Atlanta etc.: Marilyn Wolf's Food Blog and Restaurant Blog

My tofu was tasty and satisfying. Asian Cafe has a great system: call and order, pick up from their window. Thanks, folks!

Excellent food, gracious service. Thanks, folks!

I bought a new pasta roller and gave it a spin. While I can make adequate pasta with my rolling pin, the rolling machine allows me to roll the dough thinner. The result was delicious with a beautiful note of wheat. I used my homemade tomato sauce and some meatballs made from Nebraska beef and pork. I am grateful for the chance to make my own food.

I made this gingerbread from King Arthur Baking's recipe using mostly freshly-ground spices. The ginger was powdered but the cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg were all ground by me. It was great: moist, flavorful, rich. I am grateful for the chance to both make and enjoy this treat.

I don't need a menu to order at Marin's. My eggplant rollatini dinner is always satisfying. The proprietor is always welcoming and friendly. Thanks, folks!

I enjoyed a superb meal at Al Ameer, not surprising that they have been honored with a James Beard Award. My server was extremely welcoming and gracious My stuffed lamb was perfet: succulent, flavorful, bedded on delicious almond rice. My server recommended the yogurt, a perfect complement to the lamb. (There's nothing like homemade yogurt. ) My zatar bread was delicious. What a treat! Thanks, folks!

A hearty hreakfast served by a welcoming proprietor. Who could ask for more? Thanks, folks!

Zingerman's Next Door opens much earlier than does the deli. Its menu is traditional coffee house, emphasizing baked goods and coffee. My lemon scone was delicious and my coffee zestfum. The staff was very cheerful and friendly in the early morning. Thanks, folks!

My dinner at Evergreen Downtown was great: savory, flavorful tofu, friendly service, cheerful atmosphere. Thanks, folks!

A visit to Ann Arbor gave me a chance to eat lunch at Zingerman's, the famous deli and bakery. I decided to try their Reuben sandwich and was deeply satisfied. Look at that! The staff was very friendly and helpful despite being so busy. Thanks, folks!

I always look forward to my crab cake dinner as I leave Baltimore. The staff is very friendly and understands the needs of passengers: some want to sit, some want to go. The crab cakes are great and a real Maryland treat. Thanks, folks1

My chicken lunch at La Madeline was great--the sauce was creamy and delicious. The staff was very welcoming. Thanks, folks!

Dinner at The Mint Room was a new and fun experience. The food was outstanding; the menu included several items that I don't typically see on an Indian restaurant menu. The staff was wonderfully gracious. Thanks, folks!

Good friends, good steak, friendly service make for a wonderful meal. Thanks, folks!

Hunan Gate has been a mainstay of my visits to the Ballston neighborhoods over the years. My tofu lunch was very flavorful, a great treat. The proprietor and staff were very welcoming and friendly. Thanks, folks!

A great lunch with good friends: good food, welcoming staff, great conversation. Thanks, folks!

Canton House was one of the first restaurants I discovered in Atlanta. Perpetual dim sum was a huge draw. I enjoyed some dim sum plates as well as these delicious green beans. The staff was very welcoming and friendly, as always. Thanks, folks!

Lunch at Nuevo Laredo is always a treat. The staff is always busy and always friendly. My server recommended the two pork tacos, which were perfect. Thanks, folks!

THe staff at Seasons 52 was very welcoming and gracious. My salmon was wonderfully tender and flavorful. I couldn't pass up the pecan pie mini-dessert. Thanks, folks!

I found these at Publix. Tasty! I am grateful for little treats.

I enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Blue Orchid: excellent food, superb service. Thanks, folks!

Another satisfying dinner. Thanks, folks!

I love the salt-and-pepper tofu at China Inn: great flavor from the scallions, great texture. The proprietor is always very friendly and welcoming. Thanks, folks!

I've long enjoyed La Madeline for lunch or dinner but this was my first breakfast. What a treat! This is the French country breakfast, which adds a potato galette to the American country breakfast. The galette is a French potato pancake and I highly recommend it. The staff was great and the atmosphere calm and pleasant. Thanks, folks, I will be back!

Dinner at Petite Auberge on Clairmont Road is always special. The staff was wonderful, as always. My onion soup and trout amandine were superb. My apple tart gave a sweet kiss to end the meal. Thanks, folks!

I have a supply of pecans from We're Nuts, which gives me an opportunity to try pecans in new applications. I made this butter pecan cake from Southern Living. I added one twist---chocolate ganache under the icing. The result was rich and delicious. Using some uncooked pecans highlights their natural flavor. I had plenty to share, too. I am grateful for the chance to make, eat, and share such a wonderful treat.

I enjoyed my elegant, inviting dinner at Novo near the Publix in Dunwoody. The calimari was delicious, my risotto flavorful and creamy. I really enjoyed my dish of gelato. The staff was wonderful. Thanks, folks!