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

A delicious, savory breakfast. I fried wheat tortillas this time rather than my usual corn. These tortillas puffed up pleasantly, making for great texture. I am grateful for the opportunity to make and eat such a breakfast.

Witty gave me these beautiful peaches. They made a perfect complement to my fussy French toast. Thanks, Witty!

My dinner and breakfast at La Posada were very satisfying. The staff was consistently welcoming and helpful. Thanks, folks!

Blueberry Hill was the perfect breakfast stop on the way out of Las Vegas. Despite the name of the restaurant, I went with the strawberry pancakes. They were delicious and much too big for me to finish. My server was extremely welcoming and friendly. Thanks, folks!

Tacos and Beer satisfied my wish for a quiet, comfortable dinner away from the bustle of the strip. My pork and beef tacos were flavorful and hearty. The staff was very gracious and helpful. Thanks, folks!

The Peppermill was busy, as always, and the staff was very gracious and welcoming. I sat at the counter after a wait of just a couple of minutes. I ordered my standard lunch, the French dip, and enjoyed every bite. Thanks, folks!

After an afternoon drive through Death Valley, I enjoyed a satisfying dinner at Stovepipe Wells. The Toll Road buffet was tasty and the staff extremely gracious. The photo of my main plate is dark because power went out mid-meal, seemingly throughout Death Valley. My server handled the problem with equanimity and managed to keep everything going. I really appreciate everything, folks!

The Last Kind Words Saloon is, as the name suggests, full of character. The staff was great and my steak was hearty. Thanks, folks!

I started my visit to Death Valley with dinner at the Oasis, a mansion turned hotel. The staff was superbly welcoming and the food was wonderful. My meal started out with this delicious date bread, a desert treat. My lamb was succulent and full of flavor. The mashed potatoes were very creamy. And how could I pass up this chocolate cake? Thanks, folks!

1849 is the buffet restaurant at the Oasis. I ate several meals here, including lunch at my arrival. The food was tasty, the atmosphere unfussy, the staff very friendly and welcoming. Thanks, folks!

As I walked around Caesars, I saw the wide range of food options they provide.

I've been considering a meal at Giada since my last trip to Vegas a half dozen years ago. New Year's Eve was a great time for me to visit. I enjoyed the special New Year's Eve menu and was very impressed by the gracious staff. My antipasti included oyster, tortellini, and tomato crostini. My second course was a chantarelle raviolo. For my main course, I enjoyed the poached lobster tail. And for dessert, I chose this creamy tiramisu. Thanks, folks!

I arrived in Las Vegas at lunchtime and ready to eat. The buffet at Circus Circus was plentiful and tasty. The staff was friendly and efficient. Thanks, folks!

My won ton soup was a perfect way to end a day of driving: nourishing, flavorful, warm. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. Thanks, folks!

I enjoy food truck lunches in part because they often provide great food and in part because they provide a culinary adventure. Chicken-N-The-Bag occupies a low-key spot in the parking lot of a hardware store, a perfect place to build customer volume. They gave me a beeper so I could wait in my car for my fried chicken to be ready. The beep was well worth the wait. Everything was great but the chicken was clearly the star: perfectly cooked and juicy, wonderful crust. The proprietors were great. Thanks, folks!

A hearty breakfast was called for to start my drive across the Continental Divide. My breakfast burrito was hearty and tasty. The staff was great and kept the coffee coming. Thanks, folks!

Dinner with an old friend is always a treat. A return to Santo in Boulder was just the right place: superb staff, great food. My mole was savory and full of flavors; our cookies ended the meal with just the right zing. Thanks, folks!

Jay Bros. has become a favorite stop on my drives along I-80. The combination of great comfort food for me and fuel for the car is hard to beat. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Mmmmmm, samosas. Thanks, folks!

The Skillet was bustling when I stopped in for breakfast. My veggie omelet was perfect. Their biscuits and gravy continue to be the best in town, as is the wonderful staff. Thanks, folks!

I enjoyed another spectacular dinner at Harvest Habersham, in my opinion one of the best restaurants in Georgia. The proprietor and her staff were extremely gracious, as always. All sorts of wonderful bread, so hard to choose a favorite. My pork chop was succulent and flavorful. Panna cotta topped off the experience deliciously. Thanks, folks!

Hawkers is located near Target at Perimeter. I very much enjoyed my lunch of soup dumplings and roti. The staff was helpful and friendly. Thanks, folks!

Salad and tomato soup is my favorite lunch at Panera: flavorful, healthy, not too heavy. The staff at the Dunwoody Panera is always very welcoming and helpful. Thanks, folks!