Misadventures in Atlanta

By AmazonRed

October 29, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

Brrrr! Morning all.

There is a whole lot of room between Waffle House and Bone’s or Aquaknox! I’d hope we’d able to find some middle ground.

If he was just like “Waffle House” for a first date like there is no other option, then yeah, I’d mind. I try to be flexible, but that’s just cheap and tacky. Not a way to but that best foot forward and sets a bad tone for the future. IMO of course.

By Ob

October 29, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a great cheap date. Admission is 12 bucks I believe. In addition to the maintained gardens, orchid house, and conservatory, there is also a large wooded area with walking paths and benches. Obviously, it’s probably not so inviting in the winter when weather is cold, but any other time of year is great. Weekdays are a nice time to visit, as it gets clogged with children on Saturdays and Sundays. They are closed on Mondays. Try it on a Friday afternoon, you’ll have the entire place to yourself.

By No Name

October 29, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

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By RELL - Pee's Standing

October 29, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

MONEY!!!!….there are always free events going on…all over the city…if you like to drink….go have a couple of those for a first date…sweet tooth…go grab some coffee and doughnuts somewhere..breakfast is cheap…does not have to be waffle house…plenty of those around town…most of all folks have to use there imagination when dating….running is free…how many times to you speak to someone and the conversation turns to body image and they need to tighten or loosen…great lets go workout, walk or run…..its funny how too people that profess to have various interest or i can go from the hood to wherever cant come up with ish to beyond going out to eat or the movies….really who are we fooling with the marketing

By Darktoaster

October 29, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this

Just to let people know the wooded area with walking paths at the Botanical Garden has been closed all year due to construction. With that said I would have to agree that it is a great cheap date spot. On thursday nights they are open late and have a cash bar with a nice selection of beer for $3.50. Although I think that this Thursday is the last week that event is happening.

By China Doll

October 29, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this

When dating someone new I tend to let him set the tone. So he should select what he feels is appropriate and what fits his budget. But realistically speaking, if you can’t afford to date, then don’t.

Personally, I would not be offended if he chose something inexpensive for a first date, never know what the chemistry will be, so why waste money.

On a first date…I’m looking for a connection/compatibilty, not your bank account.

By Leggs

October 29, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

Good morning everyone! A first, nice, expensive date could be the Terra Cotta exhibit at the High, drinks afterwards (or before), and nice convo.

By ImAPeach404

October 29, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

The only way Waffle House would be acceptable for a first date is if 1. We had just met, maybe at an event that lasted until say, 1am or 2am and he just couldn’t get enough of me so he suggested us getting something to eat so we could continue our conversation or 2. If we’ve had one of those “marathon” first dates that has pretty much stretched out the entire day and has rolled into the middle of the night. Waffle House would be cool as a last stop before we head home.

THAT’S IT.

Relevant topic today - New guy has suggested that we go out this weekend… Saturday and Sunday! He said it’s my choice on what we do and always one to be considerate, I tried to think of inexpensive things. So… Atlantic Station is always a good choice(even though it’s a bit nippy outside). They are still having the Open Air Market on the weekends with lots of vendors and artist. Volunteering to do something fun is a cheap (and heart warming) date (www.volunteermatch.com). Playdate and Paint-by-Numbers are pretty cool. There usually are tons of Festivals during this time of the year. Just search online for what’s going on in your area.

Thats all I can think of off the top of my head. I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone else says b/c I need some ideas myself for this weekend.

By MELO

October 29, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

STARBUCKS or any other coffee place. Nice place to sit around,watch people as they come in and out and just talk. U cant go wrong. Vote early people.The lines are ridiculous and they will be worse on Nov 04.They want to frustrate you from voting and Karen Handle has said she is not extending the hours like they did in Florida.See!!

By SexyCool

October 29, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

i have actually had a first date at waffle house…it was my idea and i paid for it…however, this was after he’d helped me move some furniture when he’d just met me the week before…

we eventually went our separate ways after dating for two years…but i still think of him as one of the best boyfriends that i’ve ever had and to this day, think he’s a pretty great guy…we just had some major religious differences that we could not get past…

By bronco

October 29, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

I have pretty much given up on dating. Now I just give them the cash and tell them to go do what they like. I’ll stay home and watch “Walker Texas Ranger”

By China Doll

October 29, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

its funny how too people that profess to have various interest or i can go from the hood to wherever cant come up with ish to beyond going out to eat or the movies….really who are we fooling with the marketing.

Rell I 100% agree with you on all of that.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

Who said it was warm enough to be in here?!?!

n-e-way…HEY!

…a good inexpensive first date is at a little league game!….I was not a parent when i did, but i laughed and talked with my friend so much, we couldn’t have planned it better! He went on to be a sports commentator for some small scale city magazine.

Cee now walking away with Theromals on her feet, hands, and ears…

By Raqi

October 29, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this

Yeah actually I am looking for some where inexpensive to have dinner tonight. I was considering The Duke of Wellington. It’s not really a place to celebrate a special day but the food is acceptable and the other party likes the place. And considering it will only be for a couple of hours…

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

OB ABG - Atlanta Botanical Garden is a nice spot to have your wedding. It’s beautiful out there during the dusk time of day and the tourch candles are lit for that romantic feel. I luv that place!

By AmazonRed

October 29, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

never know what the chemistry will be, so why waste money.

China Doll, that’s where I differ slightly. I need a couple convos with the guy before the date before we go out in public together. It’s best to knock the “interview” questions out beforehand before money is spent.

I’d rather do appetizers/tapas and drinks or even do a sports bar special then generic Waffle House. I like ambiance and atmosphere.

I’ve done coffee and ice cream dates too, but not normally on a first date.

By Kym

October 29, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

Good Morning All,

Some one mentioned festivals and Atlanta has tons of them most are free..and you don’t have to shop you can listen to the local bands. Grab a cup of coffee and sit and get to know each other.

SexyCool I have gone on a 1st date to Waffle House, because frankly-I like it. Double Patty Melt plate scattered smothered and covered works for me.(Comfort food) I mean not every Waffle House looks like a truckstop.

By Riz

October 29, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

In the summer - you can go to a Braves game for $5!

GoldFish at Perimeter mall has steak, fish and sushi specials from 2-6, Monday through Sunday. Nothing wrong with a lunch date.

By MELO

October 29, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

the other party likes the place?? Ur husband Raqi??

By The Truth

October 29, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

Morning folks. Its nippy out.

How about Piedmont Park. It’s free and you can do some people watching. I met my last gf there. She was walking ahead of me and as I passed she asked about my dog. We did a lap of the whole park while talking and that was it. Such an easy meeting and it turned out to be 2 years of great fun.

Really, if you like someone you could do anything. Leggs that museum thing sounds good. The Silver Comet. Also the aquarium or Centenial Park. How about Home Depot Expo, I love going in that place.

I cant wait to take a chick to my dog training class. I’ll let her hold the dogs and let them go on the decoy. She’ll love it. One bite and she’ll be addicted. LOL

A chick I dated a few years back could kill hours playing Ms Pacman on Playstation. We were both real competitive. We also played connect four while having an alcoholic beverage. LOL

The cool thing is just having fun together doing whatever. If your with the right person you can absolutely nothing and have a ball.

Btw, sometimes I love greasy azz Waffle House or Checkers.

By SexyCool

October 29, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

kym…what?!?! tell ‘em ‘bout them hashbrowns scattered, diced and covered…a calorie counter’s nightmare…

i agree with not every waffle house looking like a truck stop…especially if you leave atlanta…there are some really nice ones with a great OLD TIME DINER type atmosphere…dothan, alabama, chipley, florida, valdosta, georgia…and i could go on…i’ve obviously eaten at a LOT of waffle houses…

By Chink

October 29, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

Morning!

A good first date would be something you put your thought into. I hope you would be trying to impress me. And I am not impressed by no initiative.

Is it only me but I do expect a guy to make the first move after he gets my number meaning you will have to ask me out if you want things to elevate.

By the way I voted yesterday..I was there about 2 hours :)

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

A chick I dated a few years back could kill hours playing Ms Pacman on Playstation. We were both real competitive. We also played connect four while having an alcoholic beverage.

Now she must be the type that is into Gaming and sports. I have played Madden with a dude for 3+ hours straight, and was serious about my stats the whole time playing. then, i don’t drank, Dayum!!!

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

Leggs I would lose a dude at the Tank, on a date. I get so engulfed in that b/c it is dear to me, if he was not the least interested he’d lose me to the habitats.

By MELO

October 29, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

SexyCool i luv waffle house eve now and then..cheap but nice food allround,but why is it that the white wrkers in there either dont have front teeth or the black ones seem to have just cme outa prison? Smething trashy about them wrkers all the time.

By Raqi

October 29, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

Yes melo, him. LOL

By RELL - Pee's Standing

October 29, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

@truth A chick I dated a few years back could kill hours playing Ms Pacman on Playstation. We were both real competitive. We also played connect four while having an alcoholic beverage. LOL

there was a time when me and mw would play hot shots golf for hours…and hours…or tiger woods golf..fun times..

The cool thing is just having fun together doing whatever. If your with the right person you can absolutely nothing and have a ball

this only works when you date women that have an imagination or have the ability to think outside the box…cookie cutter daters do not suscribe to this line of thinking….feel me

By Beautiful

October 29, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

good morning kids!

i also had a first date at waffle house. didn’t eat much. i had butterflies so bad. the food is pretty decent. i can eat breakfast anytime of the day.

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

I do not know if gas is still an issue for some ppl…but the mountains in North GA are beautiful…the ride up is nice and the quaint little areas surrounding it are nice too…again, like mentioned in other post…there are lots of freebies in the ATL…festivals are great activities…downtown Decatur does a lot of stuff pretty much year round…Fuego in Midtown has a great wine tasting package, add the happy hours tapas menu to it…and it is really a very nice, but inexpensive date…ethnic restuarants are usually good and far less expensive than regular ones…Ethiopian, Vietnamese, Korean, just to name a few offer good food for little money…getting creative becomes essential…if there is no sense of outside the box adventure, then maybe it would be a dud anyway…lol

By Stewie Gilligan Griffin

October 29, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

The cheapest date is Sams Club or Costco. They always offer free samples and have movies playing on the big screen TV’s. You gotta love free dinner and a movie night.

By lurker

October 29, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

Recycled subjects are blah….topic change anyone?

I like the Waffle House. There’s a new one in Smryna (EW Connector). I go there just for a double order of hash browns. Pretty clean. I do agree with Melo, no matter how clean, the workers always look trashed. Of course I’m only there late or on my way home so maybe it’s timing and the time of night. Just saying.

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

I have been out to a few Waffle House engagements…a lot of it just depends on what type of fun I am having with the person, etc…we could eat at Ruth Chris and if I was having a lousy time, then I would still want to leave…which I have done…I wonder how much stock we invest in quantitative vs. qualitative engagements…it just seems to me that so many factors would have to be assessed…little moments make a big picture.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

Kimmie When you get in here, see my 9:37 post. ATR does a great job their loral accent to the ABG set up, and the food choices for this ‘garden surround’ are very complimentary.

Check it out. wink.

@ Breezy - Stop playin’.

By clyde in conyers

October 29, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

Drive In Movie on Moreland Ave is best deal in town. YOU CAN BRING IN ALCOHOL $7 for two movies per person. -plus you’re gonna get some action for sure. When your date agrees to go there with you, she’s really telling you shes approving of you violating her for 5 hrs as long as you buy $7-9 worth of crap at the concession stand. Take a van with a teardrop back window if you can.

By MELO

October 29, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

but the mountains in North GA are beautiful u right about thatM’Karyl.My young brother and his wife had their wedding there last year,nice.Reminded us of home, sweet home.

By Beautiful

October 29, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

lurker i agree, but you try coming up with topics every single day! it’s not easy. when was the last time you emailed blanca a topic?

i thought so

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

@Melo

That is a big part of the Waffle House ambience…lol…the work staff fit with the image of the “House”…and as a former waitress…one of the worst insults another waiter could sling at you was that your wait style was worthy of the Waffle House…I swear, it must be one of the few places that still employs waiterstaff over 50…lol

By The Truth

October 29, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

Bronco I’ll stay home and watch “Walker Texas Ranger” lmao

Rell I feel ya. If I met a chick that said she was too good for WH that would tell me everything I need to know about her.

Ared good morning woman.

Chink Is it only me but I do expect a guy to make the first move after he gets my number meaning you will have to ask me out if you want things to elevate. Does that apply to Joe Blow only or do you ammend that if you think a dudes real hot. LOL

Btw, for those that like to stay up on the weather, The Weather Channel has a free desktop you can download and it consantly updates the temp with a box in your taskbar. It lets you know about coming weather fronts and you can even have text or email alerts sent to your phone. The best part is its all free.

By Beautiful

October 29, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

my big sis, my twin i’m told, is in the air right now coming to visit fam for two weeks. looking forward to her bringing a piece of GA with her. should be fun! she’s the crafty type … painting, etc. i plan to put her to work on my patio. it needs a lil touch up.

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

@Melo A friend took me up there one year in the fall, Nov I think, we hiked the falls from top to bottom, took great pix…walked some cool hiking paths…and found a few great roadside flea markets on the way back…well, we hit the outlet mall too…lol…but it was a nice day…simple, beautiful and not a lot of money for the pleasurable experience…and there are so many areas to choose from along the mountain range.

By Leggs

October 29, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

Cemeeli, then you will need to date someone that has at least a few ounces of what’s dear to you. You’ll quickly find this out on the first date. If he loses you, NEXT…

Do you guys know that big tree at front of Piedmont Park? Not directly in the front, more to the side where most of the concerts take place and dogs and frisbees are everywhere. There’s this big tree ideal for a picnic. Too cold now, but grab a blanket, a picnic basket, scrabble, some wine and fruit. Great convo and great time will be had by both of you. Things like that are excellent first dates.

By Dan

October 29, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

@Melo

It’s not self promotion, it’s a reality for a lot of people.

Yet, inherent in the ability to socialize across socioeconomic boundaries is the problem of finding someone that can relate as well.

To the extent that you have a babe with advanced degrees uncomfortable in Bankhead, she can also embarass you in a fine restaurant. She can order something, completely mispronounce the words, not know how the dish is prepared and have the waiter(ess) take it back due to her lack of understanding.

Or you could have a girl that is not comfortable in a evening gown (actually having to help her shop for it). She can embarrass you at a less than fine establishment by eating as if she hasn’t had food in days.

So, my friend, the ability to cross cultural lines has it’s drawbacks.

But that doesn’t mean that people are not able to do it.

By AmazonRed

October 29, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

its funny how too people that profess to have various interest or i can go from the hood to wherever cant come up with ish to beyond going out to eat or the movies…

LOL. Rell, I’ve never professed that I can go “from hood to whatever” but I DO know one of my favorite things to do IS go out to eat. I love trying new places and restaurants and hot spots.

I do like doing other things too, but I’m always gonna wanna eat. LOL

By Kym

October 29, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

You know Stone Mountain is getting ready(well first of the year) to open Snow Mountain park. That would be a cool first date..because you could see just how fun loving and laid back a person really is. The price of admission to the park (8 bucks) Then the price for the snow park itself. (25 each) Don’t balk at the price some of you spend that on drinks before dinner. Grab some hot chocolate or cider and relax.

By Stan

October 29, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Timely topic for me. Just had my 14th anniversary yesterday and we are doing the real celebrating this weekend (we did cards and flowers yesterday). The N GA mountains sounds like a possiblility, though there has been talk of a corn maze (maize?) as well. Given that we live well north of mall of GA anyone got any suggestions along those lines?

Thanks Stan

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

@Truth If I met a chick that said she was too good for WH that would tell me everything I need to know about her.

Pretty much…I have met the type of ppl (men and women) who are like that…good eats do not have to cost a lot of money…and a good time is priceless…regardless of where it is to be had…I met a guy up here and we went to Ruth Chris…the entire evening sucked because he was such an arse with the waitstaff…another brother I met worked at IHOP and we went there for dinner…his conversation about his life, philosophy and his passion for music were engaging…now mind you, I am not seeing either of them as SO’s…but the point is that I had a far better time with the person whose budget afforded IHOP than the one who could afford the high end steak house…personality goes along way in creating a good time with someone.

By AmazonRed

October 29, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Good morning Truth!

By Dan

October 29, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

@Truth

I’mma agree with you there.

If she too good for the Waffle Heezy, I bout can’t fade her either.

By jayhorn5

October 29, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

I’ll give away one of my inexpensive date spots: get a bottle of wine and go to the top of the GT parking deck on 5th & W. Peachtree. It only costs $2 to park and you have complete privacy. It overlooks the interstate, so you can watch traffic and see the skyline. It might be a little cold right now though.

By MELO

October 29, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

Dan, u lost me on ur 10.35.Are we still talking about cheap dates?

By Beautiful

October 29, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

Dan if your steak slipped off your plate and fell on the floor while you were trying to cut it, would you pick it up like nothing happened?

By kimmie

October 29, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Morning Blog Fam on this cold Wednesday!

Cee - Imma have to check that out, wink, thanks for the tip!

I love Waffle House or any breakfast place, yes I could eat breakfast all day! This is one of the things me & SO have in common. We love having “breakfast dinner”. This is a fond memory of my mother I have. We would go to IHOP for dinner with my younger brothers and would always order breakfast, usually after a day of shopping or hanging out.

Me & SO’s first date was at Ruby Tuesday. We had drinks & talked - both had too many butterflies to eat:)!

I agree there are wonderful things to do in this city that don’t require a lot of money or even great imagination. Just be open to having fun and doing something a little different than the norm and don’t look down your nose because someone is not dropping major money.

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

@Dan

Some ppl are more flexible crossing lines of cultural differences than others…true…but a real person can be him or herself anywhere…period…some ppl just do not know how to act when they are out in public…period…and some ppl behave extremely well…period…having waited tables in the ATl for several years (in some rather nice establishments), I have seen it all…and most often it was less about money, credentials and perceived socioeconomic class than it was about just plain uncouth ignorance.

By AmazonRed

October 29, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

Excellent. So when it’s time for me to cook my first meal for him, he’ll be fine with ham sammiches, Pringles and Tampico! Yes!

LOL

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

Yeah, that was the first time I called a dude a mofo, during that Madden madness! I still cain’t believe we played that joint for 4 hours straight!

Slightly on topic: A cheap dates for gamers. Perimeter Mall has Gaming Events for gamers during the holidays. You can compete with whomever is there, or a date for free. Kicker – it there only 2 weeks prior to Christmas.

Thanks Truth. TWC on my phone’s alert would be better than that raggedy @ loud British man’s GPS voice.

Slim post your cheap dates list chica! I really enjoyed your last idea of strip UNO! Lol…

By Dan

October 29, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

@Melo

I apologize, I was referencing Rell’s post.

My apologies sir

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

@Stan

Check out the Helen, GA Oktoberfest that should be going on this time of year…nice, quaint area…restuarants…local speciality shops…cabins…etc…nice change of pace adventure.

By Beautiful

October 29, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

just curious cause i seen that happen this weekend at a fancy steak house. i pretended like i didn’t see him do it so he wouldn’t be embarrassed.

By RELL - Pee's Standing

October 29, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

@ared…i did not mention you by name….if you like to eat thats cool….if thats your thing then cool…what i have a problem with is the SWF/SBF syndrome…that whole well my girlfriends likes so i will try it or i really dont know what i like so i do whatever anyone says is the next hip thing…like i went to a tapas bar one time with someone that claim they liked them…the jig was up when she said where is there rest of the food and how come you ordering so much food your greedy….lol….feel me….

By Dan

October 29, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

@Angie

I would not. That would be an occasion to ask for another steak, even if I had to pay for two. Depending on the restaurant that may not happen.

My point is, class is class. You either have it or you don’t.

Like the game; it cannot be bought, sold, or taught.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

Kimmie You’re always welcomed to Cee’s for fish and grits. That’ll be fried tilapia, and buttery grits, with a pan of garlic sautéed shrimp.

By Chink

October 29, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

Truth

LOL well the old me would of made a slight exception to the rule (even the hot ones put in some serious work - believe that!) …but I have found out just because he looks good don’t mean he is good “for me”. And I have dated some very handsome men. So yup everyone fall under that category now! Met a cutie the other day and he somehow got me to take his number and then he wanted me to call him right then so he can have my number I told him I would call him later…am I calling ..nope.

By Leggs

October 29, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

Not saying this to be funny, but Waffle House’s pattymelts are delicious. I haven’t been to a Waffle House in a few years, but that’s what I would order. However, Denny’s pattymelts are just as good (LOL)(are there any Denny’s left)!

By Squeezul

October 29, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

I second the Starlight. Two movies for $14? Stop by the new Sonic down the street and make a night of it!

Also, admission to Stone Mountain is only $8 per car…

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

Snow Mountian? Kym are they actually going to open it this time? I remember the drought hindered it from opening the last try.

By john

October 29, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

How about a picnic? Swing by the Dekalb farmers market and grab a selection of cheese, some grapes, apples and some fresh bread. Then take your supplies out to stone mountain or somewhere you can go hiking and spend some time with your date getting to know each other while exploring or people watching.

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

Good morning all! How is everyone today? M’Karyl, i like the idea about the mountains, that would be cool to go there with someone and just be able to enjoy yourself with them. AmazonRed, The Truth, what’s up with y’all? Hope all is well.

By SexyCool

October 29, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

rell…bwoi…you’re a nutcase…where is there rest of the food and how come you ordering so much food your greedy…

i remember the first time i went to a tapas bar…and got educated…i remember thinking while ordering…why are these things so cheap?

i love loco luna’s vegetable empanadas…

By MLL

October 29, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

Good chilly Hump Day! Truth if you’re a Fulton county resident you can get free admission to the High museum this Saturday.

I’m not a Waffle House connoisseur too darn greasy for me. I go to places that have live music and chef’s special for the night…Londzell’s(sp) in Alpharetta is one of my favorite cheap date spots.

By kimmie

October 29, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

Cee - Okay, how did you know that fish & grits are my absolute FAVORITE! I must have said so on this blog at one time. And the shrimp would really set it off!

All you have to do is suggest something to me and I want it. Now I may have to go find some fish & grits somewhere at lunchtime, but that may be hard to do in Alpharetta!LOL!

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

All this talk about Waffle House is making me hungry for it. LOL. Too bad they don’t have a Waffle House over here, i haven’t been able to eat there in almost 4 years. The things i miss out on at home.

By Beautiful

October 29, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

dan exactly! my friend said why didn’t he just ask for another one? restaurants around here are sympathetic to stuff like that. it was very odd to see him do that.

like eating out the garbage. once it’s in there, whether it looks good or not, it’s gone!

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

@Rell

Been there…done seen fools do that…tending like they know more about “haps” and going ons than they really do…one time I went to Azio’s in B’Head with a brother…I had been doing pizza and such there for years since I used to work at a restuarant across the street…never had a problem with service, food, etc…well ole boy ordered a glass of red wine (I ordered a chardonnay)and when it came to the table he cursed the waitress because it was room temp…which is how red is served…he told her that she just brought him a glass that someone else did not want and it had been sitting out…lol…then when the pizza came (spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, white mushrooms and sweet roasted garlic), he clowned because he said the tomatoes were spoiled because they tasted funny.

By MLL

October 29, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

I mean not every Waffle House looks like a truckstop. Kym please tell me which one? All the ones I’ve seen, well there is one on Windy Hill that looks decent.

By Beautiful

October 29, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

Jadrien aka new car smell lol where are you?

and mqew, you rang?

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

Kimmie if fish and grits are your favorite. You better make your way to my wedding too, chic!

Yep, that is definitley one on my menu.

…wait a minute did i just hire “Kimmie’s Kart Katering” for that service? ;)

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

@Jadrien

What’s up cuz???…good to see you back in church…lol…funny, what we take for granted when it is right under our nose and do not realize what we can miss until it is gone…I miss some of my favoirte joints in the ATL…still have not found a good Thai restaurant here…there are here, but not as good as the selection in the ATL…no Ethiopian restaurants…been to several Mexican restaurants, and each sucked…can not beat La Tienda Fiesta for good authentic tacos…miss Ray’s in the City…best fresh trout ever….RuSan’s too…sigh.

By The Truth

October 29, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

Chink the fun is in breaking the rules. Here try this. Call me at 1-800-Hot Sex and I’ll let you ask me out, then you can pay for it and when we get back home I’ll allow you to take advantage of me. Be gentle though, its my first time.

I third the drive in.

A great place to eat that is now closed was Eatzi’s. Great food and a fishmarket enviroment. The best.

Another pretty good spot for a newbie would be the premier outlets up 400. Alot of stores to view and its not that far. With gas this low I’m willing to front the gas money. LOL anyone want to ride? It cost me $45 dollars to fill up the other day.

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

@Beautiful

In my days as a service person, had I been aware of such an issue…then I would have graciously insisted that he let me re-order his steak entree…most places do not have a problem with things like that…I did the same thing if a piece of silverware or a napkin hit the floor…get another one, pronto…once someone spilled their soup all over the table before they coud eat it…got another bowl…that is how good service works.

By RELL - Pee's Standing

October 29, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

@sexcool….ya know…..folks do get greedy….lol

BTW for my music lovers giantstep.net has updated there free music player…you can review all types of music for free….go there now and listen…for my music lovers

By Foots

October 29, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

Truth How about Home Depot Expo, I love going in that place.

I haven’t been in there, but that may just be our next date stop. LOL! That man loves going to Costco. If we’re not doing anything specific, we’ll just go to Costco and walk every aisle.

I like food, so I’ll eat anywhere I like, even Waffle House. Agreeing with Truth again, if I’ve talked to a guy enough to feel that I like him, I’d go anywhere with him.

I was just talking yesterday to a guy friend of mine about Red Lobster. Technically, it’s a cheaper place to eat, but I love it. He asked me what my favorite restaurant was, and I said Benihana. But I followed that up with a Red Lobster as a close second. He was like “My wife loves that place! What is it with women and Red Lobster?” He said that it seems to cross all color lines, as the women at his job all love that dayum Red Lobster. I can’t explain it, but I’ve never not been satisfied when I leave there. Same with Benihana. They are my happy places.

By Justin

October 29, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

Best inexpensive first date is:

• walmart for some snacks & drinks; stop by the toy section and act goofy (females love to laugh).

• block busters for a few movies; get 2 or three videos. A scary flick, comedy and romance.

• Your spot or hers (you should have made a connection and had good conversation with the first to stop) if all works out right you will be going to the waffle house for LUNCH lol…

Works for me (i’m very cheap because i have a $2600 mortgage)…

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Tazzee If you’re lurking. Wii Fit is looking glimmer at home. The lil man wants an Xbox360, and I do not like that unit! He doesn’t like the new Wii games, ‘n I don’t care much for his Sony games. Have you used your Fit?

By Stan

October 29, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

Thanks M’Karyl, I’lll look into that and see if it’s still going on.

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

@ Beautiful, lol about the new car smell. Yeah i just joined last night. I am in Bahrain right now, so i am missing all my good southern foods.

M’Karyl, yeah i had to come back and get some more word in me. I had such a good time at the sermon yesterday that i had to come back for more. LOL. But you right about taking things for granted. I realized that when visiting different countries, but i do know that the next time I go back to the A, i’m going to have to go by the Waffle House at least once. LOL.

By MELO

October 29, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

Works for me (i’m very cheap because i have a $2600 mortgage)

I extend my deeply felt commiserations on that subprime,variable rate mortgage!

By RELL - Pee's Standing

October 29, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

@mkaryl….i always chill my reds for about 20minutes to release those complex taste in the wine..trust me ya bwoi is a wine drinker and there is a big difference between a warm red and chilled red…the other day i secured me a bottle of chianti that i chilled for the fam..she was like its not suppose to be..blah blah blah…i am like umm let me handle this…when i uncorked that bottle she was like it smells sweet…i am like wait until you taste it….and bam..she is like can we can another one i like that stuff….lol…

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

Lol @ M’karyl Did you explain sundried ‘maters to ‘em? Lol, I luv it! Now see your stone counter over here would have said - Boy, you knew dawggone well you didn’t know what you was ordering! Please stop. I woulda jokingly said - Tim, we could have had PapaJohn’s! n/r

By Dan

October 29, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

@Foots

Round my they call it “The Red Lobster”, complete with song and all.

By kimmie

October 29, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

Cee Sounds like a plan!

By the way, my SO has WiiFit & it is fun and no joke! You do get a good workout. I like the yoga.

By Chink

October 29, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

MKaryl

Pearl Lian Duluth Medlock Bridge is one of the best thai places I have had here…I was a frequent customer and they have some good desert and great atmosphere!

Truth you are crazy..lol. Nope I have broken too many rules to count and had a lot of fun…but its time for a change of pace.

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

Good Morning to all…

Cheap dates…use your imagination. How cheap are you talkin’.

Take a look through Creative Loafing. That was my favorite thing to find out what was going on in the ATL. You can find some free stuff on there.

There are 1/2 ticket places at underground Atlanta & Lenox Square Mall. I got the Mrs. some tickets to see “Wicked” from there as a birthday present. She went with her girls and had a ball. You can get cheaper tickets to Zoo Atlanta. (They have a new baby Panda). If you want to do a movie, Starlight drive-in isn’t bad plus you can make a picnic lunch.

Heck, this weekend is supposed to be in the 70s again, why not go to the park and picnic? That is the joy of the south. We are getting the snow that the NE is getting right now.

There are tons of things to do that don’t bankrupt you. Even Dave and Buster’s has eat and play deals right now. The economy isn’t good, so places are trying to entice folks.

Melo

As far as the early voting, the Georgia code (statute) does not allow for weekend voting. Also, unlike NC & Fl, GA has been open for voting since the end of September. That is over a month of opportunity. While I may agree with the sentiment, the law does not allow it and the state made attempts to accomodate those who want to vote with 6 weeks of voting opportunity. I am voting tomorrow morning. I’ve got classmates that voted in September.

By The Truth

October 29, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

MLL if you’re a Fulton county resident you can get free admission to the High museum this Saturday I’m not but I could be if it’ll get me in for free. LOL

Another great outing is just doing something that one of you does regurly. For instance, you could go to karate class with Kimmie. You could learn more about her in an hour than you could in weeks of talking.

Poots I agree on the Costco too. Such a variety of items and free snacks too. I met a principal I dated there. moments. LOL

Dan lmao at Waffle heezy.

Jadrien there’s nothing up between Ared and I. She’s just a smart attractive chick that I like. Btw, did you say you’re in the Phillipines? Army or navy?

By Foots

October 29, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

Truth We also played connect four while having an alcoholic beverage. LOL

Playing Jenga while intoxicated is fun too. I’m usually the best in the room at Jenga, but he kept up with me. Though I was about 4 times more inebriated than he was (former Marine, he can drink a Lake Lanier full of Heneiken), I still won. It’s the engineer in me.

I played Drunk Jenga with a bunch of engineer friends of mine once. That dayum game went on for over an hour and it was taller than me when it finally fell. Tip: Never play Jenga with engineers or architects if you have somewhere to be later.

Squeezul I second the Starlight. Two movies for $14? Stop by the new Sonic down the street and make a night of it

They have a new Sonic down the street? Okay, I’ve been wanting a Chili Cheese Coney for about three months now, and have successfully been talking myself out of it. Now it’s ON!!

Question My truck has automatic lights. So if it’s running, the lights are on. If I switch to the park lights, the rear taillights are still on. I want to go to the drive-in, but I need the heater running (and the car on) cause it’s cold. How do I get around that? The manual doesn’t say.

By Kym

October 29, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

MLL There is a new one at underground..and the one in Alpharetta near North Point Mall. It was really nice.

Cee It appears so they will be using lake water to make the snow and not drinking water so we will see. Anyway, date or no date I am going a few times this winter. I am not a fan of cold but I love snow.

By Chink

October 29, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

Jadrien

Sounds like you on a ship….I am navy vet

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

@Rell

Trust me…he was not a wine drinker…a merlot does not need to be chilled…some light reds may need a chill, like a Chianti…but deeper, robust reds (Zinfindels, Cabernets, Merlots) DO NOT…cellar temp and fridge temp are two different things…so no, he did not know jack about drinking a robust red wine..I waited tables for several years…we never chilled the reds…in fact, one of the reasons reds are more popular in European countries is the fact that they can sit out at room temp…areating a deep red enhances its subtle flavors…chilling it kills them.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

Kimmie i’m convincing him before he gets fixated on the 360. I WILL be getting that WiiFit! exp. for the alernative execise stuff

PoppaG Underground Atl. is not the same anymore. as when we remember it D&B is a great date place. Play games, eat, talk, tables are fun. we must be stock holders me and friends go to all D&B locations and will spend crazy!

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this

Truth that’s cool. A smart, attractive woman is good to have. And i am in the Navy for 7 years now. I wasn’t stationed in the Philippines, i just go there to visit my son and take vacation. It’s very nice over there and I always enjoy myself there.

Chink, what’s up with you? Well, my first duty station was on a ship. I was on a destroyer for my first 4 years. I enjoyed it and wouldn’t mind going to another one. I prefer it in some ways to shore duty because I made more money being on the ship, but shore duty lets you spend more time with your family. How long were ou in the Navy?

By Beautiful

October 29, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this

i want to make it clear that truth IS tall and phine as wine. lol. you ain’t the only one who has laid eyes on the prize!

wink

i’ll check in lata.

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

I see that there aren’t many fans of the “Awful” House. I can’t go there without a Zantac.

Truth

The High is Free for Fulton County Residents every first weekend of the month.

By The Truth

October 29, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

Another thing to do thats fun is go house hunting. Because I can get in any home on the market its even more fun. Easy to kill a day looking through other peoples stuff. LOL

Poots My truck has automatic lights. So if it’s running, the lights are on. If I switch to the park lights, the rear taillights are still on. I want to go to the drive-in, but I need the heater running (and the car on) cause it’s cold. How do I get around that? The manual doesn’t say. Take his car.

Melo I extend my deeply felt commiserations on that subprime,variable rate mortgage! Now thats the funniest shyt today. LMAO

Btw, it reminds me that a neighbor of mine asked me about a house thats on the market on my street. During the convo she mentioned her payment and it was higher than Justins, and her home is smaller than mine. All I could do is shake my head. Interest rate was double digits. WOW

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

@Cemeeli

Underground was a bust when it re-opened back in the late 80’s…not like the original…I worked the lunch shift at a restuarant there for the first 3 months it was opened…kept my night gig in B’Head (the real $$$$)…I was gone in no time…$$$$ just was not there….it was and still is an overpriced tourist trap only because there was so little to do in downtown ATL when it re-opened…the high turnover in businesses there is unreal…some ppl literally went bankrupt (like Bank’s and Shane’s) opening a place in the Underground…Dante’s left, but still kept the B’head location…other than New Year’s Eve Peach Drop (which I never went to), who goes to Underground…better to go to the Highlands or Decatur or Little 5pts for the money.

By AmazonRed

October 29, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

i did not mention you by name….

Rell, just because I answer something you posted doesn’t mean I took offense dude or that I thought you were talking to me. It just means I want to answer.

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

@PG

The House can be an interesting venture into human behavior depending on what time of day or night a person frequents the place…I used to love to two on Piedmont after hours…what a hoot…the geeks, the freaks, etc…lol…sometimes, that was more fun than the eats…especially if two drag queens got to clowing…lol

By AmazonRed

October 29, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

Jadrien there’s nothing up between Ared and I. She’s just a smart attractive chick that I like.

LOL. Thanks Truth, my answer was NONE OF YOUR BEES WAX Jadrien!!. LOL

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

Cee

The only Underground suggestion that I made was the 1/2 ticket place. It is on the top. You can get tickets to shows at the Fox and other places around town. It is kinda like NYC’s TKTS spot. They also have a kiosk in Lenox.

We have been seen many a show at the Fox including Dreamgirls in 2002 with Jennifer Holliday, recently we saw that Mama Mia (the play with Abba music) and the wife saw “Wicked” last week. All courtesy of 1/2 priced tickets.

By Observant

October 29, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

First dates should be indicative of first conversations. There had to be some likes and dislikes discussed. Most first conversations are all about what a person likes to do. So integrate that into the first date w/o being predictable. It can be done. I told my SO that I loved to laugh and have a good time. He took me to see Katt Williams for our first date. It was perfect. He listened and we both had a fantastic and memorable first date.

By Chink

October 29, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

Jadrien

I was in for 4 yrs but that was about 10 years ago. I was on a subtender in Cali.

We went to Hawaii for a couple of months and I had a blast!

By Foots

October 29, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

Truth Take his car.

Yeah, I forgot to throw in the disclaimer that I could take my other one, but the truck is roomier and more comfortable. Maybe I’ll just wait for an unseasonably warm night. Knowing our weather, we should have a few more of those left.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

wth? Boo-ful!!!

…a moment of silence.

the Usher Board is about to come in here now!

Breezy!

By Sidelines

October 29, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

Truth/Melo…Melo I extend my deeply felt commiserations on that subprime,variable rate mortgage! Now thats the funniest shyt today. LMAO, I was thinking the same thing…smdh.

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

Cee

It is called ATL Tix:

http://www.atlantaperforms.com/Discount-Tickets/AtlanTIX-Half-Price.html

By kimmie

October 29, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

I remember the first time a date took me to eat tapas. I was not familiar with it, but quickly realized what was up when I read the menu and observed others. We had the tapas, sangria and watched the salsa dancers - it was a great date. I did not embarass myself trying to flex about something I was not familiar with.

It’s best to just chill and observe if you find yourself in unfamiliar settings. I’ve even admitted that I did not understand something to my dates. For example, if you are at a fancy dinner and don’t know what fork to use, wait and see what everyone else does. Anyway, be honest that you’ve never experienced something but are open to try and you will get a whole lot more respect instead of looking like a fool!

By Kym

October 29, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

PoppaG Is the Busy Bee cafe still open? I need to make a ride over to the Westside. I only go that way to visit aunties or West End mall(Best Ashley Stewarts in the area). One does long for the site of the Muslims selling bean pies in bow ties every now and then.

By AmazonRed

October 29, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

i want to make it clear that truth IS tall and phine as wine

LOL. Angie, you think he’d be just as complimentary to you?

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

MK

I know that the customers are interesting. I was just talkin’ about the food. My parents called it the “grease pit”. I grew up near Hampton and there was one every 50 ft on Tara Blvd. They would be full, especially around NASCAR.

I know that there isn’t really anything wrong with the Awful House. I mean even Kid Rock eats there prior to getting into an occasional scuffle.

By mytwocents

October 29, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

Waffle House is live tv, people. There’s about a 50% chance of drama unfolding when the waitress calls the order wrong or ain’t pickin up her plates fast enough. But the chef walk offs make for the best episodes…

For this time of year I’ve heard the corn maze out past/near Woodstock is cool. And what about all the Haunted houses - that’d be a good reason to get hugged up. Then there are plenty of Fall foliage trail walks offered too. A nice drive, a nice stroll, a nice lunch. And probably a nice lil bout of the Itis, but that’s okay — just call shotgun.

By The Truth

October 29, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

Chink/Jadrien my sister just retired from the navy a few years back. When I was a kid I went out on the USS Wichita on dependents day. Stayed sea sick and realized I’d never be a captain. LOL Chink were you in Alameda or San Diego? I ask because I’m from Oakland.

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

Kym

The Busy Bee is still open. As a matter of fact, they will move into a new building next year (towards the end of the year).

There is a Publix across the street (with townhouses and condos around it). The will be a shopping district across from the Suntrust in that Publix shopping center. The Busy Bee will move into one of the new spaces when it is done.

Busy Bee is open every day of the week except Saturday.

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

LOL AmazonRed, i guess your bi-polar side coming out tonight. Hehehehehe.

Chink, that’s cool. My first duty station was actually in Hawaii. I loved it out there too. I never wanted to leave. I miss it so much out there, the most relaxing place in the world to be for me. I told the detailer that i would take anything job available out there that they had, but he sent me to San Diego instead. I’m going to try to get back there after i leave from here.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this

PoppaG ‘member my reference to Apostle Paul ‘n you yesterday? Well Underground Atl. is my reference to sittin’ and suppin’ with folks back in the early 90’s at Underground.

Breezy you know them snacks got your mouth dry? how your nickname Breezy anyway Lol…breath through them chalklike crackers!

By MLL

October 29, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

Fat Matts Rib Shack is a hole in the wall, the menu is very limited but the music is very chatchy

Northside Tavern, also another hole in the wall but the music is always on point.

By Observant

October 29, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

wth? Boo-ful!!!

Cemeeli, what didnt you understand?

I come to the conclusion that people ask ignant questions for no reason.

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

@PG

Yeah, they can be a grease pit…but not as bad as the Majestic…when I first moved to the ATL, all I heard ppl talking about was eating at the Majestic…so I finally went…just the smell of the grease nauseated my stomach…never was one of my favorite places to eat…and I would do a Awful House over the Majestic any day…again, that is one reason why I preferred the Houses on Piedmont and the one on Roswell (inside 285)…did not care for the one near Howell Mill Road (up 75-N)…now, IHOP’s seem to have the same consistent presentation from one place to the next for the most part…but I never liked the one in downtown ATL as much as I did the one on P’Tree in B’Head.

By Kym

October 29, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

In political news.

Kwame Kilpatrick will be wearing that orange jumpsuit for 120 days as a part of his plea deal.. to two felony obstruction of justice charges. Also he had to resign as mayor, pay the city back 1million in restitution(text messaging cost baby), sign a order of revocation for his law license.

The woman he made the beast with two back with(Christine Beatty) has refused to take a plea deal..the last one would have had her serve 150 days in the jail(I find that time a bit unfair.)

By RELL - Pee's Standing

October 29, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

@ared..why so messy?

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

The Busy Bee has good eats…some of the best home cooking to get…has anyone ever eaten at the Colonnade???…best yeast rolls ever…good spot for holidays like Thanksgiving, especially if you are not involved with a lot a familiar and family type celebrations…but the food is just good and the prices are not bad.

By AmazonRed

October 29, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

LOL AmazonRed, i guess your bi-polar side coming out tonight. Hehehehehe.

LOL Jadrien, all I’m saying is baby steps bruh! You asking some rather personal questions for day 2! :-P

By Staceye AKA Black Mamba

October 29, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

I think a good first date is the gun range! Nothing like squeezing off a few to set the mood. Or the Netherworld haunted house. I went last night..I had a fun. I was with my homegirl…but fun nonetheless. There will be a King Tut exhibit at the Civic center from 11/15 until May 2009. Although I am a ballroom dancer, how about taking a ballroom or Latin Ballroom dance class? Or one of my favs if the weather permits…Stone Mountain hiking!

Riz Goldfish is my favorite spot!

Jadrien I heard Bahrain is beautiful.

By Tmika

October 29, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

OBAMA WINS PRESIDENT 2008!!!!!

By RELL - Pee's Standing

October 29, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

We can endure feeling that another person has more talent, or more money, but the sense that a rival is more desirable than we are—that is unbearable. In the early eighteenth century, the Duke de Richelieu, a great rake, managed to se¬ duce a young woman who was rather religious but whose husband, a dolt, was often away. He then proceeded to seduce her upstairs neighbor, a young widow. When the two women discovered that he was going from one to the other in the same night, they confronted him. A lesser man would have fled, but not the duke; he understood the dynamic of vanity and desire. Neither woman wanted to feel that he preferred the other. And so he managed to arrange a little ménage à trois, knowing that now they would struggle between themselves to be the favorite. When people’s vani¬ ty is at risk, you can make them do whatever you want.

By Chink

October 29, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

Truth

I was in Diego…pt loma subbase off rosecrans…

I loved Cali didnt really want to leave but had too…I used to live in Chula Vista before I left…I miss wings and things …mongolian bbq…jack in the box..and 7 eleven.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

Lol @ PoppaG is so right about Tara Blvd. is one spot, plenty spots and the road is saturated with the WF.

mytwo Hey chica. The corn maze sounds intriguing think i could get caught..i meant lost and found out there? There’s a CM at the Cagle’s Farm Dairy, in Canton, a nicer one in Cleveland Ga.

you can tell im a ‘field trip mom’!?!

…speaking of food, i’m hungry.

By High Museum ain't cheap!

October 29, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

Someone mentioned the High as a cheap date…having gone there recently, I assure you it ain’t real cheap. $18 each for adults, $12 in parking to get in the door. That’s $48 if you don’t have a single drink or any food inside. If you get suckered into eating at the restaurant there, be ready to drop another $70-80. Say you go to Friday nite Jazz and each have two drinks—that night cost you $75, and you didn’t have dinner. By Ruth Chris standards, that ain’t bad, but for a first date? That ish better be made of gold…and you better be able to hold those gold bars.

By Kym

October 29, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this

Pop G you were right.

Amazon and Beautiful are messy as hell. Damn Truth you must have sent them pics of your dyck or something cause this All my blog children stuff is shady grady at its best

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this

Truth, yeah i miss those dependent day cruises. That’s one of the best times on the ship besides deployments. I’m hoping to retire also. 13 more years to go and i will be there.

By The Truth

October 29, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

I need to clarify that I’m not tall and I’m not fine. I’m 5’11 with a medium build. Thats a 34 inch waist or 36 after a good meal and that ethiopian belly thing. The photo you all have was photoshopped. i’m not even light skinned. I’m dark with a medium fro. Please don’t have folks in blogsville expecting more of me than I can deliver. LMAO I also have average intelligence so don’t get too excited about stimulating convo.

What is tapas?

By Chink

October 29, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

Jadrien

I would live in Hawaii in a second if they had any jobs! It sure was beautiful.

I have a couple of friends who went to Bahrain and they didnt bring me back any gold :( but they loved it.

By AmazonRed

October 29, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

@ared..why so messy?

Rell, you can direct that question to your girl, Angie.

And PG, you now have my formal retration and apologies about that whole pizzing contest thing! I see what you meant now! ;-)

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

Kym your 12:00 is on! bean pies @ the West End. Me and ya’ boy did that 2 weekends back. We hit the strip too. There’s a vegetarian spot near where the old Sears bldg. used to be. I miss buying those oversized fruits (in the baggies) for $2.00 from the brothers too.

By Dan

October 29, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

@Rell

I thought that was a story my cousing told me once…

I love dumb chicks!

By AmazonRed

October 29, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

All my blog children stuff is shady grady at its best

Eh, it’s just entertainment there, Kymster.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

@ Observant. I always ask ignorant questions? i didn’t think there was such a thing.

Join me.

By RELL - Pee's Standing

October 29, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

@chick

i was in oceanside….and i did sometime down at NTC for a couple of months….i had a lil spot out in town..escindio…and i lived out in riverside for a couple months when i got out…i miss del taco…the taco shops…mission beach….and TJ..fun times

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

Staceye, yeah Bahrain is a nice place, but crazy as hell too with all these kamikaze drivers. I swear the people here drive like they are trying to commit suicide. LOL.

AmazonRed, i got you. I slowed my walk down a little. LOL.

Chink, i miss Wings and Things too. I lived in Downtown San Diego and then moved to National City. San Diego is a really nice city also. I wouldn’t mind going back.

By SP

October 29, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

Chuck E Cheese. For about $20 you get a pizza, a fistful of tokens and the cover for the houseband is free. Beer is cheap, and they limit you to two - so you won’t be paying for her drinks all night long. But if you are single, it’s nearly impossible to get a table for one.

By Kym

October 29, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

Amazon Eh I seriously doubt it.

By Beautiful

October 29, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

training cancelled again.

cee just being silly and responding to yesterday’s blog. sorry folks.

chink my supv was honorably discharged seven years ago and she just received a ups package that included a letter stating that they need her in iraq for four hundred days and a plane ticket. you said it’s been ten years for you. good! cause it seems to me that their starting to run out of ppl to fight and looking up retirees. hopefully they won’t have time to go back that far.

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

@Truth

tapas is the Spanish word for top…back in the olden days many taverns would have red wines sitting on the counters awaiting a customer to purchase a glass…well, flies, bugs, etc would find their way into the glasses of open wine…so, they started cutting round slices of bread to cover the glasses…eventually, when ppl pick up the glass of wine, they put cheese, meat, something on the bread and ate it…a no waste thing…eventually, a entire culture of Spanish cuisine developed from this practice of placing tapas on the wine glasses…usually, they are small portions of food (think hor d’oeuvres size amounts)…when I worked at Babalu in downtown Decatur, Felix had the best…but Fuego is pretty good with their selection too…it is a reall pop culture epicurean pursuit as of late.

By mysticsheesh

October 29, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

Foots, figure out which fuse runs the lights and remove it temporarily.

yes, I’m a girl…

By AmazonRed

October 29, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

Chuck E Cheese.

LOL. One of my friends had her 25th birthday party there. It was a blast.

By MLL

October 29, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

Truth tapas are a variety of small appetizers. Try Eclipse Di Luna on Miami Circle or Ashford Dunwoody Road, they have great tapas and free salsa dance lessons on Sundays.

By MELO

October 29, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

LOL. Angie, you think he’d be just as complimentary to you? smdh.

U will do good Truth if u get these 2 competing girls in one hell of a 3 play.I think ur chances are good.

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

Yeah Chink, Hawaii was great. A lot of my friends didn’t really appreciate it there. Said it was boring (BS!) The only reason that they were bored was because the only thing they ever did was go to the country bar on base and drink all night. They didn’t try to go out and see what the island had to offer. They would always say it was too small there, but even so, it still is a lot to do there. A great thing to do there is to hang out with the locals also. I used to hang out with them about as much or even more than i hung out with my military friends. Drinking some nights was cool, but in a place like that, you have to get out and do more. Who knows if we will ever get the opportunity to go to a place like Hawaii again. 4 years out there and i never said i was bored. And the best part is that i was stationed on the ship with one of my cousins.

By Chink

October 29, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

Beautiful

She might have been in reserves (inactive or active) because thats the only way.

By SexyCool

October 29, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

oddly enough…coach and i have celebrated valentine’s day at an IHOP and at a chuck e. cheese’…

IHOP…because i can eat breakfast all time and i had a coupon…

chuck e. cheese…we had his son and took him on a mid-week play date…which, incidentally, middle of the week is the best time to go to chuck’s…

By AmazonRed

October 29, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

I think ur chances are good

melo. LMAO.

By The Truth

October 29, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

Thanks ladies. I’ll have to try that.

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

@Jadrien

I would think that being in a different place and discovering the local culture, etc. is what would make being somewhere exciting and fun…some ppl just can not come outside of their comfort zone or other limitations to enjoy new and different surroudings…it is like ppl who go to a place where they serve 100 types of ice cream and then they order chocolate or vanilla…lol

By MELO

October 29, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

I need to clarify that I’m not tall and I’m not fine hehehe,u been labelled phine publicly already.Why u spurning the cupid??

By MELO

October 29, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

1st date and going to chuck cheese to eat pizza,thats not even romantic!Breakfast at Waffle or IHOP,yeah, but fattening pizza?..puuuuleeeeease.

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

AmazonRed, your friend sounds like she had a great birthday. Ain’t been to Chuck E. Cheese’s in a long time. The last time I had a birthday party was when i turned 21. I had to be told about it. LOL.

By mytwocents

October 29, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

I hope y’all get back home safely, Jadrien. Is there any time/attempt for them to bring the spirit of say Halloween or the lesser holidays to the ship? Sometimes little frivolous things make it better. Like this foolishness on here… Maybe Gov’t needs to deploy event planners.

Cee Hi, missy. I gave her that one cuz she was always braggin’ uhh waxin poetic bout it.

Rell OMG Not the Duke de MIA! Btwn this and the ode last week I’ve heard it all Hahhahahaaaaa Oh how I cherish your tom foolery w/ these lil gems. Do you have a saved playlist on that site?

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

Beautiful It’s all well ‘n good mama!

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

LOL M’Karyl, you’re right. They just didn’t know what they were missing when we were there. After we left, then they started missing the place and wishing that they would have taken more advantage of the opportunities there. But it’s like you said, people take things for granted until it’s gone.

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

MK

I’ve eaten at the Colonnade, but I felt like I was in a live production of “The Golden Girls”. I was looking for Dea Arthur & Betty White.

By MELO

October 29, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this

Bre, if u check in,please shoot me an email.I got sme to ask u takpat78@gmail.com

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

@Jadrien

Some of it is human nature…we do not see the forest for the trees, so to speak…but some of it is just fear and ignorance…I like trying new and different things…it has helped me to become a very well-rounded person…but I know some ppl who will just not venture outside of their defined box…I have an acquaintance that did 2 stints with the Navy…he traveled the world and went to many foreign countries…but he was a product of segregated Jim Crow South…so, he confined himself to only doing what ppl like him did (i.e white and male and american)…so he never discovered the cultures, the histories or anything about the ppl in those countries…his ignorance and fear of the other being different stifled his courage to step away from what he had been taught and try to learn something new…what a waste of travel and experience, IMO.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

15cents gotta make a dolla outta 15? glad you knew. Zsa-Zsa’s mama.

Auntie Cerbreal Do you feel like going to Callaway with some cool 4thgraders next month? I’ll buy your lunch for the day. field trip parents get tiiied.

By SexyCool

October 29, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

i’ve eaten everywhere in atlanta from the beautiful to the ritz carlton buckhead to the commerce club to seegars…and my favorite place to get breakfast is IHOP…my favorite place for lunch is La Madeleine’s (i am STILL mad that they closed the one on west paces ferry)…and my favorite place for dinner is a tie between outback and red lobster…(and i don’t even eat seafood…i just go for the biscuits and the caesar salad…)

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

Thanks mytwocents. But yeah, occassionally they do stuff for us to keep morale up. Like when i was on the ship and we were on deployment, they used to have spade tournaments, poker tournaments, Madden tournaments and bingo. And also after being out to sea for 45 days straight, we would have a beer day and barbecue. I do miss being on the ship sometimes. I wouldn’t mind going back to a ship, but i know that my girl wouldn’t like that at all. We have already lived in two different countries our whole relationship and we’re getting ready to have twin girls so i don’t think it would be good for me to go back to another ship now.

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

@PG

LMAO about the Colonnade…yeah, that be right…that is why I hang out at the bar and eat ( a lot more lively crowd)…lol…them old folks live that home cooking there…truly must beat the retirement homes, etc cooking…but the sisthas swing the pots in the place.

By Kym

October 29, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

Jadrien I met some folks from Guam the other day I have added it to my bucket list of places to see. They showed me pictures of the island and I told me about fiesta..so I am hyped.

By Kym

October 29, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

Jadrien I met some folks from Guam the other day I have added it to my bucket list of places to see. They showed me pictures of the island and I told me about fiesta..so I am hyped.

By Tazzee

October 29, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

Afternoon Folks!

Cemeeli Hey lady! Ummm, can you make me some of that tilapia, buttery grits and shrimp as a Welcome to Atlanta meal? I love my Wii Fit. I use it almost every day - when I miss it makes little smart-azz comments like ‘I guess you were too busy to workout yesterday…’ I ordered a Jillian Michaels DVD for it and it came yesterday. I haven’t tried it yet though. Sorry the little dude doesn’t like it.

Jadrien I’m not even overseas but I know what you mean about missing your favorite spots.

Some of my ‘cheap’ faves: Busy Bee (I wish they were open on Saturdays), Thumbs Up, Waffle House (they are few and far between here) and Sweet Tea. I was shocked to learn that sweet tea isn’t a staple here and the places that do serve it don’t make it right.

Speaking of Hawaii - anyone been to the Pro Bowl before? I’m going in February and I’m looking for a little advice on how the pregame activities work (fastest man contest, etc). I know I’ll have a ball because it’s in Hawaii.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

M’karyl/PoppaG i see old Atlanta heads do go to The Colonade on Cheshire. We had a “Welcome Back Home” dinner there for my friend’s Navy hubby looooon time ago. We were young and thought we were doing something.

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

M’Karyl, i know what you mean. Me, when we went to foreign countries on the ship, they used to have where you could sign up for certain events and tours to go on. I used to like to go around and out in the town and learn about the culture and then at night, party with the local people. You’re right, that is a wasted experience going to a foreign place and not making the most of it.

Kym, we went to Guam in 2005. You must definitely go there. It is really nice there. I enjoyed the few days that we spent there. That was another place i was trying to get stationed at also.

By RELL - Pee's Standing

October 29, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

@2cents…what are you talking about…tom foolery

@my favorite spot to eat is donnies country kitchen…those korean can copy anything..plus..for 5 dollars you get a full meal and a drank…that and lettuce soupprise you….i will drive for that spot….ooo and the sushi house in buckhead…i spent 200 dollars on sushi alone one night…i love that stuff

By Kym

October 29, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

Sexy DID YOU SAY THE BEAUTIFUL!!!Lawd, if that didnt bring back a memories. The Beautiful on Auburn and Cascade. Mannnn you talking about some good eats.

PoppaG and SexyC I am not sure how much you two know about blues music ..but there is this song called “Hole -in the Wall” that is how I feel about going back to the Westside. Busy Bee, the Beautiful, Paschal’s(the orignal, This is IT BBQ-guess that is kind of Southwest. Man..I am going to have to take my son to Busy Bee or the Beautiful on Sunday.

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

SexyCool

My wife is a breakfast food lover. She loves the Original Pancake House. We go to the one in front of the Tara Movie Theater in the Cheshire Bridge Area. The omelets there are huge. They take the whole plate. The pancakes are great. The hash browns are diced with onions in them as opposed to the hash browns made with shredded potatoes.

Also, Six foot Under has a decent brunch menu. I like their shrimp and grits.

By mytwocents

October 29, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

Jadrien I’m the last to know —you can be in the Navy and not be living on water. Gotcha. But must’ve been kinda tense when Pookie nem got set playin Spades on beer n bar b que night then turned the table over but couldn’t ride out in the ‘88 Cutlass…

Cee Wasn’t I sposed to adopt one of the lil stragglers for Inauguration purposes? Stop hatin’.

By RELL - Pee's Standing

October 29, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

Seduction was and will always remain the female form of power and warfare. It was originally the antidote to rape and violence.

@jade….i still say to this day my 18 months on Okinawa is still the best time i have ever had in my life!!!!!!…..

By kimmie

October 29, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

m’karyl - I agree, a complete waste of travel! You give me the opportunity to travel to exotic locales almost free - my bags are packed and I’m taking in everything each place has to offer. If you’re going to do the same thing day in day out, just stay home!

I cannot stand people who won’t leave their comfort zone for a minute, even when other factors, like money & opportunity are not standing in the way! I have a hatin’ friend who is like that. I love her to death, but her close-mindedness gets to me sometimes. She does not like to try different foods and her repetoire of that she does eat is limited to what she grew up eating! We have been out to BUFFETS at fine restaraunts and at friends’ homes. Now what better opportunity to try something different than a buffet? She won’t do it. Her usual excuse is that she does not want to order something new and not like it, therefore it goes to waste. But at a buffet you can try a little and if you don’t like it, you’re not wasting much. She still won’t try, and even brags about it like it’s cute. She stays in her box but complains that her life is boring. Like me, taking martial arts - she acts like she can’t believe I’m doing it and makes little jokes about it, picking on me. Or, I used to be not up on the latest tech gadgets and for years had a prepaid phone. Now I have about the equivalent of an iPhone and she snickered about that. You only get one life and this is not a dress rehersal. Live it to the fullest!

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

Kym

Most of the best places are “holes in the wall”.

Bankhead Seafood is really small, but always has a line out the door. **I think that fries are just a myth because they never have any when I go. They are stingy with the hush puppies-Just like Goodie Mob stated “Mrs. Lady actin’ like we in jail saying that she ain’t got no extra hush puppies to sell”.

I can’t complain though. Where else can you get a full take-out plate of fried fish for $4.50 and even buy the whole bottle of hot sauce for $1.00.

By AmazonRed

October 29, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

Also, Six foot Under has a decent brunch menu. I like their shrimp and grits.

PG, you always have the good intel. Is it only Sunday for brunch?

I’ve eaten at the Beautiful only once. It was good. Shame I don’t go more often since I live down the street!

I’ve only eaten at Waffle House like twice. Chick fil A only a handful of times. You can tell I’m not a southern native!

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

Tazzee, the other thing about is that everytime i go back home, everything changed so much that I don’t recognize much there. Since i been in the Navy, i have only been back to Georgia about 4 or 5 times in 7 years.

LOL twocents. You already know the spades games were competitive enough without the alcohol and barbecue. LOL.

By Jamoca

October 29, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

Afternoon ya’ll… while I breeze on through this piece

you know them snacks got your mouth dry? how your nickname Breezy anyway Lol…breath through them chalklike crackers!…the Usher Board is about to come in here now!

Cee now you know that ^ ^ ^ right there is truly for the birds, and it looks like you flockin’ right with ‘em…it appears one undergoes a complete metamorphosis due to its change of habitat, which leads to an abrupt change in their behavior altogether. Hmmm Him got ya’ thinkin’ you’re untouchable now, huh? Keep that up and you’ll find yourself putting on a show which closely resembles Shadrach, Meshack and “A-bend-a hoe”(for viewers like you) without even making a trip over to KP’s mass choir blogspot…and free admission at that. No need for me to play “usher” in this joint. C’mone naah…quit actin’ like you know not the origin of my name, b/c is quite obvious why you ref’d to as Cee-mee …cain’t help but see straight through you. Next stop ——> Grain City. Let’s see if you can go against it for a change? LOL
@Breezy - Stop playin’ …Oh, am I? hehehehe

Tatas Sup chick!

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

Hi Tazzee Of course you can have some of my fish and grits. You’re always welcomed!

You have 30Day Shred on Fit? I need that! I like the witty ‘snap-backs’ from the WiiFit’s voicebox.

Lol…short boy is convinced the Wii games will be extinct in the near future. You know how these youngfolk think. He likes the Wii, but think its no a serious gameunit. And since he’s a serious sports guy the Wii doesn’t fit his MO. loves Sony

By Mo (aka Moeisha)

October 29, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

Afternoon All!! Glad to see everyone in Blogsville, and I see we have a newbie!

Cemeeli can you add me to the guest list for the fish & grits. But I’ll just have the fish…have had enough grits to last me forever

Jadrien Hola, I am the resident 5 footer, literally! Welcome to Blogsville!

Rell I am with you on Donnies, the one on Memorial Dr has some great pork chops! And I like Sweet Tomato over Lettuce Souprise You.

I, too, am a lover of Waffle House even though I didnt go there for the first time til after I graduated college. Yes I am from here….Mo now doning her vest cause somebody is gonna throw her unda da bus for that one. But one of my favorite places is Blue Willow Inn in Social Circle!! LAWD HAMMERCY!!!

By buckhead

October 29, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

Yeah…the colonnade is great if your 1-very gay 2-very old 3-if you like a bartender who thinks she is a gift from God! Keep slingin those pots and pans!

By mqew

October 29, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

Waffle house is da bomb… just not as a first date, I don’t tink so you just can’t go often. I love the chicken burrito with chz, mush, and bacon.

But THE BEAUTIFUL… I would drive from Stn Mtn to eat there. When an old friend moved out to West End, I’d call her on Sat cause they only had the pork chops on Wed and Sat and tell her I’m coming to visit. Meet me at the Beautiful.

Now I see I’m going to make a trip out there

Beautiful I was saying yesterday that I hope you don’t journey thru this thing under the impression that some women are intimidated by the length of your hair. That doesn’t make any sense shnookuums.

Heeeeeyyyy ev1

Soooo uuuuuum Truth You’re fyne hunh?

Poppa That Pancake house is packed on the w/e but worth every minute of the wait.

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

AR

*PG, you always have the good intel. Is it only Sunday for brunch? *

They serve shrimp and grits all of the time. It is on their regular menu. I think that the brunch is a Sunday thing.

Even though I live near the new Six Foot Under (Near Northside Drive), I have only gone to the one across from the Oakland Cemetary.

FYI…Thumbs Up is now open on Marietta Street in between Uptown Comedy and Utopia.

Now the best brunch that I have had recently is a place called Landon’s on Cascade.

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

@Kimmie

You better than me…she would not be a friend long…it would be too annoying for me because I just do not do ppl like that very well…they can get in the way of my adventurous spirit…so I 86 them from my list…it is fine that they are that way…just not in a space where I am breathing…lol…I think of all of the things that I have learned in my 48 years simply because I am willing to try something new and different…I remember the first time I tried Thia food and I also learned to eat with chopsticks (24 years ago) or the first time I tried Ethiopian, Korean or Vietnamese food…wow, what a large palate of pleasures…inexpensively, I might add…waiting tables opened me up to a plethora of new foods, ideas, drinks, etc…what otherwise is life if it is not an adventure of new things?????.

By Atlanta Whitewater Club

October 29, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

The Atlanta Whitewater Club (AWC) has entertainment at each club meeting the first Tuesday of each month free to members and non-members at the Garden Hilss Community Center in Buckhead. This month we have the National Paddling Film Festival Road Show (NPFF) on November 1st. Get a free sticker if you voted. More info at www.atlantawhitewater.com. Other events include a rope throw contest, river cleanups, cook-outs, gearswaps, and etc.

Another option is the Brewery Tour at Sweetwater Brewery. (www.sweetwaterbrew.com). For ~$6 you can attend the beer tasting and brewery tour Wed through Fri. On Thursday the tasting includes a live band.

By Kym

October 29, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

PoppaG Where else can you get a full take-out plate of fried fish for $4.50 and even buy the whole bottle of hot sauce for $1.00.

Let the church say AMEN for Bankhead Fish..Amen..Amen. Now I don’t do hot sauce but ketchup(thats right with a k not a c) and tarter sauce…ohhh lawd..is it Friday..fish on Fridays only.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

mytwo yeah, i’m working on that. I’m not on the bus either! I may have to fly.

Bankhead Seafood has the sweetest hush puppies i’ve ever tasted. And then you can get one of those funny zip-lock bags while you wait too.

PoppaG have you ever been to JJ’s Ribshack on Campbellton? Big momma use to call me Cake Mamma b/c i would order more slices of cake than ribtips.

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

Yeah…the colonnade is great if your 1-very gay 2-very old 3-if you like a bartender who thinks she is a gift from God! Keep slingin those pots and pans!

Buckhead, you need to stop…but it be true…that is the clientele…gay men and old ppl…lol…and I guess it depends on which barkeep it working…I always like any barkeep that gives me a more hefty pour for my $$$$ (1,2,3,4,5,6)…now that is a good shot for the buck…but it still has good eats…if you can not or do not want to cook it for yourself.

Beautiful used to serve some of the best beef bbq ribs ever.

And I have always foudn that “hole in the walls” are some of the best eats…there is a place here called Charlie’s Grill…best breakfast for the buck…ambience is cool…but good eats rock!!!

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

RELL, I love Japan. I have been trying to get orders there since 2003. I had so much fun in Yokosuka and Yokohama. Japan is a great place.

Mo, thanks for the welcome. Good to meet you. Man, i don’t even remember the last time i seen a pork chop. LOL. Just something else that i am missing from back home.

By kimmie

October 29, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this

Kym - I love that song!

I went to the Beautiful a few months back. I usually hit it about once or twice a year. Still the same, foods great and you can’t beat that its open 24 hours. Busy Bee is off-the-chain too. Nothing like those old spots in the hood! I dated this dude that was going to grad school at CAU. He was from San Diego. He LOVED the Beautiful. He took his parents there when they came to visit. They came through for some business convention and since we were talking marriage, both sets of parents met up with us for dinner. Guess where they wanted to go? I picked them up from their hotel(Marriott Marquis) for lunch another day and guess where they wanted to go? LOL!

I went in the Beautiful one time to get a to-go and this group of old men were sitting at a table near the door, eating and hanging out. It seemed to be their meeting place. They spoke to me and mildly flirted, but they were so respectful.

Good people, good times.

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this

Cee

How you gonna go to the West End and not see my folks at Chantrelles?

By AmazonRed

October 29, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

Now the best brunch that I have had recently is a place called Landon’s on Cascade

PG, I can cosign on that brunch! Down the street from my house, my girls and I go after church. Good eatin’, good mimosas and bellinis.

And black owned too. Love it.

I have been to both Six Feet Under’s tho. I prefer the one on Northside, though I guess the other one is closer in theory.

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

Cee

PoppaG have you ever been to JJ’s Ribshack on Campbellton?

Sho’nuff.

Since we are talkin’ aobut food from the West End

Why are my co-workers eyeing my coco-bread and beef patties?

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

Cee

PoppaG have you ever been to JJ’s Ribshack on Campbellton?

Sho’nuff.

Since we are talkin’ about food from the West End

Why are my co-workers eyeing my coco-bread and beef patties?

By RELL - Pee's Standing

October 29, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Blue Willow Inn in Social Circle!! LAWD HAMMERCY!!!

here<<<<<<<<<<<

love that spot and worth the wait

@jad….my time there i was know has the KING OF OKINAWA…they were not ready for me….i hit the island hard and i do mean hard….and i got a couple of trips to tokyo thrown in from my japanese girlfriend at the time…and toyko is the bomb..and very clean….imagine that

By Tazzee

October 29, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Cee It’s not the 30dayShred, just a workout with her. I might put it in tonight and tell you about it tomorrow.

Mo I go to Sweet Tomatoes at least once a week. There’s one near my job here and I always have a coupon when I go.

PoppaG I went to the Marietta St Thumbs Up the last time I was in ATL. It was on a Saturday morning and it wasn’t packed at all. I suspect folks have caught on to that location since then. I don’t know if it’s just me, but the food taste better at the East Point and Marietta St locations. The last time I went to the one on Edgewood, I was disappointed.

Oh and I forgot to add Six Feet Under to my list. That and Chow Baby, although I haven’t been there in a real long time.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

M’karyl I agree about opening you palate to different types of foods, is not only a great culture experience but also an alternative for entertainment.

Mo Gurl, come on over. I know you didn’t just slap the grits on the floor what mamma raised you on!

PoppaG Landon’s is good eat and meet atmoshpere for book discussions. Take your study partner/group. The teriyaki wings and tempura shrimp are good for din.

By MELO

October 29, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

Jadrien u say u in the navy..as u blog away, see that submarine behind u,with its nose showing.Is that friend or foe??

A real cheap 1st date Blanca??. Give her $30.00 and keys to ur house on a friday eve/night be4hand and tell her u meet at ur house when u finish wrk later that Satday(lie).She can go to Publixx and get sme food and prepare smething nice before u get there but tell her,u wil bring her fav drink,wine or smething along those lines.Rent a movie or 2 too. She will be awed guys. U are guarenteed to get them draws guyz coz she’s sleeping there this whole weekend!Nothing fools a woman than bringing her to ur house. Thats 2 objectives for the price of 1/2.

By mytwocents

October 29, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

Rell Clownin, Jokes, Joshing, Funnies, Foolishness & Tom Foolery are all the same in my vocab. I dig your commentary by way of book & article excerpts which are usually relevant to the undercurrents of what’s being said. And was particularly tickled by last week’s ‘peanut in my butter’ like declaration. That tis all.

Hey Mocha Mama. You sound bout weary as me with that there warning o’er the loud speaker. Somebody bout to be in trouble if they keep stirrin mess up in the hallway, huh… I been out here procrastinatin’ knowin I needs to get back in them fields and tidy up.

By Dan

October 29, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

@M’K

The beautiful still serves some good beef ribs.

JJ’s does not compare to Abdullah’s bless the dead

Landon’s is not that good…

Keep the boughie folks outta there PG, know them folks at Landon’s crazy…

By mqew

October 29, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

Did someone say Blue Willow Inn

Mo I love that place!

I’m going to have to get to that Bankhead Seafood…

Ceemeemee I’d like the fish please, thanks!

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

Kimmie

I understand.

My mother-in-law live in NY and each time that she comes, she won’t leave without a trip to the Busy Bee.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this

Lol @ PoppaG don’ been to da’ spots! boy stop!

Hey Jamoca is quite obvious why you ref’d to as Cee-mee …cain’t help but see straight through you. Shade…salt…shade. Dag, you must think i’m senile? Cee make one comment and “us” get it and run with it. Let’s frolick together cause eagles don’t even blog no-more, “A-bend-a hoe”?

moment of silence again.

By mqew

October 29, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this

OOOhhh I forgot Chow Baby That’s a cheap one for food dates AND it’s all you can eat. Perfect for my never full azz :-)

By MELO

October 29, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

Or, I used to be not up on the latest tech gadgets and for years had a prepaid phone u realy killed me with that one…LMAO

By Kym

October 29, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

You know all of this food talk has me hungry as all get out.

Six Feet Under is wonderful!.

PoppaG we should make a public service announcement about Bankhead Fish(that is what the natives call it)..if you go be prepared to stand in line like you voting. The line is out the door. Also, a order of fish is about 20 plus pieces…so you will have some left for your grits on Saturday morning.

By RELL - Pee's Standing

October 29, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

@2cents…i read all day er day…right now i am re-reading the art of seduction..i tend to read fast so i mess things first time so i reread and find lil interesting nuggets i like to share…

@mquew in my opinion with hood fish spots i will rank em like dis

merkessons

delowe seafood

JJ’S

Bankhead

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

@PG

Now you vibing with me…I was just trying to think of the name of that exact restuarant…Chantrelles…ate there often when I moved back to West End in ‘05…also liked being able to eat at Soul Veg again…in the hood…some good eats to be had in the ATL for sure…lots of places to venture and go…each area has its own local flavor…when my pops came down in ‘06, we went from West End, Decatur, Buckhead, VA-HI, Midtown, downtown on the eat out tour…he was impressed with the diversity in all of the different areas…got him to try vegetarian, korean, ethiopian and sushi…had great seafood at Ray’s.

By Chink

October 29, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

Jadrien

I won the spades championship (I have a medal) a long time ago in Alaska…I played with my ex …I hope he didnt cheat because I am real proud of it!lol

Might be only me but I been to the Beautiful and I am not a fan

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

mqew…What’s up shawty? Don’t talk about them sweet hush puppies on Bankhead, gurl.

PoppaG unless it’s real cornbread. Let ‘em have it. Cause that fake stuff ain’t even worth it!

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

mqew…What’s up shawty? Don’t talk about them sweet hush puppies on Bankhead, gurl.

PoppaG unless it’s real cornbread. Let ‘em have it. Cause that fake stuff ain’t even worth it!

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

Dan

JJ’s does not compare to Abdullah’s bless the dead

I like Abdullah’s, too. When did he die? I thought I saw him recently in his minivan that had an advertisement for the restaurants. I know that the one on Delowe closed, though. Poppa now thinkin’-First the Fat Boys break up, now this

Wikipedia hasn’t put it on it website, yet.

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

Yeah RELL, i know what you mean. Japan is a really clean country, but the cleanest place i have ever been to is Singapore (and SO MUCH fun). But my main vacation place now is the Philippines. That’s where my future wifey is. I’m planning to go there at least twice next year to visit.

MELO, don’t worry it’s a friendly sub to look out for the enemy subs.

By The Truth

October 29, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

M’karyl/Kimmie I was in Germany for 3 years and you’d be surprised how many guys barely went downtown. They stayed in the baracks or on base and did jack. The thing was they were giving away travel for free to soldiers. I went to Paris for 4days/3night for $49.00. WTF?? That included hotel. Amersterdam was $69.00. I flew to Italy for $10 on a military hop. The world was wide open to us and some passed. I bet those cats are kicking themselves right now.

I used to tell folks they could drop me anywhere in the world and I’d get back home. I was an international youngen. I still have a copy of my international license I had over there. Now there are only 3 more places that intrigue me, Japan, Vegas and Egypt. Btw, I had a chance to hit Egypt for 7 days for $999.99. I couldn’t make that one though.

By Observant( THE ORIGINAL)

October 29, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

I would like to report a case of identity fraud, somebody has stolen my moniker

This is my second post today

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

Dan The Butcher does have good food…mac ‘n green, the fried rice and whatnot. But i choose JJ’s over their BBQ, homie.

By mqew

October 29, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

Aight Rell I need locations. Nowhere near a native so I haven’t heard of any of the ones you’ve mentioned. In fact, I’ve bytched often that this city and the surronding area’s don’t have decent fish spots like home, the CHI.

By Dan

October 29, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

@Ceemee

Then you are not a BBQ fan!

@PG

I thought I heard he was dead, I know I haven’t seen him in a while.

By mytwocents

October 29, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

Chink I do not love it either —except after the club. Last time I went Whiskey Peach was still open and we had TOO good of a time. I think it’s the alcohol that makes the flavors come alive for me :)

I had Abdullah’s last nite and was lookin for him in there. Say it ain’t so.

By China Doll

October 29, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

My Best First Date Ever

Me and a new guy met at Centennial Park for Wind-Down Wednesday after work. He brought the blanket,wine, fruit, chesse and crackers. We enjoyed the music and afterwards went to Jocks and Jills for drinks and food. Great date…at J&J’s we talked about the music and had wonderful convo. He has since become one of my closest guy friends. No love connection but we share a deep music connection.

By MELO

October 29, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

the only reason i wont try chinese food is coz they will tell u that ham sham ha hah dog food hehe ham, hasha hamdog after u have eaten the dog food.!!

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

@mqew

Fellow Illinoian…said the same thing when I moved to the ATL 24 years ago…we be the jammin fish joints at…lol…but there are places and spots to be found…you gotta know who to ask and where to go for certain things…about any soul food joint of merit will be tucked in the vast hoods of the ATL somewhere…which is so different from say the South Side of Chi…where almost evry block gotta a joint that rock…do you ever have to leave the South Side for anything…lol

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

Cee

Lol @ PoppaG don’ been to da’ spots! boy stop!

The wife and I are a childless couple so it doesn’t take much to move on a night out.

Chantrelle’s was our Sunday after Church spot for a while. Rosemary Chicken was almost a religious experience in itself.

I knew T.I. was a native when he was asked in an MTV interview about his favorite restaraunt and he answered “Chantrelle’s”.

• In the same show about ATL called “My Block”, Jeezy answered Q-Time*

I wasn’t a big fan of Q time, though. Maybe I don’t need to compare it to Busy Bee.

Kym

Yes, Bankhead Seafood is like training for advance voting. You will be in a line, and those nice ol’ ladies move at their own pace.

Better understand. It is in da hood. So, there is plenty of loitering goin’ on.

Yes, you do get 20+ pieces for $4.50.

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this

LOL Chink. I played on the ship with my Samoan homie. It was our first time ever playing together (i didn’t even know he could play), but we won our first two tournaments before they messed up our team and kept putting me on watch during the tournament. They didn’t give us any medals for winning, but we did win some cash. My last tournament on there broke my heart though. I lost in a tie breaker to one of my best friends in the finals (we had both won two tournaments a piece). Until then, i had bragging rights over him because the two tournaments he won, i wasn’t able to play in and i kept telling him that he never beat me, but he finally did. But, i’m a good sport. LOL. How was Alaska anyway? My ship waited until after i had left to go there. And what type of food does the Beautiful serve? I never been there.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

Dan I am a BBQ QUEEN! come’on…we gon’ fight ‘bout that JJ’s. then there was one BBQ spot on Ashby Street a long time ago that was giving JJ a run for there tips.

By kimmie

October 29, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

Kym - It’s been awhile since I’ve gone to Bankhead Seafood, but isn’t it all takeout? If so, to the newbies, know that. It’s just take-out. And yes, you get enough fish for that $4:50 to pass out to 3 other people! I heard they fry it up and sell it until it’s sold out!

By Jamoca

October 29, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

A-bend-a-hoe? HA! The good book say that’s just 1 of 3… “da ville” ain’t no different…and they’s good n’ ready. Cee, its more like I “breeze” with it , no need for runnin’. Don’t act like you didn’t see the sign on the refrigerator door, b/c she can spare the salt…besides it won’t do it any justice…just like you said, may be that’s why he got ghost . So I’ll just keep watch, while you frolick…the hunt is definitely on!

Tatas Seriously, this insomnia has me on sommmmme edge…keeps me up late night, but I’m sure it will be over soon.

By Some1Special

October 29, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

I had a 1st date and went to Taco Mac in Cumming, shared some queso and Spinach Dip and had a few of the speciality beers. I do not date chicks that don’t drink beer sometimes and can’t at least tolerate sports. All in all it was like $25, I tipped the waitress $10 on top of that, she was awesome! Ashley or Ashlea or something. If you can’t afford $35 for a date, you need to be single!

By mqew

October 29, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

Hey Ceemee Where’s JJ’s

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

Truth, it’s like a complete mystery why some people are like that. Going to places like that where other people would love to get to go and just not do anything. And staying in the barracks all the time would drive someone crazy. But, it’s good that you had you some nice trips though. I was asked before that if i had a chance to go back before i joined the Navy, would i do it again. I said yes because i have experienced things that i would have never even thought of before. Much better than going to college, especially since i am taking college courses now anyway.

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

@PG

Yes, the Rosemary Chicken was my fav…and Q-Time is overrated IMO…some ppl love it…but like you, I would take the Busy Bee anyday over Q-Time.

One of the best soul jinks ever was a hole in the wall near M’House…on the corner of Lee St…an older sister…man, she jammed greens, yams and fried chicken for days…been gone…but she fed the AU for years on her cooking…miss the Deacon Burton’s too…in Inman Park…never was the same after he passed…Son’s Place is okay…but it ain’t Deacons.

By Dan

October 29, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

@CeeMee

Have you been up Fairburn road by Jr’s?

The one armed man was hurting for a while.

Tell me you had that, and I’ll back off. But JJ’s is too sweet, the Fat Man will hit them ribs off right.

No fighting tho, just a difference of taste/opinion. Mine just happens to be right ;)

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

PoppaG The best Q-Time location was on Ralph David Abernathy. I lived in Southwest Atl. and would drive past the one on Campbellton to got to the Q-ime in West End.

T.I. is the neighbor of a friend of mine. My son loves making up excuses to go see his friend. some reason TI had all kind company over playing bball in his yard

By Tazzee

October 29, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

PoppaG I used to LOVE QTime until I got put on to Busy Bee.

Never been to Bankhead Seafood but I’ll definitely be checking that place out. Now that I have my iPhone, I don’t mind waiting in line like I used to, LOL.

By RELL - Pee's Standing

October 29, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

ladies —-

Never give completely of yourself; while you are passionate and sexual, always retain an air of independence and selfpossession. You might move on to the next man, or so he will think. You have other, more important matters to concern yourself with, such as your work. Men do not know how to fight women who use their own weapons against them; they are intrigued, aroused, and disarmed. Few men can resist the taboo pleasures offered up to them by the Masculine Dandy.

By kimmie

October 29, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

Kym - Do you remember Aleck’s BBQ Heaven on MLK? I think it closed, but ribs were da bomb!

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

Kimmie

isn’t it all takeout?

Yes, it is all takeout. That is important.

The last time that I was there, I was able to negotiate a sweet potato pie since it was at the end of the day. So for an extra $3.50, I got a whole sweet potato pie.

My parents came by the house and we had fish, my wife cooked some her jalapeno hush puppies (she made them earlier time and froze them) and sweet potato pie.

By China Doll

October 29, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

Back when I did eat meat….JJ’s was always the winner for BBQ. Chantrelle’s is always good, Busy Bee’s. Stegalls for a wing basket if you familiar with the AUC. I’m a Clark grad. Arthur Treach’s for the fish and chips-West End Mall.

Home Box for the Braised/BBQ Ribs.

Bankhead Fish-Excellent- Is it still open?

By M'Karyl

October 29, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

Well, I am outta here for the day…got to spend 2 hours traveling by bus for an appt…20 minutes by car…shyte…and to boot, my background check is still hanging out…some state database glitch…normally, it is a 24-48 hour turn around…that has now been almost 2 weeks…just to go sub…shyte…this be life…that’s why you gotta have the MIA blog…peace hasta manana

By mqew

October 29, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

M’K Yes, Yes, Yes! They have so many spots at every corner. I do miss it!!! On NING for the schools I attended in Ill. they all tease and mention beefs, Garrets, Greek Town, China town, Jew Town which has relocated I believe not to mention the chinese food!!! The ONLY reason I miss Chi-town is because of the FOOD

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

Dan…come close, I am an ‘ol atl-head and lived in sw atl. most my youngin’. I been all over and especially the ‘round the way hood spots.*

Jr’s on Fa’burn? yes. My gf from New Orleans feel in love when she had it. She actually lived near there. yea, TX is gonna make a believer outta ya!

mqew - JJ’s is on Campbellton Road going east away from Greenbriar Mall. Before the big Mt. Cramel Baptist Church.

By MLL

October 29, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

Did somebody say Bankhead Seafood!?! mmmm goodie, I remember the first time I went there, I was blown away from all that fish on top of fish sorta like a fish orgy going on…good lawd

By Kym

October 29, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

Jadrien A)You must not be a native of Atlanta. b) Under the age of 30 c) Lived a very sheltered life

Cause there is no way you are going to tell me you have never heard of the Beautiful resturant just checked the site and they have been around since 1979. The Beautiful serves soul food. 24-7. And after all of this talk I will be going there for nana pudding this Sunday and maybe Bankhead fish this Saturday after I leave the hairdressers.

The only time you get fish-visit the hairdressers and Fridays. it says so in the rules Section 2202 subsection 3. Paragraph 12

By The Truth

October 29, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

Jadrien make sure the college you attend (Possibly St Leo’s) reviews your military for additional credit. NCO academies are management courses. Commo are technical and so on. At Georgia Southern they requested my military records and assigned me 35 quarter hours based on that alone. Btw, you dont have to take any pe classes. Take adavantage of the tools you have available to you. Good luck.

By Leggs

October 29, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

Colonnade = live cast of Golden Girls (right on the money w/that one).

The Beautiful = took me way back

Buckhead Fish = my girls and I straight from NY would be at that spot every Saturday (always a line). They always had hot sauce but would run out of ketchup seemed like every time it was my turn to order. I started driving over there w/my own bottle of ketchup.

Chantrell’s = damn good food!

Cemeeli’s Place = best dish is baked talipa w/buttery grits (4.5 stars).

By Foots

October 29, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

Poppa I’ve eaten at the Colonnade, but I felt like I was in a live production of “The Golden Girls”. I was looking for Dea Arthur & Betty White.

Nah, I think they hang out in Picadilly. Now I loves me some Picadilly sweet potato pie, but I have to get it to go. If I stay in there too long, I feel like the patrons are scheming to steal my youth.

I also love Zesto’s on Ponce. One of my girls introduced me to that place years ago when I used to get my hair done near there. They have the BEST hamburgers and fries. They are famous for their ice cream, but I don’t think I’ve ever had any there.

And thanks for the half-price ticket site. I didn’t even know that existed.

By Tazzee

October 29, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

PoppaG You’ve been to the Pro Bowl, right? I know it’s different going as a fan than as a player, but I need some pointers. Can you send me an email at Tazzee@gmail.com?

Thanks!

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

Cee

*PoppaG The best Q-Time location was on Ralph David Abernathy. *

It is still there. It next to DJ Jelly’s Big Oomph records.

That is where I’ve gone. I just think that I’m comparing it to Busy Bee.

By Dan

October 29, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

Please Note

They’ll be watching us on November 5th for signs of the end of times.

To keep the peace and keep a lot of folks from getting nervous, I think we should develop a list of acceptable celebrations and behaviors we should probably avoid - at least for the first few days:

2 No high-fives - at least not unless the area is clear and there are no witnesses

3 No laughing at the McCain/Palin supporters

4 No calling in sick on November 5th. They’ll get nervous if too many of us don’t show up. (Try to be on time and not your normal late arrival)

5 We’re allowed to give each other knowing winks or nods in passing. Just try to keep from grinning too hard.

If I’ve missed anything feel free to add to the list. I just want to make sure we’re all on the same page when Obama brings this thing home on November 5th.

Now go get your early vote on and let’s make this thing happen!!!

By kimmie

October 29, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

Truth - I have an uncle that was career Army. When he was stationed in Germany my grandparents went over to visit. He took them to Paris, Holland, Italy and of course, all over Germany, even took a tour of the concentration camps. I think they went to London too. They had the time of their lives. A lot of their neighbors in little Thomasville GA had never been on an airplane, much less Europe. I’m so happy they had the get-up-and-go to take advantage of that opportunity my uncle was able to share with them. My grandmother still talks about it now after all these years.

By mqew

October 29, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

NEED LOCATION FOR BANKHEAD FISH

Thank you in advance :-)

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

Kym

The Beautiful on Cascade isn’t 24/7 anymore. They do close Sun-Thurs. (I don’t know the hours, though)

Fri & Sat - They are 24 hours.

Foots

And thanks for the half-price ticket site. I didn’t even know that existed.

No prob.

Nah, I think they hang out in Picadilly.

Piccadilly is just for variety from time to time.

My mom loves Zesto. There is one in Forest Park near the Farmers Market. That is one that I used to do. It was the closest one to Lovejoy/Hampton. So we didn’t get it often

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

PopppaG

Q-Time in WE is still open i think. Big Ommp got big and went everywhere!!! I remember i would get those good mixed CDS from Oomp.

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

Kym, i am a native and under 30, but have also been away for a long time. But seems like another place i have to go to whenever i do go back to Atlanta (whenever that will be).

Truth, i’m taking my classes with Central Texas College. I’m trying to finish my associate’s degree before I leave from Bahrain, but still waiting to see what they are counting on my transcript. It’s some things that I get credit for just for military experience (like rate and rank advancement and boot camp for P.E. credits), but that is stuff that i am working with the college rep out here about. She is really trying to see me graduate before i leave here.

By Kym

October 29, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

You know these business could save us all alot of time if they just open a big ole flea market like food court. Want some fish with your ribs Hit up The Butcher for ribs then Bankhead for fish, get some Lemonade from Chik-fil-la and round it out with a sweet potato or peach cobbler from the Beautiful. If you want us to be healthy but a damn gym at the end of the market..we will waddle or take a scooter that way when we done eating.

By RELL - Pee's Standing

October 29, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

oo and the super cool cheap spot is EATS on ponce..5 dollar for half a chicken and side drank..they also have a pasta side to it as well….cheap cozy and you can get your convo in a nice spot…surprise no mention that..right across from city hall east

another one of my super cool spots was the spaghetti factory…that was always a cool date spot for my non dranking dates on the cheap

By mqew

October 29, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

Thanks Ceemee

gotta go get my son’s costume now… of course his dad wants him to be BARACK

he’s gonna look so cute in his suit

:-)

By Chink

October 29, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

Jadrien

How was Alaska anyway? It was a beautiful site to see! I had a ok time there but the visual was off the hook.

And what type of food does the Beautiful serve? I never been there. I went for breakfast…its southern cooking I suppose. I am from the Carribbean so I like my food well seasoned.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

yea too, baked fish - Good score.

Thanks Leggs. But i gotta tell you “Buckhead Fish” is a blasphemy! Lol j/p.

By buckhead

October 29, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

typical AJC…

By kimmie

October 29, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

Foots - Girl I LOVE that Zesto’s on Ponce! Yes, their soft-serve ice cream is incredible. And sometimes I get a “brown cow” - chocolate-dipped ice cream cone rolled in nuts! Love the Picadilly carrot souffle’(sp).

mqew - It’s Bankhead Seafood, though like Kym said, the locals sometimes say Bankhead Fish. I could not tell you how to get there, the others on the blog will though.

By Dan

October 29, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

Bankhead Seafood is right near Therrell High School.

Straight down the street from the West Lake train station

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

Tazzee

I never played in the Pro Bowl, but I did go to one.

There were parties,and such. It wasn’t as crazy as Super Bowl week.

I’ll send you an e-mail soon.

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

LOL. Funny post Dan. I like that. I think I might see a lot of that in my workplace though (mostly blacks and asians). I know one of my supervisors for sure i can expect to come in there bouncing and dancing all over the place.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

mqew Bankhead Fish is 10 min inside the 285W loop going east. gray/beige/pink short buidling with two or three seafish painted on it, along front painted “Bankhead Seafood.

By The Truth

October 29, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Kimmie my ex wifes grandmother came over to visit and they took her everywhere too. They took her to Berlin when the wall was still up. She really enjoyed it.

It’s one thing to read a book, another to see and experience. We must start doing more of that.

Then again there are folks in Deacatur that don’t know what Piedmont Park is. Wow. We aren’t doing a good job of educating.

Jadrien let them pay for all of your course. Are you enlisted or officer type? Get your degree and get your commission. Might as well make as much as possible while you’re in. I have some O-5’s and 6 that live on my street and they don’t know the economy is terrible. Life is the same to them. LOL Guaranteed paycheck and that good ol commissary.

Speak of, where is Mo? LOL

By Tazzee

October 29, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Rell EATS is another one of my spots. I would get the jerk chicken with collards and black beans - oh and sweet tea. I’d always have some leftover for lunch the next day.

By Foots

October 29, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

Just got an email from Uptown Comedy Corner for free midnight shows this weekend. If you want me to forward it to you, let me know. Free is a really cheap date, but remember that you still have the two item minimum…

By Leggs

October 29, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

I meant BANKHEAD FISH, not buckhead! Man there were more characters at that spot than I care to remember. New to the south and all that country slang and twang made my eyes buck sometime (learned to adapt or get my face punched in).

By Chink

October 29, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

Jadrien

I took a couple of classes from Central Texas College too when I was in.

Uh Truth its not that easy to get into the officer program…its better to go in as a officer than vy for it while your in.

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

MQEW

http://www.insiderpages.com/b/3713333580

The address is wrong because Bankhead Highway is now called Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway.

The map is correct.

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

Chink that’s cool. Where from in the Carribbean are you from? I always wanted to go on one of the cruises there. My mom went on one to the Bahamas and had a great time.

Truth, i am enlisted type (E5), but I am trying to work my way up to retirement. I need to make rank at least once more before I can start planning on retirement. Cuz when i hit 20 years, i’m ghost! I’m going to retire in the Philippines so that i can have a REAL retirement and possibly open a small business there.

By Mo (aka Moeisha)

October 29, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

Did someone call me?? :0)

Truth had to step out for a moment and meet (vent) with the mentor! You grabbing me some grub this weekend?? LOL!

Tazzee I wish I could go to Sweet Tomato that often!! The closest one to me is by Perimeter Mall and I live in Lithonia. Like riding I-20 from east to west :0)

Rell & mqew okay I am due for a trip to Blue Willow Inn, havent been since earlier this year!

Cemeeli girl I ate grits so much growing up, I feel like I can still taste them!! So I’ll pass on them this time! lol!

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

Eats has good jerk and greens. Ponce De Leon has some hood spots that turn gay corners back in the day. what a waste.

Now, all the Virginia Highland spots are the “it” cuisines. Though, i do like the menu at Wisteria in Inman Park.

By kimmie

October 29, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

Rell - I totally forgot about EATS! Yes, very good cheap food, relaxed atmosphere. Clientele looks like students, hippies. Someone mentioned Home Box - used to love their wings! Anybody remember Pilgreens on Lee St? Steaks bigger than your plate!

I’m going to write all these places down and start suggesting we hit them from time to time again and support the locals. A lot of times I get disappointed with the new little “hip” places - cute atmosphere and decor but lacking in the history and character of the old stomping grounds and the food leaves much to be desired. I grew up in the SWATS and used to hang out in the AUC with family that worked/schooled there. Also worked there summers myself. Would not trade growing up in the A for anything, this is all bringing back good memories!

By mytwocents

October 29, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

Mocha Mama Yeah lack of sleep make some gals quit mincin’ words and others avoid packin boxes heavy sigh… try a hot toddy tonight. All this talk bout good eats got me thinkin of Thanksgiving fellowship. Likely do seafood stuffing… Now that aint a cheapie but doin it for the luv…

Oh Scott, missed ya yesterday. That’s the combo most I know offer, probably myself included. So I guess we’re at an impasse.

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

Chink, what did you major in? It’s ok. I used to want to be an officer, but it’s not for me.

By Blow Me

October 29, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

Bankhead Seafood Is on bankhead…right across from the KFC….2 MILES down from the train station and Rice St.

What about Big Daddy’s on Cascade and Riverdale Rd. They use to be the s**..But I think they fell off.

But for nice ambience and good food and drinks for cheap

Harlem Bar has great soul food…I like that spot..nice drinks nice atmosphere.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

Kimmie Pilgreen’s made some kind of who’s-who news review. You know they had a burndown about 2-3 years ago. surprised me

By Tazzee

October 29, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

Mo I never went to Sweet Tomato when I lived in ATL. Thanks for that bit of info because my new job is in the Perimeter area and, because I’m now allergic to long commutes, I plan to live out there too.

By Sweet Mango

October 29, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

Another good, cheap eat is Michon’s off of Virginia Ave. Smoked chicken and ribs are fantastic. Collards, yams and cornbread are slammin.

By kimmie

October 29, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

Cee - Yeah girl, that was on the news some years back. They had another location somewhere north of SWATS, but I heard it was nowhere near as good as the Lee St. locale. The waiters all looked like old-timey butlers. The steaks were great and they had fried mushrooms and califlower that were very good, and good ole sweet tea.

By Chink

October 29, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

Jadrien My family from haiti among other things. Nobody believes me - I have asian features for some strange reason…I found out that the chinese during some dynasty era a long time ago went to western africa and mingled with the people…

Oh I just took 2 classes ..when I got out thats when I got my bachelor and masters in Business/ProjectMgmt.

By Beautiful

October 29, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

mqew that post was taken too literally, just like most. i do intimidate ppl, just dont know why sometimes. yep, prolly my personality. that was just me commenting from the side of my neck.

hi tazzee!

Eh, it’s just entertainment there, Kymster. yes, that’s all it was. sheesh

By MELO

October 29, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

most of these joints u saying got good slamming food are pure gabbage!Most of u cant cook,thats why.

By RELL - Pee's Standing

October 29, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

ooo one more since folks not mentioning them….everybodies pizz in the highlands is cheap and good….atkins park has a cheap brunch…and that is cheap….r thomas is cheap and heathly..thats on peachtree

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

kimmie - hush! Cee has another hour before snack or dinner.

Leggs for those of us more uppity (me) “The Tast of Florida” on CC, has replaced my Bankhead fetish.

Cheap Dates: Card Party, Charlie Brwon Airport has a lot and a comfort food restaurant, Dick’s Sporting Goods has a rockwall in the Buckhead location. only a cpl bucks to try it

QC Posted one time she did a scavenger hunt for her date. :)

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Chink that’s cool. I had two friends from my ship that were from Haiti and one of my friends that i work with now is from there also. Well, at least you didn’t just quit your degree when you got out. I could have been had at least one degree if i hadn’t stopped taking classes at first when i started taking them.

By Kym

October 29, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

Melo..just because you eat goat head soup and elephant azz don’t knock what you don’t know about it. You just hating cause you can’t share the memories. Go soak your head.

By Tazzee

October 29, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

Hi Beautiful!

Blow Harlem Bar is another one of my favorite spots. I was trying to keep my list on here limited to the ‘cheaper’ spots. They have this drink there that will shut me down! Can’t remember the name of it right now.

Dang, I eat out a lot in ATL. Gotta make sure I don’t get back in that habit and gain back all the weight I’m leaving here in Houston.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this

melo you wun Cee ‘ta mak u sumtin’ with tumeric lamb, curry rice, ‘n yams?

We come tru a lot a tings you kno? So whamm to you?

By Foots

October 29, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this

More Cheap Dates Since Cee brought up rock climbing, Atlanta Rocks! has a 2 for 1 coupon for their Perimeter location for the Intro Climbing class. It’s normally $35 per person, but with the coupon, it’s 2 for $35. Internet coupon for Atlanta Rocks!

By Chink

October 29, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

What about some good hot wings! Anybody know a good spot? I like Alpharetta Wings myself but looking for others…

By RELL - Pee's Standing

October 29, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

oo almost forgot my downtown decatur gems…raging burrito and zoclo’s…good stuff…and cheap….

By Kym

October 29, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

Tazzee Congrats on the new job and coming back to Atlanta. My friend is trying to get me to move end of next year…to Houston. That area near Perimeter Mall is one of my favorite places to live in Atlanta…great schools. I think if I do stay here at home I am going to look at moving over near MLK.

By MELO

October 29, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

don’t knock what you don’t know about it LMAO,u right..i dnt knw none of these places but uall sounding like they have greaaaaat food.Will try them.Hwz Highlander by Virginia Highlands on Monroe rd??

By Blow Me

October 29, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

Ceemeeli What you know about the Taste of Florida That place is the $HIT…Good Food…

Tazzee Yes indeed that place is the spot!!

The best non cheap date to me that would win my heart over….

Would be a guy to grab a tackle box, rods and go pick up some real worms and hit a like…Sit relax talk it out and pull out some real info while he is doing something he enjoys.

By RELL - Pee's Standing

October 29, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

@chink….jr crickets….good wings

dugans

everyone else just trying to keep up…lol

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

Ohhhh… I love hot wings!! I like them REALLY hot. But hard to find places that sell them like that outside of the South.

By AmazonRed

October 29, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

Most of u cant cook,thats why.

melo, lol. If all I can expect from now is Waffle House and “cheap eats” then I’ll never have to cook for someone else again.

I also like Harlem Bar.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

Best cheap date i had: The dude would pick me up in his “antique” convertible car with a 4pack of wine coolers frosty-chilled and some of my favorite snacks. i eat like a bird ‘n love snacks Playing mine and his favorite music/songs on the CD player/radio. And we would ride the ‘strips’ in Atlanta until we got tired…lauging and switching the pilot seat.

I luv’d it!!!

PoppaG - I’ve been on 1-2 rooftops in Midtown/Buckhead pa’layin’ too. Hehehe…for real.

By Tazzee

October 29, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this

Taste of Florida - that joint was great. Only been once food was great but dangit if I didn’t my daily sodium allowance in that one meal.

Kym Thanks. Houston is not ALL bad, just not for me. I thought about moving back in the city - but I can’t do the commute. I still might change my mind because the townhomes in Sandy Springs cost about the same as my last house in Atlanta - then you have to add on the Association fees.

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

Tazzee

You got mail.

Rell

I like the Watershed for my Decatur spot.

There is another spot that has all organic foods near Agnes Scott that I like also.

By Texas Pete

October 29, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

The best cheap date is a couple of beers with a girl ready to take a ride in the bed of my truck.

By Chink

October 29, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

Ok I know everybody likes coming to Atlanta but come on gots to be some other joints not in the city itself. I am not trying to drive cross country…lol Its hard enough coming down to spagetti junction!

Perimeter area is really nice … there is a bit of traffic on ashford and dunwoody during rush hour ..fyi

By DuShawn

October 29, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

TASTE OF FLORIDA Are they located on Flat Shoals across from Kroger and Dugans?

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

Rell

chink….jr crickets….good wings

I pretty much agree. Although, I do like some wings from this place on Delowe called “Mo’ Better Chicken”. They have this “boss Sauce” that is both spicy and sweet. It is pretty good.

Cee

PoppaG - I’ve been on 1-2 rooftops in Midtown/Buckhead pa’layin’ too. Hehehe…for real.

Good for you. At least you didn’t end up like some attorneys (that were cheating on their spouses) in Columbia, SC. They fell off the top and died. Ain’t that some mess.

By Blow Me

October 29, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

Dushawn

NO…Taste of FLorida it’s on Camp Creek Pkwy….right by the college park sign….The lil plaza on the right…Right before you get to the Cp sign.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

Dushawn TOF is in a plaza on CampCreek. Next to the Check Cashers, LOL, and a pizza joint.

Tazzee You can get the seafood garli/lime/seasonsalt mix on the side.

By MELO

October 29, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

hey Cee, send me the spreadsheet of all the eats places at 5.00 pm.

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this

Chink

Perimeter area is really nice … there is a bit of traffic on ashford and dunwoody during rush hour ..fyi

When I am up there during rush hour, I go to Cafe Intermezzo and chill for a minute. I don’t get home much later. 400 South can be a bish

There is a Chicago Style steakhouse (according to them, anyways) called Wildfire up there, I love that place as well.

Jimmy Buffett’s restaurant “Cheeseburger in Paradise” is up there, too.

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

They fell off the top and died. Ain’t that some mess.

PoppaG oouwww, wow! Yea, that’s a mess!…talk about regret.

By Tazzee

October 29, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

PoppaG thanks, I don’t have it yet, but I’m sure it’s coming.

By Poppa Grande

October 29, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

To bring the discussion full circle…

Cafe Intermezzo is a cheap, good, date spot.

By AmazonRed

October 29, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

When I’m up in Perimeter, I like to go to McKendrick’s Steakhouse. Definitely NOT a cheap eat.

I did have a date to “Cheeseburgers in Paradise” though. My date swore by the place and they make some slamming grape margarita. Now I take my friends there cuz of the margarita list. Ole!

By Sweet Mango

October 29, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

The Vortex is still my best burger spot. However, the turkey burger at Luckie Food Lounge is the best I’ve ever had the pleasure to eat. Talk about religious experience.

By Tazzee

October 29, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

Have a good night all!

I’m hungry…

By Cemeeli

October 29, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

Guys and gals, support your local Jr. Cricktes Tavern now open. Or enjoy a good ‘ol time and cheap eats at The Ultimate - good wings.

East Pernt!

…brought to you buy an Atlanta Poster Chile.

Ya’ll be easy!

By Leggs

October 29, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

Good night everyone!

By Jadrien

October 29, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this

Everyone have a good night. I have to go now. Got to get up for work early.

By rob

October 29, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this

have a good night!