Smart Eating

By Jen

August 18, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

For Australian baked goods I go to the Australian Bakery in East Atlanta.

By jakesdad

August 18, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

they may not be considered “high” end by serious cooks but we are lucky enough to have a Fresh Market almost across the street from the main entrance to our subdivision which has all but eliminated our restaurant-going over the last four years. that’s actually more about kids and sitters than $ but either way we haven’t had to give up fine dining.

By CCPS Teacher

August 18, 2008 6:00 PM | Link to this

DeKalb Farmer’s Market in Decatur is a wonderful place that has about everything I want.

Whole Foods has things I can’t get anywhere else. I eat lunch there sometimes on Sunday.

Sometimes, I get a vegetable plate and then put something on the grill for the rest of the meal.

The Dessert, BBQ, Cheese, Olive, and Salad Bars are perfect for 1-2 servings of a favorite food.

By just a few comments

August 18, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

Unfortunately I do not live anywhere near the DeKalb Farmers Market. But I do live near a Fresh Market and sort of near Trader Joe’s. Once in a while I will pick up something for dinner as I pass by TFM on my way home from work. I like their rotisserie chicken salad and some of their other salads. Trader Joe’s - not so much. I’ve tried a couple of their frozen entrees but have not found them anything terrific to warrant the trip. Not being crazy about cooking or going out, my favorite thing is just to buy a meal at my fave Asian or Italian resto and divide it into two lunches and get jealous glares from co-workers.

By krisp

August 18, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this

I’ve found that Patton’s Meat Market in Duluth is the best for fresh cut Steak, chicken, pork and fish. They carry Certified Angus brand beef, which you can’t find at grocery stores. They cut any way that I request for my recipes.

By klblez

August 18, 2008 9:06 PM | Link to this

Target is a good store to get neat, funky and unique stuff. The Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, Hobby Lobby, Real Deals in Jefferson and interestingly enough - the magazine abc distributing offers some niftly little items.

By nono

August 18, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this

The Douglasville Retail Meat and Smokehouse. They make their own sausage, sell incredibly good steak, smoke their own jerky, have great desserts, and I HIGHLY recommend their sage dressing stuffed pork chops—pop in the oven and 45 minutes later you’ve got a gourmet dinner and the house smells amazing…

By Ebaby

August 19, 2008 6:19 AM | Link to this

Patak’s seems to be a well kept secret for die-hard sausage and processed meat fans. It specializes in Polish meats but I think it has a small variety of other european specialties. I think its in West Cobb, pretty well hidden too, but worth the drive.

By joey

August 19, 2008 7:41 AM | Link to this

Chef Fu Chi at our neighborhood Chinese eaterie told me he buys all of his meats from an associate of his, who works at the animal shelter. I can’t figure out why someone who wholesales meat would want to work a 2nd job at the animal shelter.

By Andrew

August 19, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

Star Provisions on Howell Mill has a good selection of high end cured meats, steaks, seafood and other foodie supplies. I buy my grits and sea salts there.

Great sandwich counter/take away for lunch.

By Kate

August 20, 2008 6:22 AM | Link to this

Elizabeth,

I am curious - where do you buy frozen cheese straw dough that is good as you can make from scratch? I would like to try some!

By Marci

August 20, 2008 7:04 AM | Link to this

Return to Eden is a vegetarian grocery that has some amazing things. It’s also locally owned and operated, and the people who work there actually know their products. They offer various tours of the store geared towards special dietary needs, such as gluten-free. For example, I asked for a personal tour for “things my picky daughter who needs more healthy calories will eat”. I had 30 minutes one-on-one time with Jodi, who was a lot of fun and had some great ideas for me.

By Yosef

August 20, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this

Try Buford Farmers Market on Buford Hwy near 285. Great seafood selection, sushi grade even, tons of meat, Korean and Japanese products, great produce.

By Becky

August 20, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

nono, is the place that you mention in Douglasville off of King’s Hwy.? If it is, I didn’t know that they sold to the public & I will certainly(sp) go by there & try it out..Thanks for you input..

By Foodie Girl

August 20, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

Whole Paycheck. There is no better place to go when you’re in the mood for a $5.00 artichoke or a $3.00 roll of toilet paper.

I really miss Harris Teeter. Losing that chain in Atlanta hurt.

By b1ondie420

September 16, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

Patak is great for meat.

I can always find interesting foods and a great selection of wines and tea at Cost Plus World Market.

By caroline

September 27, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this

Best Meat in Town : Wilkes Meat Market, Peachtree Industrial & Suwanee Dam. Will cut to order and have prime meats. Friendly too

By Elyse

January 25, 2009 2:10 PM | Link to this

I love to shop at Parker’s Pantry - Everything Fun About Food! This catalog store offers the best in quality cookware, bakeware and entertaining accessories like crystal stemware. Their customer service is great; orders placed before 3:00pm EST ship the same day, and almost everything is in stock!

[www.parkerspantry.com]