Table Talk

By cliff zeider

March 15, 2007 9:12 AM | Link to this

Hey, You just can’t beat Windys. Cliff

By Rob Smith

March 15, 2007 9:16 AM | Link to this

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By Brian

March 15, 2007 9:43 AM | Link to this

Emma’s Kitchen on Hembree Road in Roswell It is a little hole in the wall in a small strip shopping center, but Emma makes great lasagna, ribs, fried chicken and real good side casseroles and veggies, all for a good price.

By Lois

March 15, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this

Corner Stop Cafe in downtown Lawrenceville. Great food and you can work off the calories by window shopping around the historic square.

By Doug

March 15, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this

The best place for southern food cannot be found by northern transplants.

By Rob Smith

March 15, 2007 2:20 PM | Link to this

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By Joy

March 15, 2007 3:45 PM | Link to this

If you are looking for good food you have to check out “The Beautiful” on Cascade Rd. This is the closest you will come to a home-cooked meal that was not made in your home.

By Jason

March 16, 2007 2:43 PM | Link to this

One of the best places for Southern cooking in Atlanta would have to be The Southern Skillet in Roswell on Alpharetta Highway. Great food at a very reasonable price and some of the best sweet tea in all of Atlanta.

By Pamela

March 16, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

Try 285 West Restaurant

By Rob Smith

March 19, 2007 8:55 AM | Link to this

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By Keith Lynch

March 20, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of Georgia. I would like to extend my apology to the citizens of the state for the commitments that I have made towards their lack of support concerning the unsolved death of my wife, Mrs. Gina B. Lynch, and the illegal removal and adoption of my children, Darnell, Ashley, and Brittany by the Department of Family and Children Services. Everyone knows that Family Services has a great record concerning the protection of children. Even though I’m not at fault in the disappearance or death of my wife whom anyone knows how she died. I have not seen my babies in over six years. I also would like to say that I’m sorry to have gotten on so many of your nerves in posting my tragedy and injustice in the blogs of crime and punishment seeking too expose the truth concerning the mistreatment that not only I but others have experienced at the hands of law enforcement and our public officials whom we’ve voted to protect our liberties. I believed if I was to write a book concerning my nightmare and introduce official evidence and documents, which would prove my claims it would be enough in given support in correcting a grave in justice, but I was wrong. If anyone can assist me in making my family whole please visit my website @ www.kllundypublishingllc.com and e-mail me with your proposal.

By Sherman

March 26, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

I agree with The Beautiful Restaurant & Paschals Restaurant.

By jjohns

March 26, 2007 10:10 AM | Link to this

The best southern style cooking in Atlanta has to be Luella’s. Everything you might try is among the absolute best you would’ve tried, e.g. fried or baked chicken and fish, mac’n’cheese,collards, peach cobbler,etc. And, they add some Louisiana favorites like red beans and rice, gumbo, and the best bread pudding I’ve ever had. It’s in an older neighborhood in SW Atlanta, but they’ve really done a great job of making it probably one of the nicer environments in which to enjoy southern style cooking. Do yourself a favor: www.luellastogo.com or 404 349 0662.

By ron

March 26, 2007 10:36 AM | Link to this

I just never understood going to a restaurant that has close to home cooking.When I go to a restaurant I go for non-homecooked food.There are fund raising barbeques held by local organizations all over the south that are hard to beat.

By Becky

March 26, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

Ron, I agree with you , if I want home cooking, I go right to my kitchen. BUT there are times when I am to tired to cook, or am traveling & want something close to what I would get at home..

By Me!

March 26, 2007 11:01 AM | Link to this

Ok Doug, first let me start by telling you I’m from NY and I think GA has some of the nastiest food I’ve ever had. Picadilly’s? YUCK!!! The best southern food is in Vriginia and the Carolinas, hands down.

By Baby Cisco

March 26, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

Matthews Cafeteria in downtown Tucker. Oh. My. God. Becky. The food is incredible. Thursday is pork chop day.

By Hamilton

March 26, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this

Uhhh…can anybody say “Mary Mac’s Tea Room???” R.I.P. Silver Grill.

By Mark

March 26, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

Journey’s End in Loganville.

By lovelyliz

March 26, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this

Granny’s House. She might be 96 years old, but she’s the best.

By Wes

March 26, 2007 12:08 PM | Link to this

Mauritza’s and Franks in Hapeville!! Very good food!!

By Artery Clogging Goodness

March 26, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

It isn’t in Atlanta, but Doug’s in Emerson is good for some good ol home cooking. The fried chicken is to die for.

By Steve

March 26, 2007 12:12 PM | Link to this

My mother in laws - no one comes close

By tex

March 26, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

aunt fanny’s cabin!

By Sunny

March 26, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

YUM, is Mary Mac’s still open? I used to love that place and made it a point to eat there each and every time I ever went downtown. There was also a place very similar on Chesire Bridge - The Prominade? Is that still around too?

By Carol

March 26, 2007 1:07 PM | Link to this

I agree Beautiful Restaurant and Ida’s on Campbellton Rd in SW Atlanta.

By Carol

March 26, 2007 1:08 PM | Link to this

One more place Michon’s in Hapeville.

By Karen

March 26, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this

Grayson Cafe in Grayson, GA. It is open for breakfast and lunch.

By Cletus Snow

March 26, 2007 1:35 PM | Link to this

Mary Macs is still open ,I believe it’s run by Asians now, but the food was great the last time I was there.Only those who speak of soda and not Coke would believe that a chef could prepare southern food properly, they may do well enough to fool the other transplants,but not a true southerner.Mathews cafeteria in Tucker is as good as you’ll find,food fit for a true southern gentleman.Thomases buffet in the old depot in Covington is good. The chicken livers on tuesday are outstanding and absolutely not to be missed,they are so good you’ll think you’ve died and gone to heaven.

By Lara

March 26, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this

Blue Willow Inn in Social Circle

By T

March 26, 2007 1:50 PM | Link to this

Hey Me! I just got back from upstate NY, and if you consider chili dogs to be great fare, then go back home. Southern cooks are gracious, warm and hospitable, and it shows in their cooking. For the best in town, try Carver’s Grocery. It’s an Atlanta institution with no frills soul food.

By Michael

March 26, 2007 1:55 PM | Link to this

Collard Green Cafe Might be the only one who thinks this

By Grrtch

March 26, 2007 2:00 PM | Link to this

Hailing from Athens, y’all try Weaver D’s and Wilson’s Soul Food. Mighty fine!! Weaver D’s in particular… ya gotta love that fried pork chop!

By Georgia

March 26, 2007 2:21 PM | Link to this

Ya’ll are making me HUNGRY!!!!!!

Does anyone remember The Old Country Buffett on Buford Highway, close to North Druid Hills Road? YUM-O!!!!

By mmm

March 26, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

Ok, this one is really on the southside. It’s Annie Laura’s on Ga Hwy 85. It’s worth the driver to Clayton County. Just get your food and go. Oh, if you are ordering fried fish or chicken, be prepared to wait. All fried foods are cooked to order. But, the baked chicken and dressing w/cranberry sauce are delicious!!!The peach cobbler is a dieter’s worst nightmare…cover your eyes!

By des

March 26, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this

Not in atlanta but Caseys in Suwanee rolls to die fo

By Ron

March 26, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this

Hunter’s BBQ just outside Ocilla, Georgia on GA Hwy. 32 E. Their pulled pork is so mouth watering good. Open Wednesdays through Sat. Jerry is carrying on “Big Carls” tradition. Small in size but always friendly and fast.

By Georgia

March 26, 2007 2:51 PM | Link to this

Des Where is Casey’s in Suwannee?

By chris

March 26, 2007 2:56 PM | Link to this

Definately, Doug’s in Emerson. I always get plates to take home with me for the next day. The prices are also GREAT!

By Sunny

March 26, 2007 3:13 PM | Link to this

In my earlier post I asked if the Prominade was still on Chesire Bridge Road? I was wrong about the name, it was Colonaide…….very similar to Mary Mac’s…….

By Doug

March 26, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this

Ok Doug, first let me start by telling you I’m from NY …. You can stop there (NUFF SAID)

By Kacee

March 26, 2007 3:54 PM | Link to this

The best place I’ve found is the Green Tomato off Hwy 92 in Woodstock. It’s in the Kroger shopping center next to the dollar store. They have the most amazing meats, veggies, desserts, and salad bar. Plus, you cannot beat the prices. I eat there once a week with my entire family and have yet to be disappointed.

By Mitchy

March 26, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this

GEORGIA (& Des)sorry to jump the gun… Kacey’s Home Cooking 3103 Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd Suwanee GA 30024

It’s just west of I-85, on the north side of the street.

By Stuart Whatley

March 26, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

You must try John’s Place on Jonesboro Rd. in Forest Park…There’s line out the door every day for lunch….Probably one of the best meat and three’s I’ve ever had…One meat, three vegetables, corn bread and sweet tea for under $6.

By Me!

March 26, 2007 4:05 PM | Link to this

T, I see you can’t read very well because I said the best food is in Virginia and the Carolinas not NY.

P.S. I’m from New York City not upstate. That’s like comparing apples and oranges.

By Me!

March 26, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

Doug, last time I checked NY has the finest chefs from all over the world. I’m sure I would be able to recognize good food when presented. Unlike you I’ve eaten more than just grits and collard greens.

By Kim

March 26, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this

When did it become acceptable to call canned vegetables and frozen, bagged and fried vegetables “home-style, southern cooking”? That’s not cooking! That’s heating and serving!

I realize I may be a purist, but Southern, home-style, cooking should be fresh meat, bread and vegetables.

By MountainDawg

March 26, 2007 4:48 PM | Link to this

Granny’s done gone on now, and there’s not any place that holds a candle to her down-home cookin’ (God rest her soul). However, “Southern Style” off Hwy 20 & “Family Tradition” off Towne Lake Pkwy are pretty good. In a pinch, I don’t mind Cracker Barrel once in a while either. ;-)

Kacee, I’ll have to try Green Tomato…thanks!

By Southern Belle

March 26, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this

HEY NORTHERNERS!

Y’all hush up now! Go wash ‘er hands and git ready for supper. Don’t make me come in there. Fussin’ over who has the best southern food? I ain’t never heard such a fuss before I my life. Now sit down, fix your plate and eat. Don’t let this good food git cold and hush that fussin’ right now, you hear?

;)

By G354ME

March 26, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this

Everyone can have their favorites and most of the places listed I have not tried so I can’t put them down(I was not impressed with Mary Mac’s though). But if I’m not going home for a homecooked Sunday dinner, then I’m just as happy at the Blue Willow in Social Circle.

It’s not Southern Cookin’ but I also love Frank’s off I85 south of Union City.

As to By Me, I have found lots of good eating in SC, but in all my trips through NC and Virginia I’ll just eat at Cracker Barrel because I haven’t found any good local resturants and the one recommended haven’t been anything worth bragging on. I would welcome recommendations somewhere off I95 in NC or Virginia or near Williamsburg since that is my normal route.

By G354ME

March 26, 2007 5:02 PM | Link to this

I haven’t seen it listed, but I wasn’t overly impressed with the Green Manor in Union City either. It was okay, but it was no Blue Willow. I wish I could remember the name, but if you are ever in Statesboro there is a great Suothern restuarant on the main drag through town in an old house that had vegetables taste as though they were picked that morning on the farm.

By redtop

March 26, 2007 5:57 PM | Link to this

I grew up in the country waaaay down in south Georgia and I know home cookin’. No place compares to a little place down in Waycross called Old Times. Nothing like a pan of fried fatback to send the heart sputtering!

By Attila

March 26, 2007 6:44 PM | Link to this

By far the B-B-Que at Old South in Smyrna! Joy and her family have the best sliced pork and stew in the country! The sauce is unbelievable! This is small town Bar B Que at its best!

By Grandpa Jack

March 26, 2007 7:00 PM | Link to this

Yes, Colonnade is there & cookin’ :) :) :)

By DP

March 26, 2007 7:19 PM | Link to this

Out of the way but the Airport Cafe at charlie Brown field. The best in Atlanta from this ole southern Boy. One price and you get meat and two plus bread and Sweet tea…..

By Brandon

March 27, 2007 2:49 AM | Link to this

While not in Atlanta, Snooky’s in Statesboro, along with the place mentioned by G354ME (Uncle Shug’s Fried Chicken, known to locals simply as Shug’s) are darn good. I was NOT impressed at all with Mary Mac’s. I have yet to try John Boy’s Home Cooking in Snellvile. My father, born and raised in Tuscaloosa, AL (and who grew up with great Southern cooking) wasn’t too impressed with Journey’s End in Loganville. Just as it is with BBQ, the best Southern food seems to be found in the worst-looking places.

By barbara

March 27, 2007 8:33 AM | Link to this

The “best” southern cooking can be found at the Longstreet Cafe in Gainesville, Ga. If you have not had the pleasure of being there, then it is time that you try it. Their fried chicken is great; the catfish and hush puppies (served on Friday)are outstanding; the fried okra is like fresh! The corn bread is wonderful as well as the big “cathead” biscuits. They have a large selection of vegetables and meats every day.

By kuntrylvr

March 27, 2007 8:50 AM | Link to this

OK, THE BEST BY FAR, IS….(drum roll please),,,IF YOU TRAVEL ABOUT 40 OR SO MILES SOUTH OF ATLANTA TO JACKSON,GEORGIA. RIGHT OFF OF I-75, FAMILY STYLE ALL YOU CAN EAT, THE PLACE IS CALLED “BUCKNER’S” AND IT IS BY FAR THE BOMB. GO HUNGRY LEAVE HAPPY….YUM YUM…….

By Mark

March 27, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this

John Boy’s Home Cooking in Snellvile is lousy! Southern food served up by chinese.

By des

March 27, 2007 9:02 AM | Link to this

Georgia, its across from the old Falcon Training grounds at I-85 and l’ville suwannee rd. I believe it used to be a Denny’s. It is next door to a motel. Wonderful meats and veggies.

By des

March 27, 2007 9:04 AM | Link to this

Georgia, its across from the old Falcon Training grounds at I-85 and l’ville suwannee rd. I believe it used to be a Denny’s. It is next door to a motel. Wonderful meats and veggies.

By des

March 27, 2007 9:04 AM | Link to this

Georgia, its across from the old Falcon Training grounds at I-85 and l’ville suwannee rd. I believe it used to be a Denny’s. It is next door to a motel. Wonderful meats and veggies.

By JD

March 27, 2007 9:09 AM | Link to this

Mother’s Restaurant in Newnan has great home cooked, real southern food.

By Smith Barney

March 27, 2007 9:21 AM | Link to this

Thelmas is the best…hands down. Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Black Eyed Peas; it’s an institution that deserves attention, but good luck finding a place to park. On the other hand, Mary Mac’s Tea Room is certainly not worth mentioning. I like the lady who gives you a back rub, but the food ain’t nothing to write home about. Just my two cents.

By jimbo

March 27, 2007 9:24 AM | Link to this

If the food the column writer described is southern, well then I’m an Eskimo. That stuff might be considered new wave, nouvelle something or the other, or just plain weird for messing up chicken and dumplings and greens.

By Ga Girl

March 27, 2007 9:28 AM | Link to this

M & J’s in Marietta on Powder Springs Rd at Macland is wonderful. It is a country buffet with a different menu each day. Great food, variety, extremely clean, friendly people for $6.50, all you can eat.

By RealSouth

March 27, 2007 9:40 AM | Link to this

3 BROTHERS CATERING serves the absolute best soul food, without a doubt. All the food is spiced just right, and it’s cooked the way your granny used to make it. I’ve heard some say it’s even better than their granny’s cooking.

http://3brotherscatering.googlepages.com

You’ll never want to eat at another one of these places again.

By Mark

March 27, 2007 9:43 AM | Link to this

kuntrylvr- I agree. Buckners is the bomb. Do they still seat you at a table with lazy susan’s and with strangers?

By TT

March 27, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this

I agree with kuntrylvr about Buckner’s. Great food, all you can eat, great sweet tea. Also in Jackson is Fresh Air BBQ, probably some of the best BBQ and brunswick stew I’ve ever eaten (Fresh Air also in Macon, GA). Every time I go to Macon, I make sure to get some Fresh Air BBQ and stew to take home for dinner. Another good home-cooking place is in Milledgeville, called Country Buffet. You won’t find it without directions from a local. Best country-fried steak/gravy and baked chicken ever. Good greens and peas, too. Fresh-squeezee lemonade to drink and excellent sweet tea.

By LR

March 27, 2007 10:01 AM | Link to this

The Blue Willow Inn in Social Circle is the best!

By Carmen

March 27, 2007 10:06 AM | Link to this

From the perspective of a native Georgian, if you are looking for the “real deal” in Southern cooking, look no farther than Carver’s Grocery Store on Marietta or the BBQ Kitchen on Virginia Ave., down near the airport.

By kuntrylvr

March 27, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

YEP, SURE DO, THEY ARE CLOSED ON MONDAY,TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS, WIDE OPEN THE REST OF THE DAYS, AND STILL HAVE FAST SEATING..

By kuntrylvr

March 27, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this

HEY MARK, YEP, SURE DO, THEY ARE CLOSED ON MONDAY,TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS, WIDE OPEN THE REST OF THE DAYS, AND STILL HAVE FAST SEATING..

By jenjen826

March 27, 2007 10:15 AM | Link to this

The Dillard House in Dillard Ga. Hands down the best place ever!

By Jo

March 27, 2007 10:17 AM | Link to this

Wish I could remember the name, it’s a little, mostly take-out place in Grant Park, Chef something? The food is excellent & homestyle (‘cept for the mashed potatoes, sorry!) & I just love the proprietress, she is a trip & the sweetest lady! Now that I’ve moved more north, Bob’s Homestyle Country Buffet on Roswell Rd. Again, instant mashed potatoes (ugh) but everything else is to die for & the prices are great. Very friendly staff too. Try it Fridays & Saturdays for the fried chicken livers, yum! But if I say so myself, you’ll find some good eatin’ in my own kitchen. Not to brag, but my baked chicken, sweet potato casserole & homemade mac & cheese are heavenly if I do say so myself,& me a Jewish girl originally from up North, yet!

By Cheri

March 27, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this

This little place that used to be in the Toco Hills Shopping Center, might have been called The Collard Green cafe but oh, their peach cobbler was the best! Um, why is that long, boring whine by Keith Lynch even ON this blog? I mean, who even cares? Get a grip!

By ET

March 27, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this

Carver’s on Marietta Street (on the left beyond King Plow when traveling from downtown) is absolutely unsurpassed for quality and quantity. Very respectable runner-up designations go to Matthew’s in Tucker, Doug’s in Emerson aka Lower Cartersville, Lunch on Main in College Park, Blue Willow in Social Circle, and Dillard House in Dillard. A posthumous designation is awarded to Thomas Restaurant at the State Farmer’s Market in Jonesboro which closed last year.

By Southern Born and Proud of it!

March 27, 2007 10:56 AM | Link to this

The Blue Willow is good. Just make reservations because the wait can be long.

I didn’t care for The Colonnade’s food. I gave it a shot twice.

I didn’t care for Mary Mac’s. I gave it a shot three times several years ago.

Downtown Atlanta’s Pascal’s was good back in the day.

I agree that the best Southern cooking can be found in the rinky dink mom and pops. Long-time, take-your-time, traditional cooks that fix the food as if they’re in their own home.

I’m sorry, Asian community, your take on Southern cooking is NOT authentic! Southern cooking is not about fast food, low-cost ingredients to make food stretch. There’s much more to Southern cooking than that!

By KJ

March 27, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

Has anyone been to Busy Bee? They have the best food. Also the Beautiful is good.

Mary Macs needs to close down, there time has pasted.

By tulsabravo

March 27, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this

Not that I live in Georgia anymore, but if you’re ever in Tulsa,OK, you have to go to Evelyn’s. It’s on the north side of the airport, and it has the best okra and tomatoes, and mac and cheese I’ve ever had. And the meatloaf on Mondays is spectacular. Ms. Wanda used to own and run Wanda J’s and then ran a catering business, but Evelyn’s beats them all.

By Good EATS

March 27, 2007 11:27 AM | Link to this

Mrs. Wilke’s Dining Room in Savannah, Ga: it’s served in family style dining… and the food beats the Dillard and Smith house… you better believe that the cornbread, buttermilk biscuits, collards, fried chicken, and the cheesiest mac’n cheese is to die for, oh and it’s $15 a head to eat everything and anything all you want!!! Are you there yet?

By Good EATS

March 27, 2007 11:35 AM | Link to this

Pitty Pat’s was the place to be in Carrollton, Ga in the town square to bad it’s not there anymore if anyone had been there please say you know how good it was…Amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By tommy byrd

March 27, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this

The best by far is Cox’s Cafe on Lower Poplar ST in Macon,GA.The best fried pork chops and salmon patties you can get anywhere.Also,great fried cornbread and vegetables.

By Jack

March 27, 2007 11:53 AM | Link to this

Queenie’s on LaVista past Northlake Mall.

By Jim Morrow

March 29, 2007 9:56 AM | Link to this

Take a short drive up I-75 to exit 312 in Calhoun, the home of BJ’s Restaurant, for true southern dining. Marvelous country fried steak, juicy friend tenderloins, to-die-for collards and turnip greens, spicy mexican cornbread, cauliflower casserole and their signature sweet potato crunch. Yum-yum! They have a web site that’s brand new www.bjscafe.com that will show you more. It’s worth the drive

By Donna Outlaw

March 29, 2007 10:02 AM | Link to this

Gumbeaux’s in Douglasville is fantastic! I always have to go when I’m in Georgia for some Tiger Stadium Tailgate “Dip” and Bourbon Street Crawfish Dip plus they serve Community Coffee and if you’re from southeast Louisiana, you know that’s the only good kind! I want to correct an article in the AJC online about a restaurant called Just Loaf’n that gives New Orleans credit for Community Coffee. Baton Rouge is the true origin! (and we sell sno balls at seasonal sno ball stands, not as dessert offerings in restaurants…lol) When I lived in the Carroll/Haralson County area, I really did miss those sno ball stands. There’s nothing like a spearmint sno ball on a hot summer day!