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Monday, March 24, 2008
Move over Rachael: Norcross on $40 a day
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
If you are hungry and looking for restaurant to grab some grub, Norcross, incorporated or otherwise, is in no short supply.
It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. Norcross was once the getaway resort town for Atlanta socialites.
Times may have changed some since, but Norcross has something for everyone from the very low end to the fairly high end and just about any kind of cuisine you can think of.
I have yet to sample all Norcross has to offer and I thought it would be fun to take a culinary tour of Norcross befitting one of Rachael Ray’s signature shows “$40 a day.” But I have a few more rules:
I have never eaten at the restaurant before.
One restaurant must be new to the area.
One meal must be eaten on the east side of I-85, another between I-85 and Downtown Norcross, and one in Downtown Norcross.
Let’s see how well I faired eating out on $40 a day in Norcross!
Breakfast - “Old Timers Breakfast” and coffee.
Cracker Barrel 6175 McDonough Drive Norcross, Ga. -
$10.03
Yes, I already broke a rule, but I have never been to the Norcross location, so it qualified. It appears that Cracker Barrel hasn’t really changed much in 20 years with the “General Store” and the very country cottage style décor that sets the tone for their food.
Lunch - baby back ribs, caesar salad and the ABSOLUTE BEST mashed potatoes that have ever crossed my lips. And, of course, iced tea. Norcross Station Café 40 South Peachtree Street Norcross, GA - $23.13
I had heard so much about Norcross Station and I was pleasantly surprised because I was expecting a diner/sandwich shop kind of atmosphere. The décor inside really mirrors the charm of both the surrounding downtown area and the railroad history of the building with a great menu selection.
Dinner - cheeseburger with tomato and jalapeno (fresh..not pickled) with a Diet Coke.
Five Guys Burgers 5860 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross, GA - $7.09
I had $6.84 left in my budget by the time dinner rolled around, which was fine because I was far from hungry thanks to breakfast and lunch. Five Guys has a typical burger joint diner atmosphere which is getting rave reviews by the experts.. and my friends!
Total for the day: $40.25. I busted it (and probably my diet) by 25 cents. I doubt Rachael Ray is gonna jump out of the shadows to beat me with her rolling pin.
Where would you have eaten for $40 a day in Norcross following the same rules?
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