http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com Save on Atlanta attractions and everday family fun Sat, 19 May 2012 11:29:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/silver-skillet-a-trip-back-in-time-and-a-few-good-dishes/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/silver-skillet-a-trip-back-in-time-and-a-few-good-dishes/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 01:30:03 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=809 I’m a sucker for a good ole Southern Breakfast reminiscent of what my Grandma used to make. You know… the kind of meal that’s comprised of a hearty meat, at least 2 eggs, and a side of grits or potatoes. Of course it’s also typically accompanied by a fluffy biscuit that you can unashamedly use [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/silver-skillet-a-trip-back-in-time-and-a-few-good-dishes/feed/ 0 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/pumpkin-pancakes-egg-nog-french-toast-and-more-at-j-christophers/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/pumpkin-pancakes-egg-nog-french-toast-and-more-at-j-christophers/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:54:53 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=660 J. Christopher’s is a great restaurant to treat out of town guests and now that the holidays are approaching, you can enjoy dishes packed with festive flavors. My family recently gathered there for breakfast. As soon as I entered and saw Pumpkin Pancakes dusted with powdered sugar listed as the special, I knew exactly what to order. [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/pumpkin-pancakes-egg-nog-french-toast-and-more-at-j-christophers/feed/ 0 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/best-restaurants-in-marietta-square/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/best-restaurants-in-marietta-square/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:00:21 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=433 In the TripAdvisor article titled Marietta Dining Overview there is a great summary of restaurants worth visiting in Marietta Square and beyond. Some of the favorites mentioned in the Square are… Hemingway’s at 29 West Park Square which is a tropical bar and grill. The recommended fare is the Paradise Burger, a Po’ Boy, or [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/best-restaurants-in-marietta-square/feed/ 0 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/atlanta-restaurants-and-attractions-rating-scale/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/atlanta-restaurants-and-attractions-rating-scale/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:00:16 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=443 Here’s the rating scale for Atlanta Restaurants and Attractions. This is my personal opinion so take it for what its worth! It’s merely a gauge to help you create your own personal list of fun things to do in Atlanta. ATTRACTIONS A definite must for locals and out of town guests – take them here! [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/atlanta-restaurants-and-attractions-rating-scale/feed/ 2 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/access-atlantas-best-of-the-big-a/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/access-atlantas-best-of-the-big-a/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:00:58 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=240 Are you curious about what other people think is the best Atlanta has to offer in food, drink or just plain ole fun? Well, there’s a convenient way to find out. Check out Access Atlanta’s Best of the Big A for a complete list of the best restaurants and fun things to do in Atlanta [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/access-atlantas-best-of-the-big-a/feed/ 0 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/atlanta-restaurant-recipes-a-great-find-on-eveningedge/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/atlanta-restaurant-recipes-a-great-find-on-eveningedge/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:00:42 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=176 If you’re searching for delicious recipes from your favorite Atlanta restaurants, you could pick up a few good cookbooks such as Atlanta Classic Desserts or individual cookbooks offered by popular Atlanta restaurants. Alternatively, you can visit eveningedge.com a site developed by the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) and check out its extensive selection of recipes from [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/atlanta-restaurant-recipes-a-great-find-on-eveningedge/feed/ 0 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/dogwood-notable-grits-bar-and-baked-mac-and-cheese/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/dogwood-notable-grits-bar-and-baked-mac-and-cheese/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:05 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=190 I first saw an ad for Dogwood in one of Atlanta’s fine dining magazines. After reading about the Grits bar I immediately dog-eared the page and placed the restaurant at the top of my “Must Try” list. I thought Dogwood would be a good choice for my husband’s birthday dinner. Restaurant.com happened to be offering [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/dogwood-notable-grits-bar-and-baked-mac-and-cheese/feed/ 1 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/mary-macs-sweet-tea-recipe/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/mary-macs-sweet-tea-recipe/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:26 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=174 Mary Mac’s Sweet Tea was voted as the best Sweet Tea in Atlanta according to Access Atlanta’s Best of the Big A. Honorable mention goes to the following restaurants: OK Cafe in Buckhead Bar-B-Que House in Lithia Springs Taqueria del Sol Busy Bee Cafe in downtown Atlanta If you’d like to recreate Mary Mac’s Sweet Tea at [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/mary-macs-sweet-tea-recipe/feed/ 1 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/rias-bluebird-cool-tshirts-welcoming-atmosphere-very-good-pancakes/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/rias-bluebird-cool-tshirts-welcoming-atmosphere-very-good-pancakes/#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 19:04:57 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=161 Ever since I read about how the New York Times listed Ria’s Bluebird’s Buttermilk pancakes as the best in the world, I’ve been eager to try them. For me, when it comes to pancakes, it doesn’t get much better than DeWaffleBakers and IHOP so these had better be great. So I invited my family to [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/rias-bluebird-cool-tshirts-welcoming-atmosphere-very-good-pancakes/feed/ 0 http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/jezebel-magazine-top-100-atlanta-restaurants/ http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/jezebel-magazine-top-100-atlanta-restaurants/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 14:56:38 +0000 Atlanta Fun http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/?p=151 Jezebel Magazine is one of Atlanta’s premiere publications and is known as “the” Guide to Upscale Living in Atlanta and beyond. Every month, the magazine features Atlanta’s best restaurants, homes, fashion, shopping, events, travel destinations and culture.   Here are the top 10 restaurants in Atlanta according to Jezebel for 2008.   1.   Bacchanalia 1198 [...]]]> http://funthingstodoinatlantaga.com/jezebel-magazine-top-100-atlanta-restaurants/feed/ 1