Went here last year with the lovely Blissful Glutton and have been coming back regularly. It’s great that there are two locations in opposite sides of the city. The original spot in Marietta is pretty cool — it’s a grocery, travel agency, jewelry store, deli, butcher shop, and a cafeteria, all in one. While the [...]
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New Saigon Vietnamese Bistro
No, really, it’s called New Saigon. And it’s also new… ish. It’s located next door to Super H (Johns Creek) in the same strip mall. It’s so nice inside. Prices are very reasonable. Food is okay, not mind-blowing good, but not bad either. They use good cuts of meat. The porkchop is thick (for a [...]
What Bagels?
So you already know by now. The best bagels in Atlanta are not in Atlanta. They’re in Alpharetta. All of them. These elusive bagels — because if you live in the city, you must fight traffic, make the 45-minute trek up north and make sure you get there before 2PM OR have [...]
Good sides: Smokejack BBQ
Three of my most favorite barbecue places in town comes from a grandson, a bird, and some brothers. But since I am an Equal Opportunity Eater, I also go to all the other hundred (bbq) places in town. You know how servers ask if it’s the first time you’ve been to a place? [...]
Newsflash: Hong Kong House
Verdict: RUN, don’t walk. And. Get. There. NOW!!!
Chinese Elvis. Better than the King himself. He provides live entertainment nightly.
Family friends invited us to the grand opening on July 3rd. But I was in Sanibel at the time. Talks of real, authentic Cantonese cooking circulated and wouldn’t die down — with the chef [...]
Get a Free Car Wash in Johns Creek
Has your trusty ride been longing for a bath after days of hauling you around town in this insane heat? Well, we have great news for you and your beloved buggy, the Bank of North Georgia in Johns Creek is sponsoring a free car wash…
Great Barbecue Served Fast
I have got to tell you, this was a great choice. I got the pulled pork plate and was it ever something to savor! The pork was tender and full of flavor. The helpings piled onto our plates were more than my momma used to dish out at the family reunion a…
A Healthy Lunch That Tastes Great!
Looking to find something quick, tasty, and healthy for lunch? My Friend’s Place is a great little sandwich shop featuring great, healthy food and very reasonable prices. What’s more, they have a lot to choose from across a plethora of sandwich categor…
Great Taste Made From Scratch
The best place in Alpharetta to discover a truly original, fresh, made from scratch hamburger is Scratch Fresh on Highway 9 just north of Windward Parkway. Kevin Jones, the owner, makes incredible hamburgers with an impressive array of free toppings pr…
A Haircut Back in Time!
A real barbershop catering just to men seems to be little more than a footnote in the nostalgic memories of our fathers. I think the last time I had a haircut at a genuine barbershop was in 1985.
BB’s Bagels and Diner
I’ve been addicted to BB’s bagels lately. My brother regularly sends or brings me H&H Bagels from New York but I’ve found a close substitute here in the ‘burbs. These are boiled bagels, made from scratch daily. They are chewy, dense, and yeasty, with a tiny hint of sour, and a tad [...]
Food find: Essex Bagels
Two words: boiled bagels. If you’re a New Yorker then you know what I’m talking about. My brother regularly sends or brings me H&H Bagels from New York but I’ve found a close substitute here in the metro: Essex Bagels.
These huge, authentic NY bagels (the size of a child’s head) are [...]
Cafe Q Sichuan Cuisine
This Chinese family owned and operated authentic Sichuan joint has only been open barely two weeks yet they seem to already attract a bevy of Chinese customers. The chef came to Alpharetta by way of Mississippi where he used to own a Chinese restaurant for years. After 8 years here, he decided to [...]
Cheap Eats: V1 @ Super H
V1 occupies the newest vacated spot inside the Super H Mart in Johns Creek. A scaled-down version of their main spot on Buford Highway, V1 offers their famous bbq: duck, roast pork, crispy pork, and chicken. Noodle soups, stir-fried noodles, and fried rice are the staples here. V1 offers solid [...]
Satay House
I’ve been going here for many years. It’s a solid place for Americanized Thai and Malaysian food. Don’t get me wrong, though, as the food here is quite delicious — but milder in taste than its Southeast Asian counterparts. Still, food is consistently tasty.
A must try here is the Roti Canai. [...]
