Georgia Food Tour

We Prepare Our Dishes With Food And Love

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

You can find some of the best restaurants in Georgia off the beaten path or right around the corner. Southern hospitality is as common around here as the southern cooking.
Brunswick stew, fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, and fried okra are just a few of the great dishes you will find on almost any menu. If you stop at a small caf and look at there menu, you can almost bet that anything on the menu will be made from scratch. Sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee with homemade buttermilk biscuits with the red eye gravy for breakfast any day of the week.
In some of the out-of-the-way restaurants in Georgia, some of the food resources would more than likely come straight from the garden. Growing your own vegetables is a natural way of life here. Fresh cucumbers, corn, beans, and squash are a few of the items that you can expect to be fresh from the garden. You can also expect some great food dishes prepared with love when you sit down at any restaurant in the south because they want you to come back again for meals that are more mouth-watering than anything you have experienced.

Taste The Excitement We Put Into Each Dish

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Have you ever had a meal that emits love, care, and excitement? Can you tell when a cook puts his everything into that dish you were served, as if it were his last? If not, then you have experienced some of the greatest food on the planet. Southern cooking is some of the most traditional, best tasting food in the country. Restaurant after restaurant is pouring with homemade dishes and traditional classics; dishes that scream fun and excitement.

Georgia restaurants offer an incredible sense of hospitality and an even better family environment. Our cooks perfect each and every home-cooked meal so that you are satisfied from the very first bite all the way down to your very last bite. Southern classics are overflowing from the Georgian kitchens right onto your very own table. The Southern comfort food you have learned to love and respect is cooked especially for you, your friends, and your family to make every dining experience better than the last. So, if you are looking for a delicious, home cooked meal in which the excitement can actually be tasted, then the restaurants that inhabit the beautiful state of Georgia are absolute best place to start looking. Enjoy!Keep looking, there’s more: 10 restaurant supply items every home cook should buy

Not Only Do We Serve Hospitality, We Serve Food

admin — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Georgia is a sweet-as-peaches Southern state with great hospitality and even better food. Foodies and families will relish in the magnificent dining choices throughout the state, and marvel at the welcoming nature of food establishments. Eating in Georgia is unlike anything you have experienced, and something you will want more of on a regular basis.

From fried chicken to more elegant dishes, there is something for everyone with the unique cuisine found in Atlanta, Savannah, and every corner of the state. If you want something high class, it’s easily accessible. Looking for something family orientated? There are hundreds of options in Atlanta alone. Since Atlanta happens to be the largest city in the Southeast, you will find a larger concentration of varied options here, but you shouldn’t limit yourself to big city dining.

To have the greatest down-home experiences, check out small diners and locally owned restaurants for your dining needs. You will love the charming accents and hopefully you can scores some melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork, Southern style.

Georgia not only serves classic Southern hospitality, but there is food around every corner. If you are planning a family vacation to the area, come with extra roomy clothes and a desire to chow on some of the nations best Southern food.

Atlanta’s Best Dives

admin — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Atlanta is a city rich in food history from Pecan plantations in the 1700s to the cutting-edge food scene of today. Here we explore some of the city’s best known and most revered dives – the type of restaurant where jackets aren’t required and the eats better be good.

The Varsity: An Atlanta food list just wouldn’t be complete without this venerable institution that started its nearly century-long run as a car hop joint. The Varsity specializes in hot dogs, “chiliburgers” and and crispy peach pies. Come hungry and leave your calorie counter at home.

Carver’s: A meat and three in the traditional sense, this joint serves up country cooking the way mama used to make. Specializing in the classics like banana pudding and fried chicken, Carvers is an Atlanta institution used to pleasing the masses.

Willy’s: You wouldn’t expect to find a deliciously authentic California style burrito place right in the heart of Midtown but that’s exactly what you’ll get at Willy’s. A well-guarded Atlanta secret (until now), this burrito bastion serves up cantina food with flair.

Throw the kids in the car and set your Atlanta Home security system – tonight’s the night to check out one of Atlanta’s best dives! You may leave feeling greasy and gross but it’ll all be worth it just to check one of these landmarks off your list.

Blackberry Peach Pie a la Mode

www.georgiafoodtour.org — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

There are tons of recipes out there for traditional peach pie, but we love the following spin on the classic since it incorporates another wonderful element of summer blackberries. We adore it and believe it will become one of your classic summer favorites, as well.

Ingredients 4 cups fresh peaches that have been peeled, pitted, and sliced1 cup fresh blackberries cup white sugar cup brown sugar3 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon good quality ground cinnamon2 nine inch pie crusts (frozen or freshly prepared)2 tablespoons softened butterVanilla ice creamDirections

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Place peaches and berries in a large bowl and gently toss with sugars (white and brown), flour, and cinnamon. Let sit for 15 minutes.

With a slotted spoon transfer well drained fruit mixture to pie crust. Keep remaining juices.

Dot with butter.

Top with remaining pie crust, crimp, and cut vents in top. Sprinkle with additional white sugar, if desired.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until crust is golden.

Before serving, top with ice cream and drizzle with the remaining juices from the soaked fruit (step 3).

Enjoy!

Freestone are the best variety to choose for baking purposes

Horseradish Grill

www.georgiafoodtour.org — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Horseradish Grill is Atlanta’s oldest and most continuously operated restaurant having started its existence as a country grocery store in the mid 1900′s, then transforming to a grocery/eatery combination and now showcased as a fine dining establishment (still reminiscent of a southern barn) with cozy tables and an expansive menu under chef Daniel Alterman. The fare is traditionally southern with appetizer selections such as Tempura Fried Okra, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Honey Glazed Georgia Quail as well as entrees like Pecan Crusted North Georgia Trout and Blackened Redfish. Reviewers of the Horseradish Grill have called it “an upscale delight” with “wonderful seasonal selections.” We think the combination bodes well with this southern staple and encourage readers to check out the restaurant’s wonderful brunch menu should dinner or lunch not be on the radar. Tried and true favorites like Eggs Benedict are available, but so are specialties like a Grilled Black Angus Pimento Cheese Burger and the restaurant’s signature Skillet Fried Chicken. And for those non-meat eaters out there, rest assured the salad selections are equally ample. So, if you’re in Atlanta and want to experience some old-school southern charm, we think the Horseradish Grill might just be the ticket! And if you happen to be into name dropping, this fine find was featured on an episode of Rachael Ray’s 40 a Day to resounding “yum-o’s.” Located at 4320 Powers Ferry Road. 404.255.7277

Fried Green Tomatoes

www.georgiafoodtour.org — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:58:20 +0000

We mentioned how wonderful fried green tomatoes are in an earlier post about Lady and Sons restaurant, so we thought it might be a good idea to include a recipe for the delectable morsels so you can make them at home and wow your guests in true southern style!Ingredients

4 large green tomatoes2 eggs1.2 cup milk1 cup all purpose flour cup cornmeal cup bread crumbs (pre-seasoned is okay)1 teaspoons coarsely ground salt teaspoon ground black pepper1 quart vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Discard the ends.
Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs to completely coat.
In a large skillet, pour inch vegetable oil in pan and heat over a medium heat. Place tomatoes into the frying pan in batches of 4 or 5, depending on the size of your skillet. Do not overfill the skillet the tomatoes should not touch each other. When browned, flip and fry them on the other side. Drain on paper towels and enjoy!!

Serves 4

Take a bite out of a Georgia Peach

admin — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:45:26 +0000

While Georgia has a variety of infamous restaurants, like Lady and Sons and Mama’s Boy, one of the state’s favorite foods is the peach. Well, mostly because the peach is the state fruit.Ever since the 18^th century, Georgia has been growing and indulging in this delicious produce. Peach harvesting has produced an income of 33 million in the past: which is impressive since peaches are only for sale 16 weeks out of the 52 weeks in a year. Harvesting and growing of the produce is located in four Georgia locales: Peach, Macon, Taylor and Crawford. The state’s counties produce early harvests, and thus, give Georgia an advantage in selling peaches.Georgia loves its peaches. In-fact, the state even throws a festival in honor of its favorite fruit. At the Georgia Peach Festival, you’ll meet Miss Georgia Peach and try a piece of the World’s Largest Peach Cobbler.Grab some of your own Georgia peaches and bake up some delicious peach recipes.

Seize the day (and the food) in Atlanta

admin — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 07:30:36 +0000

One of Atlanta’s most popular eateries is Carpe Diem. Located close to Decatur Square, Carpe Diem enables you to seize the day–and fabulous food!You can interpret Carpe Diem’s cuisine just from the gourmet sandwich selections. One of the restaurant’s infamous sandwiches is the Harris Ranch Burger, which is served with tomato marmalade, as well as crispy onions, cheese and mustard. However, this item is only available for lunch. All day sandwiches vary from the Roasted Lamb covered with mint-onion jam to the Lobster Club, topped with ingredients like lemon aioli and avocado.While the sandwiches are tempting enough, the menu items only get more delicious. For dinner, choose from the vast collection of entrees: such as the Moroccan Spiced Salmon Filet, the Bison Strip Steak, and the Chicken Piccatta. If you’re simply enjoying a drink with friends, compliment your beverage with one of the restaurant’s appetizers. Nothing highlights your social gathering more than nibbling on a Fromage Plate or Middle Eastern Hummus.Of course, you could always split one of Carpe Diem’s delicious deserts. Even if you think you can stay strong, each day the restaurant will display something new to tempt you. Whether it’s with something sweet, or a savory starter, there’s so much to choose from.Carpe Diem often hosts specials and events, too. From bottomless mimosas to 5 tapas, you can find a really good deal by checking the eatery’s event calendar. If you’re looking for an eatery that combines nightlife and great menu choices, look no further than Carpe Diem.

Ya’ll are going to love Lady and Sons

admin — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 01:15:02 +0000

There’s nothing like good ol’ southern cooking. And nobody does southern dishes better than Paula Deen and her family. Located in Savannah, Georgia, The Lady and Sons is the cook’s signature restaurant. With a lunch, dinner, and Sunday menu, you’re in for a great selection of Paula’s best meals.While the restaurant wasn’t established until 1996, Paula had been laying the foundations for years. The southern chef started her career by selling lunches to Savannah locals: this service was called The Bag Lady. With growing recognition, Paula was able to move from working at home to cooking at a local Best Western. From The Lady, the Best Western eatery, Paula found the means of opening Lady and Sons.When you visit, start off your trip with a plate of Fried Green Tomatoes: a Southern favorite, this starter can be found on all three of Paula’s menus. If you’re visiting for lunch, follow your starter with one of Paula’s various lunches. Whether you prefer Savannah Crab Cakes or a Savannah Meatloaf Sandwich (dressed in wild mushroom mayo), you’ll find something to suit your taste.Dinner options at Paula’s are just as delectable. One popular entre is the Peach BBQ Grouper. Alongside a peach BBQ covered fish, the meal includes cheddar grit cakes with a vegetable salad (asparagus and corn). Or if you don’t enjoy seafood, try the Chicken Pot Pie, followed by a delicious Key Lime Pie for dessert.Whether you visit for lunch and dinner during the week, or you stop by on Sunday, you can order “The Lady’s Southern Buffet.” Buffet items change depending on what time and day you visit: however, you receive a dessert and salad in the price. Food choices have included fried chicken, spaghetti, mac and cheese, a selection of veggies, and delicious desserts (like Gooey butter cakes).Paula’s restaurant can get extremely busy. Make sure you arrange your priority seating before you visit. For more information on priority seating, visit the Lady and Sons website.