What restaurants would you love to see in Atlanta?? (Alpharetta: appointed, bill)

[DeaconJ]

Originally Posted by RoslynHolcomb

I was just looking at the menu from the Po Boy Factory in Huntsville and weeping. Now I'm really bummed. Apparently Just Loafn in Grant Park has good po boys, but really bad service. (My husband won't tolerate that. I'm more amenable to a 'casual' atmosphere, but he's liable to shank somebody.) Parish is a bit out of our budget. Rumor has it that Benny's BBQ in Snellville has a good one as does AJ's in Marietta. If we're ever in the area we'll check them both out, but probably won't make a road trip for one.

I don't understand why they can have Po Boys in Huntsville, but they're so hard to come by in Atlanta. I think Atlanta's closer to the ocean, isn't it?

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I did a quick Yahoo search for Po Boy Atlanta that resulted in dozens upon dozens of different restaurants.

[TakeAhike]

Originally Posted by RoslynHolcomb

I was just looking at the menu from the Po Boy Factory in Huntsville and weeping. Now I'm really bummed. Apparently Just Loafn in Grant Park has good po boys, but really bad service. (My husband won't tolerate that. I'm more amenable to a 'casual' atmosphere, but he's liable to shank somebody.) Parish is a bit out of our budget. Rumor has it that Benny's BBQ in Snellville has a good one as does AJ's in Marietta. If we're ever in the area we'll check them both out, but probably won't make a road trip for one.

I don't understand why they can have Po Boys in Huntsville, but they're so hard to come by in Atlanta. I think Atlanta's closer to the ocean, isn't it?

Apparently Atlanta is not 'close enough' to the ocean.

While I am wishing--I will wish for more Schlotskys. Love the smoked turkey on jalapeno bread--very, very tired of most of the chains. Irritated at the local Panera for decline in quality/quantity.

<evil grin> I used to love the onion soup but the last time I ordered it was the last time I will ever order it from Panera.

A good soup place would be nice.

[JasonPaul]

Originally Posted by RoslynHolcomb

We had a place in Huntsville called the Po Boy Factory. I'm fiending for a oyster po boy like you wouldn't believe right now.

There's a seafood restaurant in Destin called Dewey Destin. Totally without atmosphere of any kind. An absolute dive, but the best fried seafood I've ever had. Fair prices. Great for the kids. Right on the water.

Can you tell I'm dying for some seafood right about now.

I'll have to try that restaurant in Destin, we always go to The Lucky Snapper when we are down there. Great view and good oysters

Maybe a Jack n the Box restaurant?

[Piazzollachick]

Originally Posted by DeaconJ

Argentine Steakhouse in Atlanta: Welcome to Pampas Steakhouse. A Steakhouse Like No Other. Johns Creek, GA

Thanks, DeaconJ. I appreciate the thought, but I've already made the trek out to Alpharetta/Johns Creek to check that one out. Pampas Steakhouse is about as Argentine as Outback Steakhouse is Australian - in name only.

In fact, Pampas was kind of gross. They brought some unimpressive looking raw meat to the table and asked us to choose our steaks.

I believe Fridays are "tango night" at Pampas, too. I've never seen a place in Argentina that mixes meat and milongas.

There were a couple of more authentic places in Gwinnett (The Gaucho Grill), but they closed last year.

[Georgia]

Good Lord! Just give us a good "Real" Philadelphia Diner with a "Real" Hogie!!

[gaflsc]

Originally Posted by lilmusket

In and Out would be nice as far as fast food chains go.
How about some Peruvian Chicken places and Persian style Kabab places? I'd like to see more of those type places. More Indian restaurants would be nice too.

Not a fan of Indian food. In & Out would be cool, and as for other fast food joints, I'd like to see more Bojangles, as well as Jack in the Box & Whataburger (both have locations two hours away).

[spacelord75]

Originally Posted by DeaconJ

Does this place do the trick? Brick Store Pub: Welcome!

I can almost guarantee that every type of place mentioned in this thread exists somewhere in Atlanta already.

Definitely not what the guy is looking for, if he wants anything like a true German beer garten. The only place for anything like that is in Helen, oddly there are no real beer garten places around atlanta that I am aware of.

[DeaconJ]

Originally Posted by spacelord75

Definitely not what the guy is looking for, if he wants anything like a true German beer garten. The only place for anything like that is in Helen, oddly there are no real beer garten places around atlanta that I am aware of.

Are you aware of this one in Metro Atlanta? (I posted this earlier too) Kurt's: Home Page

[DeaconJ]

Originally Posted by Piazzollachick

Thanks, DeaconJ. I appreciate the thought, but I've already made the trek out to Alpharetta/Johns Creek to check that one out. Pampas Steakhouse is about as Argentine as Outback Steakhouse is Australian - in name only.

In fact, Pampas was kind of gross. They brought some unimpressive looking raw meat to the table and asked us to choose our steaks.

I believe Fridays are "tango night" at Pampas, too. I've never seen a place in Argentina that mixes meat and milongas.

There were a couple of more authentic places in Gwinnett (The Gaucho Grill), but they closed last year.

Of course, it isn't "authentic" enough for you.

[spacelord75]

Originally Posted by DeaconJ

Are you aware of this one in Metro Atlanta? (I posted this earlier too) Kurt's: Home Page

Sorry - missed your follow-up post!