Doc Cheys

I can't believe we don't have a review yet.  I mean I guess when you go somewhere a lot you don't think of doing a review.  I first went here in Asheville and then found one (three) in ATL.  Since I have a Karma Card, I go here often.  They send you great deals and the food is just feel good food.  I always enjoy myself when I go here.

Massaman curry

Pad Thai with Chicken

Chicken Fried Rice

http://www.doccheys.com/

The Marlay House

Marlay update: I was happy to go back, and we keep going back. This place continually impresses me and I am surprised at how few people know about it! The porch is wonderful, love to sit out there. The mac and cheese is a must, mmm, fries, mmmm. Just so good! A photo from a recent visit.

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We checked out this place to celebrate an engagement with friends. I didn't even know it was in Decatur.  I would happily go back.  It was a neat place.  We didn't get to eat outside (which I hear is really nice) because it was raining when we went.  Nice beer selection and great food. 

Burger

Blurry pic: the motz, basil (or pesto can't remember) and tomato sandwich.  Yum.

http://themarlayhouse.com/

Bakeshop

I think this is the review for bakeshop from Dana: roadster. the new ice cream version of king of pops?? i had this pistachio treat at lunch at BAKESHOP. was good and bakeshop is pretty good too. great to pop in for a sandwich, quiche, soup, coffee, treat... pretty good and cool setting. can be tricky to get parking when it's busy. (scoutmob)

http://www.bakeshopatl.com/

Ale Yeah! combined with Isabella's cafe

Review from Dana: growler from ALE YEAH! in decatur. very delicious and economical and enviornmentally friendly. i also purchased some "dirty nekkid man" coffee there that was used for the latest sweetwater dank tank: mean joe bean and is roasted locally by the folks from java vino. it's delicious, shade grown and locally roasted. just can't beat that. that's all with my leftovers from ISABELLA'S CAFE. went there with a scoutmob. that place was delicious. i had the turkey meatloaf and mac n cheese. just really good food from a woman that quit the rat race to start up a restaurant; glad she did. highly recommended.

http://www.aleyeahbeer.com/

http://www.isabellascafe.com/

Homegrown

Review from Dana: kevin's breakfast from HOMEGROWN. definitely a place to go. everything there is good! but kevin's breakfast may become my new staple. the cheese grits are amazing and topped with chili and eggs any way is awesome and a delicious biscuit (or toast, but i recommend the biscuit) on the side is heaven. cheap and delicious, but one of those breakfast/lunch only places. i've always had good service there. oh, and once i saw kevin gillespie there on a sunday morning which means it really is good. perfect for weekend brekfast. highly recommended.

http://www.homegrownga.com/

GRINDHOUSE KILLER BURGERS

I missed going here with bookclub, so here is Dana's review:

here are cheesy poof appetizers from GRINDHOUSE KILLER BURGERS. they were good, as was my hillbilly burger. good selection of beers and "boozy milkshakes". at our table the cherry springer won best of show. definitely worth a visit. i had the beef burger although you can also have turkey or veggie

http://www.grindhouseburgers.com/

Pizzeria Venti

So, we checked this place out because 1) Marty had reviews on a certain item - more later 2) they have a "family special".  On Monday and Wednesday 4 people can eat for 20 bucks - you get 4 drinks, a pizza, and unlimited salad.  We also wanted to try their bocce balls (Marty's rec) and their garlic bread with pep in the inside?

First, strange plates.  Second, the salad was good.  We couldnt identify the dressing.

Yum, these are called bocce balls.  You get them in an order of 3 (in the background are the pep sticks). Both good.  The bolini are breadsticks stuffed with pep and cheese yum.   Bocce balls are meatballs and cheese wrapped in crust.  What? 

The pizza was good.  you know they made it there, but I wasnt tooo impressed.  More impressed by the other stuff.  Ha.  I liked it, good price.  Probably wont go back too often.  Too many other places that are closer.

Braves BBQ

This is a silly review.  We got to sit in the Golden Moon Casino level, which means you get a 10 dollar meal ticket.  You also get much better food options than in the "normal" areas.  We settled on the BBQ option.  9 dollars for a sandwhich with a meat of your choice and 2 sides.  Good price, oh, free.  Here is what I got, chicken, mac and cheese, and coleslaw.  Yum.  Not the best BBQ, but for in a baseball stadium.  Yum. 

Sweet Melissa's

I think I heard about this place when I first moved to ATL as a good place to go for brunch.  I never made it over.  Arianne and I were able to head over during a conference in Decatur.  Since it was lunch time, we both bot lunch items.  I was not starving since I had been snacking at the conference.  I got the chicken salad, or was it turkey salad, sandwich.  I really liked it, ended up just eating and not the bread.  Ha.

Arianne got the Ruben and also really liked it.  I would be interested in going back for brunch.  We sat outside, perfect weather.  Lots of activity going on outside.  Service was interesting.  They have the "everyone is your server" idea, which sometimes I think means you get forgotten.

http://sweetmelissas.home.comcast.net/~sweetmelissas/

Saba

Marty and I walked down here (Emory village location).  I tried the pumpkin ravioli, Marty had the spaghetti and meatballs.  I wouldn't order the ravioli again, not sure it was the right dinner choice.  Marty LOVED his meal.  Overall I would rate it mediocre, relaxed atmosphere (no waiter, you order at the counter), more expensive than I would like but u know.  Marty says, food was fine but the place was nothing special.  We probably won't go back.  Wah.  First not great review.  I feel bad.

Sawicki's

Kevin has told us about this place for a while, and we had a scoutmob so we headed over to see what it was all about.  First we all got to pick really awesome drinks...see below.

Unfortunately they were out of the meatball sandwich, which sounded awesome for Marty, but here is what we got.  We were more than impressed.  The bread was soo good.  Sara and I got a "salsa verde" sauce on our sandwiches - YUM!  Not like salsa mexican salsa, but some vinegar etc with capers.  Yum.

Turkey with avocado, tomato, lettuce mix, salsa verde.

The veggie with hummus, some veggies...etc, salsa verde

Marty's sandwich beef tips with aoli sauce and french fries.

Awesome.

http://www.sawickismeatseafoodandmore.com/

Yogli Mogli

I feel silly writing a review for yogurt but whatever.  Headed here (the one in Emory Village) after a stop at Wonderful World of Burgers.  We were walking so it was great to have a treat to eat while walking.  The first time I had this new yogurt thing, I got chocolate and was disappointed.  It was sour.  What the heck.  Then someone suggested I try fruit, and I love it!  Love fruit.  I think this was strawberry kiwi.  The cost is by weight which is nice if you just want a small treat you dont have to buy a ton.

http://www.yoglimogli.com/

EAV famers market

Dana:
 "Delicious crepe wrap from crepe masters cart at eav farmers market (thurs 4-8). Chicken, pesto, goat cheese, tomato. Very tasty. $8 was most expensive on menu of about 5 entrees and 5 dessert choices. Walked over to another stand for fresh peaches and there's an awesome ice cream truck there (darn, need to review their amazing homemade icecream sandwiches). Good produce at good prices plus dinner; what's not to like?"

"another EAV farmer's market food review!  this time we got a white and a sausage and pepper pizza from s&j's woodfired pizza. they have a fire pit on a hitch and can be found at various fms (see schedule on their fb page). yummy, but $8 each. good for a bite while you're shopping. you can also get full sized pies, but not sure the cost. homemade with local ingredients makes it a winner to me. get a bag of peaches or icecream at the next stand over for dessert. EAVFM is where it's at."

Il localino

Another post from Dana

"Awesome italian place that's typically too expensive for a regular night out but use the scoutmob!
Had the spinach canalloni special with veal and ricotta. Wow! Best ricotta ever: smooth and creamy! Delicious bread served with herbed butter and oil/pesto. And strong cocktails to boot. The crazy music and hats (yes, hats!) Just top it off nicely. Was too full for dessert.
(on a previous visit i had veal parm and it was very delicious )"

Go early or make a reservation

http://www.localino.info/

Wonderful World of Burgers and More

Not sure what burger this is...but looks delish and fries

Wonderful world of burger and a grilled cheese

Onion rings

So the overall consensus was great.  Nothing over 5 bucks on the menu.  Relaxed atmosphere.  Nice to have a normal sized burger for once, so you dont feel disgusting when you are done eating.  Onion rings also got rave reviews.  I will (and do) go back.  Would love to bring anyone.

http://www.tindrumcafe.net/ww/

Ormsby's

I have heard from many people that this is a neat place to go to.  We headed there for dinner on a Friday night.

Step one.  Cool beer glasses

Step 2: Boiled peanuts.  I didnt realize how common this is in restaurants as an app.  This was really good.  They had cajun style but we did not want to try this.

Step 3: Dinner.  Shrimp salad sandwich?

Steak Salad

Chicago style dog

Turkey wrap etc.  Clearly the lighting was not good for pictures.  BUT the food was wonderful.  We all loved our foods.

Step 4: Play some games downstairs.

Overall.  Fun place.  A bit "preppy" but has lots of options and lots of fun things to do.  Really unique place.

http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com/

olivia's cafe in EAV

This post is our first from an outside contributer (thanks Dana!)

"decided to try this place after i found out they are now open for dinner (previously have heard about the yummy weekend breakfast). went there after the thursday night EAV market (4-8pm across from midway). good chicken kabob. veggies ok, but covered in a good curry; strange but good. my friend liked the grilled tilapia and her garlic potatoes were really good. reasonably priced and a good alternative as non-bar food in the village. big portions: the photos is about half of what i was served, and is my lunch for today. very nice staff and the owner came by to make sure everything was ok and ask if we had any suggestions for improvement since dinner is new for them! i'll definitely be back to try the breakfast."

http://www.oliviascafeatlanta.com/

Atkins Park

We got to share a wonderful meal here with Sara's family as we celebrated her GRADUATION!  It was a great atmosphere, we sat on the patio which was a narrow patio between two restaurants.  In a table of 11 (?) we all ordered 4 dishes.  Everyone seemed very satisfied.  Below is the portabella sandwich ordered by 3.

Warning: if you order shots, they come in paper medicine cups.  Strange.

Overall we would rate this place "Loved going with friends"

http://www.atkinspark.com/

Bobby G's Chicago Eatery

Had a scoutmob for this place, and wanted to try it because, duh its got Chicago food.  We had our first Chicago dog (see below) - it was excellent.  Watch out for the sport peppers.  Pizza was good, according to Marty - solid Chicago style thin crust. Overall we rate this place "Would go back with friends"

Chicago Dog

Chicago thin crust pizza with spicy sausage

http://www.bobbygs.com/BobbyGs/Home.html

Galla's Pizza

Had a scoutmob for this place.  Went with Sara and had this pizza and salad.  One of the best parts is they have garlic bread for a DOLLAR.  We were ordering and Marty said, I'll have garlic bread.  Girl taking our order (since you order at a counter) "Which one would you like".  Marty "The one thats a dollar".  Okay tying that its not really funny.

ANYWAYS.  For the price good food.  We sat on the patio which is by a busy road - waah - but overall we really liked it.