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I had always wanted to eat at Bahama Breeze, and finally got a chance. My husband and I went there for lunch, and I was not disappointed. I loved the look of the place immediately, from the...
I had always wanted to eat at Bahama Breeze, and finally got a chance. My husband and I went there for lunch, and I was not disappointed. I loved the look of the place immediately, from the wood-paneled walls and wicker chairs to the bright tropical prints on the booth seats and the wall hangings. We had heard that the restaurant was pricey, but at lunchtime we found it only moderately so. I ordered jerk-pasted talapia and my husband had braised salmon with cajun spices. We both had mashed cinnamon sweet potatoes. His meal came with extra vegetables and mine came with delicious plantains, which are rare in these parts. The food was incredible, some of the best I have ever tasted.
Every bite had my tastebuds screaming, "Yeah mon!"
I STRONGLY recommend Bahama Breeze. For the two of us at lunchtime, our meal was less than $30, and worth every penny.
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The Michael C. Carlos Museum is my favorite museum in Georgia. Located at Emory University, the museum contains treasures from thousands of years gone by and from many areas of the world. My...
The Michael C. Carlos Museum is my favorite museum in Georgia. Located at Emory University, the museum contains treasures from thousands of years gone by and from many areas of the world. My personal favorite sections are the Greek and Roman exhibits and the Egyptian exhibits. But the Asian and Early North American areas are equally well-done. Right now (August 2006) there is a spectacular exhibit going on called "In Stabiana," with wonderful frescoes, mosaics, and more from a recently discovered luxury resort from Ancient Rome on display. Other special exhibits have included the mummy believed to be that of Ramses, which was returned to Italy by the museum.
Do not miss the gift shop! Here you can find extremely reasonably priced gift items, for yourself or someone else, such as scarabs from Egypt and handcrafted small bags from Mexico, art cards, jewelry, and many wonderful books.
The museum is free, but a $7 donation is requested, and the visit is worth much more than that.
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Efe's
Category:
Food & Dining
113 N Park Sq NE
Marietta, Georgia 30008
(770) 419-0159,
Efe's is a perfect place to sit outside on a summer afternoon, shaded by trees overhanging the sidewalk tables, smelling the pungent spices through the open door, and dining on the delicious,...
Efe's is a perfect place to sit outside on a summer afternoon, shaded by trees overhanging the sidewalk tables, smelling the pungent spices through the open door, and dining on the delicious, authentic dishes. You can gaze out at Glover Park across the street and watch the fountain spraying and the children running and playing and imagine yourself far away from your everyday responsibilities for a little while.
In the evening, Efe's offers a more exotic experience altogether, with belly dancing on Friday and Saturday evenings to enhance your mouthwatering meal.
So, weekday al fresco, or weekend exotic, Efe's is a treat not to be missed, on the square in Marietta.
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My husband is Japanese American. Japanese food is his soul food. We went to Mt. Fuji for the first time last night, and he loved it! So did I, for that matter. Anywhere there's a hibachi grill you...
My husband is Japanese American. Japanese food is his soul food. We went to Mt. Fuji for the first time last night, and he loved it! So did I, for that matter. Anywhere there's a hibachi grill you can expect entertainment with your meal, and our cook, while much less manic than some I have seen, was fun to watch and listen to nonetheless, as he juggled knives, beat out a rhythm with salt and pepper, and literally played with fire. The food was excellent; very fresh and perfectly prepared. I had Teriyaki steak and vegetables and my husband had New York strip and vegetables. Both were equally good. From the clear soup at the beginning to the rainbow sherbet at the end, it was delicious. My only quibble is that there was so much of everything, and you're not allowed to take it home with you, so I was stuffed when we left. But if you have a big appetite, and you like large quantities of really good food prepared in front of you, give Mt. Fuji a try.
By the way, reservations are a very good idea.
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I am a member of the High Museum of Art. I think the new High is wonderful. It has been completely redesigned, and is very beautiful to look at. There is a delightful section just for kids, and in...
I am a member of the High Museum of Art. I think the new High is wonderful. It has been completely redesigned, and is very beautiful to look at. There is a delightful section just for kids, and in every section there are areas with chairs and books for free browsing. The Andrew Wyeth exhibit which just ended was exquisite, and I loved the self-guided tour of it with headphones and small players at no added expense.
However, there are some problems with the High. It is not easy to find your way around. There really do need to be more signs to let you know where you are going. Often it is very crowded, and it is hard to find a guide. It is much easier to find a person selling memberships than it is to find a person to just give you information. Also, while the guides are all very nice, when we were there during an enjoyable but packed Friday Night Jazz performance, the security people were very rude, not only to us but to other people. Apparently, you are not allowed to stop and stand on the ramps leading from one level to the other, even for a minute. I can understand the need for that, but that does not change the fact that the security guards were telling people in a rude and unfriendly way. It's going to take some time for everyone to learn all the rules.
Despite the sometimes confusing nature of the layout and that lack of consideration on the part of the security staff (and I must stress again that the guides were very, very nice,) the new High is definitely worth a visit. The art is varied, the presentations are informative, and the whole experience is very enjoyable. Wear comfortable shoes, and allow at least 4-6 hours to see everything.
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Regina's Bridal & Formal Wear is a great place to find a wonderful wedding dress without breaking the bank. She also has tuxedo rentals and very nice jewelry, as well as dresses for bridesmaids,...
Regina's Bridal & Formal Wear is a great place to find a wonderful wedding dress without breaking the bank. She also has tuxedo rentals and very nice jewelry, as well as dresses for bridesmaids, flower girls, and formal occasions. Regina herself is very patient and helpful, and makes customers feel at ease even when they are stressing over their wedding arrangements. She has an excellent seamstress, and, all in all, makes shopping for weddings, proms and the like a pleasurable experience rather than a painful one.
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If you are open-minded and believe that there is more than one right path to spiritual wellbeing; if you believe that all people are worthy of respect; if you are looking for a place to fit in and...
If you are open-minded and believe that there is more than one right path to spiritual wellbeing; if you believe that all people are worthy of respect; if you are looking for a place to fit in and you've been rejected because you're gay or a different race or a couple of mixed ethnicity, or for any other reason, then UUCM is the place for you. It is a medium-sized congregation, meeting in a new building, and eager to embrace diversity.
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Ikea
Category:
Home & Garden
1349 W Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
(404) 541-1914
The IKEA store is huge! But it is so much fun to shop there, and a great place for bargains. I love the simplicity of most of IKEA's designs. I bought a 5-shelf bookcase for $19.95, put it together...
The IKEA store is huge! But it is so much fun to shop there, and a great place for bargains. I love the simplicity of most of IKEA's designs. I bought a 5-shelf bookcase for $19.95, put it together myself in less than an hour, and it's perfect. I got two chairs for under $30! They have a good cafeteria, and it's a wonderful place to take kids, because they are encouraged to play all over the store.
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Chan's Super Buffet has many dishes to choose from, all good, for less than $6 for lunch and less than $8 for dinner, except for the special dinners which include snow crab for $8.99 total. There is...
Chan's Super Buffet has many dishes to choose from, all good, for less than $6 for lunch and less than $8 for dinner, except for the special dinners which include snow crab for $8.99 total. There is also sushi and Mongolian barbeque. The people are friendly and there's no better place to fill up for very little money.
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Most of the food at Pasta Bella is Italian, but since the owner is Greek, there are also some wonderful Greek dishes. Do NOT order the larger servings unless you are really hungry. A person with a...
Most of the food at Pasta Bella is Italian, but since the owner is Greek, there are also some wonderful Greek dishes. Do NOT order the larger servings unless you are really hungry. A person with a normal apetite can get two or three meals out of one trip to Pasta Bella. They have the hugest cakes I have ever seen. I've not tried them because I am diabetic but a sweet toothed person could probably find nirvana here. Everything is delicious!
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