Rounding Out Marietta Week: Food First

Olala, j'adore le Cafe Crepe

This past weekend opened my eyes to all the food findings Marietta, Georgia has to offer. As a native, I already knew many of the best places in town, but felt the need to revisit them with a fervor only food nerds would appreciate.

While there are so many to choose from, I decided to narrow your food hunting search down. Here is my top Three Food Finding List for the stand outs of my Marietta excursion 2011:

A Niks to Remember

Nik's Place, Marietta Ga.

If that kinky chicken gyro doesn't scream delicious, I don't know what does? To kick off my Marietta Food Findings weekend recap, I figured I would start with a true hole-in-the-wall and definite Marietta staple, Nik's Place.

This American-Greek inspired restaurant has been a mainstay for Mariettan's for years now, and it's not just the food that keeps this place bumpin'. Located off Whitlock Avenue in the heart of Marietta, and about a mile from the Square, Nik's is known for gyros, beer, music, unexplained dancing, and most importantly... hummus!

Bring On the Brew

Muss and Turners Outside View - Perfect for Week Night Brew

In an effort to not exclude my brew lovers, I felt it necessary to follow yesterday's "Winesday" with a post that has a little more hop to it. Five o'clock is quickly approaching and I wanted to send out a quick reminder to all those beer fans out there that Muss and Turner's offers Thursday night Beer Tastings!

As I mentioned in my "What's All the Muss About?" post, this Symrna food staple offers more than just good food and service, they take pride in liquid education as well. And what could beat that you say? The price of course!

Welcome Back Winesday

I will start this post by introducing my favorite day of the week; "Winesday", Wednesday, or as many like to call it "Hump Day". Personally, Wednesdays remind me that the week is coming to a close, yet there is still time to squeeze in whatever you need to do before COB Friday.

Most importantly, Wednesday presents the perfect day to kick back, crack open a box of wine, and enjoy mid-week. I felt it necessary to give a special shout out to an often over-looked, often looked-down upon form of wine, the kind that comes out of a box.

Big Chicken Extravaganza!

Marietta's Famous Landmark - The Big Chicken

 Exciting news for Food Findings followers! I have decided that in order to accurately report food, brew, and foodie news, I must work my way around the metro Atlanta area in sections. 

This weekend, I will start with All Things Food in the beautiful city of Marietta! Why start there you ask? For one, I was born and raised in Marietta, many of my family members still live there, and finally, because there are wonderful known and unknown places in this town that people should experience.

What's All the Muss About?

Where Symrna Meets Vinnings at Muss & Turners

This past Sunday turned out to be Sunny with a high of 70 something. Besides taking a walk, what should one do with such a beautiful afternoon? Why eat outside of course!
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I Would Fry Anything Once

The Bravo TV show, Top Chef, has to be one of my favorite melodramatic, food related shows on the air.  I have been following this series since its beginning and want to share with you a clip from last weeks "Quick Fire" challenge. (To view video click on Paula and Padma!)

The Sweet Brew

My First IPA at Sweetwater Brewery Since Last Summer (2010)

Personally, I can't claim that I am always in-the-know about the best hang-outs, or food spots in town. However, I can say that I do know quite a few of them. Case in point, last Friday's adventure to the Sweetwater Brewery in Midtown Atlanta.

For those of you who may not drink beer (or drink at all), the Sweetwater Brewery opens its doors Monday-Friday 530-730 PM for tours and tastings, all at a reasonable price of 8 dollars (for 8 tickets).

Foodies Rejoice, Holeman and Finch Exists

Atlanta's Best Burger, Holeman and Finch

Would you take a look at that burger. For almost two years now I have known and treasured the beauty that is the H&F burger. For those of you who are not familiar with Holeman and Finch please refer to their website.

*Disclaimer* If for some reason locally grown fare, public house style seating and feasting doesn't suit your fancy, I would suggest moving on to one of my other posts. For everyone else, read more after the jump!

THE Taco Joint in Atlanta

Taqueria Del Sol's Cheeseburger Taco. $3.00 Worth of Amazing

For my first Food Findings post, I wanted to jump right to one of my favorite places in Atlanta to eat. Taqueria Del Sol has to be Atlanta's newest and most reliable addition to "taco stand" style establishments.

With only 3 locations in the greater Atlanta area and one in Athens, Ga., Taqueria boasts quick service, cheap prices, and amazing food.
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