Dunwoody: Village Burger

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Nov 192010


Category: Local Hangout
Verdict: Satisfies the burger craving

Village Burger is a cozy little place on the edge of Dunwoody town center (to the extent that Dunwoody town center is big enough to have an edge). The decor is burger stand with a family-friendly upscale twist. The menu has, of course, burgers plus hot dogs. They also serve beer and wine for the adults.


I went for a classic burger with bacon. The burger came in two patties but was hearty and juicy. The bun was of above average quality. I also went for the cajun fries. They smelled great as they sat on my table. Given the fresh-from-the-grease smell, I expected them to be a little crispier, but that's OK. The fries satisfied the starch side of my burger palate.

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Chamblee: China Bucks

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Aug 102010


This is an FYI sort of review. I've been to Cafe 101 many times but never to the restaurant next door. I was curious because it has a hip look from the outside. onight was my night to try China Bucks---Cafe 101 is closed on Tuesdays, as I now know. It turns out it's a steam table place. The food is OK and very inexpensive. So now you know...

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Lawrenceville: Dominick's

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Jul 172010


Dominick's is in old downtown Lawrenceville, which has been very nicely restored. The restaurant is in a restored building with a decor that is modern but fits well with the original intent of the building.

The menu is fairly classic Italian-American. Dominick's is clearly trying to project the style of a family restaurant you might find in New York. By the standards of New York, Dominick's is OK. By Atlanta standards, it is very good. I had the veal saltimbocca; I scraped the plate clean. The tomato sauce on the pasta had a strong note of oregano, which was nice. I also had some spinach cooked with garlic. (All this was a half order, by the way, which was plenty for me.) I noticed that they had regular broccoli, not broccoli rabe, as you would find in an Italian restaurant in the Northeast. They also didn't give me any choice in pasta---it's spaghetti for everyone. For dessert, I had a cannoli, which was just stuffed as it should be and very good. The service was attentive but not overbearing, even on a busy night. Overall verdict---satisfying.

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Eating Around Georgia Tech: Daily Bread

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Jul 142010

I just noticed Daily Bread. It's on Marietta Street next to Bottoms Up. They have a variety of sandwiches, but what caught my eye was the bread bowl. I tried one with french onion soup (they were out of tomato, unfortunately). I also had a Caesar. I thought the soup was good and french onion is a relatively difficult soup to do well. The bread was OK but nothing to write home about. It was a little smaller than I expected. If I had to compare to Panera, it would be at best a tie. The salad was fine, though it could use a little more dressing. The service was a little disorganized but very friendly---they are obviously trying hard. The restaurant probably opened very recently and I expect that things will become more regularized. They also have an impressive coffee bar for the caffeinated crowd.

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Strip

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Jun 292010


Strip is in the restaurant zone in Atlantic Station. It's a steak and sushi place with a glossy, modern interior. I did't go to the upper floor but it seems to have some nightclub space.

I was in a protein mood so I started out with some sushi and sasimi. My favorite, predictably enough, was the buttery salmon.

Then I had a steak. I like ribeyes but I didn't want to eat that much, so I had a strip steak. It was a good, pleasant experience but not a memorable one. Similarly, the fries were nice and crispy but I think should have been given more zing with a bigger dose of salt. They do have small-portion desserts, which I greatly appreciate. The cheesecake was similarly OK, but a little too much gelatin; the best cheesecakes are all about the cheese.

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