Foodie Frenzy: Blue Top in Chamblee

by Audra Anders

The Aha! Connection

Foodie Patty would LOVE Blue Top and I so wish she had been with me last night when I dined at this great new local restaurant.  First of all, I just love the character of downtown Chamblee.  Blue Top is nestled about midway in between two of my favorite spots, Union Hill Kitchen and Southbound and just across the street from the railroad tracks. … Read More »

Shami Kitchen Now Open in Sandy Springs

Everything is made in-house at Shami Kitchen, a new Mediterranean, fast casual restaurant now open in Sandy Springs. Order your shawarmas and falafels online before you go for fast pick-up.

The term “Shami” is derived from the Arabic language and largely refers to the people of Syria as well as the surrounding areas like Palestine, Jordan, and Lebanon regions which it was called in the old days Bilad Elsham.… Read More »

Restaurant Reviews: Black Walnut Cafe, Fogo de Chao, and Peachtree Cafe

  • Black Walnut Cafe in Peachtree Corners –  My family dined here for Easter brunch and loved it.  It was shockingly affordable.   They save money by a “fast casual” ordering approach.  I recommend getting your menu, choosing a table, sitting down to review the menu (it’s expansive and you’ll want time to look it over), then send a person from your group up to the counter to order for the table. 
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