Athens

a weekend in athens…

May 7, 2010
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A couple months ago I spent a week eating my way through Athens, GA. Athens is home to the University of Georgia Bulldogs. This was my first trip to Athens in a few years.

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World’s Largest Drive in Atlanta, GA

March 7, 2010
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There is a Varsity location in Athens, but being so close to Atlanta I had to make a visit to the original. The Varsity is the world’s largest drive in restaurant. It is located in downtown Atlanta, right across the street from Georgia Tech.

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When at UGA Red velvet seems appropriate… Athens, GA

March 4, 2010
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One thing that everyone told me about Last Resort was that I HAVE to try their cake. Once again, they were right.

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Last Resort Athens,GA

March 4, 2010
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Last Resort Grill is favorite among UGA students and Athens residents. After visiting, I can see why.

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Feta on Fries at 3 am? Athens, GA

March 4, 2010
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The Grill, in Athens, GA, will fix your hunger problem any hour of the day. It is open 24 hours and serves a wide variety of awesome diner food.

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A lime green building with awesome food… Athens,GA

March 3, 2010
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It was not very difficult to find Weaver D’s. I just followed my nose and looked for a large lime green building.

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A Bacon lover tries tofu and lives…. Athens, GA

February 28, 2010
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Yes I can admit it, before my trip to the Grit, in Athens,GA, I had never had tofu before. I like meat, and honestly the whole idea of soybeans being made into a this strange white blocky substance scared me. Yes, I had a completely biased view of tofu and never really had given it [...]

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5 star gourmet soul… Athens, GA

February 26, 2010
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The first stop on my trip to Athens was at 5 Star Day Cafe. There is a lot of pressure on the first stop. It is what will set the tone for the rest of the trip, and provide me with my first impression of the Athens food scene. WOW! 5 Star Day definitely delivered.

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The Hungry Sasquatch… Athens, GA

February 25, 2010
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Upon looking at the menu of Transmetropolitan, I immediately knew what I was going to eat.

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Cereal on doughnuts? Athens, GA

February 25, 2010
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Do you remember the Elvis Doughnut at Ike and Jane? If bacon on a doughnut is a little too strange for you don’t worry. Ike and Jane has a wide assortment of baked goods and breakfast sandwiches. They also serve lunch as well!

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I will have my drink in a jar… Athens, GA

February 24, 2010
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I have shown you the delicious food (Chocolate Cake and French Toast)  that Mama’s Boy has, but now I want to draw your attention to the beverages. I love it when a restaurant does something different and unique.

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When in Georgia, go with peaches… Athens, GA

February 24, 2010
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The Chocolate Cake for Breakfast is not the only mouthwatering and unique breakfast item that the folks at Mama’s Boy can create. I made a second trip to Mama’s Boy and this time decided to go with a small order ( yes, I had been eating 5 meals a day in Athens so a small [...]

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