For about 7-8 years I've been declaring to anyone that would listen that the best pizza I've ever eaten was Totonno's on Coney Island, NY. I probably even blogged about it, it was so good.
Well, I'm about to commit pizza blasphemy and lose my pizza cred with this post. So here goes...
The best pizza I've ever eaten is no longer in NYC. It's in Fairburn GA at a shop called Oz Pizza. They get their impossibly thin crust so right. I can't even explain it.
Now that's out of the way, I will say this. I haven't had a good pizza in NY in a while. But I'm pretty sure when I do, I'll be back to saying the best pizza is in NY again and the order of the universe will be restored. But until then, if you're in the Atlanta area, you can get a delicious slice at Oz Pizza (they have 3 locations).
http://ozpizza.net/
Showing posts with label Atlanta. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Atlanta. Show all posts
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
Food Guide: Southern BBQ
If you're the type of traveler that prefers to eat local, here are some suggestions on where to eat well, on a budget, and not at a chain restaurant. (You can also find additional restaurant suggestions in my previous travel guide posts)
You can't leave Atlanta without trying some great southern BBQ. We found an excellent BBQ place near our hotel in Fairburn called Ohio Hog Company. They keep their menu simple- ribs, pulled pork, or chicken and your typical southern sides of slaw, corn on the cob, baked beans or fries. This is an extremely delicious BBQ, just the right smokiness and spiciness in the sauce. We got the rib sandwich which comes with a 3 bone section of ribs, 2 pieces of white bread and one side (coleslaw) for less than $10 per person.
http://www.ohiohogbbq.com/
There is also a good BBQ spot in Northern GA near Tallulah Gorge called Overlook BBQ. It's upstairs from a roadside country store that happens to have a very clear view of Tallulah Gorge. They also keep the menu simple and we chose a lunch platter ($8) consisting of pulled pork, a slice of bread, slaw and boiled beans. This was a little too smoky for Joe's taste but I thought it tasted just fine. The couple that runs the food service portion were super friendly. (Google maps places this at the end of a road loop when in fact it is in the middle of the loop.)
http://m.yelp.com/biz/overlook-bbq-tallulah-falls
You can't leave Atlanta without trying some great southern BBQ. We found an excellent BBQ place near our hotel in Fairburn called Ohio Hog Company. They keep their menu simple- ribs, pulled pork, or chicken and your typical southern sides of slaw, corn on the cob, baked beans or fries. This is an extremely delicious BBQ, just the right smokiness and spiciness in the sauce. We got the rib sandwich which comes with a 3 bone section of ribs, 2 pieces of white bread and one side (coleslaw) for less than $10 per person.
http://www.ohiohogbbq.com/
There is also a good BBQ spot in Northern GA near Tallulah Gorge called Overlook BBQ. It's upstairs from a roadside country store that happens to have a very clear view of Tallulah Gorge. They also keep the menu simple and we chose a lunch platter ($8) consisting of pulled pork, a slice of bread, slaw and boiled beans. This was a little too smoky for Joe's taste but I thought it tasted just fine. The couple that runs the food service portion were super friendly. (Google maps places this at the end of a road loop when in fact it is in the middle of the loop.)
http://m.yelp.com/biz/overlook-bbq-tallulah-falls
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Atlanta on a Budget
Half the expense of traveling is just getting there and finding decent lodging. Here is some budget friendly advice on getting to Atlanta without already spending half your bank.
Cheap flights are hard to find these days but luckily you can get a one-way ticket from Baltimore to Atlanta for less than $100. You may need to wait for air fare sales though. Try to be flexible with your travel dates. We chose to travel on a weekday, which is sometimes cheaper but definitely less crowded. Sometimes, avoiding the aggravation of crowds...well you can't put a price on that.
You can definitely find cheap hotels outside of downtown Atlanta. I booked at Hampton Inn in Fairburn for ~$75 per night. The hotel is new, so it's clean and well-maintained. It's 20 minutes from the airport and about 30 minutes from downtown. Finding hotels outside of the beltway will certainly help your budget.
Cheap flights are hard to find these days but luckily you can get a one-way ticket from Baltimore to Atlanta for less than $100. You may need to wait for air fare sales though. Try to be flexible with your travel dates. We chose to travel on a weekday, which is sometimes cheaper but definitely less crowded. Sometimes, avoiding the aggravation of crowds...well you can't put a price on that.
You can definitely find cheap hotels outside of downtown Atlanta. I booked at Hampton Inn in Fairburn for ~$75 per night. The hotel is new, so it's clean and well-maintained. It's 20 minutes from the airport and about 30 minutes from downtown. Finding hotels outside of the beltway will certainly help your budget.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
The Peach State
We're heading down to Atlanta Georgia for my friend's wedding and taking a long weekend to explore what this city has to offer. Stay tuned for our next misadventures!
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