January 21, 2011

Fox Bros. BBQ Voted Best Barbecue on Access Atlanta

Best of Barbecue by Access Atlanta & AJC

Fox Bros. BBQ continues to rack up the awards around town. In September, it was voted by the people as the Best Barbecue in Atlanta on Access Atlanta. Fox Bros.seems to be working its way up as the clear favorite for the citizens of Atlanta. I can't say I disagree, they have some of the best BBQ I've ever had.

The staffers at AJC/Access Atlanta disagree, their top pick was The Swallow at the Hollow in Roswell. This has long been one of my favorites since it's so close to where I live. The Swallow definitely has some of the most loyal customers I've seen. This place is always busy. I recommend trying their ribs for something different, these oven-cooked ribs are excellent. Also don't miss the mac n cheese, some of the best in the metro.

So who's right here? The people or the staff at AJC/Access Atlanta. It's tough to say. I think both restaurants offer excellent food and unique appeal. If you're looking for a trendy spot ITP then Fox Bros. is definitely you're place. If you're OTP and ready for some good food and live music, then The Swallow is the only option. Let us know what you think.

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January 20, 2011

JR's Loghouse (Norcross, GA) :: Review

JR's Loghouse
6601 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30071

Background
To make this simple, the good thing about JR's is the stew. If you come here make sure you get the stew, and make sure you don't get the ribs. That's pretty much all you need to know, but I'll go into a little more detail below.

The Restaurant
I will give this place props because its good for big groups. We came here with about 8 people and there were several very large tables to easily accommodate us. The wait staff was also very friendly and did a great job of refilling all of our drinks. The whole log cabin vibe is kind of fun and they had a huge flat screen TV for me to watch as I waited on my guests.

The Food
Fist off, the sweet tea meets the Southern standard. We tried the ribs and they were awful, sorry but they were. Tough, not much meat, I didn't eat more than one. The one thing I finished on my plate was the stew. This would be the place to go if you're in the mood for some tasty and hearty Brunswick stew. The macaroni and cheese was decent in my opinion too, I'd definitely order it again. Others in my party didn't like it though, so maybe it's more of a personal preference.

Two reasons to come: Stew and huge TVs.

September 19, 2010

Winner Announced: Citysearch Best of Atlanta - Barbeque

and the winner is.....

    Fox Bros. BBQ!

Since the Atlanta favorite has won the award, I will be treating myself to a meal here this coming week and providing feedback here. Look for reviews of their appetizer, the Tominator, pulled pork, and other Fox Bros. classics. If you'd like to check out Fox Bros. yourself make sure you visit their website, which is full of lots of information including upcoming events, newsletter signup, and a photo tour of the restaurant. Fox Bros. always has weekly specials, a great selection of beer, and outdoor patio seating, what more could you want?!

September 12, 2010

EVENT :: Cobb County Restaurant Week



Details:

September 11-18, 2010


  • 3 Course Prix Fixe Menus at Fine Cobb County Restaurants for $20.
  • Available for both lunch and dinner. 
  • Reservations via OpenTable.
  • Some of the featured restaurants:
    • Cherokee Cattle Company
    • Aspens
    • Marietta Diner
    • Marlow's Tavern (Cumberland & Chastain)
    • Meehan's Public House
    • Noche
    • Soho
    • South City Kitchen (Vinings)
    • Ted's Montana Grill (select locations)

August 17, 2010

10 Days Left to Vote for Your Favorite BBQ in Atlanta

Citysearch has long been home to one of the best recognized Best of polls. Many restaurants wear the Best of ___ stickers on their door very proudly. There are only 10 days left to vote in the Citysearch Best of Atlanta 2010 polls. Please take the time to vote for your favorite BBQ restaurant. Fox Bros currently holds a small lead over DBA Barbeque. It only takes a couple of minutes, make sure your favorite wins! Vote here

The nominees:
Fox Bros BBQ
DBA Barbeque
Williamson Bros. BBQ
Slope's BBQ
Daddy D'z
Fat Matt's Rib Shack
Pcheen
Community Q BBQ
The Swallow at the Hollow
Jim n Nick's BBQ
The Rib Ranch
Smokejack BBQ
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