Ristorante

Ristorante, by artist Annie Greene.


Believe it or not, this "painting" is made entirely of yarn that has been glued to the surface. A friend and I noticed another work by this artist while on a trip to an Atlanta area art museum today.

Adventure Dining at the World's Longest Yard Sale

(a boutique in Mentone Alabama)



The World's Longest Yardsale wrapped up this past Sunday after a four day run. The yardsale, an annual event, reaches from Ohio to Alabama. The trail ends in Mentone Alabama, a cute, rustic little town that attracts a diverse crowd. I once knew a man ordained as a Tibetan Monk living in a mountain retreat in that area. I expressed shock at this as Mentone is quite close to an area known for rigid Christian fundamentalism. But, the Tibetan monk described his life in Mentone and with its residents as being harmoneous and symbiotic.


















Adventurous cuisine seemed limited year, with typical offerings limited to corn dogs and barbecue. In previous years, I came across homemade Navajo bread at one stop along the way. The barbecue was very popular this year and one hardware store/restaurant in Georgia reported selling a huge number or ribs and pork sandwiches. The owner told me he had been at the store working from 5 am to 10pm to meet the demand.





(Moonshine Jelly sold in a hardware store, Walker County Georgia)

Candidate for World's Smallest Restaurant

Tacos to Go
Dalton Georgia


Excellent tacos, served in what may be the smallest restaurant anywhere. The name Tacos to Go was probably chosen because there really isn't much room to eat in. Four seats to be exact, lined up at the counter provide an excellent opportunity to watch your food being prepared. I sought this restaurant out after reading other reviews provide enthusiastic support for this place. I would agree. The tacos are great, and probably the best in this area.

Dineometer rating: 80%
http://www.dineometer.com/browse_reviews.php?id_b=44