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The “On North” Pole

Looking for Chinese food on Christmas Eve, we pivot in an entirely different direction.… Read More The “On North” Pole

January 27, 2020March 9, 2020 rogerstraussLeave a comment

Loving The Local

Do we have a favorite lunch spot in Marietta? Why yes, we do!… Read More Loving The Local

January 21, 2020January 20, 2020 rogerstrauss1 Comment

Pizza-Time at the MPC

We drop into the Marietta Pizza Company for lunch.… Read More Pizza-Time at the MPC

January 13, 2020January 20, 2020 rogerstrauss1 Comment

La Suprema Bakery: Supremely Satisfying

The Big Chicken is often thought of as the milepost of Marietta. It’s how you give directions. Like, “go to the Big Chicken and turn left.”In fact, the new Date Night Headquarters is about two miles west of the Big Chicken. They built it in the early 1960’s. It has been restored twice since then… Read More La Suprema Bakery: Supremely Satisfying

January 6, 2020January 20, 2020 rogerstrauss2 Comments

We Are Back for 2020!

We’re back…and we have moved!… Read More We Are Back for 2020!

December 30, 2019December 27, 2019 rogerstrauss1 Comment

Muss and Turner’s: Good Eats in East Cobb

First it was Common Quarter. Now it’s “Muss and Turner’s 2”. Is that good, or bad?… Read More Muss and Turner’s: Good Eats in East Cobb

May 23, 2017May 26, 2017 rogerstraussLeave a comment

Jerusalem Bakery: We Check Out the New Digs

We hated their old building, but love the new place.… Read More Jerusalem Bakery: We Check Out the New Digs

May 16, 2017May 26, 2017 rogerstraussLeave a comment

Two Birds Taphouse: Twice as Nice in Marietta

Did you miss us? Date Night returns from our spring travel hiatus and enjoys an excellent meal in Marietta. Where have we been? Read on to find out…… Read More Two Birds Taphouse: Twice as Nice in Marietta

May 10, 2017May 16, 2017 rogerstraussLeave a comment

Teriyaki Madness: Insanely Good

Every now and then, we get invited to try restaurants that are really close to our house. When an invite came for Teriyaki Madness, we were intrigued by the concept, and since it’s only a few miles (and no traffic) from our house, we decided to pop over for dinner one night. The Madness is… Read More Teriyaki Madness: Insanely Good

February 2, 2017February 20, 2017 rogerstraussLeave a comment

Dessert Dates: SweeTreats in Marietta

As long as the weather is warm, we are going to keep eating ice cream. Date Night finds a place on the square in Marietta that made us very happy with our choices.… Read More Dessert Dates: SweeTreats in Marietta

November 28, 2016 rogerstrauss2 Comments

Lunch Dates:  The Red Eyed Mule

Date Night finds some good burgers near the square in Marietta. Can something this simple be so good?… Read More Lunch Dates:  The Red Eyed Mule

November 4, 2016November 8, 2016 rogerstraussLeave a comment

Battle of the BBQ Heavyweights: Sam vs. Dave

This week, two Cobb BBQ legends duke it out for bragging rights. Who is better, Sam’s or Dave’s? It’s East Cobb vs. West Cobb in this heavyweight slugfest.… Read More Battle of the BBQ Heavyweights: Sam vs. Dave

July 26, 2016August 29, 2016 rogerstrauss2 Comments

Burgers and Beer In a Stockyard

What’s better on a hot summer night than burgers and beer? Not much! Tonight, we dine in a stockyard, without that bothersome livestock smell.… Read More Burgers and Beer In a Stockyard

June 21, 2016July 5, 2016 rogerstraussLeave a comment

Cook’s Warehouse Summer Preview

We get invited to see what’s cooking this summer at The Cook’s Warehouse in Marietta. … Read More Cook’s Warehouse Summer Preview

June 17, 2016June 17, 2016 evekofskyLeave a comment

Sugar Cakes: Not Just for Dessert

When plan A and plan B don’t work out, sometimes you have to go to plan C. For tonight’s date, a little improvisation rewards us with big results.… Read More Sugar Cakes: Not Just for Dessert

March 3, 2016March 31, 2016 rogerstrauss1 Comment

Kiosco: A Taste of Colombia

Date Night finds some excellent Colombian food right off the Marietta square. Ole!
… Read More Kiosco: A Taste of Colombia

December 8, 2015December 13, 2015 rogerstrauss5 Comments

Slap ‘Yo Mama at AJ’s Famous Seafood and Po Boy’s

Ever drive by a restaurant a million times and never go in? Date Night finally goes to a place that has been around a long time, but we have never visited.… Read More Slap ‘Yo Mama at AJ’s Famous Seafood and Po Boy’s

May 13, 2015August 30, 2015 rogerstrauss4 Comments

Marietta Fish Market

Date Night visits one of the few highlights of the restaurant wasteland that’s Canton Rd. in Cobb County. Don’t leave here without having dessert.… Read More Marietta Fish Market

January 19, 2015January 30, 2015 rogerstrauss1 Comment

Lunch Dates: Douceur de France (Marietta)

Date Night never turns down a chance to eat lunch at a French bakery. Read on to find out what we discovered at the Douceur de France.… Read More Lunch Dates: Douceur de France (Marietta)

December 31, 2014March 7, 2020 rogerstrauss3 Comments

Jerusalem Bakery

Date Night experiences Mediterranean madness in Marietta. You may not know where the Jerusalem Bakery is, but it’s worth finding for a great lunch.… Read More Jerusalem Bakery

November 28, 2014December 2, 2014 rogerstrauss2 Comments

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