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Tuesday’s Treats #35

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The Last Catch Seafood

Location: Jasper, Ga

This place has really gotten the atmosphere right. If you’re looking for a seafood joint in the middle of North Georgia, then, you need to drop by. You feel like you’re walking right into a dockside seafood restaurant.

They have a pretty good selection from which to choose for both lunch and dinner…

Honestly, I’d have to give the food a solid “B.” The fried pickles were yummy, and the grilled veggies were incredible! The fried shrimp and blackened tuna was pretty good but, maybe, not the best I’ve had. The blackened mahi mahi had a great flavor, but the texture was dry, because it had been overcooked. I’ll say it one more time, the veggies were phenomenal! I don’t eat cole slaw much, and the fries were good.

  
   The key lime pie was ok, but it was a little too sweet and not tart enough; however, the chocolate cake from a local restaurant was incredible!

If you’re in the North Georgia mountains, and you’re looking for a restaurant with a great dockside feeling, and you don’t necessarily require A+ rated food, give this place a try. It might just be that we landed on a not so good day. The wait staff was very kind, and we did love a few things along with the atmosphere.

Here is their website to find out more.

Answer to Friday’s Angle #84

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How did it go yesterday?

If you guessed popcorn kernels, you got it!! 😊

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Friday’s New Angle #84

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Friday’s mean it’s time for a New Angle! Here ya go! 😊

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Tuesday’s Treats #34

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Cocina Fuentes (Mexican)

Location: Monroe, Ga

 This place is probably the absolute BEST Mexican restaurant we have been to! It’s in the cute little town of Monroe, Georgia, and after you enjoy your meal, you can head downtown and the surrounding areas to find some great antique shops. The atmosphere here is great, and the service is always spot on.

The food is always made perfect to order, and everything tastes fresh and prepared with care. The steak seems to be of higher quality than most Mexican restaurants, and everything else is just perfect. They have quite an extensive menu from which to choose, and I do wish I had more pics to share with you.

My husband usually gets the Taco Quaintes (spelling?), and it is always delicious. I apologize that I don’t have the name of the meal above, but I can say it was also delicious! I have looked online for their website; however, there doesn’t seem to be one listed. However, they do have a facebook page, and here is a copy of their lunch menu.

Oh, and I do hope you don’t think me rude for posting a pic of the bathroom, but I wanted to be able to share the attention they give to details. Most places just stick a sink in there to get the job done, but this is actually stylish and beautiful. Their attention to details shows in everything they do. Drop by, and check them out!

Answer to Friday’s Angle #83

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How did you do yesterday?


If you guessed a blue picnic table, you got it right! 😊 Thanks for playing!

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Friday’s New Angle #83

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It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for another New Angle! 🎉😊


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Tuesday’s Treats #33

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Biguns Barbeque

location: Talking Rock, Ga

Biguns is probably one of my absolute favorites when it comes to BBQ. The they know what they’re doing, and they do it right! They smoke the meat to perfection, and when they serve the plate, whether it be a sandwich or a platter, they don’t overdose the meat in sauce, they let you do that. 😉 there are about four or five sauces to choos from, too.

They, also, have a plethora of sides! Oh my goodness! They have coleslaw, green beans, baked beans, fried okra, fries, etc., and all of them are great! The sweet tea is good ole Southern sweet tea, and the desserts are delicious! Oh, and if you like BBQ spuds, you know, baked potatoes with BBQ in them, these do not disappoint! Oh. My. Goodness! They are Huge, and they don’t skimp on the meat they put inside! I wish I had a pic to show you. You wouldn’t believe it.  Did I say they were huge?! Well, it’s no joke! 😂

Don’t be fooled when you drive up,, either. Yes, the restaurant is actually in a gas station; however, it not like those nasty gas station restaurants where they’ve forgotten how to use a mop! No, sir.

They have remodeled the inside to make it look like a log cabin, and everything, including a the drink coolers, are encased in wood. It has a really great atmosphere. They’ve got lots of booths and even big tables for bigger parties.  The restrooms are always clean, too, and the service can’t be beat.
  

If you’re anywhere close to the Talking Rock area, you’ll not want to miss a trip to Biguns!! Shoot, even you’re over in the Ellijay or Big Canoe areas, it’s worth the 30 minute trip to get there! However, beware. You’ll want to get there early. They fill up quick at noon. Check out their website here.

Answer to Friday’s Angle #82

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How did you do yesterday?

If you guessed a hole in wood (painted, of course), you got it! 

Thanks for playing, and I hope you’ll join me next week for another angle or on Monday for the beginning of this week’s blogs. 😊

Friday’s New Angle #82

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It’s FRIDAY, and that means it time for another NEW ANGLE! 🎉😊

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Tuesday’s Treats #32

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Rumor HazIt

Location: Clayton, Ga 

This has been a local favorite of ours for several years now, and I’ll be honest, you can actually catch them on a day when they’re not A+ quality. However, I’ll have to say the majority of the time, you’ll get really good food and pretty good service.

You wouldn’t think you’d find a decent seafood restaurant in the hills of North Georgia, and if I hadn’t eaten here myself, I’d definitely be a doubter. We actually ate here yesterday, and the food was pretty good, about a B grade. We ordered the fried pickles, and they were amazing! We, also, ordered a small tossed salad and the shrimp bisque, both were yummy.

For entrees, we ordered the grilled chicken sandwich, chicken fingers, cheeseburger and the blackened mahi-mahi sandwich, all with fries. Everything tasted great; however, the chicken and mahi sandwiches were just a tad over cooked, leaving them both a little dry, but we’ve had these plenty of times before, and they were delicious. The fries were awesome; they’re like little potato logs. The ranch dressing, tartar sauce and the chipotle ranch sauces all taste homemade.

We’ve had the burgers before (pictured first above), and they’ve always been great. If you like beer battered onion rings, they’ve got some of the best. The fried cod sandwich has always been tasty as well. Oh, if you like dessert, you’ll really like their key lime pie, and there’s another dessert we’ve had there; however, I can’t remember what it was. 😜

The atmosphere is really done right with all nautical themes and a beautiful fish tank in the center of the room. The seating is very comfortable with both inside tables and half booths and outside patio areas.

So, try them out, and remember, if you happen to get bad (slow!) service that day, please, just give them one more try. You’ll enjoy the meals, and you’ll probably catch them on a better day the next time around. 😉

You can check out their website here.