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[Pillsbury]

I'm hesitant to make a new topic about something so mundane, and I apologize if this is a waste.  But, I'm visiting family in Alpharetta and my brother is going to Southern Poly in Marietta, so I'm making a whirlwind trip through Atlanta this weekend, and was wondering if anyone could help me out:

1.     Are there any good cheap (like cheap as in my brother is a poor college student who thinks Red Lobster is for rich people) restaurants to eat at?  I've had my quota of pizza places, so no Felini's or Everybody's.    I'll be in the city and then out in Alpharetta.
2.     And more importantly, where are the good Christmas lights? I love Christmas lights.  Are the lights at Lake Lanier worth the drive?

I appreciate the help!!!!

[Martinman]

Pillsbury, on Dec 13 2006, 10:09 AM, said:

I'm hesitant to make a new topic about something so mundane, and I apologize if this is a waste.  But, I'm visiting family in Alpharetta and my brother is going to Southern Poly in Marietta, so I'm making a whirlwind trip through Atlanta this weekend, and was wondering if anyone could help me out:

1.     Are there any good cheap (like cheap as in my brother is a poor college student who thinks Red Lobster is for rich people) restaurants to eat at?  I've had my quota of pizza places, so no Felini's or Everybody's.    I'll be in the city and then out in Alpharetta.
2.     And more importantly, where are the good Christmas lights? I love Christmas lights.  Are the lights at Lake Lanier worth the drive?

I appreciate the help!!!!

They used to do a big Christmas light display right down the street from Southern Poly at the Life College campus.  Maybe your brother will know if its still done.  The only light displays intown are Atlantic Station which is cute and Centennial Park which is just OK.

my cheap eats suggestions in the city

Vortex - tasty burgers
Six Feet Under -  good, reasonable seafood plus great burgers and other sandwiches under $10
Eats - tasty 1/2 jerk chicken & sides for like $6, they also have pasta which I've never tried

Tasty China is great new restaurant on Franklin road in Marietta but going on weekends is not recommended because of its popularity.



I know nothing about Alpharetta dining.

[Pillsbury]

Thanks Martinman.  I've been meaning to check out AS and maybe buy a little sweatshop furniture from our friends at IKEA who've helped destroy North Carolina's once prosperous furniture industry.    I actually got lost a couple of years ago and ended up in front of Six Feet Under, but it was late and I had to get back to Augusta.    Thanks again!!!

Martinman, on Dec 14 2006, 12:20 PM, said:

I know nothing about Alpharetta dining.

Yeah, neither do I except for Mexican places, which for some reason, use the exact same menus as the ones here.  One of my life lessons actually:  A number 10 always equals two tacos, rice, and beans.