By Doug DealMacon Community News The word “rookery” means “a breeding ground for birds, particularly crows or rooks (a type of crow).” As applied to the renowned restaurant located at 543 Cherry Street in downtown Macon, it means a breeding ground for delicious food. Getting into the Rookery is often a chore because of the …
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By Doug Deal Macon Community News Few things are more enjoyable than a nice slice of pizza or two paired with a salad and a drink for a refreshing lunch during a busy day. Generally, the service is fast, and you can find deals at a reasonable price. Macon is loaded with options for a …
By Doug Deal Macon Community News Tzango Cocina Del Mundo has been on my family’s culinary radar for a while. Although they are currently found downtown at 336 Second Street in the revitalized downtown Macon, we first discovered them when they were on Hartley Bridge Road in South Bibb. Over the years, we have celebrated …
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By Beverly Adams UGA Cooperative Extension Just the other day I received an email from a Forsyth County resident about a cucumber plant that was in decline. He wanted to know what to do to get it back to “normal.” My response was, “There is nothing to do. It’s the end of the season for …
By Doug Deal Macon Community News Outside of Mexican or fast food, Asian cuisine is probably the most plentiful option for dining out in Macon, but Korean is still challenging to find. About two years ago, one of our first articles after rebooting Macon Community News online was to introduce Macon to Chico and Chang, …
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Pizza preferences are a very personal thing. The thickness of the crust, the firmness of the crust, the selection of toppings, the density and flavor of the sauce, and the amount of cheese are only parts of the equation that makes a “good” pizza. For everyone the answer is different. Maconites are lucky to have …
I have lived in Macon for nearly 15 years and have never eaten at Michael’s on Mulberry, either for lunch, when the restaurant operates as Between the Bread Café with a more casual menu, or in the evening, when the menu shifts to offer a fine dining experience. Every time I have tried to patronize …
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These days, wing places are everywhere, and if a restaurant isn’t a wing place, they probably still serve chicken wings. Although chicken wings may have become ubiquitous, the quality varies widely, as does the method of preparation. Run-of-the-mill wings are not only a disappointment but also a waste of money. The price of chicken wings …
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Guest post by De’Ron Rogers Pinky’s Shaved Ice is a family owned and operated business out of Lizella. We opened our business in the spring of 2014. This is our 5th season selling more than two dozen delicious flavors of shaved ice at events, gatherings, and parties all over Middle Georgia. We currently have three …
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Guest post by De’Ron Rogers Pinky’s Shaved Ice is a family owned and operated business out of Lizella. We opened our business in the spring of 2014. This is our 5th season selling more than two dozen delicious flavors of shaved ice at events, gatherings, and parties all over Middle Georgia. We currently have three …
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It may surprise some, but Macon has a number of somewhat exotic restaurants that one is usually only able to find in larger cities. One of those places is Pho Saigon Vietnamese restaurant, which is located at 3076 Riverside Drive in the Northgate Village Shopping Center. Situated in the middle of a strip mall, nestled …
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The Middle Georgia Regional Airport is likely not the first place you think of when craving fried chicken, but if you have not had the chance to try Dab’s Restaurant, you are missing out. You used to find Dab’s in the Rocky Creek Road and Pio Nono Road area, where she served soul food for …
Although the north side of Bibb County has had a rally of new restaurant openings, the south side has not been able to reach first base. That shutout has ended with an exceptional new restaurant that recently opened in the Oakview Country Club called Momma’s Boy Kitchen. If you don’t use GPS, this eatery will …
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