Did Baci open up in The Avenues?

So glad you mentioned Baci. It is a great place,not over-bearing & loud. Nice quiet,intimate place. The food is delicious,very attentive staff and the owner is very genuine.I'm kind of sorry to bring them up as it will start getting too busy! Sorry Micah! Being married to an Italian for many years, and being from up north, I've got to say the food is done right,unlike some chain restaurants.Check it out! Thanks again Tom Cat....meow ~

hoping that the new place opening next to the Maximum Output gym on 54 will live up to its name, Margarelli's......they've got the name right, hopefully the food will match. Never been to Baci's but been needing to try for awhile. Pies on is VERY GOOD all around by the way. As for the original blog that mentioned barbeque....don't we already have several bbq and southern/country cooking places....seems like there are enough to feed an army. Something new and good would be a welcome change for sure. Also, Anthony's, Johnnies and Partner's are decent enough for pizza.....but more is always better in this category as far as I'm concerned

"once in a while you can get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right"

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I dined at Baci’s before it closed; I will have to try it out again. The food was always good and at reasonable prices. The pizza at Pies On is second to none, absolutely delicious! I’m jealous that Git and Cy are making the trek to Nicks tomorrow, I wish I was not on the north side of town at lunch time; I would have joined ya’ll.
Remember, extra sauce on the gyro and potatoes!

P.S. Is Margarelli's a chain?

Fyt35,

You mentioned you love Pies On Pizza. Here's an even better option: Oz Pizza in Fairburn. It's by far the best pizza I've ever had in Georgia, and this is coming from someone who was born and raised in the Northeast.

Oh please,if you want pizza that's dipped in oil,very heavy taste and gives you heartburn,fine. Otherwise,check out Partner's Pizza. Much, much better. Try it and you'll see. Don't forget,for authentic Italian food,try Baci's. It's near the old Fayette High,(LEC) and kind of behind Arby's. Let me know what you think.

that must stand for "hol' the taste Jen" As someone who grew up in an Italian American home in a heavily Italian American Northeast town.....I think I know a little somethin' about pizza. Pies on may not have the greatest pizza in the world... granted, but it sure beats "white bread southern style pizza at Partners. I got nothin' against Partners....it's fine for what it is .....a place to go where the kids can play some games and fill up....but Pies On is the real deal for all their food....pizza included.....if you can get past the Providence/Boston influence in their style of Pie ;>}

Still need to check out Baci by the way

It's me...ok, I'm also from the north. Married to an Italian,35+ yrs. Contact me and we'll have you over for lasagna one night after the New Year..you bring the wine.You can let me know if it's what you remember from home! Can you mention where home is? Yes, and do give Baci a try.I'm not going to argue with you re: Za. And Boston for pizza?? Nada, beans maybe but not pie! HAHA )

Oz, I always forget about Oz. It is probably the best pizza OTP.....just don't get out that way too much. It would be amazing if they opened on the Square...one can only hope.

"once in a while you can get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right"

I heard that they were going to open an "Oz" pizza on the square here in Fayetteville.

Kevin,
you all have talked me into Oz, on the list for Saturday! That would be a major breakthrough to have some sort of eating establishment on the Fayetteville square, I hope it happens.

Where is that at on 54?

the gym is at 749 W. Lanier (54) and Mangarelli's (?) will be in the same building.

"once in a while you can get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right"

Come on now, give me a little more credit that that!

You got it! Credit where credit is due.

I sure wish Jane1 would get a home computer so she can play after work.
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While Jane has a home computer, Jane isn't allowed to play when she gets home. As a one gal show, Jane has lots of things to do, ya know all those household, yard, etc. duties. You see I don't have anyone "trained" to help me! LOL! LOL!

You have much more discipline than I have. I should do the same thing. Like I said before you get more done in a day then some people get done in two. In fact you have inspired me to get my lazy bones out of this chair and drive to work.
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fingers aren't awake yet.

Cy, a gal's gotta do what a gal's gotta do. I am blessed with enough umption in my gumption to take care of many things on my own.

I have a friend who celebrates her anniversay three days after mine, we are the same age, have known each other since junior high! Got a note from her that she had fallen and broke ankle and hurt back, she then said, "thank goodness I didn't break a hip". Gosh, are we that old!!!! I truly do value my ability to get things done.

And speaking of getting things done, I can't do car maintenance. I need some suggestions on a good, honest auto mechanic. The other day took one car in for simple oil change, was not pleased with the customer service. After considering the several times, over the years, that this outfit has ripped me off, I have decided to vote with my feet and never darken their doorway again. Need someone who is concerned with doing right, rather than getting rich off of customers.

They've always been good to me. Jay is the guy at the front desk. They are in Fayetteville off South Jeff Davis.

I know you were asking Cy, but I have had great service, meaning reasonably fast and honest at Peachtree Imports, they are less expensive than a dealership. Cy probably knows of some good ones too.

Have a good day

Didn't mean to limit it to Cy, I need any and all the suggestions I can get. Thanks for the info, I'll check it out. So very hard to find honest folks these days . . . what happened? Guess I remember the good old days . . . let me and my rocking chair creak as I recall those days! LOL!

Goodmorning Dear Lady!

If you are willing to drive to Griffin, I highly recommend Maxi Lube. The owner Mike Shell is an honest family man and most of his key people have been with him for 10 - 18 years. While you wait they'll give you a coupon for a free Chik-Fil-A down the street and if you speak to Shirley at the front, she'll probably arrange a ride while you wait. It might be worth the trip and I'll guarantee you that you won't get burnt.

From the 'For What It's Worth Dept'.

wouldn't be that bad. I'm just looking for an honest soul. I just hate it when a woman walks into a repair shop and you can see their eyes light up as they chuckle and rub their hands together.

Here's just one example, hope I do have all my info correct. Lost a gas cap, I replaced gas cap, engine light was on, I didn't know what to do. My trusted mechanic charged to to recalibrate for engine light to go off. Silly me didn't know it would have recalibrated itself . . . another hard lesson learned.

Kinda like that old line - do you know how to tell when a (fill in the blank) in this case, mechanic is lying . . . if their lips are moving.

Thanks Git, I'll check it out. Now you realize this means I need to leave early from time to time in order to get to Griffin!!! LOL!

I can so relate to your gas cap experience! Not long after my husband passed away I made the mistake of buying a lawnmower.
(I couldn't start the one we had, but my husband could.) Like you said, when they saw me coming they started rubbing their hands together. To make a long story short, if I had it to do over again I would have bought it somewhere else.

I've learned to have "gumption" too.
Good luck with the mechanic!

Like I always say, we gotta do what we gotta do . . .

I often wonder, so very many kinds of services, why someone can't come up with the idea of being honest, straight forward, offer free, fair or discounted rates, with a real heart for helping people doesn't start a business to cater to widows, single women, etc. Has no one ever thought of the fact they may not make lots of money per job, but simply by quantity of work. Has no one figured out if they were truly honest and forthright that word of mouth would keep them busy all the time? Apparently I don't have a head for business, because this seems so simple to me. . .

Ah well, let me get back to work here so I can afford some service somewhere where people are looking for me to walk in the door! LOL!

And I won't even dock your pay.

Keep Maxi Lube in the back of your head. Personally, I've used Kaufman Tire for years. But, the last few times I've gone the results have been less than desireable.

Especially after my last tire replacement fiasco....

Do you only need an oil change?
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that is about all I need, that's what I had gone in for the other day. However, when there is that "funny sound" or that "odd little catch", I need to know someone is dealing with me straight.

Git's recommendation sounds very good. If you have a problem or need some advice give me a shout. What kind of "race car" do you drive?
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now that's a joke! Used to have cute little funky SUV, gas $3 a gallon, I now have a Ford Focus. My kid, who also fits into this mechanic search has VW Pssat.

When the need arises I will figure out that email through The Citizen thingy, thanks.

Cy, Git, Sky, thanks for your thoughts on this, I appreciate it.

is good "eats". Their gyros are very good!!!! As hutch says they're very nice folks.
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My wife is going to kill me. I have been looking for gyros all over town! You mean the white sauce, potatoes and such?

Potatoes, I never had them with mine. Is that an official accessory for gyros?
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Well, the Olympia in Conyers serves them with roasted potatoes and Nick's on Virgina Ave does as well. Not sure if Nick's is still there though.

Is still open. It's a bear to get in there at lunch though. I'm glad you brought them up as I've left them out of my lunch schedule lately. I will go there tomorrow or Thursday.

Extra Sauce Please!

Does it still get crowded at lunch even after the demise of the Ford plant?

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It was lined up way out the door last time I was there in early spring of this year. The parking is a bear.

When are you going tomorrow or Thursday?
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Perhaps on Thensday.

Do you dine there at lunch?

What time?
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Know how to send me an e-mail thru the Citizen?

Sorry about the delay. Mrs. Cy had to use the machine. I have not e-mailed using the Citizen.
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And you will see the tabs view & contact. Click the one that says contact.

I just changed my settings to accept e-mail.
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Thanks hutch, I'll try it.

this is near the retirement neighborhood? I've noticed the place before and have wondered if it was good eating. Thanks for the tip.

Pizza is pretty good and the sandwiches are also very tasty.

Can't wait to see who is bold enough to show up.

Can't wait to see who is bold enough to show up.

every blog? Geez get you panites out of such a wad.

huh?

in blog with nothing to do about our little disagreement.

Do you feel this way when you report on FOOTBALL?

Do I feel that the pizza is pretty good when I cover football?

Your friend said that what was said was enough- and you agree on the food he/she was talking about?

Please don't be silly. YOur better than that.

I was just agreeing that Anthony's was a good place to eat. I commented on the restaurant blog. As for all the band/football stuff, I'm staying out of it.

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It is now Peg o'Leg Pauley's the Valentino's owner.
Is it that hard to make money off spagetti?

Good country cooking! Great sweet tea!

Wheeler's? Where was it located? I remember the Dixie House though.
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Wheelers was where Larry's Subs is now, corner of 85 and Ga. Ave. in Fayetteville.

I forgot about the Dixie House! We used to eat there often.

Used to eat their for lunch at least twice a week. I forgot all about that place.

I remember the Dakota at the current IHOP location, that's a shame!

It wasn't bad "eats" either. Do you remember the name of the other steak house - other than the Lone Star?
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you mean the "Longbranch". It is still there, across the street behind the Waffle House. The food there is always good and economical too.

Democracy is not a spectator sport.

We just "discovered" this restaurant a few weeks ago. We would have never known about it if someone hadn't suggested we try it. It was good and I'm looking forward to going back again this weekend.

We also recently discovered this restaurant. Outstanding Prime Rib. Even my finicky teenager devoured it! We first discovered Longbranch when a friend treated us to the Chicken Man. What a hoot!

We went to Longbranch this weekend and tried the Prime Rib....absolutely delicious!!! We won't have Prime Rib anywhere else. Thanks again.

Wasn't he at the Lone Star Cafe?
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I can't answer that one. I just moved here a couple of years ago. I did see a sign at the Longbranch that they are "Fayetteville's exclusive home of the Chicken Man."

Yes, he used to be at Lone Star years ago.

Chicken Man

“The Chicken Man” was a gentleman named Mike Culver who lived locally and worked (maybe still does) with Delta. He performed his routine at The Lonestar (now Wings and Things). If I recall correctly, he was in a department known as In Flight Maintenance, a high pressure assignment. Culver acquired a little national exposure for his routine which was a comedic combination of costumes, pantomime/lip sync and extraordinarily funny facial expressions, almost all of which were performed on top of the bar. In fact, owner Fred Poteet, a big graybearded western attired man, would crawl up on the bar to introduce Culver, engaging the crowd in a sing along, including Garth Brooks’ “Low Places”. And yes, Cal, there were folks "quaffing beers" (or so I am told). This was truly a Fayette classic. I won’t bore you anymore with this one.

retired a few years back. He was funny!!!
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neighborhood bar feel about the place, but the food is outstanding and reasonable. My only fear is that everyone will find it and there go the tables. LOL. Keep the faith.

Democracy is not a spectator sport.