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5henryeats.comHENRYeats Recognizes Restaurants with 4.5 Star or Higher Rating on Google!Local eateries were rec-ognized earlier this year with a Star of HENRYeats window decal to honor their hard work and dedication to pro-viding top-notch service in the food and beverage industry. This recognition is for independently operated establishments in Hen-ry County with a 4.5 or higher star rating on Google. At the beginning of 2024, Hen-ry County had 84 establishments that received a Star of HENR-Yeats designation. To view a full listing of the 2024 stars, visit henryeats.com/2024-stars. Gritz Family Restaurant in McDonough was among one of the 84 restaurants recognized as a Star of HENRYeats for 2024.The Secret’s in the DOUGHLocal Sourdough Baker Opens Cottage Bakery While many of us are becom-ing more conscious about what we’re consuming, some are limit-ing their carb intake, and others are ditching commercially made breads altogether, and opting for fresher and healthier options that sourdough provides. Rozanna Salmon, a Locust Grove resident, switched to sourdough ve years ago. Aer realizing the shortage of local options for purchasing freshly made sourdough bread and baked goods, Salmon opened her cottage bakery, Rose Creek Family Farms, in January of 2024. Salmon bakes various sourdough products available for pre-order, including a classic sourdough loaf, bagels, English muns, sweet rolls, brownies, pre-sliced sandwich bread, and pizza crusts. “For those who are new to the avor and texture of sourdough bread, the sandwich loaf is a really great place to start; it pro-vides a soer interior and crust,” Salmon explained. “I also make a pre-baked pizza crust, which is phenomenal and convenient for a quick and easy dinner option.” e process of sourdough baking is much more tedious and time-consuming than traditional baking requiring several steps “Each recipe I make has been a learning curve because when you’re working with sourdough, there are so many variables that can aect the dough, including the ingredients, how you combine the ingredients, the temperature, and humidity,” Salmon said. “I’ve heard from several of my customers that they’re so happy I started my bakery because they wanted a true sourdough option but found the baking process daunting and dicult.” Aspiring sourdough bakers will soon be able to receive Salmon’s insight and expertise. Salmon will be oering sourdough baking classes this Fall. Class information will be made available on Rose Creek Family Farms Facebook and Instagram pages. For those of us who prefer to leave the baking to the profes-sionals, pre-ordering of Salm-on’s goods is available online at rosecreekfamilyfarms.com. Pictured is Rozanna Salmon of Rose Creek Family Farms at a local Farmer’s Market.

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HENRYeatseats6 Attention Shoppers Far and Wide! No-vember is the time to celebrate the incredible small businesses in our community with the Stockbridge Small Business BLITZ! In the spirit of Small Business Saturday™, the Stockbridge Main Street Program is hosting an exciting month-long initiative dedicated to highlighting the unique shops, restau-rants, and services that make Stockbridge special. The Small Business BLITZ challenges you to shop and dine locally, invest in our local economy, and strengthen the Henry County community. This is a great opportunity to discover new favorites and show your sup-port for local businesses! Make your shopping spree even more rewarding when you enter a drawing for a chance to win some amazing local prizes! All you need to do is: 1. Scan the QR code with your Apple or Android device. 2. Save the BLITZ Shopping Passport to your home screen by clicking the share icon. 3. Shop at Passport Places during Novem-ber. 4. And upload your receipts to the passport portal. More uploads, equal more chances to win! There’s a minimum of four (4) proofs of pur-chase to be eligible for the drawing. Don’t miss out! Multiple winners are chosen each year. You could be one of the lucky winners! Get the digital shopping passport today at qrs.ly/dqe4kbj or scan the QR Code and complete the download. Make this November a month to remem-ber when you shop small to make a big impact! For more information about the Stockbridge Small Business BLITZ visit stockbridgemainstreet.com/small-busi-ness-saturday/ or contact the Stockbridge Main Street program ofce at mainstreet@stockbridgega.org.Small Business Blitz Challenges Henry County Residents to Shop & Dine LocalDownloaD your passport toDay!

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HENRYeatseats8ROASTMicah HodgesthePreviously we demystied the complexities of coffee roast-ing. This month, we’ll reveal a few coffee brewing methods to help bring some calm and simplic-ity to your daily routine. If you’re new to coffee brewing or simply over-whelmed with the choices out there, navigating the different methods can feel daunting. While there are a lot of options, some of my favorite brewing methods that I love for their own rea-sons are as follows: Espresso, Moka Pot, French Press, AeroPress, Chemex and the tried-and-true drip method. Each method is quite approachable and delivers a wide range of avors. Here’s a breakdown of each method, focusing on how easy they are to use and the avor proles they create. Espresso is typically very intimidat-ing but really shouldn’t be. It can re-quire expensive machines, but QBCC has a great at home / manual method that I’d put up against any expensive option on the market! Espresso, in general, delivers a shot of concen-trated coffee with a bold, rich avor. Espresso’s intensity makes it the foun-dation of drinks like lattes and cap-puccinos. It’s strong, with balanced bitterness and crema on top. I love to pull a shot with anything from a light roast to dark roast coffee. Moka Pot, a stove top method, brews coffee by passing hot water through ground coffee under steam pressure. It’s slightly more involved than drip coffee, but still very beginner-friendly. The result is a bold, concentrated cup with avors reminiscent of espresso—rich and robust with deep, dark tones. Ideal for coffee drinkers who enjoy intensity. Drink it solo or dilute with some hot water for a more “americano” drink. French Press & AeroPress are like siblings – similar yet very different so we’ll review them together. The French press is a manual method where coarse-ly ground coffee is steeped in hot water before being pressed through a mesh lter. It’s easy to use and doesn’t re-quire special equipment. This method produces a rich, full-bodied coffee with pronounced avors, often with a slightly oily mouth feel due to the lack of pa-per lters. The AeroPress is known for its versatility and ease of use. It brews coffee by forcing water through coffee grounds and a lter using air pres-sure. The lter results in a avor that is smooth, clean, and can be adjusted based on brew time. It’s a great option for those who enjoy experimenting but prefer a method that’s quick and porta-ble. The Chemex, a simple, elegant coffee brewer, is included in the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art. It’s an intentional slow-down in our rapid-re lives. Chemex uses a thick paper lter to produce a smooth cup of coffee. Simply hand pour hot water over the grinds into the glass container below to yield a light body and bright avored coffee. This slower method not only forces you to slow down and breathe but to also enjoy a more delicate coffee experience. Drip Coffee makers are among the simplest ways to brew coffee. All you need to do is add water, place ground coffee in the lter and let the machine do the rest. It’s hands-off and perfect for making multiple cups. The avor is typically balanced, but slightly less rich than other methods, with mild acidity and light body.Queen Bee Coffee Company has many of these brewing options available for sale in our cafes. Drop by and visit with us sometime and we’ll be glad to show them to you. Each method offers a unique way to explore coffee’s avors, while also varying in difculty, mak-ing it easy to nd the right t for your morning brew.Skip the Morning Fuss: Simplied Coffee Brewing

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HENRYeatseats10Chicken Enchilada plate topped with green tomatillo salsa, melted cheese, and drizzled crema. e en-chiladas were accompanied by their homestyle rice and refried beans. e enchiladas were incredible! I will denitely be taking my wife back for this dish!Guacamole has a nice variety of menu items, and they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some of the breakfast choices that caught my eye were the Country Fried Steak, the Breakfast Bowl, the Huevos Ran-cheros, and the Breakfast Burrito! ey also have various types of Omelettes, which were a nice surprise. e lunch and dinner choices were extensive and looked very appetizing. ey included all the dishes you would expect at a Mexican restaurant, including fajitas, burritos, tacos, enchila-das, quesadillas, and other combination plates. What I can guarantee is that you will not go wrong with anything you choose as everything is made from scratch and is the real deal! ey also have a nice kid’s menu that includes popular items like cheeseburg-ers, mac and cheese, and Chicken Fingers. ey oer lunch specials and also have a full bar. eir hours are Monday through ursday from 10 am to 8 pm and Friday & Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm. Diners’ Dish is HENRYeats writers’ reviews on local restaurants. This issue’s focus is tacos! Guacamole Restaurant I Stockbridge Review & Images: Jerry Belcastro Our theme for this issue is tacos, so, my journey took me to a hid-den gem in Henry County, Guacamole, located at 697 Davis Road in Stockbridge, just adjacent to the Walmart Shopping Center o 138. I was pleasantly greeted when I walked in and was seated promptly. e seating area was nice and clean, and the place had a nice Latin air to it! I placed my order for a variety of tacos, and minutes later, I had a beautiful plate of homemade authentic tacos! e corn tortillas were doubled, which I liked and they were absolutely delicious! I started with an Asada taco, and the meat was nice and tender. en I tried the Chorizo lled taco which had great avor. On to the shrimp-lled taco, which was cooked to perfection. Finally, I tried the chicken taco, and it was also very tender and had great avors. e tacos were accompa-nied by a side of homemade tomatillo salsa that I really enjoyed and a red salsa that had a nice kick of heat. All the tacos were topped with fresh cilantro, diced onions, a drizzle of crema, and freshly sliced limes. Guacamole’s tacos reminded me of the street tacos available in Cancun! You could tell they were freshly prepared homemade tacos and were full of crunch and avor. Since the tacos were so tasty, I decided to or-der something else and asked them to surprise me. ey brought out a DINERS’Guacamole Restaurant I Stockbridgedish

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Let’s TACOSTalk AboutDINERS’ dish cont.chaloChalo Fast Food I McDonoughReview & Image: Cristy McAbeeLocated on the thriving McDonough Square, family-owned and oper-ated Macon Street Tacos serves fresh street tacos, cold beer, hand-made Sangria, and creamy ice cream. e owner, Katy Bell, made Georgia her home years ago, and she opened up her small family-owned and operat-ed eatery in August of 2018. She derived the fast, casual concept of a counter restaurant oering cooked to order a-la-carte options while completing a research project at Clayton State University. Her desire was to provide her community a place to enjoy moderately priced Mexican- American dishes in a warm and friendly atmosphere. As a long-time taco enthusiast, I enjoy nding new restaurants that oer a twist on traditional Mexican fare close to home. Macon Street Tacos is quaint with limited seat-ing indoors, but oers additional outdoor seating and an indoor event area for private and on-going events, including live music. What I appreciate most about the concept is the fresh quality and the upfront service. Here, the food is cooked to order and is always hot, tasty, and fast. My family and I frequent Ma-con Street Tacos and usually opt to dine in. We nd the atmosphere and ambiance to be laid-back and enjoyable. As for their food, the menu oers twelve taco avor mainstays, including the Cajun sh taco, the chorizo taco, the fried brussels sprouts taco, and my personal favorite, “e Kurt”. e Kurt is a bualo chicken taco that is dressed in lettuce, cotija cheese, ranch, and both hard and so taco shells. It is so delicious that I can never eat just one! eir other menu items in-clude autas, quesadillas, taco salads, burritos, nachos, loaded fries, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options. Most tacos are under $5 each, and several menu items are un-der $10. Patrons can also enjoy a reasonable priced cocktail or beer. Additionally, most kid of-ferings, including the popular “e Luke” (a specialty taco), are priced under $10. For a family-friendly dining experience stop by Macon Street Tacos Tuesday through Saturday. Macon Street Tacos I McDonough Review: Toye Wheeler It seems I’m on a roll with spotlighting and reviewing restau-rants connected to convenience stores, so I’ll keep that theme alive for this issue by reviewing the highly-rated Chalo Fast Food o Highway 155 in McDonough. is spot is truly a hidden gem that I only discovered through compiling the Stars of HENRYeats listing, (and I’m so glad I discov-ered them!) is authentic Mex-ican joint has an astounding 4.7 star rating on Google with over 500 reviews! ey oer a wide gamut of true Mexican cuisine ranging from burritos and empanadas to tacos and even a few American staples like burgers and wings. is visit required me to order tacos, so I opted for the birria tacos (the same order placed by a construction worker in front of me). Full disclosure, this was my rst time ordering birria tacos, and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Within 10 minutes of ordering my food, I was handed a red basket with three birria tacos, accompanied with a stew, homemade sauce, and limes. e actual taco was very crispy and came pan-fried (similar to a quesadilla) with shredded beef that was moist and tender. e tacos came topped with grilled onions, cilantro, and melted white cheese (reminded me of mozzarella). e tacos were served alongside their birria consome (stew), and a homemade green sauce. Everything melded really well together and the stew was a nice pairing for the tacos that were plentifully stued with beef and cheese. If you’ve never had birria, it’s much dierent than a traditional ground beef taco. It’s similar to shredded roast beef and was surprisingly mild (not spicy at all), but still very avor-ful. is particular taco would be a great comfort food when the weath-er chills down; think taco Tuesday in January! I did dine -in for my visit, but do note, Chalo Fast Food oers limited indoor seating, so it’s advised to be prepared to order as takeout. On a pretty day, diners could also choose to sit at one of their picnic benches conveniently located under a shade tree.

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Are Your Pests Are Your Pests PAYing rent?PAYing rent?IF NOT, LET TRUNORTH GET YOUR SPACE BACK!CALL TODAY FOR A FREE INSPECTION(678)509-6999Your Peace of Mind, our Pest control exPertise. ASIAN & INDIANBOMBAY BITES678-829-3306 I 1873 Jonesboro RdCHINA EXPRESS770) 898-1933 I 109 Willow LnCHINA HOUSE 770-288-2389 I 2174 GA-20CHINA STAR ASIAN GARDEN770-898-1331 I 299 Jonesboro Rd.. GOLDEN WOK EXPRESS & GRILL(678) 782-5885 I 1125 GA-155 SHUNGRY STATION(470) 278-1462 I 1883 Jonesboro Rd AMERICAN & BBQ 1942 ON THE SQUARE(678) 586-5590I 3B Keys Ferry st. A TASTE OF HEAVEN RIB SHACK786- 868-5638 I 119 Old Grifn Rd. AMERICAN WINGS & CAJUN SEAFOOD678-884-6286 I 1156 McDonough Pkwy.CHICK-N-RUN770-898-0370 I 301 Old Town WayCHX N’ WING HUT (678) 272-8998 I 1868 Jonesboro Rd. COWBOY CHICKEN(770) 629-2774 I 90 S Point BlvdCULTURISTIC KITCHEN (678) 782-3009I 2130 Jodeco Rd.DREAM DISH (470) 781-1152 I 35 Atlanta StELLITE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE(678) 272-0170I 715 Industrial Blvd. FATBOIZ PREMIUM GOURMET678) 759-1590 I 573 Jonesboro Rd..JUST DOGS ATL470-507-4170 I 1059 Meredith Park DrKIRBY G’S DINER678-583-8777 I 45 Macon St.LEO’S CAFE678-814-4619 I 232 Racetrack Rd.MIKIE’S BIG BURGER770-954-4306 I 2013 Jonesboro Rd.MOTORHEADS BAR & GRILL770) 898-0008 I 650 Macon St. PIPPINS BBQ 770- 957-2539 I 40 Sims St. 1942 ON THE SQUARE(678) 586-5590I 3B Keys Ferry st. A CUP OF COMFORT BREAKFAST BISTRO470) 507-0198 I 1115 GA-155 SCULTURISTIC KITCHEN (678) 782-3009I 2130 Jodeco Rd.DONUT WORLD & BOBA TEA678-782-6662 I 232 Keys Ferry St. FATBOIZ PREMIUM GOURMET678) 759-1590 I 573 Jonesboro Rd.GRITZ FAMILY RESTAURANT(770) 914-0448 I 14 Macon St.LEO’S CAFE678-814-4619 I 232 Racetrack Rd.MCDONOUGHTS 678-782-3267 I 2105 Jonesboro RdBREAKFAST & BRUNCHRIVER & ROOST(770) 305-9933 I 2272 Jonesboro Rd.SOUTHERN ROOTS TAVERN678-759-0302 I 15 Grifn St. .TAILGATERS SPORTS BAR678-782-6851I 1160 GA-155 ST&T DAIQUIRI SPOT(470) 878-1048I 1925 Jonesboro Rd.THREE DOLLAR CAFE770-288-2025 I 1000 Regency Plaza BlvdTOSSED SALADS(678) 272-2191 I 99 GA-81WHOA WING(470) 447-3337 I 942 GA-155 SWING BOX(678) 759-0050 I 2146 GA 20WINGS N GO(678) 272-0458 I 2000 Commerce Pl Suite AHONG KONG CAFE 770-957-0688 I 1824 Jonesboro RdHONG KONG EXPRESS678-272-7007 I 614 GA-155 SICHIBAN EXPRESS678-961-5487 I 1501 GA-20K POP BBQ & BAR(678) 519-3274 I 1901 Jonesboro Rd.MASALA COTTAGE678-782-5129I I 931 GA-155 SMISS GOGI(770) 898-9854 I 35 MILL RDMIYAKO MCDONOUGH770-914-0207 I 108 South Point Blvd.PARIS BANH MI 470-332-6062I 1104 GA-20PHO TOWN678) 365-5908 I 1917 Jonesboro Rd,QUICK BOWL ASIAN(470) 878-0880I 432 Racetrack Rd.RED ORCHID THAI CUISINE770-957-9382 I 386 GA-155 S, SAKURA HIBACHI & SUSHI BUFFET678- 583-8566 I 1001 Regency Plaza BlvdSWEET AUBURN BBQ470-885-5004I 1828 Jonesboro RdTHAI CHARIOT RESTAURANT470) 781-1119 I 2164 GA-20THAI TIME678-583-8322 I 1134 GA-20TOKYO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE770-957-2100 I 100 Willow Lane30253 MCDONOUGH RESTAURANT DIRECTORYASIAN & INDIANBRUSTER’S REAL ICE CREAM(678) 583-1841I 4244 Jodeco Rd.DAISY MAE’S BAKERY770-639-7727I 218 John Frank Ward Blvd.DONUT WORLD & BOBA TEA678-782-6662 I 232 Keys Ferry St.GREAT AMERICAN COOKIE(678) 272-6439 I 96 S Point Blvd MAD HATTERS GOURMET POPCORN & CANDY(470) 317-9131I 1884 Jonesboro RdMOCHINUT(678) 272-6510 I 99 Hwy. 81 Suite #110SC0OPS MCDONOUGH(678) 962-3090 I 3 Keys Ferry St.SWEET STACEY’S(470) 775-7569 I 2570 GA-42 N,WILLIAM’S DONUTS678) 782-5347 I 398 GA-155 SBAKERIES & SWEETS

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15henryeats.comDining or Community News to Share? Email cristy@henryeats.com30253 MCDONOUGH RESTAURANT DIRECTORYDELIS & MOREBOBA MI(770-789-0551I 1977 Jonesboro Rd.BOJAYNES DELI770-914-1154 I 371 Keys Ferry St.t SDK’S CAFE & COFFEE(678) 272-6242 I 2106 Jodeco Rd.SPUDZ678-272-6324 I 240 Keys Ferry St.COFFEE, SMOOTHIES & TEASBOBA MI(770-789-0551I 1977 Jonesboro Rd.DING TEA MCDONOUGH(678) 272-6808 I 99 Hwy 81 Suite 111DONUT WORLD & BOBA TEA678-782-6662 I 232 Keys Ferry St.KING KONG MILK TEA & SMOOTHIE (404) 537-8009 I 1921 Jonesboro Rd MADE FRESH JUICE CO.(678) 272-0080 I 2244 GA-42OASIS NUTRITION(470) 781-1820 I 410 GA-155 SPLANET SMOOTHIE(770) 954-3424I 1609 Hampton Rd-GA 20QUEEN BEE COFFEE(678) 883-2233 I 58 Grifn StSDK’S CAFE & COFFEE(678) 272-6242 I 2106 Jodeco Rd. T’s COFFEE AND BREWS No number listed I 2 Macon St. CARIBBEAN ADDIKTIVE BLENDED FLAVAS (678) 583-0563I 599 Jonesboro Rd.ISLAND PARADISE (770) 898-5766 I 551 Jonesboro RdPETE’S CARIBBEAN BAKERY & RESTAURANT (678) 583-8700 I 1117 McDonough PlITALIAN & PIZZACHALO FAST FOOD(678) 664-9195 I 620 GA-155 SEL AGAVE(678) 583-2339 I 1381 GA-20EL CACIQUE(678) 782-7400 I 1092 Jonesboro RdEL CATRIN(678) 272-6382 I 298 Racetrack RdEL SARTIN LATINO(470) 507-0323 I 1115 McDonough Pl.GEZZOS WEST COAST BURRITOS(770) 954-9992 I 1866 Jonesboro RdHACIENDA BAR & GRILL (470) 781-1158 I 131 S Point BlvdLA COSTILLA GRILL (678) 272-8949 I 1943 Jonesboro Rd.LOS AVINA(770) 957-3635 I 235 Atlanta StMACON STREET TACOS404-863-7725 I 16 Macon St.SANTOS TAQUERIA EXPRESS(770) 954-0311 I 4315 Jodeco RdTACOS LA PATRONA (470) 507-4797 I 600 Macon St. TAQUERIA EL CRUCERO(470) 278-1655 I 1556 S Zach Hinton PkwyTEQUILA SAL Y LIMON(678) 272-8850 I 2184 GA-2015th STREET PIZZA(770) 507-1478 I 1927 JONESBRO RD. ANTHONY’S PIZZA & PASTA(770) 957-2236 I 260 Keys Ferry StCRUST & CRAFT PIZZA(470) 507-0073 I 15 Keys Ferry St. DAVINCI’S NY STYLE PIZZA(678) 400-7180 I 1035 GA-155 SGRAPH PIZZA & HOT WINGS (678) 782-7533 I 1170 GA-155 SMOREAU’S FAMOUS MACARONI(470) 317-9137 I 874 Hampton Rd. PASTA MAX CAFE(770) 320-9311 I 50 Grifn St. LATIN & MEXICAN FOODMEDITERRANEAN FUSION RESTAURANT & BAR678-833-0813 I 380 GA-155 S1 POT SEAFOOD(678) 782-6722 I 412 GA-155 SAMERICAN WINGS & CAJUN SEAFOOD(678) 884-6286 I 1156 McDonough Pkwy.DREAM DISH(470) 781-1152 I 35 Atlanta StFATBOIZ PREMIUM GOURMET678) 759-1590 I 573 Jonesboro Rd.STEVEN’S FINE SEAFOOD(678) 565-4172 I 1045 GA-155SUPREME FISH(678) 814-4102 I 105 Willow LnYAMI CRAB(678) 586-5593 I 1483 Highway 20 WestSEAFOODSMALL PLATESPUR ZEN MIMOSA & WINE BAR470-507- 4199 I 1931 JONESBORO RD. ROUGH DRAFT STORY ON THE SQUARE678-759-0079 I 19 GRIFFIN ST. BREAK-N-BREAD SOUL FOOD (678) 782-5915 I 239 Atlanta St,BROWN’S KITCHEN(678) 272-2013 I 13 Hampton St. CRAVINGS HOME COOKING(678) 432-4888 I 2180 GA-20FRIED TOMATO BUFFET(770) 629-4710 I 1120 Old Industrial Blvd GRITZ FAMILY RESTAURANT(770) 914-0448 I 14 Macon St.NANAS CHICKEN & WAFFLES(470) 878-1309 I 1500 GA-20 #130SOUTHERN COOKING770-892-0270 I 406 GA-155 SSOUTHERN COOKINGComprehensive Guide on Henry County, the Henry Factbook is available online for free at henryeats.comeducation I recreation faith I governmentsenior living economic developmentRestaurant missing? email cristy@henryeats.comView the interactive directory with menu details at henryeats.comBREAKFAST & BRUNCHMILK & HONEY470-781-1385 I 1704 GA-20NANA’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES(470) 878-1309 I 1500 GA-20 #130PETE’S CARIBBEAN BAKERY & RESTAURANT 678-583-8700 I 1117 McDonough PlacePUR ZEN MIMOSA & WINE BAR470-507- 4199 I 1931 JONESBORO RD.SOUTHERN COOKING770-892-0270 I 406 GA-155 STWO EGGS678-962-314I I 557 Jonesboro Rd.WILLIAM’S DONUTS678) 782-5347 I 398 GA-155 SPhoto taken at Crust & Craft

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HENRYeatseats16BERRY MANGOS YOGURT BAR (678) 586-5633 I 1744 Hwy 81THE LAZY LLAMA COFFEEHOUSE(678) 915-2760 I 3467 Hwy 81 ETHE LAZY LLAMA COFFEEHOUSE(678) 915-2760 I 3467 Hwy 81 ERIVER & ROOST(678) 884-6842I 3710 Hwy 81 EastSCRAMBLED(470) 317-9296 I 3488 GA-155 NLATIN & MEXICANCASTILLO REAL (678) 593-5265 I 14 Old Jackson RdMESQUITE MEXICAN GRILL (678) 782-3133 I 902 Hwy 81PEDRO’S TACO SHACK(678) 565-4949 I 5932 E Lake Pkwy.STICKY CACTUS(770) 914-1089 I 1770 Hwy 8181 NORTH KITCHEN & TAP(678) 884-6859 I 3503 Hwy 81PILGREEN’S STEAKHOUSE(770) 957-4490 I 1720 Lake Dow Rd. POTLUCK NY STREET EATS(678) 814-4633 I 1884 Keys Ferry Rd.RIVER & ROOST(678) 884-6842I 3710 Hwy 81 EastSHANE’S RIB SHACK (original)(770) 898-7878 I 2136 GA-155 N,SHANE’S RIB SHACK(678) 583-0011 I 2788 GA- 81AMERICAN CUISINEBONZU JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE(678) 884-6842 I 936 Hwy 81NEW CHINA 1678- 782-7055 I 924 Hwy 81 EastNEW CHINA KING (678) 432-5590 I 5956 E Lake Pkwy ASIAN FAREBERRY MANGOS YOGURT BAR (678) 586-5633 I 1744 Hwy 81ESSENTIAL BOWL(678) 272-2975 I 3487 HWY 81 EKING KONG MILK TEA & SMOOTHIE (770) 347-9858 I 5890 E Lake PkwyTHE LAZY LLAMA COFFEEHOUSE(678) 915-2760 I 3467 Hwy 81 ECOFFEE, SMOOTHIES & TEASBAKERIES & SWEETSFOXY FOX PIZZA5878 E Lake Pkwy I (678) 583-1158GRAFFITI’S PIZZA(678) 834-5368 I 3483 Hwy 81JOHNNY’S NY STYLE PIZZA(770) 954-4225I 24 Old Jackson Rd. YOUR PIE MCDONOUGH(678) 272-0885 I 3482 Hwy. 155ITALIAN & PIZZACARIBBEAN YEAH MAN GOOD VIBES(404) 624-6366 I 2153 GA-155BREAKFAST & BRUNCH 30252 MCDONOUGH RESTAURANT DIRECTORYPictured Lazy Llama at Taste of Henry.1942 SOCIAL(678) 604-7985 I 7240 Davidson Pkwy NAARON WINGS & BURGER(678) 565-8881 I 697 Davis Rd Suite 1100AMEEN FISH & WINGS(678) 489-6720 I 5368 N Henry BlvdANGIE’S CAFE(678) 272-7437I 31 GA HWY138BBQ MASTERS(678) 753-4421 I 72 Hwy 138 SEBENCH WARMERS SPORTS GRILL(678) 565-7034 I 1375 Rock Quarry RdBEST BREAKFAST WINGS & HIBACHI(770) 474-1216 I 4961 N Henry BlvdBURGER THEORY (678) 782-4000 I 638 GA-138CARR B QUE’S (404)528-8196 I 102 M.L.K. Senior Heritage Tr.CHARLIE’S SPORTS BAR(678) 289-5557 I 3271 N Henry BlvdFROZEN SMOKE RESTAURANT(470) 507-0181 I 118 MLK Senior Heritage TrailGREEN FRONT CAFE678- 643-5724 I 112 2ND St.GRITZ N’ BBQ (678) 641-7194 I 4606 A E Fairview Rd SWHAMBURGER MIKE’S(678) 814-4534 I 1533 Jodeco RdLICKIN CHICKEN (770) 506-0076I 107 Eagles Landing PkwyMILAN’S LOUNGE(470) 800-1043I 5531 N HENRY BLVDMRS. WINNER’S CHICKEN(678) 814-4534 I 4509 N Henry BlvdAMERICAN CUISINEBEST BREAKFAST WINGS & HIBACHI(770) 474-1216 I 4961 N Henry BlvdCHINA CAFE #3(770) 389-9688 I 1481 Hudson Bridge RdCHINA EXPRESS(470) 878-0929 I 31 GA-138 #330CHINA HOUSE(770) 474-4139 I 240 E Atlanta Rd 1942 SOCIAL(678) 604-7985 I 7240 Davidson Pkwy NANGIE’S CAFE(678) 272-7437I 31 GA HWY138BEST BREAKFAST WINGS & HIBACHI(770) 474-1216 I 4961 N Henry BlvdCOUNTRY COOKING DEPOT(770) 474-3900 I 4727 N Henry BlvdGREEN FRONT CAFE678- 643-5724 I 112 2ND St.MRS. WINNER’S CHICKEN(678) 814-4534 I 4509 N Henry BlvdSEVEN SPORTS BAR & LOUNGE(470) 878-0087 I 3570 GA-138 THE SWEET SPOT BAKING CO. (470) 278-1363 I 930 Eagles Landing Pkwy. TWO EGGS BREAKFAST770-731-2595 I 830 GA 138CAKED BY PETITE 5248 N Henry Blvd ELF’S CAKERY(470) 554-5858 I 5396 N Henry BlvdFUNNELCAKE HEAVEN (470) 878-1677 I 4721 N Henry BlvdGREAT AMERICAN COOKIE(678) 884-6868 I 604 Eagles Landing PkwyHOLEY SWEET DONUTS (678) 915-2446 I 90 GA-138 BPEACH COBBLER FACTORY(678) 272-6087 I 244 E Atlanta Rd Suite 5ASMALLCAKES STOCKBRIDGE(678) 759-1662 I 1445 Rock Quarry RdSWEET ROLLED TACOS(470) 507-4709 I 82 GA-138THE SWEET SPOT BAKING CO. (470) 278-1363 I 930 Eagles Landing Pkwy. BAKERIES & SWEETSROYAL SPORTS BAR(678) 782-7342 I 5425 N Henry BlvdSEVEN SPORTS BAR & LOUNGE(470) 878-0087 I 3570 GA-138 SMOKIN’ CUES BAR & GRILL(470) 878-6664 I 112 M.L.K. 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SOUTHERN KITCHEN & BBQ(678) 545-4220 I 5570 N Henry BlvdTWO EGGS BREAKFAST770-731-2595 I 830 GA 138WINGS & FISH GRILL (770) 507-1000 I 1148 Jodeco Rd.WING HUT(678) 271-2299 I 1738 Hudson Bridge Rd WISHING WELL (678) 272-8467 I 1745 Hudson Bridge RdBREAKFAST & BRUNCH30281 STOCKBRIDGE RESTAURANT DIRECTORYCARIBBEANCARIBBEAN CRAVINGS(678) 272-6758 I 1736 Hudson Bridge RdDS ORIGINAL PORTLAND JERKHOUSE(678) 519-2138 I 446 Eagles Landing PkwyGREEN FRONT CAFE678- 643-5724 I 112 2ND St.HAITIAN COOKING DEPOT(470) 317-9238 I 5627 N Henry Blvd OLIVE’S JAMAICAN KITCHEN(678) 759-8294 I 6105 GA-155 N Suite B PAPIS CUBAN & CARIBBEAN(770) 506-9664 I 1375 Rock Quarry Rd.RUTH’S JAMAICAN DINER(678) 272-7195 I 5046 N Henry BlvdSILVER SANDS JAMAICAN CUISINE(770) 506-0404 I 1005 Brentwood Pkwy. ASIAN FAREDRAGON EXPRESS(770) 507-2838I 5388 N. 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17henryeats.comHomemade SourdoughThree simple ingredients...flour + salt + waterHomemadeHomemade SourdoughSourdoughOrder online Order online TodayTodayrosecreekfamilyfarms.comNaturally Leavened Organic FlourFresh Ingredients Gut-FriendlyNo Preservatives Baked to Order30281 STOCKBRIDGE RESTAURANT DIRECTORYEAGLES LANDING PIZZERIA(470) 507-4704I 101 Eagles Landing Pkwy. JOHNNY’S NY STYLE PIZZA(678) 289-1449 I 608 Eagles Landing PkwyOLYMPIA PIZZA(770) 474-6744 I 5537 N Henry BlvdSERAFINO’S ITALIAN BISTRO(770) 961-4410 I 909 Eagles Landing PkwyTHE ITALIAN OVEN(770) 507-4827I 938 Eagles Landing Pkwy. TONY’S AT BRENTWOOD(770) 389-5628 I 1005 Brentwood Pkwy DRIP THRU COFFEE(404) 784-0188 I 50 GA-138NUTRITION AT THE BRIDGE(470) 526-7542 I 1858 Hudson Bridge RdTHE SWEET SPOT BAKING CO. (470) 278-1363 I 930 Eagles Landing Pkwy. COFFEE, SMOOTHIES & TEASEMPSON’S DELI(770) 389-5824 I 1445 Rock Quarry Rd #109 PAPIS CUBAN & CARIBBEAN(770) 506-9664 I 1375 Rock Quarry Rd.THE SODA FOUNTAIN (EL PHARMACY)770-474-7005 I 1090 Eagles Landing PkwyBUBBAKOOS BURRITOS(678) 941-4874 I 909 Eagles Landing Pkwy,CAJUN COCINA (470) 878-1260 I 5222 N Henry BlvdCARNICERIA GARCIA(678) 565-3477 I 5627 N Henry BlvdEL GRANERO (470) 878-6959 I1445 Rock Quarry RdEL PATRON(678) 272-7455 I 9850 Davidson PkwyFRONTERA MEXICAN KITCHEN(770) 474-1540 I 3607 GA-138GABINOS MEXICAN GRILL470-488-0039 I 1745 Rock Quarry Rd. GUACAMOLE(678) 782-3799 I 697 Davis Rd LA HACIENDA(678) 565-8844 I 1025 Eagles Landing PkwyMESQUITE BAR & GRILL(678) 759-8388 I 1754 Hudson Bridge RdRANCHERO(770) 507-9970 I 901 GA-138RICO’S (678) 289-5740 I 386 E Atlanta Rd.TAQUERIA MARTINEZ678-272-8712 I 5128 North Henry BlvdCOUNTRY COOKING DEPOT(770) 474-3900 I 4727 N Henry BlvdGRANNY’S SOUL FOOD(470) 878-1214 I 1530 Hudson Bridge RdGREEN FRONT CAFE678- 643-5724 I 112 2ND St.MRS. WINNER’S CHICKEN(678) 814-4534 I 4509 N Henry BlvdSARAH’S COUNTRY COOKING(678) 289-8958 I 1060 Eagles Landing PkwyTHIS IS IT! SOUTHERN KITCHEN & BBQ(678) 545-4220 I 5570 N Henry BlvdSOUTHERN COOKINGSEAFOODAMEEN FISH & WINGS(678) 489-6720 I 5368 N Henry BlvdCAJUN COCINA (470) 878-1260 I 5222 N Henry BlvdCRAZY CRAB(678) 884-6656 I 1500 Hudson Bridge RdJUICY CRAWFISH (470) 593-9889 I 3584 GA-138,QQ SEAFOOD MARKET(678) 834-5788 I 5512 N Henry BlvdROCKIN CRAB SEAFOOD & BAR678-545-1329 I 3688 GA-138ROYAL SPORTS BAR(678) 782-7342 I 5425 N Henry BlvdTHIS IS IT! SOUTHERN KITCHEN & BBQ(678) 545-4220 I 5570 N Henry BlvdLATIN & MEXICAN FOODDELIS & MOREITALIAN & PIZZAAngie’s Cafe was one of 84 eateries recognized as a Star of HENRYeats.View all the Stars of HENRYeats at henryeats.com4.5 star < rating on Google

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19henryeats.comQ&AQ&Awith Bobby Wigginswith Bobby Wigginsowner Italian OvenHow long have you lived in Henry County? 30 yearsWhere are you from? I grew up in Morrow Georgia and graduated from Morrow High School (1979).When did Italian Oven open? The Stockbridge location opened in 2001 and the Peachtree City location opened in 1995. How long have you been with Italian Oven and when did you take owner-ship? I became the General Manager (GM) of the Peachtree City location in 2003 and became the GM of the Stock-bridge location in October of 2004. I’ve been the owner of both locations since January of 2020 after purchasing Italian Oven from Jim Dunn. What sparked you to become the owner? I’ve worked with really great people, like our current manager Liz Elam for many years, so that made it a pretty easy decision. It’s also been a great place to work for over twenty years!Interesting Fact? I’ve worked in the food and beverage industry since I was 15-years-old.What do you love about Henry County? I love that even though we’ve experienced a lot of growth, we still have that small-town charm and atmo-sphere. Italian Oven - 938 Eagles Landing Pkwy. StockbridgeWhat separates Italian Oven from larger chain-style restaurants? While we sell in large quantities, we still adhere to utilizing fresh high-quality ingredi-ents. What has been the most rewarding aspect of work-ing in this industry? Connecting with families over several years and watching kids become adults and start families of their own. You become a part of their family’s story and that’s a great feeling and honor.Why do you believe Italian Oven has been success-ful all these years? It’s our employees; we really strive for every guest to feel as if they’re a guest in our home. We’re providing patrons with a good meal and great service. What’s your favorite dish, dessert, and drink at Italian Oven? The seafood marinara, tiramisu, and the Italian Margarita.

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21henryeats.comQ&Awith Katy Bellowner Macon Street TacosFull Name: Emily Katherine Bell but have always gone by KatyHow long have you’ve lived in Henry County? 11 yearsWhen did you open? August of 2018What makes Macon Street Tacos special? We are a family-owned and operated business and truly believe in our community, and being involved with our community. We are more than tacos!!! We are a place for friends and family to gather, visit, laugh, and enjoy the rest of historic downtown square.What do you love about McDonough and Henry County? We enjoy the small town feel. What inspired you to open a restaurant? We grew up in the restaurant industry and things just fell into place to give it a try.Why did you choose the McDonough Square? Such a quaint community! All of the small town feels without being stuck in a large parking lot.What has been the most rewarding experience of opening and owning a restaurant? Working with the community, being accepted into the community, giving back, hosting events that bring people to-gether, and being able to have the flexibility to spend quality family time! My son Luke is in 5th grade now, and I’ve been able to at-tend all of his school functions. We’ve hosted his birthday parties here, and it’s also be-come a hangout spot for him, as well as , a place for him to learn and help with the restaurant. We’re also able to close for his breaks so we can vacation together. Luke gets to see first hand what it’s like to be an entrepreneur and he gets to work alongside his Momma and Aunt B.What’s the most popular items on your menu? Our bu alo chicken tacos are always in the tops along with our beef and chicken flautas! The buf-falo chicken taco is our grilled chicken breast chopped and tossed in a our bu alo sauce and put in our soft & crunchy taco shell. We then top it with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cotija cheese, and our bu alo ranch. Same combo also served over french fries, tater tots, or in a quesadilla. We feature our Mash Burger every Wednesday and have a regular following for it! Single or double hand-pattied beef smashed, topped with cheddar, house made pico, pickles, and taco ranch. All stu ed in a quesadilla shell and grilled to perfection! What events do you have coming up between October to December? Weekly open-mic night, every Wednesday at 6:30. Third Saturday of the month we always feature local singer/songwriters. We host monthly trivia, (October 10, November 7, December 5). Anything you’d like to let our community know about your restaurant? We are always family-friendly and make our food fresh to order. We love what we do and love being a part of this community! Our food is fun and flavorful but it is not Mexican. Lastly, we are so much more than tacos!Macon Street Tacos • 16 Macon St. McDonough

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23henryeats.comScarecrows Arrive on the McDonough Square Oct. 7 Main Street McDonough will host its 12th annual Scarecrow Showcase this October. Start-ing October 7, the McDonough Square will be in full Fall fash-ion, adorned with scarecrows of all shapes and sizes. Business and non-business entities, including families and individuals, are welcome to enter. Showcase participants will compete in 12 categories for cash prizes, including best TV or movie character, best com-Special Photo(770) 957-2236260 Keys Ferry St. McDonoughDOUGH MADE FRESH DAILY!view full menu hereYour Hometown Pizzeria For Over 20 Years!• Handmade Pizza • Calzones • Salads • Pasta • Wings• DessertsNow Serving Gluten Free Crust!AnthonysPizzaMcDonough.community spirit, and best super-hero. The public will be able to vote for winners of the con-test Oct. 7 - 24 at participating voter locations, including the McDonough Welcome Center. Winners will be recognized during the Fall Festival on the Square scheduled for Oct. 26. BROADCASTING the happenings, people, and history ofHENRY COUNTY!

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