Robert J. Nebel is a journalist whose works have appeared in several publications including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, USA Today and other magazines and newspapers. Robert is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers.
I just read that pizza chains’ sales are up in this economy. We’re talking about Pizza Hut, Domino's and Papa John’s. A recent ABC-TV report said that in these sluggish times, cheap...
Every time I’m in Atlanta’s Virginia-Highland neighborhood, I ask myself why I don’t come back more often. To me, walking around this neighborhood filled with classic houses and storefronts provides me with an...
I was famished. After attending a meeting on the United States Census at a nearby community hall, I was tantalized by the sweet smells emanating from a nearby restaurant. As I approached, I couldn't help but notice the...
"At first, we were going to be Greek and then it was going to be seafood." said one of the lovely hostesses at the Boulevard Diner. "So, our owner decided to go for everything."
I'...
I love a place that I can call “home.” 45 South Café in downtown Norcross is one of those places. This cozy hideaway offers some of suburbia’s most original and mouth-watering fare including sandwiches...
We all have a restaurant where we find comfort. My choice is Roasters on Lenox Road. My father-in-law introduced me to Roasters in the early 1990s – not too far after I met him. In some strange way...
Just one hour from the heart of Atlanta, Barnsley Gardens Resort offers exceptional accommodations and dining options. I recently visited the resort and stayed in a renovated one bedroom cottage. Upon entering through the cottage’s front French doors...
It was a late Saturday afternoon and I was in the mood for something very local. That’s a tough order when you’re in Lawrenceville, Georgia. My sense of direction pulled me away from the strip malls...
There is no arguing that fast food is everywhere you look on any main strip in suburbia. That assessment is an accurate description on the Norcross stretch of Peachtree Parkway. Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Chick-Fil-A, CiCi...
This year is extra special at the Ritz-Carlton in Buckhead. The theme for this year’s décor is “The Nutcracker,” in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker.
Those fuzzy...