...who doesn't?!?! The purpose of this blog is to share my adventures as I search for two of my favorite things—great food and a great deal! Each week, I will share the highs and lows of my culinary odyssey into the world of Atlanta’s strip malls.
What is a strip mall?
Some people may describe them as gray eyesores or the creation of a suicidal architect. I, on the other hand, am often struck by the effortless beauty of these magnificent feats of modern architecture. Concrete. Rectangular. Box. Minimalism at its best! Seriously, the working definition of a strip mall for this blog is an open area shopping center which houses a variety of businesses like a grocery store, café, dry cleaner, nail salon, strip/dance club, or even a store-front church. Yup! You too can get the Holy Ghost in a strip mall! Other names for a strip mall may include mini mall, shopping plaza, or shopping square.
Why dine in a strip mall?
Atlanta is “The Hub of Strip Malls.” There are thousands scattered throughout the city and its surrounding counties. Despite their dreary and often sketchy exterior, strip malls serve as gateways to the diversity of American culture and cuisine. From Brookhaven to Cascade and Buford Highway to Memorial Drive, the strip malls of Atlanta house culinary delights from every corner of the earth. Oh, there’s usually free parking too!
So, what’s my game plan?
Given the hard economic times, dining out has become more of a luxury than a convenience for most singles and families. My goal is to find great food that won’t suffocate your wallet: Fine dining on a dime, one strip mall at a time. Here are the rules:
- One cannot spend more than $20 (including tip) at any restaurant. The less spent the better!
- The meal must include the purchase of an entrée, a beverage, and an appetizer or dessert. Note: The glass of water offered by the establishment does not count as a beverage if it is free.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner specials are all fair game. Who doesn’t love a coupon?!
- TNS: You can taste a friend’s dish, but cannot split the dish!
My fellow foodies and I will chronicle our dining experience every Friday, which are now officially known as 5-star Frugal Foodie Fridays. Bet you can’t say that phrase three times fast!
Enjoy the blog and if you have any suggestions for restaurants that you would like me to review, feel free to email me!
Let's eat, peeps!
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