#athdining

Pablo tried to give me free food today. Paid him double instead. Barbacoa that tender and chicken soup that garlicky deserves double what he's asking. #polleriapablo #norwood #my_athens #athdining

Norwood has become one of my favorite areas in Clarke County. Not unlike the J&J, in Norwood the blue collar South - old and new, white, black and immigrant - defines a home in the 21st Century. Machine shops, mechanics, and the like. Then there's Scott's, a local BBQ classic run by an aging husband and wife duo. And Tacos Los Plebes, a taqueria serving tortas and more out of the back of the Sinaloa market. And this place, Polleria Pablo, a Peruvian cafe cooking out of a Chester Fried Chicken stand at the back of a gas station. Today I had a bowl of cilantro and rice soup with a stewed chicken leg poking out. Then I watched old men play lotto and drink coffee. Charming. More on this place and Tacos Los Plebes soon. #athdining #restaurants

Friends told me not to miss the Uruguayan chorizo torta that's only available on Tuesday. It's fine, mostly just a protein vessel. I prefer this tinga, which shows up on the "menu" at @panaderiatacuari when it pleases. A rich tomato and pepper sauce coats shredded chicken, then flurries of parmesan, and a flood of melty cheese and mayo. Only $5, a messy steal. Demand to pay more. Panaderia Tacuari: 150 Fritz Mar Ln. Open Sunday through Friday, 9 to 9. Closed Saturday. (706) 850-8220. #athdining #eatathensga #restaurants