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John’s Liked Places

1. The Vogue

247 Broad St (3rd Avenue), Rome, GA
Event Space · 1 tip

John K.John Kraft: Nice, newly renovated (2018) space upstairs & down with loft-like feel - high ceilings, wood floors, classic downtown location for receptions, intimate concerts & more.

Five Guys is one of John’s Liked Places.

2. Five Guys

8.2
3450 Cobb Pkwy NW, Acworth, GA
Burger Joint · 12 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: Known for burgers & fresh cut, overflowing fries, but pricey. Three little cheeseburgers, three drinks & one regular fry to split was $33 & change.

Harvest Moon Cafe is one of John’s Liked Places.

3. Harvest Moon Cafe

9.1
234 Broad St, Rome, GA
Bar · 36 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: We went for late Sunday lunch. Short wait (went over to “Dark Side of the Moon” for quicker seating). Ordered great fried chicken. 3 sides: mashed sweet potato, cheese grits & slaw. All good.

IHOP Express is one of John’s Liked Places.

4. IHOP Express

4.7
South Terminal (ATL Airport), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · 14 tips and reviews
Walkers Coffee and Pub is one of John’s Liked Places.

5. Walkers Coffee and Pub

8.6
128 College Ave, Athens, GA
Karaoke Bar · Downtown Athens · 35 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: They make up some nice cold weather spiked coffee & hot chocolate drinks. Get there early enough on game day & you can score a booth to hang out for a while.

Mod Pizza is one of John’s Liked Places.

6. Mod Pizza

8.2
1945 Cobb Parkway Northwest, Kennesaw, GA
Pizzeria · 15 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: I’m pretty traditional, so I get the Mad Dog (sausage, beef & Pep) & then add bacon, extra cheese & some garlic & onion on the 6” mini. Good stuff.

Marlow's Tavern is one of John’s Liked Places.

7. Marlow's Tavern

8.5
745 Chastain Road NW, Suite 1160 (at George Busbee Pkwy), Kennesaw, GA
New American Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is one of John’s Liked Places.

8. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

9.1
2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy (at Akers Mill Rd.), Atlanta, GA
Performing Arts Venue · 47 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: It’s a nice venue. Parking deck convenient. Have been to a concert or two, but also a few galas.

Dark Side Of The Moon is one of John’s Liked Places.

9. Dark Side Of The Moon

Rome, GA
Bar · 1 tip
Bush's Baked Beans Visitor Center is one of John’s Liked Places.

10. Bush's Baked Beans Visitor Center

8.1
3901 Highway 411, Dandridge, TN
Museum · 16 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: A surprise encounter on our trip, we sadly arrived after the museum closed, but took a quick stroll through the gift shop.

Chocolate And Milk is one of John’s Liked Places.

11. Chocolate And Milk

10 S Pack Sq (Biltmore Ave), Asheville, NC
Dessert Shop · Downtown Asheville · 1 tip

John K.John Kraft: Check for daily specials. We lucked to truffle Tuesday & scores some nice discounts on the same French Broad Chocolates that this place is a part of.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of John’s Liked Places.

12. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

9.5
100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC
Brewery · 87 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: Make advance reservations for the free or paid tours.

Tupelo Honey is one of John’s Liked Places.

13. Tupelo Honey

8.7
1829 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · 69 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: I got Griddled Appalachian Pork, super tender & like thick slice of “unpulled” pork. Accidentally included the sriracha honey drizzle I asked to omit, but wasn’t too hot at all. Delish biscuits too.

Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Asheville West (Biltmore Estate), NC is one of John’s Liked Places.

14. Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Asheville West (Biltmore Estate), NC

7.6
1914 Old Haywood Road, Asheville, NC
Hotel · 8 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: A good basic stay reminiscent of a Hampton Inn. Great shower head & water pressure. Room seemed clean & staff friendly. Bathrooms always need more towel hooks. Didn’t try the included breakfast.

Another Broken Egg Cafe is one of John’s Liked Places.

15. Another Broken Egg Cafe

7.8
27 Schenck Pkwy, Asheville, NC
Breakfast Spot · Biltmore Park · 15 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: Went 2 days in row while vacationing in Asheville since loving A.B.E. in Destin. Wife gets Floridian (crab meat omelette) & I got bananas foster waffle 1 day & pumpkin waffle the next.Buy a mug too.

O.P. Taylor's is one of John’s Liked Places.

16. O.P. Taylor's

7.8
8 Town Square Blvd, Asheville, NC
Toy Store · Biltmore Park · 1 tip

John K.John Kraft: First visit to an O.P.’s. Tons of toys for all ages there & very helpful staff. Check it out.

Bad Fork Valley Overlook is one of John’s Liked Places.

17. Bad Fork Valley Overlook

7.2
Blue Ridge Pkwy, Arden, NC
Scenic Lookout · 2 tips and reviews
Looking Glass Falls is one of John’s Liked Places.

18. Looking Glass Falls

8.1
US-276, Brevard, NC
Waterfall · 4 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: Nice simple waterfall right next to the road. Easy to see from road level, or take a few sets of steps to get closer view from lower vantage point. Long stretch of roadside parking helped too.

Pisgah Fish Camp is one of John’s Liked Places.

19. Pisgah Fish Camp

7.2
663 Deavor Rd (New Hendersonville Hwy), Pisgah Forest, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: Good, basic seafood as it should be for 50 yrs.(sign said since 1968). We had rainbow trout, lightly breaded & fried just right. Baked potato & slaw. Small o-ring platter was plenty to share for ~$3.

Kennesaw Mountain Visitor Center is one of John’s Liked Places.

20. Kennesaw Mountain Visitor Center

8.8
Marietta, GA
Tourist Information and Service · 4 tips and reviews
Clingmans Dome is one of John’s Liked Places.

21. Clingmans Dome

8.8
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Bryson City, NC
Scenic Lookout · 59 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: Smooth, paved trail, but quite a hike given the rise in elevation & distance in the thinner air of 6,000+ feet. At least some benches along the way. Very windy at top & often socked-in with clouds.

Gatlinburg Welcome Center is one of John’s Liked Places.

22. Gatlinburg Welcome Center

8.6
1011 Banner Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
Tourist Information and Service · 10 tips and reviews
The Grill is one of John’s Liked Places.

23. The Grill

7.5
171 College Ave, Athens, GA
Diner · 53 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: Burgers, fries. Big portions. Thought menu said we were getting slaw too, but it never came. Too full anyway, but still.

Chick-fil-A is one of John’s Liked Places.

24. Chick-fil-A

8.2
1942 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
Fast Food Restaurant · Buckhead · 29 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: Usual CFA options & fast friendly service.

Cook Out is one of John’s Liked Places.

25. Cook Out

7.9
9 Cobb Pkwy N (Roswell st NE), Marietta, GA
Fast Food Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: The usual Cook Out fare is as advertised. This visit, I got the 2-dog tray with o-rings, slaw & big tea for about $5.

Mellow Mushroom is one of John’s Liked Places.

26. Mellow Mushroom

8.3
3805 Dallas Hwy SW, Marietta, GA
Pizzeria · 5 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: Make your own pizza with olive oil base, steak, caramelized onions & cheese. Great. Wife likes the Holy Shitake & Blue Moon. Split a small half-n-half if not starving.

Hampton Inn by Hilton is one of John’s Liked Places.

27. Hampton Inn by Hilton

5.8
3303 E 1st St, Vidalia, GA
Hotel · 2 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: Sufficient for a Hampton Inn. Appears clean, staff friendly at check in, free breakfast is ok, plus cookies, coffee/hot tea station available in evenings.

Firehouse Subs is one of John’s Liked Places.

28. Firehouse Subs

7.4
537 10th St NW, Atlanta, GA
Sandwich Spot · 25 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: The small Hook & Ladder is decent size if not starving & helps keep the price down.

Chick-fil-A is one of John’s Liked Places.

29. Chick-fil-A

8.7
1100 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA
Fast Food Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

John K.John Kraft: It’s Chick-fil-A, so unless you’ve been under a rock or in some remote village for 50 yrs, all the usual selections apply. Friendly staff & the store operator on-hand & helping keeps service hopping.