FLOYD Regional Youth Detention Center, 100. Floyd County Jail/skillet, 90. BARTOW Arby’s, Ga. 20, 96. GORDON China Palace, Calhoun, 84. Super Hibachi Buffet, 81. POLK No reports. CHATTOOGA No reports. Read more
FLOYD Pineapple Twist (base), 100. BARTOW Mr. Egg Roll, Cartersville 88. Five Stars Food Truck (Mobile), Emerson 100. Zen Ramen and Sushi Burrrito, Cartersville, 99 GORDON Cracker Barrel, Calhoun, 91. Cook Out Restaurant, Calhoun, 99 POLK No reports. CHATTOOGA No reports. Read more
FLOYD Olive Garden, 100. BARTOW Baymont by Wyndham, Adairsville, 100. Rollins Child Development Center, 100. GORDON Estella’s Taqueria, Calhoun, 90. POLK No reports. CHATTOOGA No reports. Read more
Update: River Remedy Brewing was granted beer and wine pouring permits Monday night by Rome’s Alcohol Control Commission, according to the Rome News-Tribune. River Remedy Brewing Co. takes two big steps today. The first is announcing the two-fold opening on Glenn Milner — first as a craft beer bar in about two months and… Read more
Honeymoon Bakery on Broad Street making some changes: Today (Saturday) is the last day to get breakfast, at least as you know it there, for the time being. The 14-year-old business will be closed Sundays and Mondays, and then open 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.… Read more
FLOYD No reports. BARTOW Comfort Inn and Suites, Cartersville, 91. GORDON Hardee’s, Calhoun, 91. POLK No reports. CHATTOOGA No reports. Read more
About this review: As Kevin Dillmon and team prepared to open, we solicited two Rome friends with an extensive appreciation of real barbecue to craft a review. We’ve often heard of their love for ‘cue, from a drive-through in Lyerly to other spots in Northwest Georgia far from the interstate and Martha Berry… Read more
Pizza Farm’s comeback update. Rallying from a devastating fire earlier this year, the family behind Rockmart landmark Pizza Farm is building anew across from Rockmart High School off Cartersville Highway (Ga. 113) and Marquette Road. The signage says “coming soon fall 2021” — but right now, the only thing growing there is corn.… Read more
FLOYD No reports. BARTOW The Local Bar and Grill, Cartersville, 92. GORDON No reports. POLK Huddle House, Cedartown, 94. CHATTOOGA No reports. Read more
FLOYD State Mutual Stadium, 100. Coosa Country Club, pool hut, 94. BARTOW Quality Inn & Suites, White, 100. Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 99. GORDON No reports. POLK No reports. CHATTOOGA No reports. Read more
Part of a series of stories looking at what’s ahead in the second half 2021 in Northwest Georgia. Click for part one and part two. It has been a whirlwind year for dining and drink in Northwest Georgia already. From Largos in Cartersville to Blossom Hill BBQ & Burgers and Sam’s Southern Eatery in Rome to… Read more
Honeycream opening gelato shop this Friday in downtown Rome: A week after a sneak preview at the June First Friday on Town Green, Christie and Mike Meyer are opening Honeycream gelato at 4 E. Third Ave. just off Broad Street near Riverside Gourmet on Friday. Based on the reaction from First Friday fans, the Meyers… Read more
Note: Hometown’s weekly newsletter posts on Friday this week as half the community hits the road for the Independence Day holiday probably after lunch today. We’re pretty sure a lot of folks checked out midweek to be honest. Anyway, these items: THE INSIDER Have we plateaued when it comes to dining out? That’s an… Read more
FLOYD Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 81. BARTOW KTown Cafe, Kingston, 100. GORDON Wendy’s, Ga. 53, Calhoun, 82. POLK No reports. CHATTOOGA No reports. Read more
Texas Roadhouse due in Cartersville by November: Some of the early signs of construction already are apparent as you pass the outparcel at Main Street Marketplace facing Main Street/Ga. 113 before the Interstate 75 interchange. The latest addition to the shopping center anchored by Kroger Marketplace and a fleet of other restaurants is gaining a… Read more