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I am so excited about what Porch Light has brought to the Smyrna area. This area is starved for innovative restaurants and Porch hopefully is the first of many to come. It is a cute and cozy place located in the Smyrna Market Village. This restaurant has so much energy from the moment you enter the door, and it starts with the enthusiasm from Chef Andre Gomez. He is so passionate about his Puerto Rican food and it shows! There were many items on the menu that immediately grabbed me, we ended up ordering the fish tacos, the "Can Can", and the sweet plantains. The fish tacos had great flavor and were served with my favorite El Milagro corn tortillas. The fish was very lightly battered and topped with a pineapple vinegar. The "Can Can" was the whole pork loin with skin, belly and ribs. It was brined, seasoned, and fried, much love went into this dish and it was richly delicious. The plantains were good too, and topped with gravy. There are many menu item...

Don't let this little shack on the side of the road in Smyrna fool you! They have the best smoked wings in the metro Atlanta! They have tremendous flavor and are super tender, while plump and juicy. They are filled with smokiness.  It is strictly a to-go place and it's best to call ahead with your order. My husband normally gets the ribs, which are dry rubbed and smoked. They too are very good, however I can't ever stray from the wings!! I highly recommend trying them if smoked wings are your thing.  

L'Thai Organic is a great restaurant with two locations, one in Smyrna, the other in Tucker. They really do focus on quality,  serving organic vegetables, grass-fed beef, hormone and antibiotic-free chicken. They also have a large selection of organic wines.  We ordered soups to start. Luke had the Won Ton Soup and thought it was very good. I had the Tom Yum with Shrimp and it too was very good.  Luke had the Roasted Chili Chicken sauteed with snow peas, onions, and bell peppers. It was flavorful with a bit of spiciness without it overpowering the dish. For my entree, I had the Chili Chicken with Green Beans. I had them add broccoli to boost my veggie intake. It was delicious, loved the chili sauce and that it was gluten free. We ordered very similar dishes, but we have eaten here several times and have always enjoyed other items on their menu. Yes, L'Thai is a bit more expensive than your average Thai restaurant because the portions ...

When Blue Moon Pizza opened in Marietta in 2003, it gave us pizza lovers hope that a non-chain pizza place could survive in the Smyrna-Marietta area. It is still around today and growing strong, they have four metro Atlanta locations and are currently expanding into Florida. They have continued to change with the times and have added a gluten-free menu, just ask the server for it.  Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the patio, they allow them to be tied up on the outside of the gate. They are extremely kid friendly and provide raw dough to entertain the kids. If kids are not your thing, Blue Moon may not be the place for you.  My friend Susie and I met for lunch. It was one of those gorgeous fall days, cool, no humidity in the air, and not a cloud in the sky. . . .on the patio in the sun was a great spot to be.  For a pizza place, they have awesome salads. Blue Moon uses fresh ingredients and also make their own salad dressings. The Cobb S...