Steave and I took at trip today to Social Circle, GA about an hour east of ATL. Social Circle is home of The Blue Willow Inn Restaurant. It is named for - you guessed it - blue willow china - because the Van Dyke's, a previous owner had quite a collection of it.
The restaurant is in a beautiful old southern mansion
Even though the temperature was in the 90's, the front porch was comfortable.
The grounds around the restaurant were beautifully landscaped...
I suppose they just had to plant a willow on the grounds!
Lovely entry complete with blue willow plates on the wall.
The buffet was incredible! I have to say (even running the risk of being cursed by the Goddess of Southern Cooking herself, Paula Deen) it was even better than The Lady & Sons. There, I said it!
Southern Fried Chicken, chicken livers, country fried steak, mashed potatoes (the best!), crowder peas, pole beans, candied yams, corn on the cob, and much more. The dessert bar had peach cobbler, various cakes and pies. There was a little dish of banana pudding on the cold salad bar. It was fine, but I will one day, give you the recipe for the best banana pudding you ever put in your mouth!
Beside the restaurant there was a small gift shop and more gardens. Very pretty.
If you're hungry for some real southern food and terrific sweet tea, Blue Willow Inn Restaurant is well worth the trip.
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