JANUARY 18, 2007---------
The Blue Willow Inn in Social Circle, Georgia, about one hour's drive 
southeast of Atlanta, is not really a B&B, but it certainly could be. Instead it is a restaurant, a southern cuisine buffet set inside a beautiful antebellum mansion in this small community. It was recommended to us by our neighbor as a special place to eat. I decided to include it in this blog about B&B's because the structure really falls into the category.
southeast of Atlanta, is not really a B&B, but it certainly could be. Instead it is a restaurant, a southern cuisine buffet set inside a beautiful antebellum mansion in this small community. It was recommended to us by our neighbor as a special place to eat. I decided to include it in this blog about B&B's because the structure really falls into the category.We had been in Atlanta to visit with Troy, who was there on business for a few days. On our 
way home, we decided to stop in Social Circle and give the buffet a try. We were not to be disappointed at all - in fact, we were lucky to have gotten in without reservations. This was the most beautiful home, the interior all furnished in period furniture and accessories. It was very warm, welcoming and inviting. The hostess was extremely friendly and personable and made us feel right at home, even though we didn't have reservations.
way home, we decided to stop in Social Circle and give the buffet a try. We were not to be disappointed at all - in fact, we were lucky to have gotten in without reservations. This was the most beautiful home, the interior all furnished in period furniture and accessories. It was very warm, welcoming and inviting. The hostess was extremely friendly and personable and made us feel right at home, even though we didn't have reservations.---------
We waited only a couple of minutes and then the hostess ushered us to a table at the back of the mansion. It wouldn't have been our first choice of dining rooms, but without reservations, we couldn't be picky. Besides we were there for the buffet - and we weren't disappointed
This was truly a southern buffet specialty. All the favorites were there for the taking. We 
started with a chicken and noodle soup that tasted exactly like the noodles and gravy my mother and grandmother used to make. I hadn't had that taste in probably 30 years and it brought back some fond memories. But that was just the beginning.
This was truly a southern buffet specialty. All the favorites were there for the taking. We 
started with a chicken and noodle soup that tasted exactly like the noodles and gravy my mother and grandmother used to make. I hadn't had that taste in probably 30 years and it brought back some fond memories. But that was just the beginning. The ambrosia was to die for, so rich, creamy and delicious. There were many other salads too, but I didn't want to fill up on salad. The fried chicken was the best I've ever eaten. There was ham and sausages too. The vegetable dishes included fried okra, fried green beans, fried green tomatoes (that were wonderful), Lima beans that were delicious, sweet potatoes, whipped potatoes and gravy, and on and on.
Then for the dessert table. Where to begin? Everything was there, all homemade and decadent! By then we were almost too stuffed to try any, but we persevered!
At the end of the meal, we waddled out and over to the darling little gift shop on the grounds 
where I bought three pink plates to hang above the desk in our bedroom at home. We were too full and it was too cold to walk to the little historic downtown, but it looked kind of cute, so I'm sure we'll be doing that next time - and believe me, there WILL be a next time! I see in this picture, though, that I better stop with the buffets - looks like I've put on a few extra pounds in the last few weeks! Bummer!
where I bought three pink plates to hang above the desk in our bedroom at home. We were too full and it was too cold to walk to the little historic downtown, but it looked kind of cute, so I'm sure we'll be doing that next time - and believe me, there WILL be a next time! I see in this picture, though, that I better stop with the buffets - looks like I've put on a few extra pounds in the last few weeks! Bummer!
