Second Helpings

Second Helpings March 16, 2022

Lucky 7 Go-To Eateries in Cobb

By Brian Benefield [This is the latest in of a series of Second Helpings columns by Brian Benefield] Do you ever have dreams about thick-cut crispy bacon or a juicy…

A section of the Mountain to River Trail with trees lining the path and a bicycle in the foreground

Second Helpings February 25, 2022

Exercising and Eating along Cobb County’s trails

By Brian Benefield I think everyone is getting a touch of spring fever lately with the abundance of rain and the sun warming things up to make the daffodils break…

Second Helpings February 14, 2022

Valentine’s Day or Any Day

By Brian Benefield For more articles on food in Cobb County follow this link to all our Second Helpings columns by Brian Benefield. Some people have the belief that guys and gals all over…

Second Helpings January 29, 2022

Family Recipes and Heritage at House of Lu

By Brian BenefieldFor more articles on food in Cobb County follow this link to all our Second Helpings columns by Brian Benefield. House of Lu has been serving authentic family recipes for…

Second Helpings January 13, 2022

Food Tours While Traveling or in Your Own Backyard

By Brian Benefield Food is a universal language that everyone understands. Regardless of where you were hatched in this world, coming together with friends and family around a table to…

avocado wedges topped with chili campana, double dressed with avocado crema, balsamic glaze, and topped with microgreens.

Second Helpings December 20, 2021

Art and Science of Good Kitchen+Market

By Brian Benefield For more articles on food in Cobb County follow this link to all our Second Helpings columns by Brian Benefield. Walking into Good Kitchen feels like visiting a clean,…

An assortment of meat pies an fish and chips spread out on a table

Second Helpings November 29, 2021

Twenty Years of Meat Pies and Lifelong Mates

By Brian Benefield For more articles on food in Cobb County follow this link to all our Second Helpings columns by Brian Benefield. Australian Bakery Cafe is celebrating twenty years on Marietta…

Three musicians on a small stage: mandolin, banjo and guitar

Second Helpings November 9, 2021

Creative Food, Intimate Music, Uncommon Venue

By Brian Benefield For more articles on food in Cobb County follow this link to all our Second Helpings columns by Brian Benefield. Tucked away amongst towering trees, there is…

Second Helpings October 26, 2021

Fresh Produce and Family Legacy

By Brian Benefield For more articles on food in Cobb County follow this link to all our Second Helpings columns by Brian Benefield. The Burger sisters have farming in their…

Second Helpings October 15, 2021

Southern Biscuits and Chocolate Bombs

To read all of Brian Benefield’s food column Second Helpings about local restaurants in Cobb County follow this link. By Brian Benefield Elizabeth Hodges Weaver has deep roots in Marietta,…

« 1 2 3 »

Weather May 11, 2025

Cobb Courier

Your Source for Local News