As this semester comes to a close, I realize that only 3 semesters stand in between me and graduation - a good and bad thing. Bad, because, really, 3 semesters isn't much. Good because 3 semesters still leaves time to accomplish all that I want before I leave Athens. Of the many things that one could do during their college adventure here, one remains to be the popular choice thanks to local venders and pure demographics. Athens is known for its food culture, and still stands to be a popular and unique town for foodies alike to pay an homage to the genius of taste. I, like many students, have pledged to the goal of attempting to eat at every unique eatery in Athens. So far, I've done a measly job at it. I have ventured and stepped outside of my boring borders of the common - Chick-fil-A, Choo Choos and Jimmy Johns - and haven't found the time to keep doing so. What happens is that we tend to find a place we like, and stick to it. Even though this method is easy, it quickly dissolves you in a cycle of go and return. I have tried new and unique eateries, but these restaurants and cafes tend to be the "popular" places that most students flock to - Marti's, Big City Cafe, Transmet, Pauley's and much more. I'm looking to dig deep, to find those secret places with a food parade. I was recently on the Athens UrbanSpoon website, when this realization hit me. I have wasted time and taste on places that I have acclimated to, and haven't taken the initiative to discover a true Athens gem. Seriously, they're out there, waiting for me to devour it. I'm ready to break the cycle, get out of the norm, and CHOW DOWN!
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| my next stop: the local jam |
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