The South Metro area is virtually exploding with new

restaurants. One of the new "Restaurant Rows" in the area is along

busy Ga. Highway 34 in Newnan near Interstate 85.

Every time I drive by, it seems like another restaurant

has sprouted out of the ground. O'Charley's and Longhorn

have recently set up shop in the corridor, but this month's

Citizens' Choice for dining is Texas Roadhouse, located just before

Interstate 85.

As you walk into the establishment, a feeling of the Old

West washes over you. Large paintings of local icons, such as

country singer Alan Jackson and Atlanta Braves' manager Bobby Cox,

give the restaurant a local twist.

When you walk through the door, look to your right and

you can see some of the choice cuts available for your meal. The

restaurant features a wide variety of cuts of meat, including

ribeyes and filets.

Other items on the menu include steak tips, kebobs

and salmon. One of the unusual treats at the restaurant is a bucket

of roasted peanuts on each table. Crack those bad boys and

throw the shells on the floor, our waitress told us, and we gladly

complied.

The restaurant also features a wide variety of side items,

including a baked sweet potato, that serve as perfect compliments

to the perfectly cooked steaks.

The quality of the food is good, and the prices are relatively

cheap. Entrees are in the $7-$15 range and the restaurant is a

welcome addition to the dining scene.

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