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Georgia Restaurant Named One Of The Best Places For Chili

Certain meals pair perfectly with the autumn season. There is something comforting about a pot of chili on a Sunday afternoon. Cheapism recently named the best restaurants across the country…

A bowl of delicious home made chili with ground beef, kidney beans, red pepper, tomato and shredded cheddar cheese in a blue bowl.
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Certain meals pair perfectly with the autumn season. There is something comforting about a pot of chili on a Sunday afternoon. Cheapism recently named the best restaurants across the country to get a great bowl of chili and a Georgia location made the list.

Chili is arguably one of the most flexible foods on an American menu. You can order a cup as an appetizer or a heaping bowl with tortilla chips as a hearty meal. Does it belong with the soups or with the entrees? That's for you to decide. Furthermore, it can be served as a vegetarian option or filled with ground beef, chicken or turkey. Then, there are the customizations. Some prefer no beans, while others opt for beans to be the main attraction. Regardless, it's hard to argue against the shaved cheddar cheese and onions that top the chili of your choice.

One of the best parts about making your own chili is that, typically, your efforts result in a large crock pot where the leftovers will result in days of meal options for you. For restaurants that become well-known for their chili recipes, it is not uncommon for customers to frequent the establishment simply because of this menu item. In addition, most orders are relatively affordable.

In Georgia, the restaurant recognized for serving one of the best bowls of chili now has four different locations in the Atlanta area.

Fox Bros Bar-B-Q

This establishment was started by twin brothers from Texas who were simply on the hunt for their home-state cooking. Without any proper training, they began cooking up some spicy flavors and serving friends and parties. As a result, a catering business was born. That led to an eventual pop-up shop and their first official Fox Bros Bar-B-Q restaurant opening in 2007.

Their chili is actually a "brisket chili" and served as a can't-miss side dish. It is filled with beans, and you are encouraged to order a side of corn bread to dip in. Fox Bros Bar-B-Q still sticks to their roots, offering catering services as well.

Georgia Has One of Most Beautiful Areas for Fall Foliage in America

The fall season is a glorious time in America. From coast to coast, many different areas off beautiful fall colors in radiant reds, oranges and yellows. So, what are the most beautiful areas for fall foliage in America?

Peak fall foliage season is different based on where you are located. Some areas of the U.S. see fall colors as early as September, while others peak later on, such as in October or even November. Generally speaking, areas with longer winters will have earlies fall colors, and areas with longer summers will have later fall colors. Most of America hits peak fall foliage season in the month of October. Of course, areas bordering Canada will be the first to see those colors.

If you're wondering the science behind the fall colors, the color that the leaves become depends on a few factors. Those include the chlorophyll and weather conditions during the summer or fall. Chlorophyll is a pigment that aids in giving leaves their color. In general, big changes from the norm in precipitation, whether it's getting way too much rain or not enough, can really impact the fall foliage season.

Also, I remember last year, the radiant colors in my area fell off the trees early. The reason was that we had a wind storm come through, so the leaves fell prematurely. I was pretty upset about it, because not only do I like to see beautiful fall colors, I also like to paint fall colors. So, my muse was gone.

That said, if you are in the mood to view fall colors this year, here are some great places to do it. Read on for 10 Beautiful spots in America for fall colors. What are your favorite areas to see fall foliage? Reach out to me on social media here and let me know.

Georgia Has One of Most Beautiful Areas for Fall Foliage in America

Cape May - New Jersey

Cape May in New Jersey is a delightful area to see autumn colors later in the season. From mid-October and through November, the colors here are bright. Don't miss the views of the historic lighthouses in the area, too, plus all the area parks.

Lamoille Canyon - Nevada

Lamoille Canyon in Nevada offers some stunning looks in the autumn months. The area is located in the Ruby Mountains and offers a wide array of fall colors with plenty of different kinds of trees. You can drive on the 12-mile Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway for a prime view.

Traverse City - Michigan

The north parts of Michigan are glorious in the fall months. Traverse City is located on Lake Michigan, and in the fall, the trees turn bright orange and yellow. This area gets really cold in the winter, so the summer and fall months are the best time to travel there. Spring is nice, too.

Torreya State Park - Florida

I know what you're thinking. Fall colors in Florida? The Sunshine State isn't known for their fall colors, but Torreya State Park offers some great, late-season views. The area has quite a few varieties of trees that show their colors in early November. It's worth the road trip, if you live south of there.

Vogel State Park - Georgia

If you're looking for a late spot to view vibrant fall colors, then we have just the area for you. Vogel State Park, located around the Chattahoochee National Forest in Blairsville, Georgia, is a great area to see fall foliage going into the first half of November. It's a great late-season trip.

Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Michigan

Waterfalls and fall colors? That sounds great to me. The Tahquamenon Falls State Park has one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River. This state park is huge, too, offering 50,000 acres of forest. It's beautiful in the fall.

Blue Ridge Parkway - Virginia and North Carolina

The Blue Ridge Parkway is stunning any time of the year, but especially in the fall. The trees on this 469-mile Appalachian attraction turn beautiful shades in the fall, so it's a splendor for the senses. The Blue Ridge Parkway runs 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina and is divided into four districts: the Ridge region, the Plateau region, the Highlands region, and the Pisgah region.

Washington Crossing - Pennsylvania

The Washington Crossing Historic Park is a special, historical area, because it's the spot where George Washington crossed the Delaware River from Pennsylvania to New Jersey in 1776. Aside from its history, this Pennsylvania landmark is beautiful in the fall. It offers plenty of bright trees, as well as a colonial reenactment event.

The Great Smoky Mountains - Tennessee and North Carolina

The Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee has some of the greatest fall foliage in America. It also has one of the longest fall foliage seasons, so you get plenty of time to take it in. The colors can arrive as early as the middle of September and go all the way through the middle of November. Take it in.

Lenox - Massachusetts

Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary offers a great spot for a hike in the middle part of October, because the colors are so vivid. Expect a delightful view of the vibrant colors. It's a nice area if you don't want to travel to New Hampshire or Burlington, Vermont, and it's a bit more off the radar.

Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.