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"This cozy, home-style Roswell restaurant has elements of a hippie commune; you
can enjoy the kitschy '60s decor and sprawling garden while waiting for your table. The
authentic Southern cooking is worth the occasional delay, particularly the sweet, honey-fried
chicken, the buttery, boneless pork chops and the soul-food sides. The pies are some of
the best in the Atlanta area." "Bill Greenwood is a larger-than-life character who greets you with a smile and
a baseball glove sized handshake. The food comes in humongous portion sizes which is not
always a good thing… but in Greenwood’s case, it’s a good thing. The fried chicken is
very good as is the roast chicken… There are lots of good sides to pick from and save
room for dessert as Bill’s pies are legendary… Greenwood’s has been around for 20 plus
years which is a testament to Bill, his staff and some very consistently good food. BTW
Swallow in the Hollow, a very good BBQ place is right across the street… another place
to try but probably on a different day as the notches on your belt can’t handle both on
the same day." "When we want the culinary equivalent of old-time religion, we make a beeline up
Ga. 400 to chow down at the church of Bill Greenwood. His Greenwood's on Green Street
is always full of congregates worshipping plates of sage-strewn pork chops, Georgia trout
with lemon-chive butter and the heavenly broccoli casserole, worth a pilgrimage in its
own right. His pies — particularly apple, cherry and chocolate cream — make you wanna
shout, “Amen!” And just like Sunday morning services, you need to show up early for dinner
if you want a good seat." "Greenwoods on Green St has been around a long time. Southern style without the
Southern traditions of unhealthy preparation. Delicious and abundant. Bill also owns Swallow
at the Hollow across the street. Most of [the] produce comes from [Bill's] own farm in
North Georgia . . . Green ST is a little tricky to find but turn off of SR9 at the Old
Firehouse and it is on the right in an old house with a Peace Symbol in front." FINGER-LICKIN' GOOD: REAL SOUTHERN FOOD "the best fried chicken i have ever had to this date." |
"Greenwoods on Green Street is the best restaurant in the world... not
just the value, or the funky ambiance, or the massive portions, or the tightly focused menu....but
the unique originality of every taste you take there. Example. Everyone has had Gazpacho.
But not like Bill's with its jalapena, cilantro, avocado and 8 or so shrimp. What is it? Is
it gazpacho, shrimp cocktail or salsa? It's all 3. Most everyone has had fried green tomatoes,
but not organic ones coated thickly with Japanese bread crumbs and layered in a fabulous marinara
sauce. Everyone has had grilled fish, but not in chive butter sauce with a secret pop to it.
Everyone has had fried chicken but not gourmet chicken soaked in buttermilk, fried perfectly
then dredged in hot pepper sauce and organic honey for a unique sweet and sour pop. It is
bar none the best food by any measure in the world... And I've been to 24 countries in the
last 10 years and most major US cities and eat out continuously. There, that's that!"
"Homey and unpretentious, this much-loved restaurant has been a favorite since it opened
in the '80s. Its specialty is Southern cuisine served in unbelievably generous portions, along
with huge, lovely pies and scrumptious cornbread. Fried chicken, pork chops, shrimp and grits,
and fried catfish are beautifully complemented by sweet potatoes, green beans and broccoli
casserole. If you can hold dessert, coconut cream, apple, cherry, lemon meringue and chocolate
pies are all excellent. Since reservations aren't accepted, waits are common. Cash only." "The chicken at Greenwood's in Roswell, on the other hand, seems rebellious. Bill Greenwood
deep-fries his birds in a thick batter redolent with coarse black pepper and sweetened with
honey. True to form at his restaurant, you get four whopping pieces of white and dark meat
on your plate, along with two sides. (The best sides for fried chicken merits another meditation
and investigation all its own, but I'd go with the broccoli casserole and rice and gravy here.)
This is the kind of crust you just peel off with your hands and pop in your mouth. And it
tastes great cold for breakfast the next morning." "Enjoy traditional American cooking in a casual, eclectic old home with dishes on the
menu including fresh fish, duck, chicken, pork chops, meatloaf, vegetables, and great desserts." |
» ON GREEN STREET
The Swallow at the Hollow's menu includes Hickory-smoked meats, homemade sausage, macaroni and cheese, chocolate chip banana pudding, buttermilk biscuits, freshly-baked bread and more. To-Go Menu available. Subscribe to the The Swallow e-newsletter for Live Music Event updates. |
» ALSO ON GREEN STREET
Featuring a menu from Greenwood's Restaurant & The Swallow at the Hollow's kitchens, The Yellow House features family style meals for private parties such as rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, Bar / Bat Mitzvahs, holiday parties, and corporate events. |
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