Since there are no kosher restaurants in Augusta, Georgia, the hungry traveler who observes Jewish dietary laws will have to look elsewhere. Fortunately, within a few hours' drive of Augusta, one can find a number of excellent kosher restaurants. Especially noteworthy are the kosher restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina.
Chai Peking Resturant
The Chai Peking restaurant (chaipeking.com), located some 141 miles away from Augusta in Atlanta, Georgia, offers a delectable menu of authentic Chinese food that is "glatt kosher." The restaurant offers a wide array of Chinese dishes, including won ton soup, egg foo young, moo shu, sweet and sour chicken and hunan beef. Chai Peking also offers a children's menu with such all-American classics as hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries and onion rings. Located in the Toco Hill Shopping Center, Chai Peking is under the supervision of the Atlanta Kashrut Commission.
Goldberg's Bagel Company & Deli
Goldberg's Bagel Company & Deli (goldbergsdeli.net) has four restaurants in Atlanta and one in Marietta, which is located 144 miles from Augusta. True to its name, Goldberg's has a huge selection of bagels, ranging from the traditional to the exotic with banana nut, chocolate chip and sun-dried tomato. In fact, Goldberg's bakes 500 dozen bagels on weekdays and double that on weekends. Not surprisingly, Goldberg's has many offerings with bagels, including sandwiches such as lox on a bagel and side orders like bagel chips. In addition to their bagels, Goldberg's offers a wide selection of homemade soups, sandwiches and side orders. If you can't visit Goldberg's in person, you can visit their website and try their recipes for bagels, challah, brisket and kugel.
OU For U Caf
The OU For U Caf (no website; 1155 Hammond Drive NE, Atlanta, GA; 770-396-5533) is known for its great falafels, delicious soups and fresh salads. A vegetarian restaurant, OU For U has a limited dairy selection. While difficult to find, the OU For U Caf has a devoted following that praises its great service and reasonable prices.
Gleiberman's Kosher Mart and Restaurant
Gleiberman's Kosher Mart and Restaurant (gleibermans.com) is a meat restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina, 165 miles northeast of Augusta. Gleiberman's menu ranges from such staples as hamburgers, hot dogs and deli sandwiches to such mouth-watering entr es as shoulder lamb chops, grilled salmon and rib-eye steaks. Gleiberman's also offers a full menu of baked goods, including cheese cakes, cupcakes, muffins, apple pies and brownies. Gleiberman's is under the supervision of the Chabad Kashrut Committee and offers wireless Internet in its restaurant. In addition to its restaurant, Gleiberman's has a grocery store and a variety of catering options.
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