So I'm 5/6th done with Digital 101 at Showcase, which I think makes me qualified enough to write a decent review. Decent probably being the operative descriptor of my Showcase experience.

I wanted SO badly (and still do!) to be in love with this place and I'm just not. Here are a couple of opinions, in no particular order:
- The school is tiny, but in a great location to my house. The convenience is top notch.
- The cost is very reasonable, $160 for a 6 week class.
- The staff is pretty friendly and went out of their way to help me when I had a technical question.

So about the class I took. As I mentioned, it was Digital 101. I was concerned right off the bat that this would be too basic for my baseline knowledge, as I had already done a lot of independent DSLR fact-finding and practicing prior to the class. But I also didn't want to be the idiot girl in 102 that skipped the basics. So there I was, my first day, patiently listening to questions on how to remove a memory card, how to change the settings on your camera, you name it. It was frustrating to say the least. But I had made my bed, and I was gonna like it, by golly.

So 5 weeks later-- I can probably say that I've learned something. Something... not sure what that is. Nothing probably that I couldn't have learned for free on the interweb. I will say though, I did sign up for 102 on the first day of registration... so I will be updating this review in the fall to let y'all know how that went.

A couple of vents:
- The teacher was really self-deprecating, to the point I think where it wasted time and lessened our confidence of his ability to teach. "This isn't interesting, you probably don't care.." Umm...? I paid you $160?
- There was one obnoxious guy in the class that kept bragging about all his lenses, and how he had "read the manual," and how he knew everything already. That's fine, I did too, but I expressed it in writing grocery lists during class. Just a PSA to people with that tendency: shut your trap. Thanks.

The end!

Oh Flip.. why are you so famous? Pretty sure the reason starts with a Richard and ends with a Blais, but in any case...

Buckhead location- lots better organized than Howell Mill location. I don't think the wait is as bad now in general as when it opened, but at the Buckhead location there's actually a decent waiting area and bar to sit at while awaiting your table. And if you get impatient, you can walk over to Tin Lizzy's and have a margarita. Even better.

Food is good, same as the Westside location, but I really never think it's anything that special. They have good flavor combinations together, but honestly there are better burger places. All my friends think it's the coolest place on earth though, and swear by the butcher cut burger. It's pretty good, I'll have to admit :-)

The milkshakes though.. you've got to try that Nutella one. Did I hear correctly they aren't splitting them up between two people anymore? If so, that's bullshit. I haven't tried the Patron milkshake, but I really want someone else at my table to order it, so I can have a little sip. So curious!!

I am not sure if this is the correct address for MFC- but since the other address had no reviews, I think this is the right one.

ANYWAYS. Maryland Fried Chicken... soooo good. Actually, it's probably not really THAT good but it sure tastes it after picking it up from MFC at Pollard's Corner, heading to the lake, and chowing down on the water.

Let's break it down:
Chicken- awesome. Get it.
Mac and Cheese- not super awesome, but still get it
Gravy- awesome
Mashed Potatoes- meh, but still get it

The staff is random but nice, and they take credit cards, and they have tshirts and used to have coozies for sale (I bought one and lost it on the lake, sadness).

Who wouldn't love a place with the tagline: "our breasts taste the best?"

So... let me preface this review by saying that I love stir fry, or mongolian BBQ, or whatever you call it. When I lived in Chicago I literally went to Flat Top Grille (similar concept) every other weekend and it was amazing. I always got the same thing and left fat and happy.

Big Chow Grille, by Cobb Galleria, is a lesser substitute but will do in a pinch, especially for workday lunch. My bf Joe (you may have met him at one or two events) introduced me to this place, and it's a great option for when you have a little more time for lunch and can do the wait. You know- you've gotta go over there, park, get the spiel, get your drink, pick out your food from the stir fry buffet, and wait. And wait... and look around and see everyone else getting their food. And wait..

Not complaining about this place itself, (I don't think) just the nature of the food. Once it finally came (btw order roti from your server- just do it), it was good, hot, and had everything on my plate that I had picked out.

For the record that is: broccoli, chicken, pineapple, a heaping amount of peanut sauce, some soy sauce, tofu, rice, spinach, potatoes, garlic. And roti!! ORDER IT!!

Hmm.. I'm hungry now. Also, it's really not that expensive for what you get. Go ahead and pile it on.