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Eat Athens: Feeling empty inside? That's your soul telling you to eat at this restaurant

Food for the Soul, a beloved Athens eatery, is known for its traditional "soul food" and welcoming atmosphere. Food for the Soul features a $15 all-you-can-eat buffet, requiring diners to wear gloves ...
Ever After in the Woods

Folks Cross County Lines In Georgia Just To Get A Plate From These Soul Food Icons

Georgia soul food shines with warm plates, heartfelt stories, and road trip flavors that welcome every hungry traveler.
WSB-TV

Soul food restaurant made famous by R.E.M., UGA fans closing after four decades

ATHENS, Ga. — Dexter Weaver, the beloved owner of Weaver D’s Delicious Fine Foods in Athens, plans to close his iconic restaurant as he approaches his 71st birthday. Channel 2’s Berndt Petersen was ...
Athens Banner-Herald

Eat Athens: This iconic comfort food restaurant is still 'automatic' after all these years

Weaver D's Delicious Fine Foods is a long-standing soul food restaurant in Athens, Georgia. Owner Dexter Weaver provides a welcoming, communal atmosphere for guests. The restaurant gained ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

‘Automatic for the People:’ Weaver D’s still bonds Athens as era nears end

After feeding everyone from R.E.M. to Brian Kemp, and coining a phrase that went global, Dexter Weaver is preparing to close his storied Athens soul food restaurant.
Yahoo

Are you in the mood for healthy food? Check out these 10 Yelp spots in Athens

"The Boxcar" plate at Maepole restaurant in Athens, Ga. features sweet potatoes, pork, mac & cheese and green beans topped with a sriracha vinaigrette. Located at 1021 N Chase St., Athens, Maepole's ...