"Thank you Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard and Chef Madeline for making our Thanksgiving Holiday into an exceptional day. What an amazing venue and location in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. The venue and view are surpassed, easily, by the food. Flavor, finesses, complexity and simplicity made this one of the best meals I have had in Georgia. As a recovering Chef I am fussy, not picky when it comes to dining out and the service and menu exceeded expectations. Emma was had the perfect attitude amplified by her smile and curls for days. She took in stride every bump and hiccup, there were a couple and she just smiled and never missed a beat in our service. The food clearly was made with great thought and care. The pumpkin soup was smooth a velvety with a quick kick in the finish. The salad, truly tossed with the flavors melded was crisp and bursting with textures and flavors. Our main course was pure Americana. True to the flavors, no sappy sloppy attempt to be over the top just a respect for an American classic. The respect for the ingredients was evident all the way through the coffee and pie. Food and flavor were the stars of this meal because of the respect for them showed by the chef and her team. This is the kind of place you find very few times in your life. If you hunt for the next it restaurant you will probably overlook this one but that would be your loss. Make the drive. Enjoy the view. Respect the food."
