Good Food, Good People: Tucker Patch Wants Your Restaurant Stories

You know that bursting-at-the-seams rush of excitement you get when you discover a little-known eatery? The kind you can hardly contain to the point where you're texting your friends with still-greasy fingers?

We recently received an e-mail in that spirit from a neighbor:

An excellent hidden gem found right at our doorstep, Chateau de Saigon, just north of the intersection of Dresden on Buford Hwy (on the left). The restaurant itself is sparsely decorated and sits at the end unit of a small strip mall but the food is excellent, a combination of French and S.E. Asian cuisines. And its affordable. My friend and I ordered two appetizers, two wines and split and entree and the bill was around $40.

In case you haven't noticed, we here at Patch are fans of the little guy. Our favorite eateries aren't found in the Zagat guide; they're the hole-in-the-wall diners and the taco trucks on the corner. We understand that these ventures are only made possible through insanely hard work and a deeply masochistic love for the craft of making food. These lovable lunatics rarely get the credit they deserve, so that's about to change.

We want you to tell us about the small business owners in your neighborhood that deserve a little recognition. Send us your stories about how these people make your community stronger, whether it's through their good deeds, hard work, great food, or just their friendly smile.

We'll feature them right here on Tucker Patch (and then obviously you'll frame the article for them to hang on their wall, right?).

Send your stories (preferably with a photo) to tucker@patch.com. Please include the name, location and contact info for the business along with your stories.