Vacations have always been a place where we give ourselves permission to splurge, and nowhere is that more obvious than in the food we choose while traveling. My sister believes ice cream should be eaten anytime, anywhere, and for any reason. Much like our grandfather, she has never needed a vacation to justify a scoop. I, on the other hand, have never fully understood the ice cream craze, yet somehow, I eat it more on vacation than any other time.
Sometimes the foods we lean into while the slow days of a holiday drift by are shaped by the place itself. If you visit Maine, lobster feels almost required. Head to the Florida Keys, and seafood is likely to find its way onto your plate. And then there is pizza. Much like ice cream, it seems to belong everywhere, and the mountains of North Georgia are no exception.
Beyond the expected chain options, there are plenty of locally owned pizza spots serving all kinds of pies. Whether you are craving a giant thin crust slice that hangs off the plate or something a little more adventurous with white sauce and unusual mushrooms, you can find it in Blairsville, Dahlonega, or Blue Ridge. Plot your path carefully, and you just might be able to hit all three before heading home.
From SVR—and my goofball grandsons who consider pizza its own food group—here are our tried-and-true pizza recommendations:
Blue Ridge
Dahlonega
Blairsville