Memorial Day events are just hours away!

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Allison

Come on, Atlanta! You can do it! You can push through these last few hours of the work week to get to the Memorial Day holiday you’ve been laser-focused on for days. Just to help the time pass, here is a list of some events happening this weekend for those of you who are staying in town. And lucky you, the weather looks just perfect.

36^th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival – Piedmont Park, May 25-27. Celebrate jazz legends and up-and-coming jazz greats in Atlanta’s largest green space.

Decatur Arts Festival – Downtown Decatur, May 25-26. Artist market, children’s festival, performing arts, and plenty of food and beverages. Continue reading →

So many restaurant deals, so little time…

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Allison

You gotta eat. And sometimes, you gotta eat out. But you also gotta watch your wallet. Fortunately, we’ve been keeping up with some great offers from a few of our favorite dining spots. If only there were more meals in the day… thank goodness for snacks!

Fruttela Frozen Yogurt – Springtime is here! That means it’s also Frozen Yogurt time! At Fruttela Frozen Yogurt in Inman Park, students get 10% off every Monday. Better still, the yogurt you get at Fruttela is made with real fruit and non-fat organic milk – perfect for staying cool and keeping your mind sharp over the summer break.

The Drafting Table – Come in daily at 3:00pm for 1/2 price appetizer specials until 7:00pm. The Drafting Table will resume lunch hours in June, but for now, Sunday brunch continues weekly from 11:30-4:00 and dinner is of course served every day from 3:00pm until close. The Drafting Table is located downtown at 349 Decatur St. Continue reading →

Oh P’cheen is a P’changin’

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Allison

P'cheen Ok, so perhaps P’cheen’s new menu and remodeled interior are not exactly what Bob Dylan had in mind, but big things are happening!

The Old Fourth Ward pioneers who recently brought Atlanta Bone Lick Barbecue and Edgewood Speakeasy are now laser-focused on their eight-year-old first child, P’cheen.

The changes at the N. Highland Ave. restaurant and bar involve both the menu and the interior. And to be clear, both the new menu and remodel are complete! So take a look at the info below and get over there to experience the new P’cheen for yourself. Continue reading →

Press Buzz for Chow Bing

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Allison

Chow Bing, the new healthy and affordable Chinese restaurant that opened recently at the Pencil Factory Flats and Shops downtown, has had a pretty incredible first few weeks.

If you’re just now hearing about Chow Bing for the first time, here’s the concept:

Chow Bing differentiates itself from traditional Chinese restaurants with its focus on natural (and gluten-free upon request) ingredients. The restaurant’s owner, Gary Lin, prides himself on working with responsible suppliers. He uses meats from animals that are humanely raised without antibiotics or growth hormones, serves sustainable seafood, and purchases vegetables primarily from local sources. And after all of that, the delicious food is still affordable. Diners can enjoy Chow Bing’s build-your-own Bing (burrito) or Bowl with premium protein and vegetable combinations starting at $8.00. All menu items are cooked to order. Continue reading →

Spring weekend fun in Atlanta

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Allison

You did it! You made it to Friday! Take a look at the fun stuff happening this weekend and get out there and celebrate!

Tonight! Mara Davis is Armando tonight at the Village Theatre! The Atlanta radio legend will tell real stories from her life to inspire the scenes the improvisers create. 8:30pm, $10. Grab dinner before the show at Caramba Café, The Drafting Table or the new Chow Bing healthy Chinese restaurant. Parking is FREE and the restaurants and Village Theatre are all in the Pencil Factory complex so you can walk to the show after you eat!

Grant Park Home and Garden Tour – May 11 and 12. Learn about the diverse architecture of this historic Atlanta neighborhood. Continue reading →

Don’t forget Mom, Atlanta!

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Allison

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12. If you haven’t made plans yet, there’s still time to make mom feel special (and remind her why you are her favorite child). Here are some ideas for the last minute planners…

Beauty and Brunch in West Midtown
Treat mom to a mani/pedi at the new Apex Nail Studio then grab a bite to eat right next door. Apex Nail Studio is located at Apex West Midtown – in the same complex as West Midtown Corner Tavern and Bone Lick BBQ – both of which are offering a delicious Mother’s Day brunch. Park for free in the Apex lot, paint your toes, and then walk over to the restaurant that best suits your mom. Continue reading →