Marietta Square Farmer's Market — Opening Day — May 2, 2009

Opening Day — May 2, 2009 — 9am to noon on Marietta Square

Offering an assortment of produce, herbs, baked goods, preserves, pickles, pasta, honey, freshly cut flowers, plants and handmade soaps, there will be somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 vendors each weekend.

Marietta Square
Take I-75, exit #265, 1.5 miles west on Route 120 Loop/North Marietta Parkway.
Turn [...]

And now for something completely different… Shorty's

The Setting:  This barn-shaped restaurant is set on a rather odd stretch of Lawrenceville Highway.  But, it’s worth the trip.  There’s a bit of outdoor seating under a gorgeous purple-flowered tree, table seating indoors, and a stage for music on the weekends. 

The Staff:  Very friendly

The Food:  An eclectic mix of well-made dishes, they’ve included something [...]

Varasano's Pizzeria vs Fritti

For me, pizza is all about the crust.  First and foremost, the flavor of the crust.  Period.  Then, I’ll look to the air bubbles and density.  And, then last, but, certainly not least, the crisp golden brown shell that opens to expose an inner chewy bubble-filled center that comes from a perfectly baked pie.  The hint [...]

Varasano's Pizzeria -- Revisited

The Setting:  This narrow, glass fronted restaurant offers a generous amount of bar, table, and booth seating.  And, a pizza bar in the rear allows diners to watch the pizza making process from start to finish.

The Staff: Quirky servers have led to some awkward moments.  For example, on our last visit, the server was not well-versed on the [...]

Dad's Garage — Improv Revolution

Improv Revolution — Thursday Nights

Dad’s Garage
280 Elizabeth Street, Suite C-101
Atlanta, GA 30307

Starlight Drive-In Flea Market

Starlight Drive-In
2000  Moreland Avenue, SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
 404 627 5786

Evolution

High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
404 733 HIGH

Atlanta Jazz Party

Lipizzan Stallions @ Georgia Renaissance Festival

All The King’s Horses

Another excuse to indulge in festival food!  Daily performances by the stallions and their talented riders have been added to this season’s show list.   All the King’s Horses is one of five new performances that have been added to the list of shows for the 2009 season.

Georgia Renaissance Festival
6905 Virlyn B. Smith [...]

Garden Faire @ Bulloch Hall

Garden Faire at Bulloch Hall
9am – 3pm

Some of the highlights include a demo by Chef Linton Hopkins, a picnic lunch and bake sale, a “Pass-a-Long” Plant sale, garden art, plant and garden vendors and a combination flea/antique market.  

Bulloch Hall
180 Bulloch Avenue
Roswell, GA 30075