Atlanta JazzFest 2009

When: May 23,2009 – May 24, 2009

Where: Historic Grant Park

Parking: Parking locations currently not listed, but, they suggest MARTA.

For complete music schedule and more information: Atlanta JazzFest 2009

Sweet Auburn Springfest 2009

When: May 8, 2009 — 5pm to 10pm May 9, 2009 — 11am to 9pm May 10, 2009 — 2pm to 8pm

Where: Historic Sweet Auburn (Auburn Avenue from Jackson Street to Courtland Avenue)

For more information: Sweet Auburn Springfest 2009

Marlow's Tavern

The Setting: Just inside 285 on La Vista Road, the entrance is a bit odd. You walk into what appears to be a hotel lobby. If you walk forward, you’re in the bar. But, if you turn off to the left, you’ll find plenty of booth and table seating. Next time, maybe we’ll find our […]

Magic Hat Beer Dinner — May 21, 2009

Magic Hat Beer Dinner

7:00 Pint Reception 7:30 Sit Down to Dinner!

Menu

Magic Hat Wacko Summer Ale “Wacko” Antipasto Salmon Pastrami Deviled Quail Egg Local Goat Cheese Marinated Artichoke Bresoala

Dreamland Amusements Carnival

Rides, games and festival food are just some of the fun to be had at the Carnival located in the Entry 2 parking lot of the Discover Mills Mall.

Discount Coupons are available at the Neighborhood 2 Guest Services counter.

Discover Mills — Dreamland Amusements Carnival April 30, 2009 to May 10, 2009 Hours: Monday- […]

Fiesta Atlanta 2009

Music on two stages, festival food, and several local area restaurants will be supporting this year’s Fiesta Atlanta. There’s also a soccer challenge event.

When: May 3, 2009 — 10am to 7pm

Where: Centennial Olympic Park, Downtown Atlanta, Georgia

Admission: Free

www.fiestaatlanta.com

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]