Decatur Beach Party

June 19, 2009 — 5:00pm to Midnight Tons of sand and wading pools will turn Decatur Square into a beach for the day! Live music, children’s games and facepainting will add to the festivities. No coolers or pets will be allowed.

Tickets: $6.50 in advance or $10 at the gate Children […]

MidSummer MusicFest @ Candler Park

Candler Park’s Midsummer Music Festival will offer an artist’s market with 40 local artists, live music, and festival food. Purchase of a wrist band is required for those 21 and over to purchase alcoholic beverages at the event. No coolers will be allowed in the event area. Leashed pets will be allowed.

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Michael Klapthor

Michael Klapthor

Real Po'boys @ Benny's Bar & Grill

The Setting: Formerly the home of a Mellow Mushroom Pizza, Mike Benny Miller spruced up the space with inviting colors and a small stage for visiting musicians.

The Staff: Friendly

The Food: We’ve visited a number of times with one thing on our minds… an authentic New Orleans po’boy. And, they’ve delivered beautifully.

Leidenheimer Baking […]

Tastee's Jamaican

The Setting: A small restaurant situated in a quiet strip mall with a handful of wooden boothes. Orders are placed at a glass counter that is filled with slices of individually wrapped cake wedges.

The Staff: Very friendly

The Food: Incredibly rich, tender and delicious stews.

We sampled one order of the ox tail […]

Chocolate! 2009 — Support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Chocolate! 2009 Tonight — June 18, 2009 6:00pm – 10:00pm

What a great way to help support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation! Sample martinis, chocolate beer, a dinner buffet, chocolate espresso, & participate in a silent auction!

For a list of auction items and to purchase tickets: ChocolateForCF.Org

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Lakewood 400 Antiques Market

This weekend: June 19-21, 2009

Open the 3rd weekend of each month, this antique market offers 45,000 square feet of event space and 2 auction area. Lakewood offers an assortment of antiques, vintage goods, handmade items, garden structures, and garden art.

Cost: $3 per person

Lakewood 400 Antiques Market 1321 Atlanta […]

Who has the best cornbread?

The Contenders:

Fox Bros. BBQ — (pictured above) Their version is close to perfection in my book. Dense, crumbly, just a hint of crispiness on the top and at the edge. And, most importantly, full of corn flavor. This is everything good cornbread strives to be. Specks of […]

Dickey's BBQ

The Setting: A free standing pale brick building that is significantly more attractive than your standard fast food restaurant.

The Staff: Friendly and efficient

The Food: The BBQ is suprisingly good for a fast food style restaurant. Slightly smoky and tender, we found the ribs, brisket and chicken to be the most reliable. The […]

Every Little Step

Every Little Step @ Midtown Art Cinema

Midtown Art Cinema 931 Monroe Drive Atlanta, GA 30308