The Cobbe Portrait

The Cobbe Portrait

The Cobbe Portrait will be on display at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Stratford-upon-Avon starting April 23, 2009 in honor of his birthday.  (The actual date of Shakespeare’s birth is unknown, but, it is traditionally observed on April 23.  Another theory shows his birthday as April 22, 1564.  Shakespeare’s granddaughter Elizabeth Hall married on April 22, 1626 “in honour of her famous relation”.)

The Cobbe Portrait will be on display April 23, 2009 – September 6, 2009.

For more information:  Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Shakespeare Centre

Henely Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire CV37 6QW

6th Annual Phoenix Flies — Celebration of Living Landmarks

Now thru March 22, 2009

The Atlanta Preservation Center presents a citywide celebration of living landmarks.  Guided tours, lectures, and open houses will be hosted at landmarks throughout the city.  And, all events are free!

For a list of events check out the Phoenix Flies website:

PhoenixFlies.Org

The Canterbury Tales

Now thru March 29, 2009

The New American Shakespeare Tavern
499 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

4th Annual Cartoon Madness Circus 2009

March 6, 2009 — 7pm-Midnight

Atlanta Lyric Theatre — The It Girl

FLIP's Manhattan

The Manhattan:  Redolent of sweet, smoky caramel… a hint of burnt caramel and smokiness from the Rye.  Rich, perfumy and smooth, this Manhattan is close to perfection… definitely one of the best Manhattans I’ve ever had the good fortune to taste.

Everyone has been raving about the burgers, but, why hasn’t anyone been raving about this cocktail??  Have they been distracted by the burgers and shakes?

I doubt I’ll be able to return without sampling this lovely cocktail on each visit.

The Burgers:  Predictably great, perfectly cooked and beautifully garnished, on this visit we sampled the Chorizo, the Lamburger, and the Butcher’s Cut.

ChorizoOut of this world… there’s no other way to say it.  This burger is so good it transports you to another time and place.  Instantly you smell the delicate smoke, then you taste.   And, the taste of smoky pork, toasted cumin and paprika work their way into your senses.  Never overwhelming, the flavors compliment and layer each other… finally mellowed by the sweet onion and creamy egg  yolk.  Perfection on a bun…  Seriously!

Lamburger — Perfectly fresh… the bright splash of lemon in the cucumber yogurt sauce makes it the perfect topping.  Incredibly rich and meaty, the lamb needs a bit of refreshing lightness in the form of the cucumber yogurt sauce to cut the richness.  And, the zing of the olive relish adds a delightful pop of flavor.  This burger almost ties with the Chorizo for first place.  But, the amazing layers of flavor keep the Chorizo ahead by a nose.

Butcher’s Cut — A really great burger… a classic burger with the flavors turned up a notch.  Sweet caramel onions, blue cheese and red wine jam… what more could you ask for?  YuM!

Stars of the Day:  Mmm… Manhattan!!  Honestly, I could have been happy with just this perfect cocktail.  But, the Chorizo Burger and Lamburger will be what’s for dinner when we’re dining at Flip!  …Except for next time.

Next time:  The Kobe Burger!

FLIP Burger Boutique
1587 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, GA 30318

Snow Day 2009

March 2, 2009

A Chorus Line @ Fox — March 3-8

A Chorus Line — March 3-8, 2009

Tickets:  $23-$62 ( 2 hour show)

Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Modern Atlanta Dance Festival 2009

March 1, 2009 7:30pm at MJCCA Zaban Park

Tickets:  $20 per adult or $15 for MJCCA Members

Kodo — One Earth Tour 2009

March 1, 2009 — 8:00pm @ The Fox

Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308