Archive for May, 2011
10th Anniversary Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week – Make Your Reservations Now! May 28 – June 5, 2011
It was during last year’s Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week that my hubby and I discovered Terrace on Peachtree in The Ellis Hotel, which is now one of our favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Now, Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week is back for its 10th year and maybe you’ll discover a new favorite, too! With over two dozen [...]
Memorial Day Weekend 2011 Fun In and Around Atlanta – 365Atlanta’s Top Five Picks PLUS a Special Bonus for Food Truck Fanatics!
Memorial Day Weekend…it always feels like the first official weekend of summer (even though summer technically doesn’t begin until June 21): School is out, graduation is over, and everyone heads for the beach. If you’re not one of those braving the highways (and the early Friday rush hour) and you’re staying in and around Atlanta [...]
It’s a Grand Night for a Show – “A Grand Night for Singing” at Stage Door Players Through June 5, 2011
What do you get when you mix up the best song of the legendary duo of Rodgers and Hammerstein with some of the best singers in Atlanta theatre? You get more than just a fun night…you get A Grand Night for Singing! A musical revue that showcases favorites from huge hits like The King and [...]
RECAP: Taste of Marietta 2011 – A Look at the Winners and My Favorite Tastes (Better Late Than Never)
Taste of Marietta was way back on May 1, 2011 – I’ve been mulling this recap ever since. I had the pleasure of being a judge and had saved up calories and room in my tummy for hours and hours beforehand (let’s just say I head learned my lesson from last year!). Once again, it [...]
This Weekend, Enjoy Music Among the Spirits at “Tunes from the Tombs” at Oakland Cemetery – May 21 & 22, 2011
Oakland Cemetery is quite possibly one of the coolest places in Atlanta. The sheer volumes of not-quite-living history alone make it a bounty of information for history buffs. Their guided tours are perfect for the whole family, strolling the grounds and learning a little something while you’re at it. It’s a peaceful and beautiful place [...]
5th Annual Pro Wakeboard Tour on Lake Allatoona – Acworth, GA – May 19-21, 2010
The 5th Annual Pro Wakeboard Tour is back at Dallas Landing at Lake Allatoona in Acworth this weekend for the first stop of its annual pro tour. The event takes place Thursday and Friday, May 19-20, 2011, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, but the Main Event is Saturday, May 21, 2011, from 12:00 PM until [...]
Southern Food Reigns at the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival’s Late Night Street Cart Pavilion – Friday & Saturday, May 20 & 21, 2011
Street food is a huge hit in Atlanta…and it’s technically not even legal. Between the Urban Picnics at Sweet Auburn Curb Market, Street Food Thursdays in Midtown and Food Truck Fridays at Atlantic Station, and Souper Jenny’s Super Secret Underground Food Truck Extravaganzas (not to mention numerous other opportunities to sample the delicious wares from [...]
Souper Jenny’s Super Secret Underground Food Truck Extravaganza is Tonight! Tuesday, May 17, 2011
If you know me, you know I LOVE Souper Jenny. Not just for her delicious food, but also for her willingness to help our a great cause, her 29 Days of Giving, and just the simple fact that she’s a fabulous person! But now we can all have one more reason to love Souper Jenny [...]
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth 2nd Annual Great American Bake Sale – in Atlanta Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Phipps Plaza
Last year, I saw some foodie friends of mine posting on Twitter about the inaugural Atlanta Food Blogger Bake Sale, which was taking place as part of a local effort in support of the Great American Bake Sale. Since I have a sweet tooth and baked goods are a particular weakness of mine, I decided [...]
Get Artsy This Weekend at the 2nd Annual Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival – Saturday and Sunday, May 14 & 15, 2011
This weekend, prepare to enjoy the gorgeous weather at the 2nd Annual Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, Saturday and Sunday, May 14 & 15, 2011. Last year’s inaugural event was a smashing success – one of the most fun festivals I attended all year – and this one promises to deliver again. Set in [...]
