local: yeah! burger

burger bars seem to be all the trend these days in atlanta.  opening up in the westside of midtown in the white provision district, is yeah! burger.  yeah! burger stresses the farm to table concept, bringing you fresh meats & produce from local farms in georgia.  in addition to bringing quality food, yeah! burger caters to special dietary needs such as gluten free buns & veggie patties.  the menu is very extensive with many choices to select from.  for meat you can get beef, bison, turkey, veggie or chicken breast & you can get it on a white, wheat, gluten free bun or lettuce wrap.  there are multiple additions to customize your burger ranging from homemade dill pickles, grilled vidalia onions, avocado, assortment of cheeses, chili. bacon & more.  plus you can add a special sauce to complete your creation with one of a kind sauces like bacon jam or yeah sauce, which is mayo mixed with chipotle.  complete your meal with a side of fries, fried pickles, onion rings or gluten free fries.  of course if you want to go all the way, add one of their delicious shakes, sundaes or my favorite a concrete…which is ice cream swirled with your favorite toppings (try the peanut butter cups & chocolate covered espresso beans)!  not a burger fan, no worries!  they also have hot dogs & salads to choose from.  for more menu items and hours click here.  definitely a must if you are a burger connoisseur!

art: michelle malone band at kirkwood spring fling

atlanta native michelle malone and her band will be back in town on may15th at the kirwood spring fling & tour of homes. on the heels of the release of her tenth studio album, grammy nominated “debris” through the thirty tigers record label, michelle promises to tear up the stage at 5:30 pm for festival attendees. michelle’s sound has previously been compared to sheryl crow, bonnie raitt, and lucinda williams, but we think she has a style all her own. a combination of southern rock ‘n’ roll, sultry blues, and down home slide guitar pleases crowds both young and old. better yet, we love michelle because she grew up right here in atlanta. like many southern singer-songwriters, michelle grew up singing in the church choir before striking out on her own at sixteen. she now resides in decatur, alabama, but we’re thrilled to have her back in town.

make sure you have plenty of time to check out the kirkwood spring fling & tour of homes that weekend, but be sure to cap off your night with michelle malone.

local: what to do on mother’s day

not sure what to do this sunday for mother’s day?  why not take her out to brunch!  make your reservations online at open table.  they have a huge list of restaurants promoting special mother’s day brunch options.  some of the highlights:

4th and swift: 3 course prix fixe brunch menu for $39.00/person.  i hear the vanilla french toast is amazing!

repast: another 3 course prix fixe menu for $38.00/person.  mom’s get a special treat and will receive a free glass of bubbly after 12:30pm.

shaun’s: one of my favorite brunches in atlanta, shaun’s has a buffet style brunch with a carving station, sweet treats, southern favorites & more.  i highly recommend the lavender mimosa to accompany your meal!  the buffet is $40.00/person but well worth the price!

the shed at glenwood:  want equally good food but a bit more on the budget?  the shed at glenwood is offering a brunch buffet at only $20.00/person!  a great deal for a great restaurant!

jct kitchen: no time for brunch…well no worries!  jct kitchen is having a special mother’s day supper!  supper will be served from 5:00pm-9:00pm for $36.00/person.  because we all know mom loves fried chicken!

if you are looking to do something after brunch or before dinner, take your mom to the atlanta civic center to see diana: a celebration! some highlights of the exhibit include:

- Over 28 dresses, suits and evening gowns designed by Chanel, Versace, Valentino and Azagury that where worn by the Princess during her public life, accompanied by photos and designer details from the event at which the outfits were worn.
- Two diamond tiaras and other priceless family jewels.
-Musical score and lyrics of the Elton John/Bernie Taupin composition, adapted from “Candle in the Wind.”
-The original text of Earl Spencer’s moving tribute to his sister at the funeral in Westminister Abbey.

the exhibit is open for 10:00am-6:00pm, but the exhibit goes until june 13, 2010.  for more information, click here.

***SnitchTip – for our fans, we have a special discount code that you can use to get $3.00 off your ticket.  either print out the coupon below or if you buy your tickets online, use discount code: SOCIAL (let them know you heard about the event through us!)

local: tiny bistro

tiny bistro…huge menu!  located in west midtown off of marietta street & behind octane coffee house, lies a small bistro that packs large flavor.  created by figs & honey catering, tiny bistro is only open during lunch from 11am-3pm.  try delicious sandwiches like the famous meatloaf sandwich – turkey meatloaf, cheddar cheese, mashed potatoes (yes, i said it) & bacon!  craving something a bit lighter?  there is an assortment of salads to choose from & it’s highly recommended that you top it off with the cranberry chicken salad.  an assortment of sides & soups are available & changes seasonaly & they have a special salad or sandwich of the day!  there is both indoor & outdoor seating and service is friendly and quick.  for additional information, check out the website here and click on the photos below to see what tiny bistro is all about!

***Snitchtip – got Scoutmob?  if not…download it!  they have a special coupon for 50% off your meal!

local: lucky gnocchi

piola just opened on the first floor of the 1010 midtown condominium complex off of peachtree street in atlanta, ga.  this small & cozy italian joint offers pizza, pasta, salads, & meat entrees.  on the 29th day of every month, piola hosts “lucky gnocchi day.”  legend has it that a missionary arrived in a small village in italy on the 29th of an unknown month.  he knocked at the door of a very poor house & an elderly peasant couple let him in and offered him the only thing they had on the table: gnocchi.  soon after, the missionary left & the peasants found some gold coins under their gnocchi plates, thus creating “lucky gnocchi day” to bring luck & prosperity on this special day.  embrace the legend & eat all you can eat gnocchi on the 29th of each month at piola!  take it from me, the gnocchi is good here…actually it’s slap your lucky italian mama good!  menu and information about piola can be found here.

***Snitchtip: ask for the spicy oil to add to your pasta dish or to dip your pizza crust in…its really amazing!

local: got bike?

take it to the streets & check out the atlanta bicycle coalition!  abc is a fantastic organization that wants to make atlanta a safe & easy city for people to ride bicycles.  whether you want to commute to work on a daily basis, explore in-town neighborhoods or ride for just pure enjoyment…abc is committed to bringing you those options and more!  abc also offers classes, host special programs for the city, & publish an online resource on bike shops, routes, clubs etc…  become a member and get great discounts for bike-friendly establishments like atlanta cycling & park grounds.  it’s just one pedal forward to making atlanta a bike happy & green city!  for more information about the atlanta bicycle coalition, donations and memberships can be found online at their website at www.atlantabike.org.

***Snitchtip – fan of the belt line?  take a bike tour!  more info & registration can be found here.

local: gluten free bakery

atlanta finally has its very own gluten-free bakery!  located off of roswell rd in sandy springs, sally’s bakery offers fresh baked items like bread, cookies, english muffins & even pizza!  all of their products are soy free (except for the chocolate chip cookies) & most of their items are also dairy & egg free.  you can also place orders on their website & have it shipped anywhere within the united states.  hours of operation are monday-friday from 10:00am-6:30pm.  check out the sally’s bakery website at www.sallysbakery.com.

local: the dump

virginia brought atlanta five guys burgers & fries, now they are bringing the mega furniture store, the dump!  i’ve grown up in virginia & visited the dump often with my parents & was very excited to see it coming here to atlanta.  you can find really good quality furniture at over 30-70% off listed price!  located in the old home depot off of sydney marcus, the grand opening is tomorrow march 5, 2010 & they are only open on friday, saturday & sunday so be sure to get their early & claim your favorite chair, bed, table, etc…  i know i’ll be there to hunt for a dresser!  for more information & additional coupons, check out their website

http://www.thedump.com/stores_atlanta.html

local: host your own wine tasting party for only $59

this past weekend, i was invited to a wine tasting party at a friends house.  everyone had such a great time tasting wines, chocolate, fruit & cheeses…it made me want to setup a wine tasting at my place in the near future.  i spoke to chip ivie, who is the wine consultant of tastewinelovewine.com & he told me that you could host your very own wine tasting at your home for only $59.00!  chip will provide 6 hand-crafted, artisan white & red wines from the heart of napa and sonoma valleys to your home & will even bring the stemware & platters for the cheese and chocolates that he recommends you buy for the wine pairings.  you’ll even learn the 4 s’s of wine, aeration, wine & food pairings & you’ll definitely have lots of fun!  so if you are looking to do something different one night& want to host something special for you and 10-14 of your friends, i definitely recommend contacting chip & hosting a wine tasting in your home!  for more information or to buy some fantastic wine, check out www.tastewinelovewine.com.

local: coming soon – farm burger

if you’re from athens, ga or went to the university of georgia…you’re probably going to be excited about this.  one of the business partners of farm 255 is bringing a concept called farm burger to atlanta.  everything…from the meat & cheese to the vegetables…will come from locally grown farms & get this…the beef is 100% grassfed.  even the accompaniments will be homemade! besides beef, you can get a pork, chicken, lamb, seafood or veggie burger.  for side items:  you have the option of fresh cut fries or other seasonal fried vegetables to accompany your burger or you can go healthy with a local fresh salad.  don’t forget to sweeten up your meal with organic milkshakes and root beer floats.  farm burger expects to open in spring 2010 and will be located off of west ponce de leon in decatur, ga.  prices for burgers will start at a mere $6.00!  for more information, check out their website at www.farmburger.net.