Parkwoods, the flagship restaurant at the Crowne Plaza® Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia, has officially opened its sister restaurant, Backyard at Parkwoods – a lively outdoor beer garden located behind the main restaurant on property.
Backyard at Parkwoods’ beverage menu focuses on Georgia-based craft beers – highlighting local brews like Scofflaw Basement IPA, Gate City Copperhead, and New Realm Hazy Like a Fox.… Read More »
by Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection
I’ve traveled all over the state of Georgia watching my sons play baseball. Yes, I once was a “travel baseball mom”. I tell you this because travel baseball families eat out ALOT. You never know where you’ll be at meal time on a travel baseball weekend so you learn how to YELP well. … Read More »
By Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
I’m not sure if there is a better way to celebrate the return of football season, than a pig roast. Some of our friends have planned an annual pig roast for the last 4 years and it is no joke. The men (and boys) camp in the backyard, tending to the smoker and making sure all the meat goes in the smoker at the right time and keeping the temperature right.… Read More »
by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
School’s back in session so you may find some time to grab lunch with a friend. These are some of my local favorites:
It’s no secret that I love Ivy Tea House. Yes, it is adorable with it’s shabby chic interior and mix n’ match china. Yes, it’s down the street from Carolee’s adorable boutique and other fun shops.… Read More »
Head over to our Lunch with Lauren Facebook Group and join in on the fun! Meanwhile, three of Lauren’s top posts from last week can be found below!
Personal Chef for Stress Free OccasionsHave you ever considered a personal chef to make a special occasion stress-free? A friend invited us to her beautiful home to celebrate another friend’s birthday and had Massimo Mariano cook the most wonderful meal.… Read More »
Plus, they have a new menu dropping at the same time with several new additions, dressings and items!
by Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection
I can hardly wait to tell you about my fantastic lunch today! I was invited to lunch at Nai Thai by two lovely new friends that are partially responsible for bringing Nai Thai to Dunwoody. Not only was the food simply delicious, but the owner is an absolute delight! … Read More »
Join our Lunch with Lauren Facebook group to get the scoop from Lauren immediately! Otherwise, we’ll give you a weekly re-cap with most of the news!
We aren’t sure if this is true but Lauren thinks so…..
It was Lauren’s birthday so she gave away a Moondog Growlers gift card and tickets to Medieval Times! Congrats to our winners, Cindy B.… Read More »
by Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection
Here are a few photos from our alfresco lunch at Grub Burger Bar yesterday. We loved the atmosphere and the food!
1110 Hammond Drive, Suite 35 | Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Sun – Thurs:11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Fri – Sat:11:00 am – 11:00 pm… Read More »
by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
FūDO (food-oh) in Chamblee is self-described as Asian mix or fusion, which was immediately off putting. I’ve found in most situations fusion is just short for confusion, but I’ll admit that FūDO is a tasty exception.
We started with the grilled Brussel sprouts with creamy garlic ponzu.… Read More »
By Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
Here are some of the text convos I had this week:
I prefer a global santoku, which is small and light, but my husband prefers a wustof chef’s knife, which is the exact opposite. But to be honest, sharp knife > expensive knife.… Read More »
by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
My favorite summer cocktails are PINK!
There is nothing worse than cracking open a watermelon only to find it’s not as sweet as you’d like. Cube that bad boy up and throw it in your freezer. Add to a blender with lime juice and zest and rosé. (You may have to do a couple batches).… Read More »
by Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection
Per the Dunwoody Wing Factory Facebook Page:
“Our Dunwoody store will be closing as of July 1st so we can focus on our other metro Atlanta locations. To all our Dunwoody neighbors, thanks for the support over the last five years, and we hope to see you in Chamblee, Chastain and Smyrna soon!… Read More »
By Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
I get a fair amount of text questions, which I love. Most of my texts come from my mom texting me links to articles she knows I won’t read via email. Here are a few I got this week that may benefit you:
Brunch lovers can get an early start to their Fourth of July festivities at The Neighborhood Café and Brasserie at PARISH’s Red, White and Blue brunch on the Atlanta BeltLine on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Featuring an all-star menu created by Executive Chef Chavez Hernandez, brunch goers can get patriotic and celebrate Independence Day with favorites like the American Breakfast – scrambled eggs, a choice of country sausage or applewood smoked bacon, grits or potatoes and a biscuit; The Burger – two patties, Swiss cheese, bacon jam, lettuce and house cut fries; Chicken and Waffles – fried chicken, blueberry waffle, Sriracha butter and peanuts, and much more. … Read More »
