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The economy has taken down another restaurant—and a very good one, at that. Chef/owner Gary Mennie shut down his latest venture, Taurus (so named for Mennie's astrological sign), after New Year's Eve's dinner. The chophouse opened to much acclaim in 2005 after Mennie departed from the helm of Canoe, where he reigned over the kitchen for 10 years. No word on what will move into the well-designed space in South Buckhead, but the city views from the balcony are enviable for any brave company looking to venture a new business in these unstable times. ( Full article and comments)
Though we have no idea where she found the free time to help launch a comedy troupe, our very own sales executive Emily Dorroh is being featured in Skirt! magazine this month, and we couldn't be prouder. Check out the article on our featured employee here. And then check out her new venture, Village Theater. Congrats, Em!
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In the Travel Channel's new series, Man vs. Food, host Adam Richman sets out to travel the country in search of the best places to do some serious indulging. This Wednesday, Jan. 7, the show's set in Atlanta. The three restaurants featured are Gladys Knight's Chicken & Waffles, Big Pie in the Sky Pizzeria and the Vortex Bar & Grill. Tune into the Travel Channel on Wednesday at 10 p.m. to see Adam chat with Vortex customers, staff and co-owners Michael and Suzanne. Or, head down to either Vortex location, where the show will be airing, volume up. ( Full article and comments)
Have a safe and joyous one, everyone. See you in 2009. ( Full article and comments)
Whether your holiday cash is burning a hole in your pocket or you still haven't found the perfect NYE outfit, Fickle Manor Boutique has lots of fab deals for you. The Morningside boutique's clearance sale starts today with all fall and winter clothes and shoes on sale 20 to 70 percent off. Sale racks are filled with deals on Nicole Miller, Liquid, Red Engine, French Connection, Poleci, Nally and Millie, KLD, Karlie, Notice, Yellow Box Shoes and many more. The Fickle Manor Boutique is located at 1402-4 North Highland Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306. 404- 541-0960. www.ficklemanor.com. ( Full article and comments)
Soda Salon & Gallery, located in both Roswell and Glenwood Park, is celebrating its five year anniversary this month with exclusive promotions and coupons just in time for the holidays. Throughout the holiday season, clients enjoy 20 percent off any gift certificates purchased, 20 percent off purchase of two or more Kerastase products, and a complementary Kerastase treatment ($35 value) with a formal up-do or blow-out appointment. Visit www.sodasalon.com for more information. ( Full article and comments)
The Bravo cable network confirmed that it has picked up "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" for a second season. ( Full article and comments)
Today marks the 53rd anniversary of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat to a white passenger. ( Full article and comments)
Author Carlos Moore will host an event in Atlanta this Sunday to celebrate the release of his new memoir "Pichón: Race and Revolution in Castro’s Cuba" (Lawrence Hill Books, an imprint of Chicago Review Press, November 2008). Moore will give a joint presentation about race in Cuba with Afro-Cuban painter Tomás Esson. The event is free and open to the public, and takes place on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Hammonds House Gallery (503 Peeples Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30310). "Pichón" is a compelling autobiography that reveals Moore’s lifelong resistance to the official denial of the racial realities he perceived in Cuba. It’s particularly timely considering that President-elect Obama’s intended initiatives to loosen travel restrictions and consider direct talks with Cuba would be a significant change to U.S. foreign policy. ( Full article and comments) This weekend is ICE 8, the best holiday shopping in Atlanta!
This year, ICE has over 100 vendors from all over the country selling amazing handcrafted items. Check out the vendor list here. (And notice that Gangbusters is on it. That's me, your darling SP web designer!) Dulce Vegan will be there with delightful vegan baked goods and Grand-o-la will have fancy granola. Buy Handmade This Holiday Season -- there is no need to brave the mall when you can get all your holiday shopping done at ICE. And you can feel good about yourself for making a donation to Hagar House and Handmade Nation (we make a charitable donation to both of these organizations from the door fee) and for directly supporting the person who made the gifts you are giving. See you Saturday! Saturday, November 15 11-6 p.m. Ambient + Photo Studio
Please note that the building doesn't actually say "Indie Craft Experience," so it may help to look at this photograph so you'll know what you're looking for when you get there.
585 Wells St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30312 $5 admission ( Full article and comments) |