Lately at Lunch with Lauren: Hopstix • Budi’s Sushi Two-Go • Sesame Chicken • Pancakes • Mushrooms • Citrus

by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

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I know I’ve written about Hopstix in Chamblee before, but it was at the top of my mom’s list of places to eat. The calamari and robata grill is always delicious but everyone loves the basil fried rice (we always get at least one) and today I tried miso clam soup that was my perfect comfort food.… Read More »

Explosion/Fire in Dunwoody Leaves Many of our Neighbors in Need – Here’s How you can help!

By Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection

Dunwoody Village Apartments are located across from the Chevron Station/Dunkin’ Donuts at the Intersection of N Peachtree and I 285 East.   Many of the children who live there attend Chesnut Elementary, PCMS and Dunwoody High.   They are our neighbors and I know our community rallies around neighbors in need.  … Read More »

Enjoy Vibe Dining on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at STK Atlanta

‘Tis the season for holiday vibe dining at STK Atlanta. Located in the heart of Midtown, guests are invited to get into the holiday spirit on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with a sizzling prime rib special featuring roasted “linz” prime rib with served with confit fingerling potatoes and port wine shallots with black truffle Madera sauce for $69 per person.… Read More »

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Contact:

Jordana Yair
(404) 614-0006
jordana@carenwestpr.com

Dunwoody Mom Giving Grace – meeting needs – one Facebook post at a time

Can one person really make a difference? If you ask the countless in our own community whose lives have been touched by Dunwoody mom Christy Carr Betz, the answer is yes. One power bill, one grocery list, one Christmas gift, one rent payment at a time.

So often, we walk right by. We see or hear of a person in need, and we want to help, feel like we should help, but we just don’t know how to help.… Read More »

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Contact:

(770) 634-1122
admin@remerge.org

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry with Dantanna’s To-Go Options

Jingle all the way to Dantanna’s! For $160 and serving four, a three-course, chef driven meal created by Executive Chef Brad Park featuring a choice of a soup or salad, sides including roasted garlic mashed potatoes, whipped sweet potatoes, broccolini, and more, a 1/2 breast or 1/2 turkey flavored with a choice of sage butter roasted, house rubbed and slow hickory smoked, or flash-fried in zero trans-fat soybean oil and served with house-made cranberry sauce and gravy or a ham, house-smoked and glazed.… Read More »

Welcome The Holidays at Woodward & Park

Christmas Eve Schedule: 3 p.m. Wallow in Self Pity, 4 p.m. Stare into the Abyss, and 5 p.m. join Woodward & Park for merry and bright Grinch themed cocktails that are sure to soothe that grouchy holiday spirit. Located in historic Grant Park at Larkin Memorial, festive imbibers are invited to sip on libations throughout the holiday season, including the Cindy Lou Who, Holiday Cheermeister, The Grinch, and many more.… Read More »

The Late Michael Bryan of Vino Venue Honored with Unique New Wine

Foodie Patty introduced me to Michael and Lelia Bryan of Vino Venue many years ago. I was thrilled to see Tuesday’s FOX 5 “Good Day Atlanta” segment which featured Vino Venue and their newest wine honoring the late Michael Bryan. Michael passed from Sarcoma cancer in 2017 (a few month’s before Patty died) and Lelia has truly kept his legacy alive and thriving through Vino Venue.… Read More »

Stay Warm and Toasty at Firepit on Christmas Eve

This holiday season, feel extra warm and cozy with fresh handmade pizzas from Firepit Pizza Tavern in Grant Park. Open from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, diners are invited to delight in the local haunt’s cheerful selection of pizzas created by Executive Chef Shaun Whitmer including favorites like the 12’ Meatball pizza topped with house-made meatballs, spinach, onions, and fresh mozzarella and the Spicy Fuego topped with spicy Italian sausage, spicy capicola calabrias, and fresh mozzarella.… Read More »

Seeking voices of Jewish women in 2020 (Updated)

Update: 

We’ve decided that all published essays will be anonymous. So many would-be writers reached out to us to indicate they were hesitant to write if their names were included. As women, we often deal with a fear of judgement that holds us back from expressing our own truths. Forgoing formal attribution will allow readers to focus on the narratives rather than the individual authors.  Read More »

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Contact:

Dina Fuchs-Beresin
(678) 222-3726
dberesin@jewishatlanta.org

40-foot Christmas Tree Light and Musical Show Nightly 6-10 pm Through December 25

North Point Community Church in Alpharetta invites you to drive by and enjoy their new, 40-foot Christmas tree light show featuring 275,842 lights dancing to a radio broadcast of favorite Christmas tunes. Shows are on repeat every ten minutes from 6:00-10:00 p.m. through December 25. You can also capture the moment at one of two decorated, outdoor photo kiosks.… Read More »

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Contact:

Amanda Roper
(678) 892-5000
amanda.roper@northpoint.org

JANUARY 5 RUNOFF ELECTION

Important Dates/Information for Georgia Voters

Requests for Absentee Ballots: Must be received by Jan. 1. An absentee ballot application can be submitted online, by mail, by fax or in-person to your county’s board of registrar’s office.

Absentee ballot drop-off boxes in Dunwoody: Dunwoody City Hall (4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road) and DeKalb Firestation #12 (5323 Roberts Drive).… Read More »

GEORGIA CHEFS SHOWCASED IN FINAL ROUND OF THE HALL CULINARY SEARCH

Now Through January 15, Fans Can Vote for Their Favorite Chefs Online to Join The Hall Location of Choice 

All three finalists are from Georgia –  two from Dunwoody and one from Decatur. Fan voting is now live at www.ExploreTheHall.com/Vote through January 15. 

Tampa – December 15, 2020 –  Fan voting is now live for the finalist round of The Hall culinary search.… Read More »

Dunwoody fencers donate Goldfish

Each November to December, the fencers and families of Dunwoody Fencing Club collect packages of Goldfish crackers for the children of the Sandy Springs Mission. The Sandy Springs Mission serves at-risk students while seeking to transform lives and create a lasting legacy for their families… Read More »

Contact:

Kathy Vail

Mayor’s Meetup Tonight

From Dunwoody’s Mayor, Lynn Deutsch

Just a quick reminder that tonight (Tuesday December 15th at 7 PM), I will be leading a virtual discussion about COVID-19 vaccines during my Mayor’s Meetup via Zoom and Facebook Live.

I will be joined by Dr. Ruth Karron, who heads the Center for Immunization Research at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Dr.… Read More »