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 »

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 »

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 »

Men’s Gift Guide 2020

by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

My husband can be particularly hard to shop for. When I ask him what he wants, it’s always, “I don’t need anything.” Yeah, I get that, but I still need to wrap something up and he always ends up enjoying whatever random thing we find for him. Here are some ideas for the guys in your life to unwrap.… Read More »

Lately at Lunch with Lauren: Spaghetti • Secret Pint BBQ • Budi’s Sushi Two-Go

by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

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December 2, 2020

This. Is my kids’ favorite meal at home. This is their comfort food. Spaghetti and this quick, homemade tomato sauce. Saute a diced onion and 5ish cloves of garlic in olive oil.… Read More »

Recently at Lunch with Lauren: Dog Cake • Hasselback potatoes • Custom Cutting Board • Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks

by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

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November 11th

It is Olive Dog’s Gotcha Day. We made her a cake (and Cricket orchestrated a balloon drop, but that seemed more traumatic). This cake is safe for dogs to eat and I’m not sure how it tastes, but Olive liked it.… Read More »

Goodbye Galla’s Pizza Perimeter :(

Galla’s Pizza Perimeter in the Perimeter Pointe Shopping Center will be closing permanently on Sunday November 1, 2020. Our last day of business will be Saturday, October 31. We’d like to thank our customers, our employees and the Dunwoody and Sandy Springs communities for their support over the last 10 years. It was a pleasure to meet so many of you from the community and we’ll miss seeing our customers and guests who became friends.… Read More »

Star Grazing Along the Greenway

Join your family, friends and neighbors for Star Grazing Along the Greenway on Oct 24.

The event is hosted by the Brookhaven Epicurean Society, featuring a tasting menu with accompanying featured wine or specialty cocktail from Brookhaven restaurants:

  • Word of Mouth
  • Petite Violette
  • Pure Taqueria
  • There Gastro Pub
  • Pan Paleta

Also live music:

· Spanish guitar from La Candela Flamenco Company

· Roaming fiddle by Melody Duncan

Tickets available on Eventbrite:

#stargrazing2020… Read More »

Recently at Lunch with Lauren: Challah • Cucumber Sandwiches • Meat Towers and more!

by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

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Best Bread Baking:  Friday morning:  Good morning guys! We are open right now until 3:30.  We have the best round challahs in town along with your favorite goodies and salads. Also falafel starts at 10:30 2080 Peachtree Industrial Court, Chamblee Ga 30341   I made this meat tower for Lynn’s birthday.… Read More »

Lately at Lunch with Lauren: Budi’s Sushi • Tastee Spoon • Homemade Salad Dressing • Cherry Pie • Gu’s Dumplings & More!

Recent excerpts from our Lunch with Lauren Facebook Group by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection

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I don’t remember the last time I bought salad dressing. Once you start making your own, you will never go back. It’s easy, limited or no chemical emulsifiers, healthy and you can adjust based on your taste and what you put in your salad.… Read More »