Posts with tag 'Local businesses'

Our real estate agents love helping new residents explore the area. From recommending great restaurants to helping them find places to enjoy their favorite hobbies, we're always looking for ways to help.

September is Sewing Month, and we've created a round-up of the best local places where you can stock up on all of your sewing supplies. Check it out! 

• Forsyth Fabrics: 1401 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
  One of Atlanta's most well-established fabric stores, Forsyth Fabrics has been around since 1949! They carry thousands of in-stock drapery and upholstery fabrics and trims. They also carry pillow inserts, hardware, performance fabrics, and more.
  
  You can check out their website for an idea of what they carry, but don't stop there. They have many more items in-store and are also happy to place special orders if you're looking for something specific.

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Happy September! If you're a bread lover, then you're probably excited this month has finally arrived. Sourdough September is the perfect opportunity to visit some local bakeries and sample what they have to offer. Here are some top bakeries our real estate agents recommend visiting in the Atlanta area.

• Proof Bakeshop: 100 Hurt St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
  Proof Bakeshop is a neighborhood bakery offering delicious pastries, desserts, and breads. Their Country Sourdough is a tried and true favorite. Every loaf is tall and loaded with that classic, sour flavor. They also offer a Sesame Sourdough, which is lovely for making sandwiches.
  
  If you're at Proof Bakeshop around lunchtime, consider ordering some avocado toast or a pressed sandwich on sourdough. There's a cozy seating area where you can dine surrounded by fresh, green plants and sunny windows.

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The Buford Highway stretches from Brookhaven to Duluth, passing through Atlanta. Over the years, this busy highway has become known for its restaurants and markets, many of which feature global flavors and cuisines. You can sample Vietnamese cuisine in one spot and Mexican food just down the road. Here are some specific Buford Highway restaurants to try while you're looking for Atlanta homes for sale.

• Bismillah Cafe: 4022 Buford Highway NE, Atlanta, GA 30345
  There aren't that many Bangladeshi restaurants in the United States, and Bismillah Cafe is one of them. They use fresh, local ingredients when possible and create modern versions of classic Bangladeshi dishes. There are some Indian and American options on the menu, too.
  
  If you're in the mood for something traditional, try the ruhu fish curry. The malay lamb curry is also a great choice, as is the vegetable biriyani.

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Whether you're an experienced artist looking to improve your skills or would simply like to explore your creative side in a fun class, you'll find plenty of art studios that offer painting classes in Atlanta. Some are more serious, while others are a little more laid back and have wine and nibbles available.

Our real estate agents suggest checking out the following Atlanta studios to help you paint a work of art.

• DawnArt Studios – 180 11th St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
  You'll be in expert hands at DawnArt Studios, whose award-winning owner has taught at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Atlanta and The Atlanta College of Art. She teaches one-on-one private painting lessons that cater to each student's abilities and interests, as well as group classes and workshops. Classes range from those designed specifically for beginners to those appropriate for all levels, and workshops include a 3-day session on controlling your color and getting the color you want. Each year, students of DawnArt Studios have the opporunity to plan and hang their own group show at an Atlanta gallery.

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Even scientists agree that pizza's "holy trinity" of crust, sauce, and cheese makes it a truly satisfying food. So how do you improve on perfection? Our real estate agents agree there's nothing better than Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pizza served at these top restaurants around Atlanta. 

• Antico Pizza Napoletana - 1093 Hemphill Ave., Atlanta, GA 30318
  Established in 2009, Antico Pizza Napoletana is so good that a neighborhood grew around it. Inspired by the long lines of people waiting to order his sensational wood-fired pizza, founder Giovanni Di Palma developed Little Italia, channeling the spirit of town centers in his native country.  Be sure to try the Sophia, Antico's signature pie, featuring buffalo mozzarella, cipollini onions, roasted mushrooms, and white truffle oil. Hours are 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. weekdays, noon - 10 p.m. Saturday, and noon - 9 p.m. Sunday.

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