Posts with tag 'Local businesses'

One of our favorite things to do in the winter is to spend time with friends or family over a delicious pasta meal in a warm, cozy restaurant. Fresh pasta is such a comforting food  — especially when it's cold outside. With so many excellent restaurants in the Atlanta area, it's easy to get decision fatigue when trying to decide where to go for dinner. To help narrow down your choices, our real estate agents put together a list of some of their favorite Italian restaurants in Atlanta serving up your favorite pasta dishes.

• BoccaLupo - 753 Edgewood Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
  Low-key and intimate are the best words to describe BoccaLupo, an authentic restaurant in Inman Park serving up Italian-American cuisine. In addition to some delicious pasta dishes, BoccaLupo also offers a really casual vibe — making it a great place to either catch-up with friends or have a romantic date. They also have a full bar with classic cocktails, wines, and beer. Reservations are recommended, and takeout is also available.

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Looking for interesting, out-of-the-box presents to give your list of holiday gift recipients? Atlanta has numerous gift shops that allow you to choose from a wide range of special items, and you'll be supporting local businesses at the same time.
  
Our real estate agents recommend consulting your gift list and visiting the following holiday gift shops around Atlanta:

• Young Blood Boutique – 632 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA  30306
  Young Blood Boutique specializes in providing handcrafted objects from independent makers, so you'll find special gifts to give for the holidays. Choose from an extensive collection of gifts that include several different types of jewelry, delectables such as a French Broad chocolate collection, fragrant candles, and accessories, including a bento box shearling backpack. The boutique's hours are from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Wednesday-Saturday.

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Wine tastings offer not only a way to find favorite new wines but also a fun thing to do with friends. Just one more reason why living in Atlanta is the best: Check out these wineries and wine tasting rooms, where you can either learn how to taste wine properly or put your well-honed nose to the test. And while you're in town, check out Atlanta homes for sale, and find your next great home with the perfect compromise between suburb and city.

• The Bailey Wine Cellar, 1039 Grant St SE
  Owned and run by Cynthia Bailey, reality TV star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, the Bailey Wine Cellar sells wine, hosts events, and holds tastings twice a month. This Grant Park wine tasting room is just a little northeast of East Point and College Park homes for sale.

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"Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first." That's the philosophy behind Dessert Day, a holiday celebrating the best course of a meal. On Wednesday, October 14, join our real estate agents by enjoying your favorite sweet treats at these great shops and bakeries around Atlanta.

1. Sweet Cheats - 692-B Kirkwood Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
   The appropriately-named Sweet Cheats specializes in single-serve portions of elegant desserts. Founder Shirley Hughes was inspired by efforts to indulge her cravings during her days as a competitive bodybuilder. Sweet Cheats has developed devoted customers near Atlanta homes for sale who love their gourmet cupcakes and cruffles, which are the cake-pop versions. With an extensive selection of cookies, brownies, and cheesecake by the slice, there's something to satisfy any taste. Hours are 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

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Join us in celebrating the hardworking men and women who manufacture the products and materials we rely on each day. The first Friday of October is National Manufacturing Day and our real estate agents believe that we should all acknowledge the many manufacturing companies around Atlanta that provide residential, commercial, and industrial areas with food, steel, chemicals, and other vital resources.

One of the best ways to celebrate National Manufacturing Day is to learn about the many manufacturing companies operating in our own backyard. Atlanta's manufacturing industry employs hundreds of residents and bolsters our economy. On October 2nd, consider doing some research into these five manufacturing companies that call ATL home.

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