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Twist 'n' Scoot + Zipcar

Posted in Retail & Restaurants on April 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Stop by Twist ‘n’ Scoot this Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. to learn about how scooters and car-sharing can serve all your transportation needs. Twist ‘n’ Scoot will have demonstrations, prizes and refreshments all day at its Decatur location, 431 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., next to Dancing Goats.

If you purchase a scooter this Saturday, you can join Zipcars at a discounted rate for $25/year, plus get $75 worth of free driving credit, a free “I’m a Zipster” t-shirt, a free helmet and 15 percent off all accessories.

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Two New Websites You Should Know About

Posted in Retail & Restaurants on April 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

After openings its doors a couple of months ago, Sammiches N’ Stuff, located below Eddie’s Attic, has gone live with its website. You can check out their menu (I personally love all their breakfast sammiches), place a catering order and best of all, place an individual order online here. Sammiches N’ Stuff is currently offering a 10 percent discount on all online orders. The eatery will also be open on weekends starting this Saturday.

Sawicki’s just launched its new website, www.sawickisfood.com where you can order your favorite gourmet items online. I’ll still be stopping by to get my roasted pork sandwiches, but it’s nice to know I have the option of ordering delicious cheeses, olive oils and chocolates from the comfort of my home.

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An Early Morning Meeting at Nathalie's Fish House

Posted in Retail & Restaurants on March 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

About four times a year the Community and Economic Development department hosts a Retail and Restaurant meeting for our local shop and food business owners. Topics of discussion usually include local economic updates, print ad campaigns, parking issues, events and festivals, upcoming sales and specials, window displays, shoplifting prevention and anything else that might be relevant to our local independent business owners.

On Tuesday, Nathalie’s Fish House graciously opened their doors early for us and hosted the spring Retail and Restaurant Meeting. Owner Nathalie Hanlet (the back of her head is pictured above) even brought in her chef to make us delicious egg and cheese biscuits AND brew us a fresh pot of coffee. So I want to give a big shout out to Nathalie and Chef Greg for treating us so well. I’m sure I’ll be back at Nathalie’s Fish House soon for my seared tuna and fried plantain fix!

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Thank You Decatur!

Posted in Retail & Restaurants on March 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Decatur for Haiti night last month. We raised $4,500 for the cause with help from the following businesses: Cakes and Ale, Chick-Fil-A, Decatur Business Association, Decatur Downtown Development Authority, Fleet Feet, Hairwerks, The Iberian Pig, Little Shop of Stories, The Marlay,  Mingei, Nectar, Palate Cafe and Bar, Peggy’s Boutique, Saba, Steinbecks, UJoint and Yogurt Tap.

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10 Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Decatur

Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants on February 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Valentine statue located on the Square in downtown Decatur. Image courtesy of HamWithCam

Parker’s on Ponce: Treat your valentine to Parker’s on Ponce this Sunday. Make your reservations early online or call, 404-924-2230.

Watershed: On Valentine’s Day, in addition to its traditional Sunday Brunch, Watershed will be open for dinner. The menu will feature Watershed classics along with some special dishes by Chef Scott Peacock created just for the occasion. Make your reservations by calling 404-378-4900 or online.

Cafe Alsace: A special $60 preset Valentine’s Day menu is now online. Please make reservations by calling 404-373-5622.

Wahoo! Grill: Love is in the air Valentine’s Weekend at Wahoo! Grill featuring wine pairings with crab bisque, Red Bartlett pears and prosciutto, Oysters Rockefellers, lobster spaghetti, poached lemon Sole, filet mignon with crabmeat and whisky-peppercorn sauce and strawberries dipped in dark and white chocolate ganache, 404-373-3331.

Nectar: Indulge your senses with a candlelight Indian dinner and complimentary chocolate fetish ice cream at Nectar this Saturday, 6-9 p.m. Bring a nice bottle of wine or beer, BYOB! 404-633-4400.

Decatur Market & Gallery: Celebrate Valentines Day at Decatur Gallery with champagne! The gallery will be open this Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Each customer who makes a purchase over $100 will receive a complimentary bottle of champagne, 404-377-0755.

Mingei World Arts: Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Mingei has received a shipment of Rawcaroons, artesanal, organic, raw, vegan and gluten free chocolate treats that support two Haitian causes, Partners in Health and the Vassar Haiti Project. Bring your sweetheart this Sunday to the store for the Betsy Hall trunk show, 1-4 p.m. Treat yourself or your honey to a special gift from Hall’s collection of handmade bags and jewelry, 404-371-0101.

Worthmore Jewelers: In honor of Valentine’s Day, Worthmore presents Come Feel the Love, the opening reception for new artists featured on the walls of the jewelry store. Enjoy a night of fun and fine art, groove to the music of local iTunes favorite, Yoeshi Roberts, while enjoying Worthmore’s signature rum punch, Saturday, Feb. 13, 5-8 p.m., 404-370-3979.

Sycamore Place Gallery: Theatre on the Prowl presents The 3rd Annual Valentine Follies and Dinner at Sycamore Place Gallery this Saturday. Mingling begins at 7 p.m. Eating and dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $30 per person and suggested attire is “something fanciful.” Reservations required, 404-377-3749.

Decatur Rec Center: Stop by the Decatur Rec Center this Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the Annual 1st, 2nd & 3rd Graders Valentine’s Luncheon. Join Decatur Active Living for an afternoon of good food and fun in honor of Valentine’s Day. Participants will receive a free 4×6 photos of them and their parent(s). Entertainment will include audience participation, poems, reading, songs and scheduled events. $10 per participant (parents are free). Contact Lee Williams at 678-553-6551.

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This Weekend in Decatur

Posted in Community, Retail & Restaurants on February 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »


Chicks in the City Symposium
Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St.
Spend a day in Decatur learning from the chicken experts this Saturday, Feb. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Topics include getting started with backyard poultry, chicken breeds, coop building and designs, ongoing chicken responsibilities, illnesses and diseases, and working chickens in your garden. Purchase tickets at www.oakhurstgarden.org.


Pambili African Arts Open House
201 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Pambili has moved one door over closer to Ted’s Montana Grill in The Artisan. Come celebrate their transition to the new space this Saturday, Feb. 6, 3-7 p.m. All items are 10% off and a number of larger items from the old space will be selling at 50% off.


Decatur CD New Releases
356 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Check out DecaturCD.com for the HUGE list of new releases you’ll find at the store. Just to name a few: Spoon, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Beach House, Animal Collective, Midlake, The Road soundtrack and Vampire Weekend.

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More Updates on Our Merchants

Posted in Retail & Restaurants on February 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Free Smoothie for your Kids at Nectar!
Stop by Nectar, mention this deal and your kids (10 and under) will get a free “Build Your Own” 8 oz smoothie. Nectar smoothies are made with fresh frozen fruit, no added sugar, high fructose corn syrup and no canned fruit.
www.nectarfoods.net

Congrats to Little Shop of Stories!
According to the AJC, Little Shop of Stories is one of 13 nominees up for the Women’s National Book Association’s Pannell Awards. The award will be presented in May at BookExpoAmerica.
www.littleshopofstories.com

Happy Valentine’s Day Week at Cafe Alsace!
Cafe Alsace’s special Valentine’s Day $60 preset menu is now online. During the week of Feb. 9-20, the restaurant will offer a $30 present dinner menu.
www.cafealsace.net

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Decatur for Haiti – Help Spread the Word!

Posted in Community, Retail & Restaurants on January 27, 2010 | 5 Comments »

Dine and Shop in Decatur on Monday, Feb. 1

What: Decatur for Haiti. Local Decatur merchants and restaurants donating to the Haiti earthquake relief.

When: Monday, Feb. 1

Who: The following businesses have agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds from Feb. 1 to the American Red Cross.

We’ll continue to update this list as more shops and restaurants join the event.

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Worthmore Jeweler's Harris Botnik featured in AJC's My Style

Posted in Community, Retail & Restaurants on January 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Congrats to Harris Botnik, owner of Worthmore Jewelers on the square, for making it into the AJC’s My Style section this past week! Even though Harris owns shops in other areas of town, he is a great local community member and always seems to be hanging out Decatur. In the feature, he gives a shout out to Rockit for being his favorite store – located just across the MARTA plaza on the square.

Check out his other outfits and photos of his extensive watch collection here.

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Wiggle Sale This Friday

Posted in Retail & Restaurants on January 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Before heading over to the Boutique Warehouse Sale, stop by Wiggle for its 50% off sale on fall and winter clothing. The sale begins this Friday, Jan. 29 at 9 a.m. sharp. Owner Kolby Sander-Lewis wants us to remind everyone that items always go fast at this sale so try to stop by early!

www.wiggleatlanta.com

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