Do you hear that? That’s the lull between Christmas and New Years. It’s pretty quiet around here, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do in Decatur this week. If you’re looking for something to do with the family or if you have some Christmas cash burning a hole in your wallet, here are a couple of suggestions:
Watershed is continuing its Southern Afternoon Tea into the new year. Tea time occurs weekly every Thursday through Saturday from 3-5 p.m. Southern Afternoon Tea includes organic loose tea and a variety of savory and sweet snacks. Reservations by phone are required and can be made by calling the restaurant at 404-378-4900. $15 per person.
Shopping Deals:
Greene’s Fine Foods is currently offering 25% off all pre-packed tins of nuts and candy. Qualities are limited so stop by to check out the best selections.
Stop by Big Peach Running Co. this week and you’ll receive a new Peach flavored mix1 (see photo above) with any purchase. Mix1 is an all-natural protein shake great for recovery after a long run like the upcoming Peachy Party (see “Looking Ahead” section below).
Mingei World Arts will have discounted holiday merchandise including stockings, cards, ornaments, CDs and nativities this week so you can get a frugal head start on next year’s holiday shopping. The store’s new winter hours are noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and Mondays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Local New Years Celebrations (I’ll add to this list throughout the week):
Celebrate the arrival of 2011 at Wahoo! Grill with featured dishes like caramelized scallops over chive polenta, crab bisque, black truffle ravioli with lobster, pistachio-encrusted grouper with sauteed spinach and Kahlua mocha cheesecake. Call for reservations, 404-373-3331.
McGowan’s Oakhurst Pub is hosting a New Year’s Even Party and Bonfire that includes free champagne at midnight. No tickets or cover and casual dress is encouraged.
On New Year’s Eve, Iberian Pig will be offering a three course pre-fixe menu for $59 per person that will include a split bottle of cava, champagne flute, a Castellucci Hospitality Group gift certificate and a gift certificate to Salon Red in Decatur. On New Years Day, The Pig will be serving suckling pig and lobsters beginning at 5 p.m. Call for reservations, 404-371-8800.
Eddie’s Attic will be hosting its late show on New Year’s Eve at 10:30 p.m. featuring Matthew Perryman Jones, a long-time attic favorite and former employee.
Looking Ahead:
Big Peach Running Co. is hosting the First Peachy Party of 2011 on Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Join the Decatur Peachy Posse for a twisted take on a resolution run. There will be a 3 mile route set up with a couple of smiling volunteers posted at a few key places holding a bag with “resolutions” inside (including some that you can redeem at the store when you return). After the run, Twain’s is hosting a party where 15% of the night’s proceeds will go to Decatur’s Team Challenge. Register online here.
Be the first to try Chick-fil-A’s new Spicy Chicken Biscuit. Chick-fil-A in Decatur is giving a limited number of FREE Spicy Chicken Biscuits the week of Jan. 3-8 to customers who make a reservation. Spaces are limited so don’t delay!
