Uptown Buckhead’s Cutest Pet Contest!!!
The deadline for submission is Sunday, May 16th. For residents and friends to vote, just login at the Uptown Buckhead blog anytime between May 17-26! All updates will be posted here. Any questions? Leave a comment. Don't have a photo, just stop by the office and we'll take one for you! Read More →
Why the Falcons had just a mediocre 2010 NFL Draft
I don't know what to say about the Falcons. Sean Weatherspoon at #19 was a really good pick, but that's about it. Dominique Franks has some promise and will probably make the team, but every other pick was just...ehhh...blahhh. Furthermore, the team needed to address the DE position and they didn't. Final Grade: C . First three picks... Round... [Read more...]
Charging your iPod could harm a Polar Bear
I know, it sounds rather ridiculous. But the fact remains that collectively, we use WAAAY to much energy for the Earth to sustain. Well, as Earth Day 2010 winds down, I thought I'd take it upon myself to share one last piece of "save the planet" information. I just came across an article entitled Environmental Alarms Raised Over Home Electronics. I... [Read more...]
One GREAT weekend, several GREAT events!
Alright Uptown Buckhead, this coming weekend is one of those weekends that make you love Atlanta. For the next few days, no one in the metro-Atlanta area can use the excuse that they couldn’t find anything fun to do. Music: check. Arts: check. Sports: check. Food, beer and wine: check. Outdoors: check. Traffic: check (hey, everything comes at... [Read more...]
Fabulous restaurant in Atlanta: Anis Cafe & Bistro
I ate at Anis Cafe & Bistro with friends this past Saturday and have found my new favorite place! When opened in February of 1994, the concept was simply to open a casual bistro. Very soon it became apparent that a larger menu and a more traditional restaurant setting would be needed to satisfy the needs of its clientele. The menu was vastly expended,... [Read more...]
In-Season Produce: Markets near Uptown Buckhead
Do you shop for your fresh food and produce locally? If not, you may want to give it some serious consideration. Although today's global market allows us to buy foods grown almost anywhere in the world at any given time, this option is not the most sustainable. Buying in-season fruits and vegetables that are locally grown helps to eliminate the environmental... [Read more...]
Check out these simple environment friendly tips courtesy of the Divine Caroline website… Consider a car sharing service like Zipcar. Ride a bike. Walk, jog, or run. Go to your local library instead of buying new books. At holidays and birthdays, give your family and friends the gift of saving the earth. Donate to their favorite environmental group,... [Read more...]
The Apprentice: Casting Call in Buckhead on Wed., April 7
Do you think you have what it takes to be Donald Trump's apprentice? If so, you better get your suit and tie ready. I just found out that the hit NBC series The Apprentice will be holding a casting call here in Buckhead on Wednesday, April 7, starting at 8am. Donald Trump wants to put America back to work!!! "The Apprentice" is ready to resume its celebrated... [Read more...]
Hey Fogelman folks…the 2010 NCAA Basketball Tournament is wrapping up this weekend and if you’ve been following, you know that it has been ripe with upsets. As for the Fogelman Bracket Challenge, it’s still too close to call. There are numerous scenarios that can play out, each one resulting in a different winner. Here is what we know… If Duke... [Read more...]

