Friday Fun: Chocolate in Atlanta

In the mood for chocolate in Atlanta? Here are some great places for you…

Cacao Atlanta

Chocolate South

diAmano Chocolate

Chocolate in My Eyes

Chocolate on my fingers makes me happy, chocolate in my eyes can make me cry.
Chocolate on my ice cream looks so lovely, chocolate almost always makes me high.
If I had some chocolate that I could give you, I'd keep it all myself with none for you.
If I had some chocolate that I could pour for you, I'd pour it all upon a chocolate…cake.

Chocolate on my eyebrows makes me happy, chocolate in my eyes can make me cry.
Chocolate on bananas looks so lovely, chocolate almost always makes me high.
If I had some chocolate like a chocolate bar, I'd tell a chocolate tale to make you smile.
If I had a chocolate wish for you, I'd make a wish for chocolate crocodiles.

Chocolate on my kneecaps makes me happy, chocolate in my eyes can make me cry.
Chocolate on a peanut looks so lovely, chocolate almost always makes me high.
Chocolate on my ankles makes me happy, chocolate in my eyes can make me cry.
Chocolate on my sundae looks so lovely, chocolate almost always makes me high.
Chocolate almost all the time makes me high. Chocolate almost always makes me high.

(Based on “Sunshine on my Shoulders” by John Denver)

By R.C. Appleby

What's Up, Atlanta? July 21st - 28th

What’s Up, Atlanta? Happenings and sweepstakes this weekend and beyond…

Genki To-Go Food Truck Opening

Genki Noodles and Sushi’s “Genki-To-Go” food truck is set to make its official debut on Saturday, July 27, 2013 in Howell Mill’s food truck park, located at 1850 Howell Mill Road NW. Kicking off at 4 p.m., the food-fueled afternoon will be filled with Genki’s renowned Japanese cuisine and on-site activities for attendees. This also benefits the MS Society.

https://www.facebook.com/events/638674469475955/

4th Annual Zombie Pub Crawl Hosted By Diesel Filling Station
WHEN:  Saturday, July 27, 2013

4 p.m. - Zombie Makeovers at Diesel Filling Station
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Zombie Pub Crawl 

8 p.m. - Official After-Party at Diesel Filling Station

For more information, visit www.dieselatlanta.com and www.zombiecrawlatlanta.com.

Red Gold Tomato Sweepstakes

Also, Red Gold, which is a 70-year-old, still family-owned company that professional and home chefs swear by, is giving away a Green Egg Ceramic Grill & Smoker, as well 1,000 aprons each week for five weeks leading put to the grand-prize drawing.  Check is out on Red Gold's Facebook page -- https://www.facebook.com/RedGold?fref=ts -- it ends Aug. 30th. 

"Good Eatin' Great Cause" event on August 22 at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, an organization in Cobb County that provides important services for children who are the victims of abuse, is hosting the third annual "Good Eatin' Great Cause" event on August 22 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Funds go to support this excellent organization, and attendees get an evening of delectable samples from well-known chefs of Atlanta from restaurants such Muss & Turners, Social Vinings, and Alon’s. Guests will also get to witness an entertaining cooking competition hosted by local chef Alex Reethof, and judged by other local top chefs, including Carvel Grant Gould of Canoe. Details of the event are at http://safepath.org/events/goodeatingreatcause

Gwinnett Restaurant Week this week

Gwinnett Restaurant Week: July 22-25, 2013 Cinco Mexican Cantina in Suwanee

Hottie Hawgs BBQ was on “Catering Wars”

Hottie Hawgs restaurant and catering services were on Catering Wars on July 16 at 10 p.m. with a decidedly Atlanta flavor! Check out the first commercial for the show right here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sBKm4E5ZKg

The show features Atlanta BBQ Festival Champion and owner of Hottie Hawgs BBQ, “Boss Hawg” aka Kyle Vaughn. Hottie Hawgs BBQ, an iconic gathering place and sports bar opened on July 4^th 2010 and has been racking up awards ever since. The other competitors are Ocean Catering, Atlanta’s Finest, & Pat’s Party Perfect. The first three episodes are titled “Bones, Balls & Drag Queens,” “Naked Sushi & the Snooty Wedding Planner,” and “The Circus & the Civil War.”

Five Guys Burgers and Fries - Kennesaw and Alpharetta

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Kennesaw and Alpharetta Locations

600 Chastain Rd.

Kennesaw, GA 30144

770-420-3804

Dan and I took his beautiful mother, Marion, and our new baby, Victor, to Five Guys for lunch when Marion visited us last week. This is what we found at Five Guys…

What did you order? How was your food?

Five Guys has complimentary bulk peanuts that you can snack on while you wait (a very short wait) for your number to be called. Their menu is very simple – a strength! We all had burgers with various toppings. The Kennesaw location has the Freestyle coke machine, too. Dan tried ORANGE Coke and didn't like it, but cherry coke is always a favorite in our house.

I like mine “All the Way.” Five Guys’ menu is so simple, I can put it up here. We all loved the burgers and thought that it was great that they specialize so that they can make the best burgers and fries possible. The fries are done “Montreal-style” and are especially delicious with malt vinegar on them. See - very simple!

Burgers

Hamburger
Cheeseburger
Bacon Burger
Bacon Cheeseburger
Little Hamburger
Little Cheeseburger
Little Bacon Burger
Little Bacon Cheeseburger

Dogs

Kosher Style Hot Dog
Cheese Dog
Bacon Dog
Bacon Cheese Dog

Sandwiches

Veggie Sandwich
Cheese Veggie Sandwich
Grilled Cheese.

Fries

Five Guys Style
Cajun Style

Describe your impressions of the service. Was anything exceptionally good (or bad) about the quality of service you received?

Great service – order your food at the counter, always friendly service, and a courteous person will bring it out to you or give it to you when they call your number. Often employees will ask how you are doing and make polite conversation.

What do you think of the décor and atmosphere?

Simple and sweet – red and white checked with tiles and bags of potatoes.

Do you consider this a good value for the money you spent? If no, why not?

Yes, they are comparable to fast food but a million times better.

This restaurant is best for...

Very casual dinner, good food, hanging out with friends and family. Awesomest burgers in Atlanta!