Update #2: After less than 24 hours of announcement… this dinner is SOLD OUT. If you didn’t get on the list, well, too bad. This is the best collaboration among rockstar chefs to hit Atlanta. SIX top chefs. ONE amazing sous chef. TEN dishes. FOUR apps. FIVE glasses of wine. SIXTY-FIVE seats. ONE leap year. [...]
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Newsflash: Yum Bunz + Guy Wong
Tired of burgers? Then how about some buns instead? The Real Chow Baby’s creator Mike Blum is partnering with Chef Guy Wong of Miso Izakaya to open Yum Bunz. A fast, casual concept, Yum Bunz will specialize in those fluffy Chinese steamed bread buns filled with an assortment of both savory and sweet fillings. Who [...]
Newsflash: Crawfish and more…
Just a few things brewing up that you might be interested in… Crawfish Shack owner Hieu Pham has confirmed he is opening a new spot on Roswell Rd. (Sandy Springs) very soon. It will be the same concept as the one on Buford Highway but more of a full-service restaurant. Mihoko Obunai, of Repast fame, [...]
June 6: Miso Izakaya’s New Menu
If you’ve been anticipating the new menu like me, well… it’s not gonna happen tomorrow. But mark your calendars for June 6. I’ll see you there! STARTERS onigiri – grilled shio rice ball, salmon skin filling, nori wrap, fukujinzuke pickles shoyu tomago – soft boiled soy egg, crispy rice cake black edamame – premium soybean [...]
What’s up with SavvyLikeMe?
What’s up with SavvyLikeMe? I’ve been asked that question hundreds of times over the past three months. It’s a great and valid question. I am pleasantly amazed how many people have asked me that question in person and via email. We ha…
The New iPad 2 is Revealed
It’s been a very exciting early spring for Apple Computer and their fans. They announced the new line of MacBook Pro (http://nyti.ms/eJS6eL) laptops on February 24 and a mere six days later, they introduced the new iPad 2 (http://on.wsj.com/i42mG5).
Thanks, Atlanta Intown Paper!
click me A couple of weeks ago, I met with the dashing Thom Volarath for a quickie interview and a leisurely lunch. He was writing about bloggers which included my friends Cath and Lar of the Asian Cajuns fame and my boy Eli of Tomorrow’s News Today. I was really surprised and honored to be [...]
In the news…
Ranch 99 is being re-opened as… Super H Mart!!!
HY Market on North Berkeley Lake Rd in Duluth has declared bankruptcy and will not open. (Sad.)
LA Pho inside Point Berkeley International Village has closed.
Pho Hoa, a BuHi institution (5150 Buford Highway), is moving down the street from the CDC.
My long lost grandma is back in the [...]
Great Time Washing Cars!
Many of the Savvy Crew helped out yesterday at the Johns Creek Christian Church free community car wash sponsored by the Bank of North Georgia in Johns Creek. The church provided free hot dogs, chips, and soft drinks to anyone who wanted to stop by an…
It’s Thursday… Tuesday’s Twin
Thursday is a transitory day that exists only to prevent us from gaining too much happiness momentum going into Friday. It’s like a speed bump preventing us from crashing into Friday with uncontrolled excitement.
Heat or Hype?
The Miami Heat have rolled the diced and thus created one of the most talented trio’s to run the floor. Of course, they will still need a few role players but there is reason once again to be excited if you live in South Florida. However, the questio…
Five Winners Announced Today!
The SavvyLikeMe.com movie sweepstakes was a huge success! So much so that the SavvyLikeMe folks decided to randomly award two additional $25.00 movie gift cards to the prizes for a total of five lucky winners who had registered at SavvyLikeMe.com or th…
Atlanta Children’s Shelter
Homeless children have no options. They can’t find a job, a place to live, food to eat. They are dependent on their parents who, are themselves, left with little options. Fortunately, there is a wonderful place here in the Atlanta area designed for and…
Insane Deals and Community Excitement Coming Soon!
SavvyLikeMe.com is more than just a provider of discounts; they are a locally-owned business committed to giving back to the local community. SavvyLikeMe.com will donate a percentage of their gross revenue to local charities and schools.
Dekalb Teen Fills Shoe Boxes
What Michelle did not anticipate is how good helping others would make her feel. “I think it’s important to give back to your community and it makes me feel really good to help other people,” Gillig said.
