tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post4872786959299663960..comments2024-03-28T03:18:19.633-04:00Comments on Tomorrow's News Today - Atlanta: BirthWatch Progress Report Q1 2011Atlantan99http://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-36284904674886515922011-06-03T17:50:36.517-04:002011-06-03T17:50:36.517-04:00Thanks Tamara. You are correct, we get quite a bi...Thanks Tamara. You are correct, we get quite a bit of ydfm business. In addition there are a lot of little businesses tucked away over here that people passing through or who don't live in the area tend to overlook. We are also on the bike path, across from marta HQN and our community outreach has won the hearts of many of the local offices. <br />Also, residents in the area, including a few big apt complexes, appreciate a lunch/dinner option close to home.<br /><br />We hope you give us a shot if you haven't already. We have lots of specials going on next week for our grand opening for different groups (you can see the schedule on our FB page)M saturday pm/early evening is a party for adults. If you come by, be sure to say hello!<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Sara andrist: E&G partnerSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16387337556041641355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-81986289618108669592011-06-03T13:31:20.998-04:002011-06-03T13:31:20.998-04:00Re: Erberts and Gerberts
Unless their shills (don...Re: Erberts and Gerberts<br /><br />Unless their shills (don't seem to be), from Yelp it looks like Erberts and Gerberts is getting plenty of traffic, and favorable reviews. I too thought it was a strange location when I saw it going up on my way to YDFM, but if they're doing well, more power to them. (Probably the traffic just from people going to YDFM--an ATL institution--is a boon.)tamarahttp://drydenlane.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-473328998575302952011-06-03T00:13:21.925-04:002011-06-03T00:13:21.925-04:00Happy to say Erbert and Gerberts Decatur has been ...Happy to say Erbert and Gerberts Decatur has been doing great. Wonderful community reception, and walk-in, delivery, and catering business keeps growing daily.<br /><br />We understand how the location may be perceived as less than ideal by those not having spent time researching traffic patterns,residents and businesses density in the area (who are all looking for more quality and affordable places to eat), rental cost compared to food price points, etc. There truely is a wealth of opportunity on this side of town for small businesses...above and beyond our flavorful soups and sandwiches.<br /><br /><br />Thanks for visiting our store and wishing us well!<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Sara and Ed Andrist<br /><br />:)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16387337556041641355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-3998572736774431662011-03-30T13:28:19.636-04:002011-03-30T13:28:19.636-04:00@Atlantan99
They've mounted the reverse chann...@Atlantan99<br /><br />They've mounted the reverse channel letters to the building, so "Fruttela" is definitely in the making.<br /><br />Cheers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-7771280488336067072011-03-27T15:51:12.072-04:002011-03-27T15:51:12.072-04:00@ Anon,
Are you sure it is in fact La Fruttela th...@ Anon,<br /><br />Are you sure it is in fact La Fruttela that is opening? I thought they abandoned the project...<br /><br />Thanks for reading and for the kind words on the blog.Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-38236359496463080982011-03-27T15:49:53.859-04:002011-03-27T15:49:53.859-04:00@ Tres,
Totally agree! I'm told however that...@ Tres,<br /><br />Totally agree! I'm told however that XXI will not be taking all of the Restoration Hardware space and instead just a portion of it. Recently I've lost confidence and trust with much of the intel I get from the "official Simon representatives" and much prefer my own sources, as 9 times out of twn they have info that's more accurate and honest. <br /><br />That wing is gonna be a mess for a while and you bring up a good point in terms of ADA compliance. Guess we'll have to wait and see...<br /><br />Thanks for reading and for the comment!Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-83760878983823254912011-03-22T15:41:39.451-04:002011-03-22T15:41:39.451-04:00Quick note on LaFruttela on Highland Ave. in Old F...Quick note on LaFruttela on Highland Ave. in Old Fourth Ward. A (rather noisy) buildout has begun on the space formerly occupied by Curves on the ground-floor retail level of Highland Walk. My guess is that they're trying to get this location finished and open by May.<br /><br />BTW, love the blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-20922091070577215622011-03-20T19:06:15.290-04:002011-03-20T19:06:15.290-04:00As an update to my XXI Forever at Lenox constructi...As an update to my XXI Forever at Lenox construction question earlier, it looks like construction on that store has begun. It looks like the store is going to essentially take over the entire portion of that mall level atrium. And to answer the MARTA/Hotel entrance question, it looks like people there are going to be directed to go down the escalator to the plaza level to enter the mall (IOW, XXI is being built around the escalator). Now, I'm wondering what they're going to do with the elevator as far as ADA compliance. The store looks like it's going to take over that entire section of Restoration Hardware, Dass, Ann Taylor, and the mall walkway itself. Makes you kinda wish they left that red one they had in the middle of the atrium intact from the 80s and early 90s.Tresnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-61117008045260078282011-03-07T11:40:39.747-05:002011-03-07T11:40:39.747-05:00@ Anon RE: construction,
Send me an email , tonet...@ Anon RE: construction,<br /><br />Send me an email , tonetoatlanta@gmail.com.<br /><br />Thanks for your interest in the blog.Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-71825524910420092692011-03-07T11:21:55.982-05:002011-03-07T11:21:55.982-05:00I'm not into all the bashing here. If people d...I'm not into all the bashing here. If people don't like what you write, they don't have to read it.<br />I just want to know how you find out all this stuff? Since I work in commercial construction, it'd be awesome to get the heads-up before they actually get to the construction portion...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-63726609399328838892011-03-03T13:40:18.097-05:002011-03-03T13:40:18.097-05:00They are indeed working on the space where Five Gu...They are indeed working on the space where Five Guys is going in Spire... just an fyi.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-15254101408675845292011-03-03T10:59:32.821-05:002011-03-03T10:59:32.821-05:00No, I am not Blais, I just think the guy gets a ba...No, I am not Blais, I just think the guy gets a bad rap in this town by a bunch of people, and you are giving his restaurant a drumming down before it even opens. Personal opinions aside, how fair is that? I personally don't care for Filp Burger. I think there are better burgers out there, but it is undeniable that Blais' food is thoughtful, creative and tasty at times. But what I can tell you is that there isn’t a good dedicated hot dog joint in this town. <br /><br />And maybe I was a little harsh in my criticism earlier, but foodie blogs (yours included) DO have an influence over people's dining habits and bashing a restaurant before it opens (as you have done) or creating lies about the crime at a particular restaurant without the facts (as FoodieBoodha did) have a profound affect on the lives on many people who work in these places. <br /><br />And since you agree that your content is actually your opinion, maybe you should change your blog name to Tomorrow's Opinions Today? Just saying.NomNomNomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-68726873071047097562011-03-02T20:40:56.693-05:002011-03-02T20:40:56.693-05:00@ Anon RE "Stillborn",
I understand wha...@ Anon RE "Stillborn",<br /><br />I understand what you are saying. Given the theme of life (BirthWatch) and death (DeathWatch), do you have a suggestion for another title?<br /><br />Thanks for the comment for reading the blog!Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-30340265191892916272011-03-02T20:38:22.721-05:002011-03-02T20:38:22.721-05:00"stillborn" ?? Really? The callous and f..."stillborn" ?? Really? The callous and flip use of the term disturbs and saddens me. Find some better euphemisms please!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-79333793237753436152011-03-02T15:44:46.025-05:002011-03-02T15:44:46.025-05:00Thanks Eli! Always look forward to what's goin...Thanks Eli! Always look forward to what's going on :) Saw your name in the newspaper the other day, nice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-55003632330409310522011-03-02T14:04:36.772-05:002011-03-02T14:04:36.772-05:00@Tom,
Very interesting. That is a strange co-bra...@Tom,<br /><br />Very interesting. That is a strange co-brand. <br /><br />Thanks for the tipAtlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-15615670450954034932011-03-02T14:00:06.223-05:002011-03-02T14:00:06.223-05:00Another intown opening: The owner of the Toco Hill...Another intown opening: The owner of the Toco Hills Blimpie on N. Druid Hills Rd. told me that they are splitting the restaurant in half and a Kyoto Joe's Japanese Grill is moving into the other half. Renovations are already underway inside the store.Tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-22754759215681344302011-03-02T12:40:14.799-05:002011-03-02T12:40:14.799-05:00@Anon,
Thank you, that means a lot.@Anon,<br /><br />Thank you, that means a lot.Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-38291146775126490052011-03-02T11:56:47.967-05:002011-03-02T11:56:47.967-05:00Always love reading this blog, and although it'...Always love reading this blog, and although it's mostly opinions; I'm glad you actually write your own stuffvs some of your competitors who often copy/paste from ajc, creative loafing, and the business chronicle. Thanks for being original and creative!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-44673415964297641832011-03-02T03:01:07.028-05:002011-03-02T03:01:07.028-05:00*UPDATE* The aforementioned unnamed taqueria open...*UPDATE* The aforementioned unnamed taqueria opening in the former Sprouts in Emory Village will be called the "Bad Dog Taqueria."<br />The executive chef will be Lis Hernadez, who has worked at Osteria 832 and sister concept Stella (now a Doc Chey's). The restaurant plans to open later this spring.Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-12915359805651051132011-03-02T02:37:49.824-05:002011-03-02T02:37:49.824-05:00@thejohnp,
I'm hesitant to put Pig-N-Chik on ...@thejohnp,<br /><br />I'm hesitant to put Pig-N-Chik on the DW. I'm hoping they can make a go of it there. Given how popular Dusty's was in the at same space not long ago, I think they may be able to do well. With two locations under their belt, they should be better off than the Sage Hill Cafe.<br /><br />As for Nom Nom Nom, who knows, who cares? I kinda doubt Blais would be on here saying stuff like that, but really, don't care one way or the other. <br /><br />Thanks for your contributions to the site and for the comments!Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-37813270139332681682011-03-01T19:44:03.918-05:002011-03-01T19:44:03.918-05:00Should you go ahead and add Pig-N-Chik to your Dea...Should you go ahead and add Pig-N-Chik to your Deathwatch?<br /><br />Not saying a restaurant can't make that hard to get to space viable, just don't see PnC being the one that does it.<br /><br />Do you think Nom Nom Nom is the nom de plume of Mr. Blais?!?!thejohnphttp://twitter.com/thejohnpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-50095451729547371802011-03-01T10:27:34.397-05:002011-03-01T10:27:34.397-05:00@ Nom Nom Nom,
Yes, much of this site is opinion ...@ Nom Nom Nom,<br /><br />Yes, much of this site is opinion though to say nothing is factual would be a false statement. <br /><br />Thanks for readingAtlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-5571959142261648742011-03-01T10:18:20.962-05:002011-03-01T10:18:20.962-05:00Just wanted to point out that your blog is only OP...Just wanted to point out that your blog is only OPINION and NOT FACT. Mostly guess and innuendo. The crap you say is just that, CRAP, and should not be taking for anything more than that. I just wanted you to say it yourself. <br />ThanksNom Nom Nomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-57055000304789100032011-03-01T09:14:06.311-05:002011-03-01T09:14:06.311-05:00Jonathan Adler opens his new boutique in Westside ...Jonathan Adler opens his new boutique in Westside Urban Market on March 25. It's his first store in Atlanta.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com