tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post5231750728888446798..comments2024-03-29T03:59:50.007-04:00Comments on Tomorrow's News Today - Atlanta: ToNeTo Atlanta DeathWatch Update : Third QuarterAtlantan99http://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-31075515904914303142010-10-13T20:39:47.816-04:002010-10-13T20:39:47.816-04:00Design Within Reach is alive and well. With an ex...Design Within Reach is alive and well. With an expanding collection of new products, new service offerings, and a new forward-thinking team at the helm (CEO John Edelman of Edelman Leather), DWR's growth is positioned to be strong. Stop in to see what's new, what's on sale, and learn about Modern Design.Bryan Marquardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630830424263240837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-24501523508670276902010-07-31T07:59:20.427-04:002010-07-31T07:59:20.427-04:00Hello Anon,
While I can appreciate your observati...Hello Anon,<br /><br />While I can appreciate your observations, I'm still not convinced they will find success in their current location. Ample parking in the back is one thing, but its not visible to Joe Schmo passerby and for that reason alone could cause would be customers to pass on going. Additionally, the boutique is far enough away from many of the Buckhead hotels to make a walk to it unlikely. With S.O.B. neither open nor near opening, this place won't last.Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-9927405491288786092010-07-30T18:47:12.572-04:002010-07-30T18:47:12.572-04:00After reading your blog, I recently went to Coposh...After reading your blog, I recently went to Coposhi and found they had ample parking in the back. There was a sign in front of the store that contained this information as well as what Coposhi offers. They have a very nice boutique and as I understand they have not had their official grand opening yet. As for their twitter and facebook accounts they are currently being developed through local PR firms. They are also becoming involved in the community as well through local non-profit organizations. I think you may want to reevaluate this boutique because I know they are going to be around for a long time. They also had an outstanding selection of clothing. You should read about them in the latest edition of 944 magazine. Do you actually talk to the companies you blog about or do you just make your own assumptions? It would be more effective if you actually talk to the Companies so that you can gain further insight and post accurate information according to your findings. Either way I love your blog site. Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-25004102761136972202010-07-30T15:09:02.458-04:002010-07-30T15:09:02.458-04:00Is Design Within Reach still open? Never see any ...Is Design Within Reach still open? Never see any customers there.Benhttp://retailleverage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-47422471227320588332010-07-29T02:40:30.082-04:002010-07-29T02:40:30.082-04:00Hello Anon,
Thanks for the comments on the restau...Hello Anon,<br /><br />Thanks for the comments on the restaurants. I've been working on the blog entry date displaying and hope to have it remedied in the near future.<br /><br />Thanks!Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-65103662420134339882010-07-28T14:41:25.165-04:002010-07-28T14:41:25.165-04:00Slacks - They're still waiting on their liquor...Slacks - They're still waiting on their liquor license I believe. I met the owners last weekend, and talked to them for a while. They've started training employees while they wait. I think all the Brookhaven/Ashford Park people will support it though on nights and weekends, we've all been waiting for something to open in there soon. Especially now that they've started on some of the anchor stores.<br /><br />Sauced - They've been accepting credit cards for a while now. I've been there twice in the last 2 months and the place was completely full both times, once during the week and once on a weekend.<br /><br />57th Fighter - The food there is terrible. Probably the worst bar food in Atlanta. They have so much else going for it, but its not worth it if don't want to eat a single thing on their menu.<br /><br />ALSO - PLEASE ADD DATES TO EACH BLOG ENTRY - all blogs in the world do this and it makes it hard to tell how up to date your posts are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-11757631173676931092010-07-27T16:04:50.533-04:002010-07-27T16:04:50.533-04:00I think you're right about the difficult locat...I think you're right about the difficult location for retail at the bottom of the Invesco building. I live near here and see very little foot traffic in the area apart from building workers going to lunch at La Pietra and Joli Kobe on the week days.<br /><br />It's such a shame, too. I was hoping that the presence of SCAD students in the area would inspire some creative retail options. But this area is just too innately dead for walkable retail given that it's flanked by detached-home residential, houses of worship, as well as other office buildings with no ground-level retail space.Darinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10603508816393319439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-23514379652696288772010-07-27T11:29:34.182-04:002010-07-27T11:29:34.182-04:00Hello Heather,
You make a great point. I should ...Hello Heather,<br /><br />You make a great point. I should have included the Decatur Diner in this edition of the DW. They have been delayed for months and just seem out of place in the area. I especially hate that faux marble exterior. It's cheesy and tacky and I doubt it will last long. Can't speak to Garlic but would not be shocked given its location and lack of marketing. <br /><br />Thanks for the comment and for reading the blogAtlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-56535067403421018152010-07-27T10:17:35.015-04:002010-07-27T10:17:35.015-04:00The new diner in Decatur is not even open yet, but...The new diner in Decatur is not even open yet, but my bet is that it won't be there long. Ditto with Garlic Thai and Sushi.<br /><br />Why do they keep opening duplicate restaurants in the area? There are at least 2 breakfast joints in Decatur already, and several sushi and thai places. We could use Indian/Korean/Vietnamese or health food/vegan place downtown instead.Heatherhttp://www.spiritland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-22199472784406504012010-07-27T01:36:48.339-04:002010-07-27T01:36:48.339-04:00Awesome idea for a blog my friend, and quite an en...Awesome idea for a blog my friend, and quite an entertaining read as well. I liked you on Facebook and followed you on Twitter....looking forward to your updates!Falconsgoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00589749760460640264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-30737814053492784182010-07-27T01:35:20.032-04:002010-07-27T01:35:20.032-04:00Awesome idea for a blog, and quite an entertaining...Awesome idea for a blog, and quite an entertaining read as well! I followed you on Twitter and liked you on Facebok...looking forward to your news!Falconsgoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00589749760460640264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-7482112171466111182010-07-26T19:26:12.073-04:002010-07-26T19:26:12.073-04:00Twisted Taco in Buckhead/ Sandy Springs seems to b...Twisted Taco in Buckhead/ Sandy Springs seems to be even slower than Twisted Taco Tucker unless its picked up the last 2 weeks. I was there on a Friday not long ago and thought I could hear crickets.It started off hot then died like the other restaurants in that location before it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-3673814822606980762010-07-26T16:24:24.868-04:002010-07-26T16:24:24.868-04:00A friend and I attempted to go to Tuk Tuk but foun...A friend and I attempted to go to Tuk Tuk but found out it's closed on Mondays. Went to Baroni, liked it but wonder how long it will be open given the $4 upcharge for chicken and $6 for shrimp and they charged for refilling ice tea.OryGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232453724008230785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-15389190882888526612010-07-26T15:06:43.058-04:002010-07-26T15:06:43.058-04:00As much as I hate to say it, I have to include Woo...As much as I hate to say it, I have to include Woodfire Grill. They've slowly been going downhill recently, and now they're in the process of transitioning to an all tasting menu format. If I'm going to be brave about trying new things, I want to pick them myself and know what they are before I order.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04560534773721606248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-844404810797673692010-07-26T12:46:55.540-04:002010-07-26T12:46:55.540-04:00Anon,
You make a very good point on both. Sauced...Anon,<br /><br />You make a very good point on both. Sauced will hopefully pull though, I've just heard some disappointing info from internal sources, as did my reader who submitted them. As for Shaun's, I see it likely that it will close if YEAH! Burger takes off the way he and Erik hope it will.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment and for reading the blogAtlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-83838234741115475342010-07-26T12:37:06.801-04:002010-07-26T12:37:06.801-04:00According to Sauced's website,they accept Visa...According to Sauced's website,they accept Visa and MC, though their no reservations poilcy is a downer. Still, I hope it can pull through because its a cool spot and a much better alternative to Shaun's, which has become a tired shell of its old self.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-68947926713240588472010-07-26T11:04:50.955-04:002010-07-26T11:04:50.955-04:00Hello Anon,
As previously noted, certain restaura...Hello Anon,<br /><br />As previously noted, certain restaurants were removed from previous lists. In the case of Straits, I feel they are doing ok, and therefore they removed them from the list. I ask you to recall that last year I had a partner on the site an at times, he influenced decisions, for better or for worse. Now operating independently, my former business partner currently lists Straits on their "Death March", so perhaps you speak to him. <br /><br />Thanks for the comment and for reading.Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-17536997941981295942010-07-26T10:58:24.044-04:002010-07-26T10:58:24.044-04:00FYI you were wrong when it came to Ludacris' r...FYI you were wrong when it came to Ludacris' restaurant Straits. It is still doing well a year after you originally posted!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-57927190034505570012010-07-26T09:57:40.647-04:002010-07-26T09:57:40.647-04:00I want Slacks to do well (I live in Town Brookhave...I want Slacks to do well (I live in Town Brookhaven), but I have to agree with the Slacks opinion.<br /><br />After a nice writeup in Thrillist this past week, I was hoping they would have opened over the weekend as the story stated. There was activity there all weekend, but not "open for business" activity, I think it was more training than anything else. <br /><br />After looking at the menu, I think the price points are a little high for that area right now (everything on the menu seems to be ~$9), seeing as there is no foot traffic with nothing else being open in the development. I can't imagine the construction workers who are over there are going to be going by for lunch. <br /><br />If this place is opening soon, I don't understand why there is no advertisements, banners, signs, etc anywhere. The only indication the place is even about to open is the "Opening in July" signs that are in the windows.12-inch Sandwichnoreply@blogger.com