Dunwoody Dash 5K and Fun Run
Lace up your running shoes for a good cause at the Dunwoody Dash 5K and Fun Run. After the run, stay for the family festival with food trucks, music and inflatables. Proceeds from the run go toward Austin Elementary School students, faculty and staff and school enrichment programs. Details: 5321 Roberts Dr., runsignup.com/race/ga/dunwoody/dunwoodydash
Cindy Hodges: Beekeeper • Educator • Dunwoody Veteran
By Jennifer Colosimo Cindy Hodges remembers trekking into the woods one day when she was a child to peek under the lid of her neighbor’s mysterious boxes that she kept there. As soon as she lifted it, she went running in fear when she heard an unidentified buzzing from underneath. A few years later, that […]
Culinary Dropout
With a patio, live band on the weekends and a modified seasonal menu, Culinary Dropout is the spot for summer hang outs. Want proof? Try their 36-Hour Ribs smothered in a freshly made BBQ sauce including tangy jalapeño, mouth-watering molasses and smoky bacon. It’s served with a side of french fries, coleslaw and perfect summer […]
Cuddlefish
Complementing their freshly made sushi, Cuddlefish features a takeout market with a bakery and specialty coffee section. The Honey Oolong Kumquat Cake layers sweet-tart kumquats and steeped oolong tea with chiffon and panna cotta, quickly becoming a guest favorite. Come early for the best selection, because once they’re gone, they’re gone! Details: 290 High St., […]
Message in a Bottle
Message in a Bottle is your ticket to the coast with a beach-inspired atmosphere and savory seafood dishes. They introduced Redfish and Grits to the menu earlier this year, featuring blackened Gulf Redfish, creamy grits, tasso ham cream, peppers and onions. Pro tip: Enjoy a glass of Mason Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley to complement […]
Village Burger
Since their 2010 opening, Village Burger has always aimed to give people a local option for a really good burger. Amidst neighborhood-famous affordable burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, beer, wine and frozen custard, order the Crispy Chicken Wings, marinated in buttermilk, then twice-cooked. Order them tossed in one of 12 flavors, including buffalo, lemon pepper, mild, […]
Taqueria Los Hermanos
Owned by three brothers, Taqueria Los Hermanos’ recipes are influenced by this family’s adolescent years on the southwestern coast of Mexico and years of experience with both Georgian and Southern-Californian cuisine. Order the popular plate, Pollo Al Cilantro, a marinated, grilled chicken breast topped with dreamy cilantro-butter sauce and served with pico de gallo, rice, […]
CT Cantina & Taqueria Dunwoody
Restaurateur Rafael Jaime opened his gorgeous new location of the Metro-Atlanta favorite, CT Cantina & Taqueria in Dunwoody this spring. After growing up in Jalisco, Mexico as a farmer and rancher, he came to the U.S. and climbed the ranks from dishwasher to partner at a Chamblee restaurant before expanding his empire to a dozen […]
Agave Bandido
Kick up the flavor on date night with Agave Bandido at High Street. The menu features classic Mexican fare with innovative twists like Churrasco Steak with house chimichurri, yucca fries and cilantro garlic aioli. After dinner, search for the secret door to Maya Speaktiki, a sultry speakeasy hidden in the restaurant. You’ll find fun libations […]
Treetop Quest
If you’re a thrill seeker, visit Brook Run Park’s Treetop Quest for an adrenaline-fueled daytime date. Upon arrival, you’ll get harnessed, walk through safety training and practice, then swing through the trees! For some added adventure, check their event calendar for Glow in the Park where you’ll explore the aerial trails and zip lines in […]
