Sprinkle on Fun with DIY Cookie Kits
Have some fun in the kitchen courtesy of DIY Cookie Kits from It’s a Sweet Life Bakery. Available in themes like Puppy PAWty, Unicorn, Monsters and Princess, each kit comes with directions, plus 12 sugar cookies ready to be decorated with the four icing colors and one sprinkle option provided. Details: 6365 Halcyon Way., Ste. […]
Local Children’s Book Tackles Pandemic Worries
Autrey Mill Middle School counselor Joshua Williams and his son, Wade, are helping kids make sense of the impact of COVID-19 on everyday life with their book “Wade Through the Pandemic.” In four months, they wrote the 24-page children’s novel, which shares how Wade’s life changes during this unprecedented time and encourages little ones to stay safe. Details: amazon.com
Mayor Honors Alpharetta High Volleyball Team
The Alpharetta High School varsity girls volleyball team just got major kudos. Mayor Jim Gilvin and City Council members honored the group at City Hall in December 2020 with a proclamation congratulating them on their first-ever state championship win. The team competed in Class 7A and took on Walton High School, which has won the title 14 times. Details: […]
Lobster Roll with a Thai Twist
A New England classic gets a modern twist at Lapeer Seafood Market. The cold shrimp & lobster roll pairs its proteins with Duke’s Mayonnaise and out-of-the-box spices, such as Thai basil, on a buttery bun. A side of house-made Voodoo-flavored chips completes the dish. Details: 12 N. Broad St., lapeerseafoodmarket.com
A Guilt-Free Brunch Spot
Bagel Boys Café might be known for its baked menu items, but this eatery offers more than breakfast. Those sticking to a healthier eating plan in 2021 can opt for the turkey & veggie wrap featuring an abundance of fresh ingredients, including field greens and sprouts. Details: 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd., Ste. 102. bagelboyscafe.com
Korean Ribs with a Kick
If you love spicy fare, dig into the Angry Ribs at Monkey 68 Kitchen & Bar. This Korean take on an all-American favorite features baked ribs braised with a mix of ginger, soy sauce, gochujang pepper, honey and other spices to give it an Asian kick. Details: 160 N. Main St., monkey68atl.com
A Pancake Take on Apple Pie
The Original Pancake House lives up to its name with its signature dish—the apple pancake. This creation combines the tartness of Granny Smith apples with an egg-based German batter that is dusted with cinnamon sugar, which bakes into a delicious glaze. Details: 5530 Windward Pkwy., Ste. 120A., pancakesalpharetta.com
South African Tacos
Take your taste buds on a trip to South Africa with the peri-peri prawn tacos at Biltong Bar at Avalon. The giant prawns come topped with a spicy aioli made with traditional peri-peri hot sauce, mango pico de Gallo and avocado on house-made flour tortillas. Details: 700 Avalon Blvd., biltong-bar.com
Volunteer with Children’s Restoration Network
Children’s Restoration Network provides physical, emotional and financial support to Atlanta’s homeless mothers and children, assisting thousands of families every year. You can help their mission by volunteering to help at their many community events or provide behind-the-scenes assistance with IT work, administrative skills and more. Details: 11285 Elkins Rd., Ste. C-4., childrn.org my
Help Kids with High-Functioning Autism
You don’t have to be there in person to positively impact the lives of youngsters with high-functioning autism spectrum (HFAS) disorders. Erin’s Hope for Friends, a nonprofit that helps HFAS teens and young adults build bonds, has a plethora of volunteer opportunities, including the chance to chat, play games and more during weekly virtual hangouts. Details: 11940 Alpharetta Hwy., […]
