Time is short today, so my first impression post on Miller Union will have to wait until tomorrow. In the meantime, check out this cool image.
That little artistic gem comes courtesy of the Coffee Creations website. As you’ll see, its a website featuring the art of someone named Karen. What’s particularly interesting is that all the work is made from espresso beans. Neato! So visit the website or become a fan or a follower. Enjoy your weekend, reviews are a comin! I promise.
April showers bring May restaurant openings? Sure … sounds good to me. Remember to check the May Dirty List for the most up to date information.
Village Cafe In Smyrna
So this one is confusing … word from various internet posts is that Village Cafe is scheduled to open in Smyrna. The address is listed as 2860 Atlanta Road, Smyrna, GA 30080. However, there is already a Village Cafe right around the corner. What gives? For now, I’ll leave this off the map until I straighten it out.
Emerald Coast Coffee
A self-proclaimed “next generation coffee house/fast casual restaurant,” each location of this chain boasts its own roasting facility. Their menu of beverages is extensive and there are a reasonable number of international cafe style food options. Though a hard date seems elusive, end of May is a good guess at this point. The shop will be in the Terminus Complex in the heart of Buckhead.
Address & Information: 3225 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305) // Emerald Coast Coffee Website
Bistro In A Box
Bistro In A Box, scheduled to open May 9th, is a new “concept” from Horn Of Plenty catering. From what I can tell – the place is basically a take out joint for group meals. Their website says that the ideal serving size is four to six people. However, they also offer full off premise catering. BinB is located in the Trackside building down in Decatur. Address & Information: 307 East College Ave, Decatur, GA, 30030 // P: 404.941.7799 // Bistro In A Box Website // Bistro In A Box Menus
So it’s only a 1.1oz sample, and it does take 6-8 weeks for delivery … BUT … it’s free and it’s Dunkin’ Donuts. Go get some here while supplies last!
So in what has become a daily routine, I poked around the web a few days ago only to come across the website for Noon Midtown. The menu will include Counter Culture coffee, pastries, breakfast fare, sandwiches, soups, and salad.
The restaurant, to be opened at 1080 Peachtree Street, is opening under the direction of Katie Birmingham. Though I don’t know much about her, I got a kick out of her sample menu. It looks pretty appealing and I got a kick out of the “Before” and “After” themes. I’ll add this to the March Dirty List (no link yet) and keep on top of this for ya’ll.
So for those of you that did not visit the SRBC (internal) this past weekend, here is all you need to know: Octane!
I don’t drink coffee on anything close to a regular basis (maybe 5 times in the past 10 years); however, I know the goods when I see the goods… and Octane my friends … is the goods.
I’ll dispense with the silly coffee puns and get to the point: Baristas Danielle Glasky and Crystal Rodgers placed first and second. Their reward? A trip to the Nationals in Portland, Oregon, in three weeks.
Oh yeah… apparently we are in a coffee deficit. Who knew?
Though you wouldn’t know it from their website, the Southeast Regional Barista Competition (SRBC) is this weekend. Amongst all the blurb about this – one factor reigns supreme: IT’S FREE! So for all of you coffee fiends looking for last minute V-day plans – this could be it. Details after the jump!
