Where have YOU been?
Posted by AllieB on January 18, 2012
Hey what’s up.
I’m just going to jump right in as though I haven’t been on a two week hiatus. I find the best way to delve back into BBT after an unearned and unwarranted vacation is by doing a random round-up of randomness. Here goes:
Food: Atkins Park in Virginia Highlands (and Vinings, although I haven’t been there, and it’s owned by the same dudes as Ormsby’s of which I am also a big fan) has excellent burgers. I recommend The Best Way Burger: medium rare with bacon jam and tellaggio cheese (it’s brie-like in consistency and taste). Go with a side of the fried pickles – skip the sweet potato fries, they are less fry and more slab of potato…they kinda look like slugs. After you enjoy this light snack, take a stroll thru Va High and walk off an 1/29th of your meal, then stop by Murphy’s for dessert. Unbeknownst to many, Murphy’s will make you a molten, melty, amazing brownie for $2.00. It’s not on the menu, but it should be. Stop by and get one of those, unbutton the top button of your jeans enjoy a mimosa and/or cuppa joe and the company of friends. This makes for a very, very pleasant Sunday.
Celebrities! The Golden Globes happened. Obviously, Heidi Klum was my favorite – shocking, I know, what with the nude backless dress and large turquoise necklace. If A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz comes out with a remake of this one, I seriously might buy it.
Cameron Diaz…has possibly never looked worse.
More Food: you’re in the market for some good, old-fashioned, pseudo-texas-style bar-b-q, may I recommend One Star Ranch on Irby Avenue in Buckhead. It’s pretty basic, but in a good way – if it’s not broken there is absolutely no reason to fix it. Standouts include the fried pickles, onion rings, pork and beef ribs, and the smoked turkey. I hear their servers are really nice, too, and it’s a great place to go for lunch or dinner…plus, who can beat the $5 daily margarita special?! Just sayin, you might wanna give it a shot.
MISC: I didn’t share my NY Ressies because I find that once you share things people are more likely to hold you accountable, but I really would like to start volunteering. I worked at a non-profit for several years, and the pay was such that I felt like I was pretty much volunteering, but now I need to seek something out. Pallison is checking out the Humane Society, and I’ve considered being a foster parent for Atlanta Lab Rescue, but I’m not sure I can handle being around animules at risk/in danger…maybe I’ll plant some trees or something? I need to research. If you have a cause you hold near and dear, holla at me – I’m open to most anything.
The End. I will never, ever abandon you again.
lacy said
WHY don’t you form a team and Race for the Cure! Skip the ole halfer and do a 5k! $5 off Registration in January by using “socialmedia” as a promo code- register!
http://www.komenatlanta.org/
AllieB said
touche, Kacy. touche. and I will consider!!
Blayne said
cameron looks OOOLLLDDDD.
You can volunteer at the genesis shelter and hold babies… always warms my heart.
Cuppa Joe said
Perhaps you try both and then blog about it: Puppies vs. Babies? (The answer will, of course, be puppies.)
AllieB said
one thing to be said for babies: there is not much risk of me going for my orientation and leaving with a baby of my very own…puppies: huge risk/a given
Baxterrrr!!!! said
Buy me a drink or I’ll kill myself.
Tina said
I love you coming to Va. Highlands – you have to come more often and spend the night with me!