ToodooBuckhead.com: John Howard

New Buckhead Restaurant

John — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:20:11 +0000

There’s a new Buckhead restaurant on the way. The owners of Tin Lizzy’s are opening a new restaurant in the space formerly occupied by the Taco Stand. The Big Ketch Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill will be located at 3279 Roswell Road in Buckhead. It will be a casual place where you can enjoy fresh oysters, a grouper sandwich, or even king crab legs. The 2500 square foot restaurant will have another 1700 of patio space. The current plan is to open for business in April or May of this year. Additionally, there are plans in the works to offer twice a year oysters bakes in the parking area.

Free Pancake Reminder

John — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:15:04 +0000

In case you forgot, tomorrow is the day to get your free pancakes at any local IHOP. Please see the prior post below that provides more details, so go visit IHOP tomorrow for a good meal and a good cause!

Hey Buckhead, in honor of National Pancake Day and to help raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network, the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) will be giving away a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes to all patrons on February 23. All 1,400 IHOPs nationwide, including 50 in the Atlanta metro area, will be participating. In return for the pancakes, guests will be asked to make a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network.

Another Buckhead Restaurant Closes

John — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:01:35 +0000

Unfortunately, Buckhead has lost another restaurant. Aquanox, a steak and seafood restaurant has officially closed. It was located in the Terminus building at the corner of Peachtree and Piedmont. On bright side, let’s look forward to another restaurant taking its place in the near future.

Fresh Food from Walgreens

John — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:02:01 +0000

Now your corner drug store is becoming more like your corner convenience or grocery. In a move designed to bolster revenues, Illinois-based Walgreens drug stores will soon begin offering fresh and prepared foods in its 7000 stores which include over 100 in the Atlanta area. You will be able to purchase fresh fruit, salads and even pizza along with beer and pizza.

World Cup Games in Atlanta?

John — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:25:42 +0000

The USA is making a bid to host the World Cup in 2018 and 2022. FIFA, soccer’s governing body, is planning to announce the host countries for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments in early December. Atlanta is one of 18 cities on the list to host games in the event that the US is chosen as the host country. Most people with insight into the matter seem to feel that the US has a much better chance of being awarded the 2022 tournament. Atlanta has demonstrated its ability to be a great host as evidenced by the success of the 1996 Olympics and the economic impact to the area would equate to hosting a Super Bowl. Let’s cross our fingers.

Will Intown Condo Values be Reset at Much Lower Prices

John — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:14:17 +0000

In a blog article posted yesterday on the Atlanta Business Chronicle website, Doug Sams stated that Starwood Capital Group’s recent purchase of the foreclosed Brookwood condo tower in Buckhead will likely result in a resetting of intown condo prices at a much lower amount. The sale price was approximately 35 to 40% of the original loan amount and as there are numerous other condo towers in financial trouble as well we could see a drastic drop in condo prices if more foreclosures occur.

A copy of the blog post can be found at

http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/blog/2010/01/intown_condo_values_resetting.html?surround=lfn

New Coke Machines

John — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:57:33 +0000

There’s a new Coke machine coming soon. Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that “New Coke” is coming back. In conjunction with Plexus Corporation, the Coca-Cola Company is developing the “Freestyle” beverage dispenser. The machine will be equipped with the capability of dispensing up to 100 different types of drinks including numerous varieties of soft drinks, water, tea and energy drinks. Significant production will not begin until mid to late this year but hopefully we’ll start to see some of the machines before too long.

Happy New Year!

John — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:57:26 +0000

Well, better late than never. Happy New Year Buckhead! Here’s to a better 2010 than 2009.

New Buckhead Bar and Restaurant

John — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:22:26 +0000

Buckhead has a new bar and restaurant. Tavern 99, which is located at 128 East Andrews Drive, Atlanta, GA 30305, is open for business. A casual place, Tavern has a large patio with frequent live music. Come on out and enjoy one of the 27 beers on tap.

Georgia School Finishes 8th in USA Today Poll

John — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:15:25 +0000

Congratulations to Camden County High School of Kingsland, Georgia. The 5A state champion finished the year ranked 8th in the USA Today national poll. The perennial football powerhouse was the only Georgia school ranked in the poll. The top three teams were Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, NJ, Abilene High School (Texas) and Highlands High School in Fort Thomas, Kentucky.