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Chipotle offers BOGO special for teachers

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 9:11am

Chipotle offers BOGO special for teachers

ATLANTA -- Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Day by offering buy-one-get-one menu items for educators.

On Tuesday, May 7, a teacher who shows a valid school ID at any U.S. Chipotle restaurant will receive a free burrito, burrito bowl, salad or order of tacos when they buy another menu item.

The promotion is available from 4 p.m. to close.

"We are changing the way people think about and eat fast food. This means going beyond our commitment to better food from more sustainable ingredients and working hard to engrain our restaurants in the communities that they serve," Chipotle communications director Chris Arnold said in a statement. "Connecting with educators and other key community groups is part of who we are, and we're always happy when our work makes an impact upon the communities where we operate."

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Author to hold book signing at Caribou Coffee

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 11:38am

Author to hold book signing at Caribou Coffee

ATLANTA -- A Mableton author will hold a book signing at a local coffeeshop next weekend.

Wayne E. Beyea is the author of The Treasure of Valcour Island. He will sign copies of the book Saturday, Apr. 20 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Caribou Coffee on Northside Parkway in Buckhead.

According to Beyea's publisher, Tate Publishing:

It was difficult to hide a body 30 feet long, 2 to 4 feet thick, and weighing nearly 6,000 pounds, but he knew every inch of the half-mile long, pitch-black cavern ... he stretched his massive, dark body against the cool stone wall and tried to blend into the dissipating darkness near the far end of the cavern.

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Four Metro Atlanta Caribou Coffee stores closing April 14

Submitted by Michael H. King, Digital Executive Producer

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 8:06am

Four Metro Atlanta Caribou Coffee stores closing April 14

ATLANTA -- Coffee retailer Caribou Coffee said Monday they were closing four locations in metro Atlanta on April 14 as part of a larger set of store closings.

The company said it will close 80 locations nationally, and convert another 88 locations to Peet's Coffee locations, including the company's remaining nine stores in metro Atlanta.

The local stores that will be closing will be the locations on North Druid Hills Road, the Norcross store on Peachtree Parkway, and both Marietta locations -- on Powers Ferry Road and on Johnson Ferry Road.

The chain, America's second largest coffee chain behind Starbucks, was acquired in December 2012 by Joh. A. Benckiser, the German company which also recently acquired the West Coast coffee chain Peet's.

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Souper Jenny plans to expand to Decatur

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 11:24am

ATLANTA -- Buckhead’s ever-popular lunch spot, Souper Jenny, is beginning plans for its first expansion to the Decatur area. Restaurateur, author, TV personality and owner Jenny Levison felt it was time to take the leap after fourteen successful years in business.

“I’ve always loved Decatur, and now the timing is finally right for a second location in one of my favorite parts of the city!” said Levison. “Now we just have to find the perfect home.”

Levison is currently scouting locations, with the luxury of time on her side. “There’s no real rush or deadline, so I can make sure I find the perfect fit,” she said.

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Taste of Atlanta’s Best Sommelier Competition

Submitted by Atlanta News on Monday, April 8th, 8:54 am

ATLANTA -- Like a fine wine, the Taste of Atlanta Best Sommelier Competition gets better with age. Now back for its second year, this sommelier showdown invites viniculture experts to raise their glasses and put their skills to the test. After completing the preliminary rounds, eligible participants will vie for the distinguished title of Atlanta’s best sommelier at the final competition, hosted by Del Frisco’s Grille.

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Coke partners with Firehouse Subs for national contest

Submitted by Atlanta Busines... on Tuesday, March 5th, 10:31 am

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola and Firehouse Subs are partnering for a national sweepstakes centered on stock car racing.

Coca-Cola is sponsoring the Coca-Cola Photo Finish sweepstakes at Firehouse Subs locations through Apr. 21.

During the contest, life-size cutouts of participating Coca-Cola Racing Family members will be placed in FIrehouse Subs locations. Firehouse Subs guests can snap a photo with the cutout and submit it to win. Guests can submit photos via text to cocacolaphotofinish.com, or entries can be mailed.

Participating drivers include Joey Logano, representing the Georgia and Gulf region; Greg Biffle, representing the West and Central region; Danica Patrick, representing the Florida region; Denny Hamlin, representing the South region; and Tony Stewart, representing the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Atlantans up for Oscars of Food

Submitted by Atlanta Busines... on Wednesday, February 20th, 12:34 pm

ATLANTA -- The James Beard Foundation has announced the semi-finalists for its 2013 awards with a bunch of Georgia chefs and restaurants in the mix.

The award nominees will be announced on Monday, March 18, with the James Beard Foundation Awards taking place on May 3 and 6 in New York City.

Here's a list of the Georgia semi-finalists:

Best New Restaurant:
Cardamom Hill, Atlanta

Best Chef Southeast:
Billy Allin, Cakes & Ale, Decatur, Ga.
Todd Richards, The Shed at Glenwood, Atlanta
Steven Satterfield, Miller Union, Atlanta

Outstanding Chef:
Anne Quatrano, Bacchanalia, Atlanta

Outstanding Pastry Chef:
Aaron Russell, Restaurant Eugene, Atlanta

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