EVOS: Really is “Feel Good Fast Food”

EVOS Prado – 5590 Roswell Road, Suite 140, Atlanta, GA 30308

When thinking about fast food most people think of fatty burgers and fries topped off with an even fattier milkshake. When thinking about healthy, organic or even vegitarian/vegan foods, people’s mind tend to think bran and bland. Well Evos gives you the best of the fast food world without the hormones and dirty brown grease.

At Evos you can get a Freerange Steakburger, a vegan soy burger, and airbaked fries and chicken strips. They also have wraps and fresh salad made with organic greens. The airbaked fries are light, clean and crisp and the “EVOS Ketchup Karma” station which features Original Americana, Garlic Gravity, Cayenne Firewalker and Mesquite Magic promise to satify anyone’s palate. My little cocoa chickadee proclaimed their chicken strips the best she had ever tasted.

The staff is patient and helpful in selecting the delicious eats. So great food, great service and did I mention free wi-fi, how much does all of this cost. With a kids eat free special our Veggie Garden Grill, Kids Airbaked Chicken Strips, 2 small drinks and large Airfries came to less than $10.00, which I could easily spend more when visiting the arches or his royal highness.

With the promise that there will be no guilt associated with the consumption of any of the menus’ earthly delights who can resist. Visit www.evos.com for menu and locations.

***Atlanta mid and downtowners will be happy to know that another location is soon opening at Viewpoint (855 Peachtree St.), and a little birdie told me this location may also serve adult libations.***

The Blackwood Pizza Bar

Tired of the regular pizza shop?

The Blackwood Pizza Bar located at 3560 Camp Creek Parkway, East Point, GA 30344, is a pizzeria touched with a little soul. Along with the regular tables you see in restaurants, they also have sofas and other big comfy chairs for you to fall into as you listen to a live band. Staff has been friendly, which is always a plus. Topping the soul, the customer focused staff and decor is the food. The pizza is GREAT and moderately priced!

Cocoa Chicks will definitely be there again!

Sidenote to the owner: You should really get your website finished. Your online presence should be just as fresh and intriguing as your real life presence ;). Keep up the good work!

Dining On A Dime

If you love Thai food, we have a spot for you!

Treat your taste buds and your wallet to Erawan Organic Thai Restaurant located in Sandy Springs, GA. The food is fresh, organic, and vegetarian-friendly. It also won't take you to the bank. My favorite dish is the organic chicken panang with brown rice.

Erawan Organic Thai Restaurant - 7855 Roswell Road - Sandy Springs, GA 30350

What's Up?...Thumbs Up

Looking for a GREAT breakfast spot? Take yourself to the historic Old Fourth Ward district and walk into Thumbs Up. Located at 573 Edgewood Ave, Thumbs Up diner has the formula for breakfast. With a pretty much friendly staff and items on the menu such as Yukon Omelette (Smoked Salmon, fresh spinach and cream cheese); buckwheat pecan pancakes and The Heap (seasoned spuds topped with cheddar/jack cheese, two eggs any style and a choice of chopped turkey bacon, chopped country sausage, chopped veggie sausage and much more). The best part is the price and the amount of food they give you. I have not been able to finish a plate yet.

Pros: Portland Scramble Omelette, Multi-grain biscuit, pecan pancakes, price and great food!

Cons: If you go on a weekend anytime after 10 am you will wait a very long time.

Enjoy!

Sunday Brunch and Jazz at Copeland's of Buckhead

Looking for a good brunch that will not take you to the bank?  Go to 3365 Piedmont Road on Sunday from 10-3!  You will eat yourself into a coma for $14.99.  They have catfish, mac & cheese, wings, mashed potatoes, cajun eggs, scrambled eggs, cheesy grits, french toast, waffles, omelette station and I hope your sitting for this one:  A FONDU STATION!!  I can keep going on the food list, but you get the drift.

I go approximately once a month and I never have to wait to be seated, my server is friendly and professional all the time and I never wait for the food to be replenished. Consistency and customer service is a HUGE plus and Copeland's of Buckhead does not lack in either.

Pros
Variety of food
Great price
Friendly and professional staff
Enjoyable jazz band
Lots of parking

Cons - can't think of any!  The only 'possible' con is if you arrive during the church let out that's in the vicinity, traffic and parking could be a headache.

Wonderful Wines @ Vino Libro

Nestled in the booming Glenwood Park area, Vino Libro is a hidden treasure you must find!  Tucked away at 933 Garrett Street, the attractive store front, big beautiful windows and a nice outside sitting area are just a few of the many perks about this place. I could have sat outside and never entered and would have been completely satisfied but I would have missed the best part: INSIDE!

When you walk into Vino Libro you are welcomed with a bright spacious place, beautiful décor and great customer service. Our server Matt was a wine phenom. He thoroughly explained each wine we questioned and knew exactly what wine we would like! Matt was knowledgeable, engaging and down right friendly! Although you were as cute as a button Matt, we must move on to the menu!

They have wines from Italy, Argentina, South Africa, France, Australia, Cali, Oregon.. the list goes on! With selections such as Nivasco Brachetto, Seven Sisters Bukettraube and Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay, Vino Libro is bound to satisfy all wine lovers and make new wine lovers. The food was just as impressive. They had just enough choices so that the food would not take away from all the wonderful wines.  You can tell by the way I inhaled my salad, there’s a huge focus on TASTE. This is without a doubt, my new spot.

Side note to the men: TAKE YOUR LADY TO THIS PLACE. We’re trying to help you out here. You’re not sure where to go on that first date or if she’s tired of going to the same place over and over again, Vino Libro is the spot. With lots of close sitting arrangements, love seats, soft comfy sofas, low music playing in the background coupled with 2 or 3 glasses of wine, this is a set up for a wonderful grand finale! ;)

Until next time my friends...

Ciao'