‘food’

Birthday Brunch with Ahsh!

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

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Happy Birthday Ahsh!

My dear friend Ashlanda Murphy had a birthday brunch over the weekend. I’ve featured her on my blog a few times but she owns www.vixenvaletservice.com. I met her a few years ago and I just thought that she has the cutest business when she told me about it. Well her company has grown so much over the years and we have stayed in touch!

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She invited me out to her birthday brunch at Pappadeux’s which is located in Alpharetta,Ga. They have several locations but thats the one we met at. She was happy to see her family and friends come out to share in her special day.I gave her a Lolita birthday candle. We then headed right over to the buffet table lol. Enjoy the pics and shout out to Ahsh for being such a sweetie pie and great women in business! Cheers!

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Her Family & Friends

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The Pappadeux’s Buffet, yeah!

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Valentine’s Secret Supper

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

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Black Tie Barbecue Secret Supper

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Saturday morning I got a great invite in my inbox. It was a Secret Supper for Valentines Day. I was thrilled to go to this because I had heard soo much about it. I had the pleasure of meeting Spencer and his lovely wife Allison Humphrey they co own Black Tie Barbecue. They are such a loving couple and told me all about their secret dining.I was so eager to go and learn more! They  give the best secret dining experiences here in Atlanta. The couple met in college and now are living out their dream! I love a great love story!

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The Black Barbecue team all together!

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Spencer Humphrey and I

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Tara Holland and I

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Me,Allison and Patti


Later that night ,I got all perty to attend their secret dinner. It was held at Atlantic Station in one of the office buildings.When I entered the building I knew it was suppose to be on the 8th floor. We were told to stay in the lobby till everything was perfect. I chatted with some friends I knew, like fellow blogger Patti and her hubby Eric and my other friend Tara who’s a great marketer here in Atlanta. It was getting very suspenseful and everyone was wondering what was going to happen next.

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Patti Davis and I

Soon after, we went up the elevators and there were 2 huge doors that swung open. All I could see was candles lit everywhere overlooking Atlanta. It was the most prettiest thing I had ever seen. It was very romantic. I was alone because my hubby works nights, but you could smell the love in the air(and the food lol). A band was there too and the songstress name was Dawn McClain. They did a wonderful job keeping us entertained as couples slow danced to her songs.

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Overlooking Atlanta

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Singer Dawn McClain and the band

We were served a 6 course meal and you guys know I  was loving that. We had:

  • Duck and Chicken sausage
  • Tomato Tart
  • Salad
  • BBQ Short Ribs
  • Chicken Diane
  • Beef Short Rib,Bok Choy-Potato-Veggies
  • Cheesecake and strawberries & Wine

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Myleik Teele and I

I want to thank Spencer and his adorable wife Allison for inviting me out! Everything was so well thought out and very Romantic. I was very impressed with your presentation and I wish you guys lots of success with your business. From looking around the room everyone seemed to be having a wonderful time and it was a very classy affair! Keep up the good work it was simply delish!

For further info about Black Tie’s Barbecue’s secret suppers please visit: www.black-tie-barbecue.com

Some pics provided by black- tie- barbecue

Carrabbas’s Italian Grill!

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

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I remember I tasted Carrabba’s for the first time. It was at Frank Ski’s wine tasting and I fell in love with it. I have a soft spot for good Italian food. When I tasted the food I asked the owner Brett Cavalli could I come in and try the restaurant, we set it up and today I was able to go try it out with my husband. The Carrabbas that I went to is located at the perimeter mall area. I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant and it reminded you of a lil cafe that you would eat outside at. It was very cozy and the aroma of the food cooking was such a great smell.

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Brett the owner manager,cook greeted us and told me that he would make us some speciality and popular dishes! I was too excited to try everything. He said the most popular things on the menu were the Chicken Bryan,Chicken Marsala,Filet Marsala and the Shrimp Sampi. When he brought out the Shrimp Sampi,my hubby and I immediately started arguing over who was going to eat the last shrimp!

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Shrimp Sampi

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Filet Marsala

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Chicken Marsala

Carrabbas has 7 locations but all the fun is at the location at Perimeter. Brett told me he has always loved the food business and that he has ran the restaurant for 3yrs. They also deliver to companies in the area. I also loved the dessert which was called Sonyodi Chocolata,too yummy!

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C0-Owner Brett Caballi and I

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Sonyodi Chocolata

From now on I will be doing my own restaurant reviews, because he eats too much lol. Yes the food was very good and every thing they brought out just got better and better omg! We enjoyed everything and the Filet Marsala was so tender and juicy! If your in the Atlanta area please stop into Carrabba’s and tell them I sent you!

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*One lucky winner has a chance to win a free gift certificate to eat at Carrabba’s by leaving a comment below, good luck! The winner will be notified by email!

Update: Winner was Rhonda Gibson! I have emailed you,you have 24 hrs to respond,thanks

www.carrabbas.com