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C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

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Last night I had an amazing time!  Alot of local media was invited out to sample a new menu at C&S  Seafood and Oyster Bar. I love trying new restaurants,it’s so much fun! I know this will be a busy valentine day weekend for alot of couples, so what a perfect time to tell my readers about a great hot spot to try. C & S Seafood and Oyster Bar is located in the Cobb Parkway area of Atlanta. When I walked in the door, I felt like I had entered a fast paced NYC joint.

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Suchita,Gracey and I

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Tom and I (Happy Bday to you!)

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Gracey Hitchcock and I

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Marian and I

The atmosphere felt like a family owned business. It was filled with white linens and wine glasses everywhere, I already loved it. When I chatted with Rich Clark, co-owner of C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar he told me he wanted it to be like a neighborhood place.

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Rich Clark and I

He said mostly 75% of the business comes from people around the area. They opened the restaurant in 2008. Rich studied accounting before transitioning into the restaurant business. He told me he worked his way up from bus boy to general managers, at some of the most upscale restaurants. I asked Rich to give people out there some good advice if they were thinking of opening a business. He told me jokingly but seriously, “CASH FLOW” lol. I agree, it’s a tough economic time, do your research and location is always key. Having great food and great customer service is  very important too!

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Tom Sullivan cheers!

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Tom and Aidan

I must say I enjoyed the raisin bread, the Ricotta meatballs, and the crab cocktail, yummy. Everything else was very good too, those were just my favs. If you ever visit Atlanta or live here please check out the C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar, you will love it.

This weekend they are offering a 3 course meal for 35.00, 50.00 with wine. It was also great seeing Suchita from Good Day Atlanta,Dennis from Jadore Mag,and Marion from Haute Travels. We also celebrated Tom’s b-day, he was so surprised lol. Happy Birthday to you buddy! Gracie Hitchcock from Dolce,Stephanie from Skirt Atlanta and everyone else, it was great seeing and meeting you too!  Shouts out also to Toren Anderson for the invite, everything was lovely!

Here was our 6 Course meal menu:

  • 1st course: Citrus Cured Salmon Gravlax,Marinated veggies served with Gruet sparkling
  • 2nd course: Snow Crab Louis Cocktail served with Sauvignon Blanc
  • 3rd course: Seared Skate Wing Grenobloise Spinach,Parley Potatoes served with Pouilley Fuisse
  • 4th course: Roasted Duck breast,butter nut squash risotto,Orange Gastrique served with Pinot Noir
  • 5th course: Marie Annes Veal & Ricotta Meatballs,Spaghetti Squash served with Cain Cuvee
  • 6th course: Chef’s tasting of desserts Banyuls,Domaind du Mas Blank served with Vieilles Vignes

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www.candsoysterbar.com

FrankSki’s Wine Tasting!

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

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Frank and Tanya Ski at Wine Tasting

Tonight I had the pleasure of attending a great benefit! Im going to say this was in my top 10 of the greatest events I covered all year! Frank Ski and his wife Tanya, hosted a great wine tasting at their beautiful mansion. All the socialites,politicians,celebs and more came out to support their great cause. The  Frank Ski Kids Foundation, helps inner city youth get a chance to learn and excel in art,science and math, and athletics. Their Foundation has done so much for different communities throughout Atlanta and it really shows how much they care!

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Their house was simply gorgeous and their was auction items spread out throughout the home. There was Dr. J signed basketball,artwork,huge bottles of champagne, tickets to sporting events,golf outings and a horse! Ive never been to a live auction where they auctioned off a horse! That was hott and the horse was in attendance!

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Arabian Horse that was auctioned off!

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Dr.J and his wife

There was also plenty of celebrity sightings at the mansion too! I saw Sheree Whitfield,Terry Vaughn, Al Sharpton,Dr.J, Big Boi,Jesse Jackson,Melyssa Ford, Doug E. Fresh,Honorable Andrew Young and his lovely wife Carolyn,CeCe Peniston,Ryan Glover, Suchita,Mark Hayes,Kevin Liles,Judge Penny, and soo many more.

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Frank Ski,Jesse Jackson,Chaku Zulu, and Andrew Young

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Keisha McCotry and I

Everyone looked very nice and the shoe game the women were wearing was on point omg! The food was catered by Carrabba’s Italian Grill and it was so delicious! I also went around the corner and there was my fav! Cami Cakes was in the house and guess what, I didn’t get not one cupcake! When I got back from taking pics, the cupcakes were demolished! I guess that was a good sign but I was pissed I didn’t one, darn it!

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Cami Cakes Owner

Frank Ski and Tanya also gave Blake Sims a check for 500.00. That will go towards his education while in school. It is rumored that his football ability is just like Michael Vick. I wish him luck! The auction started and that was so fun to watch. One item was up to 5,000 dollars. I must say that Frank Ski Kids will be doing alot of great things for next year with the great turn out and live auction! I  cant wait to hear the news of their adventures! I would like to thank Frank Ski and his wife Tanya and 360 media for the invite, I had a Pinktastic time! Pls check out the video and pics below!

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Keisha McCotry,Me and Bria Bryant


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www.frankskikids.org

Good Day Atlanta’s Mark Hayes!

Friday, August 21st, 2009

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Mark Hayes

TalkingWithTami: Mark how did you start your career in journalism?

My first job out of college was parking cars and the Guest Quarters suites hotel…That was so i could continue an internship at WRC-TV. Ultimately i worked for free at a station in Columbia SC and was able to put together my resume tape. I then took a job at NBA Entertainment (Inside Stuff) and was able to send out my tape until i got hired for my first on air gig in ALbany GA…

TalkingWithTami:  How did you land your job at Good Day Atlanta?

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The Good Day Atlanta Crew

I got real lucky–i had just been let go–aka Fired in Detroit and was looking for work. GDA was making some changes and through my agent and a consultant i was brought in for an interview and an audition. They called a few weeks later to say they wanted to offer me the job–I was elated!

TalkingWithTami: What has been your coolest interview and most memorable guest?

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Mark Hayes and Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery

We’ve had some amazing guests on our show–from the children of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr….Denzel Washington…George Clooney…Rev Al Sharpton…But the most memorable would probably be Dr. Ruth. She is a ball of fire and full of energy. And she left me absolutely speechless with her frank talk about sex and pleasing the female anatomy. LOL. The coolest probably Terry Bradshaw from the Pittsburgh Steelers and Hall of Famer–he was so much fun and I grew up watching his amazing talent each and every sunday! Another amazing interview was civil rights pioneer Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery. A remarkable human being and full of so much charisma and intestinal fortitude. And I cant forget my first day on the job…Maya Angelou–words can’t describe the grace and class that she exudes. An amazing woman!

TalkingWithTami: Give us one key point when trying to break into tv?

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Mark at work

 A key point to remember when trying to break into TV is perserverance–dont give up on your dream. and have a plan–if you want to get on air you have to get out there and beat the bushes. Stop by tv stations with no openings and ask to chat with the news director–when an opening pops up–he’ll be able to put a face with the resume! No substitute for showing folks how passionate you are about television. Also get as much training as possible training as you can–the more you can do and the more knowledgeable you are about technology the more marketable you are to future employers!

TalkingWithTami: I love to eat! Tell us one of your fav restaurants to dine at in Atlanta and why?

I’d have to say my favorite restaurant in Atl is Rathbuns–hands down! Everything is good-Kevin is an amazing chef–one of the best in the entire country…so innovative and creative…For example he does a sweet potato fry with tobasco and powdered sugar. Different right–but what an incredible taste and flavor…Rathbuns rocks!

www.myfoxatlanta.com