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'Cue Restaurant, Finger-Lickin Good!

'Cue Restaurant, Finger-Lickin Good!

I live up in the boonies outside of Atlanta, and that could be a good thing or that could be a bad thing when it comes to finding some good eating. Take for instance when you want some good, ol’ fashion, finger-licking barbecue. There are not that many places to choose from in my area. I thought I would have to drive into the heart of the city until I got wind of a new place that has been open for seven months that’s simply called ‘Cue, owned by two partners, Gene Pica and Chris Hilton.

I was very eager to try it out and, with gas prices being high as heck, I was praying that it was good. When I walked in, the first thing I smelled was the aroma of hickory wood burning. Yes,  this was going to be a great experience. The friendly waitress sat me down, and I started to look over the menu.

DINNERS ON A DIME: Local Breakfast Eats

DINNERS ON A DIME: Local Breakfast Eats

DULUTH, Ga. – This week, Dinners on a Dime features local breakfast eats. Every Tuesday Where U Live chooses four favorite eats in your area for you to take your family and friends for a fabulous meal, under $20.

The Rexall Grill is a crowd pleaser. This restaurant is casual and most visitors come back for more. Rexall Grill serves southern food and many say it takes like “home cooked food”. The restaurant opens, pretty, early at 5:30 a.m. and they only accept cash, so be sure to have it. Come visit the restaurant at 3165 Buford Highway in Duluth.

This restaurant is described as offering “everything you could possibly want 24 hours a day”. The Georgia Diner is a classic, “greasy spoon” diner, located in Lawrenceville, which offers classic dinner breakfast, lunch and dinner. Most of the offerings are under $10 and they even use real eggs.

Mother's Day at Purple Rain Restaurant & Lounge

Mother's Day at Purple Rain Restaurant & Lounge

 

My kids wanted to do something fun to celebrate Mother’s Day with me so I said, hey let’s go to my friend Rachel’s place. The kids had never met her but I told them they would love the newly opened spot in Duluth,Ga.I put on one of my favorite dresses and found one of the biggest hats I owned and we were off to brunch at Purple Rain Restaurant & Lounge. It was a gorgeous day here in Atlanta,Ga so I was excited to get out and enjoy the sunshine. 

Genghis Grill (Mall of Georgia)

Genghis Grill (Mall of Georgia)

Last week my son and I went on our monthly date night and this time we popped into a new place called, Genghis Grill which is located at Mall of Georgia. I try to show my son how to treat a lady, so we hang out and try  new places to eat and we both agreed on this new restaurant that we had been eyeing for awhile now. Genghis Grill opened a few months ago after NY Pizza closed earlier this year.

We walked in and liked the atmosphere, and then we heard a bong. When your food is ready, they hit the bong to let you know. My son loved it; I was startled. In the rear of the restaurant you load up red bowls with protein (the meat of your choice), seasonings, veggies and sauces. First, load up your bowl with protein items that include chicken, ham, steak, pork, shrimp and more. Next, add seasonings. They offer cajun, cayenne, red pepper, ginger and so on. Then, choose your veggies, which range from corn, bamboo shoots, bok choy, cabbage and more.

Happy indeed: Half-price Frappuccinos during Starbucks Happy Hour

Happy indeed: Half-price Frappuccinos during Starbucks Happy Hour

ATLANTA -- Happy Friday! Celebrate the start of the weekend with a half-price however-you-want-it Frappuccino from Starbucks.

On May 6, participating Starbucks stores will hold the first Frappuccino Happy Hour from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. All flavors and sizes of the popular blended coffee drink are half-price during Happy Hour.

Starbucks is also bringing back two coconut drinks for summer.

The Mocha Coconut Frappuccino is a signature flavor in the chain's Hawaii stores.

Mimi's Cafe honors moms with free chocolate

Mimi's Cafe honors moms with free chocolate

ATLANTA -- Mimi's Cafe is sweetening Mother's Day with a complimentary Ghirardelli chocolate and caramel bar.

This treat will be offered to moms who dine at Mimi's after 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 8.

"Moms share memorable moments at Mimi's, whether it's a casual dinner with friends or festive occasion like Mother's Day. And that calls for an extra special treat," said Mimi Somerman, senior vice president of marketing for Mimi's Cafe.

The restaurant will have regular business hours on Mother's Day. Mimi's Cafe has two Metro Atlanta locations:

* Buford (1880 Mall of Georgia Boulevard, 30519)
* Dunwoody (1221 Ashford Crossing, 30346)

A minimum purchase of $10 per mom is required to receive the chocolate bar.

DINNERS ON A DIME: Cinco de Mayo

DINNERS ON A DIME: Cinco de Mayo

BUFORD, Ga. – This week, Dinners on a Dime features local Cinco de Mayo eats. Every Tuesday Where U Live will choose four favorite eats in your area for you to take your family and friends for a fabulous meal, under $20.

Cheeky’s, the Birthplace of the Beer Table, will be offering live music all day. At their Suwanee and Cumming locations, Cheeky’s will have $2 Tecate, $12 buckets of Dos Equis and Sol beers. The restaurant offers custom tacos, a list of salsas and a selection of sandwiches; entrees don’t exceed $15 and the restaurant is located at 1039 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Suwannee and 410 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming.

Chonas Mexican Grill in Lawrenceville will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with their regular specials. Chonas offers a long list of imported and domestic beers; they also offer classic Margaritas in, both, glasses and pitchers.