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Cooking is Bringing You Down – Check Out These Fab Restaurants

November 25, 2009 by Inna | Comments (0)


Thanksgiving is about giving thanks and being surrounded by the people that mean most in your life. This year why not take your family for a one of a kind Thanksgiving experience at one of these Atlanta favorites less spend time slaving over the oven and more time reconnecting.

  • Blue Willow Inn
    Come experience Southern hospitality at it’s finest. Located in the heart of the historic district of Social Circle, this traditional thanksgiving dinner will have you thanking your lucky stars! “We designed the Inn as a way to transport our visitors back to simpler time and this authentic replication will allow us to experience the holiday as it was originally intended.”
  • The Colonnade
    An Atlanta favorite for over 80 years. This family owned restaurant will offer up the best Thanksgiving has to offer so make sure you reserve today for space is limited.
  • The Old Bulloch House in Warm Springs
    Looking for a more homey experience come to this dainty little 1893 cottage and enjoy home-cooked meals just like those cooked in the past!
  • Copeland’s
    With three locations and nation wide shipping they have been serving up delicious cajun fried turkeys for over ten years now!

Black Friday Steals and Deals – Atlanta

November 23, 2009 by Inna | Comments (0)


Black Friday 2009
Black Friday marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. This year, instead of struggling your way through the hordes at big retail stores, go to places that will give you special attention and prices! We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite businesses that will be having sales and even featuring discounts especially for CRAVE readers. Happy holidays!

At the Collective
Located in Inman Park
280 Elizabeth Street, Suite B103
atthecollective.com
The first 50 buyers will be offered a choice of artwork from a fabulous grab bag. Come early to get the best pick from Hand Made and Fair Trade items from contributing artists and Sally B’s Skin Yummies.
Beauty by Alethea
Tuxedo Atrium
3833 Roswell Rd., Suite 116
beautybyalethea.com
Will be offering $50 off of your first Radio Frequency Body Contouring/Cellulite Treatment as well as off of their Famous Refresh Laser Facial.
Gift Certificates are $100 for a $150 value!
Felted Heart
405 Sinclair Ave. NE
feltedheart.com
10% discount at the Beehive Co-Op on any Felted heart items when you mention CRAVE.
Finders Keepers
fkconsign.com
All 3 stores are having a sale: Visit site for locations
Boutique: 30% off the entire store
Fashions: 40% off all jackets and blazers and coats
Furnishings: 25% off all holiday decor and decorations
In addition if you are wearing all black, you get an additional 5% off your total purchase!
Indigo Bath and Body
indigobathandbody.com
Free gift and free shipping for the first 100 customers who enter CRAVE in their shopping cart.
JaLa Designs LLC
jala-designs.com
Free shipping until December 16th (using UPS Ground and discounted at checkout)
Extended return policy (returns up until Jan. 15th)
Please use link above.
Karmic Kookies
karmickookies.com
10% off all orders on Black Friday.
CLAMIK Beautique
Castleberry Hill 238 Walker St. @ Fair St. Unit#3
lamik-beauty.com
20% off makeup and facial care products & eyelash services the entire day when they mention CRAVE.
Mama Bath & Body
loveyourmama.com
Store will be closed thanksgiving weekend but check out their great online special!
Free shipping on purchases over $50, and 15% off purchases over $100.
Meringue
1393 N Highland Ave NE
meringueboutique.net
25% off the whole store (excluding already marked down merchandise)!
Mickey Lynn Designs
mickeylynndesigns.com
On the website or in store, promo code CRAVE will take $10 off their purchase.
Miss Pickles Press
misspicklespress.com
Good for 10% off any custom stationery order ordered on Black Friday. The discount code will be CRAVE.
Nichola
nicholaonline.com
5% discount on orders placed through our website on Black Friday only.
Oana Hogrefe Photography
shutterview.com
Make your money go 50% further on Black Friday! Buy a photography gift certificate, for you or as a gift, and get 50% more than what you pay.

for. For example, get $300 worth of photography for only $200!
Available in any amount.
These are redeemable towards any sessions or products and expire May 31st 2010.
Contact Oana at oana@shutterview.com and mention the passcode “crave black”, and the dollar amount you would like to purchase.
Pashmere
4600 West Village Place
Suite 3001, Smryna, Ga 30080
pashmereboutique.com
Opens early
From 9am-1pm everything will be 40% off and all ready marked down items will be 70% off.
From 1-4pm everything will be 30% off and all ready marked down items will be 70% off.
From 4-7:30 everything 20% all ready marked down items will be 70% off.
Proud Working Mommy
proudworkingmommy.com
15% off on Black Friday.
Scrapbook Mamma
scrapbookmamma.com
10% discount on any size Custom Photo book to anyone who mentions CRAVE and a FREE Slideshow of the photos used in their photo book. >Additionally will be offering a 20% discount on the 2nd ,3rd or 4th copy of the same book.
Stylish Consignments
5514 Lawrenceville Hwy Suite E
Lilburn, GA 30047
stylishconsignments.com
Will be offering our “BREAKFAST, BOWS, & BLACK 8 BALLS” promo for Black Friday.
Why Wait until Black Friday? Save all week at Stylish Consignments!
EVERYTHING IS ON SALE!Save 10-75% Off Nov 24th-27th On Name Brands including Ann Taylor, INC, Ellen Tracy, bebe, Guess, Chico’s, Banana Republic, Adrianna Papell, Jones New York and More! Ladies Juniors-Curvatious!
Enjoy Free Breakfast, Bows, and Black 8 Balls Tuesday thru Friday Only.
Let the Black Ball Determine your Extra Luck! Come Eat, Be Merry, And Save at Stylish Consignments.
Sunny’s Hair and Wigs
2295 Peachtree Road NE
sunnyshair.com
Friday Nov 27th from 12pm-7pm, the Atlanta store will feature a 10% off any purchase when mentioning CRAVE at checkout.
Online they will offer a Black Monday special for CRAVE readers. When you enter Crave10 at checkout you will receive 10% off all orders plus a free CRAVE goodie sample bag of our favorite holiday products! This offer is valid until Dec. 1st.
West Coast Workout
175 Mt Vernon Hwy NW, Sandy Springs, GA
westcoastworkout.com
Will be giving a 10% discount on any fitness class package for those who mention CRAVE.

Also check out @craveatlanta for more deals look for #cravedeals

* the CRAVE company is not responsible for any changes and variations with these discounts and deals

CRAVE-ing a Burger? We Know Where You Can Find “The World’s Finest”

November 2, 2009 by Amanda | Comments (0)


BuiltBurger truly does “take the burger to a new level.” Gourmet burgers sent right to your doorstep? Alright! Choose your burger with a given variety of meats, flavors, occasions, and “BuiltBurger Faves.” Did someone say Trailblazer Melt? Oh My! They tagline themselves as “the world’s finest burger.” Does this statement leave you curious? Please read on as CRAVE asks BuiltBurger co-owner, Rebecca Makuen, some questions about her tantalizing burger business.

What was the inspiration behind BuiltBurger?
For a long time, we were disappointed with every single prepared burger we tasted at home or restaurants. We discovered we made a much better product ourselves and decided to go for it. Plus, what’s better than an amazing burger?

How have you found success?
We receive extraordinary reviews from everyone who tastes a BuiltBurger. As a startup, we are simply pounding the pavement to create brand awareness in Seattle and beyond. It’s all about getting customers to try the product and fall in love with the flavors, quality and service you expect from BuiltBurger.

The “world’s finest burger” is such a statement! Tell us why?
When we were soliciting reviews of our burgers prior to our launch, all we heard was that statement…so, it stuck as our tagline. If you haven’t tried them yet, taste a few and see for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.

What is your BuiltBurger fave?
That’s a really tough choice because they are all so unique. Three are tied for first place: The Utopia Chicken, The Magnificent Chorizo and The Stellar Short Rib (all my favorites so far).

Which burger is your most popular?
The Pinnacle Bacon Bleu! Who doesn’t like bacon?

A build-your-own burger company… You definitely thought outside the box. How can you encourage other female entrepreneurs to do the same?
Don’t be afraid. You have to seize the moment. Right now is the best time to follow your passion. Plus, starting a business with the people you love the most is incredibly rewarding and a lot of fun.

What could be a better time than today to check out BuiltBurger. Send a few invites to friends and celebrate the summer before the rain hits. Impress your guests with the brilliant flavors of Built Burgers’ cuisine! Delicious food delivered right to your doorstep. It doesn’t get much better than that!

Time Saving Solutions: Dry Shampoo

November 2, 2009 by Amanda | Comments (0)


dryshampoo

Who really wants to wash their hair every day? For years I used my mother’s second day hair ‘trick’ of sprinkling baby powder on my crown to absorb excess oil. The technique is fine in a quick pinch but the heavy white residue can leave embarrassing flakes on your clothing and look messy under bright lights.

Thankfully a new generation of dry shampoos exist that enable you to sleep in longer, preserve a blow out or get a mid-day volume lift.

Check out our favs below.

The All Nighter is made with natural plant-based ingredients and natural minerals, gently scented with essence of tangerine (to freshen without being too perfume-y). The All Nighter Styling Powder also contains real silk powder to add manageability to hair, and it imparts a luxurious satiny feel. It’s even available in six shades which is great news for brunettes.

Lulu Organics hair powder is made with white clay, baking soda, USDA Organic corn starch and rice powder, and Oregon Tilth Certified Organic horsetail powder and essential oils. This earth friendly formula is available in four delicious, distinctive scents: Lavender/ Clary Sage, Patchouli/ Amber, Jasmine and Tuberrose.

Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo is based on softening, protective oat extract, cyclodextrins and natural polysaccharides to clean the hair without washing, as often as required. Your hair regains volume and lightness within minutes. It’s a bit pricey and hard to find in stores, but it’s worth it for the scent, and lack of residue this project leaves.

Ever use a dry shampoo, dish about it here?

10 Hot Cocktails for Fall Fetes

November 2, 2009 by Amanda | Comments (0)


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When days grow longer and nights cool off, its time to trade tank tops for turtlenecks and mojitos for hot toddies. As entertainment season warms up, we recommend serving these festive beverages exploding with rich flavors.

Recipes links via Fineliving.com

What’s your favorite cold weather cocktail?