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DINNERS ON A DIME: Southern Soul Food Spots

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, 3:01pm
DINNERS ON A DIME: Southern Soul Food Spots

ATLANTA, Ga. – This week, Dinners on a Dime features the best in local soul food. Every Tuesday Where U Live chooses four favorite eats in your area for you to take your family and friends for a fabulous meal for a price that’s economically feasible in today’s economy.

Local political hub and famous soul food restaurant, Paschal’s Restaurant, tops our list. Come to this restaurant on Sunday afternoon and you can hob-nob and stand shoulder to shoulder with Atlanta’s political elite. The restaurant is known for their “Southern Fried Chicken” served with their famous home-style sides, which include black-eyed peas, fried okra and collard greens. They also offer classic southern cuisine like Shrimp and Grits and Fried Catfish. The restaurant is located at 180-B Northside Drive in Atlanta.

Busy Bee Café offers daily specials; from their Monday Meatloaf to their Baked Tilapia on Fridays, they’ve got it all.

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DINNERS ON A DIME: CupcakeMania

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, 2:21pm
DINNERS ON A DIME: CupcakeMania

ATLANTA, Ga. – This week, Dinners on a Dime features the best in local cupcake bakeries. Every Tuesday Where U Live chooses four favorite eats in your area for you to take your family and friends for a fabulous meal for a price that’s economically feasible in today’s economy.

Described as one of the premier cupcakery in Atlanta, CamiCakes “specializes in gourmet cupcakes for Atlantan’s to enjoy for every occasion. The bakery offers an array of cupcakes like the Lemon Drop, Sweet Potato, Strawberries and Cream and the CinnaSwirl. The shop isn’t open on Sunday’s and sometimes they offer half-price cupcakes on Saturday, in order to sellout. All cupcakes are baked fresh, daily. And this shop has locations in Jacksonville and Tinseltown, Florida. CamiCakes is located at 2221 Peachtree Road in Atlanta.

Tucked away in Milton, Jilly’s Cupcakery is a family owned cupcake bakery which offers cupcakes for every occasion.

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DINNERS ON A DIME: Real Southern Bar-B-Que

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer
Monday, May 23rd, 2011, 9:39pm
DINNERS ON A DIME: Real Southern Bar-B-Que

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. – This week, Dinners on a Dime features the best in local BBQ. Every Tuesday Where U Live chooses four favorite eats in your area for you to take your family and friends for a fabulous meal for a price that’s economically feasible in today’s economy.

Harold’s Barbeque is a pretty popular restaurant with those of the “old guard” Atlanta. Perhaps, pretty popular is an understatement because according to some Harold’s is “the Georgia Bar-B-Que”. The restaurant which was frequented by the late Southern writer Lewis Grizzard epitomizes old Atlanta; and they even still have a sign sponsored by Coca-Cola. Harold’s is cash only so bring your wallet. The restaurant is located at 171 McDonough Boulevard in Atlanta.

Popular wrestler Abdullah the Butcher chops and smokes the opposition in and outside of the ring.

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Groupon Quiznos Deal

Submitted by Pretty Frugal Diva, Pretty Frugal Diva
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011, 7:34am
Groupon Quiznos Deal

Looking to save on lunch?

Well, TODAY, Groupon has a great nationwide deal with Quiznos. For today only, get 8 regular subs for only $26.00. There are of course some rules that go along with this but for the price you can't beat it.  You can sign up for this great deal by clicking here.

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DINNERS ON A DIME: Sushi Spots

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011, 4:32pm
DINNERS ON A DIME: Sushi Spots

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. – This week, Dinners on a Dime features local sushi restaurants. Every Tuesday Where U Live chooses four favorite eats in your area for you to take your family and friends for a fabulous meal for a price that’s economically feasible in today’s economy.

The Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, Wasabi, is a pretty good sushi restaurant according to Douglasville residents. This restaurant offers hibachi and a long list of sushi selections. Most of the rolls sold at the restaurant are sold for under $10 and although the restaurant doubles as a steakhouse, it offers a three page long sushi menu. The restaurant is located at 9436 Highway 5 in Douglasville.

Popular Vinnings restaurant, Orient Express, is famous for their variety of sushi rolls and creative Asian inspired meals. The restaurant offers house sushi rolls, special sushi rolls and dinner sushi combinations.

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DINNERS ON A DIME: Local Breakfast Eats

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011, 12:25pm
DINNERS ON A DIME: Local Breakfast Eats

ATLANTA, 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.

Locals love White House Restaurant, the restaurant which is located in Buckhead is an independently owned Greek-American diner. The place is tiny and easy to miss but diners love this restaurant for its quirky feel. The restaurant serves omlettes, pancakes, sandwiches and other Greek fare; however, people love their breakfast menu, above all. The restaurant is open from 6:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. It’s located at 3172 Peachtree Road in Buckhead.

Ria’s Bluebird which is located in the Grant Park neighborhood is a favorite among the Atlanta’s inTown crowd. Their popular dishes include: Fish and Grits, the Bluebird Burrito and the Southwest Tofu Scramble. The restaurant is located near the King Memorial Marta station.

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Happy indeed: Half-price Frappuccinos during Starbucks Happy Hour

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Friday, May 6th, 2011, 7:52am
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.

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