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Georgia Aquarium Fun Fun Fun!!!

ImageHello Beluga Whales. Aren’t they just so beyond words, peaceful, omnipresent, joyous! There is such a strong connection with these gentle mammals. 

When we first arrived we were informed the Dolphin Tales Show was about to start in 15 minutes. Image

We got in and found three seats up top in the middle. The show is pretty amazing. The dolphin are truly awesome. You have to see this it will give you chills. Admission to the show is included in your admission to the Aquarium. (Quick tip: Go to the kiosks outside to purchase your tickets. It is much quicker.)

Then we decided to go Ocean Voyager. Lucked out again, they were about to feed the whale sharks! ImageSo you are in an acrylic tunnel and these humongous sharks are all swimming above you, it is so cool! But, that wasn’t enough for us we wanted to go up top and see what goes on behind the scenes. You can do this too, there are two tours for this area. One is for 20 minutes and the other is for an hour. We opted for the 20 minutes, so worth it! Image

There is so much to see and do at the Aquarium. Take the kids go this summer. Have a blast and let me know what you think!

Oh, you can pet and touch a lot of creatures too! Image

Historic Chamblee

ImageThis is obviously Chamblee City Hall. Across the street is my favorite furniture consignment shop,ImageConsignment Furniture Depot. If you need a new dining room table and chairs or sofa, bedroom, outdoor furniture or a greeting card (yes, they really have them too) I had to walk off my lunch from Southbound, the shrimp and grits, so onto The Ice House, next door.ImageThis place rocks, it has a little bit of everything interesting. I don’t know if you’ve seen the retro looking refrigerators they sell now, well, they sell them here. They have cool totes and lots of collectables. I love this bar. Let me know what you think…Image

All up and down Peachtree Rd. (in Chamblee) are Antique Stores filled to the brim with treasures! Here’s what the fox said.Image

Took that with my iphone.

Then took the long trek to the end of the road across from a really cool cemetery. Was this place Image

They make all kinds of furniture and frames and really cool items from reclaimed wood. They have cool metal flowers and all kinds of interesting stuff. It’s a fun Staycation in Chamblee. Down the other end of the road is Maison Robert Chocolates, whoa, that will take a whole other day.

Check out Historic Chamblee, my final stop was here.ImageChamblee Bistro, is a comfy little sandwich shop. Great sandwiches, and the best brownies ever. That is what the sign said, I took the challenge and I agree, it is the best! I cannot wait to hear what you think!

 

Southbound (restaurant in Historic Chamblee)

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Southbound is a fairly new restaurant in Historic Chamblee. (It is very new) I should give it a couple tries but it was such a positive visit on my first time. It has a super high energy, great vibe when you walk in. Very welcoming and comfortable! People are pleasant and extremely cheerful, without being phony.

The interior is way cool, very homey. Lot’s of brick, cool light fixtures, great bar! Warmth everywhere. Southbound #2Look at those cool light fixtures.

My waitress was awesome, I felt like I had known her forever. Her description of the food was wonderful. That is what led me to order the shrimp and grits. The best shrimp and grits I have ever had was in Charleston, until today. These were different than the Charleston grits, but they were great! The shrimp was cooked perfectly. The grits were creamy and smooth with these wonderful roasted tomatoes and some roasted garlic and onions. (my mouth is watering right now) I have a photo! Image

Oh and crispy smoked pork belly, yes! It was delicious! I will be back and I will let you know what was great after that visit.

Super H Mart

Image First things first, you can take photos at Super H Mart! Oh and everything is “super”! The fruit and veggies and beautiful and really reasonable. Then the meat, honestly it was such a nice meat department, but, what I came for was the seafood.ImageBut more specifically, the salmon. IMG_1926This man was cracking me up. He was so accommodating! After seafood, I went to canned goods, they have my favorite refried beans.  IMG_1933 After you checkout they have a food court of sorts.   Let me know what you think!

The General Muir

The General Muir

I went to visit a friend at Emory Hospital today and her brother reminded me about Emory Point.
So, then I had Reuben on the mind. So, off to the General Muir. Waiter was excellent! Loved him. The Reuben is very good. The fries are great! The Coke hecho en Mexico was excellent.
This place is yummy! I have only had very good meals here. Get on over there!
The cheesecake will blow your mind! (and I don’t like cheesecake).