Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Conveniently located near Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Canvas Cafe serves a range of breakfast, lunch and snack items as well as beverages.
Canvas Cafe & Bakery has an open, sunny setting with plenty of seating. Whether stopping in for breakfast, lunch or a snack you won't be disappointed. Service: Canvas is located near Kennestone Hospital and has the steady business to prove it. While the restaurant is typically busy, the service is not excessively slow. There is often a wait, but it is not a long one. The service is friendly and welcoming. Coffee: Lattes, mocha, cappuccino, light roast, dark roast, cafe au lait—you know the drill. The vanilla latte was on the strong side, which can be just what you want depending on the morning. It was a creamy and satisfying drink and a good start to the day. Food: The prices are reasonable. The sandwiches, burgers and salads are filling…
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Take a look at the latest Marietta food scores for schools, Wendy's, Williamson Bros., Coisas do Brasil, Frank's Cajun and Soul Kitchen and more.
Here are some Cobb County food service inspection scores, conducted by the Cobb & Douglas Public Health Department, for establishments in our community: Fair Oaks Elementary School 407 Barber Rd. Score: 100 Grade: A Inspection Date: April 24, 2012 Wendy's 3035 Canton Rd. Score: 100 Grade: A Inspection Date: April 25, 2012 Williamson Bros Catering 403 Sycamore St. Score: 93 Grade: A Inspection Date: April 24, 2012 Check out this review of Williamson Bros and this barbecue face-off. Coisas do Brasil 1420 Roswell Rd. Score: 81 Grade: B Inspection Date: April 24, 2012, Followup Frank's Cajun and Soul Kitchen 1175 Powder Springs St., Suite B Score: 97 Grade: A Inspection Date: April 25, 2012 Smitha Middle School 2025 Powder Springs Rd. …
The eco-friendly Marietta Square store was featured on the web series "Real Women/Real Sexy" with Angel Maynard.
The eco-friendly store Fit for a Queen was featured on the web series Real Women/Real Sexy with Angel Maynard. Maynard and her friends explored the store, chatted with shoppers and got to know owners Rita Johnson and Sandy King. "We're all about sustainable goods," Johnson said. "We're the ultimate eco-friendly store. We're not buying from China, and anything we have in here from China is because a store went out of business and we're reselling. We refuse to add to the carbon footprint." The fashions at Fit for a Queen range from a "casual workday kind of thing to trendy retro to elegant," Johnson said. Real Women/Real Sexy is a "show about women being friends and lifting each other up and having a good time," Maynard said. "There's not a…
A new yogurt shop, Taste of East Cobb, Taste of Marietta and more—catch up on news from Marietta and the surrounding area.
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Friday, May 4, 2012
What do you want to see replace Krystal off Marietta Square? Tell us in the comments.
Krystal at 30 Whitlock Ave. just off Marietta Square has closed. What do you want to see replace Krystal in this building? Tell us in the comments. Don’t miss any of the local news you care about. Subscribe to Marietta Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
We want to know what you think of the restaurants we checked out and where you think the best barbecue in Marietta can be found.
I love ribs, and with the warm weather I have been craving them on a daily basis. We want to know what you think of the restaurants we checked out and where you think the best barbecue in Marietta can be found. So show your support for your favorite barbecue joints in the comments below! 1. Williamson Bros. BBQ never disappoints. The smell alone is enough to make me sigh happily. The baby back ribs were tender. The meat was a treat to bite into. The sweet tangy sauce was generously applied to the ribs. As an added bonus there was hardly any fat on the bones. Williamson Bros. is one of my favorite places to go for ribs. Learn more about Williamson, its food, service and atmosphere with our review here. 2. This was my first time trying …
Take a look at the Food Scores for Marietta's Atlantic Buffet, Al Bishop Softball Complex Concession Stand and Carriage House Catering.
Here are some Cobb County food service inspection scores, conducted by the Cobb & Douglas Public Health Department, for establishments in our community: Al Bishop Softball Complex Concession Stand 1082 Al Bishop Dr. Score: 93 Grade: A Inspection Date: April 16, 2012 Atlantic Buffet 270 Cobb Pkwy S, Suite A4 Score: 89 Grade: B Inspection Date: April 16, 2012 La Duranguense Taqueria 365 Pat Mell Rd. Score: 77 Grade: C Inspection Date: April 19, 2012, Followup Score: 75 Grade: C Inspection Date: April 10, 2012 Carriage House Catering 57 Whitlock Ave. Score: 88 Grade: B Inspection Date: April 18, 2012 Don’t miss any of the local news you care about. Subscribe to Marietta Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Sound art on Marietta Square, found objects peek out under acrylic layers, readers choose their favorite florist, rescued I-75 dog recovers, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' rocks ride to school and more—check out the weekend Marietta news.
Marietta Man Killed Crossing Austell Rd. As in other recent pedestrian deaths in Cobb County, Arthur Horne walked outside a crosswalk. Shreiner Academy Goes Green Students from around Cobb County celebrated Earth Day this week. Last Chance: Military Academy Day Sign up by Monday at 5 p.m. to get a hands-on demonstration of military opportunities and learn about applying for and attending one of the military service academies. Lawyer Busted in Cobb Jail Sex Case Michael Winner is accused of trading drugs and legal aid for views of breasts and promises of more. Museum Mice Take Preschoolers on Adventures Through History Based on programs by the Smithsonian Institute’s Early Enrichment Center, the Marietta Museum of History explores history …
Friday, April 27, 2012
We asked and you voted; see what readers said about Marietta florists.
With Mother's Day just around the corner on May 13, you might be considering making a stop at one of our local florists. Readers chose Owens Flower Shoppe as their favorite Marietta florist with 11 votes. K. Mike Whittle Floral Design and Marietta Flower Shop tied in second place. Check back Monday at 5 a.m. to vote on your favorite place to have Mother's Day brunch. If you have a suggestion for next week's poll, tell us in the comments.
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Wind Chime designer and artist Janet Hulsey teams up with bead artist Stacey Stickels and take the ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ vision to heart.
Art is to see and admire, but it is also to hear. Wind Chime designer and artist Janet Hulsey teams up with bead artist Stacey Stickels at Vintage-ology during the First Friday Art Walk on May 6. Using found objects of the past, Acworth artist Hulsey creates wind chimes with everything from vintage English biscuit tins to coffee pots with dangling flatware that make beautiful sounds when dancing in the breeze. Hulsey takes the ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ vision to heart with her art pieces. Stacey Stickles’ bead works include bracelets, necklaces and earrings. These artists will be at Vintage-ology on Marietta Square from 5 to 9 p.m. on May 6. Recently celebrating their two-year anniversary of Vintage-ology, owners Karen Petelik and Susan …
Angel Vaughn Maynard
8:55 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Thanks Melissa! It was great meeting you during the interview! more ›