Expo to Showcase Cobb Businesses

The free event drew more than 1,600 people in 2012.

Learn about some of the businesses in your own backyard, Cobb County. The Cobb Business-to-Business Expo, a free event that drew more than 1,600 people in 2012, is scheduled for 3 p.m. May 16 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. This year, the expo will feature former Atlanta Braves player Javy Lopez, who will sign autographs in the LOUD Security Systems booth. LOUD is just one of more than 150 local businesses that will showcase their products and services at the expo. Other exhibitors include Keep it in Cobb, which encourages residents to buy local. For more information on the expo, contact Jessica Dudley at 770-859-2359 or jdudley@cobbchamber.org.

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Marietta Food Scores: Nick's Sessions Street Grill, Loco Willy's

The latest inspections by Cobb Public Health include visits to Applebee's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Sessions Street Grill, Loco Willy's, Waffle House, Ted's Montana Grill and Wing & Fish Georgia.

Each item on an inspection form has a point value ranging from 1 to 9 points, with violations deducting points from a best possible score of 100. A sample inspection form is attached. Higher points are taken for items with higher risk to cause illness, while repeat violations take even more points. Letter grades assigned are A for totals of 100 to 90 points, B for 89 to 80, C for 79 to 70, and U for less than 70. Keep up with all the news you care about by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

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Cobb Food Scores: Lowest Is a 85

The latest inspections by Cobb Public Health include visits to Darwin's Burgers & Blues, Fado Wine Bar and Restaurant, Jasmine Cafe, La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant, Lockheed Elementary School and Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant.

Each item on an inspection form has a point value ranging from 1 to 9 points, with violations deducting points from a best possible score of 100. A sample inspection form is attached. Higher points are taken for items with higher risk to cause illness, while repeat violations take even more points. Letter grades assigned are A for totals of 100 to 90 points, B for 89 to 80, C for 79 to 70, and U for less than 70. Keep up with all the news you care about by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

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Marietta Food Scores: Lowest Is a 76

The latest inspections by Cobb Public Health include visits to Brunswick Zone, El Salvador Bakery, Johnnie MacCracken's, Las Tortas Locas and Pizza Hut.

Each item on an inspection form has a point value ranging from 1 to 9 points, with violations deducting points from a best possible score of 100. A sample inspection form is attached. Higher points are taken for items with higher risk to cause illness, while repeat violations take even more points. Letter grades assigned are A for totals of 100 to 90 points, B for 89 to 80, C for 79 to 70, and U for less than 70.

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Pier 213: Gulf Coast Seafood Comes to Marietta

The Marietta brother-sister team Kevin and Kammie Sakprasit brings fresh seafood from the Gulf’s waters to Cobb County. Take a closer look at the new restaurant, its menu and the owners.

Marietta brother-sister team, Kevin and Kammie Sakprasit, is bringing fresh seafood from the Gulf’s waters to Cobb County. Pier 213, located just blocks away from Marietta Square, opened on Feb. 13. Patch: How would you describe your business? What is the atmosphere/style like? Kevin Sakprasit: Family friendly, casual and relaxing dining with delicious food made from fresh ingredients at a very reasonable price. Patch: Do you have a signature dish? Sakprasit: All of the blue crab items on the menu are our specialties – e.g. crab cake & crab claws. The reason for this is because we also own a seafood processing company in Mobile, Alabama. In fact, some of the most notable restaurants in Atlanta and many like them throughout the country use …

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Cobb Food Scores: Lowest Score Is a 74

The latest inspections by Cobb Public Health include visits to Another Broken Egg, El Jinete Mexican, J. Christopher's, Pier 213 Seafood, Zorba's Kitchen, Yogo Ono, Up Dog and more.

Each item on an inspection form has a point value ranging from 1 to 9 points, with violations deducting points from a best possible score of 100. A sample inspection form is attached. Higher points are taken for items with higher risk to cause illness, while repeat violations take even more points. Letter grades assigned are A for totals of 100 to 90 points, B for 89 to 80, C for 79 to 70, and U for less than 70.

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Romantic Places for Valentine's Day Dinner in Cobb

Cobb has a lot of restaurants and finding the perfect one for a nice dinner out can be a challenge. Check out these great local spots for celebrating Valentine’s Day.

Cobb has a lot of restaurants and finding the perfect one for a nice dinner out can be a challenge. Check out these great local spots for celebrating Valentine’s Day. Shillings on the Square. When suggesting dining in Marietta, it's impossible to forget Shillings. The romantic view of Marietta Square from upstairs accompanied  by candlelight and a piano make for an intimate setting. The Streetside Grill on the main floor is more casual. The pub-like restaurant has a classic, woody look. Hanging stained glass lamps and an abbey-like feel create an impressive yet comfortable setting to dine. Take a look at our review of Shillings. La Famiglia Ristorante. Good food, music and maybe a scenic nighttime stroll afterwards—try La Famiglia …

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Food Scores: Marietta Wings, Wing's Pub Get B's

Take a look at the food scores for Marietta businesses, including: Arby's, Chick-fil-A, Church's Chicken, El Barco, Marietta Wings & More, McDonald's, Melody Lane, The Smoothie Express, Waffle House, Subway, Wing's Pub, Zaxby's and more.

Each item on an inspection form has a point value ranging from 1 to 9 points, with violations deducting points from a best possible score of 100. A sample inspection form is attached. Higher points are taken for items with higher risk to cause illness, while repeat violations take even more points. Letter grades assigned are A for totals of 100 to 90 points, B for 89 to 80, C for 79 to 70, and U for less than 70.

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Marietta Chef Brings Contemporary Comfort Food to Roswell

Executive Chef Marc Taft of Marietta’s Chicken and the Egg is working with brothers Scott and Randy McCray to open The Mill Kitchen and Bar in Roswell.

As chef and owner of Chicken and the Egg, Marc Taft has provided Marietta residents with his brand of sophisticated farmstead fare for over a year. Taft, the former general manager of Pacci Ristorante in Atlanta, is now teaming up with brothers Scott and Randy McCray to offer the Roswell community modernized, Southern comfort food at The Mill Kitchen and Bar starting Tuesday, Feb. 12. A veteran entrepreneur, Scott is the owner of two neighborhood bars, McCray’s Tavern in Smyrna and Lawrenceville and the iconic bar CosmoLava, nestled in the Midtown skyline. After years of working in a corporate setting, Randy discovered a passion for the restaurant industry with the successful opening of Carolyn’s Gourmet Café in Midtown. Located at 590 …

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Public Input Sought on Marietta University Enhancement District

The purpose of the study is to develop a redevelopment plan for Cobb and South Marietta Parkways, increase visibility of Life and Southern Polytechnic State universities and help to connect the universities with the surrounding community.

by city of Marietta The city of Marietta, Life University and Southern Polytechnic State University invite the community (students, residents, business owners and people who work in Marietta) to participate in an online survey that will collect additional input on what types of businesses, shopping and restaurants you would like to see in the Marietta University Enhancement District (MU2) study area. The purpose of the study is to develop a redevelopment plan for Cobb Parkway and South Marietta Parkway, increase visibility of Life and Southern Polytechnic State universities and help to connect the universities with the surrounding community.

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