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Atlanta GEORGIA — Bret Love GO SHOP DISCOUNT NUTRITION 3000 Windy Hill Rd, Marietta • 770-956-7300 www.discountnutrition.org This store sells vitamins, health products for pets and books on living a healthier lifestyle, all at amazingly discounted prices. Check the website for coupons. FINDERS KEEPERS 2130 N Decatur Rd, Decatur • 404-634-6995 www.fkconsign.com Although there are three metro locations of this fashion, furnishings and home accessories consignment shop, the Decatur boutique is best for fi nding designer clothes. Look for apparel from high-end brands like Chanel. IZZY MATERNITY 2385 Peachtree Rd NE • 404-949-0222 www.izzymaternityclothes.com Hollywood moms like Heidi Klum prove that pregnant women can have a passion for fashion. Stop here to pick up some of the stars’ favorite designs from Bellysima, Esme and Japanese Weekend. MINGEI WORLD ARTS 427 Church St, Decatur • 404-371-0101 www.mingeiworldarts.com This eclectic import store offers knickknacks that will brighten up your home. Everything from Mexican animal bobbleheads to hand-painted ceramics from Zimbabwe line the shelves. RENÉ RENÉ 1142 Euclid Ave NE • 404-522-7363 www.renerenedesigns.com Owned by fashion designer René Sanning, this Little Five Points boutique specializes in locally made, vintage-inspired women’s clothing with a modern twist, as well as stylish jewelry, handbags and hats. RUBIN BROTHERS 7601 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta 770-998-6001 www.rubinbrothersdiamonds.com This jeweler prides itself on selling top-notch diamonds at bargain prices. Trade in your old gold or diamond jewelry, or try something new from lines like Ritani, Scott Kay and Tacori. GO SEE ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDENS 1345 Piedmont Ave NE • 404-876-5859 www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org You wouldn’t normally think of October as Dejuan Miller President/CEO a good time to visit a botanical garden, but that’s exactly why you should go. Standing in a rainforest full of blooming fl owers and glossy plants this time of year is so strange it’s magical. Plus, it’s warm in there. ATLANTA FALCONS At the Georgia Dome • 1 Georgia Dome Dr 404-878-3000 www.atlantafalcons.com Last year’s match up against Chicago proved memorable, when Atlanta QB Matt Ryan set up the winning fi eld goal with just seconds left to play. Look for another great game when the Bears and the Birds square off again on Oct. 18. DINOSAURS At the Center For Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW • 404-873-3391 www.puppet.org This family favorite fi nds Francine the songbird taking a musical journey back in time to the Mesozoic Era, complete with erupting volcanoes and a 10-foot-tall T. Rex. Through Nov. 29. FRIGHT FEST At Six Flags Over Georgia • 275 Riverside Pkwy, Austell • 770-739-3400 www.sixfl ags.com/overgeorgia In case sky-high rollercoasters aren’t scary enough, this theme park brings in creepy, costumed street performers for the entire month. Visit for all sorts of Halloween thrills, including spooky stage shows and a haunted house. INSIDE CNN STUDIO TOUR 1 CNN Center • 404-827-2300 www.cnn.com/tour/atlanta Take a trip up the world’s largest freestanding escalator to the CNN newsroom and fi nd out what goes on behind the stories you see on TV. You’ll visit the CNN globe, walk through the control room and see the newsroom in action. NETHERWORLD HAUNTED HOUSE 6624 Dawson Blvd, Norcross • 404-608-2484 www.fearworld.com Called the “most elaborate haunted house in America” by the Travel Channel, Netherworld brings together live actors, animatronic monsters and special effects. It’s intended for teens and adults. Open nightly through Nov. 1. GO EAT DR. BOMBAY’S UNDERWATER TEA PARTY 1645 McLendon Ave • 404-474-1402 www.drbombays.com This friendly neighborhood coffee shop offers Headhunter for the Heart “My passion is helping people from all walks of life to find love & happiness...” Many things will catch your eye, but few will catch your heart... Pursue those. an assortment of sandwiches, pastries and desserts, as well as twice weekly Mommy & Me teas and donated books for 50 cents. $ THE FICKLE PICKLE 1085 Canton St, Roswell • 770-650-9838 www.fi cklepicklecafe.com Set in a quaint cottage, this family-friendly spot offers Southern favorites like fried green tomato sandwiches, shrimp and grits, and fried pickles with Creole rémoulade. $$ VARASANO’S PIZZERIA 2171 Peachtree Rd NE • 404-352-8216 www.varasanos.com It took 10 years for Jeff Varasano to perfect the recipe for his favorite New York pie (from Patsy’s in East Harlem). His restaurant bears the fruit of that quest. The house specialty (with mozzarella and a secret blend of Italian herbs) is joined by a variety of inspired pies, including one topped with clams, mussels and garlic. $$ VICKERY’S 1106 Crescent Ave • 404-881-1106 www.vickerys.com A fi xture in the Midtown scene since 1983, Vickery’s is a bastion of Southern classic cuisine, with specialties like catfi sh tacos, Low Country seafood grits and good ol’ Southern fried chicken. $$ WATERHAVEN RESTAURANT 75 Fifth St • 404-214-6740 www.waterhavenatl.com This farm-to-table joint located in Midtown’s Technology Square is so devoted to sustainable practices that it donates its used fryer oil to be turned into biodiesel. Try the Georgia trout with applewood smoked bacon and mushroom lasagna. $$$ AQUAKNOX 3280 Peachtree Rd NE • 404-477-5600 www.aquaknox.net This swank seafood restaurant is perfect for a night on the town. Start with Executive Chef David Craine’s perfectly seasoned lobster bisque with caviar and the seared day boat scallops with sweet potato purée. $$$$ GO PARTY COMEDY GOLD At Landmark Diner Buckhead 3652 Roswell Rd • 404-816-9090 www.myspace.com/comedyhighlands This weekend stand-up show attracts nationally recognized comics, like Sarah Tiana from “Reno 911.” Visit to get yourself in a great mood. CONT’D ON NEXT PAGE Heartbeat Matchmaker, Inc. offers a distinct, modern day, individual approach to match-making. We help eliminate your effort, cost and time in finding your soul mate. Experienced. Successful. Confidential. 404.536.1046 www.Heartbeat-Matchmaker.com OCTOBER <strong>2009</strong> GO MAGAZINE 107
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