The Newcomers Guide 2016 - Previously Titled the Move2

Only in Augusta, con’td.
Berkshire
Guitars – This small shop’s nearmagical
mastery of even the most
difficult guitar repairs might keep
the doors open, but their custom
constructions are also more than
worthy of investigation. Producing
the kind of quality instruments that usually cost far more, Berkshire is
quickly becoming a favorite among discerning local musicians.
photo courtesy of Berkshire Guitars
Buona Caffe – This is not convenience store coffee, grabbed quickly and
downed between stoplights on the way to work. Buona Caffe beans demand
a certain respect and level of ritual. For those that know how a bean is meant
to be treated, stopping into this small coffee shop means waiting patiently
while a custom cup is slow dripped. But it’s worth it. Well worth it.
Masters Merch – While that brand new hat or shirt still requires scoring
a ticket in April, Augusta enjoys a glut of vintage items year-round. Almost
any antique mall will have a booth that features old badges, vintage hats and
dozens of dated plastic cups that once held fairway beverages.
COMMUNITY
Sunrise Grill Sweet Potato Pancakes – There’s no secret
ingredient – it’s right there in the name. But this breakfast meal – fine and
filling and subtly sweet – certainly seems to transcend its name. Don’t forget
the house-brewed cinnamon cream syrup, made especially for this Sunrise
special. It’s a perfect pairing.
Happy Buttons – Augusta artist Leonard ‘Porkchop’ Zimmerman will
send a sticker emblazoned with his Happy robot
to anyone that sends a self-addressed stamped
envelope. The buttons, however, are a little
bit different. Those can only be procured at
downtown bars, restaurants and galleries or, if
you can catch him, from the artist himself.
photo courtesy of Leonard Zimmerman
64 | The Move2 • Greater Augusta