Category: As the Athenians Do!
Our Life and Times in Our Home Base of Athens, Georgia!
Easter Brunch at Mama’s Boy at the Falls of Oconee – Athens, Georgia – 04/05/2021
As our first on-site restaurant family-dining experience in well over a year, Easter Brunch at Mama’s Boy at the Falls…
Rose and Lavender Lattes from Hendershot’s Coffee/Bar/Music – Athens, Georgia – 01/11/2021
Hendershot’s Coffee/Bar/Music is an Athens Institution, indeed! From hot floral lattes with housemade syrups, and cozy herbal teas, to boldly…
Home-Baked Vegan Blueberry Muffins – Athens, Georgia – 06/12/2020
After our trip to Damn Good Dawg Farms in Watkinsville, Georgia for a little Blueberry Picking, we’ve been having a…
Blueberry Pickin’ at Damn Good Dawg Farms (DGD Farms) – Watkinsville, Georgia – 06/11/2020
It’s Blueberry Season in our neck of the woods! If you are looking for some AWESOME hands-on summer fun for…
Midnight Snack: Trader Joe’s Seeded Bread with Piedmont Provisions Carrot Bourbon Orange Marmalade and Vanilla Blueberry Preserves – Athens, Georgia – 06/12/2020
Mmmm! One of my favorite breads EVER! Especially for something that came from a grocery store! I will update when…
A Mother’s Day Tea Party – Bubble Cafe – Athens, Georgia – 05/09/2020
The girls treated my mom and me to a lovely Mother’s Day Tea Party! Donuts from Zombie Donuts, and tea…
Ice Cream Sandwiches from Lil’ Ice Cream Dude’s Cool World Ice Cream Shop – Athens Georgia – 03/31/2020
It’s not easy living in a pandemic world… But, Lil’ Ice Cream Dude’s awesome ice cream sandwiches help make it…
Neighborhood Painted Rock Scavenger Hunt – Athens, Georgia – 03/26/2020
Our Neighborhood Association maintains a Facebook Group, and I saw a message from a family whose young children decided to…
Still Our Favorite Boba Tea! – Bubble Cafe – Athens, Georgia – 03/02/2020
Yep… Still our favorite! Honestly, of all the boba tea shops we have visited so far… Bubble Cafe is STILL…
Taqueria Tsunami Latin-Asian Kitchen – Athens, Georgia – 03/02/2020
One of our absolute favorite places in Athens, Georgia is the Taqueria Tsunami Latin-Asian Kitchen. They have THE best selection…
A Little Hand-Made Athens Love at Opa Robby’s Market – Athens, Georgia – 11/27/2019
We try to shop at Opa Robby’s Market every week! The produce is awesome, the homemade food items are incredible……
Bread From RISE Baking Co – Athens, Georgia – 11/27/2019
Mmmm… RISE Baking Co out of Athens, Georgia makes THE most wonderful naturally leavened sourdough bread loaves! We first found…
A Little Tuesday Brunch at Mama Jewel’s Kitchen – Athens, Georgia – 10/22/2019
Ah, yes, another morning at a fabulous Athens restaurant… Athens, Georgia truly is THE Dining Destination of the South! I…
Athens Farmers Market at Creature Comforts – Athens, Georgia – 10/09/2019
We enjoyed an evening at the Athens Farmers Market at Creature Comforts Brewing Company! Fresh produce, local products, and live…
A Little Fall in the Air at Condor Chocolates – Athens, Georgia – 10/09/2019
There’s always a little something new on the menu at Condor Chocolates, so we try to stop in as often…
Historic Athens Porchfest – Athens, Georgia – 10/06/2019
There are a LOT of super cool things about living in Athens, Georgia. Historic Athens Porchfest has to be the…
A Secret Garden – Athens, Georgia – 09/28/2019
It is amazing, the worlds that come alive, when you pay attention to the details! You can take a walk…
Moms Can Have Fun, Too! – Athens, Georgia – 07/31/2019
Because, sometimes, Moms just wanna have some fun, too! And, in Athens, what better way to enjoy a few laughs…
Marker Seven Coastal Grill – Athens, Georgia – 07/31/2019
We started the evening with the Hawaiian Scallops – Seared Diver Scallops with a Pineapple Salsa, finished with a Balsamic…
We Let the Dawgs Out – “Flower Power” – Athens, Georgia – 05/01/2019
We Let the Dawgs Out is a public art exhibit that’s fun for all ages! Dozens of Bulldogs stand guard…
The Tree That Owns Itself – Athens, Georgia – 05/01/2019
At the corner of South Finley and Dearing Streets in Athens, Georgia, The Tree That Owns Itself, according to legend,…
Opening Day at the Athens Farmers Market – Athens, Georgia – 03/23/2019
Yay! It was Opening Day at the Athens Farmers Market in Bishop Park in Athens, Georgia. We’ve been looking forward…
Tulips at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia – Athens, Georgia – 03/23/2019
Such a perfect Spring Day to be checking out the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, also known as the UGA…
Cali N Tito’s Eastside – Athens, Georgia – 03/03/2019
Holy Fiesta! This place is AMAZING! I’ve always loved Cali N Tito’s on Lumpkin Street in Athens, but a lot…
Ike & Jane Café and Bakery – Athens, Georgia – 02/27/2019
We drive through super funky Normaltown almost every single day that we are in town. It is, hands down, our…
Pauley’s Original Crepe Bar – Athens, Georgia – 02/26/2019
If you are looking for sweet and/or savory crepes in a festive atmosphere to satisfy your cravings, Pauley’s Original Crepe…
Jittery Joe’s Broad Street – Athens, Georgia – 02/25/2019
We took a day away from the grind to hang out with our friends at Nuci’s Space; and then we…
1000 Faces Coffee Brew School: Coffee & Chocolate Sensory Tasting – Athens, Georgia – 02/23/2019
We LOVE coffee and chocolate of ALL kinds, don’t get me wrong. But, we are constantly honing our skills to…
UGA Baseball – Athens, Georgia – 02/23/2019
We are definitely a family of Baseball Lovers! It is our ultimate goal to get to a home game for…
Friendly Neighborhood Heathens – Athens, Georgia – 02/16/2019
The best part of having Athens, Georgia as a home base is all our fabulous neighbors! It’s always a pleasure…
Condor Chocolates – Athens, Georgia – 05/05/2018
When we heard there was a chocolatier here in Athens, we had to check it out ASAP! We were quite…
1000 Faces Coffee – Athens, Georgia – 05/05/2018
With our home base in Athens, Georgia, we have no shortage of GREAT coffee to keep us fueled while we…
Zombie Coffee and Donuts – Athens, Georgia – 04/26/2018
One of our favorite Go-To Indulgences in Downtown Athens, Georgia is Zombie Coffee and Donuts, right on Broad Street, in…
Starting the Jittery Joe’s Coffee Collection – Jittery Joe’s Broad Street – Athens, Georgia – 09/08/2017
When in Athens, you must grab a cuppa’ from Jittery Joe’s. Or a canna’… Especially with the Limited Edition Collectible…
Hurricane Harvey Relief – Watkinsville, Georgia – 08/31/2017
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has made quite the international name for themselves with their quirky Facebook antics. But, I’m…
Zombie Coffee & Donuts – Athens, Georgia – 08/25/2017
You know you’re going to have a good night when custom-made Zombie Donuts are on the menu! Yum! One of…
Utage Sushi Bar – Athens, Georgia – 08/25/2017
Mmmm… Sushi. I rarely have words to describe it. But I sure do love it. And Utage Sushi Bar is…
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