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Dear Atlanta, Challenge Accepted Mar 30, 2020

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It's time for Atlanta to step up to the challenge. We are the city that created the Giving Kitchen and we are the city that can rise up and face this pandemic. We will stay home, we will be safe, we will support one another and we will give everything we can to keep each other healthy and safe.

I'm changing the format of the Dinner Tonight Atlanta podcast for a bit. It no longer makes sense to do a daily podcast making restaurant recommendations. During the pandemic things are changing to quickly to keep up with who is still open and who is offering takeout or deliveries. So now I'm doing what I can to spread the word on how YOU can help. With me on this episode is Bryan Schroeder, Executive Director of the Giving Kitchen.

https://thegivingkitchen.org/

Here's how you can help:

1) Donate to the Giving Kitchen and learn about their COVID-19 Resources here: https://thegivingkitchen.org/covid19

2) Search for and donate directly to Atlanta Restaurants and food industry workers here: https://reliefatlanta.com/

3) Order takeout and delivery and tip enormously.

4) Check out https://www.saverestaurants.co/

5) Call an elderly or sick neighbor and offer to pick up groceries for them or order delivery for them.

6) Search for #VirtualTipJar and find out how to donate directly to your favorite restaurant via Venmo or GoFundMe.

7) Stay home. Wash your hands. Don't hoard.

What to start your own podcast? Contact my co-host, Mickey Desai at Podcast Wizardry: http://www.podcastwizardry.com/

Buckhead South: Wednesday - Bell Street Burritos Mar 18, 2020

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Welcome to Dinner Tonight Atlanta! I'm your host, Susan Cooper. And I'm here to help you make decisions on where to go eat. Atlanta has no shortage of awesome restaurants. It can get overwhelming. So I'm going to take you to a new neighborhood each week and help you decide where to go tonight. This week, we're going to Buckhead, the southern end.

Wednesday, head to Bell Street Burritos at 1816 Peachtree Street. Tonight, let's keep it casual with Bell Street Burritos. They were named best burrito in Atlanta by Creative Loafing, Atlanta Magazine and the AJC for a reason. You can build your own burrito, bowl or quesadilla. And here's a tip: kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. You can't beat that for a humpday treat.

This is Susan Cooper from Dinner Tonight Atlanta. Have a great time tonight and tip generously!

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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4BOmFTjCgvsZDKocSqSfIw

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What’s your favorite Atlanta Restaurant? Tell me about it here: https://forms.gle/JZVPnR6AheE7Lw9R6

Pressing Pause on Dinner Tonight Atlanta Mar 18, 2020

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Hi everyone, given the current and ever evolving situation with the COVID-19 pandemic and restaurant closures, I've decided to put the Dinner Tonight Atlanta podcast on hold.

I want to do everything I can to support the Atlanta Restaurant industry and food service workers but my planned episodes feel super tone deaf right now. Many restaurants are still offering curbside pickup, to-go orders and delivery. I hope they can do that in a safe way. And many restaurants have decided to close their doors for now, in the hopes that they can reopen soon.

I will be sharing info from different restaurants on Twitter and Facebook to try to keep you up to date on what the current restaurant offerings are. But things changing too rapidly for me to do it as a daily podcast.

Here's one thing we can all do: find the helpers. Donate to organizations like The Giving Kitchen at www.givingkitchen.com. They and many organizations are helping those in the food service industry who are being affected by this pandemic. Also, if you know someone who is out of work, do what you can to help them out directly. Whatever money you would have spent on a meal out last week, spend it on supporting someone in need right now. A lot of folks out there need our help.

Remember, this won't last forever. We'll get through it. I'll be back to the daily show as soon as it feels right to be sending people out in public again. www.dinnertonightatlanta.com

Buckhead South: Tuesday - Bún Mì Vietnames Grill Mar 17, 2020

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Tuesday you should go to Bún Mì Vietnames Grill at 2277 Peachtree Rd. This casual restaurant is a mix of old world and modern Vietnamese styles. If you're looking for a quick bite to eat but want something healthier and tastier than your average order-at-the-counter spot, this is for you. Their menu features traditional Vietnamese bun and ban mi dishes, all with an emphasis on sustainable, eco-friendly ingredients.

This is Susan Cooper from Dinner Tonight Atlanta. Have a great time tonight and tip generously!

Listen on:

Apple podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dinner-tonight-atlanta/id1490788752

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4BOmFTjCgvsZDKocSqSfIw

Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/susan-cooper/dinner-tonight-atlanta

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What’s your favorite Atlanta Restaurant? Tell me about it here: https://forms.gle/JZVPnR6AheE7Lw9R6

Buckead South, Monday: Cafe Sunflower Mar 16, 2020

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Monday you should go to Cafe Sunflower at 2140 Peachtree Road. This is a nationally recognized, award-winning vegetarian and vegan restaurant. Veggie lovers deserve more than just salads and sides. Their hearty entrees can't be beat. Cafe Sunflower has been doing the plant-based thing for more than 20 years. So they are a great place to go whether you're a full vegan or just going for meatless Monday, they've got you covered.

This is Susan Cooper from Dinner Tonight Atlanta. Have a great time tonight and tip generously!

#vegetarian #vegan

Listen on:

Apple podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dinner-tonight-atlanta/id1490788752

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4BOmFTjCgvsZDKocSqSfIw

Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/susan-cooper/dinner-tonight-atlanta

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What’s your favorite Atlanta Restaurant? Tell me about it here: https://forms.gle/JZVPnR6AheE7Lw9R6

Piedmont and Ansley Park area: Sunday - Varuni Napoli Mar 15, 2020

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Welcome to Dinner Tonight Atlanta. I'm your host, Susan Cooper and I'm so glad you're here. Let me ask you this: Have you ever tried to make plans to go out to dinner with friends and everyone says they don't care where they go? Don't be that guy. Be the one who makes a plan. I'll help. This week let's check out the Ansley and Piedmont Park area.

Sunday night you’re going to Varuni Napoli at 1540 Monroe Dr NE. This is truly authentic Italian, wood fired pizza made from ingredients shipped directly from Naples, Italy. Chef Luca Varuni actually goes to Italy every year to source his ingredients. They are best known for their Margherita pizza. But their other artisinal red and white pizzas and authentic italian desserts are great too.

This week’s episodes are brought to you by Treehorn Cider. Treehorn is a locally made craft hard cider available in cans and on draft all throughout Georgia. Check out their tasting room in Marietta or visit TreehornCider.com to learn more.

This is Susan Cooper from Dinner Tonight Atlanta. Share this with your friends and let them know where to meet up tonight!

Listen on:

Apple podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dinner-tonight-atlanta/id1490788752

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4BOmFTjCgvsZDKocSqSfIw

Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/susan-cooper/dinner-tonight-atlanta

Follow me on:

Twitter - @AtlantaDinner

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What’s your favorite Atlanta Restaurant? Tell me about it here: https://forms.gle/JZVPnR6AheE7Lw9R6

Ansley and Piedmont Park: Saturday - Little Rey Mar 14, 2020

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It’s Saturday night! You should head over to Little Rey at 1878 PIEDMONT AVE N.E. This is Chef Ford Fry's new contemporary, quick-service Tex-Mex spot featuring wood-roasted style chicken. Their menu features breakfast and tacos and their specialty is pollo al carbon served in quarters, halves and family sized portions. They also serve traditional Mexican favorites like margaritas, chalupas and pozole to round out your dinner.

This is Susan Cooper from Dinner Tonight Atlanta. Share this with your friends and let them know where to meet up tonight!

Listen on:

Apple podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dinner-tonight-atlanta/id1490788752

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4BOmFTjCgvsZDKocSqSfIw

Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/susan-cooper/dinner-tonight-atlanta

Follow me on:

Twitter - @AtlantaDinner

Facebook - Dinner Tonight Atlanta

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What’s your favorite Atlanta Restaurant? Tell me about it here: https://forms.gle/JZVPnR6AheE7Lw9R6

Ansley & Piedmont Park: Friday - Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft Mar 13, 2020

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Friday you’re going to Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft at 1745 Peachtree St NW. This award winning Thai restaurant serves up thai food as small tapas style plates as well as larger entrees that showcase gourmet Thai Street Food. They've been named "Best Thai" restaurant by both local and national publications.

This is Susan Cooper from Dinner Tonight Atlanta. Share this with your friends and let them know where to meet up tonight!

Listen on:

Apple podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dinner-tonight-atlanta/id1490788752

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4BOmFTjCgvsZDKocSqSfIw

Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/susan-cooper/dinner-tonight-atlanta

Follow me on:

Twitter - @AtlantaDinner

Facebook - Dinner Tonight Atlanta

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What’s your favorite Atlanta Restaurant? Tell me about it here: https://forms.gle/JZVPnR6AheE7Lw9R6

March 12 Bonus Episode: Are you going out to eat? Mar 13, 2020

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Hey everyone, since stuff went a little crazy this week, I wanted to check in with you and see how you're doing. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most events have been cancelled. Schools have been closed. Companies have advised their staff to telework if they can. "Social distancing" is recommended until we get a handle on this virus her in the U.S. Do you still intend to go out to restaurants?

How can I best serve you? How can we as Atlanta Foodies best serve Atlanta Restaurants? They are all hurting right now.

1) Tip as much as you can

2) Order out if that makes you feel more comfortable. Go have a picnic outside. Get some sun. Getting outside is good for your anxieties, especially if you're already feeling isolated.

How do you think I should proceed with the daily podcast during this crisis? My instinct is to keep going as planned. Restaurants need as much love as they can get right now. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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Listen on:

Apple podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dinner-tonight-atlanta/id1490788752

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4BOmFTjCgvsZDKocSqSfIw

Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/susan-cooper/dinner-tonight-atlanta

What’s your favorite Atlanta Restaurant? Tell me about it here: https://forms.gle/JZVPnR6AheE7Lw9R6

Ansley & Piedmont Park Area: Thursday - Grindhouse Killer Burgers Mar 12, 2020

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Thursday you’re going to Grindhouse Killer Burgers at 1842 Piedmont Ave NE. Grab a killer burger, a shake and enjoy a campy kunk fu flick while you eat. Now you can even order and pay in advance from your phone on their own Grindhouse Burger app.

This is Susan Cooper from Dinner Tonight Atlanta. Share this with your friends and let them know where to meet up tonight!

Listen on:

Apple podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dinner-tonight-atlanta/id1490788752

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4BOmFTjCgvsZDKocSqSfIw

Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/susan-cooper/dinner-tonight-atlanta

Follow me on:

Twitter - @AtlantaDinner

Facebook - Dinner Tonight Atlanta

Instagram - DinnerTonightAtlanta

What’s your favorite Atlanta Restaurant? Tell me about it here: https://forms.gle/JZVPnR6AheE7Lw9R6