"Gone but not Forgotten in Atlanta" (Sandy Springs, Roswell: 2009, shop)

[TakeAhike]

Flowerpot sandwiches?

Popular during the late 70's/early 80's, IIRC. There were several places around town that served them.

[LovinDecatur]

Originally Posted by TakeAhike

Flowerpot sandwiches?

Popular during the late 70's/early 80's, IIRC. There were several places around town that served them.

What was the place on P'tree in Buckhead that was known for them (well, known for that and tepid beer)? We were trying to remember that the other day.

[CMMom]

Originally Posted by LovinDecatur

What was the place on P'tree in Buckhead that was known for them (well, known for that and tepid beer)? We were trying to remember that the other day.

Good Old Days Treehouse? There was one on Roswell Rd. across from American Pie back in the day, and I know they had the flowerpot thing going.

[LovinDecatur]

Originally Posted by CMMom

Good Old Days Treehouse? There was one on Roswell Rd. across from American Pie back in the day, and I know they had the flowerpot thing going.

That's it! Rep point for you!!

[JPD]

Originally Posted by atlantamoi

688 Club. I only went a handful of times in 1985 and 1986, but it was the most amazing dive with a roster of bands over the years like this city has never, nor will never see again. Of course, that could just be me thinking that early 80's alternative rock is the bees knees. A place like The Earl today still hosts very good, smaller bands, but the 688 was of a totally different era (throw in the Metroplex for bonus points).

I'm a few years too young to have gone to 688 or the Metroplex, but I miss a bunch of music venues...The Point, Midtown Music Hall, the old Cotton Club, Moreland Avenue Tavern, Homage, Dottie's (especially when the stage had a fence across the front).

You might be interested to know that there's a 688/Metroplex "reunion show" at the Masquerade Music Park with tons of bands on Oct. 4. You can see the lineup at this link.

Buy Metroplex / 688 Reunion - A Benefit for Atlanta Music Museum tickets at Masquerade Music Park in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, October 4, 2008 - 3:00 PM

[George Chong]

Restaurants:

Cleve's: Honey dipped chicken
Jilly's: loaf of onion rings
Coach and Six: First nice restaurant I went to as a child.
Boston Sea Party: Lobster and a buffet
Rio Vista: fried catfish
Korea House: my first taste of Korean cuisine

Shopping:
Davidson's
Rich's (the original Pink Pig)
Buckhead Men's Shop

I miss the Flames. I have fond memories of going to ice hockey games as a child too.

[LovinDecatur]

Originally Posted by Saintmarks

We discussed Rich's earlier but nobody mentioned the Pink Pig or the lighting of the great tree. Is that still going on at Lenox or somewhere else? Still not the same thing.

Yes, it is at Lenox and you're right, it is still not the same thing. Riding around the tree close up and seeing how large it and the ornaments were was a great childhood memory.

[Highriser987]

Hey yall, I got a few:

Dunkin Dine by Wieuca on Roswell Rd
Ogletrees/Brunos (It was like the "highend" grocery store)
Ballyhoos Dance Club (lots of good times there!)
Baja Beach Club haha!
Clarence Fosters (right across the street by Disco Kroger)
The wrestling ring at Good Ole Days
The Prado St. Pattys Day Parties!
Buckhead Mens Shop (In Buckhead)
The old Arcade at Perimeter Mall
Mini Golf place at the Marshalls Plaza on roswell Rd Sandy Springs
Parkaire Ice Skating Rink built into the Kroger in East Cobb

[LovinDecatur]

Originally Posted by michael1978

How about the "P" at the front of Perimter Mall?

Also, Lettuce Suprise You anyone???

The Coach and Six?

TGI Fridays at the Prado - it was THE place to be

A great restaurant, one of many great ones that have 'crossed over':

The Sandpiper
Caruso's
Cross Roads
Mammy's Shanty
Aunt Fanny's Cabin (in Smyrna)
The Ambassador
Boston Sea Party
Chateau Fleur de Lis
Peachtree House (now La Grotta)
Note to the Hyatt Regency: Please re-open the Polaris!

[LovinDecatur]

Does anybody else remember the Putt-Putt Golf place where Taqueria del Sol and Atlanta Water Gardens are now on Cheshire Bridge Rd?