Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe Midtown

My friend and I were looking for a place to have lunch in Midtown and wandered into this spot.  We had planned on going to another place on the block but this was so cute it was pulling us in.  It is located between 10th and 8th street on Peachtree by Fado Irish Pub.  They have salads, sandwiches, apps, coffee drinks and of course baked goods.  There were some people "remote-officing" there as well.  We both had spicy chicken paninis with cucumber side salads and split the samosa appetizer, which comes with 8 tiny samosas.  We then decided we could not leave without trying a dessert and split the chocolate peanut butter doughnut.  YUM!  They apparently have 2 other spots in Doraville and Duluth.  Note:  Get your parking validated and you get 2 hours for free.  We will be back to try other goodies soon.  I can also see myself remote officing someday.  It is a cheery bright alternative to other coffee shops and a welcome Midtown addition.

Atlanta BeltLine Partnership seeks public help to light Beltline’s Eastside Trail

The Atlanta BeltLine is asking for the public's help in lighting the trail.  I saw this post from Ponce City Market yesterday to offer up support:

Ponce City Market is so proud to be a part of the Atlanta BeltLinePartnership's Light the Line campaign. We look forward to donating $100,000 from PCM parking proceeds toward the 1.1 million dollar goal to provide lighting on the trail.

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Specials at Wisteria Restaurant in Inman Park

This cozy Inman Park favorite has specials on certain nights, which makes it a great excuse to get out and about for a good meal:

Mussels Monday - all you care to eat mussels - $15 per person. Ryan will have special wines available each Monday night.

Tapas Tuesdays - Small plates of southern goodness - $5 per tapas. Andrew is shaking up a special cocktail for the holiday season each Tuesday.

Wine on Wednesdays - 1/2 price on bottles of wine from our wine book that is listed up to $70, when dining at the bar. Allow Clifford to help you find that wine to pair with your meal.

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Atlanta's First BeltLine Hotel

Set to open Labor Day of 2017, Atlanta will have an 140 room boutique hotel in Old Fourth Ward.  No hotel brand has been associated with it yet and I am anxious to see what that will be to determine what type of restaurants will be placed inside.  The hotel will be modeled after hotels in the New York Meatpacking District.  The artist's rendering makes it look a little bland but you had me at "rooftop bar".  

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Bacon Doughnut Love- Revolution Donuts

I had a friend come visit from Denver and she found this gem for me on Yelp.  Located on West College Avenue with a super cool lit up sign, Revolution Donuts has "doughs, glazes & fillings are all natural, made from scratch, free of trans-fat, & made by people, not by machines".  In addition to regular doughnuts, they have doughnuts made for vegans and food sensitivities such as gluten, eggs and dairy.  All I know is I have woke up numerous times craving that bacon and maple syrup doughnut!

Here is their website to see more about their story and what types of doughnuts they have:  http://revolutiondoughnuts.com/

The Atlanta Intown Breakfast List

Trying to figure out some new spots for brunch or breakfast?  This is my go-to list (in no particular order).  Let me know if there are any that are missing:

• One Eared Stag (try the Chef's Breakfast completed with a beer and 1ES commemorable coozie)
• Petite Marche in Kirkwood
• Egg Harbor
• Java Jive
• West Egg Cafe
• Radial Cafe
• Thumbs Up Diner
• The Flying Biscuit
• Ria's Bluebird
• Folk Art
• Sun in My Belly

Poncey Highland made this Airbnb List:

Be the First to Uncover the Next Local Gem: Visit the Top 16 Trending Neighborhoods on Airbnb in 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - January 7, 2016 - Airbnb, the leading community driven hospitality company, today names the 16 neighborhoods to travel to in 2016. Airbnb analyzed the travel patterns of more than 40 million people that stayed in homes on Airbnb in 2015 and selected neighborhoods in cities that have gained momentum in the past year. Neighborhoods in Asian countries took the top of the list, led by the far and away frontrunner, Chuo-ku in Osaka, Japan - a neighborhood famed for its historic castle and delicious street food vendors.

Airbnb travelers are more intrepid when it comes to trying new neighborhoods and in doing so they set travel trends to areas little visited before. Not only does this boost business to local coffee shops and small businesses that haven’t benefitted from tourism in the past, it also helps people to experience cities through a true local lens,” said Chip Conley, Head of Hospitality, Airbnb. “When an Airbnb traveler heads to Hammerbrook in Hamburg or Brickfields in Kuala Lumpur, with the help of hosts, they are able to see these places through eyes of a local, and embrace the culture in a completely new way.”

16 Neighborhoods to Visit in 2016*

Chūō-ku in Osaka, Japan - 7000% Growth

Banglampoo in Bangkok, Thailand - 1230% Growth

Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 1200% Growth

Capucins in Bordeaux, France - 960% Growth

Koukaki in Athens, Greece - 800% growth

Triana in Seville, Spain - 770% growth

Hammerbrook in Hamburg, Germany - 415% growth

Kaneohe on Oahu, US - 320% Growth

Meireles in Fortaleza, Brazil - 285% Growth

Roma Sur in Mexico City, Mexico - 275% Growth

Oak Lawn in Dallas, US - 260% Growth

Poncey-Highland in Atlanta, GA - 240% Growth

District VII in Budapest, Hungary - 145% Growth

The Bukit Peninsula, Bali - 130% growth

Richmond in Melbourne, Australia - 126% Growth

Constitución in Buenos Aires, Argentina - 125% growth

* Percent growth of inbound guests staying in listings on Airbnb in these neighborhoods from 2014 to 2015, with a minimum of 50 guests in 2014

To unearth the vibrant pockets in towns and cities, Airbnb analyzed the travel to local communities that took place over 2015, across regions, countries, metros, and down to neighborhoods. The final list is composed of neighborhoods in some of the most popular cities around the globe, where bookings are growing particularly fast and give people a chance to not just be a temporary visitor, but feel like they can live as a local in a neighborhood.

74% of Airbnb listings are located outside of the traditional downtown districts and when guests stay in those listings they are looking to become immersed in the community and with its people. When guests stay in a home on Airbnb, they have local hosts that can share inside knowledge about a neighborhood and its go-to locations for the best cup of joe or local cuisine, where to take a jog, where to find local art, artisans, and more. Many hosts already share these insights in their listings and in the Guidebooks product on Airbnb.

Some consistent themes across the neighborhoods that made the list:

Art: Creativity is alive across the globe and modern interpretations vary. While museums remain popular, people are seeking neighborhoods known for street murals like Melbourne’s Richmond area, or interesting mixed galleries/performance spaces/shopping experiences like Vertigo Galleria in Roma Sur, Mexico City.

Food: Interest in food from around the world is growing both for upscale restaurants and for street vendors. From hawker market in Asia to food trucks in the US and street stalls in Latin America, everyone is clamoring for fast, cheap, and local food. On the flip side, travelers still love dining at the finest restaurants despite the hefty price tag and are flocking to Molecular Gastronomy-inspired restaurants in Constitución, Buenos Aires, or splurging on decadent french food in Capucins in Bordeaux. But no matter the neighborhood, one thing most people agree on is the need for coffee, and each Airbnb host has their own favorite cafe they encourage guests to go to.

Outdoor Experiences: People are travelling on foot to soak in the local culture, whether it’s to leisurely stroll down a secret alleyway or escape for a long hike. From jogging through Katy Trail in Oak Lawn in Dallas, Texas, to meandering through the alleyways of Chou-ku in Osaka, Japan or around the Waterfront of Calle Bettis in Traina, Seville, Spain, people are looking for the best routes to undiscovered gems in cities.

Shopping: While traditional malls attract visitors, more and more people are seeking out neighborhoods where local artisans congregate and sell their unique wares such as District VII in Budapest, Hungary or Poncey Highland in Atlanta, Georgia.

Find a comprehensive Travel Trends Report on the 16 Neighborhoods to Discover in 2016 here.

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