BIG IN DA STREET MAGAZINE Volume 2 Issue 5 October 2013 | Page 11

Weaver D’s (1016 East Broad
Street)

State Botanical Garden of Georgia
(2450 South Milledge Avenue)

Soul food’s best is right here in Athens!
Weaver D’s has a following that isn’t hard to
explain once you’ve been there and tried the
food. For less than $10, you get an amazing
meal – and this includes some vegetable
sides from out of this world! Weaver D’s
puts their best into everything they make!
The creator of this amazing place, Dexter
Weaver has been featured in articles and
even has his own book out. You’re not a
true “Athenian” until you’ve been here!

The gardens are overwhelmingly varied and
beautiful. The property is huge, including
walking trails, a chapel, and a huge visitor’s
center. Dondero’s Kitchen, a great Athenian
restaurant has opened up a place in the
visitor’s center where coffee and light fare
can be purchased. There are concerts,
classes, and various events hosted by the
botanical gardens. Donations are suggested,
but not mandatory. Bring a camera if your
date enjoys shooting photos or leave all of
your electronics behind and soak up the
beauty and serenity of this Athens gem.

Athens Farmers Market (Located
at Bishop Park – 705 Sunset Drive,
on Saturdays and City Hall – 301
College Avenue, on Wednesdays )
No food matches the taste of local food.
Don’t believe it? I was fortunate enough
to be raised eating local fruits, vegetables
and eggs, and there really is a difference!
Try it and see! Those of us who don’t have
the money to buy “expensive” food really
benefit from a program at the Farmers
Market where food stamps count for double
the money for any of the food you buy! The
vendors are from all over the Athens area
and sell a variety of local breads, fruits,
vegetables, jewelry, soaps, coffees, and lots
more! Music is playing often! The farmers
market is one of my favorite places to go
on a beautiful Saturday morning, especially
with the cooler fall season on it’s way!

The Grill (171 College Avenue)
We talked about partying downtown, but
what we forgot to talk about is the afterparty! Open 24/7, the Grill is the place to
be, even at 4:00 in the morning! Instead of
getting behind the wheel, be safe and drop
by! The prices are very reasonable. The
“old school” diner look and the music they
play make it an enjoyable place to visit, and
somewhat reminds me of being home. I
wish we had more diner style restaurants
like this in town, so let’s appreciate the one
that we have!

Date night

While these are great ideas for dates, many
of them are also good for the whole family
and even as a nightlife event.

The Classic Center (300 North
Thomas Street)
Concerts, musicals, the ballet, and
comedians alike perform at this huge venue!
Indeed, there is something for everyone.
The catering is amazing at any events
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