On the occasion of Valentine's eve, Buzz would like a word with the procrastinating guys out there. Guess what? Unless you've got a wad of cash that could temporarily stifle the likes of Kanye West to tip restaurant reservations workers with, chances are slim you're going to find a table at most eateries on Valentine's night right about now.

As you let that information sink in, why not take the open palm of your hand and clock yourself a good shot on the forehead. Done?

OK.

Since Buzz Central is all about public service, we'll pass a long a tip we received Tuesday. From 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday, the Waffle House at 10792 Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek will be dimming the lights and springing for white tablecloths, candlelight and romantic music for you last-minute Romeos in search of a unique way to avoid having your reputation as a lover scattered, smothered, covered and chunked.

Between now and 2 p.m. on Valentine's Day, you can make reservations by phoning 770-569-0056 until they vaporize like a bowl of Bert's Chili.

"Last year, we noticed that there were a few couples who came in to celebrate Valentine's Day with us," Waffle House rep Pat Warner told Buzz on Tuesday. "This year, we thought we might offer our customers a few romantic additions at the Johns Creek Waffle House to help folks celebrate."

As for the obvious, Warner added: "I'm sure there are going to be those guys who wake up on Feb. 14 and have yet to make plans. Hopefully, we can help out those guys who don't have immediate access to a calendar."

But bear in mind, it's still a Waffle House, traditionally beehives of, er, activity, what with the shouting of orders and what-not.

"Our staff will still be operating the same way, but maybe in a lighter tone," Warner said.

'Chronicles' of Caitlin Upton

Caitlin Upton, Miss South Carolina Miss Teen USA 2007 and Miss Teen USA contestant who inadvertently introduced the phrases "U.S. Americans" and "The Iraq" into the national consciousness last year, paid a visit to Vanderlyn Elementary in Dunwoody on Monday to share her love of reading during National Library Lovers Month. Upton arrived dressed in a sky blue dress that she designed herself and read aloud excerpts from "The Spiderwick Chronicles" to Kristen Drake's third-grade class. Upton was in good hands as it turned out (Drake won Elementary School Teacher of the Year last year). After the reading, Upton faced down a few questions from the kids. Thankfully, no one asked her why an estimated one-fifth of Americans can't locate the United States on a map. Here's an excerpt:

Q: What is your favorite color?

A: Yellow. Because it's bright and sunny just like my personality.

Q: Who are you supporting for president?

A: McCain, because of his view on the war.

We're told that the kids loved Upton, and she graciously signed personalized photos for the whole class and for more than a few parents. On Tuesday night, Drake's class was treated to a sneak peek screening of the fantasy flick (based on the book, natch) opening in theaters Thursday.

Food Network hits C-Town

Cabbagetown Market and Little's Grill, owned and operated by Lisa Hanson and Maria Locke, will be featured in an episode of the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," hosted by the wackily tattooed and coifed Guy Fieri. The show features once-forgotten-but-revived slices of culinary Americana, and this quaint grocery-cum-lunch parlor fits the bill, having been both since 1929.

Hanson and Locke will be preparing the Grill's famous fried pickles alongside the grass-fed beef burger with pimento cheese and the store's legendary Lime Rickey, but don't expect a full meal if you decide to go and watch the taping, which takes place Thursday, beginning around noon. The menu that day will be limited because of the taping. Still, Hanson said she would like to "fill the store" with local folks. When the episode will air has not been announced. Cabbagetown Market and Little's Grill is at 198 Carroll St., Atlanta. 404-221-9186, www.cabbagetownmarket.com.

OVERSCENE: Hawk's birthday a team event

Atlanta Hawks No. 27 Zaza Pachulia (above) celebrating his 24th birthday with teammates and members of the Atlanta Thrashers at Thrive restaurant and nightclub downtown. ... Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace dining in the bar and watching the Georgetown-Villanova game at Morton's in Buckhead.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

Actress Kim Novak is 75. Actor George Segal ("Just Shoot Me") is 74. Singer-bassist-actor Peter Tork of the Monkees is 66. Actress Stockard Channing is 64. Talk show host Jerry Springer is 64. Singer Peter Gabriel is 58. Singer Henry Rollins is 47. Bassist Todd Harrell of 3 Doors Down is 36. MC Natalie Stewart of Floetry is 29.

Contributing: Meridith Ford and news services

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