Greetings,
We trust you’re enjoying our magazine’s new look and have penned in a few places for international cuisine to your social calendar. A double dose of authenticity is to be had at the eateries featured as they not only have great plates, but local foodies from their native countries are frequent diners too.
A few years ago I visited Emidio’s Portuguese restaurant in Sandy Springs for a feature story. It was a Sunday afternoon and I was there to catch a glimpse of their monthly communal lunch that’s held to get newcomers acquainted with the cuisine. I expected to see one long table of about 12 strangers being cordial with each other. Instead it felt like a welcoming meet and greet. The place was filled with returning patrons of Portuguese descent from across the Northside introducing themselves to new guests.
Most of us will take a drive for a delicious meal. Tram Nguyen told us that some folks questioned her and husband Pete’s decision to open their Vietnamese restaurant in Alpharetta, but she thought, “As long as we have good food, people will enjoy it.” Indeed, they do a brisk business at District III, which is complimented even more now by the recent opening of Hotel Avalon practically across the sidewalk.
We have more treats in the coming months. In April we will bring you our spring guide, as you will surely be ready to enjoy the outdoors. Inside will be the when, where and other details on arts festivals across the metro area. In addition, we have an inspirational story on two brothers whose bond has brought them through the finish line of Ironman competitions and such races as the New York City Marathon and the AJC Peachtree Road Race. They are likely to have you signing up for the annual July fourth pastime.
See you next month!
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