When you call the upscale Collingwood Apartment Homes community your home, one of the great things about it is all the tried and true places that make Alpharetta, Georgia, such a wonderful place to live—and the many new shops, restaurants, and venues that always seem to be opening!
The Tried
We asked * The Idea Specialists™ * to give Alpharetta fave Mama’s Pizza (on Northport Parkway) a try and report back in. They said it’s no wonder this family-owned restaurant has been in business in North Fulton County for more than 40 years—the pies are worth every penny and then some! (At least we think that’s what they said…..they were talking with their mouths full, LOL.) Thin New York crust, gluten-free options, and Italian ices and gelatos are just some of the things that make Mama’s a must if you’re in the mood for kid-friendly casual dining.
The True
Aisles and aisles of amazing antiques, collectibles, and interior decor await visitors at Queen of Hearts Antiques & Interiors, a fixture on Alpharetta’s North Main Street for more than 25 years. The Idea Specialists™ truly enjoy themselves every time they peruse the aisles of the Queen for treasures because they share the same philosophy: “Your home deserves stories.” New merchandise arrives daily, and workshops on all manner of crafts are offered on a regular basis.
The New
It’s been less than a year since Trader Joe’s opened its new location at Halcyon, near the Chick-fil-A at the Big Creek Greenway trailhead of Halcyon. Haven’t checked it out yet? Well, then—you are in for a treat! Originally a nautical-themed neighborhood grocery store in Pasadena, California, the chain has spread across the nation, developing almost cult-like followings in each of its communities! We love treating ourselves to some of the new-to-us affordable wines they carry, and while the frozen palak paneer may not be as good as what your amma used to make, it’s a close (and vegetarian) substitute! Oh, and don’t forget the flowers! And cheeses! And, and, and…..
There’s No Shame In Our Dinner Game!
We decided it just wouldn’t be a good blog post if we didn’t say something about prepared food to eat in the comfort of your cozy (and pet-friendly!) Collingwood Apartment Homes dining area, so we asked the Idea Specialists™ to suggest something fast and simple to get on the table now that school is back in serious swing. They immediately suggested taking advantage of the Little Big Meal at The Fresh Market at Old Alabama Square. Options change regularly, but all include a main course and at least one side and are meant to feed four for only $25. Enjoy!
One More Thing
Are your kids as obsessed as ours with MrBeast? If so, then you probably already know that the dude (aka Jimmy Donaldson) has 423 million subscribers on YouTube and a wildly popular unscripted show on Prime Video (Beast Games).
But did you (and they) know that he and popular science YouTuber Mark Rober are now co-leading the new initiative #TeamWater, a crowdfunding campaign to change millions of lives around the world through access to clean water? Powered by the biggest team of content creators on the internet, the campaign has a goal of raising $40 million to provide 2 million people with life-changing access to clean water for decades.
Something to talk about at supper for sure!
* The Idea Specialists™ *
The Idea Specialists™ is a group of design and inspiration professionals with a focus on communications for the luxury apartment home industry, as well as custom lifestyle planning and more. They do not receive any sort of product or financial incentives for their recommendations in posts such as these.
