Just ask Greg!  We’re a lot to keep up with…

Slick and I started dating shortly before LK and I created the Q+DD.  He loved the idea and fully supported us…

"wait - what??"

Slick was in a pickle.  He wanted to be part of the Q+DD, but he didn’t want his every move tracked and posted on the Internets.  Naturally, LK and I (excessive Facebook, Twitter + Foursquare users) had difficulty comprehending Slick’s privacy concerns, but we had to respect his wishes.

After much deliberation, we reached a compromise.  We would use pictures of him, but under the pseudonym: Slick.  He was down with it.

For the past two years + some change, Slick has been a regular on the blog. 

Enjoying fancy meals…

medieval times

Entertaining the locals…

chateau elan

Kissing babies…

fernbank museum of natural history

…so that he could support us while also feeling like he maintained some privacy + could keep it professional at work, etc. 

UNTIL NOW. 

Slick is tired of his alias.  He’s grown weary of people referring to him as “Slick” in public settings.  He’s now fully embraced his social media presence (+ trusts that we are not going to use our blog-writing-powers to humiliate him) and he is ready to let everyone know who he REALLY is!

"i'm ready, world!"

Slick, dear readers, is in fact KEVIN (Kev for short)!

KEVIN.  KEVIN.  KEVIN.  Finally!!

So, there you go.  Thanks for being such a great sport, Kev!

We heart you, babe. 

xx, L

Head to the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta for a Father’s Day brunch at Park 75 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 19.

Remind Dad how important he is at Park 75′s Father’s Day brunch, where the normal Sunday brunch menu has been altered to ensure that Dad gets his favorite foods!  There will be a buffet with two carving stations, mashed potatoes, delicious vegetables + tons of Dad’s favorite manly sides.

Father’s Day shifts into fifth gear as Stone Mountain Harley-Davidson in Conyers will be providing four motorcycles for the event just for Dad’s entertainment!  Two motorcycles will be on display at Park 75, and with a valid motorcycle license + proper clothes (long sleeves, long pants + leather shoes), two of the Harley-Davidson motorcycles will be available for a test drive with Stone Mountain Harley-Davidson sales and promotions director Joseph “Guido” Cardillo.

If you think your dad deserves something special this Father’s Day, give him a unique day that he is sure to remember for years to come! 

me @ the harley-davidson convention (don't ask.)

Cost is $65 per person including complimentary valet parking.  For reservations, call 404.253.3840.

Sounds like so much fun! 

xx, L

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
75 Fourteenth Street
Atlanta, GA  30309
404.881.9898
www.fourseasons.com

…but we lost ‘em.

Enjoy Winnipeg…  Sounds THRILLING there.

(Sikeeeeeeee!)

Really glad I was able to make it out to a game before they were sold, but very sad to see them go.  I had plans to be a super fan. 

my first + last game...

i was even considering buying THAT.

Poop! 

If you have no idea what I’m talking about, please catch up on your sports news here: Atlanta Thrashers to Head to Winnipeg.

Adios, Thrashers, adios.

xx, L

that guy

He sends weekly e-mails + wrote these books…

If not, here’s a recap, readers:  AARON KARO, THE RUMINATOR-ATOR.

Well, guess what?  He’s on tour + he’s making a stop in the D. Dirty.

(looks like i'm not the only one using a hipstamatic...)

AARON KARO LIVE IN ATLANTA: 2011 WIN WIN TOUR
Where?  Atlanta Punchline
When?  Thursday, May 19 @ 8:00 p.m.

This is def. going to be a good time, folks. 

TICKETS:  http://bit.ly/AtlantaKaro
FACEBOOK EVENT:  http://on.fb.me/dOvS9Y
FULL TOUR DETAILS:  http://KaroShow.com

Welcome to the A, Mr. Karo. (Unsolicited writing tip for you: Skip on referring to us “Hotlanta.”  Just trust.)  Break a leg!

xx, L

embracing mexican culture

I am pretty well-versed with regard to Atlanta’s Mexican cuisine + frequent many local Mex restaurants, but I rarely go to Rosa Mexicano.

When it first opened, I was there all the time guzzling down their signature pomegranate margaritas, but as Atlantic Station started to grow, I lost interest.  The food was consistently good + the drinks were always well-made, don’t get me wrong, I just really got over the initial excitement.

Well, it’s back – big time.  Slick and I went with his family this weekend, who were all in town from JAX.  We hadn’t intended on eating at Rosa Mexicano, but close to dinner time the JAX crew decided to check out our H&M (since they don’t have one) + it just made sense to eat nearby. 

When I think of Rosa, the first thing that comes to mind is their Tableside Guacamole - which out of towners love and is always fun to watch (+ delicious, I might add).  We ordered up some of that to share + went to TOWN.

rosa's tableside guac

For an additional starter, we selected the Flautas de Pollo: three rolled crispy chicken tacos topped with salsa pasilla de Oaxaca, salsa verde, queso fresco + crema.  They were so incredibly delicious, we all wished we’d ordered more!

I was starting to get full + wasn’t in the mood to completely stuff myself, so I opted for Rosa’s Tortilla Soup for my entree: pasilla chile soup with grilled chicken, avocado, shredded cheese, crema + crispy tortilla chips.  Slick was initially pretty disappointed with my uncharacteristically anti-climactic order, but quickly changed his mind when he took a bite.  It’s was SO good!  Whether you order it as your entree or to accompany something a bit more substantial, you are guaranteed to enjoy it!  It’s light (broth based – not cream), but filling, and was seriously YUM.

Everyone else ordered larger entrees which looked + smelled wonderful.  I heard a bunch of forks scraping plates towards the end of the meal…

During dinner, I sipped on a margarita (which they make v. strong), but I must tell you that one of my favorite Mexican drinks is featured on their menu: A Michelada.  You NEED to try it – especially sitting on their patio on a sunny day!  It’s a Mexican beer cocktail with Tecate, fresh lime juice + spices served over ice in a glass with a salted rim.  I was very pleased to see it on their menu. 

rosa's michelada

Slick’s family loved the restaurant + commented on how hip they thought the atmosphere was and how excellent the service was that we received.

post-meal pic

While I was leaving the restaurant, I felt a bit remorseful for neglecting it for so long.  The food is exceptional (albeit pricey for Mexican – and I’m not always in the mood for “black tie Mex”) + I always leave very pleased.  I really do like this place!  I’m so glad I rediscovered Rosa, and I definitely plan to be back soon.

For Men: Drinks + appetizers at Rosa followed by a movie at the Regal theatre across the street makes for a great date!

P.S. Don’t forget about Rosa’s super-fun I Rocked the Guac cooking challenge event!  It’s still one of my favorites + Rosa is great to work with for corporate + social events.

xx, L

Rosa Mexicano
245 18th Street NW
Atlanta, GA  30363
404.347.4090
www.rosamexicano.com

Celebrate Carnivale @ King Plow Arts Center on Friday, February 18!

Be transported to Rio de Janeiro + greeted by dynamic street performers!  Slip into a vibrant world filled with dancers, live music, interactive gaming boots (including palm and tarot card readers), a photo booth and more!  A decadent VIP area will raise the temperature to sultry South American heights with burlesque performances by Minette Magnifique + music from DJ Mike Zarin of CaZ.  The event will also include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a chocolate fountain (uh…IN!), a raffle + a silent auction.

(you had me at chocolate fountain...)

Funds raised at Carnivale will directly support Actor’s Express.  What’s Actor’s Express?  Click ME, Click ME to find out!

Pricing options for all budgets:

Samba: $60
Includes Carnivale entry for one, two drinks + two booth tickets.

Ipanema: $90
Grants Carnivale entry for one, unlimited drinks and entry to VIP area + five booth tickets.

Bossa Nova: $150
Provides Carnivale entry for one, unlimited drinks, unlimited booth tickets, entry to VIP area, one raffle ticket + one ticket to an Actor’s Express production.

Tickets are available online at www.actors-express.com or by phone at 404.607.SHOW.  Get ‘em while they’re HOT, HOT, HOT! 

This is the perfect excuse to dust off the ol’ dancin’ feathers you’ve been storing in the back of your closet…

Or, you can certainly opt for a slightly-muted masquerade motif like I proudly adorned when I celebrated Carnivale in Spain…longer ago than I will ever admit.

Carnivale in Cadiz, Spain

(You could also dress like a normal person…but what’s the fun in that?!)

Attention Gentlemen: I think that this would be an amazing date – particularly if you are just starting to see someone and want to be creative + interactive.  There will be so much going at King Plow (palm readers, tarot cards, street performers, silent auction, DRINKS, etc…) + it is absolutely guaranteed to be a blast! 

ALSO - If you aren’t ready quite yet to go all out for V-Day with that special someone – make a date for THIS instead!  (Flash back to my first V-Day with Slick after dating for a month + he took me to see Gran Torino.  Excellent movie, but serious V-Day FAIL.)

“People in the party are HOT, HOT, HOT!”  Never. gets. old…  “I’m hot, you’re hot, he’s hot, she’s hot…” 

xx, L

Who knew?  I’m a hockey fan! 

We had some killer seats, too…

When we arrived + were searching for our seats, we even had the great honor of briefly meeting THIS dapper fellow:

That pretty much made my entire night…

When the game started, everyone was SO into it.  The arena was not at capacity, but the fans who were there were really loud + all about the action.  I got drawn into it immediately.

In fact, the Thrashers fans surrounding us were seriously hardcore (as evidenced below).

We didn’t win the game, but to me it didn’t really matter.  I was thrilled to find out that there is another sport that I actually enjoy watching.  At one point during the game, Slick + I were out of our seats yelling: “FIGHT!  FIGHT!”   

I mean, I could totally get into this Thrashers thing…

We felt super-energized after the game ended from all the excitement + sitting within close proximity of very cold ice for the past two hours, so we dropped by Empire State South for a few post-game drinks.  (FYI: According to Slick, they make a killer Old Fashioned.)

I am really looking forward to going back to another Thrashers game.  In fact, I had such a great time on Friday, I wouldn’t mind going to several more! 

If y’all are into hockey or want to get into it (like me), you might be interested in these two Thrashers-related events:

THRASHERS BUD LIGHT THIRSTY THURSDAYS

Regularly priced $61 tickets are now $54 + regularly priced $32 and $27 tickets are now only $18 for the below Thursday games:

vs. Tampa Bay Lightning on January 20
vs. Calgary Flames on February 3
vs. Ottawa Senators on March 3

Regularly priced $79 tickets are now $70 + regularly priced $43 and $35 tickets are now $23 for the below game:

vs. Philadelphia Flyers on March 17

And, regularly priced $10 tickets are also available for all Thrashers Bud Light Thirsty Thursdays.

Take advantage of these awesome offers here: http://ow.ly/3GG2H

ATLANTA THRASHERS 11TH ANNUAL CASINO NIGHT

Opera Nightclub
Sunday, February 20, 2011
6:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m.

Info here: http://thrashers.nhl.com/v2/ext/CasinoNight/CasinoNight_2011_Event.html

I am SO game.  Goooooo Thrashers!

xx, L

I am! 

 
Here’s the very Q+DD:

Monster Jam 2011 @ the Georgia Dome
Saturday, February 12 @ 7:30 p.m.
Now you just need…

Tickets.  YOU need tickets – ASAP!  And, they’re sold out already on Ticketmaster, so get them on StubHub here:  MY WIFE PERSUADER IS READY TO GOOOOO!

Seriously, y’all, this is one of the most fun (+ cheapest) events I’ve been to in Atlanta.  Tickets are almost all under $50 a piece – and you really don’t need to spend more than that for them b/c the cars are HUGE + impossible to miss!  Super loud, too.  They pretty much shake the Dome…

Grave Digger is my Fav.

You DO NOT want miss out on this – especially if you’ve never been before!  Heck, I’m already working on my outfit…

Yeah, that’s right.  Go big or go home!

xx, L

Also, in sangria form.  These overly designed bottles made special guest appearances at our annual NYE Secret Samuel gift exchange in KC.

What a way to ring in 2011!  Ed Hardy alcohol = so horrible it’s awesome?  (Shudder…)

NYE 2010 in Kansas City - Howl @ the Moon

Happy New Year!!  Hope that everyone had a blast celebrating! 

xx, L

A few things:  

1. This weekend: not one but TWO SEC Championship Pub Crawls! 

Midtown – $10 for 10 bars + drink specials: http://www.atlantabartours.com/

2. On sale now: Tickets for Spiral Entertainment Party on Peachtree for New Years Eve: all-inclusive: booze, buffets, and ballrooms in the old Macy’s building on Peachtree.  Multiple DJs, bars everywhere you turn, it’s going to be amazing.  $10 off with promo code “kraselskyNYE” www.spiralentertainment.com 

3. Date Night Magazine December issue: READ IT!  Make sure you’re minding your P’s and Q’s by checking out 10 Holiday Do’s and Don’ts and get up to speed on Elvis coverband the Pelvis Breastlies with Ashley Hesseltine’s article, Love them Tender. Click HERE.  

4. Don’t forget about the Midtown Pop Up Shop!  (ET and I shall be hitting it hardcore on Saturday!) 

5. From Tech Crunch (Crunch Gear): cheap stocking stuffers for the technically inclined (click HERE) and gifts for the Hipster in your life (click HERE) 

Oh, oh and… 

Happy Hanukkah! 

(Jewish Yorkies! Thanks for finding this picture Greg.)

xx, L