Top 10 for 2010

Today`s paper says it best - there`s new energy at Dad`s Garage!! We`re so excited about the new artistic director, Kevin Gillese (not Gillespie - although he rocked on "Top Chef"). Not only is he fabulously talented, he blew us away last night when he spoke fluent French to the chef and GM at Joel (yum). Welcome!!

We can`t think of a better way to start the year than with new views!! The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View re-opens atop the Westin Peachtree Plaza in late January. This Atlanta institution will showcase new windows and a new floor - just in time for Valentine`s Day, where more folks will get engaged than at any other restaurant in the city.

The best new deal in town is Millionaire Mondays, the brand new promotion at Livingston Restaurant + Bar, where you can get whole lobster or fillet, soup or salad and one side for $16. You don`t have to be a millionaire to eat like one!!

The hottest spot in Inman Park - Sauced, is Ria Pell`s new eatery on Edgewood Avenue - conveniently located across from our office. She`s the real deal - get there now because once the word gets out you`ll for sure have to wait in line for yummy dishes like bacon peanut brittle!!

HOBNOB is set to open early next month by the guys who brought you Gilbert`s in Midtown. Think comfort pub cuisine - extensive craft beer selection - fabulous beer and wine pairing - a heated patio - and a warm neighborhood environment.

Beautiful Amber O`Neal`s Cafe Physique offers personal trainers who will come to you for the price of an in-studio workout. Take advantage of their mobile fitness package -- in-home service for the studio price, good through February.

Turquoise is the color of 2010 and we`re loving the Anna G. Corkscrew in turquoise available at SWITCH Modern.

It`s the year of living comfortably since our fabulous friend Christine Eisner published her hot seller "Comfort Living," late last year. We`re counting our "treasures" and "campfires" and you should too!! We can`t wait for our next Comfort Living Club.

We`re bringing a friend to our favorite Buckhead spa - Entebello for "Two For Tuesday," buy-one-treat-a-friend-to-one-free-manicure every Tuesday in February. We`re also getting our value proposition on with "Kiss and Makeup," 20 percent off makeup and makeup bags and a free gloss. Last - but not least - this one`s for the ladies.

Nothing says I love you like a heart, and our favorite Inman Park waxing studio, WAX, is cracking us up with the "I Heart WAX" promotion on time for Valentine`s Day. Ladies - don`t wait around for it - go out and get yourself a heart shaped wax and a box of pink or red Betty dye for $70- the heart only is $59.