ET TU, SPRING?? WE BUNDLED UP IN OUR PUFFY JACKET THROUGH THE COLD AND WE WERE WELL-HEELED IN OUR TORY BURCH JELLIES IN THE RAIN - WE`RE OVER IT! BRING ON THE GREEN BEER, WINE DINNERS, SPRING FASHIONS, BACON AND DESIGN!

Did you know that during the Mexican-American War of 1846, a rogue band of Irish immigrant soldiers defected from the U.S. Army to fight with the Mexicans?? Celebrate Viva Los San Patricios at the Bone Garden Cantina on Wednesday, March 17 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with green margaritas, buckets of beer and Sonoran Hot Dogs - the infamous Mexican hot dog wrapped in bacon and served in a fresh Mexican roll with delicious toppings.
HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern will celebrate St. Pattys a bit more traditionally with $3 green beer, $5 car bombs and Chef Brett Ring`s special Corned Beef, Potatoes and Braised Cabbage for $12.95. Start looking out for late night specials coming soon!


We are so excited about the The High Museum Wine Auction! Just weeks away, there is no better way to kick off the weekend than with Chef Gary Mennie`s special four-course Wine Dinner on Thursday, March 25, at Livingston Restaurant + Bar. This will sell out!! Chef Mennie is partnering with Lambert Bridge and Reynolds Family Winery and the menu looks amazing!

Art, shopping, wine and hors d`oeuvres by HOBNOB- these are a few of our favorite things!! Tootsies will unveil the Charles Chang-Lima collection at a special private shopping event, Thursday, March 25 at 6 p.m. to benefit The Atlanta Contemporary Art Center. All the fabulous ladies will be there including hosts Tamara Kimble (you loved her at NBAF - don`t miss her at Tootsies), Deborah Marshall, Sarah Danielson and Nancy Hooff.


Who doesn`t love bacon?? And who doesn`t think that Dad`s Garage is the funniest theater on the planet?? So combine the two and you have BaconFest, back and bacon-eer than ever! On Saturday, March 27 you can go hog wild at Dad`s annual fundraiser (yep, Dad`s Garage is a non-profit company - you can make a donation here), but there won`t be any black ties or ball gowns (whew), just improv, bands, an auction and - you guessed it - a whole bunch of bacon and fun!

The architect William Carpenter wowed the crowd at last month`s Spotlight on Design at SWITCH Modern. This month`s event on Wednesday, March31, will feature none other than Bill Peace of Peace Design - an amazing interior designer and super nice guy.We can`t think of a better place to mix and mingle with our designer friends while sipping wine and nibbling on cheese than SWITCH Modern and we are so excited about Bill Peace - he`s designed everything from a stable to the Original El Taco (horses and Mexican food - now these are a few of our favorite things!).

IS THAT WARM WEATHER OR ARE WE EXPERIENCING A HOT FLASH?? SERIOUSLY - WE CAN`T WAIT FOR SPRING. BUT WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT ALL THAT MARCH HAS TO OFFER - BEAUTY, FASHION, WINE & FOOD, MOVIES, ART AND MORE!!

As seen in Daily Candy`s Best Of Beauty Products: Don`t miss the exclusive launch of BECCA`s new Boudoir Skin Collection at Entebello ! Book your one-on-one appointment with BECCA National Makeup Artist Jo Wysocki to experience flawless looking skin and a new look for spring. Plus with any BECCA purchase of $75 or more get a fabulous Gift With Purchase. This Friday, March 5 & Saturday, March 6 -- a ppointments are filling up fast!


Swing into Spring at Hot Happenings at Tootsies at Shops Around Lenox this weekend - Friday, March 4 to Saturday, March 6. See a sneak peak of some of the country`s top designers` Spring and Fall 2010 collections including LEIFSDOTTIR, Introduction by Eda, give a penny.designs, Sara Claire & Esther and more. Nibble on yummy Chocolate Pink Pastry Cafe cupcakes - we love them!!

The Academy may overlooked you this year but that doesn`t mean you can`t eat like a star!! You`ll find us party hopping -- Straits Restaurant owner, GRAMMY award-winning artist and actor Chris "Ludacris" Bridges will host an Oscar party at his Midtown eatery, Straits, on Sunday, March 7.The event kicks off at 7 p.m. with VIP Red Carpet. Admission is $25 to benefit the Ludacris Foundation and includes heavy passed hors d`oeuvres and one Conjure Cocktail.To make your reservation, please call Straits at 404-877-1283. HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern, recently opened in a former Caribou Coffee at Piedmont and Monroe, will have the TVs tuned to Oscar and diners can enjoy comfort pub cuisine. Of note - for $14.95 they will be serving a special Goldschlager Milkshake and the Oscar Spring Roll.

Movies and artwork and wine -- oh my!!On Friday, March 12, to coincide with Castleberry Hill`s Art Stroll, the developers of Castleberry Point will unveil two site-specific installations in the retail space: One is by the installation art class of SCAD Atlanta and the other the artist HENSE. They will also premiere Castleberry Point`s Movie Night with the film "Sideways," in partnership with Atlanta 365 (Atlanta Film Festival) and Castleberry Point`s fabulous wine store, The Wine Shoe.The Wine Shoe will begin wine tastings at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 9 p.m.

The High Museum Wine Auction is just weeks away and Chef Gary Mennie is gearing up for a special four-course Detailed Pairings, Dine Around Dinner on Thursday, March 25, at Livingston Restaurant + Bar. This will sell out!!Chef Mennie is partnering with Lambert Bridge and Reynolds Family Winery and the menu looks amazing!