VaHi Farm Animal Invasion: The Real Story (Part 1)

May 17, 2014

Unless otherwise noted, photos courtesy of Sara Zeigler. We recently teased you with a report of a possible farm animal invasion of Virginia-Highland. A herd of goats had been spotted on Hudson Dr., and a huge Holstein cow, desperately in need of milking, popped up in the front yard of a home on Lanier Blvd.…

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Chilling in the Murphy’s Wine Shop with Michael Kunz & Bob McKechnie

May 15, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a three-part series by VaHi food blogger Denise Romeo spotlighting the ever-popular Virginia-Highland eating establishment, Murphy’s Restaurant, located at 997 Virginia Avenue. Murphy’s is open Monday through Thursday 11:00am – 10:00pm; Friday 11:00am – 11:00pm; Saturday 8:00am – 11:00pm; and, Sunday 8:00am – 10:00pm. Look for conversations with…

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Volunteers Needed for 2014 Tour of Homes

May 15, 2014

For almost twenty years, our Tour of Homes has showcased some incredible homes, restaurants, and sponsoring vendors. In no small way, TOH has helped put our neighborhood on the map as one of Atlanta’s most sought after places to live. Each year the TOH committee works hard starting in March to plan and execute a…

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Summerfest Tribute Ride: In Memory of Warren Bruno

May 14, 2014

There could be no better way to celebrate the man and avid cyclist who made Virginia-Highland Summerfest happen than with a celebratory ride through Atlanta’s favorite intown neighborhoods. That’s just what the staff of Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar and Ormsby’s is doing. In fitting Warren Bruno style, the restaurants are hosting a bicycle ride…

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VaHi Safety Team Report: May 13, 2014

May 13, 2014

Pre-Summerfest Neighborhood Cleanup Keep Virginia Highland Beautiful has scheduled a cleanup, concentrating on the Atkins Park business node, this Saturday morning 5/17. Meet at the American Roadhouse patio at 8 AM with your gloves for get-going coffee courtesy of genial owner Emile Blau. Bring along paint scrapers for removing stickers, and if someone has leaf blowers and string…

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