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Marvelous Madison, Georgia

May 4, 2011 in Events, Showhouse, travel by Kate | 7 comments

Wouldn’t you love to explore Madison, Georgia, like a true design insider? Jimmy Stanton, owner of popular Atlanta shop Stanton Home Furnishings and subject of a special double feature in our May issue (which you can read here at AtlantaHomesMag.com), has given us the inside scoop on all the things you can do while in town for this Friday and Saturday’s Madison in May Spring Tour of Homes, which will also feature the home of Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts proprietors Dan Belman and Randy Korando. Find out why Atlanta design giants love to get away to the serenity of this fabled Southern town. We encourage you to stay a night at a charming inn—or better still, at the home of a good friend—to get the full experience, but even a day’s excursion is an opportunity for many lovely adventures to unfold. Per Stanton himself: “There are so many wonderful things to see and experience in Madison; here is a list of my favorites. . . . Most are within walking distance from the downtown square.”

TOUR
Heritage Hall
277 South Main Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-9627; www.friendsofheritagehall.org

Madison Morgan Cultural Center
434 South Main Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-4743; www.mmcc-arts.org

Rogers House/Rose Cottage
179 E. Jefferson Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 343-0190

Madison’s Historic Graveyard

STAY
The James Madison Inn
260 W. Washington Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-7040; www.jamesmadisoninn.com

Farmhouse Inn
1051 Meadow Lane, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-7933; www.thefarmhouseinn.com

EAT
Town 220
220 West Washington Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 752-1445; www.town220.com

The Icehouse Restaurant
271 West Washington Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 343-0040; www.icehouserest.com

Madison Chop House Grill
202 South Main Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-9009

Amici’s Italian Cafe
113 South Main Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-0000; www.amici-cafe.com

The Madison Gift Mart & Cafe
140 West Washington Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-9940
Order the chicken salad and the Gentleman Jim’s Tea

Claudia’s European Coffee Shop
142 Academy Street, Madison, GA 30650. (404) 293-0338

Adrian’s Place
342 West Washington Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-1600
Best Fried Chicken and fresh vegetables. This is local secret.

Tequila Express
270 West Washington Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-0729

Perk Avenue Cafe
111 West Jefferson Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-2562

Antique Sweets
132 East Washington Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-0034
Known for the “Bulldog Bites”

Scoops
123-B West Washington Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-3002

Ella’s Sweet Shoppe
191 West Jefferson Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-7544; www.ellassweetshoppe.com
Old-time candy shop; this carries items you haven’t seen in years.

SHOP
Madison Markets
144 Academy Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-8795; www.madisonmarkets.com
Multiple antique dealers display their wares in this high-end market

Le Petite Jardin
281 Hancock Street, Madison, GA 30650  770-262-1177
A must-see for plants, flowers and gifts

Belles Beaux & Gifts
115 South Main Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-3311; www.bellesbeauxandgifts.com
Antiques and gifts

Godfrey Cox
127 South Main Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-2229

Amelia’s & Barkin Dogs Shoe Company
172 South Main Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-2986 for Amelia’s and (706) 342-2929 for Barkin Dogs www.barkindogsshoeco.com

J & K Fleas An’Tiques
184 South Main Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-3009

Laughing Moon
183 South Main Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-8008

In High Cotton
158 West Jefferson Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-7777

Madison Hardware
174 West Washington Street, Madison, GA 30650. (706) 342-0217
The star of the store is Tulip, the Jack Russel mix that sleeps in a cardboard box. She goes home around lunchtime to play so you have to see her early in the day.

NOT SO FAR AWAY
 The Ritz Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation/Lake Oconee (approx. 25-30 min drive from Madison)
One Lake Oconee Trail, Greensboro, GA 30642. (706) 467-0600; www.ritzcarlton.com/reynolds
Eat at Gaby’s on the Water (great food with an amazing view)

Blue Willow Inn at Social Circle
294 North Cherokee Road, Social Circle, GA 30025. (770) 464-2131; www.bluewillowinn.com
Traditional Southern cooking. . . . I highly suggest reservations.


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Atlanta Chef Steven Satterfield on Martha Stewart

November 22, 2010 in Events, Food & Recipes by Amy | No comments

Miller Union

An Atlanta favorite finds even more national admiration. We love visiting Chef Steven Satterfield’s rustic Westside eatery, the award-winning Miller Union. And now Satterfield joins Birmingham chef Chris Hastings in introducing our beloved Southern favorites to the incomparable palate of Martha Stewart. Tomorrow morning, Satterfield and Stewart will prepare scalloped green tomatoes and cherry-pecan cornbread dressing, a touch of sophistication that promises to diversify your traditional Thanksgiving fare. 

Executive Chef Steven Satterfield, portrait by David Naugle

Atlantans are familiar with Miller Union’s philosophy of natural, fresh cuisine, but if the holidays always trigger your desire for additional familial gatherings throughout the year, try sampling Satterfield’s expertise yourself at the family-style Harvest Dinners offered the third Tuesday of each month. Too impatient to wait? Chef Satterfield tells us he intends to debut the scalloped green tomatoes later this week; this seasonal treat will join the cornbread dressing that adorns the popular sautéed Georgia quail currently on the menu. This special Southern-inspired episode of “The Martha Stewart Show” airs Tuesday, November 23 at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

 

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New “Top Shelf” Restaurant Discovered!

October 18, 2007 in Restaurants by Gina Christman | No comments

I’m having cravings already from a scrumptious dinner last night at VIII Fifty (850) on Holcomb Bridge in Roswell. It’s a toss-up as to whether is was the amazing food, the best server ever, or the infectious enthusiasm of the owners that make me want to become a regular. Managing Partner Geoff Kokoszka greeted me at the door, beginning one of the most memorable dining experiences I have had in a long time. Chef Daniel Massie (CIA) is a force in the kitchen, with original small plates like Lobster Corn Salad with Vanilla Bean Aioli, topped off with a chubby lobster claw; Roasted Figs with Maytag Bleu Cheese and Prosciutto; Pistachio-Crusted Scallops on a bed of perfectly cooked baby zucchini. Entrees are classic presentations, each with a unique twist. I had the Triple Tail Grouper over Smoked Gouda, Leek and Fennel au gratin (oh my!) and a dessert of Pomegranate Panna Cotta with fresh berries. Everything was over-the-top delicious. The restaurant is open for dinner only, and I highly recommend it. If the weather is nice, sit on the back deck that feels like South Beach. Ask for Mark. www.850atlanta.com; 678-206-0850.

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