Sunday, November 4, 2012
Have you tried this popular dish?
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Sunday, November 4, 2012
What is the most popular dish at your favorite Dacula restaurant? This week, Jean Huey shares details about Dos Copas' most popular dish. Dacula Patch: What is your most popular dish? Jean Huey: Niki Wedges Dacula Patch: What makes this dish great? Jean Huey: Although we have delicious fish, chicken and beef tacos, our Niki wedges are a great alternative for someone who wants a lower calorie option with a lot of great flavors. Starting at just under 500 calories, Niki Wedges are a favorite Dos Copas original -- crisp build-your-own organic-lettuce wraps, served with tender grilled chicken, steak or shrimp with fresh diced tomatoes, cheese, cilantro, sliced red onions, cilantro lime vinaigrette and a cup of chicken or tortilla soup. Are …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Have you tried this popular dish?
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
What is the most popular dish at your favorite Dacula restaurant? This week, Ray Stanjevich of Friends tells us which dish is most popular with his customers. Dacula Patch: What is your most popular dish? Stanjevich: Our most popular dish, besides the 14 different chicken wing flavors, is the Loaded French Dip. Dacula Patch: What makes this dish great? Stanjevich: This is a wonderful sandwich because of the quality of the meat as well as the cooking process involved. We only use a USDA Choice Top Sirloin, and we cover the meat with our special Dry Rub recipe. We then slowly braise it in the oven until it is cooked. After that, we trim all the fat off, thinly slice then beef and load it up with sauteed mushrooms, onions and melt …
Friday, October 7, 2011
Each week we feature a business from our hometown of Dacula. This week learn more about Amy La Faye's.
Amy Gravitt opened the doors to her restaurant, named in honor of her grandmother, in September 2009. Located at 2559 Pharr Ave., Amy La Faye's has gained popularity and a following in the community for their homemade, fresh biscuits and breakfast. I recently sat down to talk to Gravitt about her restaurant. Patch: What is the best aspect of owning Amy La Faye's? Amy: I just get to do what I love. Patch: What is the most challenging aspect of owning a restaurant? Amy: The biggest challenge is just being my own boss and all of the paperwork that comes along with it. I love the people, I love doing the cooking, I love serving people, I love my customers but the challenge for me is the bookkeeping. Patch: What makes Amy La Faye's unique? Amy…
Friday, September 16, 2011
Each week we feature a business from our hometown of Dacula. This week learn more about Sazon Mexican Grill & Cantina Bar.
Wilder Rosales is one of the owners of Sazon Mexican Grill and Cantina Bar located at 1700 Winder Highway inside the Stars and Strikes shopping center in Dacula. Opened in October of 2010, Sazon offers patrons a taste of Mexico, Cuba and Peru. I recently sat down with Rosales to talk about the restaurant. Patch: How did you come to own Sazon Mexican Grill? Wilder: I was in Florida in the restaurant business. The partners I worked with decided to call it quits, so when I moved to Georgia I had $100 in my pocket. I went into the construction business. I had a flooring business. At that time my landlord offered for me to help open a restaurant. I did that and a few other jobs for shopping centers that he owned. Over time, I came to own this …
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Each week we feature a business from our hometown of Dacula. This week learn more about Menchie's Frozen Yogurt.
Rodd Seigel is the owner of Menchie's Frozen Yogurt shop, located at 2463 Hamilton Mill Parkway inside the Publix shopping center. Opened on Aug. 13 of this year, Menchie's offers a wide variety of frozen yogurt flavors and toppings to satisfy any sweet tooth. I recently sat down with Seigel to talk about the shop. Patch: What is the best aspect of owning a frozen yogurt shop? Rodd: To be honest with you everyone who comes in here has fun. They come in with a smile on their face and they leave with an even bigger smile. We're all about families and we're all about kids. Patch: What is the most challenging aspect of owning Menchie's Frozen Yogurt? Rodd: It's not so much of a challenge because we like to have fun but for almost everyone who …
Friday, August 19, 2011
Each week we feature a business from our hometown of Dacula.This week, learn more about Holy Smokes Barbeque.
Kenny Garren and his business partner Brian Hume opened up the doors to Holy Smokes Barbeque in 2006. In July of this year, the restaurant moved to its new location at 1862 Auburn Road Suite 117. Don't be surprised if you see Kenny or his wife and kids helping out. I recently sat down with Garren to talk about Holy Smokes. Patch: How did Holy Smokes get its start? Kenny: Both Brian and I worked at InTouch Ministries in Atlanta and eight years ago I had the bright idea to cook turkey breasts for co-workers to make some extra money. Twenty-eight people took me up on the offer so I was up all night long cooking on a Big Green Egg. In January, our wheels started turning and we thought there may be something to this. We bought a commercial …
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Each week we feature a business from our hometown of Dacula.This week learn more about Dos Copas.
After being around for close to 10 years, Dos Copas, located at 2463 Hamilton Mill Parkway Suite 210, came under new ownership in 2006. Matt Pollard, the general manager for the restaurant, started as a server in 2008 and worked his way up to his current position. I recently sat down to talk to Pollard about the restaurant. Patch: How did Dos Copas get it's start? Matt: Dos Copas has been in this location going on 15 years. About five years ago it was bought from the previous owners by two brothers Paul and Flay Dalrymple. They have since put a spin on the traditional mexican by adding a fresh zest, baja theme. Everything in the kitchen is made from scratch. Patch: What is the best aspect about managing Dos Copas? Matt: The freedom to try…
Friday, July 22, 2011
Did you guess which Dacula area restaurant serves these shrimp enchiladas?
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Friday, July 22, 2011
How well do you know Dacula’s restaurants? Were you able to guess the restaurant just by looking at a photo of one dish? This week’s featured dish is shrimp enchiladas. The enchiladas are covered with peppers, onions and melted cheese. If you guessed this dish came from Dos Copas, you are correct! Check back next Friday to see what delectable dish we've found at one of our Dacula restaurants. Did you know you can rate or review hundreds of local shops and restaurants by visiting our business directory? Tell us what you think about your favorite restaurant or even your not-so-favorite place to eat.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Can you guess which Dacula area restaurant serves these shrimp enchiladas?
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Thursday, July 21, 2011
How well do you know Dacula’s restaurants? Think you can guess the restaurant just by looking at a photo of one dish? This week’s featured dish is shrimp enchiladas. The enchiladas are covered with peppers, onions and melted cheese. If you think you know which restaurant serves this dish, post your guess in the comments below. Check back tomorrow at noon for the answer. Did you know you can rate or review hundreds of local shops and restaurants by visiting our business directory? Tell us what you think about your favorite restaurant or even your not-so-favorite place to eat.
Each week we feature a business from our hometown of Dacula.This week learn more about Tim's Rib Joint.
Tim White has been barbequeing for many years. Located at 465 Dacula Rd., Tim's Rib Joint offers authentic barbeque at reasonable prices, from pulled pork to beef brisket to barbeque chicken, all of White's meat is made fresh and smoked in house. I recently sat down with Tim to talk about his business. Patch: How did you get your start? Tim: I started with a smaller place in downtown Atlanta. It's always been a passion for me. I started out in a whole different business with a whole different life but my mom had a restaurant growing up and so we always watched her do what she did. That's how I ended up getting into it. Patch: What is the best aspect of owning Tim's Rib Joint? Tim: The satisfaction I get from my customers with the product. …
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10:00 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
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