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Small Business 2012

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Dining in Dacula

Good Eats: Authentic Philly Cheese Steak at Shenanigans

Have you tried this popular dish?

What is the most popular dish at your favorite Dacula restaurant? This week, Bill Sees of Shenanigans tells us which dish is most popular with his customers. Dacula Patch: What is your most popular dish? Bill Sees: Our most popular dish is a customer favorite, the Shenanigans Authentic Philly Cheese Steak. Dacula Patch: What makes this dish great? Bill Sees: Our Philly is the best outside of Pennsylvania, without a doubt. It features thinly sliced prime sirloin served on a toasted Amoroso hoagie roll, sauteed onions and mushrooms with melted American cheese.   Shenanigans is located at 1250 Auburn Road in Dacula. Are you a local restaurant owner? Would you like your most popular dish featured in an upcoming installment of "Good Eats"? Are …

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Dacula Restaurant Inspections

When Was Your Favorite Restaurant Last Inspected?

Several Dacula restaurants have not been inspected within the past six months.

The East Metro Health District is tasked with ensuring restaurant compliance with applicable health and safety regulations. The following restaurant scores are the most recent scores posted on the East Metro Health District website as of Nov. 27. Want to praise your favorite restaurant or warn others about a bad experience? Post your own restaurant review blog by clicking here. You can also rate and review these and hundreds of other Dacula area businesses and restaurants in our directory.  Click on the report links for details regarding the specific violations.  No new inspections were posted within the past week.  Older inspections: Antoneta’s Italian Restaurant 2700 Braselton Highway, #8 Score: 84 Last inspection: 2/27/12 Click here for…

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Good Eats: Bolognese With Tagliatelle at Mirko Pasta

Have you tried this popular dish?

What is the most popular dish at your favorite local restaurant? This week, Jessica Adams shares details about Mirko Pasta's most popular dish. Dacula Patch: What is your most popular dish? Jessica Adams: Our most popular dish is Bolognese (a meat sauce) with Tagliatelle. Dacula Patch: What makes this dish great? Jessica Adams: The Bolognese Sauce is homemade and is considered the traditional Italian meat sauce. Most people that come for the first time want to stick with something familiar such as spaghetti and meatballs or Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken.  Mirko Pasta is located at 3265 Sardis Church Road. Are you a local restaurant owner? Would you like your most popular dish featured in an upcoming installment of "Good Eats"? Are you a …

Friday, November 23, 2012

40 Facebook Pages Dacula Residents Should 'Like'

Have you followed these local businesses on Facebook?

Here are 40 local Facebook pages, in no particular order, that Dacula residents should "like" for information on goods, services, community happenings and more. Know of a local Facebook page not listed here? Please provide the name of the page and a link to the page in the comments. Subscribe to Dacula Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.        

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Shop Locally in Dacula on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24

Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Dacula. Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities. Click here for a list of small businesses in Dacula as compiled by …

Restaurant Inspections: Black Friday Edition

Heading to the Mall of Georgia on Black Friday? Here's a look at the most recent inspections for restaurants inside the mall.

The East Metro Health District is tasked with ensuring restaurant compliance with applicable health and safety regulations. The following restaurant scores are the most recent scores posted on the East Metro Health District website as of Nov. 21. Want to praise your favorite restaurant or warn others about a bad experience? Post your own restaurant review by clicking here.   Click on the report links for details regarding the specific violations.  Mall of Georgia Food Court Restaurants:  Asian Chao 3333 Buford Drive, Buford Score: 88 Last inspection: 11/13/12 Click here for report.   Bourbon Street Cafe 3333 Buford Drive, Buford Score: 90 Last inspection: 8/22/12 Click here for report.   Checkers 3333 Buford Drive, Buford Score: 90 Last …

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Health Inspection Scores Posted for Hamilton Mill/I-85 Area Restaurants

A look at the most recent restaurant inspections by the East Metro Health District.

The East Metro Health District is tasked with ensuring restaurant compliance with applicable health and safety regulations. The following restaurant scores are the most recent scores posted on the East Metro Health District website as of Nov. 20. Want to praise your favorite restaurant or warn others about a bad experience? Post your own restaurant review by clicking here.  Click on the report links for details regarding the specific violations.  Hamilton Mill/I-85 Area Restaurant Inspections: Barberitos 2725 Hamilton Mill Road, Suite 2200, Buford Score: 90 Last inspection: 7/11/12 Click here for report.   Chick-fil-A 2635 Hamilton Mill Road, Buford Score: 100 Last inspection: 10/17/12 Click here for report.   Chili's 2705 Hamilton Mill …

Monday, November 19, 2012

Investment Group and More Issued Licenses

Two licenses issued for Dacula area businesses during the past week.

The following Dacula area business licenses were issued by Gwinnett County during the week ending Nov. 16: The Dacula Patch business directory has hundreds of local businesses listings. Did you know you can help make our directory more useful by rating and reviewing businesses you have visited? Just go to our directory page (see the “Directory” tab above) and search for the business you would like to rate or review. How do I claim my business listing? Learn more about claiming your listing here. You might also be interested in reading:

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Dining in Dacula

Good Eats: Blessings Chicken Salad at Cafe 313

Learn more about Cafe 313's most popular dish.

What is the most popular dish at your favorite Dacula restaurant? This week, Cafe 313 shares details about their most popular dish. Dacula Patch: What is your most popular dish? Cafe 313: Our most popular dish is our Blessings Chicken Salad. Dacula Patch: What makes this dish great? Cafe 313: Blessings Chicken Salad is served on a freshly baked croissant and is accompanied by a baked potato salad. A blend of savory and sweet ingredients makes this chicken salad dish unique and delicious. The chunky and rich baked potato salad accompanies the Blessings Chicken Salad perfectly to complete our most loved dish at Cafe 313.  Cafe 313 is located at 2495 Fence Road in Dacula. Are you a local restaurant owner? Would you like your most popular dish…

Stay Alert, Secure Belongings to Shop Safe

From Black Friday to Christmas, keep these shopping safety tips in mind this holiday season.

The hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping season is right around the corner, and not far behind are the thieves and cons who show up in full force this time of year to make a quick buck. To protect yourself, keep in mind these safe shopping tips from the National Retail Federation:

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