Atlanta Area GTG - Tuesday Aug 8th

[Angel0910]

Hoonbug will be in Atlanta that night, and I was thinking an impromptu/casual GTG.

EDIT - He will be at the Westin Peachtree Hotel in downtown. Other than going to hockey games, I generally avoid downtown ATL like the plague. I'm going to check out Westin's website and see what all is around there. If anyone is more familiar with the area, and would like to throw out some ideas, let me know!

Thanks
Angel

[Angel0910]

OK...found this on the Westin Website:

Sun Dial Bar

Unwind with friends and colleagues as the lounge makes a full revolution every 60 minutes. Specialty Sun Dial beverages are available, along with cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. Try a Peachy Keen daiquiri, Atlanta Hurricane or Level 73 martini.

Live jazz Wednesdays and Thursdays Specialty drinks served in souvenir glasses

Atmosphere: Relaxed
Setting: Scenic View
Smoking Permitted: No
hours: Monday - Friday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM; Saturday 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM; Sunday 2:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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The Lobby Bar
Open daily, the Lobby Bar is the place to catch up with friends and colleagues, have a light bite or wind up an evening.

Cuisine: Light Fare
hours: Monday - Friday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM; Saturday 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM; Sunday 2:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Setting: Cocktails
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Local area showed this:
Peachtree Center (0.1 mi/0.1 km) Apparel Mart/AmericasMart (0.1 mi/0.1 km) Centennial Olympic Park (0.2 mi/0.3 km) Georgia Dome (Home of the Atlanta Falcons) (0.4 mi/0.6 km) Philips Arena (0.4 mi/0.6 km) Georgia Aquarium (0.4 mi/0.6 km) Coca Cola Museum (0.4 mi/0.6 km) Georgia World Congress Center (0.4 mi/0.6 km) Atlanta Civic Center (0.5 mi/0.8 km) Georgia State University (0.6 mi/1.0 km) Underground Atlanta (1.0 mi/1.6 km) Atlantic Station (Shopping) (2.0 mi/3.2 km) Atlanta University (2.0 mi/3.2 km) Spelman College (2.0 mi/3.2 km) Georgia Institute of Technology (2.0 mi/3.2 km) The Cyclorama Park & Zoo Atlanta (3.0 mi/4.8 km) Turner Field (Home of the Atlanta Braves) (3.0 mi/4.8 km)

[hoonbug]

I'm up for whatever people want me to do. I'm going to be somewhere else in the greater Atlanta area at 5.30 pm, so if the consensus is that going somewhere other than downtown ATL is a good idea, just let me know.

Andrew

[iScott]

Count me in, friends. Anytime is probably good for me.

[kaiimac]

I live in Midtown, so just keep me posted. Isn't sundial really expensive?

[Angel0910]

Originally Posted by kaiimac

Isn't sundial really expensive?

I don't know
I was just checking out the Westin's website since that's where he will be staying. I'll call Monday to see if I can get prices.

[kaiimac]

http://www.sundialrestaurant.com/

They have a menu and lots of info.

[Angel0910]

Originally Posted by kaiimac

http://www.sundialrestaurant.com/

They have a menu and lots of info.

*faints*

OK, I can't afford that LOL

Fellow Atlantans - where would be a good, casual, relatively inexpensive place for an impromptu GTG with our brother orger?

[hoonbug]

CaptainXeroid and another ATLian are interested in coming as well. Due to last minute changes, I will most likely be arriving on the 7th quite late (like 11 pm), so the evening of the 8th is about the only time I will have available.

Andrew

[CaptainXeroid]

Originally Posted by hoonbug

CaptainXeroid and another ATLian are interested in coming as well. Due to last minute changes, I will most likely be arriving on the 7th quite late (like 11 pm), so the evening of the 8th is about the only time I will have available.

Andrew

As we remember, all plans are subject to change.

I've heard the Sundial is fine for drinks and desserts, but that dinner is a bit overpriced.

If you guys don't think the Sundial is a good choice, there's are places around downtown including places at CNN Center.

I work in Midtown so when I get off work around 7PM, I can be downtown in a few minutes.

[iScott]

I agree with Glen. The CNN Center is a cool place. Like a REALLY big food court that you'd find inside a mall. Too bad the Hawks or Thrashers aren't playing or we could catch a game. I'm up for anything that doesn't cost too much.

[shellbug]

I wish I could make it, but my kids first day of school is the next day and I need to get things together that evening for them. Hope you guys have fun!!!
~Shelly

[captbp]

That would've been fun, but I'll be out of the country 7-11th. Maybe next gtg

[Angel0910]

So CNN center then? That work for all? We can meet at the entrance of Jocks & Jills or something. I actually know how to get there because of the Thrashers, so I like the idea lol

[hoonbug]

Sounds good to me! At least the cab drivers will know where it is

Andrew

[iScott]

Son of a bitch! My work schedule has changed for this coming week and I'm not 100% sure what time I'll get out on Tuesday. Def. later than usual. But I'm still going to try my best to be there.

What time are we meeting up?

[CaptainXeroid]

Originally Posted by Angel0910

...CNN center...Jocks & Jills...

Sounds like a plan to me!! : What time are we talkin' about?

[hoonbug]

Any time after work is fine by me. I finish at 5.30 pm, so add half an hour to get from there to the CNN center, and plus 30 minutes in case of traffic or delays.

Let's say 6.30 pm, so everyone can make it easily? I will have a blue Crumpler laptop bag and look like the photos in the "Andrew's Junket tour" thread.

Andrew

[dnyed]

Everybody!

Meet up with Andrew! He's a sweetheart!

Hi, sweetie, have a fun time in Atlanta!

[CaptainXeroid]

WOOT-WOOT!!! I'm supposed to get off work at 7, but will probably sneak away early. I'm also thinking about driving down since I know the backroads and can probably find decent parking.