Managers Patty Phillips and Diane Hanes have brought a little bit of the Big Easy to the Branch with the New Orleans theme of their bakery/bistro. Enjoy the atmosphere and “laissez les bon temps rouler” (let the good times roll!)

At Calliope Sweets, you’ll get the old-fashioned tastes of your youth with every mouthful of their delightful baked goodies.  The goal is to help you remember the way your Mother and Grandmother took such love and care to prepare special treats just for you.

Stop by to pick up something special for dessert at home, to take to a party or as a Hostess gift.  Or join us in the store for a snack or dessert. You can even savor their fresh brewed coffee as you enjoy the aroma of just baked goods that fills the store.

Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 8pm
Call ahead to pick up an order fresh from the oven 770-965-3333.

CLICK HERE to visit their website!

Let the Good Times Roll!

Calliope's charm is sweet too.

Yummo! All treats are baked on site.

Need a gift? Wrap up something sweet.

The price is right for these homebaked treats.

Placecards wait to name delish fare

Story courtesy of Brandee A. Thomas, Gainesville Times

Although she could’ve asked for a new doll or bicycle, a Charlotte Snyder is asking for something much simpler for her birthday.

Instead of gifts, the 6-year-old is asking people to purchase a milkshake.

Charlotte, who has cystic fibrosis, has decided to host a milkeshake-a-thon in lieu of a party for her seventh birthday.

The fundraiser benefitting The Cystic Fibrosis Society will be held noon to 5 p.m., April 30 at Pier 29 on Lanier, 9420 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville.

The society is a nonprofit whose mission “is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.”

Cystic fibrosis is a chronic disease that affects patients’ lungs and digestive systems.

According to restaurant personnel, $3 from every $3.59 milkshake purchased will be donated to the nonprofit.

Milkshake-a-thon
When: 5 p.m. April 30
Where: Pier 29 on Lanier, 9420 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville
Cost: $3.59 per milkshake

Other menu items include sandwiches, salads, and fresh seafood — grouper, tuna and mahi-mahi – plus munchies and grilled chicken.

Open seasonally May through October Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Boat parking at the Aqualand courtesy docks.

www.docksidegrill.com

           Lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday 11:30 a.m. until midnight. Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight. Sunday breakfast at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. full menu from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 8 p.m. Billiards, video games, beer, wine and liquor. Located at 3050 Big Creek Road, Buford.

           For information call 678-482-1662.

Guests of the Beach & Waterpark have direct access to Sunset Cove through a gate located near the FunDunker attraction.

Boaters welcome, lots of dock space, music and more! GPS coordinates North 34 degrees, 10′ 26 / West 84 degrees, 01 46

Sunset Cove Cafe has an extensive list of appetizers as well as  soups and salads, dockside favorites, sunset entrees, sides, sandwiches, desserts, signature cocktails and kids menu.

Enjoy beach volleyball, live music and special events all summer. Mark your calendar now for their Full Moon Parties. Enjoy a meal by the lake shore in the summer evening, or have a cocktail and sit by the open air fire pits as the sun sets in the cove.

The only dining experience of its kind on Lake Lanier. Visit us once and you will come back again and again.

www.lakelanierislands.com

Situated right on the water behind the offices of Holiday Marina, the restaurant offers a view of Big Creek. Boat parking at the marina’s courtesy docks. Indoor and outdoor dining available. Full bar, beer on tap. Open Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Located at 6900 Holiday Road in Buford.

For information, call 770 945-2208

www.docksidegrill.com

Restaurant owner, Michelle Schreck is an expert sommelier and has assembled a very impressive wine list at her establishment. Many of her most frequent customers enjoy their meals based on a flight of wines selected by Michelle to accompany the chef’s latest menu additions. View the wine list here.

Grapes & Hops also offers many special events including wine dinners, live music, Sunday brunch and dining in the dark events.

For more info, visit their website here.

Betty’s performance will be featured from 7:30-10:00pm.

www.grapesandhopsbarandbistro.com

Join the G&H gang for a delicious and delightful tribute to Mom with groovy music and fantastic food!

The Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet includes:
Pork Tenderloin
Roasted Chicken
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Crab & Lobster Bisque
Grapes Caesar Salad

Enjoy the famous Bloody Mary Bar and Mimosas
1/2 price bottles of wine!
(bar opens at 12:30pm)

Sunday, May 10th
11am – 2:30pm

Adults $25.00
Kids 5-12 $12.99
Kids under 5 FREE

Make your reservation today! Call 770.965.9145

www.grapesandhopsbarandbistro.com

Menu includes: carving station with Roasted Prime Rib, Honey-Glazed Ham, Rack of Lamb and Apple Cider Brine Turkey Breast. Omelet Station where your favorite omelets are cooked to order. Breakfast Selections including crepes, potatoes, bacon, sausage, grits and Lake Lanier Islands Signature French Toast. Breads, pastries and muffins. A variety of salads. Hot entrees including salmon Florentine, seared grouper, grilled chicken, stuffed pork loin, vegetables and starches. And a dessert station including Lake Lanier Islands Signature Bread Pudding, Chef’s selection of Cakes, Pies and Mousses and an Ice Cream Sundae Bar.

$37.95 per person plus tax and gratuity
$32.95 per senior plus tax and gratuity
$19.95 per child (ages 6-12) plus tax and gratuity (children 5 and under are free)

Call 678-318-2048 or 770-945-8787 for reservations