Milltown Arms Tavern

Posted on May 24, 2013 by marionyoder

Most TV shows have a central pub, restaurant or coffee shop where everyone congregates with their friends, they run into old acquaintances and lots of conversation takes place. In How I Met Your Mother it’s McLaren’s. In Frasier it’s Cafe Nervosa. In Seinfeld it’s Tom’s Restaurant. If my life were a TV show my place would be Milltown Arms Tavern. It’s the place where everyone from The Stacks and Cabbagetown hang out. On any given night I can walk in, and know there will 10 people I know there already. They’ll be bellied up to the bar chatting with bartenders Clay and HJ, playing Big Buck Hunt, competing in trivia, throwing darts or just kicking back with a beer. They’ve got a great menu of bar food. Here’s my review on all the grub I’ve had there:
Jumbo Wings – These are a regular thing for me. I get them in hot sauce, and they’re just right…not extremely hot but they still have some kick. These might be Cabbagetown’s best wings, but if you want Atlanta’s best wings try out the smoked wings at The Albert or Fox Bros BBQ.
Stuffed Pretzel – I love this pretzel on a late night when I just want a snack. The jalapeño ranch dressing is perfect.
Tots – If you want a basket of social food you found it here. People will be sure to gather round when you’ve got tots to share.
Chicken Rolls – These rolls are incredible as they’re stuffed with chicken, cheese and other deliciousness.
Hummus Plate – I’ve never ordered this myself, but my friend Jenny orders it every time. The bites she’s shared with me have been real good.
Caesar Salad – When I want some healthy food versus bar food I opt for this salad with grilled chicken.
Burgers – I’m not a big burger guy, but I have tried the one with a fried egg. It was good, but my homemade fried egg sandwiches will put it to shame.
Salmon BLT – I love salmon, and I love sandwiches. One would think the two might go together, but they really don’t. Lettuce and tomato just don’t compliment salmon as well as rice and vegetables.
Chicken Fingers – This is a favorite of mine! I like food with some kick so I always get them with buffalo sauce. Sometimes I have the kitchen cover them, and sometimes I dip them myself. The fries to go along with it are delicious as well.

Running

Posted on May 18, 2013 by marionyoder

When I was growing up I hated sports. Firman wanted a brother to play ball with, but that was torture for me. I couldn’t hit a baseball to save my life. I would rather read a book. For a brief time I did join in some soccer games at Ragersville Elementary, but that interest soon fizzled as I was known to kick the ball the wrong way. There were some things that I did enjoy like badminton and croquet. In my grade school years I didn’t mind that I didn’t fit in with the sports crowd, but once I got older I actually put in some effort with sports. I took swimming lessons at the YMCA in New Philadelphia. When I moved to Cincinnati I took tennis lessons. When I moved to Atlanta I bought rollerblades and joined a GoKickball team. But truth be said I still suck at all those new sports I tried. There is only one sports activity I’m any good at and that’s running! I started running when I moved into Covington, KY. I loved running over the Ohio River into Cincinnati and back via the Roebling Suspension Bridge. Running became even better when I discovered Nike+ to track my runs. Today I enjoy competing in 5K and 10K races. I’m currently training to run my second Peachtree Road Race which is the world’s largest 10K with 55,000 other runners on July 4th.

Tax Assistance

Posted on April 12, 2013 by marionyoder

I’ve held many different positions in the tax preparation industry over the years, but what gives me the most enjoyment is my ability to help out my friends and family at this time of year. My Atlanta friends will meet me at the Carroll Street Cafe for brunch, or have me over to their house. Friends from Ohio, Indiana and New Jersey will email their documents. Usually the last to file will be my parents who send their documents via snail mail. I don’t charge any of these folks, but I’ve gotten some very generous dinners, drinks and tips.

BeltLine

Posted on September 15, 2011 by marionyoder

Art is interactive. Pedal and the skeleton comes to life!

The BeltLine is often a topic of conversation in Atlanta. Some people are really excited about it. Other people are really impatient with the 25 years it will take to complete. Personally I feel connected to the BeltLine because it’s largely responsible for where I chose to live. In 2009 I volunteered on a BeltLine cleanup day that met at Studioplex. That’s where I first fell in love with industrial style lofts. Later I went on the BeltLine tour and it was the first time I had ever been through the Krog Tunnel. I had always been sure nothing good could be on the other side of a tunnel like that, but today I enjoy living on that other side. To me it’s exciting to see the project unfold while walking along the dirt track that’s already filled with art. Parts that are finished like the Old Fourth Ward Park are absolutely amazing. Just like you appreciate something more when you work for it, I think you’ll appreciate the BeltLine more as you wait for it.

This park is even fun for adults like Ed!

Cabbagetown

Posted on September 14, 2011 by marionyoder

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If you’re a resident of Cabbagetown you are sure to have a unique residence. I live at The Stacks, a redeveloped cotton mill first built in 1881. My loft is a perfect blend of historic charm and modern design. The community surrounding the mill is just as unique. Many of the descendants of the mill workers still live there and are referred to as Cabbageheads.

Walkability

Posted on September 10, 2011 by marionyoder

Would you prefer to walk along the serene path of a country road or through a park in a bustling city?

I start out everyday with a jog along Boulevard, past Martin Luther King Jr’s neighborhood, through Freedom Park and back to Cabbagetown through the Krog Tunnel. It’s a varied scene of beauty, busyness, art and decay.

I grew up with 98 acres of farmland to romp around on. My siblings and I splashed in the creek, built tepees in the woods and steered clear of the cow patties. It was a varied scene of beauty, serenity, stillness and dirt.

So why do I choose to live in the city today? Because I love all the places my lifestyle ITP (i.e. inside the perimeter) allows me to walk to. I can pick up a gallon of milk at Little’s Food Store, a meal at the Carroll Street Cafe, and a beer at Milltown Arms. Many of my friends and City Church-Eastside are all in walking distance as well.

The best advantage of all is that I can still slip back into the country at times, and also expose some country folk to the glamour of the city!

Marion Yoder

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