by Dina Alvarado Staff Writer Fall is my favorite season for many reasons. For me, Fall means awesome sweaters, cold weather that’s not too cold, Halloween, and of course, great seasonal beers. The two beer styles that immediately come to mind are Pumpkin Ales and Stouts, but there are beers outside of those two styles […]
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Starbucks’ partners with scientists to refine plastic from food waste
by Anna Cabe Managing Editor, Online For all those environmentally-conscious people obsessed with Starbucks, fear not. At the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, a research team at the School of Energy and Environment at the City University of Hong Kong, led by Carol S. K. Lin, Ph.D., reported on their “biorefinery,” the development […]
Class of 2012 last will and testament
Calling all seniors! We want to know what your last words to Agnes Scott are. Send advice, inheritances (literal, figurative, serious and hilarious), and last words to profile[at]agnessott[dot]edu by April 17 to see your words in the last issue of The Profile
You can also leave your words of wisdom in the comments below. And who knows? Maybe the best commenter will get a prize!
A Decatur dynasty: Leon’s Full Service and the Brick Store Pub
Take a stroll in downtown Decatur and you will have no shortage of options for food. Whether you want a burrito, a sushi roll or a stiff drink, there is something that will get you a fix. But not all of them have an intrinsic tie to the land beneath them, in more ways than one.
From our advertisers: Valentine’s Special at Leon’s
Leon’s Full Service will be serving up something extra-special for this Valentine’s Day. On Tuesday night they will offer a four-course meal with beer pairings designed especially by the chef for $75 per person (a steal considering some of the best beers cost over $10 — and you’ll get four!).
Call ahead (404-687-0500)to ensure you get a reservation for you and your special someone, and take a peek at their seasonal menu online.
Your Dekalb Farmers Market Fosters Global Connectivity
he search is over, the best food in Atlanta has been found. The freshest most diverse array of colorful produce, pasteries like you would find in pâtisseries in France, and a buffet-style assortment of dishes from around the world that are available by the pound for lunch or dinner can all be found at Your Dekalb Farmers Market. Not only is this low-priced, high quality market 5 minutes from the main loop at Agnes Scott College, but it is one of the largest employers of local refugees in the city. YDFM’s commitment to supporting the large refugee community in Decatur, GA is what sets this foodie-paradise apart from the rest.
