Adair Park, Decatur GA (I’ve received a pic of this sign three times since Friday, so though this one’s Scott’s, we also must tip our hat to Joe and Andy)

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All you in-town (uh…Midtown?) commuters probably already know about this, but for folks who do more casual traveling down Ponce, Briarcliff or Moreland into Atlanta, you might be interested in this.  From the Springdale Elementary website, which notes that this was completed a week ago …

The left northbound lane on Moreland will be converted to a left turn only and the arrow signal will remain. One left northbound lane on Briarcliff will be converted to a southbound left turn lane – leaving one northbound and two southbound through lanes. An arrow signal will also be added to the southbound left turn from Briarcliff to Ponce. Span wire signs will be eventually added over Moreland at the bottom of the hill to show lane designations ahead. A new crosswalk will go in at St. Charles Place and Briarcliff. Left turn only striping will be added on Briarcliff and Moreland.

Wonder how it’s workin’ out.  (Once upon a time, I tried traveling south on Briarcliff every morning.  Lord, was this intersection a dangerous mess.)

Anne writes in…

here is a pic of a dog we found this morning…we have him at our house. collar but no tag. he’s very stinky

If you recognize this dog, contact Anne at or call .

Judd sends in this picture from Church Street in Decatur yesterday afternoon and wonders if its a “glimpse of the future”.

In this morning’s New York Times travel section, Kim Severson takes a look at Atlanta’s food scene from a national perspective and determines that Atlanta “is a bit defensive about its food”, but, “…over the past few years, Atlanta has experienced a notable upgrade in ambition that reflects a new kind of sophisticated Southern sensibility centered on the farm but experienced in the city.”  (And yes, as you might expect, Scott Peacock’s name is mentioned in the next sentence.)

But Peacock’s left us for documentary filmmaker pastures over a year ago, and the meat (or should I say “guts”?) of this article centers around three, current and thriving Atlanta restaurants, farm-to-tabling it with the best of ‘em.

Nestled right next to the Atlanta city limits, Decatur is the love child of Berkeley and Mayberry. Along with the newly fashionable West End of the city, it’s where Atlantans are eating. And if they’re lucky enough to get a table, they slip inside this 1,000-square-foot corner shop and let Billy Allin, the chef, take care of them.

The washed ebony tabletops and little zinc-topped bar offer an appeal almost as immediate as the little gougères, filled with warm cheese, and the fried rice balls called arancini (with fennel pollen!) that will help you make it through the cocktail list.

The food here rarely overreaches, and it’s driven by what is growing in the local fields, including the garden behind the house Mr. Allin shares with his wife, Kristin, and their children.

Thanks to Commissioner Patti Garrett pointing out the link!