Construction Maison

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Apartment Association (AAA) members are throwing their 24th Annual Can Can Ball with a theme inspired by The Great Gatsby.  Come jazzed up in glitter and gold attire, and be prepared to time travel back to the roaring 20’s at this black- tie optional event . The AAA, a multi- family housing trade association in metro Atlanta, invites association members , apartment community vendors , Atlanta residents and Food Bank supporters to participate and help raise funds to provide food assistance to the hungry. Can Can Ball 2014 will take place Friday, August 22 from 8 p.m. to midnight at The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel at 165 Courtland Street NE in Downtown Atlanta. Guests will enjoy an evening full of excitement, including live entertainment for dancing the night away, a selection of delicious light fare from Atlanta-area restaurants, a cash bar and fabulous silent auction items . Event co-chairs are Karen Nelson of Pinnacle and Eric Coryer of Ready Fitness. Last y...

Italy is known for some of the best foods in the world. It's home to some of the greatest bread, pasta, gelato, and wine, as we all know, but there are a lot of other delicious dishes that are lesser known, yet equally amazing. This past summer I got the wonderful opportunity to study abroad in Italy, making my way around several parts of the country and trying a ton of amazing foods that honestly, I now wish I would've eaten more of. You simply have  to visit Italy at least once in your life — I insist. I understand that the number of food options can be overwhelming and you might be unsure what to eat in Italy. So, the following is a list that my fellow Spoon members and I have put together for you on 50 of the foods that you absolutely must try there (although, I'd certainly advise you try more if you can). 1. Tomatoes Tomatoes ( pomodori ) are a huge part of Italian food culture , as they're the backbone of the most terrific sauces, soups, salads, and more. The mos...