The Goodwynn at Town Brookhaven

Brookhaven’s Savi Staples: Wine, Cheese And Beer

2012-05-10T13:07:11Z

Savi is your source of good wine, cheese and beer, perfect to take to the sky garden at The GoodWynn at Town: Brookhaven.

If you live in an eco-friendly apartment in Brookhaven, you probably want to shop eco-friendly also. This generally isn’t possible at the large chain shopping centers around you, so you need to look elsewhere for a necessary hot spot.

Thankfully, the Savi Urban Market provides everything you may possible want to see and purchase, right here in one little store. From the delicious smelling bakery to the gourmet meats, there is something perfect for you, which you can enjoy later when you return to your eco-friendly apartment in Brookhaven.

Inside Savi, you can find a large selection of cheese and bread from around the world. These are cheeses you probably can’t find anywhere else around Atlanta, so if you want to try something new and different, purchase one of these cheeses.

Plus the wine and beer tasting events are perfect for when you just can’t determine what beverage is right for you. With so many wines and beers to choose from, you can sign up for one of the many tasting events to find a new favorite.

You’ll find this gourmet store about a mile away from your apartment at Town Brookhaven. The Daily Candy calls Savi Urban Market a European-style shop with convenient aisles of locally-produced goods, Georgia-grown produce and only organic and natural meats.

Come back often to refill your “Grab and Growl” growler with artisan beers, pair fine wines with gourmet cheese and bread and sample sake wines. They also have good food you can order online to go, as well, like breakfast sandwiches, paninis, vegetarian lasagna, and more. See when the next tasting event will be at Savi Urban Market on Facebook.

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Register For GO Kickball Summer League At Brookhaven Park

2012-05-10T12:49:07Z

After work, break for recess with GO Kickball near Brookhaven.

Even if you live in a Brookhaven apartment with fitness center, there are many different recreational options around you, all of which are designed to get you outside and having fun with your friends. For the ultimate experience, you need to check out GO Kickball.

Although this is more of a relaxed sport, it is still extremely competitive and is for anyone over 21 years old. So if you want to bring back your childhood recess memories with a game of kickball, it’s time to get out of your Brookhaven apartment with fitness center and join the adult league at Go Kickball.

Registration for summer is open through May 31 at 6 p.m., so hurry to register if you’re interested in adult athletics near your Brookhaven apartment. The Atlanta league plays at six parks throughout the city, including at Brookhaven Park on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Every season league lasts for eight weeks, including seven games and a tournament championship. Plus, afterwards, the league has a designated bar where you can wind down over discounted drinks and food.

You don’t need any real experience playing kickball as you can learn rather easily. The rules are basically the same as baseball or softball, only instead of hitting the ball with a bat, you kick it with your foot. Plus a runner can be tagged out if they are struck with the ball before reaching a bag safely. But other than this, everything else is the same.

So whether you have been playing kickball for years or it just sounds like fun, bring you friends for Go Kickball and enjoy the time away from your Brookhaven apartment with fitness center. See what people say about GO Kickball on Yelp.

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3 Surprising Metabolism Boosters Around Town Brookhaven

2012-05-04T18:30:13Z

Olive oil is a healthy fat that can actually boost your metabolism.

If you’re in a fitness rut, you may be able to burn more calories by incorporating some metabolism-boosting foods into your diet. Check out three surprising foods that can boost your metabolism that you can find right around Town Brookhaven. Combine some of these slimming foods with your regular workout at the two-story fitness studio at your Brookhaven apartment to get in swimsuit shape for the pool at The GoodWynn at Town: Brookhaven!

Dark Chocolate: The caffeine in dark chocolate, along with coffee and green tea, can help speed you up, not to mention give you healthy antioxidants. Try the King of Pops popsicles at the Brookhaven Farmers Market, in flavors like Chocolate Sea Salt and Mexican Chocolate (made fresh with dark chocolate), or take some dark chocolate to make s’mores at your fire pit at The GoodWynn at Town: Brookhaven.
Olive Oil: Despite what you may think about olive oil, it is actually a healthy fat that can help you burn fat, when consumed in moderation. Opt for items like olive-oil-marinated Mediterranean eggplant or feta at the Olive Bistro in Brookhaven, or bring back good-quality olive oil from Publix or Costco in Town Brookhaven.
Peanut Butter: Shape magazine also lists healthy proteins like peanut butter as a metabolism-boosting food. Eaten in moderation, along with lean proteins like beans and fish, it’ll help your body burn more calories as it’s digested. Start your day with a Peanut Butter Cup smoothie at the Brookhaven Bistro (using fresh-ground peanut butter), or indulge in a Peanut Butter Cup cupcake at The Cup.

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Make Spring Sweet With Dessert At Town Brookhaven Eateries

2012-04-29T04:01:38Z

Walk around Town Brookhaven with Marble Slab Creamery ice cream cones.

Nothing screams springtime like delicious desserts. From cold ice cream to gourmet cupcakes, you can find some incredible desserts by your apartment at Town Brookhaven. There are so many places here where you can indulge your sweet tooth, and with so many options available to you, you never have to eat at the same place twice.
Sometimes nothing beats a nice ice cream cone, and you may soon find that Marble Slab Creamery provides the best ice cream near your apartment at Town Brookhaven. Freshly made and scooped into your cone by hand, their creamy ice cream includes so many flavors and toppings, you are sure to love every single ice cream scoop.

Baci is more than just a dessert location, it’s also a bar and restaurant, and their fresh ingredients make for an incredible meal. This holds true for the dessert menu, too.

Whether you are completing a delicious dinner or you’re looking for a sweet snack, you can find exactly what you are looking for at Baci. The Italian-Mediterranean menu includes sophisticated cookies with coffee or tea, weekly gelato and “afogata,” vanilla ice cream with an espresso shot.

Living at Town Brookhaven, you can walk to many more eateries with sweet desserts, like:

Baklava at the Olive Bistro
Banana wontons at Stir Crazy
Chocolate “biscuit” bread pudding at The Flying Biscuit
Chocolate-caramel mousse at There
Cinéful Chocolate Cake at CinéBistro
Coconut or green tea ice cream at Bua
Frozen yogurt at Swirll
Gourmet cupcakes at The Cup
Housemade gelato at tre’za
Rich cakes at Newk’s Express
Sticky toffee pudding at the Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub
Thick shakes and cookies at Which Wich

The best part about living here, is you’ll probably burn off your decadent calories by getting around this walkable community on foot, and you can always hit the two-story health and fitness studio at The GoodWynn at Town: Brookhaven.

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Register Now For The Brookhaven Bolt 5K

2012-04-29T03:22:12Z

Run Brookhaven's spring 5k race!

If you’ve been pounding the treadmill in the fitness studio at The GoodWynn at Town: Brookhaven, you’re probably ready to put your endurance to good use at the 2012 Brookhaven Bolt 5K. This annual race usually brings out a big crowd in town, and it’s a fun, healthy way to celebrate spring.

The race takes place soon, on May 19 at Ashford Park. Runners pay $25-30 each online or at Big Peach Running Co. (where you’ll pick up your packet, race number and shirt on May 18) to participate. The proceeds benefit The Goddard School in Atlanta.

If you’re in it to win it, top prizes include Dick’s Sporting Goods gift certificates and Mizuno running shoes, but all ages and fitness levels can enjoy this scenic race near your Brookhaven apartment. You can even bring your dog along to jog with you!

Get updates and more information on The Brookhaven Bolt on Facebook, and connect with The GoodWynn at Town: Brookhaven on Facebook, too, for even more updates on what’s happening in Brookhaven.

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Kickstart Your Diet At Brookhaven’s Healthy Cafe & Store

2012-04-27T15:28:33Z

Walk to Brookhaven Bistro for a morning shot of wheatgrass.

If you are tired of the same old fatty foods at restaurants near your Brookhaven apartment, then chances are you need to seek out either Brookhaven’s healthiest cafe and health store. Broohaven Bistro and Nuts N’ Berries provide both delicious food and vitamins and supplements to boost your diet. The adjoining businesses are the perfect place to go when you need a good detox or healthy kickstarter.

Brookhaven Bistro provides you with all the fresh and healthy gourmet food you have been searching for. From breakfast to a daily menu that changes seasonally, there is no limit to the amount of products and foods to try here.

Stop here any time of the day for organic salads, fresh wheatgrass juice and ginger shots, protein smoothies, vegetarian options, and good-for-you fish. So if you are looking for something fresh and healthy, make sure to check out Brookhaven Bistro.

It is important for you to take all your daily vitamins, which you can find at Nuts N’ Berries. Next to the bistro, this health store provides all your necessary natural vitamins, plus they offer nutritional consultations, so feel free to stop in at any time and check it out.

These healthy destinations are within walking distance of your Brookhaven apartment, at Peachtree Road.

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5 Luxury Services At The Goodwynn at Town: Brookhaven

2012-04-24T18:14:53Z

Try free resident cooking classes by The GoodWynn's pool.

If you are looking for a luxury apartment in Brookhaven, make sure to check out The GoodWynn at Town: Brookhaven. This location has a variety of loft style apartment homes and one- and two-bedroom floor plans, not to mention several incredible resident services that you might not find anywhere else. So start your search for a luxury apartment in Brookhaven at The GoodWynn – you might just end your search right then and there.

Complimentary Breakfast: How often do you wake up and not want to cook breakfast? On the first Sunday of every month, there is a breakfast served from 10 a.m. until noon at the 705 Club.
Cooking Classes: You probably won’t find another luxury apartment in Brookhaven that provides cooking classes, but at The GoodWynn, there is one once a month along the poolside cabana, starting at 7 p.m.
Personal Trainer: Personal trainers are expensive at normal gyms, but at The GoodWynn, you just sign yourself up and select the desired time. Each session is 30 minutes long.
Valet Dry Cleaning: Don’t feel like doing your laundry? Just register your clothes in the office and drop them off in the designated laundry bag, then pick them up on Thursday.
Video Checkout: Want to see the latest video release? Just stop by and check out the selection.

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The Brookhaven Farmers Market Returns May 5

2012-04-24T18:32:56Z

Be there for the opening of Brookhaven's farmer market on May 5!

Leading a healthy lifestyle starts with consuming the proper foods for your body. When the Brookhaven Farmers Market reopens on May 5, you’ll be glad to know that all of the available items items for sale were grown using sustainable agriculture methods and organic practices.

Located in the parking lot behind Haven and Valenza restaurants (less than five minutes away from The GoodWynn at Town: Brookhaven), this community market is committed to partnering with local, sustainable family farms and businesses who have shown dedication to social, economic and environmental sustainability.

In years past, the farmers market has hosted special events such as a BBQ and Brew Fest, a Holiday Market and lots more. Entertainment including live music and activities for the kids and yummy eats are always part of the fun festivities.

Rain or shine, you can rest assured that you will find wholesome goodness every Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., from May 5 to December at the Brookhaven Farmers Market. So mark your calendars for the grand opening this year now.

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Get Happy Feet This Weekend At Town Brookhaven

2012-04-20T21:03:07Z

Try on new Dolce Vita sandals at Happy Feet.

When it comes to your feet, there are two different shopping outings you probably take into consideration when outside of your apartment at Town Brookhaven: pedicures and shoe shopping. The problem with this is that the two store options are usually in completely different locations. This is not the case with Happy Feet Boutique.

Shop Coveted Shoe Brands

This adorable boutique boasts itself as the resident expert on feet in Town Brookhaven. The store not only sells shoes in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but also provides pedicures, should you decide you need a spring makeover for your feet before wearing your brand new shoes. So you can finally make shopping for shoes a full day event.

There are several dozen different shoe brands on sale here at Happy Feet, so no matter the style, you can find it here, giving you the best looking shoes for your price range. Some of the popular brands here include Dolce Vita, Lovely People, Seychelles, Jeffery Campbell, and many more. This is the perfect place to get new designer sandals for spring!

You'll definitely want to show off your feet in new shoes after a pedicure.

Soften up for Spring with Pedicures

You can also schedule a pedicure here starting at just $32 for “peachy” soft feet. They also offer hot stone foot massages, express pedicures, gel nail color, and other specialty products for fabulous feet. Most of the pedicures are actually walk-ins, and you might just decide you want a new pedicure after walking through Town Brookhaven.

If you haven’t browsed this local boutique before, book it there tomorrow for their Sole Saturdays sip and shop event. DJ OMG! will play the music while you shop and get pampered, 3-5 p.m.

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Get Your Seat At The Best Restaurant Patios Around Brookhaven

2012-04-12T05:18:04Z

Try Town Brookhaven's restaurants outside this spring.

When it comes to Atlanta, the weather for most of the year is worth while enough to promote outside dining. There are so many walking-distance restaurants in Town Brookhaven with a cozy patio, and even a short drive away you’ll find tons of options along Atlanta’s streets to eat outside this spring.

Just steps from your apartment, take in the spring air at Town Brookhaven’s restaurants with outdoor seating, including:

CinéBistro: Town Brookhaven’s unique movie theater, CinéBistro, has a small patio outside where you can linger a little longer after your flick. In fact, it’s the perfect place to sip one of their movie-themed cocktails or fine wines, along with their indoor bar and lounge.
Noche Brookhaven: At Brookhaven’s Noche, you’ll find mean margaritas and hot tapas at this trendy restaurant. You can definitely enjoy alfresco dining here at the 75-seat patio and outdoor bar.
Stir Crazy: Brookhaven’s Asian fusion cafe, Stir Crazy, offers a mix of Asian dishes from different regions, from Seared Miso Sea Scallops to make-your-own fresh, Asian salads. Try your spicy, fresh creations at the outdoor patio with views of Town Brookhaven.

If you want to travel outside Town Brookhaven or stop by a place after work, try some of Atlanta’s tasty restaurants where you can sit outside, too, like:

Einstein’s: For anyone who loves sipping on a martini and letting all the stress of the world slip away, Einstein’s is the place to go. Here, you can enjoy fresh, local food, plus one of the many signature martini’s that makes the restaurant famous at the outdoor patio. Find it less than 20 minutes away from The Goodwynn.
La Tavola: For anyone who enjoys fine Italian food, La Tavola is the place for you. Plus, with one of its small, quaint outdoor tables, you can take in the cool springtime breeze while you wait for you food and wine to come in the scenic Virginia-Highland neighborhood, about 30 minutes away.
Park Tavern: Park Tavern is an excellent location to not only escape your daily grind, but also to eat sushi and burgers, try handcrafted beers and enjoy ongoing events like summer concerts. The Park Tavern overlooks Piedmont Park from a covered patio and is less than 20 minutes away from The Goodwynn.

Of course, with poolside grills, a sky garden overlooking the entire area and your own private balcony, The Goodwynn at Town: Brookhaven might just be the best spot around to enjoy spring nights with a picnic or drink. Check out this luxury apartment community on Facebook!

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