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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL Morning at Atlanta Bread Company Arriving at Atlanta Bread Company at 9 a.m. this morn ing, I smell the fresh coffee, pas tries, and breads and wish I could settle in here every morning for a fresh-baked bagel and a Macchiato as I read the Houston Daily Journal. But alas I do have a job luckily one that allows me the joy of doing stories like these every once in awhile... Today, I sat down with some of the members of the Atlanta Bread Company family and talked about new menu _________ items, spe cialty cof fees, cater ing options, and how Kelly Sanders, General Manager, attempts to make ABC’s Kristy Warren Journal Staff Writer mark in the community. Sanders have lived in Warner Robins for 13 years and has been at ABC for three and a half. Since she has been with the restau rant, she attempted to reach out to the community, feed ing those less fortunate, providing a peaceful atmo sphere for group gatherings or work, and, of course, feed ing the community through the dinning room and trough catering. “This is a center of inno vation for Atlanta Bread Company,” says Joe Bishop, who has been broadcasting his radio show from the liv ing area of ABC for two years. He says they “rolled out the red carpet” for him when he was looking to find a place to broadcast “radio the way it used to be out in the community.” He was looking to get out from behind the studio walls and has found the perfect place in ABC. “I try to stay in the com munity as much as I can,” says Sanders, “especially with the schools.” 1 \ J '' W"' B S ’ } 'fsW- .jiv^' C"; ! >• *Hg Sty iSWmmBBm W9 JBm. y 1_ * |jj| j §c*' - *$ || r l ~ * " '" < Hamilton Mason shows Nana (Carolyn Miller) which pastry he would like for breakfast. is Now Serving Oalfv m # awawaw/>*/s/avawawaw/a*awawawawawaw Fri & Sat Nights ALL YOU CAN EAT M&T MEATS Seafood Buffet I Black Angus Steaks «v rv /V /V A# /v Aw A/ A# A/ A# A< A/ Arf A/ A# A/ Aw Aw Aw Aw Aw Aw Aw Aw Aw Sunday Lunch Buffet nam-2pm HISTORIC DOWNTOWN UNADILLA 478-627-3499 A l 445 Front St. # Menu items Quarterly, Atlanta Bread Company offers promotional menu items, running each special for three months. The cur rent limited time menu items are: ■ Case Salad - Warm seasoned grilled chicken breast served on a bed of fresh spring mix and romaine, topped with crisp bits of bacon, toma to wedges, red onions, egg, and served with creamy Bleu Cheese dressing. ■ Mushroom Bisque Soup - A Thick, rich puree of button and shiitake mushrooms simmered with onions, white wine white wine and herbs and delicate ly blended with butter and cream. Topped with croutons. ■ Roast Beef French Dip - Tender roast beef paired with provolone cheese, Atlanta Bread Company’s own horse radish sauce on a sour dough baguette with a side of warm au jus. ■ Chocolate Decadence Cake - A rich, creamy, semi-sweet chocolate cake, topped with a delectable dark chocolate glaze. These promotional items will be offered until mid-October, when, traditionally, the Turkey Cranberry Twist is rein troduced for the holiday season. Last year, spiced specialty drinks were paired with the sand wich for the promotion. When Kelly Sanders, General Manager was asked about her favor ite menu item, she listed off almost everything the restaurant had to offer before admitting that she likes just about everything I eat here almost everyday. Sanders provides discount cards to the schools and last year a scavenger hunt was ; y' $ IPjBR? 5 W WW gWr ft ■ WM -—.JBSfe W / ft vi Hr / I \1 ; 'Hr • / JB * Wk IHmh ‘ IF - §S t:.? ' -sf L *§■ H Ms Bk 1 ftk m wl 1 ■h n w I Catering Director, Lisa Marie Usher prepares “Box Lunches,” one of the many catering choices available at Atlanta Bread Company. held for Warner Robins High School students. A church group has also made a routine of meeting at the restaurant Tuesday mornings. “Mostly it’s busi ness people in here,” she says, “base people, a lot of older clientele.” She also Journal/Kristy Warren FOOD mentions the big base of regulars. “Pretty much when they pull their car into the park ing lot we know what they’re going to get when they walk in the door.” She believes the draw is the freshly baked product, quiet atmosphere, free wi-fi, and the classical music they play. Because everything is baked fresh daily, any left over food at the end of the day is donated to soup kitch ens and churches. “Occasionally a mom’s group will call,” says Sanders, “and we’ll set something aside for them.” Lisa Marie Usher, Director of Catering, is energetic and animated when talking about the catering offered by ABC. She says they have a catering project almost daily and their primary catering clientele consists of doctor’s offices and hospitals. She lists some of the more popular catering choices. The “Sunshine tray” com bines pastries, muffins and danishes. Sandwich trays can be made with any sand wich from the menu, with toppings such as lettuce, tomato and onion on the Juds*s Saudwick Shoppe 1201 Sunset Ave. • Perry Plaza Hours: Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri. 11am-7pm •Wed 11am-2:3opm Kj? " Lo^ h0 j sid. “Sandwich trays look really nice on a table,” says Usher. “The presentation is beautiful.” She was working on “Boxed lunches,” which con sist of a sandwich, chips, and a cookie and “are great for kids’ school trips.” Catering orders are for groups from six to 600 peo- r * WM i« ————EH jjro Jhlsl? jB- ' r ; Journal/Kristy Warren Joe Bishop, News Director at WNNG AM 1350 broadcasts his morning show from Atlanta Bread Company Monday - Friday 10-11 a.m. Thursday’s guest was Chief Robert Singletary of the Warner Robins Fire Department. 478-987-2428 Remember For Your Convenience WE’RE OPEN EVENINGS! 1 •Hot & Cold Sandwiches" (Many to Choose) w Judy’s Choice This Week: turkey and swiss w/ pickles & chips -$4.50 •Hot Soups (Made Fresh Daily) Cup-$2.50 • w/meal-$1.50 •Kids Menu Available plus Salads • Desserts • Drinks WEDNESDAY, AUGUST SO, 2006 ♦ pie. During the holidays, their “Build Your Own Baskets” are popular, especially around Easter, Usher says. You can choose pastries, muffins, cookies, etc. and a pound of coffee and an ABC mug makes a nice addition to the basket. For full res taurant and catering menus, visit atlantabread.com. 5B Jouraai/Kristy Warren * ■PICKUP Sp n ■ HOME * jm. 41 00037420