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* %$(!& * Foundry Park Inn & Spa 295 E. Dougherty St., 706-549-7020 Have someone who's been really good this year? The Foundry Park Inn & Spa's got you covered for one of a kind experiences, ranging from spa gifts cards to private dinners with award-winning chef Martin Smetana, romantic in-town getaways and more! Join us at the Melting Point for holiday entertainment with the Highballs and Rack of Spam before booking your dinner & room package for our New Year's Eve party with Mother's Finest! * * 234 W. Hancock Ave„ 706-353-3343 CINE—downtown's only arthouse cinema, screens the latest independent and international films, documentaries, festival discoveries and classic movies. More than a movie theater, Cine is a modern arts center, featuring an exhibit gallery by local visual artists and the versatile CineLab space—great for events, parties and live performances. Cine offers a variety of cocktails and treats, gift certificates and annual member ships, plus a Dinner + Movie combo package with neighboring restaurant. The National. More info and showtimes at www. athenscine.com. Ten Pins Tavern 2451 Jefferson Rd.. 706-546-8090 Here at Ten Pins Tavern we take a unique look at having a good time. We think you should be able to come in, relax, bring friends or family, and have a great meal or a snack. Maybe even a cold brew or two. Entertain yourselves with pin ball machines, video games and, of course, bowling. All while in the family-friendly confines of the best little bowling lounge in the South! Holiday parties for large and small available in the privacy of the Tavern Lounge, www.tenpinstavern.com * (MCWtfr + Amici Italian Cafe 233 E. Clayton St.. 706-353-0000 Dec* the halls with boughs of hot wings and give the gift of Amici this holiday season. We will be closed the week of Dec. 19-25 for the holidays and some remodeling. We would like to thank you all for your support and showing your Amici love to everyone. Join us for NYE as we rock in 2012 with The Stumblin' Toads. Come pop champagne with us. Big City Bread Cale 393 N Finley St.. 706-353 0029 Come by Big City Bread Cafe to stock up on goodies for your holiday events! We've got coffee by the pound, t-shirts, trucker hats, cookie tins and lots of fresh-baked, made-from-scratch treats. Bring the family in for a meal in our cozy dining room. We are serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serve beer and wine. We will close at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and be closed Christmas Day. Happy Holidays! Buffalo's Cafe 196 Alps Rd., 706-354-6655 Holiday Greetings from Rick, Sharon and the Staff of Buffalo's Cafe! Buffalo's Cafe is the perfect place for your family to celebrate the Holidays or to pick up a Party Platter for when you “go over the river and through the woods to Grandma's house." Bring your staff to Buffalo's Cafe for your holiday party or luncheon, or we can cater to you. P.S. Gift Cards make a great stocking stuffer! Dos Palmas Mexican Grill 3523 Atlanta Hwy., 706-353-7771 Happy holidays from Dos Palmas! Come join us every Thursday at 8 p.m. for trivia with $5 domestic beer pitchers. We have your favorite Mexican dishes, a full bar and lots of ways to bring some sp ; ce to your holidays! Farm 255 255 W. Washington St., 706-549-4660 Join Farm 255 in a local, seasonal and sustainable holiday. Christmas Eve prix fixe menu with seasonal cocktails, and our bar will be open New Year's Eve. We will be closed Dec 25-30. Menus will be on our website at www.farm255.com. Five Star Day Cate 229 E. Broad St., 706-543-8552 Bring home your favorite Five Star dish for the holidays. From collards and black-eyed peas for your New Year's Day, to sweet potatoes, mac and cheese and squash casserole to round out your holiday dinner—we have it all. We are available for Holiday Parties and Catering. Gift certificates available for friends and family. Happy Holidays! Heirloom Cale & Fresh Market 815 N. Chase St., 706-354-7901 Let us help you with your holidays! We will have sides avail able to feed your friends and family, as well as some great stocking stuffers (think jam, infused olive oil, Pure Bliss nuts) and host gifts (cheeses, aprons, oven mitts), all sourced from your local community. Check out our website for more informa tion: www.heirloomathens.com La Estrella Mexican Restaurant 400 Hawthorne Ave., 706-353-8557 La Estrella Restaurant wants to thank all our guests that came in the year 2011. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. La Estrella would also like to invite all Flagpole readers to come and try our delicious 100% Mexican food and our new California-style breakfast. We at La Estrella are hoping to see you all in the future. We will gladly give you our BEST service. Locos Grill and Pub 2020 Timothy Rd.. 706-549-7700 1985 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-208-0911 581 S. Harris St., 706-548-7803 Make the holidays less hectic this year! Stop by Locos Grill and Pub and pick up a gift card, get a quick and easy to-go-go carryout meal or even arrange holiday party catering! Heck, just sit back with friends and take in a game on one of the many TVs and put the holiday stress on hold! Three convenient Athens locations. Dine-in/takeout/delivery/catering. www. locosgrill.com Smoothie King 2361 W. Broad St., 706-369-3111 1591 S Lumpkin St.. 706-613-2600 Healthy Holiday Specials from Smoothie King in Five Points and in the Omni Club. Half off Immune Formula Capsules while supplies last, as well as a FREE 20 oz. Smoothie with a pur chase of $25 dollar Smoothie King Gift card. Speakeasy 269 E Broad St. (upstairs), 706-546-5556 Located in downtown Athens, Speakeasy sits upstairs on historic East Broad Street. Overlooking the beautiful campus of UGA, Speakeasy offers delicious tapas, fine wine, specialty cock tails and delectable desserts made for a romantic dinner or an evening of sharing among friends. With the holidays around the corner, Speakeasy is perfect for all of your catering needs and special events. Visit www.speakeasyathens.com for more info. Transmetropulitan 145 E. Clayton St.. 706-613-8773 1550 Oglethorpe Ave., 706-549-5112 Visit both of our locations throughout the holidays for daily lasagna specials, pizzas, pastas, panini and salads. We have daily bar specials, too. Transmetropolitan gift certificates make the perfect gift! Call us to reserve our upstairs room for your Holiday Party. Happy Holidays! VIVA! Argentine Cuisine 2270 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-850-8284 VIVA! Argentine Cuisine is an Athens original, locally owned and operated. 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