Taco Stand finally officially coming to Oconee County

Regardless of how the Oconee County Board of Commissioners chooses to deal or not deal with beer and wine pouring in restaurants outside the municipality of Watkinsville, we will finally have a real Taco Stand at Butler's Crossing in early 2008. A lease was finally signed recently.

The Taco Stand is as beloved an Athens institution as any restaurant. This location will be packed with basketball and soccer families coming to and from various events at North Oconee, Oconee County, Athens Academy, Westminster and Prince Avenue Christian schools.

Good luck to co-owner Mark Marchant and the new Oconee County location of the Taco Stand opening maybe in mid-January 2008. Should be ready by Super Bowl Sunday - my 45th birthday - February 3 if all goes well with the build out (here's to hoping there are no problems or punch lists persisting past Christmas). Here is an excellent example of adaptive reuse that everyone can get behind. Glad to see that another choice for finer fast food for Oconee County consumers.

Now if we can only get a Tartar House out here. You listening or reading, Zach? Quit building subdivisions and stick to restaurants. I hope DePalma's relocates to inside Watkinsville, especially since the Board of Commissioners seem hellbent on not giving what 70% of residents want out here, and that is more dining choices.

Our PR pro council member gives the big thumbs up for Mirko's Pasta:
"Just wanted to let you all know about our newest great restaurant in Watkinsville. Mirko Pasta is open, and I tried it the other night, and it would outstanding. They have freshly made and cooked pastas of all kinds, with sauces of all types in a high-end casual atmosphere. Beer and wine are available. The owner also started Figo Pasta in Atlanta, which some of you may have heard of (www.figopasta.com).

Feel free to stop in and try it one evening or some time for lunch!

Brian Brodrick"

We ate at Floyd's Grill with no one there at 8:00 pm last night after Lowell scored his third long rushing touchdown of the season in the nightcap of the Oconee County Recreation Department flag football game against the Vikings.

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Anonymous said…
Having been a loyal customer to Figo Pasta for the past 3yrs, I can tell you that there were two creators of the restaurant chain. The other founder Sandro, is the heart and souce of passion for the atlanta based company. This cheap carbon copy is superficial at best. The food tastes the same because pathetically it almost is. It's the feeling, The passion and love for the people as well as the food and culture that cannot be replicated. When you enter a Figo, you feel welcomed, you feel at home, and you feel loved. Never do you feel served, or like you were luck to have the "waiter" slap food infront of you, and take your tip. I will always be loyal to FIGO! If you want to feel the difference, go visit one. Figo speaks for itself!
11:29 PM
Anonymous said…
We are so Happy to welcome Mirko's Pasta in our neighborhood!
We enjoy the food everyday we can find a table available. Congrats!
We are also looking forward to Taco Stand.
Melany Myers, Family and Friends.
5:59 PM
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