L’Thai To Open Second Location in Smyrna

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Thursday afternoon L’Thai owner Pithya Kongthavorn finalized a deal that will bring his popular organic-inspired Thai concept to Smyrna. This will be L’Thai’s second location, the first is in Tucker.

“We’re going to call it L’Thai West,” says Kongthavorn.

L’Thai West will take over Yukaru Sushi & Steak (4500 West Village Place, Smyrna) in Smyrna’s West Village — a live, eat, play complex on Atlanta Road at I-285. An area called “Smynings” by those who live and work there because of its close proximity to Vinings.

At this outpost I’m told you can expect a wine bar, plenty of craft beer — possibly even draught beer, and liquor.

“We plan to take the beverage program to a whole new level,” claims Kongthavorn.

This location should bode well for L’Thai as Smyrna is an up and coming neighborhood with easy access from Buckhead, Midtown and downtown.

West Village Resident Provides Website for Mountain Bike Enthusiasts

Made to Order Bikes (MTOBikes) is not just your average website about mountain biking.  Founded by Carl H. Martens, a 26 year-old resident of The Flats at West Village, MTOBikes is a new breed of website, built by mountain bikers for mountain bikers.  This new style of website is emerging after years of readers being exhausted with traditional blogs, advertising, and corporate marketing.  “When designing our website it was important for us not to be like every other website.   We wanted to create the feel of a local bike shop online.  Our site provides readers with reviews and tips  written by our staff and some of the most experienced riders in the industry.  This approach allows us to connect with our customers on a personal level, gain their trust, and help them make educated purchase decisions”  says Carl Martens, Executive Director of Made to Order Bikes.  “With this approach we’ve seen our readership and sales double in the last quarter .”

“We wanted to create the feel of a local bike shop online.”

Over the past several years mountain biking has grown as a sport and the on-line community was lacking a website that provided information about trails and connections with industry insiders. “We created relationships with some of the most well known suppliers in the industry to offer our readers some of the best products,” said Carl Martens, Executive Director . The top priority for MTOBikes is to create an on-line community for mountain bike enthusiasts. “We don’t just listen to what other people say, we go out and experience what we cover first hand,” said Carl Martens, Executive Director . “We seek out professionals in the industry to provide us their own views and experiences from the trails they ride.  We are fortunate enough not to be tied to huge advertising dollars, so our reviews strive to be as objective and non-biased as possible.”

Made to Order Bikes specializes in customized mountain bikes and specialty parts.  Their on-line community engages readers with industry news, trail reviews, and an interactive community through which riders can post their own pictures and reviews of trails from around the world.

For more information, visit www.mtobikes.com.

West Village’s New Town Park II Has Townhomes for Move-in Now

Town Park II is a new townhome neighborhood within the popular Smyrna/Vinings community of West Village. The first building of these townhomes has just been completed and is ready for immediate move-in! There are only a select few homes left at the special introductory price of $299,900.

“There has definitely been a lot of buzz about this new product line in West Village. We have seen activity increase steadily over the last few weeks as we’ve put on the finishing touches,” said Terry Fogerty, Monte Hewett Sales Associate at West Village. “These townhomes are a truly affordable option for those who wish to own a home in West Village.”

Town Park II features 2 different floor plans, the Strickland and Mansfield. Both have around 2,200 square feet of living space, 2-car garages, 9 foot ceilings and granite counters in the kitchens.

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Creating a Crepe Revolution

Crepe Revolution sets out to create genuinely remarkable experiences for its patrons by creating an interactive dining experience. The restaurant is located at the West Village community in Smyrna, Georgia just minutes from Midtown on S. Atlanta Road and I-285.

Having recently purchased a condo at The Flats at West Village and thus being within walking distance to Crepe Revolution I have dined there on a few occasions. The staff puts on a great show and the food is terrific. Yesterday I had the opportunity to sit down with the two founders to learn a little more about this hip restaurant.

Co-owners Neel Sengupta and Chef Robert Morneweck stumbled upon the idea of crepes. It was 2005 and Neel and Rob both worked in executive management positions within the restaurant industry and were both exploring ownership opportunities. Rob was interested in starting a personal chef service and Neel was interested in a chef training business for events. It was then that Neel made a trip up to his native home of Toronto and while at an 11,000 square foot marketplace full of individual kiosks he stumbled upon crepes.

He recalls people waiting, five people deep, in front of this particular kiosk…not sure what was being sold, but caught up in the excitement he waited his turn to make it to the front. Having seen what looked delicious, When Neel was asked what to order he said he’d have whatever the guy before him had ordered. What he received was a giant Banana’s Foster crepe on a fourteen inch plate that he then brought back and shared with the rest of his family. Crepes were discovered.

Aware that Rob too had been pursuing interests in restaurant ownership Neel approached Rob with the concept of crepes. Why crepes? Why not. They have been tested and proven in every other major metropolitan marketplace. Along with their families, the two have visited more than a dozen cities around the U.S., Canada, and even Paris to learn as much as they could about crepes. This coupled with a lot of dedication is what has enabled Crepe Revolution to become Atlanta’s only crepe themed restaurant.

As the name hints, Neel and Rob are reintroducing crepes with a noticeable twist – which they call the REVOLUTION. Crepes provide versatility. For proof, try their 5 Step Crepe Experience. Choose from almost two dozen vegetables, a dozen meats and seafood ingredients, seven cheeses and more than twenty sauces, spices and seasonings to create bold crepe creations.

Neel and Rob are thrilled to be a part of the vibrant and flourishing Smyrna Vinings community and invite you to join them for lunch and dinner as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. They are quick to point out that their restaurant and the concept is not at all positioned as French. In fact, due to the versatility of crepes, it is possible to visit for a variety of different tastes. Visit for American, Mexican, Asian, Regional American, Latin Inspired, Cajun, and even Italian…visit for whatever you’re in the mood for! That’s the versatility of crepes.

The decor is modern, urban contemporary with warm earth tones and world music. A full bar featuring select wines in combination with dimmed lights for the dinner crowd makes for an intimate dining experience great for a date. Crepe Revolution is also available for parties and special events.

My picks: Chipotle Pork Crepe, Smoked Salmon (with egg) Crepe, and Banana’s Foster.

Valentine’s Day at Crepe Revolution

Is your love meter ready for the marketing onslaught of Valentine’s day? Do you and your significant other LOVE crepes as much as we do? Why not forgo the predictable and often excessive spending of Feb. 14th and let our team help you celebrate your relationship over a fantastic crepe meal.

Join us at Crepe Revolution for a special four course Valentine’s Day Dinner. We’re cooking up an extra special prix fixe menu at a very affordable $39 pp that will impress you and your loved one. Accepting reservations daily through Feb 10th.

Hurry, seating is limited!

Download the Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Dinner menu

** WEST VILLAGE DISCOUNT **
Save Any Feb. Receipt from Crepe Revolution and receive 10% off your purchases at participating West Village Boutiques, Pashmere Clothing Store, Polished Nail Salon, and Plum Hair Salon during the month of Feb.

NEWSLETTER DISCOUNT
Bring in a printed copy of the SPIN Newsletter and receive 50% off Any Savory Crepe with the Purchase of One at Full Price (Valid Monday and Tuesday throughout the month of February, Dine-In Only).