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Damon Sgrignoli
Damon Sgrignoli is an Atlanta native that has recently returned to the south after several years of residing in NYC. An avid traveler, his adventures have recently taken him to Bali,…
Damon Sgrignoli is an Atlanta native that has recently returned to the south after several years of residing in NYC. An avid traveler, his adventures have recently taken him to Bali, Jamaica,Australia, and Mexico.
Currently, Damon calls the tree-lined Atlanta neighbohood of Inman Park home. Known for its annual spring festival, quirky residents, and easy walkablity, he can often be found reading the Sunday paper at one of the cities vibrant parks, or dining with friends at local dives. His writing can be found on Citysearch.com, Spin, and Stone Magazine among others.
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High End Election Night
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has reported that the Ritz Carlton is developing a political themed party package for the night of November 4th. Presidential suites at both the Ritz-Carlton's downtown and Buckhead locations are designing a celebration, regardless of your party affiliation. The package includes butler-passed hors d'oeuvres and three-course dinner for eight, champagne and coffee.
Downtown, Executive Pastry Chef Terence Eatman will serve Democrat guests pineapple upside down cake with macadamia creme and coconut creme brulee with mango brunoise as a salute to U.S. Sen. Barack Obama's native Hawaii; Pennsylvania shoofly pie for U.S. Sen. Joe Biden; and individual Blue-berry cobblers.
Republicans will get butterscotch mousse with oatmeal cookie crumble, an homage to a Cindy McCain's cookie recipe; baked Alaska, Republican peanut creme chocolate cake and red-berry cobblers.
The Buckhead Ritz's Executive Pastry Chef James Satterwhite's dessert selections for Democrats will include "Obama Brulee," and Chicago Cupcakes; Delaware Diner Cake and "Donkey" cookies. Republican desserts include Arizona Punch, baked Alaska, "Elephant" cookies, and "Tax Free Chocolate Cake."
The package includes overnight accommodations and breakfast for one couple.
The cost.... $2,000 for the downtown, $3,000 for the Buckhead.