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The LSU Alumni Association Atlanta Chapter has been busy since LSU was announced for the Chick-fil-A Bowl.  They have organized a Tuesday night party featuring the Evil Twins at Engine 11, a former firehouse that is now a nice restaurant/pub about a mile from the downtown hotels.  They also partnered with Sidebar, a neighborhood bar near the Georgia Dome that will be perfect for before and after the game.  Both bars will donate a portion of sales for LSU scholarships.  Check out the “LSU Atlanta Chick-fil-A Bowl Fan Guide” at www.lsuatlanta.com for helpful tips and links for information about events and attractions.

via LSU Alumni Atlanta Chapter

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This is a raffle for all of you that will be in the Atlanta area tomorrow night (Dec. 16th).

A foodraiser is being held by Fifth Group Restaurants for the Atlanta Community Food Bank at two of their restaurants, Ecco and South City Kitchen Vinings.  For each can good you bring to either of these restaurants between 5:30 and 7:30 PM, you will be entered into a raffle to win a pair of priority section tickets to the Chick-fil-a bowl and a one night stay for two at the Marriot Marquis.  One raffle ticket is entered for each can that you bring and there is no limit.  Winners will be drawn at 6:30 and 7:30 and you must be present to win.  So sit at the bar and enjoy a drink or grab a bite to eat and join Fifth Group Restaurants in stocking the Food Bank.

You can call either restaurant for more details and visit their website for menu and location:

Ecco - (404) 347-9555

South City Kitchen Vinings - (770) 435-0700

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*** View the results of the 2008 Reindeer Run here.

The Reindeer Run is an annual 5k that benefits Forum 35, a local organization “dedicated to improving [the] community and cultivating the young leaders for the future.” It is held downtown during the Festival of Lights. Festivities include “classic Christmas movies, the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree, Santa Claus, street dance, Bethlehem Village, Live Nativity Scene, third street restaurants and shops will be open, Old Governor’s mansion open house, fireworks, and ice skating.”

Each year, you can hear bells jingling, as each runner wears Christmas bells around their ankles. Awards are given in different categories and food and drink (beer) is provided after the race. The Reindeer Run is partnering with Toys for Tots. You can drop off a new, unwrapped toy at early packet pickup or on race day and have a chance to win a $75 gift certificate to Varsity Sports.

Cost:

• $15.00 entry before race day
• $20.00 on race day
• Entry fee includes a t-shirt
• Family Plan: $12.00 a runner with a minimum of three runners from a family (can be a combination of Fun Run and 5K participants)
• Children 5 and under run free!

You can register online until 10PM tonight (Dec 3rd) here.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe invites you to “Eat Better. Feel Better.” Although most people tailgating rather cool off with beer other beverages, this cafe provides a wide array of smoothie flavors. If you are not the cooking type of person, bringing a party tray of their sandwiches and wraps makes for an easy contribution to a tailgate.

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Kickin Kajun was at the Taste of Tiger Tailgating to promote their line of products. One of their seasonings that caught my eye was Kickin Kajun Salt Free Seasoning. In Louisiana, approximately seven percent of the adult population have been diagnosed with diabetes. Individuals with diabetes, heart problems, kidney disorders, and high blood pressure usually have to follow a low sodium diet. Unfortunately, our cuisine does not always coincide with that diet. This seasoning is a perfect alternative. I picked up a can for my father, who suffers from diabetes, and decided to try it myself. The same dishes that I would use other seasonings on came out tasting similar while increasing the health benefits. Kickin Kajun is currently used in many hospitals throughout the state.

You can pick up Kickin Kajun products in Baton Rouge at Fresh Pickins or visit their website.

To learn more about diabetes, click here.

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At the Taste of Tiger Tailgating, I had the chance to meet Randy Caminita who had a booth setup for Caminita’s Tiger Den. The booth showcased some of Randy’s impressive artwork, including his latest piece “Welcome to Death Valley.” This piece “captures the gigantic costumed mascot ‘Mike the Tiger’ in larger than life form stepping out of Tiger Stadium with his arms spread wide open peering upward at the almighty ‘EYE OF THE TIGER’ in the night sky above.” Randy also had a collection of wildlife paintings that illustrate the sportsman life that many Louisianians enjoy. The paintings vary in price depending on size and reproduction type. For pricing and more information about how Randy pursued his interest in art, visit www.caminitawildlife.com.

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With less than one week before the LSU Tigers face off against the Appalachian State Mountaineers, LSU fans around the country are gearing up to watch the tigers defend their national championship. For many of the fans, this marks the beginning of another important season: Tailgating Season! Thousands of tailgaters crowd the LSU campus each home game to cheer on the tigers. For some, it is an extravagant party atmosphere lined with kegs and barbecue pits. For others, it is simple gathering with a tent, chairs, and an ice chest or two with food and drinks.

Whatever your style is, the 7th Annual Taste of Tiger Tailgating had something for you. It was presented by Mockler Beverage and Iberville motors this past Saturday at the Baton Rouge River Center’s Exhibition Hall. TheTigerBlog.com was there to sample tasty dishes, drink some cold beer, and check out LSU Tiger merchandise and apparel.

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