We'll always love you, Fuzzy's, but now we get to party with Zuffy's

I got some really fantastic news today. But first, let me tell you the whole story. A while back a favorite bar of mine (and most cool people in Atlanta) closed down. The owner died, the brother took over, yada, yada, yada, they went out of business. This left a huge hole not only in my heart, but also in my social life. I loved going to Fuzzy's Place. I loved the live music, I loved the history, I loved the food, I loved everything about it. For lack of a better term, you could call it a dive bar, except it was anything but. It was a place you go and get a drink, eat dinner, bitch about life, dance your ass off, laugh like there's no tomorrow, get hit on, not piss off the drunk guy when you tell him you're not interested, be with friends, make new friends, and not remember a single second of any of it when you woke up the next morning. But you woke up smiling and knowing that through the fog in your brain you had one of the best nights of your life.

When Fuzzy's closed a piece of Atlanta went away. But then, it was saved. Some of the former Fuzzy's employees got together and set out on a mission to not let this Atlanta tradition die. I don't really know what was involved but I know it took a lot of hard work, lots of money (I'm assuming), and even more time and patience. And that says something about the employees and the people that made Fuzzy's a part of their life. I think it says a lot.

So, people, Zuffy's Place (cute name? not sure.) will be opening on Monday, August 18. The email I received (thanks Jen) mentioned Joe Dale's kitchen will be open (with some additions! yum!), Java Monkey will performing, and all again will be right with the world.

Who knew I would come to love that corner on Buford Hwy next to the Pink Pony in the old Denny's building. But I do, and I can't wait.