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MASTERS GUIDE E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Welcome to Augusta, Y’all Though we know you’re here for the tournament, we here at the Metro Spirit, Augusta’s independent voice since 1989, want you to know that there’s more to Augusta than the Augusta National. Some of it, like the liquor stores, you might be forced to seek out, while others, like the busloads of prostitutes that come to work the tournament, might just seek out you. We know how anxious you are to get inside the gates, but we’re here to tell you, it’s not easy. Despite all the Buy/Sell guys you see on the overpasses and along Washington Road, tickets are expensive and hard to come by, and that was before Tiger’s recent wins. How that is going to affect the cost of your stay remains to be seen. So with this issue of the Metro Spirit, we’ve thrown most of our typical features out the door so we can focus on you, our guests. On a purely practical level, it makes sense, since you out of towners aren’t going to be all that interested in our local issues or political squabbles (though if you should happen to park in the pretty parking deck across from the downtown Marriott, just realize that you’re pretty much at the epicenter of a lot of our local political bickering). Besides, many of our readers have either left town so they can rent their houses to you or they’re laying low and letting you have the run of the place. But on a larger level, giving up our paper to you makes sense, too, because in so many ways so many of you really do need the information in this guide. Face it, even among you privileged few, not everyone is being whisked here and there by van or private driver. Many of you will want to go out to eat or bring food back to your room. You’ll want to go for a run or a workout and, without our guide, you might not know where to go or how to get there. So go ahead and venture off Washington Road a little. We think you’ll be glad you did.
Augsburg Haus
Cadwallader’s Café
Open for lunch and dinner, but the lunch portions are still huge. And with entrées such as the Schweinebraten, slow-roasted pork with German potato salad, you won’t be able to stop yourself from cleaning your plate. So just make sure you have a comfy napping spot available.
One of Augusta’s best kept fine dining secrets, this lively restaurant is popular with the locals. Open for dinner, best-bet entrées include any of the trios, whether they be duck, tuna, lamb, scallop or bison.
4460 WASHINGTON RD., EVANS | 706-667-8181 | AUGSBURGHAUS.COM
106 DAVIS RD., MARTINEZ | 706-860-7444 | CADWALLADERSCAFE.COM
Bird Dog Grille
Laura’s Backyard Tavern
Tucked away in a shopping center off Fury’s Ferry Road, this locally owned restaurant has a strong local following, who love their hot dogs, paninis, salads and wings. The restaurant has a full bar and offers Wine & Dine Steak Night on Wednesdays and Martini Night on Saturdays.
For local flavor, there’s no better spot that Laura’s. It may take some work to find it, but, when you do, you’ll find a bar in what looks like a house… a house that serves up drinks, food, live music, games and more.
3851 EVANS TO LOCKS RD., FURY’S FERRY STATION, MARTINEZ | 706-814-5007 | BIRDDOGGRILLE.COM
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