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DATE NIGHT IN EAST COBB Treat your valentine to a romantic dinner at Fuji Hana Steak & Sushi Bar,
Kudos to Marietta singer-songwriter and former My East Cobb cover star Alex Guthrie, who wowed the
crowd during Season 17 of “The Voice.” Though Alex was eliminated in the playoffs and did not secure a spot in the Top 13, he was praised by host coach John Legend for his rendition of “If I Ain’t Got You.” Alex notably sang in a commercial for American Family Insurance with Jennifer Hudson. alexguthriemusic.com
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Car Wash USA has a new
location with beloved owner Jim Salimi of East Cobb back at the helm. Jim opened one of the first hand car washes in the area in 2002. After retiring in 2018, he was so missed by customers that he relaunched the family business at East Cobb Crossing shopping center. 1454 Johnson Ferry Rd. facebook.com/handwashusa
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Trip the light fantastic with your partner and sign up for ballroom dance classes. It’s a great way to shape up in 2020 while learning how to cha-cha, fox-trot, tango or waltz. Atlanta Dance offers private lessons and group classes. 2213 Roswell Rd. atlantadance.com
Sip and savor a sensational selection of craft beer with your sweetheart at Red Hare Brewing Company. The independent microbrewery offers free tours and regular events in the taproom. 1998 Delk Industrial Blvd. SE. redharebrewing.com/marietta-taproom/ #hoppenings
Shake off the winter blues and head to Hyde Farm to
explore 135 beautiful acres during 45-minute walking tours, held the second Saturday of the month at 10am and 11am. The property has been farmed since 1840 and features terraced agricultural fields, lowland pastures and meadows, and a pond with geese, ducks, herons, turtles and fish. The tours are free, but registration is required. 726 Hyde Rd. cobbcounty.org/ parks/events/hyde-farm-tour
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an East Cobb staple for almost 20 years. Selections include duck curry, basil red snapper fillet, and beef short ribs, all beautifully plated in a stylish setting. 1255 Johnson Ferry Rd., Ste. 1. fujihanaeastcobb.com
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