September 2011

Creative Loafing recently released their Best of Atlanta 2011 list, highlighting staff and reader pics for the best of everything in town.  We’re proud that this year’s selection is packed with SparkQuest’s merchants.  Check them out when you get a chance and experience the best of Atlanta … with SparkQuest!

• The Shed at Glenwood  Readers Pick for Best Weekly Dining Deal
• Murphy’s  Readers Pick for Best Wine List
• The Iberian Pig.  Readers Pick for Best Appetizers (highly endorsed by Steven R. in the office!)
• No. 246  Creative Loafing’s pick for Best Evolution for Decatur
• Nakato Japanese Restaurant  Readers Pick for Best Japanese
• Squash Blossom  Readers Pick for Best Local Boutique
• Young Blood Gallery  Readers Pick for Best “Place to Score Affordable Art”
• Sun In My Belly  Readers Pick for Best Caterer

This Friday, September 23, from 9:30 until 11:00 AM, SparkQuest team members will be at all three San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company locations rocking our green shirts and comping the first ten SparkQuesters we meet to free coffee and breakfast.  Just stop by Virginia Highland, Poncey-Highland, or Candler Park and use the “Coffee Beverage and Food Purchase Quest” as you normally would.  When the barista gives us the signal that you are using SparkQuest we’ll pick up your tab and give you a high five.

San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company custom roasts premium Arabica beans everyday to deliver the perfect coffee to its loyal customers.  For breakfast, San Francisco Coffee bakes muffins and pastries fresh every morning and now offers breakfast combos where you can try a fresh croissant, bagel, or biscuit sandwich with scrambled egg, cheese, and bacon, served with a side of fruit.  Delicious and filling … it always hits the spot.

Serpas in the Old Fourth Ward has joined the stellar lineup of restaurants taking part in the Taste of Atlanta Dine Around Quest.  Chef and owner Scott Serpas delivers a daily menu of modern takes on classic comfort foods with Louisiana, Asian and Southwestern influences.

Stop by Serpas today or dine at any of the participating restaurants to unlock exclusive discounts on Taste of Atlanta Tickets, chances for access to VIP experiences, and amazing prizes, including a Cook’s Warehouse Gift Basket ($300 value) and a Big Green Egg ($800 value).

To take part, just visit any of these restaurants and make a minimum $20 purchase:

• Pura Vida
• no. 246
• JCT. Kitchen & Bar
• Food 101
• Rosebud
• Family Dog
• Sugo (Historic Roswell & John’s Creek)
• Iberian Pig
• Double Zero
• The Shed at Glenwood
• Kaleidoscope
• L’Thai (Smyrna)
• Serpas

SparkQuest has partnered with the organizers of the 6th annual AJC Decatur Book Festival to conduct a Treasure Hunt for the thousands of attendees expected in downtown Decatur for the September 2-4 event.

Take part by following these easy steps:

• Visiting www.sparkquest.com from their smartphones or downloading the SparkQuest app from the Android Market
• Completing the quick registration process
• Reviewing the menu of different venues around the Festival to choose their own adventure

Book lovers will discover these Quests as they explore Downtown Decatur:

• Bookzilla’s Festival Quest
• Southern Highlights Quest
• Around Decatur Quest
• Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur Quest
• Merchant Quests from local restaurants and retailers

Participants will receive one entry in the prize drawing for each Quest they complete. This year’s prizes include:

1^st Prize – iPod Touch Courtesy of SparkQuest and the Decatur Book Festival

2^nd Prize – Explore Decatur Prize Pack (gift cards from Decatur restaurants and merchants)

3^rd – 10^th Prizes – Decatur Book Festival Treasure Chests (selection of books, T-shirts, posters and other Festival goodies)

SparkQuest has partnered with Taste of Atlanta to provide Atlanta’s foodies with exclusive access to the Taste of Atlanta Dine Around Quest. Dine at any of the participating restaurants and unlock exclusive discounts on Taste of Atlanta Tickets, chances for access to VIP experiences, and amazing prizes, including a Cook’s Warehouse Gift Basket ($300 value) and a Big Green Egg ($800 value).

To take part, just visit any of these restaurants and make a minimum $20 purchase:

• Pura Vida
• no. 246
• JCT. Kitchen & Bar
• Food 101
• Rosebud
• Family Dog
• Sugo (Historic Roswell & John’s Creek)
• Iberian Pig
• Double Zero
• The Shed at Glenwood
• Kaleidoscope
• L’Thai (Smyrna)

From September 1 to October 15, Atlanta epicureans have the chance to unlock five tiers of rewards:

• First $20 purchase: 50% discount on Taste of Atlanta tickets
• Second $20 purchase: Drawing for two “Be a Taster at Taste of Atlanta” passes
• Third $20 purchase: Drawing for Cook’s Warehouse gift basket, valued at $300
• Fourth $20 purchase: Drawing for VIP package – 2 VIP tickets and Saturday night stay at GA Tech Hotel & Conference Center
• Fifth $20 purchase: Drawing for large Big Green Egg, valued at $800