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Renovations, Professional Landscaping and Upgrades: Suwanee Home a Must See

Finishing touches abound in this traditional style home on the market in Suwanee.

This two story, brick front home in the Portsmouth at Richmond neighborhood has five bedrooms and 3.5 baths as well as a finished basement. It has been on the market for 43 days. This home boasts close to 3,000 square feet of living space, all in top notch condition. It is complete with all the little finishing touches that make a big difference such as plantation shutters and crown molding. A complete kitchen renovation has been performed and the chef's area now offers granite countertops, custom wood cabinets, under cabinet lighting and stainless steel appliances. The finished basement works perfect as a guest suite with an oversized living room, spacious bedroom and full bath with a shower. Outside, the professionally landscaped wooded …

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Check Out the Suwanee Farmers Market

Here are stories, photos and videos from the gatherings in Town Center Park.

What To Do on Date Night in Suwanee?

It's the weekend! What's your favorite place for a romantic evening out?

The weekend is almost here! If your plans include a date with your new boyfriend, girlfriend or long-time spouse, check out these destinations in Suwanee. If you've already been to these places, click through to leave a review!  Mango Cuban Restaurant Mango Cuban Restaurant has had rave reviews from the locals here in Suwanee. It is a popular place for regulars. This restaurant provides the both of best worlds by creating a fun family environment  as well as a fun singles hangout.  It offers big portions for the money. This, combined with the friendly service, makes for a pleasant dinner out with no regrets. Porto Bello Formerly nestled on the northeast corner of Scales and McGinnis Ferry Roads, the quaint Italian restaurant Porto Bello …

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Serving Food and Fun in Suwanee

Food vendors at the park events are varied. Tell us your faves.

It's the thick of the 2013 event season in Suwanee. This Saturday (May 18), Arts In The Park again will take place in Town Center Park, and that will coordinate with the rollout of SculpTour 2013. Later in the year, there will be such events as Food Truck Friday (June 7), and Broadway In The Park (July 26-27). The mother of all events is Suwanee Day (Sept. 21). And as many people already know, the events bring food vendors with unique wares. For instance, at the recent Woofstock event, freshly squeezed lemonade and grilled sandwiches were available. (Check the attached video.) Of course, there always are staples such as funnel cakes, gyro sandwiches, etc. So now we ask, what's your favorite "event food" in Suwanee? Share your tastiest in …

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How Did Dillard's, Tilted Kilt, Applebee's Score on Health Checks?

Suwanee restaurant inspections: Here are some recent checks.

Here are some recent health inspections of Suwanee restaurants by the Gwinnett Health Department: Observed potentially hazardous food being held pass (sic) manufacturer use by date. Person in charge discarded items. Advised PIC can not cold hold items past manufacturers use by date. Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. The full report is here. Observed ice machine, fryer baskets and dicer no (sic) clean to sight and touch. Person in charge cleaned equipment. Advised PIC must keep all food contact surfaces to sight and touch.  Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation. Foods in a container or package that are not adequately date-marked not being discarded. PIC marked items. Advised PIC must date mark food in container or package not being discarded…

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