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Milton, Georgia Dining

May 05, 20251 min read

The Union

The Union 

A hit with the locals, The Union was thought-up by long-time chef Chris Sedgwick. Featuring comfort foods like shrimp and grits, grandma Sedgwick's spaghetti, and coffee and doughnuts. Whether you're looking for a loaded wood-oven pizza, some japanese-influenced ahi poke, or just a plain old good burger, this place has you covered.

Indigo

Indigo 

It's casual, relaxed, and built for friends and family. The fare is special too, come, experience Chef, Todd Hogan's award-winning cuisine. The drinks are mixologist-prepared and unique. For those with pure food indulgence in mind, come to Indigo to sate your desires with our ever-changing seasonally inspired menu.

Old Blind Dog Pub

Old Blind Dog Pub 

The Olde Blind Dog has an old-world charm where authenticity rules. The pub opened in 2009 at 12650 Crabapple Road in Milton, Ga., about 30 miles north of Atlanta. Almost all the decor is imported from Europe, and menu items such as shepherd’s pie and Irish stew are homemade.

Campania

Campania 

As their website states - Where pizza means home. We honor the rituals of Italy and create more than your everyday, ordinary pizza.
We bring to your table a flavorful journey to the cultural experience of true Neapolitan pizza and cuisine, cooked in our wood-fired oven.  800 North Main St, Alpharetta/Milton, GA 30009

Cans Taqueria

Cans Taqueria

Cans Taqueria offers authentic Mexico City-style cuisine. With fabulous cocktails and food, this restaurant is a favorite among many locals.  Every dish is made from scratch using the freshest ingredients. 150+ tequilas on hand!

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture.

Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy.

Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

Mary Ellen Vanaken

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture. Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy. Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

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