Orion at Gwinnett Pointe

03/25/2015

If you have beef in the refrigerator or freezer at Orion Gwinnett Pointe and you're tired of the usual way you prepare it, check out these recipes. You're bound to find a new favorite to add to your dinner rotation:

Beef Steak With Light Tomato Mushroom Sauce
Try this beef dish with an Italian twist. Steak is topped with a mushroom sauce and tomato to make for a savory dinner.

Stir-Fried Orange Beef
If you're in the mood for a stir-fry dish, but also watching your weight, this recipe fits the bill. Each serving — which includes vegetables, beef flank steak, rice, orange juice, soy sauce, and ginger, to name a few ingredients — contains just 260 calories.

Quick Beef Casserole
For a protein-packed dinner idea, prepare this casserole dish. The recipe calls for vegetables, rice, and lean ground beef, and the result is a quick and easy meal.

Beef Steak With Carrots and Mint
The side dish is what really makes this meal. Serve a cucumber and mint salad to accent the tender, juicy steak.

Visit the NIH website to check out more beef recipes.



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03/14/2015

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03/11/2015

If you're in the mood for a decadent dessert, molten lava cake is a great choice. It's gooey, rich, warm, and moist. Give these molten lava cake recipes a try at Orion Gwinnett Pointe:


Red Velvet Molten Lava Cake [Half Baked Harvest]
This recipe combines two popular desserts, molten lava cake and red velvet cake. To make this flavorful, elegant dessert, combine melted chocolate, coconut milk, and other ingredients, then mix in red food coloring to get the full effect.
Molten Chocolate Cake [Pioneer Woman]
This classic molten cake recipe calls for fresh eggs, heavy whipping cream, semi-sweet baking chocolate, and real butter. The step-by-step directions are accompanied by photographs that visual learners will appreciate.
Molten Chocolate Cakes [Food and Wine]
Beginning bakers might want to start with this simple recipe, which calls for seven ingredients and requires just four steps.




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03/11/2015

03/09/2015

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03/09/2015

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03/06/2015

"Crazy hot." That's how patrons describe 45 South Cafe's one-of-a-kind habanero blueberry burger, a perfect balance of spicy and sweet. The inventive burger is just one of your options at this quaint spot in downtown Norcross, where cute boutiques and shops line the sidewalk. You can also opt for something more traditional, like a chicken salad sandwich on a croissant.

If you come for brunch, though, buckle up for even more creative and unexpected eats. Many customers sing the praises of the fluffy French toast crafted from challah bread. The fiery chicken sausage also wins acclaim. No matter what you choose for the main course, make sure you save some room for dessert. The layer cake is a must-have. Chocolate mousse, ganache, and cake mingle with creamy cheesecake in the multi-tiered treat. Cap off your meal with the layer cake before heading home to nearby Orion Gwinnett Pointe.

45 South Cafe
45 S. Peachtree Street
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 409-4009
45southcafe.com
www.yelp.com/biz/45-south-cafe-norcross



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03/04/2015

Most people might associate bridge with an older demographic, but people of all ages and backgrounds enjoy the classic game at the Atlanta Duplicate Bridge Center in Norcross. Just a stone's throw away from Orion Gwinnett Pointe, the Atlanta Duplicate Bridge Center invites experts and novices to hone their skills around a table of new friends.

If you've never played the game before, you might want to start with a lesson. Individuals and groups can come to learn more about the game at junior, beginner, and intermediate lessons offered by experts. If you're already an adept bridge player, just join in one of the two rounds of bridge games that unfold every day at Atlanta Duplicate Bridge Center. You should also keep an eye out for charity tournaments and other special events that might appeal to you.

Atlanta Duplicate Bridge Center
6761 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Norcross, GA 30360
(770) 248-0306
www.atlantaduplicatebridgeclub.com
www.yelp.com/biz/atlanta-duplicate-bridge-club-norcross



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02/28/2015

Eggs are so versatile, but if you're like most people, you'll fall into a rut with your eggs and prepare them the same way every time. If you'd like to try a new way of preparing eggs in your apartment at Orion Gwinnett Pointe, check out these other methods:


Deviled. A picnic staple, deviled eggs are easy to prepare, just hard boil them, peel them, cut them in half, remove the yolk, and replace it with the filling of your choice. Garnish them with herbs for the final flourish.
Sunny side up. This takes a little practice, but the result are worth the effort. Carefully crack the eggs into a hot frying pan one at a time, and cook for about three minutes until the whites are set and the yolks are runny. Carefully crack eggs into a frying pan one at a time. Cook until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about three minutes.
Egg white omelet. If you'd like to avoid the high-cholesterol yolk of the egg, prepare an egg white omelet. Just crack the egg and remove the yolk, then prepare as you normally would.
Soft boiled. This is another egg prep technique that can be a little tricky to master. Boil the egg for just a few minutes, and the whites should be firm and the yolk runny.


16 Ways to Cook Eggs [All You]
20 Quick and Easy Ways to Cook Eggs [Shape]
How to Order Eggs [About.com]



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02/28/2015

As one Yelper put it, Thai Restaurant of Norcross is "legendary." Diners have been flocking to this place for years, some even bypassing Thai restaurants in Atlanta in favor of this tiny, modest, family-run eatery that serves authentic cuisine using recipes formulated in Bangkok. Lucky for you, it's just a short drive away from Orion Gwinnett Pointe, so it would be easy for you to see what Thai Restaurant of Norcross has to offer.

Diners recommend the pad Thai, the green curry, and the shrimp cake, but you can't go wrong with anything you order. If you just want a light lunch, the coconut soup and the papaya salad is likely to please you. Don't miss out on the Thai iced tea, a must-order for some eaters. And, if you'd like to satisfy your sweet tooth, opt for the mango sticky rice for dessert. Although some diners say Thai Restaurant of Norcross serves it food a bit on the spicy side, you should feel free to ask for your dishes to be mild if that's what you'd prefer, and the chefs will happily accommodate you.

Thai Restaurant of Norcross
6065 South Norcross-Tucker Road
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 938-3883
www.thainorcross.com
www.yelp.com/biz/thai-restaurant-of-norcross-norcross-2



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