1950s are Nifty as American Inspirations for Sterling Spoon Culinary Management

Lipton onion soup mix turned dipping into a social skill in 1952. Dinner and a channel were "in" as Swanson unveiled the first frozen TV dinner in 1954. In 1956, the electric can opener was cutting-edge technology. There's a lot more to 50s chow than meets the timeline, and those mid-century inspirations have tickled the fancy of the culinary staff at Sterling Spoon Culinary Management restaurants. 

Themes making a comeback during the "Nifty Fifties" promotion are "Drive-In Diner Days" entrées including roasted turkey, meatloaf frosted with mashed potatoes and turkey tetrazzini; "TV Dinner Meals" such as Swedish meatballs, American chop suey and Salisbury steak; "Happy Days Are Here Again" items such as a silver dollar slider bar, a hot dog bar and pigs in a blanket; and "Nifty Fifties" sandwich specials such as the Dagwood and fried all-beef bologna on a kaiser roll. Desserts include banana pudding, apple or pecan pie, blueberry cobbler, cherry crisp chocolate cake, Rice Krispies treats and more. 

We'll definitely be back for reruns at Market Street Café locations, Bistro 191 and Sanctuary Park eateries through October 27.

Sanctuary Park Employees Enjoy Breakfast and Lunch at Three New Market Street Cafés

The Southeastern leader in on-site culinary cafes, Sterling Spoon Culinary Management (SSCM), has recently opened three casual Market Street Café locations in the Sanctuary Park office development. Alpharettans who work in and near Sanctuary Park office campuses – Lake View II, the Falls and Stone Bridge I -- are already savoring the spoils of having three new, yummy dining options. Each café is open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cafés satisfy early morning to lunch time cravings with chef-driven fresh, nutritious and delicious foods prepared from scratch right there in each café. From boardroom to mailroom and carnivore to vegetarian, there’s something for everyone. 

In addition to delicious taste, Sterling Spoon’s signature HEALTHchecks initiative ensures menu items meet nationally accepted dietary guidelines for healthy and nutritious dining options. Atlantans are already familiar with SSCM dining concepts and catering services. Perhaps you’ve heard of Bistro 191 in downtown, Market Street Café in Buckhead, Aqua blue in Roswell and Atlanta-spanning Marlow’s Tavern locations?  Healthy and delicious, the new Market Street Cafés are the perfect addition to a busy workday.

Downtown for Coffee or a Quick Lunch? Quaint Bistro 191 and The Bean Counter Coffee Bar Satisfy Tall Orders in 191 Peachtree Tower!

Work day lunches can sometimes be boring and bland. You stand in line in a cafeteria (just like grade school) with few options to choose from. Well, its time for all of that to change. Opening Monday, September 22, Bistro 191 and The Bean Counter Coffee Bar are Sterling Spoon's answer to two distinct food and coffee desires among the downtown office set. John C. Metz, Jr. and Tom DiGiorgio, the gents behind Marlow's Tavern and Aqua Blue, are adamant about defying the expected office cafeteria and offering in its stead easy-going elegance in a handsome mahogany-clad café and full service coffee bar. Bistro 191 will offer quality American classics, salads, a market deli, an Asian grill and a full-service catering company. Count on fresh ingredients, timely service and reasonable pricing ($3-$10). The Bean Counter fills cups from a Caribou Coffee menu brimming with delicious roasts and flavors -- hot, iced or frozen ($2-$5).
Bistro 191 and The Bean Counter Coffee Bar: Open 7 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays at