Dear Friends of Dot 2 Dot Inn,

We can finally share an update on our zoning predicament. We realize this is a lot to ask, but if you are able to attend one or both of these meetings, we think it would go a long way towards showing the City Council what an asset Dot 2 Dot can be here.

MEETING #1:

When: Monday, August 8 at 6:00 PM

Where: The Hut - located at 400 W Marion St, Eatonton

Details: The Eatonton Planning & Zoning Commission will consider the proposed conditional use that would allow B&Bs to serve food to non-lodging guests. This does not pertain specifically to Dot 2 Dot Inn, but if it is approved, we can then apply for a conditional use permit. On August 8th, the Planning & Zoning Commission will vote for or against the proposed conditional use. It is a non-binding vote but the City Council will take the outcome into account when they vote on the matter.

We are asking for community support at this meeting where friends of Dot 2 Dot Inn can say a few words. The emphasis would be on the following examples:

Eatonton needs more high-quality places to eat
Allowing B&Bs to host events brings foot traffic and dollars into the City
Allowing B&Bs to host events supports other businesses and organizations in the City (e.g. Plaza, GA Writers Museum, Uncle Remus Museum, downtown retail)
The proposed conditional use gives people more access to the historical properties in which many B&Bs are located and is a valuable aid to the preservation of such properties.

MEETING #2:

When: Monday, August 15 at 7:00 PM

Where: The County Commissioners Building - Meeting Room #203,117 Putnam Drive

Details: The City Council will vote to determine whether the proposed conditional use will be permitted or not. Again, we are asking Dot 2 Dot Inn supporters to speak in favor of the new conditional use at this meeting.

IMPORTANT NOTE: At both the P&Z Commission and City Council meetings, people must sign-up to speak before the meeting starts. Sign-up sheets will be available at each meeting. Please allow 5-10 minutes before the meeting begins to be sure to be signed in.

We thank you, in advance, for your ongoing support and pray that the end is in sight. Please consider joining us and help Bring Back Brunch at Dot 2 Dot Inn!

*Keep scrolling below for a sample of past menus and events from Dot 2 Dot!

Bring Back Brunch @ Dot 2 Dot

Help us Bring Back not only Brunch, but Pre-Theater Dinners, English Tea-Time, and Private Events with on-site Catering. ie: bridal showers, birthday lunches, wedding breakfasts, baby showers, Christmas parties, graduation dinners, etc.

Last year the brunches gathered enough momentum to be a regular feature on our calendar. We received such amazing feedback on the Pre-Theater Dinners too. Where else in Eatonton can you get dressed up for a fancy dinner prior to a show at The Plaza? And where else can you enjoy a gourmet three-course meal in the comfort of a historic home full of charming details? We know many in this community support the need for a place like Dot 2 Dot as the backdrop to your special celebration.

Please, help us bring back gourmet dining to downtown Eatonton.

SAMPLE BRUNCH MENU - $30 per person

Fresh thyme and cherry tomato tarte tatin served with arugula salad. The tomato is simmered and cooked with balsamic vinegar, a little sugar, olive oil, garlic, butter, and fresh herbs. Topped with puff pastry and baked until golden brown. Flipped and plated upside-down, with “crust” on the bottom.
Pan-fried Parmesan Polenta with Sautéed Shrimp. Shrimp sautéed with butter olive oil, garlic, onions, tomatoes, fennel, lemon pepper, and lemon juice. A vegetarian alternative is the same pan-fried Parmesan Polenta served with pesto-roasted vegetables.
Homemade Brioche French Toast. The Brioche bread is made in-house fresh. The French Toast is topped with seasonal fresh fruit, a bit of whipped mascarpone cream, and drizzled with rich, maple syrup.
French Press Coffee, Juice, or Tea.

Mother's Day English Tea 2021

SAMPLE ENGLISH TEA MENU - $35 per person

Smoked Salmon Pate with ciabatta toasts.
Cucumber finger sandwiches with egg, mayonnaise, and watercress.
Bacon, caramelized onion, and blue cheese quiche.
Fresh fruit tarts made with pate-sucre pastry, filled with creme patisserie (vanilla custard), topped with fresh fruit, and finished with an apricot glaze.
Victoria Sponge - double layer, light sponge cake, sandwiched together with raspberry jam and fresh whipped cream.
Baklava - layers of filo pastry filled with nuts, sugar, and cinnamon - baked until crisp and soaked with citrus-honey.
Selection of loose-leaf teas.

Pre-Theater Dinner Menu

3-COURSE DINNER MENU - $40 per person

Appetizer: Roquefort cheesecake with pears in balsamic vinaigrette OR Apple cider salad with melted camembert
Main course: Pork braised in cider vinegar served with apple and potato rosti and sauteed red cabbage with cranberries OR - Vegetarian option: Wild mushroom risotto served with oven-roasted cauliflower ‘steak’
Dessert: Fallen chocolate souffle with Armagnac prunes and creme fraiche sauce OR Tarte Tatin served with vanilla mascarpone

We need your help. Attend a Meeting! Bring Back Brunch!