Vikki Locke
As a long time member of the Steve and Vikki Show, I wanted to post this information about Vikki Locke as reported by my friend, Rich Eldridge exclusively.
From Atlanta Magazine “Intel” Blog:
Intel Exclusive: Vikki Locke to go solo at B98.5 FM
Posted 3/4/2010 3:23:00 PM
Intel can confirm that Vikki Locke, one half of Atlanta’s longest reigning radio morning show team of Steve McCoy and Vikki Locke, has decided to go solo.
She is expected to return to Atlanta’s airwaves via B98.5 FM Monday morning.
Last week, B98 FM bosses let McCoy go, opting not to renew the team’s pricey two-year deal that expires June 30.
The still-struggling economy and limp ad revenues across the nation’s radio industry were cited as the cause for the move.
Instead, B98 vice-president of programming Tony Kidd offered Locke a brand-new one year deal at a reduced salary.
Over the past week, according to insiders, the popular DJ had a series of conversations with close girlfriends and her husband Mike Hughes.
Explained one longtime Locke gal pal to Intel: “If this was a man, we wouldn’t be having this conversation. But women in the workplace are just expected to act differently. We’re still conditioned to worry about the men first. Vikki has managed to do both.”
We hear that Locke wouldn’t accept the new offer until she met with McCoy, her on-air partner of 25 years, to get his blessing.
(We’re told that she even quoted “I have been and always shall be your friend,” Mr. Spock’s heart-wrenching death bed line to Captain Kirk from Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan,” one of trekkie McCoy’s favorite movies).
Locke wasn’t ready to discuss the new deal with the media Thursday. She didn’t answer when we rang her about the new assignment.
Sources tell us she’s relaxing in Florida celebrating her father’s 80th birthday and retirement party.
As for McCoy, we hear he’s not exactly ready to hang up his microphone yet and is in talks about what’s next for him professionally.
Listeners can keep up with him via his Facebook page. (search Steve Vikki Show)
And given Locke’s classy professionalism, a reputation she’s maintained in this city for more than two decades, we wouldn’t be a bit surprised if she began her solo stint Monday morning with an emotional tribute to her longtime professional spouse.
In other words, set your alarm early and as Locke herself might warn listeners: “Mascara alert!”
By: Richard Eldredge
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Creations Creates!
This past fall I had the pleasure of attending the unveiling of the new Flavors Magazine cover at Creations. Creations is the teaching dining room of The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Atlanta. Everything served at Creations is prepared by upper-level students under the supervision of expert chef instructors. The wait staff are upper-level students learning dining room management with our dining room instructor.
Having kept that information in mind, I recently decided to give Creations a try and I am so glad that I did! What the dining room lacks in ambiance it makes up for with service and absolutely delicious cuisine. (There is this unspoken passion by everyone there who want your entire experience to be fantastic and leave you wanting to come back.)
To start, the homemade Flat Bread was some of the best I’ve had. This could have easily been a meal topped with just about anything. The menu is filled with wonderful Tapas which range in price from $3-$6 each. My eyes, always bigger than my stomach, were filling up just looking at all the offerings:
Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Tuille, White Anchovy-one of the best Caesar salads I’ve had!
Grilled Cubelle Pepper (Chef’s special that evening.)
This was served with a roasted something I don’t remember, Jack Cheese and Pico de gallo-LOVED THIS!
Shrimp Meatballs
Saffron Yogurt, Gingered Cucumber “Noodles”-My first Shrimp Meatballs! I’ll be back for more!!
Roasted Winter Squash Ravioli*
Truffle-Scented Honey Broth, Ricotta, Sumac Salt-Really enjoyed the Winter Squash although I wasn’t totally hip on the lite broth. To me, this dish needed more flavor.
Duck Tacos (most popular on campus!)
Mango-ChipolteMojo, Queso Fresco-I would love to see these offered with a soft shell too.
Apple Smoked Chicken Sausage
White Cheddar Grits, Carolina Tomato Jam-If you love sausage, get these!!
For my Main course!! (Love to eat), I ordered
Panko Crusted Salmon
served over Ginger Crab Fritters and Balsamic Soy vegetables-This was light, flavorful and moist.
and yes, DESSERT!!
Banana Coconut Cream “Pie”
Banana Cream, Coconut Biscuit, Candied Macadamia-served in a Martini glass, if you love banana’s, get this!
Molten Chocolate Cake
Rum Raisin Ice Cream, Spiced Cherry Sauce-rich, decadent, and sinful. I went to confession afterwards!
There is a nice selection of wines available from a $5 House Wine (which I enjoyed) on up. I’ll be back!
Hurry though as the winter quarter is over March 12th. For more information on Creations, click HERE.
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