Alpharetta, GA · Fulton County
New to Alpharetta? Letthe grill do the welcoming
A lot of Alpharetta folks moved here for a job off GA 400 and are still building their circle. A chef cooking in the driveway is an easy reason to invite the new neighbors, the coworkers and the in-laws flying in from out of state, all on the same Saturday.
What a hibachi night looks like in Alpharetta
Plenty of households here arrived within the last few years, and the house-warming that kept getting pushed back is one of the most common reasons we hear from this side of Fulton. The Big Creek Greenway threads behind subdivisions between Mansell Road and McGinnis Ferry, so it is normal for guests to walk or bike over, and the boardwalk gets busy right up until supper time on warm evenings. The Taste of Alpharetta food festival proves how much this town likes eating outside, and a backyard teppanyaki night keeps that going without the parking hunt downtown.
Housing runs two ways. Off Haynes Bridge, Old Milton Parkway and Webb Bridge you find the established brick two-stories with a deck and a fenced yard. Closer to downtown, newer townhome rows and small-lot homes have compact rear patios and shared guest parking. Both work for hibachi; they just call for a slightly different plan. Families who host relatives from abroad often book a chef so nobody spends the visit stuck at the stove.
From the grill
Setting up in Alpharetta
Townhome communities around downtown usually have an HOA with written rules about open flames and gatherings in common areas, so read them or send a quick note to the management company first. A two-car driveway in front of the garage is often the cleanest spot for the grill, with tables lined up beside it. Single-family lots with a raised deck do better with the grill on the patio below or on the driveway. Afternoon pop-up storms are common in July and August, so have the garage cleared as a dry spot for the guest tables.
Alpharetta questions
We just moved to Alpharetta and barely know anyone. Is a small party worth it?
Sure. Small dinners are a great fit, and the per-guest pricing and party minimum are on the menu page so you can size it before you invite.
Our townhome has no backyard at all. What are the options?
The driveway in front of your garage usually does it, as long as the HOA allows a propane grill there. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly whether it fits.