If you're trying to think of a unique gift,  Candler Park Market can help.  After looking at the generic options for "beer gift packs" and "beer of the month clubs" online, it dawned on me that CPM has one of the better beer selections in the city.  I wrote them an e-mail with the names of a few beers my father-in-law likes and asked for some help in putting together a twelve pack.  Two or three days later, Greg wrote me to say that my beer gift was ready!  If only my wife drank beer...

From JoJo Ross:

Hello Candler Park neighbors!  If you're like me you start your day off with a workout and a cup of coffee from San Francisco Roasting Co.  There are some things you may not know about San Francisco Roasting Co on Dekalb Ave. (intersection of Dekalb and Clifton) like they are completely local-the owners fell in love in San Francisco-they opened their first store in Vinings in 1992, and have recently started brewing a Candler Park Blend!  I can't wait to bring the deliciousness with me as hostess gifts to spread my love of good coffee and Candler Park. I was interested enough in this brew with my favorite place in its name to ask manager Matt Chavis more.

“Traditionally coffee roasters mix two or three (sometimes more) beans together to create well rounded signature blends that represent their pallet and coffee philosophy. For years, we’ve had blends that represent the neighborhoods of Virginia-Highland and Morningside. I figured we were well over due for creating a blend for Candler Park, a neighborhood that’s embraced us since we opened in June of 2008.

So, working closely with our master roaster, Doug Bond, I started with a base of Monsoon Malabar, which is sweet, pungent, and a little grassy. Then added an Estate Java from Djampit for its dark chocolate notes, and then rounded out the blend with Brazil Cerrado for its sharp acidity. It’s sweet, earthy, and unique, which is why it reminds me of Candler Park. I truly love this blend.”

Next time you’re needing a caffeine fix or an awesome gift get the sweet, earthy, unique flavor of Candler Park Blend in your cup!