Things we like: Citrus-infused coffee drinks
The Cold Fashioned at Perc CoffeePhotograph by Jasmeen Shaqueita Citrus and coffee may seem like an unusual flavor pairing, but to barista Paul Judy, it just makes sense. “Coffee has a lot of natural...
View ArticleA love letter to the Georgia Voice
Georgia Voice publishes a bimonthly print issue along with digital coverage.Photographs courtesy of the Georgia Voice While waiting on an order at Woody’s CheeseSteaks recently, I had time to catch up...
View ArticleEditor’s Journal: How I repaired my relationship with doctors
For most of my life, I had somewhat problematic relationships with doctors. Mainly, I avoided them, operating on the youthful theory that I was young and indestructible. I was foolishly proud of the...
View ArticleI took my daughter to the new Kids Avenue play space in Buckhead. Here’s what...
Inside the Kids AvenueCourtesy of Roi Shlomo A new children’s indoor play space, Kids Avenue was created out of a father’s love. Roi Shlomo, the entrepreneur behind Yogli Mogli and Kale Me Crazy,...
View ArticleWhat’s old is new again at these seven revamped midcentury motels
The Dive MotelPhoto by Ben fitchett A portmanteau of the words “motor” and “hotel,” motels cropped up across the country in the 1930s and ’40s in response to the growth of the U.S. highway system,...
View Article5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: July 31-August 6
The Parliament of Owls lantern parade takes place this weekend in MidtownPhotograph by Steve Eberhardt Chelsea FC vs. Club América When: July 31 Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium Cost: $45+ Details: Liga...
View ArticleA new Atlanta-based tequila brand comes from third-generation agave farmers
The Pedro Furtivo founders Peter Kiley (left) and Omar MartinezCourtesy of Pedro Furtivo Atlantan Omar Martinez was raised in the United States, the son of an immigrant who moved from Ixtlahuacán del...
View ArticleQ&A: Y’lan Noel on his role in Lady in the Lake, his metro Atlanta roots, and...
Y’lan NoelPhotograph by Irvin Rivera When Y’lan Noel was growing up, his mother didn’t allow him to watch much television and film. Instead the 35-year-old’s love of storytelling grew organically from...
View ArticleHouse Envy: HGTV “Designer of the Year” Leah Alexander adds her trademark...
Interior designer Leah Alexander named her business “Beauty is Abundant,” saying that “My goal is for clients to change their whole outlook on how beautiful the world can be, and beauty really is...
View ArticleFinding fungi: Hunting for edible mushrooms in Georgia’s woodlands
Sarah Hawkins pulls the hem of her long paisley-print dress up to her knees, revealing long scratches along her shins where thorny vines have left their mark. Days prior, Hawkins had known the risk of...
View ArticlePhotos: Lindsey Stirling performs at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre
Lindsey StirlingPhotograph by Perry Julien Violinist and dancer Lindsey Stirling performed to an energized crowd at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park on Monday night as part of her Duality...
View ArticleWhere to find excellent Asian fries in Atlanta
Kyuramen’s Purple Sweet Potato FriesPhotograph by Wedig & Laxton Fries feel like a very American dish, whether eaten as a side, an on-the-go snack, or an indulgent treat. But Atlanta’s Asian...
View ArticleThis laid-back Florida community has been a surf haven for decades
Wave seekers get an early start in New Smyrna BeachPhoto by Matthew Majka In New Smyrna Beach, Florida, not a day goes by that you won’t see surfers heading out to the beach, longboards in tow. This...
View ArticleThe Atlanta Wood Foundation is on a mission to save and reuse fallen urban trees
Atlanta Wood Foundation cofounder Ali Syed transforms a felled tree into live-edge wood slabs.Photograph by Virginie Drujon-Kippelen It is a reality hard to ignore: Atlanta is a city of trees. At...
View ArticleTry your hand at falconry at Asheville’s historic Biltmore Estate
The writer with Sam Adams, the Biltmore’s Harris hawk A flurry of feathers and talons, and a Harris’s hawk alights on my outstretched hand, plundering the bit of raw meat sandwiched between my gloved...
View Article5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: August 7-13
Future, shown here in 2018, will perform in Atlanta this week.Photograph by Paras Griffin/Getty Images Future and Metro Boomin: We Trust You Tour When: August 8 Where: State Farm Arena Cost: $170+...
View ArticleExplore Beyond the Shore in St. Pete-Clearwater
St. Pete-Clearwater is home to America’s Best Beaches and boasts limitless outdoor adventures, perfect for every type of traveler. Kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling and boating are only a few of...
View ArticleA road trip route through Mississippi with plenty of storied stops
Road trip route through northeast Mississippi, from Corinth to StarkvilleIllustration by Brainstorm Northeastern Mississippi is a crossroads and has, over centuries, been formed by that distinction....
View ArticleThe beer is now flowing at Chamblee Tap & Market, with food and coffee coming...
Outside Chamblee Tap & MarketPhoto by Brandon Amato Like many local businesses, Chamblee Tap & Market got its start in 2020. To stave off boredom and loneliness, friends David Heymann and Jeff...
View ArticleA memoir from Atlanta music and comedy icon Darryl Rhoades tracks the city’s...
Darryl Rhoades has been a fixture of the Atlanta music and comedy scene since the 1970s. Born in 1950, Rhoades grew up in Forest Park. He came of age during Atlanta’s hippie movement that was centered...
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