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A Lesson for You: Grasshopper
The grasshopper is a delicious dessert cocktail, but I rarely make them because of their repulsive name. I just can’t stand the idea of drinking insects. Is that so difficult to understand? Why the
Read More »Is it Just Me or is it Raining in Here?
Between your local paradise and local BJ’s, avoid the long trek along Buford Highway and head on over to Rain Thai and Sushi Bar instead. When we think of “fusion” restaurants, we typically expect
Read More »P’cheen: Great for Dining, Drinking, and Decompressing
At the center of the newly thriving Old Forth Ward (and only steps from what will undoubtedly be the hottest stop on the much anticipated Atlanta Belt Line) this one part neighborhood pub, one
Read More »A Key Note from The Fifth Ivory
Originally intending to interview Chef/Owner Aaron Born just for a weekly food column that I write, his passion and authenticity for his community transformed my initial intent into something so much more. So, in
Read More »Great Summer White Wine Picks
In America, Chardonnay is King, King Kong to be specific; as in too big and clunky for its own good. Often times the beautiful manifestations of the Chardonnay grape are stifled for the sake
Read More »It’s Always V-Day at Victory Sandwich
A Ping-Pong table, a punching bag, terrible Sci-Fi movies playing on a wall projected TV, and a slushy machine filled with JACK AND COKE!!! No, these are not the list of thing my husband
Read More »Bring the Fireworks to the Party- 4th of July Party Planning Tips
For me, the Fourth of July has always been a holiday characterized by glorified barbecue parties, fireworks and new clothes. In New Orleans, where I grew up, it was tradition to get a new
Read More »Cinco De Mayo Party Planning! How to do it on a budget, or blow it out of the water
Cinco de Mayo is my favorite “American” holiday, even before Christmas. I have never had an unpleasant one. Tequila, piñata’s, rowdy frat boys buying and taking shots, bad hats, it’s what good times are
Read More »Review: RA Sushi’s Geisha Lounge
Nightlife/Food Review: Geisha Lounge RA Sushi in Midtown Opens Upstairs Lounge to Guests, Serves Full Menu and Offers A Fun, Yet Intimate Night Out Reviewer: Maximillian Corwell Midtown has rapidly been
Read More »Kevin Gillespie Stokes the Fire for Hearty, Local, Sustainable Grub… …and Fires Up Bear Passions
Since appearing on Top Chef’s sixth season back in 2009, Chef Kevin Gillespie has become one of Atlanta’s most notable culinary masters. Going into 2012, Gillespie is busier than ever; in addition to his
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