In Atlanta, your tastebuds can travel far beyond the lively city. With a diverse population that continues to grow, food is an important part of celebrating the unique cultures that make up the community.  From the sweet and savory flavors to the variety of spice and herb blends, the Atlanta food industry offers an opportunity to bring cuisine from around the world into the comfort of your own home.  After a scroll through this list, you might be inclined to save a buck or two, let your taste buds do the traveling, and experience heritage through food without having to leave the cit ..read more

As a newbie to ATL, I am in complete bliss discovering all the options to explore this time of year. Especially at the peak of the holiday season; I don’t know how I’m going to make through my never ending list of places to check out, but of course I’ll make it happen. Here are some of top suggestions: Atlantic Station Holiday Bar ATL 12 Cocktail Bar Foxtrot Liqour Bar Miracle Bar Tiki Tango Publico photo by @gourmetangiie ..read more

In Episode 2 of my series, Iconic Eats, I venture over to the popular trap house inspired wing shop: The Bando. It’s an experience! One that includes an ode to hip hop legends, trap house inspired decor, and wings that’ll make you do a double take. “What’s that white powder?” one may ask, you’ll just have to watch the video to find out ..read more

   Greeted with exceptional service right as the door opened, my stomach began to mumble with excitement for what I was about to experience. Or was that just because I had yet to eat that day and it was already 12pm? Either way, I was excited. We started with appetizers. We ordered the fried deviled eggs topped with bacon bits and shrimp - yup, the works! They were amazing. Then came out the rib tips. Even better! The flavors were both sweet and savory and the meat was perfectly cooked. Needless to say, I had to force myself to stop eating so I could be sure I had room to enjoy my me ..read more

Welcome to my new series: Iconic Eats! I went around Atlanta and discovered some of the most iconic dishes. In Episode 1, we take a visit to ChicknCone in Alpharetta to try their on-the-go version of the popular chicken and waffles dish. Have you ever tried fried chicken and Mac n Cheese in a waffle cone? SO good! Their Alpharetta location is only about 30 minutes outside of downtown Atlanta but they do have an Atlanta location coming soon! Subscribe ..read more

Skyland Park:Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 Photo from AFAR MAGAZINE A destination not only for the best views but for a fun day of vintage games, amusement, mini-golf, and of course drinks and food.  Skyview: 168 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 Photo from Skyview Atlanta Take a ride on this iconic Ferris wheel as you tower 20 stories over Centennial Park.  Jackson Street Bridge: 433 Freedom Park Trail, Atlanta, GA 30312 Photo by Gregory Ballos You can park your car at the MLK memorial park and enjoy a nice walk to the perfect selfie location with ..read more

Atlanta is a hotspot for all things brunch, drinks, and insta worthy photo-ops! As a newbie in these streets, I always like to have a couple options up my sleeve when family and friends come to visit.  Putting together the best weekend (or weekday if you got it like that) to-do list has become my favorite hobby. Here’s a couple of popular spots on my list.  Bar Vegan Photo from Bar Vegan on Yelp I met my first ATL friends here. And no, none of us are vegan. This bar is a black-owned/woman-owned bar with music to match its urban vibe and aesthetic. The owner is also the genius behind ..read more