With cooler temperatures rolling in, it’s the perfect excuse to head up to the North Georgia mountains for apple picking, hiking and to check out some of the great wineries. While North Georgia offers many awesome wineries, I wanted to share my top 5 favorite wineries! So pour yourself a glass of wine and plan your next wine adventure today! 1) Cavender Creek Vineyards. 2) Yonah Mountain Vineyards. 3) The Cottage Vineyard. 4) Kaya Vineyards. 5) Fainting Goats Vineyard ..read more

Last weekend, Mike and I decided to take a trip to Barnsley Resort. This charming spot is located roughly an hour outside of Atlanta and has activities for everyone! We chose to check out their Fire Kettle Cooking School. This is an intimate outdoor cooking class with Barnsley Resort’s Executive Chef Nicolas Lebas. In each class (there is one every month), Chef Lebas prepares a favorite recipe over the open flame of a Sea Island Forge fire. Meanwhile, attendees enjoy a salad, the featured dish and a small dessert to finish. The dishes are all perfectly paired with a glass of wine! During our c ..read more

Sometimes it’s nice to get away from the normal hustle and bustle and enjoy a staycation! Lucky for Mike and I, Phipps Plaza and The AC Hotel by Marriott in Buckhead set up the best pre-Valentine’s Day staycation for us. Sounds like something you and your SO should do for this upcoming Valentine’s Day? Let me walk you through our night! First, we checked in to The AC Hotel and found out that they had some amazing snack options right by the front desk. After deciding not to buy all of the snacks, we went up to our room to drop our stuff and settle in. After checking out the entire we popped dow ..read more

McAlister’s Deli is not only whipping up great sammies and soups, but they are also giving back to our Atlanta community! Any time you purchase a bowl of soup at their Atlanta locations this December, they will donate $0.10  to support the Meals on Wheels mission to reduce senior hunger and isolation and have promised a minimum of a $10,000 donation. So what are you waiting for? Head over to your nearest McAlister’s Deli to get a bowl of your favorite soup! They are delicious and perfect for giving back around the holidays! This blog post was written in collaboration with McAlister’s Deli ..read more

From cocktails in Santa mugs to a Bo Ling Chop Suey Palace, Atlanta’s holiday pop ups are on their A game this year! Pop up goers can expect to see some pop-ups that have been around for years and some that are new this season. Put on your best ugly holiday sweater, blare “All I Want for Christmas is You” and let’s dive into my favorite holiday pop ups happening in Atlanta! 1.  The Two Miracle Bars Coming back to Atlanta for another year of over-the-top holiday decor and cocktails, both Miracle on Monroe and Miracle on Highland are great spots to get your Christmas cheer on. Can’t de ..read more

Let’s talk about dining goals. First off, I love eating somewhere that not only has amazing food, but also has an amazing view. Which brings me to my introduction of Nikolai's Roof, which resides at the top of the Hilton in downtown Atlanta. Founded back in 1976, this restaurant has been a staple of ATL and I can’t believe I never tried it until now. While I truly wish I could have ordered everything on the menu, I tried the following items during my dining experience: Diver Scallops The Seared Grouper, which was nestled on top of golden quinoa, english pea pesto, baby squash and fava bean ..read more

In the spirit of my birthday, I wanted to share my favorite places to celebrate a birthday. With all of these places, definitely book a reservation in far as advance as possible - especially with a larger group. 1. Il Localino - What is a birthday celebration without pasta? Il Localino is my go to recommendation for an Italian celebration. Don’t be surprised if you end up dancing with a fog machine or wearing a crazy hat if you tell them it is your birthday. WHAT TO ORDER: The gnocchi OR the chicken parm 2. Yebo Beach OR Ski Haus (depending on when your bday is!) - If you love South African f ..read more

Who doesn’t love to giveback, while enjoying a yummy meal? Allow me to introduce you to Purposeful Pecans. Created by Meals on Wheels Atlanta chef Robert Gerstenecker, Purposeful Pecans not only taste amazing, but giveback to the community. People can choose between two flavors: Sweet & Hot or Cinnamon Star Anise. All proceeds from these yummy pecans help Meals on Wheels deliver nutritious meals to local seniors who are unable to prepare their own food, or cannot afford a meal. Sound like the perfect way for you to giveback? GREAT! You can order them online, or pick them up at Meals on Whe ..read more

If you have been hiding under a rock, then you might not know that Marietta just got a brand new food hall that has a striking resemblance to ATL’s Krog Street Market. With 16 food merchants, there is something for everyone at the Marietta Square Market! I had a chance to go and tour the food hall with my friends from the  Visit Marietta team, and I honestly was blown away with how cool it is. I’ll dive into a couple options and what to order, but I’ll also include the full list of all the food merchants so you can see all the great options that are available. Let’s dive on in: 1. &n ..read more

I get a lot of messages from you guys asking where is the best place to grab sushi in the city. Knowing this, I decided it was a great opportunity to share my guide to my favorite spots in Atlanta. I’ll tell you what part of town it’s in and why it makes my list. Let’s get rolling! O-Ku Location: Westside Why I Like It: O-Ku has not only an amazing sushi roll list, but awesome cocktails. They also have an enclosed rooftop patio so you can look over the city skyline year round. My go to roll that I order when I am there is their Marilyn Mon roll. This roll contains salmon, crab salad, cucumbe ..read more