This one is for all the moms and dads out there. You’ve spent ungodly amounts of money to offer your kids the best higher education possible (along with some cash for extracurricular activities, of course). Now that they’ve somehow managed to graduate intact, it’s time to give them one last meal before you send them off to adulthood with a metaphorical spank out the door. Whether your kid is ending their time at Emory, capping off a degree at Clark, or saying goodbye to SCAD, here’s our list of some of the best places for graduation dinners in Georgia. AUC: Clark Atlanta University + Morehous ..read more

Art is for everyone. At least, that’s the idea at the best pottery and art studios you’ll find around Atlanta. They’re all conveniently located places for you to express yourself (and maybe get a neat little plate out of it, too).  We’ve put together a list of the best below.  And after you’ve worked up an appetite getting creative, we’ve also suggested some places conveniently located nearby each studio where you can get a bite. Instagram/abc_potteryABC Pottery 5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy ste 337, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Let’s hang out at the mall – and paint some mugs, while we’re at it. A ..read more

Do it for the gram! Make brunch more than a delicious combo of eggs and pancakes and bacon. Make it an experience to remember and document at these beautiful brunch spots around town that are totally instagrammable. Restaurants listed below in alphabetical order. @atlantaeatstv There’s a STUNNING brand new cafe & wine bar in Buckhead #atlantageorgia #atlantarestaurants ♬ original sound – skye | social media coach‍   1. Le Bon Nosh 65 Irby Ave NW Suite 103, Atlanta, GA 30305 New to the dining scene in ATL, Le Bon Nosh has truly made an impression on Atlanta diners with its glamorous ..read more

We’re called Atlanta Eats, not Atlanta Eats – Only for Humans. So, with this blog we’re taking on some of our favorite pet bakeries in Atlanta (well, not our personal favorites, just the ones our four legged friends respond to the most). Read our list and take your very good boy (or girl) for a reward asap – he (or she) deserves it! barkingdogbakeryandfeed.comBarking Dog Bakery & Feed 2810 Paces Ferry Rd, SE, #138, Atlanta, GA 30339 At Barking Dog Bakery & Feed in Vinings, every baked treat for your dog uses locally sourced ingredients and no corn, wheat or soy. They are a “five sensor ..read more

Do you smell… tequila? One of the most fun days of the year is quickly approaching! If you’re anything like us, you could eat chips and queso 7 days of the week (even though you know you shouldn’t) and Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to do just that! Check out our list of the best spots to eat, drink, dance and enjoy Cinco de Mayo in ATL all weekend long.    Rock ‘N’ Taco  928 Canton St, Roswell, GA 30075 Rock ‘N’ Taco is hosting the ultimate Cinco de Mayo party this year! Head to Roswell for the weekend long Rock the Block event. Tickets are just $20 and you can hang all da ..read more

Atlanta area folks love to gripe about all the things we hate in this city, but what about all the reasons to love ATL? Because the truth is, no matter how many steel plates we have to drive over on our commute home, we’d never call anywhere else home. Here’s a nonexhaustive list of over 200 reasons why Atlanta is the greatest city on Earth.  1. The trees. Not just relegated to dedicated green spaces like in other major metropolitan areas, but in this “city in the forest” 48% of the city is covered in trees.   2. All of our dive bars. Shoutout to Northside Tavern, keep being you ..read more

You don’t need to be a navigator to guess that the Upper Westside is located in the northwest sector of Atlanta.  It includes the Bolton, Riverside, and Whittier Mill Village neighborhoods, which have been prominent for decades, but the Upper Westside is rapidly going from industrial (there is no shortage of plants throughout the area) to residential. When you consider the location – 10-15 minutes from West Midtown, Downtown, Buckhead, and Vinings/Smyrna – it makes sense why it’s becoming such a desirable place to live. Things become even clearer when you look at the diverse roster of res ..read more

There’s nothing like an unexpected find, a hidden gem, a delicious secret that you simultaneously want to shout about from a rooftop and keep completely to yourself. Here are 11 around the metro Atlanta area to add to your list! Bismillah Cafe – Chicken Shawarma1. Bismillah Cafe 4022 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30345 This restaurant has a smaller footprint than pretty much any restaurant we’ve ever been to, but it has been serving great and affordably priced biryanis and shawarmas for years to the delight of Chamblee and Buford Highway residents and beyond. It’s better to pick up and go from he ..read more

You’ve got your gown and tux and you’ve got you limo booked, now it’s just time to  figure out where to eat before prom! These are some Atlanta area classic places to get all dressed up with your pals at for an epic group meal before the big night.  1. Cabernet Steakhouse Any northern metro Atlanta students seeking out a nice meal on the town should consider Cabernet Steakhouse for a fine dining experience! It’s a classic white tablecloth, fancy steakhouse experience. Get the fried lobster tails!  2. Canoe It’s a classic for a reason! Canoe has been delighting couples, familie ..read more

Africa is the Mother Continent – of every piece of land on earth, humans have lived on it the longest. The African diaspora has played an enormous role in the history of Atlanta, and it continues to this day in a number of ways. We’re focusing on food, as always, and the continent’s culinary diversity by looking at Atlanta restaurants that celebrate all parts of the continent. Whether it’s Morocco, Senegal or South Africa, you can find favorite dishes from each country throughout Atlanta. Here’s a few of our favorites. Desta Ethiopian Cuisine Multiple Locations – see website for details Desta ..read more