Times change, styles go in and out, but dads stay pretty cool for the most part. Whoever started giving dads ties, socks, and underwear for gifts should get a swift kick to the ass. If your dad still has his nose to the grind, then those items are perfectly fine as a stocking stuffer, but please, don't give the man who has provided for you, taught you how to play sports, and taken a few shots to give you a better life a six pack of Jockeys this year for Father's Day. The Southern man doesn't … [Read more...]
South City Kitchen Midtown Brings Out Your Southern Drawl
Anyone who grows up in Northern Virginia, like I did, will argue that it should be a separate state from Virginia. Most of us claim that we are Northerners when we venture down to the South, regardless of where the Mason-Dixon line lies. Sweet tea and Chick-fil-a didn't even reach our area until just a few years ago. Ever since I have moved south, I have started embracing the hospitable culture, especially the food. The South City Kitchen Midtown has once and for all convinced me to embrace the … [Read more...]
The Brickery Bar & Grill | Burgers, Beer, & Much More!
So you just threw dinner into the oven, got distracted with other household chores and before you know it something smells like burnt lasagna. It is burnt lasagna, and by the time you smelled the burning and realized it, it was too late. Frustrated, you take the charred dinner out of the oven while trying not to curse at your pet, because your significant other is on the phone talking about how hungry they are. Your dinner night in has now turned into going out, and while you love Taco Mac … [Read more...]
Made: Southern Designers Using Their Hands
Resourcefulness is one of those words that comes to mind when folks think of the South. The heritage and culture from the old South still stands today; Don't throw something away that can still be useful for another. Much of the South is still covered with farm land where everything can have a second life. I have found that those assumptions are true in the city as well. Our brothers and sisters spending time in the corn and cotton fields aren't alone in their desire to live off of their … [Read more...]
Don’t Skip Over Stone Mountain Park
Sometimes the spots that are closest to us are the ones we take for granted. Many people who live right next to big cities live so close that we never actually take time to visit cool places that may be considered typical tourist attractions. Whether you are an Atlanta local or visiting from out of town, Stone Mountain Park is an awesome place to spend an inexpensive afternoon. When I headed into Stone Mountain Park this past weekend, I thought that the only thing to do was climb up the … [Read more...]
Virginia-Highland’s Summerfest 2011
Very few festivals standout in my mind as an overall amazing experience. There are plenty of festivals around Atlanta, many of which are fun, but not all of them are made for everyone in the community. The small neighborhood of Atlanta, Virginia-Highland, offers one of the best all around festivals in the city. It is a community centered event that has everything for everyone. Summerfest 2011 begins on Friday, but that special part is exclusive to the families living in the neighborhood of … [Read more...]
{three} sheets to Sandy Springs
The great thing about living in Atlanta is that there are a bunch of cities combined into one. Whether you are in Midtown, Decatur, Buckhead, or College Park, you can find some great local places to go eat. Some of us don’t live inside the Perimeter, but we still reap the benefits of living in the greater Metro-Atlanta area. There are still many great restaurants right outside the city that give off the feel of a great night out. My most recent find was {three} sheets in Sandy … [Read more...]
Atlanta Summer 2011 Beer Festivals
It's past time to shake off those winter blues and welcome summer time with open arms. One of the best parts about this time of year is that there is a festival going on around the city just about every weekend. We love to celebrate in the South, and thankfully we know how to cool off during a festival too. We have beer festivals! There are a few stragglers that kick off the beer fest season early or later, but for the majority of these celebrations, you will find yourself in hop heaven from … [Read more...]
Downtown Decatur Date Night at Parker’s on Ponce
Whenever you move to a new place it takes some time get your bearings. You have to find the grocery store, your favorite gas station, and even the local Target, but most importantly you have to weed out those favorite spots to eat. Luckily, when I moved to Atlanta I found a guy who somehow knows all the best places to eat. Atlanta has so many nice restaurants, you honestly never have to stop into a chain restaurant again! My favorite date spot so far, although hard to choose, is Parker’s on … [Read more...]
Red Brick’s Laughing Skull and the Local Hot Spot Behind It
Atlanta is moving up on the list in terms of beer cities, partially due to the overwhelming success of beer tap giant, Taco Mac (The Trot Line thanks you, again and again.) Though our brewing scene and palate are very young, our food scene is a bit more developed. We have had a few standout restaurants make their dent not only in the local market, but also nationwide. One of these dents has been made by The Vortex. If you have ever driven through Little Five Points, you cannot miss the giant … [Read more...]