Milo's and Chick-fil-a are highly regarded around the South for producing some fine sweet tea.Which one do you think deserves to win this battle? Leave a comment! … [Read more...]
Fall in Love with Cacao Atlanta
We at the Trot Line applaud and promote folks who are crafting and producing amazing products by hand every chance we get. Kristen Hard, owner of Cacao Atlanta Chocolate Co., has been doing just that since 2004. Cacao is known for creating amazing “bean-to-bar” chocolate and other scrumptious treats, making it a “must visit” in anticipation this year’s Valentine’s Day.Let’s be clear for one second, this is not the type of chocolate that you find in a heart box and wrapped in red cellophane. … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide: For The Gentleman
For the guys that like the finer things in life, this list is for you.Bow Try No. 1 (From Starboard Clothing Co. & The Old Try) | $45 This Colaboration between The Old Try and Starboard Clothing Co. comes just in time for the holidays. These 100% cotton ties are a limited run (30 total ties) so you better be quick. We hear there may be a Bow Try No. 2 in the works if you miss out though...EDG Pewter Hip Flask | $80 Classic and Sophisticated. This pewter flask is a stylish way to … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide: For The Sportsman
This is a list of gear every Sportsman needs (even if he doesn't know it yet). Peach State Pride Camo Hat | $20 Show your Georgia Pride without being seen.Gorilla Pod by Joby | $20 Grip this bad boy to a tree limb while in the woods or on a railing while on vacation. The Gorilla Pod is the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone.Realtree Blackfin by Costa Del Mar | $259 Costa Del Mar make arguably the best sunglasses for anglers. Now they have made some shades for guys … [Read more...]
Southern Ground: 10 Independent Coffee Shops We Love
I Love CoffeeI first started drinking coffee regularly during the summers I worked at Camp Rockmont, but this infatuation did not start in earnest until I graduated college. Coffee has become a welcome daily ritual, something warm, and a drink to gather around. I’ve begun to even have particular roasts and regions I’m fond of, developing a bit of snobbery around my coffee. Hey, if you’re gonna drink it, enjoy it.Since I travel a good bit, I also enjoy the coffee shop, especially local … [Read more...]
On a spring morning
George often wondered how many people in the city realize how much the life of the great city meant to him and countless others like him; how, long ago in little towns down South, there in the barren passages of night, they listened to the wheel, the whistle, and the bell; how, there in the dark South, there on the Piedmont, in the hills, there by the slow, dark rivers, there in coastal plains, something was always burning in their heart at night – the image of the shining city and the … [Read more...]
BrickTop’s in Buckhead: As American as Deviled Eggs
Despite having lived in Atlanta for a little over two years, there's one thing that I've constantly felt I've been missing; a real "taste" of Atlanta. The majority of my dining adventures consist of cooking at home, visiting the same favorite few places, some chains (shame on me) and from time to time a ritzy "splurge" in honor of a special event or celebration. One of those special events took place this past week and I was able to sink my teeth into something new, delicious, and all around … [Read more...]
Midtown Market Is a Sweet Mid-Day Treat
Picture this: It's your first week at a new job in a new part of town that you are by no means familiar with. You're eager to get your bearings so one fine, sunny Thursday afternoon during your lunch hour you wonder down the street to see if anything strikes your fancy. Suddenly you see a crowd of people milling around a patio peppered with small stands like you'd see at an art fair. Your curiosity takes you closer and soon you realize that you've just stumbled upon a mecca of fine eats, sweet … [Read more...]
Southern Ties Defies a Generation’s Stereotype
The young folks in their teens, 20s and early 30s have been labeled the laziest generation to have ever lived. People seem to think that this my generation feels apathetic and entitled. I can't deny that though I never grew up rich, I was extremely privileged. While my friends all had new cars, I was still privileged enough to have four wheels and an engine, which is all a sixteen year old boy needs to feel like he is invincible. When developing and starting our business, Southern culture … [Read more...]
What Dad Really Wants for Father’s Day
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...]