Food + Beverage

Special Delivery for Moms

Article and Photography by Ask most pregnant women what off-limit food they crave most during their pregnancy, and the majority will emphatically tell you Sushi. In fact, sushi cravings are so strong that it’s hands down the most requested first meal after giving birth. Just scroll through Instagram, and you’ll see hundreds of videos of new moms ecstatically feasting on their first bites of sushi after giving birth. “Over the years, we’ve received so many requests from guests who have been...

Arts + Culture

A Foundation of Giving

This month, we shine the light on nonprofits doing the work Article by Sue G. Collins Atlanta Outdoor Club On any given day in metro Atlanta, a group of strangers is lacing up at a trailhead along the Chattahoochee, at Sweetwater Creek, or on Kennesaw Mountain. By the end of the hike, they aren't strangers anymore. The trails are where connections begin. Founded in 2000, the AOC is one of Atlanta's largest outdoor communities, with about 2,500 members and more than 50 events every week...

Home + Design

The Big John's Tradition

Rooted in Family Article by Karyn Slovin For the Livaditis family, Christmas isn’t just a season; it’s a family tradition that has been growing for generations. What began with Big John traveling to small farms in search of the very best Christmas trees has become a beloved holiday tradition for families throughout Atlanta. Jimbo Livaditis grew up learning his dad’s business, so he never had a typical Christmas. He simply figured that was how life was supposed to be. Traveling with Big John...

Wellness

Home Away From Home

Article by Kinsey Cote At 3 years old, Maggie Ormes has decided she has two houses. There’s one in Anderson, S.C. where she lives with her parents, Brandi and Josh, and one in Atlanta, where she races through the doors, climbs the slides and sings “Let It Go” from Frozen. Maggie’s “other house” is Ronald McDonald House Atlanta on the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital campus, where she and her parents stayed Monday through Friday for six weeks while she received radiation...

Arts + Culture

Exploring Atlanta History Center

Four fun fall family frolics Article and Photography by Get Game Day Ready at Goizueta Children's Experience Fun for kids up to age 8, the Goizueta Children's Experience is a 5,000-square-foot interactive gallery that offers moments for play, exploration and learning The 2026 edition, Atlanta Sports, celebrates Atlanta’s major professional teams, including the Braves, Falcons, Hawks, Dream and United, through games, activities and storytelling that emphasize teamwork, perseverance and...

Arts + Culture

Fall Nearby

State parks make leaf peeping easy Article by Agnes Coppage | Photography by Georgia Department of Natural Resources No need to go far for fall fun. Georgia State Parks have you covered. THE BIG COLOR ENERGY FALL For peak foliage, wide views and classic mountain drama. These are the places where fall shows up in its most familiar form with bold color, elevation and sweeping views. Fort Mountain State Park — Ridge-top forests and historic stonework framed by seasonal color offer some...

Food + Beverage

Siren, Now Serving

Michel Arnette Debuts Modern Coastal Restaurant Brookhaven Photography by Andrew Thomas Lee With over two decades of success in Brookhaven with his restaurants Haven, Valenza, Vero and Arnette's Chop Shop, restaurateur Michel Arnette decided it was time to add a modern coastal seafood restaurant to the neighborhood.  Located next to Arnette's Chop Shop, Arnette dreamed up Siren’s concept for several years, and the result reflects his vision of creating a fresh dining destination centered...

Arts + Culture

Ale's Beer Tour

Intown Atlanta's beer bars with awesome eats. Article by Dennis Malcolm Byron | Photography by Andrea Byron/AlleWays Open Creative Traveling the world as a beer pioneer, journalist and influencer, I’m always on the hunt for one of my favorite dynamic duos: great beer and food. And although I’ve experienced some incredible programs across the globe, I’m proud to say my own backyard of Atlanta boasts one of the best concentrations of destinations taking both seriously. Here are four of the...

Arts + Culture

Bless Your Heart

Buckhead Writer Pens Thriller Article by Sylvia Small Do you remember "I've Got a Secret?" It was a popular TV program that premiered in 1952. Celebrity panelists tried to determine a contestant's secret: something that was unusual, amazing, embarrassing or humorous about that person. That’s what I thought while reading “Bless Your Heart,” the first-time thriller written by Leigh Dunlap. The only difference is that all the characters in the book (except possibly one) have a secret. While I’m...

Food + Beverage

Let's Go Out!

What restaurants around town are serving and celebrating Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Brandon Amato and provided This month, we take you on a tour of local restaurants stirring up seasonal dishes, pouring wine pairings, dreaming up no-proof cocktails and sharing kitchen secrets. We hope next time you dine out, you'll check out these spots, armed with menu inspiration and local knowledge. Bon Appétit! Carmel CarmelATL.com  IG @CarmelATL 3009 Bolling Way NE, Suite G130 Meet...