📓 New on the Blog
📓 New on the Blog
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🥐 Pastries That Deserve Their Own Fan Club (ATL Edition)
After living in Europe, I’ve been chasing the buttery, glühwein-dusted joy of holiday pastries ever since. This isn’t just a roundup — it’s a love letter to the Atlanta bakeries making croissants, kouign-amann, & other delicious bakes that deserve their own fan club. Peep the lamination. Cozy chaos, buttery layers, & absolutely zero crumbs left behind.
ATL Late-Night Eats: The Spots Keeping Us Fed 🌙
Atlanta after 11 PM is a whole personality test. Whether you’re craving curly fries, wings from Magic City, or midnight noodles, this is your no-fluff guide to the best late-night eats ATL has to offer. Dive in, gremlins.
Date Nights in Atlanta: Unique, Quirky, & Actually Fun
Just dinner & a movie? Overrated. Atlanta has chaotic-good date nights. Think: drag shows, craft workshops, retro theaters, arcade bars, & artsy adventures. Here’s your guide to the quirky, creative ATL dates that are actually fun.
Southwest ATL Bar Watch: The Neighborhood’s Next Great Hangouts
Southwest ATL is getting its groove. From my go-to dive Boggs to the soon-to-open Bodega & the Westwood, these bars are shaping the next chapter of neighborhood nightlife.
Exploring East Atlanta Village: Coffee, Comics, Cocktails & EAV Strut Fun
Explore East Atlanta Village like a local! ☕ From indie coffee shops to comic book havens, live music dives, & the colorful murals of the EAV Strut, this guide rounds up the best food, bars, shops, + hidden gems. Whether you’re here for cocktails, community, or the festival vibes, EAV always delivers eclectic, creative energy you won’t find anywhere else in Atlanta.
Weird, Wonderful, & So ATL: A Local’s Guide to Little 5 Points + Halloween Festival Weekend
Little Five Points is Atlanta’s weird, wonderful heart — where vintage shops, dive bars, murals, & music collide. Whether you’re here for the Halloween Parade, a slice of Savage Pizza, or a weekend stroll through L5P, this neighborhood’s got something for everyone.
Your Ultimate Shaky Knees Weekend Guide
Your ultimate guide to Atlanta eats during Shaky Knees weekend — from festival vendors to fried chicken, coffee shops, budget bites, & late-night food spots. Local-approved, flavor-packed, & perfect for planning your ATL adventure.
🎨 Must-Do in Cabbagetown & Reynoldstown: Forward Warrior Weekend Guide
Two neighborhoods, one creative heartbeat. Whether you’re mural-hopping for Forward Warrior or just craving a weekend of street art, snacks, & good vibes, this guide has your back.
From coffee patios to quick bites, here’s how to explore Cabbagetown & Reynoldstown like a local — murals, beers, & maybe a burger from Little’s. 🧃🎨🍔
🍗 The Atlanta Wing Rotation: Spots You Need in Your Lineup
Wings are sacred in Atlanta — not just game day fuel but part of the culture. Whether you’re team flats or team drums (I’m not here to judge… much), this guide rounds up the best spots in the city to get hot, crispy, flavor-packed wings without the fluff. From pop-ups & strip clubs to neighborhood gems & lemon pepper legends, here’s your starting lineup for ATL wings that actually hit. Napkins required.
Atlanta: City Guide
Atlanta: City Guide
Discover more unique in Atlanta with my city guide. Curated for those looking for something different.
Coming Winter 2025! Stay tuned.