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📓 New on the Blog
Stories, recs, & DIYs from the heart of ATL — written & curated by me, Messy Jesi.
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The Return of the Third Space: Where Atlanta Actually Hangs Out
What is a third space? From coffee shops to markets & bookstores, here are the best places in Atlanta to hang out, connect, & exist beyond home + work.
Pop-Ups, PR & the Michelin Illusion. 👀 How to Tell If the Food Is Actually Good
Are we vetting taste… or reacting to reputation? A look at Atlanta’s pop-up boom, Michelin hype, & how to tell if the food is actually good.
The Michelin Illusion & The PR Machine
Michelin stars are a signal, not a promise. A local take on restaurant hype, PR culture, & how I decide where to actually spend my money in Atlanta.
Must-Do in Poncey-Highland: Coffee, Chaos & Creative Energy on the Eastside
A local’s guide to Poncey-Highlands Atlanta, featuring coffee shops, indie theaters, dive bars, Michelin dining, & creative Eastside energy.
Home Takes Time
A reminder that homes aren’t built overnight. After nearly five years in our 1930s bungalow, here’s why we’ve stopped chasing the finish line, &started enjoying the process instead.
🍺 Georgia Beer Day in Atlanta: Breweries Worth the Hype
Celebrate Georgia Beer Day with this curated guide to Atlanta breweries, OTP gems, & community-approved favorite beers.
Unique Atlanta Spots That Double as Artsy Spaces 🎨
Atlanta restaurants, coffee shops, & creative spaces where the art is part of the experience. From mural-covered patios to gallery-style dining rooms, these ATL gems prove the space is the story.
ATL Clubs You Actually Want to Join: Social, Bookish & Crafty Vibes for Grown-Ups
Tired of the same old events? These ATL clubs are bringing soft life energy to bookworms, makers, & locals looking for connection beyond the algorithm.
Valentine’s Day in Atlanta:💘 Things to Do, Places to Go, & Events That Aren’t Cringe
Skip the prix-fixe pressure — this Valentine’s, we’re doing it ATL-style. From sapphic speed dating to Beyoncé drag brunches & bento cake workshops, this curated event round-up has everything but the clichés.
Where to celebrate Mardi Gras in Atlanta: Parades, King Cakes & Good Times on Tap
Can’t make it to NOLA? No problem. This Mardi Gras guide rounds up where to party, grab king cake, find a killer po’ boy, & channel big bead energy right here in Atlanta.
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.