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Atlanta’s Best 100 Eat See the list →

One enters, one leaves.

1. Enters Star Provisions Market & CafeAtlanta No.44
2. Leaves FawnDecatur Was No. 100 off the list—

Atlanta’s Best 100 Stay See the list →

One enters, one leaves.

1. Enters Best Western Atlanta-Marietta Ballpark HotelMarietta No.68
2. Leaves The Westin Atlanta Perimeter NorthSandy Springs Was No. 100 off the list—

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Screening of documentary ‘Groundswell’ sparks conversation about future of Georgia farming↗

A panel of experts at the University of Georgia discussed the future of farming and the implementation of regenerative agriculture following a screening of the documentary “Groundswell.” · Arts & Entertainment at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Ansley Kelly · Arts & Entertainment

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Down-Home Dining: 11 legendary, locally loved dishes around the South↗

From perfectly pillowy blueberry doughnuts to a pepperoni rolls with a storied history, these plates are worth seeking out. · at Atlanta Magazine ↗

Emma Hunt

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Pat Conroy Literary Center celebrates 50th anniversary of ‘The Great Santini’ with Oct. 27 screening↗

The Pat Conroy Literary Center is hosting a special screening of “The Great Santini” at the Tara Theatre on Oct. 27 to celebrate the novel’s 50th anniversary. “The Great Santini,” written by Lewis John Carlino and starring Robert Duvall… · Arts & Entertainment at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Sammie Purcell · Arts & Entertainment

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A spooky Freaks & Dolls pop-up artisan market is coming to Atlanta this weekend—Vintage finds, oddities, free Halloween DIY, & more↗

If you’re looking for the perfect Halloween-y activity to check out this month, you don’t wanna miss the Dollhouse Vintage Market’s spooky Freaks & Dolls market this weekend! With tons of local artists, a fabulous costume contest & more,… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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Recipe: Chennai Central vodka cocktail from Ikara↗

This week, we're sharing a recipe for the Chennai Central cocktail from Indian restaurant Ikara, which opened earlier this year at Atlantic Station. · Dining at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Sarra Sedghi · Dining

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Waffle House is introducing a new Waffle House Salsa to their menu↗

Yesterday, Waffle House’s official Instagram account made an announcement we didn’t know we’ve been waiting for: they’re bringing back their delicious Waffle House Salsa. The post, which shows three packets of the delicious original salsa… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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JuNi opens for omakase experiences in Midtown, donburi menu launching soon↗

The owner of Circle Sushi just opened JuNi for omakase dining in Midtown. Located at The Juniper on the corner of 12th and Juniper streets, the restaurant will also begin serving donburi at the end of October. · Dining at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Sarra Sedghi · Dining

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Atlanta is hosting a live Bach concert synchronized with high-resolution NASA cosmic imagery at Variety Playhouse featuring acclaimed pianist Christopher O’Riley↗

From the total lunar eclipse in March to the Perseids in August, the ATL has been blessed with amazing cosmic events this year. And more are yet to come, and we’re not just talking about the major Orionid and Geminid meteor showers. This… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

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7pm sunsets in Atlanta are gone until next year↗

It’s solidly fall here in the ATL, and that means lots of things: cozy sweaters, delicious fall-inspired drinks, pumpkin patches… and earlier sunsets. If you’re not a fan of early sunsets, we’ve got some bad news for ya, Atlanta: we’ve… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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This massive free Persian art & culture festival is taking over Atlanta’s Pardis Park for one day only this weekend—delicious Persian food, artisan vendors, live music, Atlanta’s newest statue & more↗

This weekend, Atlantans are invited to a one-of-a-kind festival! The Iran Unveiled Festival, hosted by Nimruz, an Iranian diaspora art & education non-profit; the Persian Cultural Center of Atlanta; and the Georgia-based National Monuments… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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A sweet note: Aria in Buckhead has an impressive new pastry chef↗

Aria’s new pastry chef Elissa Hayward pairs classical French training with a penchant for whimsical desserts. Her background with savory cooking also comes in to play with some not-so-sweet desserts. · at Atlanta Magazine ↗

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Banana Ball returns to Atlanta: The Atlanta Braves will welcome the Savannah Bananas back to Truist Park in June 2027 for 2 games — Here’s how to get tickets↗

Get ready for Banana Ball, Atlanta! The legendary Savannah Bananas are returning to Truist Park in 2027, and you don’t want to miss out on all the fun. Keep scrolling to learn all about the Savannah Bananas, how to get tickets to a game… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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The healing power of horses: Equine therapy is transforming lives at Zorro’s Crossing↗

After therapeutic horseback riding helped their son regain motor skills and find a friend in a horse named Zorro, the Astrop family adopted him. Then they founded a 69-acre horse sanctuary in Chattahoochee Hills where they will offer… · at Atlanta Magazine ↗

Joe Reisigl

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Piedmont Park debuts new holiday lantern parade during seasonal celebration↗

The Piedmont Park Conservancy is scheduled to host its Light Up the Season celebration on Sunday, Nov. 22, featuring a new Holiday Lantern Parade and the annual lighting of the Great Tree, Menorah, and Kinara. · Arts & Entertainment at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

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37 years ago, this tiny Georgia town just 45 minutes from Atlanta was bought by a famous actress for $20 million: The real-life story that inspired ‘Schitt’s Creek’↗

Today, Atlanta is known by locals and visitors alike as the ‘Hollywood of the South’, or even, affectionately, Y’allywood. But there was a time before Georgia’s film tax credit and all the major film industry success in the area. And… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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In October 1884, the 600-acre Westview Cemetery opened in Atlanta; 142 years later it remains the largest cemetery in the Southeast↗

The Westview Cemetery, housed on Atlanta’s westside, is the largest cemetery in the Southeast. It opened in October of 1884 on a massive plot of land, and continues operating today, 142 years later, as an active cemetery. Westview Cemetery… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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Atlanta Dream watch parties happening across Metro Atlanta↗

The Atlanta Dream on Friday launched its All for Atlanta WNBA Finals Watch Parties happening across Metro Atlanta starting on Saturday, Oct. 17. Through a network of participating bars, restaurants and gathering spaces, fans will have… · Dining at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

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After going dark for six years, Adult Swim’s iconic billboard is back to entertain ATLiens stuck in traffic on the Downtown Connector↗

It’s baaaaack! If you’ve been driving on the Downtown Connector in the past week, you might’ve been presently surprised that one of Atlanta’s beloved entertainment landmarks is back! Adult Swim, the Atlanta-based studio behind Rick and… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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This 10,000 sq. ft. Halloween pop-up bar is lurking beneath the streets of Downtown Atlanta & they’re open until 4am — devilishly delicious cocktails, Live DJs, immersive Halloween decor, 21+ only↗

This Halloween season, get ready for the spookiest pop-up bar in the ATL: tucked away beneath Downtown Atlanta! Haunted Underground at Underground Atlanta is a can’t-miss experience with tons of delicious drinks, cool music, and of course,… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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In 1925, the ATL airport was an abandoned racetrack; 101 years later, Hartsfield-Jackson is the busiest airport in the world — And this year, they’ve buried a time capsule, not to be opened until 2126, 100 years from now↗

When people ask about Atlanta landmarks, several institutions instantly come to mind: from Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood home, to the Hight Museum of Art to the only aquarium in North America with a whale shark. And making that list… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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Indie Spotlight: Annie Davis goes from TCM to location coordinator↗

This story is part of a series of interviews with Atlanta creatives about what it’s like to be working in Atlanta’s independent film scene and film industry at large. Click here to read more stories. Annie Davis never saw herself making… · Arts & Entertainment at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Sammie Purcell · Arts & Entertainment

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Creator of ‘Differently Abled’ musical makes plans for 2028 tour↗

In 2021, Deonte’ Bolden published “Differently Abled,” a children’s book aimed at helping kids learn to accept and love their peers with special needs. The book was inspired by the life of Bolden’s late brother, Jaquan, who had muscular… · Arts & Entertainment at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Sammie Purcell · Arts & Entertainment

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Road closures for the 2026 Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade↗

Every October, Little 5 Points, Atlanta’s wackiest, artsiest neighborhood, goes all out with a massive 2 day Halloween Festival & Parade. And this weekend, the long awaited festival is taking over the ATL! That means two things: one, it’s… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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‘Whalefall’: As schmaltzy as it is gooey, as dumb as it is fun↗

Sometimes, movies are great works of art. Sometimes, they are about a man who gets stuck inside of a sperm whale. And both of these things should be enjoyed.  “Whalefall,” based on the novel of the same name by Daniel Kraus (who also… · Arts & Entertainment at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Sammie Purcell · Arts & Entertainment

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‘You Can See Everything’: Don’t be fooled by the title↗

There is a moment in the latter half of “You Can See Everything” where somebody – much like the audience, at that point in the film – is struggling to put into words how they feel about Elizabeth Holmes.  Notorious (genius?) filmmaker and… · Arts & Entertainment at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Sammie Purcell · Arts & Entertainment

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Anne Quatrano’s new “mainly breakfast” restaurant, Summerland, is rooted in Georgia↗

Summerland, Quatrano’s new breakfast and lunch spot on the Upper Westside, takes its name from the farm where she and Harrison live. “Mainly breakfast,” the menu says, and it means it. Quatrano and her executive chef, Eaksuree… · at Atlanta Magazine ↗

Jim Auchmutey

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Cook like a Michelin-recognized Atlanta chef with these three new cookbooks↗

2026 has been a big year for chefs with Atlanta ties releasing cookbooks. As our city’s culinary scene continues to garner national accolades and showcase creativity of the individuals who… · at Atlanta Magazine ↗

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Atlanta Streets Alive returns to West End and Grant Park on Oct. 18↗

Atlanta Streets Alive returns Sunday, Oct. 18, bringing a car-free afternoon to West End and Grant Park. The free event will run from 2 to 6 p.m. along Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and Georgia Avenue, temporarily transforming portions… · Arts & Entertainment at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Collin Kelley and Rough Draft Staff · Arts & Entertainment

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Chick-fil-A announces first new sauce in 10 years: Spicy Chick-fil-A sauce↗

Big news for Chick-fil-A lovers in the ATL! For the first time in a DECADE, the beloved Atlanta-based chicken spot is launching a new sauce: Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce. So if you’re looking to add a little kick to your meal, this is the… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade returns Oct. 17-18↗

A Halloween tradition returns to Little Five Points this weekend, Oct. 17-18, bringing two days of live music, local art, costumed characters, and spooky attractions to the neighborhood. The Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade runs… · Arts & Entertainment at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Rough Draft Staff · Arts & Entertainment

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In 1929, the Fox Theatre opened in the heart of Downtown Atlanta; 97 years later it’s now one of the most haunted sites in the state & you can check it out on one of the Fox Theatre’s iconic ghost tours↗

When it comes to local lore and secret ghost stories, there are few spots in the ATL with quite as storied of a past as the Fox Theatre in Downtown Atlanta. Known for its truly stunning Broadway musicals and shows, concerts, and… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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🐔 Rotisserie chicken analysis↗

🍗 Rotisserie chicken cost breakdown Thursday, Oct. 15 — Hello, internet friends. 🐔 Back in my big media days, I wrote quite a bit about rotisserie chicken. I also organized a huge taste test and inadvertently caused a rotisserie revamp at… · Dining at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Beth McKibben · Dining

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The ‘#1 Haunted House Experience in the U.S.’ is tucked away just outside of Atlanta — Famous for its immersive movie-quality sets, live actors, special effects, & intense scares↗

Halloween is just around the corner, and that means one thing: we’re searching for the best haunted attractions in the ATL! According to new data by SIXT, we know that one of the best haunted houses in the country is just down the road in… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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Thibaut is evolving from wallpaper to a one-stop design destination↗

Although it may be known as the oldest wallpaper company in the country—founded in 1886—Thibaut has grown into a modern one-stop shop. · at Atlanta Magazine ↗

Joe Reisigl

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“I’d rate this a solid 11/10”: Sandbox VR is bringing its immersive gaming experience in Atlanta for one day only this month↗

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Melissa Maynard

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This Michelin-recommended Southern restaurant is hosting a whimsical Halloween-inspired Royal Tea Service this October↗

This October get into the spirit of spooky season one ~sip~ at a time! James Beard Award-nominated Chef Joey Ward and his team at Southern Belle have all the tea… and yes, we mean the kind you drink! Keep scrolling to learn all about… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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This week at the Farmers Market↗

Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh, along with a couple of recipes that include those… · Dining at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Sammie Purcell · Dining

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Out On Film announces 2026 award winners↗

Atlanta's Out On Film festival announced its 2026 audience, jury, and screenplay award winners following its eleven-day run from September 24 to October 4. · Arts & Entertainment at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Katie Burkholder · Arts & Entertainment

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Quick Bites for Oct. 15: Diwali festival, bicycle food delivery in Cabbagetown, breast cancer fundraiser at Joey D’s↗

In this week's Quick Bites, get updates on a pop-up residency at Pullman Yards, a Westside opening, and an Atlanta chef joining a Fayetteville restaurant. Find a roundup of Atlanta food events, including a Marietta Diwali festival. · Dining at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Sarra Sedghi · Dining

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At this Decatur library, true crime lovers come together for Murder & Mocktails↗

At this monthly Murder & Mocktails event, true-crime enthusiasts gather to dissect juicy, sinister, or downright peculiar criminal cases, paired with themed nonalcoholic drinks. · at Atlanta Magazine ↗

Joe Reisigl

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Down-Home Dining: 24 legendary Southern restaurants worth the trip↗

Last year, the Michelin Guide designated the American South as a region worthy of culinary recognition. And while we’re delighted by buzzy Michelin-starred restaurants and James Beard Award–winning chefs, the excellence of our food is not… · at Atlanta Magazine ↗

Emma Hunt

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Piedmont Park announces date & details for the annual ‘Light Up the Season’ event — Everything you need to know about the 50-foot Great Tree, Menorah, and Kinara lighting, along with an all new Lantern Parade tradition this year↗

It might feel like fall just began… but the winter holidays are just around the corner! There are so many wonderful happenings in the ATL during the winter holidays, and you don’t want to miss out on any of them! The festivities officially… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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💬 Many voices, one message↗

In chorus Wednesday, Oct. 14 — Eighteen artists display their work in one group exhibition in Columbus. Four creatives collaborate on a piece for the Alpharetta Arts Center. Both are ways to gather distinct voices and practices into one… · Arts & Entertainment at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Sherri Daye Scott · Arts & Entertainment

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A new bill aims to revitalize film production in the U.S. — Could it restore Georgia’s title as ‘The Hollywood of the South’?↗

On September 24th, 2026, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers introduced the ‘Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act’. Its goal? To use federal tax incentives to bring film & TV productions back to the U.S. Keep… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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A by-the-numbers breakdown of a whole rotisserie chicken from Peruvian restaurant Las Brasas↗

What's that cost? See how Las Brasas in Decatur calculates the cost of its signature Peruvian rotisserie chicken, from local sourcing to labor and utilities. · Dining at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Sarra Sedghi · Dining

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Atlanta Cake Swap is hosting a special Halloween-themed cake swap this October — 80+ cakes, a Cake Contest, free drink, & costume party↗

Have you ever walked down the aisle at a local bakery and thought: I wish I could try ALL of these yummy cakes? Well, you’re in luck, Atlanta! Ginkgo Bakery Café & Lonely Sweets are hosting a truly one of a kind event… and you don’t wanna… · at Secret Atlanta ↗

Susan Swavely

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5 things to know about Deanna Sirlin’s ‘Intimate Distance’↗

Atlanta-based Deanna Sirlin is known for her abstract paintings and large-scale installations that fill space with color and light, from her 1999 installation on the High Museum of Art’s windows to a giant transparency on the windows of… · Arts & Entertainment at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Sherri Daye Scott · Arts & Entertainment

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Chop trees, battle mobs and rescue villagers at this real-life Minecraft experience opening at Pullman Yards this November↗

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Melissa Maynard

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Dunwoody hosts free Doorwoody scavenger hunt to promote community movement↗

Active Dunwoody is scheduled to host a free scavenger hunt featuring student art and local business collaborations in Dunwoody Village on Thursday, Oct. 22. · Arts & Entertainment at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Cathy Cobbs · Arts & Entertainment

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High Museum celebrates centennial with reprinting of 1981 community cookbook↗

In celebration of 100 years in Atlanta, the High Museum of Art reprinted a community cookbook first published in 1981. This latest edition marks the fifth reprinting of "The High Museum of Art Recipe Collection" over the last 45 years. · Dining at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Sarra Sedghi · Dining

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Britney Spears musical opens Out Front Theatre’s new season on Oct. 22↗

Out Front Theatre is scheduled to open its 11th season on October 22 with Once Upon a One More Time, a musical featuring 23 Britney Spears songs and themes of empowerment. · Arts & Entertainment at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Katie Burkholder · Arts & Entertainment

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‘About America’ art exhibition asks who the country belongs to at 250↗

The first thing visitors meet in “About America: Liberty, Legacy, and Loyalty at 250” is George Washington, wiped almost blank. “What It Is, What It Has Been (Georges Washington)” sits alone on a floating wall at the entrance to the Norman… · Arts & Entertainment at Rough Draft Atlanta ↗

Sherri Daye Scott · Arts & Entertainment

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Not Your Mother’s Art Fest headlines Gwinnett’s Artober celebration October 16↗

A defunct bank teller drive-through has been transformed into a whimsical garden. Art exchange boxes have prompted visitors to take art, or leave it. And the cheeky "Not Your Mother’s Art Fest" is soon to gather crowds October 16. · at Atlanta Magazine ↗

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With four chefs, more is more at Last Dance in Avondale Estates↗

They say too many cooks spoil the broth. At Last Dance, four chefs (all co-owners) prove the opposite, creating what co-owner Kathryn Fitzgerald calls “a blissful entanglement.” · at Atlanta Magazine ↗

Joe Reisigl

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Down-home fare comes to Dunwoody Village at Stable Comfort Food and Cocktails↗

Stable Comfort Food and Cocktails offers Southern classics in the former Steak & Grace space in Dunwoody Village, as part of Dash Hospitality Group’s “Funwoody” collection of restaurants. · at Atlanta Magazine ↗

Joe Reisigl