From a Tropical Market to a Global Table: How Ike’s Café & Grill Became Atlanta’s Premier African Dining Destination
There’s a certain aroma that greets you as soon as you enter a West African market — the…
35TH ANNUAL STEAMHOUSE LOUNGE OYSTERFEST SET FOR FEBRUARY 25 AND 26, 2023
The original Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest returns to Midtown Atlanta for its 35th year on Saturday, February 25th, and Sunday, February 26th. Seafood lovers can indulge in heaping buckets of roasted oysters, chargrilled oysters on the half-shell with garlic and butter, Steamhouse’s legendary lobster bisque, fried oyster po’boys, ice-cold beer, cocktails, and much more. The Steamhouse Lounge’s iconic beach house is located on the corner of 11th and West Peachtree, Atlanta’s original Oysterfest will showcase musical talent from…
BayHaven Food & Wine Festival to celebrate Black chefs, food and culture
BayHaven Food & Wine Festival is taking off in a big way. Its inaugural has been scheduled for Oct. 22-24 at Camp North End in Charlotte. The festival is a celebration of Food and Culture that aims to create opportunities for Black experts within the hospitality industry. It was founded by husband and wife team Gregory “Greg” Collier and Subrina Collier. According to Subrina, since tickets went on sale June 19, the festival has been…
From a Tropical Market to a Global Table: How Ike’s Café & Grill Became Atlanta’s Premier African Dining Destination
There’s a certain aroma that greets you as soon as you enter a West African market — the dried, smoked fish; the rich, earthy smell of ground crayfish; the pungent, electric tang of scotch bonnet peppers tied up together near the entrance. For anyone who grew up in a Ghanaian household, it’s an unmistakable, inescapable sense of home. That’s what Ike’s Tropical Food Market was like when it first opened in Norcross, Georgia, in 1995.…
Skip the Crowds: This Atlanta Hidden Gem Transforms Holiday Shopping Into a Memorable Experience
Marietta’s Urthy blends clean luxury with custom scent creation for thoughtful gift-givers seeking something beyond the mall Instead of shunning big-box stores and online checkout queues, more Atlantans are adopting a new approach to holiday gifting, one that invokes all five senses. Tucked into a Marietta location, Urthy has quietly grown a fan base with gift seekers, who want gifts that feel personal, and do not need hours to go through a search. An Atlanta-based…
Popular Atlanta Venue Transformed Into Westside Sleigh Ride for the Holidays
The month-long experience promises festive chaos for Atlanta party-goers through New Year’s Eve Westside Motor Lounge opened its annual holiday pop-up program last weekend, transforming the venue into Westside Sleigh Ride for a second straight year. The immersive installation will run through December 31 and will be open Wednesday through Sunday. The establishment opens at 5 p.m. on weekdays and noon on weekends, offering fire pits and seasonal cocktails along with a rotating menu of…
MARTA’s $100 Million Bet: Why Atlanta Is Finally Ditching Its 20-Year-Old Fare System
The biggest technological upgrade to Atlanta’s public transit system in two decades is about to happen. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, or MARTA, is replacing its entire fare collection infrastructure in a move that signals the transit industry’s wholesale shift toward contactless payment systems—and away from the aging smart card technology that has dominated American transit for years. It’s not a coincidence. FIFA World Cup matches will be coming to Atlanta in summer 2026,…
6 Best Places to Eat & Drink Near ONE MusicFest (All Walkable from Piedmont Park/BeltLine)
ONE MusicFest takes over Piedmont Park every fall, but when hunger hits between sets, you don’t have to settle for overpriced festival food. These six spots are all within a 10-to-15-minute walk from the main gates—via the BeltLine or Midtown streets—and they’re where locals actually eat. No tourist traps, just solid food and drinks that’ll fuel you for the next headliner. 1. Ponce City Market (Food Hall + Rooftop Bar) The Move: Hit the central food…
