For the past 12 years Taste of Atlanta has taken over Tech Square, in the heart of Midtown, for the city’s premier food, wine, beer and cocktail festival. Comprised of tasting tents, live demos and interactive cooking experiences, the weekend-long festival is perfect for the pickiest of eaters or the self-described foodie. 1. Look at the offerings beforehand. Each … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Taste of Atlanta
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Small Town Saturday: Juliette, GA
You may not find yourself in Juliette, Georgia unless you purposely detour to the unincorporated town between Atlanta and Macon. It's most well known as the home to the Whistle Stop Cafe, the filming location for Fried Green Tomatoes. After filming was over, the restaurant became operational. Most of the stores nearby are themed to the movie. Other movies … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Juliette, GA
Weekend Guide to Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia, is one of the oldest cities in the United States, founded in 1733 by British General James Oglethorpe. The marshlands had been settled by Native American tribes before they became a major trading hub for the colonies. The country's original planned city was even spared during Sherman's March to the Sea. But the city fell into disrepair between the 1950s … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Savannah, Georgia
Film Friday: Due Date
A father-to-be is forced to take a cross country road trip with a complete stranger, an aspiring actor, who has them both banned from a plane. He must make it back home before the birth of his first child. Robert Downey Jr., Zack Galifianakis, Michelle Monaghan and Jamie Foxx star in Due Date. Scenes were filmed at Gwinnett Medical Center. Filmed In: Tuscaloosa, Alabama; … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Due Date
Film Friday: Wanderlust
In Wanderlust, a couple of Manhattanites find themselves unemployed and drive to Atlanta in search for new jobs. Along the way they decide to try living on a commune where they don't fit in or understand the lifestyle. Paul Rudd, Jennifer Aniston, Malin Akerman, Alan Alda, and Justin Theroux star. Filmed In: Atlanta, Clarkesville, Lawrenceville, Monroe and Georgia; New York, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Wanderlust
