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
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
Film Friday: We’re The Millers
A drug dealer recruits his neighbor and other misfits from around town to pose as his family as he smuggles marijuana across the border from Mexico. Jennifer Anniston, Jason Sudekis, Emma Roberts, Will Poulter and Ed Helms star in We're the Millers. Specific scenes were filmed at 420 Market Street and the Wilmington Convention Center. Filmed In: Wilmington, North Carolina; … [Read more...] about Film Friday: We’re The Millers
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
Small Town Saturday: Franklin, TN
Franklin, Tennessee, located 30 minutes from Nashville, is a small town that's getting a lot of buzz. It has a population of around 70,000 people and recently became the headquarters of travel guidebook brand Lonely Planet. The city was founded in 1799 and today has a historic downtown area with many bars, restaurants and shops. The Franklin Theatre, pictured above, plays … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Franklin, TN