The World of Coca Cola has been an Atlanta institution since the opening of the interactive museum at its old location near Underground Atlanta in 1991. After the 1996 Olympics, plans were made to eventually move towards the area now known as Centennial Olympic Park. The "new" World of Coca Cola opened in 2007. The museum was established to describe the history of the brand … [Read more...] about Visiting the World of Coca Cola
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Film Friday: Life As We Know It
When couple dies in a tragic car accident, they leave custody of their newborn daughter to their respective best friends who have never gotten along. Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel play Holly and Eric, two single adults trying to form some sort of family for infant Sophie. Josh Lucas and Christina Hendricks also star. Specific scenes were filmed at Turner Broadcasting … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Life As We Know It
Film Friday: Joyful Noise
The film Joyful Noise, starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, featured powerhouse performances in both acting and singing. The two play rival choir directors competing in the national championships. Keke Palmer and Jeremy Jordan also offer solid performances. Specific scenes were filmed at Howard's Deli in Smyrna, Bethany United Methodist Church in Fairburn and the … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Joyful Noise
Classic Eats: Swan Coach House
In 1965, the Swan Coach House opened next to the Swan House, an Atlanta mansion, serving up classic Southern dishes to benefit the local arts scene. The women who started the restaurant used their family dishware and recipes and it has since become a local institution for bridal showers and ladies who lunch. The Swan House is now owned by the Atlanta History Center, so the … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Swan Coach House
Classic Eats: The Varsity
Classic Eats is a new series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. No restaurant signifies "Atlanta" more to me than the bright red V visible from the highway as you approach downtown. The Varsity opened in 1928 and is known as the "world's largest drive in," where you can still get carhop service. … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: The Varsity
