Set in a ramshackle building on Piedmont Road, Fat Matt's Rib Shack is a classic Atlanta eatery. It's been cited in the film Up in the Air and hosts live blues music nightly. Open since 1990 in a different time for the city, it's not uncommon to see a line wrapped around the door. Obviously, ribs are the main attraction at Fat Matt's, which you can order in a rack or … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Fat Matt’s Rib Shack
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Film Friday: Ant Man
A con man, played by Paul Rudd, gets the chance for redemption when his mentor transforms him into an insect-sized super hero in order to save the world in this Marvel film. Evangeline Lilly, Judy Greer, John Slattery, and Michael Douglas also star. Filmed In: Atlanta and Fayetteville, Georgia; additional scenes filmed in California If You Like: The Green Lantern, Iron … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Ant Man
Atlanta Food Walks Downtown Southern Food Walk
Atlanta Food Walks started as the brainchild of food and travel blogger (and my personal friend) Akila McConnell. After years of traveling the world and experiencing its cuisines, she came back to her home and sought to teach visitors and locals alike about the food history of Atlanta. The food tour interweaves the city's most important moments with its memorable dishes. I … [Read more...] about Atlanta Food Walks Downtown Southern Food Walk
Film Friday: Selma
Based on the life of Martin Luther King Jr., Selma describes the period when the civil rights activist sought to gain equal voting rights for African Americans. It stars David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Giovanni Ribisi, and Oprah Winfrey. Specific scenes were filmed at the places they occurred in real life, such as Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma and the Georgia Capitol in … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Selma
Family Friendly Guide to Atlanta, Georgia
This post contains affiliate links. Atlanta, Georgia, is a big city with plenty of attractions for visitors. And while many people travel for business, it's a great place for families to visit as well. You'll find something to keep every age excited, whether it's the creatures at the zoo and aquarium or historic artifacts at museums. The Atlanta CityPASS is a great way to … [Read more...] about Family Friendly Guide to Atlanta, Georgia