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Photos: Johnny Marr and James perform at the Eastern

English guitarist and singer-songwriter Johnny Marr and English rockers James played at the Eastern on Thursday evening. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show.
At Deerlick Astronomy Village in Taliaferro County, the nights are long, dark, and starry

At Deerlick Astronomy Village in Taliaferro County, the nights are long, dark, and starry

“There’s nothing quite like the beauty of a spectacular night sky,” says Atlanta astronomer Ed Albin. He’s lucky enough to see one a few times a month at the...
Q&A: Actor Benjamin Walker on Lord of the Rings and his love of driving through Atlanta

Q&A: Actor Benjamin Walker on Lord of the Rings and his love of driving through Atlanta

In honor of Lord Of The Rings: The Rings of Power’s second season, we spoke with Walker about the return of the show, how he came interested in acting, and his favorite things to do in the city.
Photos: Fletcher performs at the Coca-Cola Roxy

Photos: Fletcher performs at the Coca-Cola Roxy

Pop singer Fletcher brought her In Search of an Antidote tour to a sold-out Coca-Cola Roxy crowd on Sunday evening. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show.

A Zoo Atlanta vet wishes a fond farewell to the giant pandas he worked with for 25 years

Zoo Atlanta has announced that the four pandas currently residing at the habitat—parents Lun Lun and Yang Yang and children Ya Lun and Xi Lun—will leave mid-month, as the contract between Zoo Atlanta and China expires. While the zookeepers hope to get new pandas in the future, nothing is planned yet. In the meantime, the zoo staff is doing all they can to help Atlantans get their panda fix.

Meet the Greenbrier resort’s longtime lead doorman

Founded in 1778, the iconic Greenbrier resort is no stranger to famous guests. Captains of industry, professional athletes, even American presidents have dropped their bags in front of the massive, Georgian-style hotel. But even if a guest’s name isn’t of the household variety, lead doorman Dale Mann won’t forget it.
Hen Mother Cookhouse brings its popular waffles and sandwiches to a second location in Alpharetta

Hen Mother Cookhouse brings its popular breakfast and sandwiches to a second location in Alpharetta

Hen Mother’s second location in downtown Alpharetta is twice the size of the original location at 110 seats and brings new offerings to the table. When it comes to the menu, guests can expect to find most of the same items as the Johns Creek location, with the exception of the energy bowl and a more streamlined omelette offering. Exclusive to the Alpharetta location are the breakfast tacos and oat pancakes, as well as the addition of chicken and tuna salad sandwiches at lunch.

Miami-based Necessary Purveyor to open near Ponce City Market

Tyler Dabestani and Nicholas Kiraly founded Necessary Purveyor as a gourmet sandwich shop and market in Miami’s the Lincoln Eatery food hall in 2019. Half a decade later, they are expanding to Atlanta with a full-service restaurant and market with a cocktail bar, soft-serve counter, deli, raw bar, barista, grocery, and more. It’s set to open on the ground floor of Scout Living—a 400-person building with fully furnished units and flexible leases—this winter.
Amealco Mexican Kitchen's molcajete seduces with a savory mix of grilled meats, chorizo, and more

Amealco Mexican Kitchen’s molcajete seduces with a savory mix of grilled meats, chorizo, and more

Eating beef, pork, chicken, and seafood out of a hot lava-stone bowl is a thing, and you should try it. Meet molcajete. While molcajete is the term for the mortar-like cooking tool typically used to grind spices and crush vegetables to make salsas, it is also the name of this eye-catching dish. Variations of molcajete often show up on the menus of Mexican restaurants; however, the experience is unique at Amealco Mexican Kitchen.

Weekend Getaway Guide: Blue Ridge, Georgia

Outdoor adventure, boutique shopping, and an exciting restaurant scene draw visitors to this North Georgia mountain town.
At heart, Atlanta artist DL Warfield is still a kid with a sketchbook

At heart, Atlanta artist DL Warfield is still a kid with a sketchbook

Artist DL Warfield's latest endeavor is Cyphers, a mixed-media homage to the B-boy culture he grew up in. The circular works include the four elements of hip-hop fashioned in the tradition of Arabic mehndi and Moorish damascene patterns.

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The verdict on 3 new Atlanta restaurants: Capolinea, Du Bu Gong Bang, and Raik Mediterranean

The verdict on 3 new Atlanta restaurants: Capolinea, Du Bu Gong Bang, and Raik Mediterranean

Stadium views and showstopping martinis with Italian fare downtown, a hopping tofu house that also serves winning Korean ‘cue in Duluth, and a new haven for Mediterranean indulgence in Suwanee.
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz celebrate the opening of the new Giants exhibit at the High

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz celebrate the opening of the new Giants exhibit at the High

The party was already in full swing by the time Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz appeared. It was opening night for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, a traveling exhibit featuring a selection of the couple’s extensive art collection, and Atlanta had turned out for the occasion. With pulsing beats filling the lobby atrium—courtesy of DJs Runna and Princess Cut—a crowd of hundreds of stylish Atlantans had descended on the High Museum of Art to schmooze, dance, and enjoy the work of dozens of celebrated Black artists, from Gordon Parks to Amy Sherald.
Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration of Song at the Fox Theatre

Musicians, celebs, and Atlanta leaders pay tribute to Jimmy Carter at 100th birthday concert

It was a star-studded evening at the Fox Theatre, honoring the "Rock n’ Roll President," known for his love of music and a keen ability to bring people together. Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song featured performances from Chuck Leavell and Duane Betts, the B-52s, India.Arie, Grouplove, and more.
Loren Rosko turns back the clock as the star of Damsel cabaret

Meet Atlanta’s own Jessica Rabbit

Ever since third grade, Loren Rosko had fantasized about being like Jessica Rabbit, the curvy cartoon supper-club singer in the 1988 movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit. When assigned to decorate a cardboard cutout to represent her future career, Rosko cut an hourglass shape and added a velvet dress, blond hair, red lips, and a microphone. “I used to watch black-and-white movies with my mom, where you see the audience dressed up, drinking fancy martinis, having a meal, and watching a show,” she says. “I never thought I would have the opportunity to do that.”
Kirk Cousins Atlanta Falcons quarterback

Kirk Cousins, the new Atlanta Falcons quarterback, takes aim at a Super Bowl

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins’s calculus is this: Stack great daily habits in the film room and on the practice field, stack them in conversations and building relationships, and this tower of invisible hours will result in victories. Stick to this process, and the chances of winning a Super Bowl increase tenfold.
Glass walls and pocket gardens blur the lines between inside and outside in this Buckhead home

Glass walls and pocket gardens blur the lines between inside and outside in this Buckhead home

Architect Scott West channeled Wright’s philosophy when designing this Buckhead house for a family of four. He used natural materials like wood, stone, and concrete throughout the structure. Ipe ceilings stretch across glass transom windows and out above the terrace. Marble with dramatic veining functions as art. Glass-walled “pocket gardens” are tucked into the entry, primary suite, and even the basement garage to add organic texture.
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Behind the scenes on the set of Fight Night with Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle, and Terrence Howard

It’s October 1970, and Muhammad Ali’s triumphant return to boxing in Atlanta has spawned a daring million-dollar robbery that is now threatening to ignite a mob war. On this particular afternoon, Atlanta police detective J.D. Hudson, embodied by Don Cheadle, has zero expletives left to give.

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Photos: Fletcher performs at the Coca-Cola Roxy

Pop singer Fletcher brought her In Search of an Antidote tour to a sold-out Coca-Cola Roxy crowd on Sunday evening. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show.

A Zoo Atlanta vet wishes a fond farewell to the giant pandas he worked with for 25 years

Zoo Atlanta has announced that the four pandas currently residing at the habitat—parents Lun Lun and Yang Yang and children Ya Lun and Xi Lun—will leave mid-month, as the contract between Zoo Atlanta and China expires. While the zookeepers hope to get new pandas in the future, nothing is planned yet. In the meantime, the zoo staff is doing all they can to help Atlantans get their panda fix.

At heart, Atlanta artist DL Warfield is still a kid with a sketchbook

Artist DL Warfield's latest endeavor is Cyphers, a mixed-media homage to the B-boy culture he grew up in. The circular works include the four elements of hip-hop fashioned in the tradition of Arabic mehndi and Moorish damascene patterns.

Food & Drink

Amealco Mexican Kitchen’s molcajete seduces with a savory mix of grilled meats, chorizo, and more

Eating beef, pork, chicken, and seafood out of a hot lava-stone bowl is a thing, and you should try it. Meet molcajete. While molcajete is the term for the mortar-like cooking tool typically used to grind spices and crush vegetables to make salsas, it is also the name of this eye-catching dish. Variations of molcajete often show up on the menus of Mexican restaurants; however, the experience is unique at Amealco Mexican Kitchen.

Review: Beloved Italian restaurant Nino’s adds on without losing its nostalgic charm

There have been changes at Nino’s over the years—new floors, better wine glasses, upscale place settings—but the most obvious and transformative is the recent expansion of the restaurant following its acquisition of the hair salon next door. Antonio Noviello, who seemed to be an immutable feature, retired, leaving Nino’s in the capable hands of his middle daughter, Alessandra, and her husband Micah Hayes.

From the founder of Kitty Dare comes Natalie Bianca, a “New Southern” restaurant in Cascade Heights

Jamshad “Jaamy” Zarnegar and Natalie Bianca Coward met in 1983. It was 3 a.m. They were students, dancing in a club, and became fast friends. Nearly 40 years later, Coward fell victim to a heart attack and Zarnegar was devastated. Owner of Inman Park Mediterranean restaurant Kitty Dare—also named after a deceased friend—Zarnegar was approached about taking over the Serenidad/La Panarda space in Cascade Heights and instantly knew what to do. Last week, Natalie Bianca opened at 2317 Cascade Road serving dinner nightly.

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AjMadison opens a new appliance showroom in Sandy Springs, its fourth nationwide

Home appliance retailer AjMadison has opened its first Atlanta showroom, a 12,000-square foot space located in Sandy Springs. The Atlanta location joins other retail stores in New York, Washington, D.C., and Miami. AjMadison’s selection ranges from cooktops and microwaves to washers and dryers as well as outdoor appliances and equipment, such as grills, fire pits, and patio heaters.

House Envy: HGTV “Designer of the Year” Leah Alexander adds her trademark color and collections to her Atlanta home

Atlanta interior designer Leah Alexander usually dresses in black, which is something that amuses her friends, considering her fondness for bright colors in her decorating projects. “More often than not, I'm wearing all-black from head to toe,” she says, “But meanwhile . . . green, yellow, or even purple cabinetry? Immediately, yes. Floral wallpaper or saturated art? Wouldn't miss it.”

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