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With Gerry Klaskala retired, new chef Joseph Harrison shares his vision for Aria

There’s a new conductor of the symphony that is Aria, the Buckhead restaurant founded and led by chef Gerry Klaskala for 25 years. Klaskala retired recently and sold the restaurant to longtime general manager Andres Loaiza, who along with Klaskala, is responsible for the outstanding hospitality recognized by the James Beard Foundation. Together, Loaiza and Klaskala hand-picked chef Joseph Harrison, formerly of Common Thread in Savannah, to lead Aria.
Textile artist Camisha Butler at work

The Hapeville Depot Museum brings together artists and historians to explore the city’s stories

Led by director Samantha Singleton, the Hapeville Depot Museum is finding new ways to share the city’s broader history. Its latest initiative is a residency program pairing artists with public historians, who together create museum exhibitions on the lesser-known stories of this Atlanta suburb.

Round and Round: How Krispy Kreme became baked into Southern life

The South’s love affair with Krispy Kreme dughnuts began in 1937, when founder Vernon Rudolph opened the first shop in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Using a secret yeast-raised dough recipe bought from a Louisiana chef, Rudolph first delivered his near-weightless confections to grocery stores around town.
Big Boi sits in the recording studio with 3 owls (from left) Tula, HOO-Dini, and Hootie.

Big Boi dishes on feathered friends Hootie and HOO-Dini

Given Big Boi’s status as one of the most eclectic and subversive musicians in modern history, it would be disappointing if his taste in animals wasn’t a little idiosyncratic—and his relationship with two Eurasian eagle-owls thoroughly ticks that box. Hootie and HOO-Dini, the brother-and-sister pair named after the 1994 Outkast song and legendary escapologist, respectively, have been part of Big Boi’s life for seven years.
one of Dorri Buchholtz's dog artworks sits a top some books

21 places to eat, shop, and hike with your pet in Atlanta

Atlanta is chock-full of fun pet-friendly activities and pet-pampering goods and services. Here, we round up a few of our favorites around town.
Illustrations of a monkey drinking beer, snakes on trees, a falcon flying away from a stadium, a monkey stealing money, and a lizard with a squirrel

Only in Atlanta: A timeline of our rogue pets and the chaos they’ve caused

Over the years, Atlanta residents have made plenty of headlines with their exotic pets, often when said pets escape, generating hullabaloo and amusing—or terrorizing—the surrounding neighborhood. Here’s a look back through history at some of Atlanta’s most memorable pets and the chaos they’ve caused.
Dominic holds therapy dog, Queso, on his lap

What life on the job is like for 6 of Atlanta’s working pets

While most house pets live a life of absolute leisure—the average dog spends half its day asleep—a select few are destined for greatness. Across Atlanta, animals of all stripes serve double duty as both beloved pets and hardworking helpers. Here are a few of the city’s most industrious pets, photographed with their caretakers, who told us about life on the job for these working critters.
Five small bunnies sit together on top of a colorful blanket

Hoppy Endings: Inside the Rabbit Society, Georgia’s lifeline for abandoned rabbits

Dark eyes peer at me through the glass. A little nose wiggles, and long, floppy ears perk up as I coo hello. I’m visiting the Georgia House Rabbit Society, a rabbit rescue and grooming and boarding facility in Kennesaw. Most of the other 120-odd rabbits at the Rabbit Society are available for adoption. Many rabbits end up here after being purchased as Easter gifts and quickly abandoned. Others are surrendered by owners who are moving out of the country or under financial pressures.
a peacock

“On every call, I prepare for a bite”: Fulton County Animal Services’ mission to protect Atlanta’s pets

Jessica Lawton had recently started her job as a field service officer with Fulton County Animal Services in 2022. The job is part law enforcement, part animal caretaker. Lawton responds to calls for the stray, sick, and injured; cases of abandonment, pet hoarding, and cruelty; and instances of distressed, trapped, or vicious animals.
Michael Quattrochi smiles, holding a fluffy dog in his left arm

50 years of dog training wisdom from Atlanta’s original dog whisperer

When Atlanta magazine profiled dog whisperer Michael Quattrochi in 1985, he was something of a trailblazer. For one, he believed in training puppies rather than adult dogs. And he didn’t use choke chains or harsh reproaches. Quattrochi is marking his 50th year training dogs; we reached out to catch up and learn more of his secrets for turning unruly pups into our best friends.

These Dad’s Garage improvisers have four legs and a whole lotta attitude

The actor on stage can’t seem to find his mark. It’s a Friday night at Dad’s Garage, and we’re here to see him do some improv, but instead he trips over his long limbs and rushes off the stage before the scene can even start. The actor in question is a white Great Dane mix with black spots named Oden: He’s one of four adoptable dogs from the rescue organization Angels Among Us who have joined Dad’s Garage cast members onstage for the show Puppy Prov.
A close up of a woman's hand holding the paw of her dog

Saying goodbye to your pet is never easy. These Atlanta end-of-life pet-care providers can help.

A veterinarian for 30 years, Alicia Darden, DVM, provides at-home pet euthanasia, helping Atlantans say goodbye to their loyal companions in comfort. “I help pets transition to passing in a humane way,” she explains. “It allows people to grieve privately, and other members of the household can have closure.”

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Round and Round: How Krispy Kreme became baked into Southern life

The South’s love affair with Krispy Kreme dughnuts began in 1937, when founder Vernon Rudolph opened the first shop in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Using a secret yeast-raised dough recipe bought from a Louisiana chef, Rudolph first delivered his near-weightless confections to grocery stores around town.

Pizza and beer reunite with Pizza Dynamo opening inside Pour Taproom on the BeltLine

When Nina & Rafi shuttered in April, the folks at Pour Taproom took it harder than most. After all, they had literally cut a hole in their space to bring pizza to Pour. Later this summer, slices and pies will become available once again with the opening of Pizza Dynamo inside Pour. The concept is the brainchild of Jeremy Gatto, a New York native and founder of Pizza Jeans, who saw an opportunity to bring something special to his adopted home of Atlanta.
Michael Quattrochi smiles, holding a fluffy dog in his left arm

50 years of dog training wisdom from Atlanta’s original dog whisperer

When Atlanta magazine profiled dog whisperer Michael Quattrochi in 1985, he was something of a trailblazer. For one, he believed in training puppies rather than adult dogs. And he didn’t use choke chains or harsh reproaches. Quattrochi is marking his 50th year training dogs; we reached out to catch up and learn more of his secrets for turning unruly pups into our best friends.
Big Boi sits in the recording studio with 3 owls (from left) Tula, HOO-Dini, and Hootie.

Big Boi dishes on feathered friends Hootie and HOO-Dini

Given Big Boi’s status as one of the most eclectic and subversive musicians in modern history, it would be disappointing if his taste in animals wasn’t a little idiosyncratic—and his relationship with two Eurasian eagle-owls thoroughly ticks that box. Hootie and HOO-Dini, the brother-and-sister pair named after the 1994 Outkast song and legendary escapologist, respectively, have been part of Big Boi’s life for seven years.
One year out, city organizers are banking on the World Cup to create a new Atlanta legacy

One year out, city organizers are banking on the World Cup to create a new Atlanta legacy

Atlanta will host eight games including a semi-final, expecting to draw about 300,000 fans and create what Atlanta World Cup Host Committee Chief Operating Officer Georgia O’Donoghue likened to “eight Super Bowls in 39 days.” Here are some of the ways the city is preparing for the epic event.
A close up of a woman's hand holding the paw of her dog

Saying goodbye to your pet is never easy. These Atlanta end-of-life pet-care providers can help.

A veterinarian for 30 years, Alicia Darden, DVM, provides at-home pet euthanasia, helping Atlantans say goodbye to their loyal companions in comfort. “I help pets transition to passing in a humane way,” she explains. “It allows people to grieve privately, and other members of the household can have closure.”
Big Boi holding his pet owls Hootie and HOO-Dini

Pets! Celebrating Atlanta’s fluffy, cuddly, chonky, nibbly, slithery friends

A celebration of all the fluffy, feathery, cuddly, chonky, nibbly, nervous, scaly, slithery friends that share our homes and steal our hearts In a city...

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Only in Atlanta: A timeline of our rogue pets and the chaos they’ve caused

Over the years, Atlanta residents have made plenty of headlines with their exotic pets, often when said pets escape, generating hullabaloo and amusing—or terrorizing—the surrounding neighborhood. Here’s a look back through history at some of Atlanta’s most memorable pets and the chaos they’ve caused.

What life on the job is like for 6 of Atlanta’s working pets

While most house pets live a life of absolute leisure—the average dog spends half its day asleep—a select few are destined for greatness. Across Atlanta, animals of all stripes serve double duty as both beloved pets and hardworking helpers. Here are a few of the city’s most industrious pets, photographed with their caretakers, who told us about life on the job for these working critters.

Food & Drink

The Sammy’s team plans to bring brisket and batched cocktails to South Downtown with Broad Street BBQ

The team behind Sammy’s in Adair Park is working on a new venture called Broad Street BBQ, slated to open in spring 2026. Located across from the planned El Tesoro, Broad Street will feature a full-service smokehouse with counter-service barbecue, a to-go window, and a craft cocktail bar. It's the brainchild of Jason Furst and Sam Pinner, whose culinary partnership dates back to a pandemic-era stint smoking meats on Bainbridge Island, Washington.

Chef Jason Liang shares his Taiwanese roots with family-style Ban-Dou meals at Lucky Star

Growing up in Taiwan, Lucky Star chef and partner Jason Liang remembers attending celebratory feasts in tents along the side of the road, where specialty chefs prepared massive meals served family style to commemorate a wedding or birthday. Called Ban-Dou, these events are cultural experiences focused on togetherness. At Lucky Star, Liang—who also owns Michelin-starred O By Brush, Momonoki, Brush Sushi, Cuddlefish, and Momo Café—shares his roots with Atlantans. Now, he’s letting them in on the Ban-Dou celebrations, too.

Dishes We Love: Indaco’s zeppole

Indaco’s zeppole offers a creative spin on the classic Italian dessert. Way more than a mere doughnut hole, it’s made with ricotta cheese, fried to order, tossed in powdered sugar, and served with seasonal accompaniments (spiced anglaise in colder months; currently cannoli cream and chocolate sauce).

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Two Atlanta interior designers team up for a hardware collaboration

Two Atlanta designers, Jessica Davis of Atelier Davis, and Laura Jenkins of Laura W. Jenkins Interiors, recently debuted a hardware collaboration for Jessica’s luxury hardware brand Nest Studio. The new eight-piece Profile collection features an interplay of shapes and craftsmanship, with customizable handles, geometric knobs, and a dangle-drop pull, all available in three finishes.

Room Envy: Grant Henry’s home away from Sister Louisa’s Church

Grant Henry’s eclectic maximalism made a legend out of his Edgewood Avenue bar, Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium (also known as Church). But at home in Chosewood Park, Henry leans into a different aesthetic: less paint-by-numbers Jesus, more modern furniture and backyard oasis.

MUSA Kitchen Hub opens in Atlanta

Atlanta has a new kitchen showroom. The MUSA Kitchen Hub, located in Tucker, recently opened its doors and will host a grand opening reception on May 15. The 2,000-square-room space carries laminate countertops, cabinetry, sinks, hardware, and faucets.

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