Motorboat is making waves (and sandwiches) on Ponce
Voluptuous babes with knowing smiles are hard to escape at Motorboat, a water sports–themed sandwich shop and deli on Ponce de Leon Avenue. Baywatch plays on the TVs, and the walls are covered with artwork resembling the jean shorts–clad pinups painted on the side of fighter jets during World War II. You either hate or love the wink.
The Perlant, a wine-driven social club, debuts in Buckhead
Oenophiles rejoice: A new wine-focused social club has opened its doors in Buckhead. Called the Perlant, the members-only club aims to be a third spot (first being home, second being work) for those enthusiastic about wine and community. The club has already sold 300-350 memberships, most of them couples’ memberships.
At Avize Modern Alpine, chef Karl Gorline reaches new heights with a refined menu
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Atlanta pickleball pro Emily Cederquist on her upcoming cameo in a Super Bowl LIX commercial
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Bars of Key West: 8 iconic watering holes
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Natalie Morhous is Fueled for Growth
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Nashville-based Gibson Guitars has long struck a chord with musicians
The first Gibson instruments, mandolins designed as an after-work hobby by company namesake Orville Gibson, date back to 1894. Headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitars, now one of America’s oldest musical instrument manufacturers, has produced an extensive collection of electric and acoustic models.
SCAD TVfest celebrates the small screen
SCAD TVfest returns to Atlanta this week, February 5-7. Now in its 13th year, it brings together industry notables from around the world to celebrate creativity in television and media production, including shows filmed in Georgia. All types of digital media are included, such as broadcast, cable, streaming, social media, and advertising; events will discuss industry trends and showcase upcoming projects.
Breaking: The Atlanta Opera Unveils Its New Season
Unveiled February 4, the Atlanta Opera’s upcoming 2025/2026 season is “all about twilight,” says artistic director Tomer Zvulun. And not just because the company is presenting the eagerly awaited production of Richard Wagner’s Twilight of the Gods (Götterdämmerung), the impressive conclusion to the composer’s Ring cycle, a massive 15-year undertaking for the Atlanta Opera.
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SCAD TVfest celebrates the small screen
SCAD TVfest returns to Atlanta this week, February 5-7. Now in its 13th year, it brings together industry notables from around the world to celebrate creativity in television and media production, including shows filmed in Georgia. All types of digital media are included, such as broadcast, cable, streaming, social media, and advertising; events will discuss industry trends and showcase upcoming projects.
At Avize Modern Alpine, chef Karl Gorline reaches new heights with a refined menu
It’s a long trek from the grassy slopes and rocky ridges of the Swiss Alps to the concrete labyrinth of West Midtown. Karl Gorline, Avize’s chef-owner, has created a menu that surprises in both daring and demure ways, incorporating imported and homegrown ingredients.
Nashville-based Gibson Guitars has long struck a chord with musicians
The first Gibson instruments, mandolins designed as an after-work hobby by company namesake Orville Gibson, date back to 1894. Headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitars, now one of America’s oldest musical instrument manufacturers, has produced an extensive collection of electric and acoustic models.
Motorboat is making waves (and sandwiches) on Ponce
Voluptuous babes with knowing smiles are hard to escape at Motorboat, a water sports–themed sandwich shop and deli on Ponce de Leon Avenue. Baywatch plays on the TVs, and the walls are covered with artwork resembling the jean shorts–clad pinups painted on the side of fighter jets during World War II. You either hate or love the wink.
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Breaking: The Atlanta Opera Unveils Its New Season
Unveiled February 4, the Atlanta Opera’s upcoming 2025/2026 season is “all about twilight,” says artistic director Tomer Zvulun. And not just because the company is presenting the eagerly awaited production of Richard Wagner’s Twilight of the Gods (Götterdämmerung), the impressive conclusion to the composer’s Ring cycle, a massive 15-year undertaking for the Atlanta Opera.
The Perlant, a wine-driven social club, debuts in Buckhead
Oenophiles rejoice: A new wine-focused social club has opened its doors in Buckhead. Called the Perlant, the members-only club aims to be a third spot (first being home, second being work) for those enthusiastic about wine and community. The club has already sold 300-350 memberships, most of them couples’ memberships.