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Chef Craig Richards says Beethoven’s “Für Elise” was one of the first pieces of music he learned on the piano as a kid. Now at the helm of Elise, a seafood-focused fine-dining restaurant in Atlanta’s Woodruff Arts Center, Richards says the restaurant’s name is a nod to that piece of music and the neighboring Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

A deep dive into the ever-evolving state capital, now defined by its creative spirit, cutting-edge cuisine, and richly textured past.

Plus, new wellness retreats, a cyclist-centric hotel opening, and a boutique property coming to North Carolina wine country.

Through tours and educational programs, Marty Smith and his team ensure that Dr. King’s story is told not only as that of a historic civil rights icon but also as a child shaped by family, faith, and community.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, gristmills were plentiful in West Virginia, where they played an important role supporting growing farming communities. By the 1950s, milling had largely ended due to new technology, and in 1976, Glade Creek Grist Mill was built at Babcock State Park as a historic attraction through a state initiative.

I am not a painter. The most complex thing I’ve drawn is a stick figure, but I didn’t let this stop me from accepting an invitation to the Bob Ross Art Workshop & Gallery in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The beloved PBS star of The Joy of Painting once said, “I think there’s an artist hidden at the bottom of every single one of us.” If there is an artist inside me, she’s in deep hibernation because I haven’t located her yet.

Start the new year with a spoonful of black-eyed peas and good fortune may follow, holds an old Southern superstition. Representing prosperity and coins, these lucky legumes often share a plate with cornbread (gold) and greens (paper money) in a tradition stretching back centuries.

Where I grew up in Springdale, Arkansas, there were no fences around houses, either in front or back. Neighbors’ yards blended together, and when I walked outside, it was not unusual to see a dog or dogs I didn’t know, as well as a dog or two that I did. I would put out milk and water in my mother’s pots and sit and watch the dogs drink.

Meet the chef behind Charleston’s new French bistro, celebrate at spirited winter events, and and check out winners of the region's Michelin debut.

The Emmy winner reflects on trips to the city and its many layers of history, from waterfront landmarks to a groundbreaking new museum.