Tag: Alpharetta

Fiorenza, a new family-owned Italian restaurant is taking root in Alpharetta. At the center is Jessi Qilafi, who grew up in Florence, began working in restaurants at age 14, and absorbed the rhythms of Italian hospitality firsthand.

Alpharetta native Emma Elizabeth Smith grew up going to performances at the Fox Theatre. She remembers telling her parents, “I would love to perform here one day.” One day has arrived: April 28 to May 3, Smith will take to the Fox’s legendary stage playing Catherine of Aragon in Six, the Tony Award-winning musical that reimagines the wives of Henry VIII as pop stars. Here are five things to know about the hometown actor. 

Concealed in a suburban shopping center, Honey Birds Bakery surprises with a beautifully designed dining room—crystal chandeliers hang above olive-green banquettes—but it’s the pastries in the case that truly delight. Owned by friends Natalia Hairetis and Valeriya Zalland, Honey Birds opened nearly a year ago, bringing Russian-inspired desserts and savory delights to Alpharetta.

Boden, the United Kingdom-based women’s and children’s brand, launched its first U.S. concept store this week at Avalon. While the brand has been in the U.S. via its online direct-to-consumer sales for many years, this is its first brick-and-mortar in the country.

The Ameris Bank Amphitheatre 2025 concert season ended on a high note with the Cosmic De-Evolution Tour featuring co-headliners The B-52s and Devo, along with new wave artist Lene Lovich. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show.

Laghman Express, which opened in April, offers a blend of Central Asian cuisines. As a region once central to the Silk Road, the food draws from the ancient confluence of cultures with an emphasis on meat dishes as mains, complemented by dairy, fresh vegetables, and breads. The New York Times included the eatery’s original location in Brooklyn on its “100 Best Restaurants” list the past two years. Laghman Express co-owner Babur Akhmedov hails from Kyrgyzstan, and he is spearheading the opening of the Alpharetta location.

The Connecticut quintet performed a high-energy set to a packed Ameris Bank Amphitheatre crowd on Friday night, showcasing both their technical precision and free-flowing creativity. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show.

Heavy metal legends Judas Priest joined forces with the iconic Alice Cooper and his band for a co-headlining show at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre on Thursday evening. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show.

When Atlanta summer heat rolls in like a steam engine, nothing hits quite like ceviche. The refreshing Latin American dish, raw seafood “cooked” in citrus juices, is cool, fresh, and zingy. If you want the real deal, look to Cuzco Peruvian Cuisine on Buford Highway, Tio Lucho’s in Poncey-Highland, or Little Tokyo in Alpharetta.

Rod Stewart brought his One Last Time tour to a sold-out Ameris Bank Amphitheatre on Friday evening, delivering a career-spanning set filled with timeless hits. Opening the night, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick set the tone with their high-energy performance. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show.