Tag: Rumi’s Kitchen

Lauren Speed-Hamilton first captured hearts on the inaugural season of Netflix’s Love Is Blind, during which she met and married Cameron Hamilton in 2018. Lauren and Cameron now live in Smyrna with their almost one-year-old son, Ezra, and two pups. Here, she shares a day in her life in Atlanta.

Some restaurants fill a gap so obvious you wonder why it took so long for them to appear. Hudson Rouse created Babygirl, a sanctuary that ignores the industry’s midafternoon siesta, staying open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The sleek, light-wood interior catches rainbow-hued rays through vibrant window panels, and outdoor seating is plentiful.

In March 2025, Rumi’s Kitchen Sandy Springs closed for a planned $3.5 million renovation, estimated to be complete in six months. Nearly a year later, Rumi’s flagship location is reopening after nearly tripling its original budget. New offerings include innovative cocktails and desserts, a selection of water offerings complete with tasting notes, and a glassed-in patio.

At Bey, the upbeat music filling the dining room sets a festive tone, even on a Wednesday night. The real celebration, though, begins when the dishes hit the table. Opened just over a year ago in Roswell, Bey stands out for its Lebanese dishes made from scratch by chef and co-owner Marc Mansour.

“It was time for a refresh after so much wear and tear,” COO and wine director Stephen Kaplan says. “We completely gutted the restaurant. This is not just a fresh coat of paint. It’s going to be a brand-new restaurant.”

Our 2022 Best of Atlanta picks for all things food-related—here's where you'll find great pizza, sushi, seafood, chicken, cheese, cakes, and more.

Wherein we welcome mac and cheese to the veggie family—we’re still in the South, after all. Plus: Korean banchan, superbly spiced Ethiopian platters, and more.

Have you ever come across a gem of a place and wondered how no one else has found out about it? That’s what the entire Atlanta bar scene is like. Atlanta may influence everything, but when it comes to the national cocktail conversation, it flies way under the radar. Is the talent here? Yes. Do many people know about it? No.

Located in the forefront of Colony Square, the modern, 5,900-square-foot space—designed by the Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry—will serve Middle Eastern favorites from its other locations, plus a large selection of unique (yet traditional) items.

Atlanta's restaurant scene is a resilient one, and despite the pandemic, many still have plans to open their doors in 2021. Here are a few we're eagerly anticipating.