Tag: Virginia-Highland
Atlanta doesn’t have a Chinatown or a Little Ethiopia. That’s (mostly) a good thing.
Atlanta is a melting pot of different cultures' cuisines—and that's a good thing. The problem is the restaurants where I most want to eat are getting farther and farther away. Also: Feedel Bistro—and Ethiopian food—is for everyone.
15 ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in metro Atlanta
Even if you can't make it to New Orleans, there are plenty of places in Atlanta where you can find crawfish boils, beads, and Hurricanes just in time for Mardi Gras.
5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: November 28-December 4
Watch the annual Children's Christmas Parade in Midtown, tour historic homes in Virginia-Highland, and get in the holiday spirit at Oakland Cemetery.
How the co-owners of the General Muir renovated their stunning Virginia-Highland home
It took 18 years for Jennifer Johnson and her husband, Ben, to determine exactly how they should update their historic Virginia-Highland house. They both started their careers as attorneys, and, according to Jennifer, the decision to open restaurants (which include the General Muir, West Egg Cafe, the Canteen, Fred’s Meat & Bread, and Yalla) was just as carefully considered.
These 3 Atlanta backyards are oases with lush plantings, meandering paths, and artful touches
From Virginia-Highland, Brookhaven, and West Paces Ferry, these three garden styles are bound to give you some inspiration for your backyard.
At a Virginia-Highland dive bar, Metalsome karaoke turns everyone into a headbanger
You don't need to be a professional singer to grab the microphone for hard-rock, live-band karaoke with Metalsome at the 10 High, the small club tucked beneath Dark Horse Tavern. A lot of the 20- and 30-somethings who join in are defiantly tone-deaf and rhythmically deficient (perhaps thanks to a PBR or three).
House Envy: Newer Virginia-Highland Craftsman boasts a great location and all the amenities
The 5,100-square-foot house, built in 2010, is located near Piedmont Park, Ponce City Market, and the Atlanta Beltline. The home is also steps away from the area’s many restaurants, shops, and galleries, and boasts a sweeping skyline view.
Room Envy: One bold, colorful closet in Virginia-Highland
Everyone’s wardrobe should have a few surprises in it, so it follows that our actual closet should, too. Interior designer Eryn Houck chose neutrals for most of her Virginia-Highland house, but the closet addition she and her husband Craig share is a jewel box of rich color.
Atlanta’s 9 most interesting firehouse mottos
Atlanta fire stations might officially be known by their government-given numbers, but for decades the men and women who sleep, eat, and wait for emergency calls inside those buildings have been adopting mottos inspired by their crews’ attitudes, personalities, and specialties. Here’s a look at some of the city’s most interesting firehouse mottos.
House Envy: A Virginia-Highland couple updated their bungalow for their growing family
After renovation, this 1920 Virginia-Highland home, which is within walking distance of Piedmont Park, grew to twice its original footprint.
