We recently wrapped up an amazing weekend at Don Carter State Park in Gainesville, Georgia. The park borders the northern tip of Lake Lanier. Don Carter State Park is one of the great state parks near Atlanta and is easily accessible from the city. The drivetime is only a little over an hour. On our … Read more
If you find yourself in the northern Atlanta suburbs and are looking for stylish spot that serves above average sushi, Sushi Nami has three locations around the metro Atlanta area. They have locations in Sandy Springs, Alpharetta and Suwanee. Today we will be reviewing the Alpharetta location. Before proceeding, I will say that the Suwanee … Read more
Maybe you will be visiting Atlanta in the winter or perhaps you are considering making Atlanta or one of the Atlanta suburbs your new home. If so, you may wonder, does it snow in Atlanta? Yes, snow does factor into the pro’s and con’s of living in Atlanta. The answer is, it does snow in … Read more
After our first visit to the Tabernacle in Atlanta, it will be a venue that we will be return to time and again. There is not a bad seat in the place and if you prefer the floor, you can get very close to the stage and the artist. The Tabernacle’s acoustics are amazing. However, … Read more
On our way to the Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta, we were hungry before our concert, so we decided to give Max Lager’s Woodfire Grill and Brewery a try. I found out from the waitress that Max Lager’s was closed for a while during the pandemic. I think the loss of business travel and people working … Read more
We recently attended our first ballgame at the new Atlanta Braves Stadium. I know, it is not that new and it’s actually called Truist Park, now that the merger of Sun Trust and BB&T Bank is complete. For our first Braves game at the new stadium, we did it in style. We were lucky enough … Read more
No matter if you are looking for a fun night out with friends, a fun event to entertain the kids, or are a competitive bowler who is leveling up in a league, there are many bowling alleys in Atlanta to do all of those things. There are traditional bowling alleys in Altanta, and then there … Read more
The beauty of a great dive bar is definitely best seen through the whiskey glasses and in the eye of the beholder. Metro Atlanta is home to some great dive bars if you know where to look. The locals know and probably are just fine if it is kept that way. Where’s the fun in … Read more
Perhaps perplexing in this digital age, but old fashioned vinyl is the way most music lovers continue to enjoy their music. Yes, vinyl is skyrocketing in popularity again. Below you will find some of the best record stores in and around the metro Atlanta area. There truly is something magical about dropping a needle onto … Read more
My colleagues have been recommending the lunch buffet at Madras Chettinaad in Alpharetta for years now. I finally made it and I wasn’t disappointed one bit. I usually stay away from buffets due to my inability to regulate appropriate portion sizing, but I skipped breakfast this particular day, so I was hungry. Over my work … Read more