Love Local This Valentine’s
Valentine’s Day is just around the bend! And while it may be too late to get a decent table, you can still celebrate your loved one in a new way that’s not entirely as predictable as roses and a mini-box of Godiva’s. On Valentine’s Day, running into your loved one in...
Tipsy: Cold Weather Cocktails For When You Have A Cold
HOTTY TODDY A Hotty Toddy is a classic! Usually, this warming concoction is recommended when those sniffles and aches come to call in the winter months. But it can be a great Sunday Funday drink to sip by the fire as you read a book to avoid the Sunday Scaries. The...
Taste Test: Sweet Octopus
IG: @thesweetoctopus FB: Sweet Octopus Atlanta sweetoctopus.com On a night out in Duluth, I stopped into Sweet Octopus, a relatively new Asian-fusion restaurant in Duluth’s food scene. As soon as I walked up to the counter to order, I had to take a step back. They...
In Season: The Art of the Leftover
By: Eryn Austin I don’t know about you, but the long slog through winter is easier to survive when your fridge is full of hearty leftovers! My family adores a good pot roast or slow cooker full of flavor. And while we agree sometimes leftovers can feel a bit...
Taste Test: Imperial Fez
Imperial Fez 4790 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Unit 204 Berkeley Lake, GA Imperialfezrestaurant.com Facebook: Imperial Fez - Authentic Moroccan Restaurant As I stepped foot into Imperial Fez, I found myself in a whole new world! Colored patterns graced the room, and...
Drink In : Cork It Buford
Cork It Buford 79 E Main St,. Buford, GA 30518 www.corkitbuford.com Facebook: Cork It Buford Instagram: @corkitbuford Cheers to eating, drinking, and drinking some more! The holidays are upon us, which calls for good food and an even better time. Let’s be honest! A...
In Season: Soups
In the south, soup season is for cozy winter nights in between the holiday buffets of casseroles and family gatherings. Simmer something yummy on the stove all day while you cozy up with a good book, or set it and forget it in the slow cooker. Whatever you choose,...
Tipsee: Drink Around The World
No need to travel around the world for exotic libations; just take a trip to your local liquor store. Check out these classic cocktails from around the world. Any destination is just a sip away! MEXICO Paloma Ingredients 2 ounces of Tequila ½ ounce of lime...
Cacio e Pepe
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok in the past year, you have probably seen the viral feta and tomato pasta recipe so much you have it memorized. We all made it, and we all loved it. What’s not to love? It’s simple, made in one pan, adds variety to your meals, and...
Taste Test: Two Cities Pizza Co.
3433 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024 twocitiespizza.com Instagram: @twocitiespizza_ga Facebook: Two Cities Pizza Suwanee When we got word there was a new pizza joint serving up both New York Thin Crust and Chicago Deep Dish pizza right down the road in...
Sipping Citrus in the Summer
Photo courtesy: Local on North Duluth Summer is citrus season and the perfect time to utilize peak seasonal ingredients like grapefruit, lemon, lime and tangerine. While we get super nostalgic with good ole’ summertime lemonade, we thought we’d turn our attention to...
Film Food Favorites
Have you ever watched a movie and wished you could be a part of the scene so you could enjoy what the actors are eating because it looked so good? Well then, set aside the popcorn and spice up your movie night with these delicious recipes. We pulled four recipes to...
Bites on the Block
Barrett's Baked Goods 922 Gainesville Hwy #104, Buford, GA 30518 “The perfect place to cure that sweet tooth. All goods are made fresh every morning. My favorite is the Blondie, Handmade Pop Tarts, or Macaroons, but, their menu is always changing so you can find...
5 Within 50: Unique Dining
One of the best pastimes in Gwinnett (and anywhere else) is eating. Specifically, going out to eat. There’s just something special about making an occasion out of trying new foods. It truly is a bonding experience. However, dining out can become tedious. Pull yourself...
Day Trip: Athens Beer Trail
The Classic City of Athens has certainly made a name for themselves this past year. However, while many may know the city as the home of the 2022 NCAA National Champions, Athens is also known by another name: The All-American Beer Town. The eccentric city has 6 craft...