Can’t Miss: The Sports Shack
Nestled in a shopping center off of Lanier Island Parkway in Buford, is the perfect mash-up of brains vs. brawn paraphernalia this issue has ever seen. The Sports Shack is the home of sports memorabilia, famed sports cards as well as Pokémon and Funko Pop. Nerds and sports fans are collectors alike! What started as […]
We DiG: Tailgating Essentials
Tailgating in the South is a treasured tradition, commonly known as a pre-game activity to a sporting event, usually football, but we’ve come to realize that tailgating can take place for any reason. We tailgate before concerts, football and baseball games, lego conventions and even weddings. What once was cracking a quick beer while sitting […]
Day Trip: Weekend Getaway To Georgia Safari Conservation Park
When considering the most WILD experience and environment on the planet, of course, an African Safari comes to mind. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the BIG Five and experience the Savanna is not a realistic road trip for everyone…but what if you could travel an hour to see a giraffe wandering next to zebras and […]
Taste Test: Sugar N’ Proof
Must Do: Follow Sugar n’ Proof on Instagram: @sugarnproof to keep up with their rotation of baked goods. Must Try: One Sweet and Savory Scone from her baker’s table display on a Saturday morning with fresh, flavored espresso. Downtown Braselton is changing, and while the location of this sweet bakery has moved a few times, […]
Tipsy: Call Me Old Fashioned
Any bourbon drinker will tell you that a solid whiskey drink is hard to pass up, but often, “less is more,” especially in the case of the Old Fashioned. What is an Old Fashioned? The Old Fashioned is a cocktail made by muddling sugar or simple syrup with bitters and water, adding whiskey (bourbon or […]
Tipsy: Indio Brewing
Indio owner and brewer Jonathan Martinez calls his beers “Cerveza Artesanal.” Translation: Craft Beer with a Spanish twist. Their tap selection is diverse with IPAs, sours and lagers, and most have a tropical flavor enhancement to give a nod to their culture. What sets them apart is their optional garnish! A rim of Tajin can […]
NEVER HAVE I EVER… GONE KAYAKING
I am at my best when outside. On hard days I surround myself with fresh air and something green, and I am instantly better. While warmer weather beckons outdoor enthusiasts like me to spend every moment outside, there is a threshold for the activities I can tolerate in 90-degree weather. Unfortunately, my go-to activities like […]
UNCOVERING GWINNETT’S PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
Play is so vital that the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights has designated it as a right of every child. Here in Gwinnett, we take play seriously. With an award-winning park system and numerous city parks, there are plenty of places to play. Check out our top-rated (kid-tested) parks around Gwinnett! Photo courtesy: […]
Summer Sip from Stage
Stäge Kitchen & Barin Peachtree Corners fames itself for creating a culinary journey of steak, seafood, pasta, sushi, global tapas and cocktails for its diners…which is a tall order when considering the variety of cuisines those dishes cover. If you scroll through Stäge’s social media pages, you’ll see colorful creations of sushi and tapas that […]
In Season
The season for eating fresh from the earth’s goodness is upon us. But not every gardening enthusiast has the space to grow a lush garden full of leafy greens and vegetables to enjoy at the kitchen table. Luckily, in today’s ever-evolving world of technology, there are ways aroundthat. This is where technology meets mother earth: […]