Atlanta Travel Blog

Photo by Danielle Scott Barbecue is a big deal in Atlanta, and there is a little something for everyone. You may prefer pork ribs, beef ribs, or pulled pork sandwiches. If you want to take a break from firing up your own grill, there are some great places that you can go for awesome barbecue in and around...

What’s better than the feel good vibe you get from helping someone in need? Making a donation that comes with a discount to a popular Atlanta tavern.  Until January 31 you can make a coat or fleece donation to Meehan’s Public House Downtown and get a $10 credit for food or drink at the neighborhood...

As a state known for peaches and pecans, Georgia has a variety of cheap gift items and souvenirs built around the love of these two food staples. During a visit to Georgia or Atlanta, there is no need to spend your precious money or quality travel time searching for overpriced souvenirs like T-shirts...

More than 50,000 hungry patrons descended on Midtown’s Technology Square for Taste of Atlanta on Oct. 23 and 24 to enjoy bites from some of the city’s best restaurants. Although the nearly 700 distinctive restaurants made it difficult for judges to choose the “Festival Bests,”...

Head out with your favorite four-legged friend to Pacci Ristorante’s “Home for the Holidays” party on Nov. 13. Hosted in partnership with the Atlanta Humane Society (AHS), the pet adoption party is taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. when the AHS adoption bus will take up residence...

A second location for chef Shaun Doty’s YEAH! Burger is set to open Nov. 11 in Virginia-Highland. The eco-friendly burger joint debuted its first location on the Westside in the White Provisions development in June and was recently named one of Bon Appétit’s Top 10 favorite burger spots in the...

Atlanta foodies are preparing their stomachs for the annual Taste of Atlanta, taking place Oct. 23 and 24 at Technology Square in Midtown. The 9th annual food and wine event features more than 70 restaurants serving everything from chicken and waffles to chicken curry. Three cooking stages will showcase...

Although you may not be able to make the trip to Germany for Oktoberfest, you can get a taste of the festivities at Aqua Blue‘s beer festival, taking place Friday Oct. 15. Sponsored by Eagle Rock Distributing Company, the evening event will feature food and fall brews and take place in the patio...

Burger lovers will gather in Virginia-Highland on Oct. 2 to see which restaurant earns the distinction of best burger in Atlanta. John Howell Park will play host to 18 restaurants vying for the top honors as they sweat over the Kamado grills donated by Grill Dome specifically for this inaugural event....

Take some time out of the city to enjoy a glass of local wine and a taste of barbecue at Persimmon Creek Vineyards. On August 21 at 7 p.m. the small 110-acre winery estate in the Northeast Georgia Mountains is showcasing the cooking of Chef Todd Richards from Atlanta’s Rolling Bones BBQ in a vineyard-style...