Carly Felton Cooper

2 weeks ago | atlantamagazine.com | Carly Felton Cooper

Chewy carrots, pistachio, and lemon balm; potato and pecan; beef tartare, duck yolk, and aji dulce pepperPhoto by Andrew Thomas LeeStaplehouse, the one-Michelin-starred restaurant dreamed up by chef Ryan Hidinger prior to his death in 2014, has gone through numerous iterations in the past decade. It’s been a prix fixe restaurant, a neighborhood market, an a la carte lunch spot, and back again. Owner/chef Ryan Smith recently stopped offering a tasting menu at Staplehouse.

2 weeks ago | atlantamagazine.com | Carly Felton Cooper

Outside the original Busy Bee CafeCourtesy of the Busy Bee CafeThe Busy Bee Cafe, a historic fried chicken haven visited by notable leaders like John Lewis, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Barack Obama, is broadening its reach after 78 years. Its current location in Vine City will continue to focus on takeout and catering, while a new, larger restaurant offers dine-in with a full bar, patio, and new menu items.

2 weeks ago | simplybuckhead.com | Carly Felton Cooper

Exploring Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg as a family of four. As a native Floridian, I have a natural-born love of the beach and an innate understanding that Walt Disney World is “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” Living in Atlanta for the past 18 years, I’ve come to realize that neither is particularly easy to get to from here. Instead, I’ve gradually branched out, learning to appreciate the proximity of other child-friendly amusements, such as Dollywood, and the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains.

3 weeks ago | atlantamagazine.com | Carly Felton Cooper

“Bib,” the Michelin mascotMichelin launched its Atlanta Guide in 2023, awarding one star to Atlas, Bacchanalia, Hayakawa, Lazy Betty, and Mujo. Last year, O by Brush, Omakase Table, Staplehouse, and Spring received the same recognition. But in 2025, the focus will shift from Atlanta to the Southern region with the announcement of the Michelin Guide American South edition.

1 month ago | atlantamagazine.com | Carly Felton Cooper

After 14 years, Rumi’s Kitchen in Sandy Springs is getting a makeover. The Persian restaurant originated down the street in 2006 and moved to the current location (6112 Roswell Road) in 2012. Since then, additional outposts have opened at Avalon, Colony Square, Houston, and Washington, D.C. But mid-summer, all attention is back on Sandy Springs as the space gets reimagined with an updated look and new menus.