Carly Felton Cooper

9 hours 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.

1 day 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 week 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.

2 weeks ago | atlantamagazine.com | Carly Felton Cooper

There’s a new diner in town and it’s serving a concise menu of homemade items inspired by the seasons. Called Little Five Points Diner, it’s located in the space originally home to Fellini’s, more recently Moonlight Pizza (422 Seminole Avenue). Created by Sean and Amber Germain, the husband-and-wife team behind Sean’s Harvest Market, Little Five Diner serves breakfast and lunch items all day, as well as blue plate specials. “It’s a classic Southern diner with a compressed menu, so not a book menu.

2 weeks ago | atlantamagazine.com | Carly Felton Cooper

Kristina Cohen and Codee AdamsA cook a Kimball House, Codee Adams met Kristina Cohen on Hinge in 2024. In their first week of dating, he made granola for her. She loved it and suggested he start selling it. Granola People was born. Today, Adams and Cohen are partners both personally and professionally. They make and sell herbaceous granola in two flavors: rosemary pecan and maple syrup, and lavender almond and wildflower honey.