Lia Picard

Atlanta

Writer at Freelance

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12 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Atlanta

2 weeks ago | atlanta.eater.com | Lia Picard

This list is more than chicken nuggets and mac and cheeseIf you think kid-friendly dining means giving up pretty settings and high-quality food for chicken fingers at a fast food joint, think again. Burgers and chicken tenders are great to have in your back pocket, but in a city as hospitable as Atlanta, kids can dine nearly anywhere (except where they’re definitely not welcome).
How Stacy Spikes, Co-Founder of MoviePass, Spends His Day at the Theater

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Lia Picard

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock, and more (June 7-8)The weekend is here, and the best streaming services are flooded with plenty of great new movies to beat the heat with. Which can make narrowing down …
For Atlanta pop-up owner, Polish dumplings are more than comfort food

3 weeks ago | macon.com | Lia Picard

Basia Piechoczek fell in love with pierogi in her grandmother's kitchen. The buttery dumplings - typically filled with savory cheeses, meat, vegetables or sweet fruit - have been a staple of Poland since the 13th century. For Piechoczek, the founder of Polish American pop-up Beksa Lala, pierogi are more than just a comfort food, they're a gateway to her past and present.
For Atlanta pop-up owner, Polish dumplings are more than comfort food

3 weeks ago | ajc.com | Lia Picard

Basia Piechoczek fell in love with pierogi in her grandmother’s kitchen. The buttery dumplings — typically filled with savory cheeses, meat, vegetables or sweet fruit — have been a staple of Poland since the 13th century. For Piechoczek, the founder of Polish American pop-up Beksa Lala, pierogi are more than just a comfort food, they’re a gateway to her past and present.
Craft clubs in Atlanta are becoming places to make friends and creative things

4 weeks ago | ajc.com | Lia Picard

There’s a movement happening in Atlanta: Craft clubs are on the rise. These crafts aren’t for kids, however. They’re for adults who are craving human connection and an activity to do with their hands. ExploreThings to do in AtlantaA little glitter doesn’t hurt, either. One of those adults is Daisy Mijangos, a trained cake decorator who moved to Atlanta from New Jersey with her husband, graphic designer David Jimenez, in 2021.
Neutral tones dominate as colors of the year

1 month ago | usatoday.com | Lia Picard

When Mocha Mousse was named Pantone’s color of the year, interior designer Audrey Frances Doty was excited. “I feel like for 2025, it’s all about warmth. It’s all about having that really cozy space, especially in your home,” says Doty, founder of Audrey Frances Design, a residential and commercial interior design firm based in Atlanta.
These 6 Atlanta restaurants feed families on a budget

1 month ago | atlantamagazine.com | Lia Picard

The whole chicken bundle meal at Pollo PrimoPhotograph by Bailey GarrotFeeding a group is a tricky balancing act of ordering enough food and not spending too much. Fortunately, several Atlanta restaurants make it easy on families looking to feed their brood affordably, whether it’s a weeknight fix or a weekend treat. When a soup craving hits, or when the family comes down with a shared bug, there’s Souper Jenny.
Do You Really Need That Wine Cellar?

1 month ago | kiplinger.com | Lia Picard

Manny Varas takes his wine seriously. So seriously that he built a wine cellar at home to house his 900-bottle collection. The contemporary space features a domed ceiling, insulated glass and club seating for tastings. Forgoing the classic wooden cellar look, Varas opted for stone walls and metal display racks. "I have about 150 bottles displayed and 800 hidden away.
They Fell in Love One Bite at a Time

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Lia Picard

Libby Rasmussen and David Amini bonded over a love of food, but it was a snowy morning spent making croissants that sparked romance. When Elizabeth Nan Rasmussen met David Maynard Amini at a party hosted by the magazine Edible DC, she knew instantly that she needed him in her life, just not necessarily as a boyfriend.
10 Reasons to Stay at 1 Hotel South Beach on Your Next Trip to Miami

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Lia Picard

It’s always the right time to go to Miami. With a thriving arts and design scene, internationally renowned cuisine, idyllic beaches, and an optimistic energy reflective of the city’s diverse and creative inhabitants, it’s a must-visit. With so much going on, it’s easy to make Miami your own. That’s why every type of traveler—families, romantic couples, solo journeyers, friends groups, and more—keep coming back. The key question is not if to go, but where to stay.