Olivia Wakim

6 days ago | ajc.com | Kelly Yamanouchi |Olivia Wakim

Editor’s note: This story has been updated. Deep in the heart of Coca-Cola territory in Georgia, PepsiCo is launching a new front in the cola wars — with the return of the Pepsi Challenge blind taste test. The skirmisharrived in the Peach State on Thursday — National Have a Coke Day, no less— and will run the next few days. This time, the longtime Coke rival is asking people out and about in Atlanta to sip from unmarked cups of Pepsi Zero Sugar and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar to decide which they prefer.

1 week ago | ajc.com | Olivia Wakim

Grant Park restaurant Ramen Station closed last month at Larkin on Memorial after seven years in business. Ramen Station was a concept from Michael Lo and George Yu of Korean Wives Hospitality Group, which also includes Suzy Siu’s Baos in Krog Street Market and Salaryman in Toco Hills. Lo also owns Philly cheesesteak shop Nicky’s Undefeated in Tucker with business partner Walt Gebelein, separate from the Korean Wives brand.

1 week ago | ajc.com | Olivia Wakim

DeeDee Niyomkul, the daughter of restaurateurs Nan and Charlie Niyomkul, keeps three portraits of her parents from the ’70s hanging front and center on the walls of her restaurant, Nan Thai Buckhead. When DeeDee walks past the pictures, her customers often mistake her for her mother, Nan, despite the bell-bottoms and vintage look of the pictures.

1 week ago | ajc.com | Avery Newmark |Olivia Wakim

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, and if yours is craving something more than just breakfast in bed, Atlanta is blooming with unforgettable ways to celebrate the special mom or mother figure in your life. Whether she’s into art, music, flowers or food, this year’s lineup of events and restaurant specials offers something for every kind of queen — from downtown strolls to drag brunches. Here’s your ultimate guide to help you plan a Mother’s Day weekend she’ll never forget.

2 weeks ago | ajc.com | Olivia Wakim

Listen to chef Duane Nutter’s stand-up comedy, participate in a spring cocktail class and attend a nationwide bartending competition this May in metro Atlanta. Credit: Courtesy of Iron Hill BreweryCredit: Courtesy of Iron Hill BreweryNational Burger MonthThroughout the month of May, Iron Hill Brewery will feature a rotating burger of the day paired with fries and a pickle for $15 in honor of National Burger Month.