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1 month ago | 
macon.com | Olivia Wakim |Ligaya Figueras
A Georgia bartender shook, stirred and strained his way to the top of the U.S. Bartenders' Guild's World Class competition in Atlanta last night. After three days of cocktail competition, Nic Wallace, a Darien resident who works as the resort bars and spirits manager for Sea Island Properties, won the title of U.S. Bartender of the Year for his "attention to detail and creative showmanship," according to a news release.
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1 month ago | 
macon.com | Kelly Yamanouchi |Olivia Wakim
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 skirmish comes to the Peach State on Thursday - which is National Have a Coke Day, no less. 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. PepsiCo says all who participate will get a free 20 oz.
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2 months ago | 
macon.com | Olivia Wakim |Avery Newmark
Easter is hopping into Atlanta this weekend, and whether you're on the hunt for eggs, brunch reservations or the perfect spring photo op with the Easter Bunny himself, there's no shortage of festive fun around town. Here's where to celebrate Easter 2025 in style - baskets and bunny ears optional. ArtsapaloozaSpend Easter weekend in Sandy Springs at this festival celebrating arts and culture, featuring an egg hunt for kids with more than 10,000 eggs, an artist market and food trucks.
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Mar 22, 2025 | 
macon.com | Henri Hollis |Olivia Wakim
Whimsical teahouse Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party's move to Grant Park and Cafe Momentum's forthcoming debut in downtown Atlanta are among this week's highlights from the Atlanta restaurant scene. Katrell Christie opened eclectic teahouse Dr. Bombay's in Candler Park at 1645 McLendon Ave. NE in 2007. Not long after opening its doors, Christie founded the Learning Tea, which offers housing, educational and empowerment opportunities for young women in Darjeeling, India.
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Mar 22, 2025 | 
ledger-enquirer.com | Henri Hollis |Olivia Wakim
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Feb 22, 2025 | 
ajc.com | Olivia Wakim |Yvonne Zusel
Superhero-themed pizzeria Savage Pizza will open its downtown Norcross location next week. The newest outpost at 7 Jones St. NW will be open for dinner service on Friday, Feb. 28. Savage Pizza has been an Atlanta staple since 1990 when it first opened in Virginia-Highland, then moved a few years later to Moreland Avenue in Little Five Points. A second location opened in 2009 in Avondale Estates.
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Feb 9, 2025 | 
daytonatimes.com | Savannah J. Sicurella |Olivia Wakim |Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The rising cost of eggs has been hitting consumers in the pocketbook, and now it’s driving up costs for some businesses — with Waffle House announcing a temporary change to its prices. Waffle House has placed a 50-cent surcharge on every egg, according to signage posted inside the restaurant and a statement provided by a company spokesperson. The decision was made to avoid increasing prices across the menu.
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Feb 4, 2025 | 
thebrunswicknews.com | Savannah J. Sicurella |Olivia Wakim
By Savannah Sicurella and Olivia Wakim, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The rising cost of eggs has been hitting consumers in the pocketbook, and now it's driving up costs for some businesses - with Waffle House announcing a temporary change to its prices. Waffle House has placed a 50 cent surcharge on every egg, according to signage posted inside the restaurant and a statement provided by a company spokesperson. The decision was made to avoid increasing prices across the menu.
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Feb 4, 2025 | 
miamiherald.com | Savannah J. Sicurella |Olivia Wakim
The rising cost of eggs has been hitting consumers in the pocketbook, and now it's driving up costs for some businesses - with Waffle House announcing a temporary change to its prices. Waffle House has placed a 50 cent surcharge on every egg, according to signage posted inside the restaurant and a statement provided by a company spokesperson. The decision was made to avoid increasing prices across the menu.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
macon.com | Yvonne Zusel |Ligaya Figueras |Henri Hollis |Olivia Wakim
On Wednesday, the James Beard Foundation announced its 2025 restaurant and chef award semifinalists. More than 10 Georgia restaurants, chefs, bars and beverage professionals were included in the list of national and regional nominees. Kimball House is one of 20 establishments around the country in the running for Outstanding Restaurant, awarded for consistent excellence in food, atmosphere, hospitality, and operations.
