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The Burgess Hotel

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By Hope S. Philbrick If you're looking for more than a place to lie your head and rather someplace that will also touch your heart, stay at The Burgess Hotel. This special place will sweep you off your feet. If you’re visiting Atlanta, Georgia, be sure to...
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Lagarde American Eatery

Gumbo at Lagarde American Eatery in Chamblee GA
By Hope S. Philbrick Sometimes, you want a hurricane. Not the destructive storm. The drink. The New Orleans cocktail so famous it can be recognized by its glass alone may be hard to find in the Atlanta area. Next time you’ve got a hankering for a hurricane—or...
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Rock ‘N’ Taco

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By Hope S. Philbrick Feed your fantasy and live out your rock star dreams at Rock ‘N’ Taco in downtown Roswell, Georgia. With a soundtrack of what my dad would call “head banging music," what my husband calls "rock," the volume cranked up to 11, the...
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Romantic Things To Do in Beaufort SC

columned house with US flag in Beaufort SC
By Hope S. Philbrick Beaufort, South Carolina is inherently romantic. Its historic downtown district is dotted with antebellum architecture as well as live oaks draped with Spanish moss that sway in the salty air. There’s a photogenic waterfront, a laid-back vibe, and genuine Southern hospitality. Located...
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By George

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By Chris Chamberlain Downtown Atlanta, Georgia's hotel options received a major upgrade with the recent opening of The Candler Hotel, a member of Hilton’s Curio Collection of boutique properties in elegant historic buildings and the city's second member of Historic Hotels of America. The attractive...
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Himitsu Atlanta

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We’ve got the scoop on how to get in to Himitsu Atlanta speakeasy! By Hope S. Philbrick Himitsu is Japanese for “secret.” This craft cocktail lounge in Atlanta, Georgia, is a secret that I learned when a reader asked me how to get inside. He hoped to...
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5Church Atlanta

crispy gator bites at 5Church Atlanta
By Hope S. Philbrick Good alligator is hard to find. Usually. But while the crispy gator bites are on the menu at 5Church Atlanta, look no further. “Alligator is hard to cook,” I was told by a James Beard Award-winning chef while we sat in a...
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Bartaco

tacos at bartaco Chastain Park Atlanta GA
Sometimes, you deserve to just sit back and let people bring you trays of rocking tacos. At such times, head to Bartaco. By Hope S. Philbrick “The tacos are small,” our server warned, “so start with two or three.” Solid advice. In addition to squashing hunger, ordering a...
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Botiwalla

Botiwalla Indian Street Grill in Alpharetta GA
It’s always a good sign when an ethnic restaurant counts members of that ethnicity among its dining patrons. On a recent visit to the new Botiwalla location in Alpharetta (which is north of Atlanta, Georgia), both the indoor and outdoor dining areas were populated by...
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