Lia Picard

Freelance writer covering food, travel, and interior design.

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FA-LA-LA-LIGHT BITES

WHERE TO GO IF YOU NEED A BREAK FROM HEAVY HOLIDAY MEALS BY: Lia Picard…

RISE TO THE TOP

Catching up with Legendary Events’ new executive chef Diana Watkins BY: Lia Picard When it…

SAVED BY THE BELL

A SAVORY AFTER-SCHOOL SNACK BY: Lia Picard School’s back in full swing, and if you’re…

SWEET SUMMER DELIGHT

The Mohalskis more than cut the mustard when it comes to frozen custard BY: Lia…

BUCKHEAD RESTAURANTS MAKE THE LIST

FOUR LOCAL EATERIES ARE NAMED AMONG THE COUNTRY’S BEST OF THE BEST BY: Lia Picard…

NOT SO SECRET SOCIETY

GEORGIA ORGANICS INTRODUCES AN INITIATIVE FOR ATLANTA FOODIES BY: Lia Picard Georgia Organics, the Buckhead…

NAILED IT

BUCKHEAD SALONS GET CREATIVE WITH MANICURES STORY: Lia Picard Scroll through Atlantans’ Instagram accounts and…

FRESH FROM THE FARM

Area foodies will once again gather at the Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market when it…

A TASTE OF AFRICA

Feedel Bistro’s Tamar Telahun dishes on Ethiopian cuisine BY: Lia Picard The Buckhead and Brookhaven…

A SUPER BOWL SPREAD

WINNING GAME-DAY RECIPES BY: Lia Picard Photo: Henri Hollis The Super Bowl is Feb. 3,…

GATHERING TABLE

CHRIS HALL OF LOCAL THREE SHARES A RECIPE SURE TO DELIGHT HOLIDAY GUESTS BY: Lia…

CHEERS TO 20 YEARS

BUCKHEAD STAPLE 10 DEGREES SOUTH CELEBRATES A MILESTONE BY: Lia Picard In 1998, 10 Degrees…

HOG HEAVEN

DECATUR’S POPULAR IBERIAN PIG SET TO OPEN NEW BUCKHEAD LOCATION BY: Lia Picard Photos: Heidi…

FOOD NEWS – OCTOBER 2018

Sarpino’s, the national pizza chain specializing in quick-prepped pizzas and late-night delivery, has opened a…

A NOT-SO-SCARY TREAT

A health-focused blogger shares a Halloween recipe BY: Lia Picard Buckhead resident Athena Pearson is…

Watershed’s Matt Marcus (left) serves up beautifully plated dishes such as these razor clams with morel mushrooms.
KITCHEN MAKEOVER

CHEWING THE FAT WITH WATERSHED’S NEW OWNER-CHEF MATT MARCUS BY: Lia Picard Atlanta native Matt…

EAT GOOD, DO GOOD

Get your fill of great food and drink Sept. 20 at the 15th annual Taste…

FOOD NEWS – JULY / AUGUST 2018

BY: Lia Picard Savi Provisions has a new location on Pharr Road. Besides the usual…

FIRE UP THE GRILL

TWO BUCKHEAD CHEFS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE WAYS TO BARBECUE THIS SUMMER BY: Lia Picard If…

A NEW VOICE

Comic Moe Mitchell joins the cast of Q100’s The Bert Show STORY: Lia Picard Cassandra…

A HISTORIC FEAST

A NEW EXHIBIT SERVES UP A SMORGASBORD OF BARBECUE CULTURE BY: Lia Picard Atlanta is…

FOOD NEWS – JUNE 2018

Public Kitchen & Bar, now open in Phipps Plaza, brings Daniel Reed Hospitality’s Savannah concept…

SUMMER TREAT

BEAT THE HEAT WITH A SOOTHING SMOOTHIE BY: Lia Picard High temps are back, and…

GOOD KARMA

A NEW OPTION FOR FRESH, ALLERGY-FREE DINING Farm-to-table dining isn’t a new idea, but it’s…

LIFE IS BELLA

CHEWING THE FAT WITH BELLA CUCINA OWNER ALISA BARRY Bella Cucina, the Italian-inspired specialty food…

It’s game on at Dantanna’s, where your favorite teams are on the tube and your favorite steaks are on the menu.
THREE CHEERS FOR SPORTS BARS

WHERE TO CATCH THE SEASON’S BIG GAMES Come January and February, there are countless great…

THE DAILY GRIND

EAST POLE COFFEE PERKS UP BUCKHEAD Just in time for the cooler weather, Buckhead residents…