To my recollection, Batman and Robin were the original “Dynamic Duo.”
I don’t want to date myself, but I grew up watching them on the original Batman series starring Adam West and Burt Ward. Even as a young child, I snickered at the cheesy costumes, less-than-harrowing stunts and contrived plotlines, but you have to admit they got the job done and kept the streets of Gotham City […]
I had severe asthma as a child, so I wasn’t very athletic. I was happy to cheer from the sidelines, though, and over the years, I became a huge sports fan.
At one point, I could name all of the 30 NBA teams and their top scorers, could tell you the difference between an I formation and a T formation in football and knew how many laps […]
A pre-Super Bowl “Party with a Purpose” supports a local food bank
Through the Taste of the NFL event, restaurateurs such as Wayne Kostroski (below) and Atlanta’s own Kevin Rathbun (far left, posing with celebrity foodie Andrew Zimmern), have helped raise $26 million for food banks across the nation.
STORY: Mickey Goodman
In 1992, restaurateur Wayne Kostroski was chairman of the restaurant committee for the Super […]
A local mom’s first work is inspired by lessons for her own kids
Lissa Webber with her own puppy, Ladybug.
STORY: H.M. Cauley
Growing up in Buckhead, where she attended Morris Brandon Elementary and Sutton Middle School, Lissa Webber was enamored of writing. But after graduating from the University of North Carolina, her career path led her in an opposite direction. First were the years as […]
SOME LOCAL RESIDENTS’ PETS HAVE FEATHERS AND SCALES INSTEAD OF FUR
Cockatiel Nacho surveys his domain.
STORY: Laura J. Moss
According to the American Pet Products Association, 68 percent of U.S. households own a pet, and while the vast majority of them are cats and dogs, not all of our furry friends are. In fact, many of them aren’t even furry.
Thirteen percent of U.S. households are […]
A trench is a coat that remains current despite a 100-year-plus history. These timeless coverings are not only practical, their style longevity also makes them a closet essential for both men and women.
Burberry Vintage Check Cotton Trench Coat
STORY: Jessica Dauler
Burberry Vintage Check Cotton Trench Coat ($2,390)
The ever-recognizable Burberry check is as much a symbol of casual luxury and contemporary elegance as it is […]
Jami Gertz is one of the nicest people you’ll meet. I discovered this fact recently over a leisurely lunch with the actress at Chops Lobster Bar. She is warm, friendly and down-to-earth—the exact opposite of a Hollywood diva who could put on airs given her long list of impressive acting credits.
Now living in Buckhead the majority of the year and concentrating on her job as one […]
The importance of logging off our devices for maintaining a healthy relationship.
“Often, our perception of ‘the problem’ is usually the problem itself.” – Lori Whatley
STORY: Juliette Cheatham
PHOTO: Sara Hanna
In her recently published book, Effects of Texting on Marital Relationships, clinical psychologist Lori Whatley, who resides and practices in Buckhead, offers research-backed commentary about how the digital age of texting has created a new […]
Cozy up to one of Sandy Springs’ favorite pizza taverns
The ever-popular Ring of Fire is as close to perfection as pizza gets.
STORY: Rebecca Cha
PHOTOS: Sara Hanna
Hearth’s roasted Brussels sprouts are drizzled with a touch of sweet balsamic vinegar.
Hearth Pizza Tavern has a real urban feel, like the buzz of a city subway, […]
Atlanta’s historic Georgian Terrace hotel still shines a century later
STORY: H.M. Cauley
Atlanta isn’t known for its wealth of historic architecture. Sure, we have the Swan House in Buckhead, the iconic Georgia State Capitol building downtown and the L.P. Grant mansion in Grant Park. But none of these invite visitors to unpack their bags and soak up the city’s past in as glamorous a style as The […]
