SAVORING THE RITUAL OF MATCHA TEA
STORY: Angela Hansberger
Tranquil voices, the gentle sound of a bamboo whisk, steaming bowls of foamed molten vibrant green—there’s so much more to a cup of matcha than pouring hot water over crushed tea leaves. Matcha is Zen in a cup. Matcha is on drink menus and in pastry cases these days in everything from ice cream to doughnuts. You can even […]
WINTER COCKTAILS THAT WARM FROM WITHIN
The Smoke in the Valley is the perfect drink for sipping next to the fire pits on Arnette’s Chop Shop’s second-story terrace.
STORY: Angela Hansberger
The Iberian Pig’s Amigo, the Devil arrives in a glass bottle. photo: Heidi Harris
As the seasons change, so does our quest for pleasing cocktails. […]
Fall-centric potions for Halloween, the Hunter’s Moon and more
HUNTER’S MOON PUNCH
STORY AND PHOTOS: Angela Hansberger
The arrival of crisp autumn weather is reason enough to celebrate the season. Add to that the changing leaves and harvest flavors of apples, pumpkins and warming fall spices, and it’s downright magic. If you gather your crew to admire the Hunter’s Full Moon (Oct. 13), for […]
Celebrating the centennial of the classic cocktail
STORY: Angela Hansberger
Invented 100 years ago, the Negroni is a perfect example of a three-part cocktail structure: one part spirit, one part sweet and one part bitter. Traditionally, it’s stirred with equal parts Campari, gin and vermouth, but it’s an easy classic for variations.
We owe the creation of the ruby-hued drink to Camillo Negroni, a count from Florence, Italy. An […]
The tasty fruit shouldn’t just be reserved for Bloody Marys
The annual Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival celebrates the fact that tomatoes are equally as good in a glass as they are on plate.
STORY: Angela Hansberger
PHOTO: Erik Meadows, Brett Ferencz
The summertime thrill of slicing a vine-ripe tomato is a catalyst for poetry. They arrive in abundance and burst with color and lush flavor. […]
Day drink with a refreshing spritz
While brunching at Dantanna’s, diners can trade the traditional Bloody Mary for an effervescent, aromatic spritz. Mia Yakel
STORY: Angela Hansberger
Summer’s sizzling afternoons call for a sipper that follows the rules for cocktailing under the sun: easy, fizzy, refreshing and low in alcohol. Enter the spritz. Originating in the northeast of Italy, it’s a drink splashed together with a […]
Sip and savor Georgia’s official state fruit
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STORY: Angela Hansberger
Photos: Brett Ferencz
It’s peach season. Our state’s namesake fruit begins ripening mid-May, and soon local markets will be flush with juicy, fragrant peaches. The U.S. has more than 300 varieties—four dozen from Georgia alone. Tasty and packed with vitamins, fiber and potassium, peaches can be seen everywhere, from menus to license plates. Here are six […]
IT’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY ALL YEAR LONG AT THESE LOCAL PUBS
MEEHAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE
STORY: Angela Hansberger
Come March 17, we have a valid justification for wearing green and drinking beer. But you don’t have to wait till St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate Irish culture. Both authentic and unique, Atlanta’s Irish taverns preserve a time and way of life full of laughter, comfort food and seriously […]
COCKTAILS REINVENTED WITH ZERO ALCOHOL
MEDICINE MAN
STORY: Angela Hansberger
APPLE-OPAL BASIL
It’s the new year, when everyone’s calendars fill with the marks of lofty resolutions and goals of self-improvement. Let’s face it: The holidays can make us feel a bit pickled. Along with working out, meditating and organizing, many of us opt to start the […]
LEARN THE NUANCES OF THE WINE WORLD’S UNDERDOG
photo: Brett Ferencz
STORY: Angela Hansberger
While it’s the darling of sommeliers and cocktail makers, sherry is a hard sell for the average tippler. An aficionado knows of its transportive qualities that conjure halcyon days near the Mediterranean seaside, but the average drinker is often dissuaded by images of sweet stuff being dusted off for the holidays or […]
