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Happiest Hour

This summer, craft your next happy hour so that your home is the place where everyone wants to be. Photography: Russ Youngblood Product Styling: William Duffee-Braun Heated Midtown Marg |¾ C. Tequila ½ C. Triple Sec ¼ C. Lime Juice 1 C. Jalapeno Infused Simple Syrup Ice Jalapeno Slices for Garnish Lime Slices for Garnish Salt for Glass Rim Combine Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime juice, and Simple Syrup in Blender, Fill with ice, Blend until smooth, Pour in Salted Glass,…

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All ‘Hail’ Sophisticated Spice

  • April 25, 2017
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Culinary fusion gets an upgrade with singular flavors and elegant ambiance nestled in the heart of Midtown.  By Mike Fleming Until now, you may have only heard the phrase ‘Jai Ho’ in the Bollywood-inspired theme from Slumdog Millionaire. Now with the opening of Jai Ho Kitchen & Bar steps from the Belt Line and Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta has something new to sing about. Translated roughly as ‘Hallelujah!’ or ‘Hail!’ the name is fitting for Midtown diners, who have plenty…

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Food, Fun, and Fabulous Fare

Get your warm weather groove back with a dozen patios, pubs and party places that make spring pop. By James Parker Sheffield With great weather comes great social-calendar responsibility. Gay Atlantans hit the streets in search of the perfect spot to soak up the sun, kick back cocktails, and enjoy the best in playful seasonal menus. In that spirit, the following pages deliver a season’s worth of eateries to try or rediscover, whether you’re looking to laze away a few…

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Picked Fresh and Made to Order

  • February 27, 2017
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Atlanta serves up the freshest ingredients to quash your springtime cravings for lighter, satisfying fare. By James Parker Sheffield The onset of spring always sets gay Atlanta buzzing. When flowers are blooming and boys are playing outside, we need the right kind of fuel to keep us at the top of our game. The junk food stashes we’ve been hoarding between Halloween and Valentine’s Day must go. It’s time to ramp up for healthier choices. Fortunately, Atlanta restaurants are prepared…

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Confessions of a Terrible Holiday Party

Real stories. Real people. Really blown attempts at gay seasonal gatherings in Atlanta serve as hosting lessons for the rest of us. By Mike Fleming Friends and family coming together for good cheer is such a warming thought this time of year. You’ll just invite some folks, you say. It will be rewarding, you tell yourself. It can be super low maintenance, you think. Think again. Without some forethought and your head in the game as you make plans, your…

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Close Out the Year at These New Year’s Eve Rooms with a View

  • November 30, 2016
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Make New Year’s Eve memorable with these fabulous options for the year’s last meal with easy access to Atlanta’s Peach Drop. By James Parker Sheffield Here comes your last chance to treat yourself in 2016. It’s safe to say all the gays in the gayborhood earned a good meal and craft cocktails, at the very least. We endured an election cycle that resembled our least favorite parts of the Hunger Games, plus we lost Prince and Bowie. Some festive self-care…

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AGLCC’s ‘Out in the Kitchen’ serves up a Culinary Affair to Remember

  • November 30, 2016
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The chef-curated tastes of Out in the Kitchen return with Atlanta’s gay professionals mixing business with pleasure for the holidays. By Matthew Holley Let the holiday eating begin! Gay Atlanta’s December calendar kicks off the season of indulgent dining with the annual Out in the Kitchen soiree with Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. For the fifth year, the event features premier Atlanta chefs serving a tasting menu to celebrate the season and send off the year in style.…

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Keep on Food Truckin’ in Atlanta

  • October 26, 2016
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Look out, burrito cart. Atlanta is teaming with food truck options that put a gourmet spin on grabbing a quick, delicious bite. By Mike Fleming The closest most of us got to a food truck until recent years was probably at Atlanta Pride festival. If you're lucky, maybe there was a tamale or sweet potato pie lady at the office. Now the Food Truck sensation is full blown, and Atlanta is all over it. As city laws catch up to…

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Crafty Cocktail Recipes for Fall

  • October 26, 2016
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Our Specialty Cocktail Guide of Harvest Drinks to Pour All the Way Through Autumn Photography by Russ Youngblood Product Styling by William Duffee-Braun A special thank you to Finlandia, Jack Daniels, Korbel, Herradura, and Woodford. Please enjoy responsibly. Gentleman’s Fizz Bubbles tickle the brain, bourbon makes sure it’s working. Ingredients: 1 Part Woodford Bourbon 3 Parts Ginger Beer 3 Dashes of Bitters Directions: Fill a festive cocktail glass with ice. Add Woodford Bourbon and top with ginger beer. Shake in…

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Great Pride Dining Just Steps Away from the Park

  • September 29, 2016
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After you’ve done funnel cakes and turkey legs at Pride, put a few extra steps on your FitBit for a meal break from mayhem in the park. By Mike Fleming Atlanta Pride done right means different ways for different gays. Some plan their park days around the acts on stage. Others strategically position themselves for people-watching. And just about everyone will have a plan for food while out and about in Piedmont Park. Festival organizers do a pretty good job…