Good Grit Magazine. Spring 2025 print. Each day, thousands of locals and visitors walk, bike, and ride scooters along the popular Atlanta Belt Line, stopping at one of the many bars and restaurants that dot the popular 22 mile attraction. Behind the smiling faces of these strangers, there is often hidden loneliness or depression—the stress […]

Georgia Trend Magazine. Feb 2025 print. Osteria Olio takes you on a trip around Italy through your palate and is a lovely addition to the growing fine-dining scene in Athens.

Khabar Magazine. Feb 2025 print. This Valentine’s Day, create a homemade celebrate to stimulate the senses.

AAA The Extra Mile. Jan 2025 If you’re looking to explore hard-to-reach destinations in comfort and intimacy, a river cruise offers several benefits. First, these smaller ships can navigate some of the world’s narrowest rivers, accessing remote areas and docking you into the heart of charming towns and city centers. Second, you won’t have to […]

HuffPost. Jan 2025 Golden milk lattes, turmeric face masks, turmeric pills and turmeric powder are everywhere, from social media advertisements to retail stores and shopping malls. You may opt for one, tempted by the promise of natural health benefits. But before buying into any trend, it’s important to understand what the product is, what’s in […]

Georgia Trend. Jan 2025. When I first moved to metro Atlanta in 1997, everyone directed me to Buford Highway – an iconic stretch of international restaurants that offered unique flavors from all over Asia and Latin America. It was an unparalleled culinary journey! And over nearly three decades, I have seen many food halls and […]

Khabar Magazine. January 2025 Print. The superfoods enterprise brings single origin spices from Meghalaya to the U.S.

Georgia Trend. Dec 2024 We all have our preferred neighborhood restaurants where we go to comfort our cravings. But if you’re seeking a variety of culinary options in a beautiful setting, you may want to head to the biophilic wellness community of Serenbe, about 35 miles southwest of Atlanta. Spend the day or a weekend […]

Best trips of 2025 in Georgia as featured in the official state travel guide.

AAA The Extra Mile. Dec 2024. Venture on a trip to the world’s most captivating and remote destinations, so isolated that you can reach them only by ship. These are not private billionaire-owned islands or cruise line-designed party hubs. From the Subantarctic Islands of New Zealand to the dramatic fjords of Norway, these remote destinations […]

Time Out. December 2024. I packed neutral colored clothing, a safari hat and a pair of boots in my carry-on. Then I loaded my car and drove from my home in the suburbs of Atlanta along Interstate-20. But this time, I did not turn into the exit towards Atlanta airport. Instead, I headed straight to the Georgia […]

Khabar Magazine. Dec 2024 print. When South Asian chocolatiers infuse this favorite decadence with desi flavors like paan, mango, chili, cardamom, rasmalai, and even black pepper, the results are enticing!

Atlanta Magazine. Nov 2024 print. Today, Gokul Sweets stands as a haven for Indian Americans like me who long for those neighborhood stands we grew up with. Read the online version here…

HuffPost. Nov 2024. I clearly remember that morning. I was only 4 years old. For some reason, the nursery class was let out early. I ran through the front door of my home, into my grandma’s bedroom, which is the first thing I always did when I returned from school. But instead of seeing her […]

Georgia Trend. Nov 2024 As you head to Thanksgiving celebrations and holiday parties, can you imagine not being able to eat or drink at all? Food is such an integral part of society that someone who cannot participate in the simple act of dining with others can often feel isolated. That’s how Katherine Wolf felt […]

National Geographic Travel. Nov 2024. Stay at these exceptional hotels and explore some of the state’s distinct landscapes from stunning deserts and lakes to night skies and national parks. ~ Continue reading on National Geographic Travel…

Khabar Magazine. November 2024 print. At a time and place when an Indian lunch feels inaccessible, this innovate restaurant offers an easier way to enjoy fresh Indian food at the office.

Georgia Trend Magazine. Oct 2024. For a cup of coffee to be called specialty coffee, the beans must have received a score of more than 80 points (out of 100) on the Coffee Review scale. The grading scale is set by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), an organization dedicated to make specialty coffee a thriving, equitable, […]

Marriott Bonvoy Traveler. Oct 2024. Traveling in the off-season can be exhilarating. It can mean avoiding crowds — and getting better vacation photos — around hot spots. It can also get you more attentive service at restaurants and free admission days to museums and attractions.  When booking an off-season stay, you can avail yourself of hotels discounts, […]

Georgia Trend Magazine. Oct 2024 print. Sitting atop Lookout Mountain, Auld Alliance is the first Scottish/French fine-dining restaurant in the country.

Khabar Magazine. Oct 2024 print. Incorporate KUTTU (buckwheat) in your globally-inspired cooking.

Georgia Trend. Sept 2024. When I walked around the Vining Farmers Market on a recent Thursday afternoon, I was amazed by the selection of prepared international foods available. Entrepreneurs were selling Caribbean ginger juices, Filipino style empanadas, lucuma fruit ice cream and ube baked goods. As I browsed through the offerings, an eager woman invited me to […]

AAA The Extra Mile. Sept 2024. Want to dive deeper into the ports of call on your next Royal Caribbean cruise? Check out Royal Caribbean’s exciting and diverse lineup of shore excursions. Whether you are seeking an adrenaline-pumping adventure, a lesson in ancient history, a demonstration in the local cuisine or anything in between, Royal Caribbean’s myriad shore […]

HuffPost. Sept 2024. Mexican chef Jesus “Chuy” Mendez-Fragoso talks about what illegal immigrants need to become documented and to contribute economically. Jesus “Chuy” Mendez-Fragoso is the owner of multiple bar and restaurant concepts in Birmingham, Alabama, including The Louis Bar and Unos Tacos in the Pizitz Food Hall, Adios Bar, and upcoming Salud, plus he’s a franchise owner […]