Georgia Trend. July 2023. Peach season here, and if you are like me, you probably end up buying more fresh fruit than you can eat. I often find my peaches ripen faster than I can consume them and rush to find new creative ways to use them. Buying and Storing From May to September, you […]

HuffPost. July 2023. Samantha Fore is the owner/chef at Tuk Tuk, a Sri Lankan pop-up and restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky. With no background in the culinary industry, Fore carved her own path, starting as a website designer for high-end restaurants. She learned her way around food by tasting and observing, and was invited to cook at […]

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Khabar Magazine. July 2023 print. When one is in the mood for alcoholic drinks with Indian meals, the question comes up time and again: what pairs well with the bold flavors of Indian cuisine? Is there something that accentuates the spicy flavors rather than ending up a mishmash that ruins both experiences—drinking and eating? Beer […]

Khabar Magazine. July 2023 print. Seeing the Great Barrier Reef was on my bucket list for a long time. But for someone who is not a confident swimmer, it seemed out-of-bounds for me. So, earlier this year, I enrolled in personal adult swim lessons at my athletic club in Marietta. While dreaming of my upcoming […]

Georgia Trend Magazine. July 2023 print. An inconspicuous building without signage for a restaurant stands next to the King Plow Arts Center in Westside Atlanta. Walk to the back and go through an industrial-looking door to enter a modern, sexy space. With gray concrete walls and high ceilings adorned with red drapes and agave-fiber chandeliers, […]

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Explore Gwinnett Magazine. 2023-24 print edition.

Explore Gwinnett Magazine. 2023-24 print edition.

Thrillist. May 2023. Atlanta is a city that many consider the culinary capital of the South. That’s partly thanks to a vast array of cuisines, neighborhoods, and culinarians from all backgrounds that are constantly popping up across the city—but local favorites have also been holding it down for generations. From shiny new omakase spots that make for […]

Georgia Trend Magazine. May 2023. The Third Space is not your typical restaurant with a set menu or hours, or even a pop-up, but a place to nourish yourself and commune with others. Reserve a time of your choosing, eat and drink as much as you want and stay until your heart’s desire. Owner and chef […]

Atlanta Magazine. May 2023 print. Aarti Sahgal Her mission is to enable entrepreneurs with disabilities to build sustainable businesses. When Aarti Sahgal—a mother of two, the youngest of whom has Down syndrome—first moved to the U.S., she and her husband were disappointed by the lack of inclusivity and support available to kids with disabilities. She […]

AAA The Extra Mile. May 2023. Gather your friends and family and go experience some of the newest theme park rides and attractions opening this summer. From the fastest and steepest roller coasters to sci-fi stimulations and dueling water pipelines, here are some of the extreme adventures you don’t want to miss! DARKOASTER™ AT BUSCH GARDENS®—WILLIAMSBURG, […]

Thrillist. May 2023. Athens is a charming college town located an hour east of Atlanta—but it’s not all keg parties, casual food, and “go dawgs!” chants around these parts. The area is home to a wide range of dining options ready to satisfy. For a small city, you’ll be surprised at the chef-driven eateries and […]

AAA The Extra Mile. May 2023. Are you longing to hear the gentle splash of the waves and gaze at endless blue waters? This summer, embark on a unique cruise that is designed for mature travelers looking to feed their adventuresome spirits and their tastebuds.   Select your voyage based on destinations, activities, amenities, and ships […]

Khabar Magazine. May 2023 print. Over three decades back, they started out by selling wet grinders for making idli and dosa batter. Now, thanks to the ingenuity of this husband-and-wife duo, they are designers and manufacturers of innovative stone grinders that are revolutionizing the bean-to-bar chocolate industry. Andal Balu, in her conversation with Khabar, talks […]

Georgia Trend Magazine. May 2023 print. On the Georgia coast sits a white ranch-style house with picnic benches on a wraparound patio. The small, wood-paneled and homey interior feels like a watering hole created in your grandma’s living room. Hardwood floors, neon lights, pink drapes, disco balls and random knickknacks such as pineapple-shaped mirrors, baking […]

Thrillist Atlanta. April 2023. Despite its position as the largest city in the South, Atlanta’s friendly neighborhoods are full of small town charm. Some of that charm comes courtesy of farmers markets, where you can stoll with a cup of coffee, do your weekly shopping, and mingle with local producers—all while supporting small businesses and doing your […]

AAA The Extra Mile. April 2023. The open road is the perfect place to discover new locales and learn about the country. Road trips enable you to travel at your own pace, sharpen your navigating skills, and create lasting memories. This summer, plan to embark on an epic road trip—from either coast to America’s iconic […]

Georgia Trend Magazine. April 2023. As a young kid growing up in New England, Lou Thomann was fascinated with Native American culture. But it was not until when he was 53 years old, while on a family trip to Ossabaw Island in Georgia, that he rediscovered his true passion for the culture. While hiking, a naturalist introduced […]

Marriott Bonvoy Traveler. April 2023. One of the best ways to explore the country of Jordan is by taking a road trip along the Dead Sea. On the winding road that runs along the coastline, you can watch the dramatic scenery change from arid deserts and rocky cliffs to serene turquoise-blue sea. With detours to […]

Khabar Magazine. April 2023 print. I’m embarrassed to admit that even as a well-seasoned traveler, I did not know much about the country of Rwanda until recently. About the same size as the U.S. state of Maryland, this tiny landlocked nation in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa has made headlines for the gruesome […]

Marriott Bonvoy Traveler. April 2023. There’s no other place in the world where you can float in saltwater far below sea level and witness out-of-this-world landscapes within a short distance. From walking through one of the seven wonders of the modern world and stepping back in history to tasting authentic local dishes under the desert […]