December 2020
Features
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Behind Georgia’s Covid-19 dashboard disaster
The Georgia Department of Public Health saw its reputation scorched as a result of the state’s ridiculed Covid-19 dashboard. But as it turns out, the health department had little control over the troubled site.
Best of Atlanta 2020: Work & Play
The best of Atlanta for work and play in 2020, including best athlete, way to spend a Saturday night, people to have your back in an argument, and more.
Best of Atlanta 2020: Arts & Culture
The best of Atlanta’s arts and culture in 2020, including best new album, best neighborhood art walk, best online access, best poet, and more.
Best of Atlanta 2020: Style & Design
The best of Atlanta’s style and design in 2020, including best new home decor, stationary, furniture consignment, sneaker shop, and more.
Best of Atlanta 2020: Beauty & Fitness
The best of Atlanta’s beauty and fitness trends in 2020, including best new men’s spa, high-energy class, virtual trainer, outdoor yoga, and more.
Best of Atlanta 2020: Food & Drink
The best of Atlanta’s food and drink in 2020, including best new restaurant, new chef, burger, diner, new barbecue, and more.
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The Connector
Eyedrum endures: The grandmother of Atlanta’s DIY scene reboots, but the mission remains
Just when it looked like it might be gone for good, Eyedrum announced a new headquarters on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, set to open in spring 2021.
Blaire Erskine is not a politician’s daughter. Or the Costco guy’s wife.
Atlanta comedian Blaire Erskine discusses becoming internet famous for her deadpan spoofs of 2020 tropes
One of Atlanta’s largest remaining forests has been saved. Now what?
The forgotten forest long known as Lake Charlotte Nature Preserve stands to become one of Atlanta’s largest public parks, an archaeological treasure trove, and a model for urban forestland preservation.
The Bite
The verdict on 3 new Atlanta restaurants: Chi Chi Vegan Taco Shop, Woodward & Park, and Brown Bag Seafood
Plant-based tacos in Reynoldstown, a (fun) hodgepodge menu in Grant Park, and fast-casual seafood in Midtown.
An ode to the Atlanta restaurants and bars we lost during the pandemic
This is a year when too many beloved spots had to shut down for reasons that transcend the standard ones (and for reasons that, at this time last year, would have been unimaginable), and I fear many more will follow.
Say bye-bye to 2020 with these cocktail recipes from Atlanta bartenders
Mix and shake these drinks at home to bid adieu to 2020—and to toast the bartenders we’ve sorely missed.
The Goods
11 stylish Atlanta gifts for 2020
We scoured local shops for totes fit for outdoor hangs, plush home goods (including a corkscrew), and a bit of bling to brighten the holidays.
5 great Atlanta self-care gifts (that you can absolutely gift to yourself)
The end-of-year antidote for you and yours: kits with soothing bath salts, hot teas, and cozy socks
My Style: Elementary school teacher Anna Greene
Art teacher Anna uses her creativity—and her “wardrobe crafting”—to bring joy to her students during challenging times.
