June 2019
Features
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Keisha’s no Kasim: Inside Bottoms’s very different City Hall
Her critics worried she would be an extension of Kasim Reed. But after more than a year in office, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms wants you to know she’s leading the city on her own terms.
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The Connector
Six OTP amphitheaters worth the trip this summer
As the heat turns up, so does the volume at outdoor concerts just a short drive from Atlanta.
From the baseball field to the broadcast booth, Jeff Francoeur is still knocking it out of the park
Homegrown phenom and former Atlanta Brave Jeff Francoeur starts his first season as the Braves’ lead analyst, offering commentary alongside veteran play-by-play announcer Chip Caray. A look into why he was more nervous for this job than being an MLB pro.
In an Atlanta NICU, babies can be soothed by their mothers’ voices—whether mom is there or not
Inside Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the sound of a mother singing the alphabet song backed by an acoustic guitar to her newborn baby plays from a CD player. Little Lullabies, a music therapy program started by music therapist Hannah Ivey, allows parents to comfort their NICU babies, even when obligations keep them away from the hospital.
Curator Michael Rooks has helped bridge the gap between the High Museum and local artists
Running June 1 to September 29, Michael Rooks’ new High Museum of Art exhibition, Of Origins and Belonging, Drawn From Atlanta, features six local artists, most of whom come from immigrant backgrounds. Up next: Rooks wants to bring the world to Atlanta.
Don’t Miss List: Our top 5 event picks for June
Ariana Grande comes to State Farm Arena, commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans at Juneteenth Atlanta Parade, and tour Glover Park and the historic Marietta Square with the Marietta Square Food Tour.
A documentary explores the black pioneers of Atlanta’s broadcast past
On a summer morning in 1967, Lorenzo “Lo” Jelks walked into the WSB-TV studios for his first day of work. That wouldn’t have been noteworthy, except that Jelks, an American descendant of enslaved Africans, would be the first black on-air reporter at what was then (and now) one of the largest television stations in the Southeast.
The Bite
Review: Nina & Rafi’s Detroit Red-Top is Atlanta’s new pizza obsession
O4W Pizza owner Anthony Spina has returned to Atlanta with a new concept: Nina & Rafi. Atlantans had been eagerly anticipating the Grandma Pie’s homecoming, but it isn’t on Nina & Rafi’s menu. Could his Detroit Red Top possibly live up to grandma’s hype?
Review: Japanese barbecue chain Gyu-Kaku gives Atlantic Station some dining cred
Given the dearth of decent dining options at Atlantic Station, Gyu-Kaku stands out from the other chains. It’s your best bet for a pre-movie steak and beer.
The verdict on 3 new Atlanta restaurants: Boxcar, Lazy Betty, and Pancake Social
Drink hundreds of different beers and wines at West End’s Boxcar, get an incredible taste of a high-end menu at Ron Hsu’s Lazy Betty in Candler Park, and stuff yourself with Anne Quatrano’s brunch options at Pancake Social in Ponce City Market.
Dear chefs: Stop it with the useless garnishes
There is little new or particularly cool about the practice of depositing doodads I can barely see, let alone taste, on my plate. Plus: Long live quiche! (Especially Sarah O’Brien’s at Little Tart Bakeshop.)
Why is it so hard to bake bread with Georgia wheat?
When it comes to loaves, Georgia lacks a local grain economy—the bread corollary to farm-to-table. It’s a logistical and agricultural problem that bakers and farmers hope to correct.
A cocktail from kitchen scraps: Gunshow’s seasonal tonic makes the most of leftovers
A lemon slice here, a twist of orange there, and a gazillion plastic straws: Bars create a lot of waste. But by phasing out those straws and using the whole fruit, Atlanta bartenders are joining the growing low-waste cocktail movement.
The Goods
8 things Atlanta’s top trainers think while they’re coaching
When you’re in a fitness class, do you ever wonder what the instructor is thinking or marvel at her relentless energy? As a fitness instructor for 12 years, here are some of my innermost thoughts.
This penthouse patio has breathtaking views of downtown and west Atlanta
Homeowner Matthew Quinn had to catch his breath when he first walked into this empty penthouse. The lush rooftop rooms are decked out for entertaining and provide incredible views of downtown and west Atlanta.
My Style: Elizabeth Mashburn, creative jack-of-all-trades for the family’s fashion brand
For team Mashburn, business is a family affair. Sid and Ann have been a fixture in the Atlanta design community for more than a decade. Their eldest daughter (of five), Elizabeth, is helping elevate the company to a national lifestyle brand. Having grown up surrounded by classic, compelling design, her style is easy and confident.
Power up this summer’s style with a shock of neon
We hope your sunnies are handy, because we are in a full-on Neon Moment. This season’s trend will give you flashbacks to the days of spandex, big hammer pants, and even bigger hair.
Miscellaneous
Sine Die 1964: Ending the legislative session? One representative said “not on my watch.”
On Sine Die in 1964, heated debates raged over plans to give metro Atlanta two of Georgia’s 10 congressional seats. Democratic representative Denmark Groover tried to halt the formal end of the 40-day legislative session by ripping a clock from a wall, causing it to fall to the ground below.
