The Alpharetta Arts Streetfest is Going Virtual!

Amber RandhawaWhat's Happening Around Atlanta

Ordinarily we would be telling you where to go and what to do to celebrate spring in Atlanta. This year is a little different, with many events being postponed or cancelled completely. The Alpharetta Arts Streetfest is taking a different approach. The 16th annual festival will now take place online, where you will still be able to shop for incredible …

Let Atlanta Know What You Think

Amber RandhawaWhat's Happening Around Atlanta

The City of Atlanta is asking residents what they think about the reopening of businesses and restaurants. In a survey posted on the #ATLStrong website, the city is asking citizens to let them know how comfortable they are with a variety of business types reopening to the public. Other questions include what safety measures citizens plan to take if they …

A City of Green Thumbs

Amber RandhawaWhat's Happening Around Atlanta

You may have noticed that in spite of shelter-in-place orders, the parking lots at your local Home Depots, hardware stores and nurseries seem to always be full. That’s because at-home gardening is experiencing quite a boom in popularity while Americans are spending so much time at home. From experienced amateur farmers to first timers, it seems like everyone is trying …

Ready to Dine In….Outside?

Amber RandhawaWhat's Happening Around Atlanta

As we have already seen, many restaurant owners across Atlanta are not comfortable with reopening their dining rooms to patrons, in spite of the order from Governor Kemp allowing them to do so. Some feel that reopening is happening too soon, and while they desperately want to begin rehiring furloughed staff, they want to do so only when it is …

Restaurant Restrictions for those Reopening

Amber RandhawaWhat's Happening Around Atlanta

Atlanta restaurants are faced with a difficult decision right now. Since Governor Kemp has lifted the ban on dining inside bars and restaurants, each business owner must decide if they can, and should, attempt to comply with the new restrictions in place for those reopening. Can they adequately protect their staff and patrons? Can they follow the newly released mandates …

When Will Atlanta Restaurants Really Reopen?

Amber RandhawaWhat's Happening Around Atlanta

Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to begin reopening certain businesses in Georgia has met with mixed responses by many around the state. A few businesses such as hair salons and massage therapy services are allowed to reopen beginning today, with more industries following suit next week. Restaurants will be allowed to resume dine-in service starting on Monday, April 27th, but just …

Walia Hospitality Group Helping the Community

Amber RandhawaGiving Back, What's Happening Around Atlanta

Today we are shining the spotlight on Walia Hospitality Group, which operates Cafe Bombay Indian Bistro and Masti Indian Street Eats in Atlanta, along with Ashiana Banquet Hall in Norcross. While Ashiana is closed to bookings at the moment, Cafe Bombay and Masti are still serving up their Indian specialties for take-out and delivery through your preferred food delivery app. …

Help Willy’s Help Atlanta!

Amber RandhawaGiving Back, What's Happening Around Atlanta

Like many Atlanta restaurants, Willy’s Mexicana Grill is working hard to offer assistance to others in our community. Willy’s has over 30 locations in Atlanta and around North Georgia, in cities like Cartersville and Athens. To do their part to help Atlantans during the Coronavirus pandemic, they’ve started a GoFundMe account with a goal of raising $2,500 per week to …