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Varuni Napoli is located in Morningside and provides delicious handmade pizza for the neighborhood and surrounding area.

Varuni Napoli offers new workplace for students

January 18, 2019

Exceptional smell. Delicious food. Satisfied customers having a good time. Varuni Napoli is a unique restaurant. Varuni Napoli opened in April 2014, serving ...

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Hattie B’s Hot Chicken is Worth the Wait

November 29, 2018

Since 2013, residents of Little Five Points and Candler Park had been waiting. After a laundromat sold its property, promises have been made for a Chick-fil-...

Walking through the front doors of Yeah! Burger in the Virginia Highlands, a poster advertising the Impossible Burger broadcasts its existence on the menu.

The Impossible Burger creates new possibilities

November 2, 2018

Once deemed impossible, a burger that tastes like meat without the use of animal products, is now possible, with the Impossible Burger. “No animal, no com...

Food trends take over millennium culture

October 6, 2017

By Rachel Hasson and Lauren VanAtta As we grow into teenagers and young adults, it seems as individuality is only on a downfall. Nowadays, we’ve n...

Baking with Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Bread and Muffin Mix

September 25, 2017

Are you looking for a fun, simple way to make delicious festive desserts for fall? Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Bread and Muffin Mix is a must-have for creating aut...

Whiskey Bird (don’t worry, mom) shows the new take on American Chinese cuisine

Aneska Walrath, Author

August 24, 2017

By Aneska Walrath A new restaurant opened in Morningside Village named Whiskey Bird. The many restaurants before it, Burger Tap, Waffold, and Timones, never stayed for very long in this area. There is no whiskey in the poultry; the restuarant just wants to highlight their classic cocktails. Located at 1409 North Highland Ave. NE, it is right in the heart of the neighborhoo...

Despite its higher price, we rated Five Guys the highest

Quest for the Best: masterfully spun milkshakes

May 24, 2017

By Jack Rafferty and Lauren Van Atta As school draws to a close and temperatures rise, it is the perfect time to search for the Grady area’s most...

Award-winning restaurant fulfills owner’s dreams

The Southerner

May 24, 2017

By Parker Killenberg Starting with the complimentary valet, the overwhelming hospitality of Staplehouse was apparent. Jen Hidinger and her late husband Ryan had the idea for Staplehouse many years ago, but it took a horrible tragedy and creative minds to turn their dreams into reality. With the overflow of positive energy when you enter the restaurant, it is obvious that...

Insomnia Cookies

The Southerner

May 18, 2017

Ever since the creation of Insomnia cookies company, the midnight snackers and sweet tooth lovers of the world have been divulging in warm deserts delivered right to your door. Insomnia cookies delivers freshly made desserts from 9 am-3am and also has numerous locations around the midtown area where pickup is available. Insomnia cookie currently has ninety locations across Ame...

Grand Champion BBQ makes a slam dunk

March 8, 2017

By Kassidy Kelley and Frankie Clarke Krog Street Market has always been a go-to location for restaurant owners of trendy and multicultural eateries to ...

Java Jive

Alex Opsahl

February 2, 2017

By Maddie McDaniel When you first walk into Java Jive, it takes you back in time. Decorated like a diner from the 1950’s, Java Jive is complete with retro decor and vintage furniture, giving you the feeling that this will be a good, classic breakfast place. The low-key diner is cash only and closes at 2 p.m. on weekdays and 2:30 p.m. on weekends. Located on 790 P...

Nick’s Food To Go

Abby Thomasson

December 9, 2016

[slideshow_deploy id='63560'] Nestled in the outskirts of downtown Atlanta, Nick’s Food To Go stands as a small inconspicuous building embellished painted with local artist’s murals. “Best gyro” is advertised in the front and a small outdoor eating area with flowers and umbrellas offer an intimate space to enjoy your food. When you order your food owner Nick Poul...