ATL Adventurer

This post is sponsored by the Georgia Lottery; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Playing Cash Pop on the go at one of my favorite new brunch spots!

I grew up in Florida, where playing the lottery was a right of passage when you turned 18. Now, living in Atlanta, I’m in a very walkable neighborhood, and don’t drive much anymore - as a result, it’s been a while since I’ve played the lottery (as I’m not stopping by gas stations as much!) 

When I learned about the new Cash Pop game from The Georgia Lottery, I was super excited about how accessible it is on-the-go. You can play from your desktop at home, or from the...

I love supporting local businesses, as well as helping to promote national brands who have a great story to tell in Atlanta. SJAC Food Groups reached out to me to bring me into one of their Atlanta Zaxby's locations to try their food, and I was excited to learn how such a large, recognizable brand was connecting with their customers locally.

While meeting with the SJAC team over dinner, I was so impressed to learn that SJAC Food Groups is the largest Black-owned Zaxby's licensee in the nation. President & CEO Sterling Coleman has been working with Zaxby's for over 16 years, and now owns 8 locations in Georgia, with a 9th...

This post is sponsored by the Fernbank Museum; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Is it pouring rain and you're in search of a fun indoor activity? Or perhaps the sun is shining and you can't wait to get outside. No matter the weather, Fernbank should be at the top of your list for any Atlanta occasion.

Fernbank represents a convergence of science and nature in a bright, modern environment. Nestled in Druid Hills, but easily accessible from many Atlanta neighborhoods, it feels like a peaceful, natural oasis in the heart of the city. Fernbank features one of the largest assemblages of urban Piedmont fo...

I recently had such a cool opportunity to do a restaurant crawl at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport! A group of fellow food bloggers and I got to hop around to 5 different airport restaurants to sample their food + drinks; the food crawl was a preview for the upcoming Taste of Hartsfield-Jackson, which will be held at the airport on November 8th!

Taste of Hartsfield-Jackson will give attendees the opportunity to taste bites from 30+ airport eateries. In addition to the food + live tunes, all event proceeds will benefit No Kid Hungry! Click here to buy tickets to the event.

Here is a roundup of the 5 restaur...

I recently made my first trip to Seasons 52 (the Sandy Springs location in Atlanta) to try out their fall Harvest menu! Available now through November 21st, the Harvest menu features 3 courses (choice of salad or soup, an entree, and a Mini dessert indulgence) for just $29.95 - such a great deal!

I started off with the spinach and caramelized pear salad (I love anything with pears) before tucking into the venison chop with a side of sweet potato mash. The venison was perfectly cooked and not too gamey (so don't be afraid to try it!) I also got to try the cedar plank salmon from the Harvest menu - this is one of the most p...

As a food blogger, I regularly attend events and am constantly exposed to new restaurants & concepts. It's rare that I find truly "show-stopping" experiences involving food after more than three years of running ATL Adventurer - call me a bit jaded, but I feel like I've seen it all!

I recently had the opportunity to partner with Benihana and participate in their "Be the Chef" Experience - and I'm so excited to share how memorable and unique this experience really is! I was blown away by the food (of course), but also the amazing staff's energy and commitment to sharing the Benihana teppanyaki culture throug...

Looking for your wing fix? You're in luck. This Sunday, August 5th, Taste of Atlanta is hosting the ultimate Southern Wing Showdown in collaboration with Springer Mountain Farms + Big Green Egg!

The festival will be held at The Fairmont (on the Westside, just a few minutes from Westside Provisions District) on Sunday, August 5th from 2-5 pm, with VIP entry starting at noon. Guests can expect unique tastes of 30 wings served up by some of the South's best chefs from Atlanta to Mobile (15 from local chefs, and 15 from chefs around the Southeast!) Craft beer + live entertainment will help set the tone for this "party with a...

The newest Grub Burger Bar location is officially opening in Sandy Springs on Tuesday May 1st - I couldn't be more excited for this fun, funky new location!

I love the Grub menu - there's a mix of tasty options (like their delicious Southwest-inspired salads) and some pretty heavy duty favorites (the mac & cheese burger is a beast!) There's something for everyone, from cheese fries & boozy milkshakes to salads & bowls.

My must tries - the mac & cheese burger (it's super cheesy and a little decadent!) and the California Chicken Bowl - I loved the ancho lime vinaigrette dressing on this! If dessert is more your jam,...

*This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of The City of Brookhaven; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

This past weekend (March 24th & 25th) I had the pleasure of attending the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival at Blackburn Park. From the beautiful warm weather to a stellar performance by country music star Craig Morgan, it was the perfect way to spend a spring weekend in Atlanta!

A few of my highlights from the festival:

• The artist market was nestled under a big canopy of trees in the park - it was so fun to stroll through the different booths with a giant shaved ice!

• I got to...

*This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of The City of Brookhaven; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

The weather is finally starting to warm up in Atlanta, and you know what that means - festival season!

If you've lived in Atlanta for one or more festival seasons, chances are that you'll have a favorite. If you've never been to the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, you might have a new one this year!

Taking place on Saturday, March 24th and Sunday, March 25th at Blackburn Park, the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival is the first major event of Atlanta's spring/summer festival calendar...