In Search of Huitlacoche — Rosa Mexicano

Inspired by an episode of Anthony Bourdain’s show, we decided to search for huitlacoche in Atlanta. Also known as corn smut or Mexican truffle, huitlacoche actually bares no physical resemblance to a truffle. It is a powdery substance made up of grey/black spores that grow inside an ear of corn causing the corn kernels to […]

Art on the Square 2009

Including juried art, pottery, jewelry, and photography, Gwinnett County’s Art on the Square juried art event begins today.

When:

Friday — May 22, 2009 — 10:00am to 8:00pm Saturday — May 23, 2009 — 10:00am to 5:00pm

For More Information: VisitLawrenceville

Historic Lawrenceville Square (area surrounding Gwinnett Historic Courthouse) Crogan […]

Cold Comfort @ Morelli's

Rum Raisin + Sweet Potato Pie + Sugar Cone = JOY

The absolute definition of comfort food in a cone. What a great way to turn all of the best deadly rich fall flavors into a deadly rich ice cream treat! This decadent combination is my current favorite blend of Morelli’s Ice Cream flavors. But, […]

MondoHomo 2009

May 21-25, 2009

eyedrum 290 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, SE Atlanta, GA 30312

Polaroidland @ Mint Gallery

New work by Ryan Nabulsi Two bodies of work will be presented. “Things Left Behind” and “Dead On Arrival” are two sets of work using Polaroid SX-70. These shows will investigate how polaroids can exist in an age of digital domination.

MINT Gallery 684 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue — Unit B Atlanta, GA 30312

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Atlanta Caribbean Carnival 2009

Bad Luck at El Tesoro?

The Setting: This restaurant is housed in a bungalow just off of Decatur’s city square. Porch seating, indoor seating and large group seating on the lawn. Two good-sized squares of lawn border the entry walk, we take in the quiet surroundings and think this is great. We sit happily on the porch and take in […]

Spruill Spring Pottery & Art Sale 2009

Spruill Education Center 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30338 770 394 3447

St. John's Mid East Food Festival 2009

Mid East Food Festival 2009 Saturday — May 16, 2009 — noon to 9:00pm Sunday — May 17, 2009 — noon to 4:00pm

Middle Eastern Food, Pastries, Music, and Dance

And, a specialty market offering food, books and cultural items for sale.

St. John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church 1428 Ponce de […]

Callanwolde's Spring Pottery Sale

Pottery (above) by Chase Folsom

Callanwolde’s Spring Pottery Sale 2009

May 16-17, 2009 — 10:00am to 5:00pm

Functional, decorative and sculptural ceramic art will be available for sale this weekend. Ceramic pieces for sale have been created by Callanwolde’s pottery program instructors and assistants.

Want to take an […]