In one of my first blogs on the ATL Insider, I listed a few of my favorite coffee places. One of them was Octane - a great, artful coffeehouse on the corner of Howell Mill Road and Marietta Street . Inside and out, you'll find artists, students, young couples, "coffeehouse consultants"...

Tired of the same old same old? In Atlanta there's no excuse for dining in the same restaurant twice. Here''s my list of new and worth a try: Cuerno, Peasant Bistro, Spice Market, Taverna Fiorentina, Little Alley, Cakes and Ale, Zaya, Parish, FAB's rooftop (okay, it's not new, but...

Check out Camp Destiny (usually offered at Oglethorpe University). A warm, welcoming camp run by the Atlanta Workshop Players. The focus is on being yourself, gaining confidence in front of an audience and having fun with theatre....with a bit of juggling and stage combat thrown in. My son loved his...

Paul Hagedorn opened a gallery where he is selling his own photography as well as other up and coming photographers. His profits go to 4 different charities. The gallery will be run by his two daughters. He had a wonderful opening on Thursday night. All kinds of people from the Buckhead society to downtown...