The first days of Summer brings more than warm weather - an onslaught of first dates. Now, the only thing better than the perfect outfit is a great conversation piece to spur some small talk. If you're stumped for ideas, check out these quirky pieces and tasty places! Parish Foods & Goods Inman...

Quick and casual, a burger solves many dining dilemmas - from first dates to unexpected family dinners. If squelching and squishing raw meat just isn't an option, you're in luck - Atlanta has three of the best burger joints around. Of course, this quintessential Summer dish isn't complete...

Chef Paul Albrecht has been an Atlanta phenomenon for 32 years. From his early days with Pano's & Paul's to his current successes with his Great Food Group Inc. restaurants, Chef Paul is a master at tapping into the city's desires. Today you can find the chef heading up the kitchen of...

Your mom is unique. Forget those routine, pre-fixe menus and give her a tasty treat she'll love almost as much as she loves you! Brunch For flowers, fish and fine cuisines , enjoy a Mother's Day brunch at the Georgia Aquarium ! Prepared by Wolfgang Puck Catering, the brunch menu features traditional...

Eddie's Attic Live music venue Decatur Here's a great idea for your mid-week music fix. Head over to Eddie's Attic - the city's premier live music venue. In fact, it's the only spot in Atlanta with a "listening room", where talking and smoking is prohibited. Far from being...

Hotel Palomar is Midtown's newest boutique accommodations. A delightfully stylish addition to its artsy neighborhood, the Palomar's 304 guest rooms create a sophisticated yet comfortable getaway with luxurious linens, in-room spa services and clever amenities. Proof that brains can indeed come...

Lookingglass Alice Alliance Theatre Through May 2 Tickets start at $20 Based on Lewis Carroll's timeless tale, Lookingglass Alice "puts the wonder back in Wonderland". Performed at the Alliance Theatre's reconfigured stage, kids and adults alike will be mesmerized as Alice slips and...

Tucked away in the vivacious Poncy-Highland area, Café di Sol is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. A laid-back staff spreads the casual but intimate vibe of the outdoor patio throughout the interior, while perfect portions priced affordably leave you full but not stuffed. From the red lights strung...

Tucked into the lush scenery of one of the city's most luxurious neighborhoods, the InterContinental Buckhead hotel is home to Atlanta's only cognac bar as well as the acclaimed 24-hour French Brasserie. Featuring the nation's largest selection of cognac, XO Bar is the perfect answer for...

King Lear The Shakespeare Tavern Through April 4 th Adult admission starts at $24 Presented by the nation's one and only Shakespeare Tavern - King Lear is the latest endeavor of this Original Practice concept. Part playhouse and part pub, every inch is swathed in the rustic, European charm which...