Food + Beverage

Cooking, From The Heart

Three dishes to note on the Roswell dining season this month. Article by Summer Robinson Chefs are inspired by their past, their present and the ingredients that surround them. Perhaps they start with a recipe from their childhood, remembering the emotions, the warmth and the hands around the table. Or, maybe a visit to a local farm sparks an idea that leads to a featured dish. This month, we asked about the dishes chefs are most proud of. And, lucky us. We have these restaurants within reach...

Sports + Recreation

Local Favorites

Article and Photography by Elite Skillz Sports and Fitness They have one goal: to empower children through active programs to become the best version of themselves. They offer after-school, school break camps, evening classes, birthday parties, parent's night out, and a ton of free community events throughout the year! Weekly Skillz classes include karate, tumbling, dance, sports, art, yoga, and ninja parkour, providing a variety of enrichment options for kids in a safe, clean, and...

Food + Beverage

Cool Can, Smarter Sipping

Loosen up, stay engaged, and stay in control Article by Sue G. Collins Spencer McManes is a smart guy. He attended Blessed Trinity High School and Yale University where he studied political science and played football. He then moved to Washington, DC to work under Stanley McChrystal at the consulting firm, McChrystal Group, before moving to Austin, TX and taking on a career in technology startups. His wisest decision and best move? “I went through a ‘sober-curious’ phase of my life when I...

Fitness

Exploring The Appalachian Trail and Self

Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Courtesy of Hudson Brock It was a fortuitous meeting with Peanut Butter and Corn Syrup that sealed the deal for Hudson Brock to hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine.  A graduate of Holy Trinity and Kennesaw State University, Hudson grew up hiking with his dad and while his college schedule was upended during COVID, he started backpacking solo. “That next year I was hiking a section of the AT near Blood Mountain and met two hikers walking...

Food + Beverage

Roswell's Own Tail-Gate Throw- Down!

Kicking off the Football Season in Ultimate Taste test Style Article by Dana Gurela | Photography by Lindsey On October 18th, Roswell's culinary scene came together for a super fun  Tailgate Throw-Down  at Deep Roots. Local restaurants and chefs battled it out to showcase their tailgate-inspired creations. A panel of “expert" judges, the Roswell High School Football Senior parents, were tasked with the difficult job of determining the winners in each category. The competition was fierce, with...

Home + Design

Renovate It!

Locally Sourced Home and Design Remodeling is here! Article by Roswell City Lifestyle Staff James Silvers has been in business 10 years as Home Pro Improvements with his partner Justin Bormin, but in the remodeling industry for 23. He decided to get into renovation and remodeling by starting out renovating and flipping residential properties in 2001. He then pivoted to occupied residential remodeling in 2016 as the retail housing market started becoming over-valued. James says, "his favorite...

Food + Beverage

Honoring a Culinary Legacy

The Chef Mix McCrory Foundation – Eat, Drink Well, and Give Back Article by Lisa Weltsch | Photography by Jolie Loren   Jon Michael McCrory, affectionately known as Chef Mix by the countless hospitality vendors, purveyors, chefs, restaurateurs, and both front and back of house staff he inspired, was a man with a life-long passion for creating, cooking, teaching, and giving back. For nearly 35 years, Chef Mix dedicated his professional career to the hospitality industry, leaving a lasting...

Arts + Culture

Going Wild

Community and Nature at Wild Birds Unlimited Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Wild Birds Unlimited Jessica Janes loves birds and sharing their wonders with folks of all ages. She and her team at Wild Birds Unlimited, Alpharetta not only answer daily questions from customers (best food to attract a mama robin?) but also offer programs, classes and workshops for curious individuals, families and groups who want to learn together.  Jessica and her husband Gregg bought the store on their...

Food + Beverage

HomemakaseATL:

Bringing Michelin Level Traditional Japanese Omakase to Your Home Article by Tran Bui | Photography by Aurora Photography & Albright Photography Imagine a dining experience so extraordinary that it transforms your home into a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant. HomemakaseATL provides a unique in-home Edomae omakase journey that turns every meal into a celebration of authentic Japanese flavors and unique culinary mastery. Founded by Chef Alex Candelas and Irina Rosca, this innovative...

Health + Wellness

Lifting Into History

East Cobb’s own Hampton Morris wins a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics Article by Sydney Kate Lewis What started as an intent to grow stronger for soccer has since transformed into weightlifting history. Hampton Morris, a 20-year-old Marietta resident and Alan C. Pope High School graduate, returned from Paris with a bronze medal in hand from the 61kg class of the men’s weightlifting event in the 2024 Olympics. “It feels amazing,” Hampton said upon his return home. “I’m still not sure that it...