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When I was in Spain, friends and coworkers would get together at cafes and casual restaurants for a drink and snacks in the evening. This is when we would have an aperitif of cocktails, campari or Rose, along with olives, nuts, cured meats, cheese and bread. It was only around nine or ten pm that […]

Spice Route Tasting in Atlanta

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Reminiscing the best restaurant meals of the year has become a tradition for me. In fact, readers request me to share my culinary highlights if they don’t hear from me by January, so here you are, with my top 5 meals of 2015…. 1. Restaurant Ulo at Hotel Arctic in Ilulissat, Greenland – Located 280 kilometers […]

Top 5 Meals of 2014

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Go Eat Give’s October event, Destination Thailand, allowed me to experience Thailand in a multi –dimensional way that I hadn’t been exposed to. Before Destination Thailand, my knowledge about the Southeast Asian country was slim, as the closest cultural thing I knew about Thailand was the pad thai that I would order during cramming for […]

Going Beyond Bangkok at Destination Thailand

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On October 7th, 2014 two of decatur’s restaurants joined forces to create a “Tiger in the Dragon’s Den” themed dinner experience. The powerful action packed night as promised by the poster of Amitabh Bachan and Bruce Lee, featured chefs George Yu of Makan and  Daniel Peach of Chai Pani. Both restaurants are located in downtown […]

Tiger In The Dragon’s Den

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For the past 17 years I have traveled, worked, volunteered, explored, eaten, drank, & hiked my way through Guatemala completing over 80 trips to a place I adore & call my second home. Based in Atlanta, I travel to Guatemala four times a year to work directly with the Mayan Indians of the Highland region […]

Atlanta – Antigua Culinary Tours with Stephanie Jolluck

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Guatemala’s Independence Day falls on September 15, just three days before Go Eat Give Destination Guatemala dinner on September 18, 2014 at El Quetzal in Chamblee, GA. Guatemala, along with other Central American countries, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Honduras, uses this day to celebrate its independence from European colonial power Spain in 1821, […]

Celebrate Guatemala’s Independence Day with Go Eat Give on Sept 18

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caprese salad

I recently attended a blogger dinner hosted by the Association of Food Bloggers in Druid Hills, GA. La Tagliatella is an Italian chain restaurant based out of Europe with locations in many different parts of the world, including Spain, France, Germany, China, and the United States. The Emory Point location has been around for couple […]

La Tagliatella Provides an Italian Option for Vegetarians

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Divya Sarin and Friend on a Yogi camping trip

There exist several well-documented examples demonstrating that one week of camping sans electronics, not only resets our biological body clock but also synchronizes Melatonin (a hormone) production with sunrise and sunset. Armed with the knowledge of these studies, ventured into the outdoors, and into the very lap of nature. Though I am an avid Yoga […]

Into the Wild: The Yogi’ Who Ventured Into the Outdoors

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nepali dancers Atlanta

As a part of its focus on raising cultural awareness, Go Eat Give hosted its monthly Destination Dinner on Saturday, June 14 at Himalayan Spice Restaurant and Bar in Atlanta, GA, showcasing the country of Nepal. The first hour or so of the event found the 60 or so participants either mingling or watching the […]

Go Eat Give hosts Destination Nepal in Atlanta

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polaris candy

Having opened in 1967, this high-perched, rotating Polaris restaurant has been an Atlanta landmark for more than four decades. Sitting above the Hyatt Regency Hotel, the dome- shaped establishment completes one full rotation every 45 minutes, providing its visitors with a beautiful 360-degree view of Atlanta while they eat. Although the restaurant draws upon its […]

60s Iconic Revolving Atlanta Bar ReOpens June 10

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While Atlanta braced Snowpocalypse 2014, a 1-2 inch snow accumulation that virtually paralyzed the city’s roads, I kept abreast of the happenings via local TV stations and social media. It was ironic to see a plethora of excitement, panic, frustration and gratitude, all within a matter of minutes. Friends were posting photos of chaotic traffic […]

Good Samaritans of Atlanta

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Enter a charming Midtown neighborhood restaurant with modern atmosphere. Be tempted by a large wooden bar screaming innovative cocktails and divine aroma rising from an open kitchen. Headed by the visions, passions and inspirations of restauranteurs Darren Carr and Patrick LaBouff, The Lawrence is their latest venture after the success of Top Flr, Sound Table, and […]

The Lawrence Atlanta

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The 2013 Taste of Atlanta was not just for foodies. Although it was one of the largest food festivals in the South and showcased Atlanta’s best chefs, restaurants and spirits, the event was far more than a food tasting party. There were groups of friends and families who came out to Tech Square to enjoy the crisp Fall day, […]

Food festival for the family

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Over the last several years, food trucks have come on full force in major cities across the country. Food trucks in Atlanta have everything from Bubble tea, Soul food, Indian wraps and everything in between.

What you need to know before dining at a Food Truck

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Chef Nicholas Walker of Cobb Galleria Centre invited me to celebrate Spring with him in his kitchen. He presented a multiple-course lunch that depicted a transition of winter into spring using. Some dishes leaned towards the coziness of winter, other towards a gentle lightness of spring.

Tasting Spring with Chef Walker

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On Saturday, April 25th, Atlanta based Latin Contemporary restaurant, Alma Cocina will host “Dine Out for Go Eat Give.” Which means 20% of all dinner proceeds that day will go to Atlanta based nonprofit, Go Eat Give.

Dine Out for Go Eat Give at Alma Cocina

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Love history and nature? Want to take a break away from the hustle and bustle of city life? Here’s a neat opportunity! You can be a Plum Orchard Caretaker for up to 2-3 months. Cumberland Island is a 20 mile long island off the coats of Georgia and Florida.

Volunteering on Cumberland Island

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I don’t think I have ever stayed at a Bed and Breakfast before. At least not in a 1872  Victorian home! I think what I feared was not being able to predict the quality of the space, the privacy of the room or the amenities I would have. The fear of the unknown you can say. Now, […]

First time at a Bed and Breakfast

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Cumberland Island in Georgia is known for its beautiful beaches, untouched wildlife reserves and uncommercialized island characteristics. It is perhaps most notably known for wild horses that can be seen from practically anywhere on the island.

The horses on Cumberland Island

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Last week we celebrated Destination Lebanon at Nicola’s restaurant in Atlanta. Everyone who attended this event had a fabulous time, mostly attributed to Nicola H. Ayoub, the owner of Nicola’s who is always smiling and trying to entertain a crowd. It is hard to look at Nicola and not to smile yourself.

Destination Lebanon at Nicola’s

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