This establishment is like heaven for creatives! The loft-style venue features gorgeous local…read moreartwork adorning the walls. The stage gives a voice to musicians, poets, and spoken word artists. We selected this venue as the backdrop for the Atlanta Black Chambers Health & Wellness Committee's social mixer, and it did not disappoint. The food was awesome and had everyone singing its praises. I enjoyed the fried shrimp and fries. The shrimp were nice, plump, and perfectly fried. The menu prices were reasonable. Paid nearby parking is available, ranging from free if you luck up on street parking to $10 in local lots and hotels. I paid $10 to valet park at the Hyatt. Come out and support this Black woman-owned business. The ambiance and hospitality make this place stand out in a great way!

Ok vibes? On point! Staff? Super friendly. Food? I mean bring a wheelbarrow because you're going to…read morewant to keep eating until you can't walk anymore. The chicken and waffles are amazing and perfectly balanced and not dry! The fish (can remember I think cod, over the blue cheese grits were amazing according to my girl, Ki. I'm allergic to blue cheese so I'll have to take her word for it. The pork chops were so dang good and juicy. Our waitress was incredibly sweet and told us all about the history of the place, the entertainment and let us walk around and check it out. It's close to the aquarium too so if you can, swing by.

The High Museum of Art is always such an amazing experience! I love how they showcase artists I've…read morenever heard of before. My friend and I went on a free Sunday and even ran into some other friends while we were there. We got to watch a youth dance performance featuring all different styles--from kids dancing in suits to a Mary Poppins-themed routine it was so incredibly cute! The art itself really spoke to me. I got to see cultural pieces from my home country that I rarely ever see elsewhere, and it honestly brought tears to my eyes. They were also highlighting a Black woman's art that day; hearing her story and seeing the way she painted up until her passing, alongside works from other Black artists, was profoundly beautiful. This was my second time visiting the High, and I absolutely hope to go more often whenever I have the time!

I spent about 2 hours exploring the High Museum. The museum is large enough to feel like a full…read moreouting but not so overwhelming that you're exhausted by the end. I especially enjoyed the mix of contemporary and classic works, and the building itself is beautiful with plenty of natural light. We visited on a weekend afternoon and found it busy but still comfortable to navigate. There were plenty of benches throughout for taking a break and really appreciating the artwork. I'd recommend this for a date, solo afternoon, or when you have visitors in town. My biggest tip would be to check the special exhibitions before your visit since they can be a major highlight. Definitely one of Atlanta's gems.

Live music, solid service, and bar prices. Can't go wrong. Beware the front door puts you right…read morebeside the stage so be prepared to greet everyone at arrival lol

This is such a hidden gem. And maybe one of the last few original atl institutions that hasn't been…read morereplaced by corporate franchises. They are a dive bar-ish and event venue. They have events almost all nights and I want for their open mic story telling. Loved the vibes and you can see it's been loved for decades. Support them and visit them if you find an event you like. They have ample parking on Amsterdam Avenue. I had some beers and the price is about what you expect for atl these days. It's bar self serve but they bring the food to your table or chair

Highly recommend the Dragonfly Lounge for out of town friends! We always take our friends here and…read morethey are all so impressed. We bring our own beverages and they bring out ice and chasers. They are super accommodating for large parties and even have open mic night in Sunday's which is SO FUN! Hookah is great and they are always walking around ready to give you more coals

Me and my partner had been wanting to come here for a while, but was very disappointed. We were…read moregreeted and asked if we had been here before and we said no, expecting her to explain how things went. she sat us and gave us the drink and hookah menu, but never have any instructions on how to start/pay for the gaming. My lemon drop drink was great, but after a while we were so disappointed in the lack of customer service that we just paid for the drink and left. Definitely won't be back.

Amazing venue and acoustics that made the sweet sound of music flow with clarity throughout the…read morecrowd. Free parking was available in the surface lot and garage. However, there's limited spots. So, arrive early and be patient because you might have to cruise the lot several times. There's also free parking a few blocks down (wear comfortable shoes in case you have to take a stroll). I was warmly greeted upon entering the venue which made me feel welcomed. The show promptly started on time, which I appreciated. Anu & Ash performed to s sold out crowd! The bar offers fairly priced snacks, as well as non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Pack your patience if you need to use the restroom because there's only two single unisex restrooms. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and would return to enjoy another performance.

Love the venue! Every seat is a good seat. Parking can get packed so try to get to event early. Had…read morea great time-and staff were very pleasant.

Great venue, great sound! Great for a date night! She was so…read moreimpressed. Also the chicken sandwhich was great. Wasn't expecting much and was so happy I ordered.

Great venue to listen to live music. Acoustics were incredible. The only downside is something was…read moregoing on with the AC...it was toasty in there!

Cool dive bar. Good drinks, good service & reasonable prices. Great place for late night eats. They…read morehave a good mix of food, perfect for anyone.

Food is amazing!! I'm a vegetarian and I have a lot of good choices for dinner and for brunch…read more Amazing friendly and attentive servers. Sound in the venue is amazing. Bathroom floor could be dried somehow, I have almost fallen a handful of times.

I haven't been to the Decatur Book Festival in a long time, and I've been doing myself a…read moredisservice. I also didn't plan my festival visit well, so I only did marginally better by showing up. Next time, I'll plan my visit accordingly, and the festival website has all the information you need. I went on Saturday afternoon, and it was sooooo hot. I was not ready for the heat. I would suggest wearing a hat and light, loose clothing. The Emory Healthcare booth had fans, and bless them for that. I walked the circuit of all the booths on East and West Ponce, Clairemont, McDonough and Sycamore. There were a lot of publishing houses, libraries, booksellers and self-published authors represented in the booths. The festival organizers did a great job of putting groups together, i.e. all libraries, child activities, and food in the same area. I sat for a while at the Local Poetry stage, and I enjoyed the poets that I saw. The subjects were a little rough, so I can't say that I left wanting to read more from the poets, but I appreciated their use of language. There are several talks with topics ranging from culinary to revolutionary. Unfortunately, I didn't get to attend ANY of the talks because of my lack of planning. Some of the talks I believe that I would have enjoyed were "Women Take Charge in Sci-Fi," "Homey Don't Play That: The Story of in Living Color and The Black Comedy Revolution," "American Cookie," "Tweeting, Weird and Nice," and "An American Marriage." I believe that anyone could find a topic they'd appreciate. I took Marta so that I wouldn't have to deal with parking, but I don't think parking would be a problem. But you'd have to pay, which I don't like to do. The Decatur Book Festival is in downtown Decatur which is my favorite neighborhood in Atlanta, so you can't go wrong visiting it for any reason, and the Decatur Book Festival is a good reason. September 30/30 #2

As the Reading Rainbow theme song sings, "Take a look, it's in a book." Just add "festival" to the…read moreend. It was a splendid Labor Day weekend to soak up the AJC Decatur Book Festival in downtown Decatur. This event is billed as the largest independent book festival in the US and in the top five of book festivals overall. The festival began in 2006 and now has around 80,000 attendees. It's free too, always a plus. I wasn't really familiar with many of the authors, but I learned about some new authors and had a grand time wandering around and spending time snagging heaps of food samples. Hello there, Big Green Egg's pork belly. Many of the vendors are not literary-related; if you're not a library junkie, don't worry, you can still have a dandy time! There are poetry slams, cooking demos, children's activities, workshops, and more. Parking can be a headache in downtown Decatur; MARTA and biking are good alternatives. Check the festival's website and social media for any author cancellations. You can pick up a program at the festival in case you didn't memorize the schedule online. Kidding, it's too huge to memorize. The Marriott conference center was messy though at times since there's a bookstore set up and tons of people either there shopping, waiting to go to a talk, or in line for signings. Regarding bathrooms, I saw Porta Potties a plenty. Glad to have finally checked out (ha) the Decatur Book Festival.