Great Article from Vogue Magazine yesterday praising Atlanta's quest for culture:
Is Atlanta Becoming the South’s Cultural Capital?
by CHRIS BLACK
Though Atlanta is arguably the capital of the South, most people have only spent time in the hectic Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on a layover. But the city has so much more to offer. Recently, it’s become a place to stop, explore, and be charmed. A new guard of entrepreneurs and restaurateurs has helped reshape many downtown neighborhoods, creating hubs for a burgeoning creative class hungry for culture, community, and seriously ambitious food. And please note: Atlanta’s famed hospitality is real, and so is the politeness. Here, a list of spots that are making Atlanta a destination—not just a layover.
Photo: Courtesy of The BeltLine
The Beltline
The original idea for the Beltline came from a student who wrote a paper on how to develop the old railroad tracks that encircle much of the city. Expected to span 33 miles when it’s finally complete, the Beltline is the long-awaited green space Atlanta needed. The pathway features parks, great views, public art, and vast areas to run or cycle. It also connects some of the city’s best neighborhoods—Ansley Park, Virginia Highlands, Midtown, Inman Park, and the Old Fourth Ward. If you need a break, head to King of Pops for an Arnold Palmer Popsicle.
Photo: Courtesy of Kimball House
Housed in an old Decatur train depot built in 1891, Kimball House is a wise Southern restaurant with little pretense. The menu changes seasonally and features produce from the eatery’s on-site vegetable garden. People come back for the extensive raw bar, where the oyster list includes varieties from all over the South and West Coast. It also has a much-lauded cocktail program that highlights traditionally prepared absinthe. Make sure to order the onion rings.
