It’s so sweet to find these spots around town

SUGAR SHANE’S

Sugar Shane’s

Imagine a delicious cookie that oozes even more flavor from the inside. Sugar Shane’s in Midtown has perfected the cookie that just keeps on giving. Enjoy handcrafted artisan gourmet cookies made fresh-to-order and stuffed with different fillings. These simple classic cookies are perfect for dipping. Cozy up with a signature s’mores cookie or celebrate the holidays with the seasonal peppermint chip. Thick and gooey on the inside, one cookie is never enough. www.sugarshanes.com

COOKIES AND COCKTAILS

Blind Pig Parlour Bar

Embark on a Prohibition-inspired journey while stopping at this Buckhead speakeasy, Blind Pig Parlour Bar. Decked with Victorian-era decor and ambience, the cocktails only add to this one-of-a-kind experience. Celebrate the holidays starting in November with the holiday pop up “The Blind Elf.” Embrace all things love with the Valentine’s Day pop-up, “The Blind Cupid,” in late January. www.theblindpigparlourbar.com

YEBO BEACH HAUS

Yebo Ski Haus

Can’t make it to the slopes this year? Atlanta brings ski lodge vibes to you with a neighborhood favorite, Yebo Ski Haus. Usually known as Yebo Beach Haus, this chic restaurant and bar transforms into the ultimate winter hangout from December to February. Sit fireside with blankets, winter-themed drinks and a unique menu crafted for the season. You can’t beat South African-inspired comfort food and craft cocktails to match the experience. www.yebobeachhaus.com Munster Cravings

It’s time to elevate your cookie expectations. With an abundance of flavors served in gourmet fashion, Munster Cravings will be sure to make you go cookie crazy. You’ll want to leave with some of the popular choices including PB&J, s’mores, glazed doughnut, vegan chocolate chip and so many additional seasonal flavors that will be sure to keep you warm. www.munstercravingsatl.com

SECTION CITAS ROMÁNTICAS POR LA CIUDAD DE ATLANTA

Planea una cita romántica en Atlanta. Ya sea que busques algo fuera de lo cotidiano, una aventura o una tarde relajante, aquí te damos algunas ideas para una cita perfecta fuera de lo común.

BY DANIELA CINTRON AND JOLEEN PETE

Degustación de Vinos

Realiza una excursión romántica a tan solo una hora de distancia del centro de la ciudad en el Château Élan Winery & Resort. Este es el lugar perfecto para degustar vinos locales, relajarte entre los viñedos, y hasta consentirte en el spa.

Paseo por el Jardín

El Atlanta Botanical Garden ofrece el escenario perfecto para una cita romántica ya sea de día o de noche. Las plantas carnívoras, un jardín comestible, una enorme variedad de orquídeas y un impresionante paisaje, son tan sólo algunos de los puntos más destacados del lugar. El jardín también ofrece un sinfín de eventos, clases y actividades, haciéndolo un lugar ideal para aprender algo nuevo con alguien especial.

Una Película Bajo las Estrellas

La nostalgia es palpable en el Starlight Drive-In Theatre. Toma las cobijas, empaca algunas botanas y sal a disfrutar de una noche unica de película en el autocine. En esta cita bajo las estrellas, hasta las pijamas son una opción de vestimenta.

Patinaje Sobre Hielo

Desde el Día de Acción de Gracias hasta el Día de San Valentín, puedes encontrar varias pistas de patinaje sobre hielo en diferentes puntos de la ciudad de Atlanta. Esta es la oportunidad perfecta para que en tu cita romántica puedas deslizarte junto a tu pareja de la mano.

Cita a Alta Velocidad

Experience Center. Recibirás un programa personalizado y aprenderás todo sobre el auto Porsche. Durante esta cita, experimentarás la emoción de manejar un Porsche alrededor de la pista. Podrás culminar tu cita con un café en el Carrera Café o disfrutar de una comida de la granja a la mesa en el Restaurante 365.

Música en Vivo

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra tiene algo para todos. Se presenta en una variedad de lugares (en interiores y exteriores), lo que hace que las opciones de citas sean divertidas. Desde un concierto inspirado en una película como “Star Wars” o “Prince” hasta una sinfonía bajo las estrellas, siente la emoción triunfante de la música clásica en impresionantes actuaciones durante todo el año.

En Atlanta encontrarás un sinfín de cosas divertidas y memorables para planear la cita perfecta. Visita www. discoveratlanta.com/es y encuentra más ideas.

CHEFS LATINOS, LOS PROTAGONISTAS DE LA GASTRONOMÍA EN LA CIUDAD DE ATLANTA

La comida en la ciudad de Atlanta es inigualable. Se puede degustar desde la típica cocina sureña así como algunos de los mejores manjares del mundo. Muchos de los creadores de estos variados menús son chefs Latinos. Conoce a algunos de los chefs Latinos que actualmente ocupan un lugar importante en la gastronomía en Atlanta.

POR DANIELA CINTRON

Atlanta le da la bienvenida a Chef Santiago Gómez

CHEF SANTIAGO GÓMEZ

Originario de la Ciudad de México, el chef Santiago Gómez ha tomado por sorpresa a la industria gastronómica de la ciudad de Atlanta con su nuevo restaurante Palo Santo.

El chef, que ha tenido éxito a lo largo de su carrera en restaurantes en todo el mundo, domina el arte de crear platos exquisitos e intrépidos, incorporando elementos mexicanos. Los sabores que son más populares en México utilizando productos importados y agregando productos representantes de las tierras de Georgia donde han sido cultivados.

El chef Gómez adquirió una sólida formación gastronómica en una de las mejores escuelas culinarias de la Ciudad de México, el Centro Culinario Ambrosía, así como en la reconocida Escola d’Hosteleria Hofmann de Barcelona.

Disfruta y descubre los sabores de la cocina a la leña en el área de Westside en el nuevo restaurante Palo Santo. CHEF CLAUDIA V. MARTÍNEZ

De raíces venezolanas, la chef Claudia Martínez creció pasando el tiempo en la cocina con su familia. A lo largo de los años se ha convertido en amante de la gastronomía y es actualmente una reconocida y galardonada chef en la ciudad de Atlanta con una gran trayectoria como repostera.

Creando postres exclusivos y refinados, la chef Martínez ha colaborado con diversos restaurantes de gran prestigio en Atlanta. Actualmente, trabaja como chef de pastelería en Miller Union, un restaurante rústico pero a la vez moderno que encarna con un enfoque auténtico la cocina inspirada en elementos de la granja. La artista culinaria ha sido galardonada con prestigiosos reconocimientos y también es reconocida como una leal defensora de la comunidad así como miembro de organizaciones de justicia social.

De raizes Venezolanas, la chef Claudia Martínez le da sabor a Atlanta

BRITTANY WAGES Chef Josue Peña comparte su sazon con Atlanta

CHEF JOSUE PEÑA

A los 15 años el chef Josue Peña inició su trayectoria en los restaurantes cómo cocinero. En el año 2020 logró cumplir uno de sus mayores sueños al ser nombrado chef ejecutivo, antes de cumplir los 30 años de edad. Originario de San Juan Puerto Rico y criado en Miami, el chef Peña, es actualmente el líder culinario del restaurante Español Iberian Pig situado en el área de Buckhead en Atlanta.

Dentro de la comida Española él ha descubierto influencias gastronómicas de África que así mismo también forman parte de la comida Puertorriqueña con la que el chef se crió. El amor hacia esta profesión se originó con su abuelo quien fue el que le inculcó la disciplina, el respeto y amor por la cocina.

Hoy, el chef Peña explora sabores e ingredientes a través de su arte, en el restaurante Iberian Pig del área de Buckhead. Sus platillos hablan por sí solos, siempre sobrepasando los límites de la creatividad y personificando una profunda conexión entre lo que lo representa así mismo y lo que le apasiona.

Visita www.discoveratlanta.com/es y conoce otros chefs Latinos que están transformando la gastronomía de la ciudad de Atlanta.

ATLANTA WINTER GIFT GUIDE

WELLNESS EDITION

Above: Carafe from etúHOME; below: Murphy & Daughters Bath Salts from Lucy’s Market

Give the gift of self-care, from the holiday season all the way into Valentine’s Day, with these wellness-inspired gift ideas for everyone on your list. Whether you are looking for an experiential gift or you prefer to wrap up a tangible one, Atlanta has you covered.

BY SARAH JOHNSON

PONCE CITY MARKET

With holiday pop-ups and more than 30 national name brand and local stores, there are plenty of gift ideas awaiting you at Ponce City Market.

Skip the Starbucks gift card and instead, gift a bag of Shroomie Brew from Eleven TLC. This caffeine-free, adaptogenic blend will boost energy levels while creating a state of calm all day, thanks to the synergistic combination of medicinal mushrooms, stress-relieving herbs and superfoods. The shop also offers adaptogenic teas, lattes, tinctures and vegan ice cream. www.eleventlc.com Valentine’s Day? At JJ’s Flower Shop, a variety of unique flowers are priced by the stem, making it fun to create a modern and whimsical bouquet. The shop also offers unique add-ons like naturally healing and hydrating bath bomb bars that are organic, ethically sourced and family-owned. www.jjsflowershop.com

Take an easy bike ride down Atlanta BeltLine and grab a gift card at Just Add Honey for your favorite tea lover. The recipient can choose from 40 different blends of loose-leaf teas that are made with natural, pure ingredients and help stimulate and soothe the body and mind. www.justaddhoney.net WESTSIDE PROVISIONS DISTRICT

L’Artisan Muse specializes in custom fragrance, luxury spa experiences and offers a curated collection of luxury wellness essentials and products. www.maisonchemin.com

The Faced the Facial Studio is built with busy consumers in mind, offering visitors the opportunity to work facials into their travel schedule. A gift card for a 30-minute custom facial will provide a quick glow and can be easily scheduled into a day of shopping and exploring. www.facedfacialstudio.com

Find a gorgeous piece of pottery along with an array of special kitchen and tabletop items at East Fork. For an experiential gift idea, check out one of the shop events like wreath making or tablescaping. www.eastfork.com

PHIPPS PLAZA

Relax and unwind at the new Nobu Hotel Atlanta (slated to open in November) located in the heart of the prestigious Buckhead neighborhood at Phipps Plaza. The posh hotel features a variety of luxurious spa services that make for the perfect experiential gift. The Nobu Spa offers two private

treatment rooms. In-room services are available upon request. atlanta.nobuhotels.com

LENOX SQUARE

Find the best pampering gifts at The Body Shop, including the Lather & Slather Avocado Big Gift Case. This dreamy set is made with handcrafted Community Fair Trade shea butter from Ghana that helps provide financial independence to more than 600 women. www.thebodyshop.com

At Kiehl’s, find the perfect stocking stuffer or Valentine’s treat with the shop’s variety of innovative, paraben-free skin care products. A favorite since the 1980s, the Kiehl’s Crème de Corps is a nongreasy body lotion that replenishes dry winter skin. www.kiehls.com

NOBU Long robe from Weezie at Andrews Square

SHOPS AROUND LENOX

Stylishly meet those daily water goals with a multi-functional carafe from etúHOME. An ideal hostess gift, the gorgeous carafe can be used to serve infused water by day and wine by night for all of those festive holiday gatherings. www.etuhome.com

ANDREWS SQUARE

There’s something for everyone on your gift list at Lucy’s Market, including customized gift baskets, bath essentials and an extensive wine collection. Offer the gift of Zen with therapeutic M&D Bath Salts. The stylish Rialto Coupe Glasses are perfect for gifting a holiday host/hostess and for toasting the New Year in style. www.lucysmarket.com

At Weezie, design a customized towel at the embroidery bar or pick up the Weezie Gym Towels, designed with the shop’s signature terry and a trendy companion to a post-holiday sweat sesh. www.weezietowels.com

MORE SHOPPING

The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta is a go-to shopping destination just 30 minutes north of the city

A new shop packed with items for the outdoorsy person in your life is Fieldstone, offering an extensive line of high-quality Southern-themed T-shirts, hats and accessories. Another new addition is Simply Southern. The shop’s assortment of cute and colorful hats, wallets, headbands, bags, totes and watchbands would make great stocking stuffers.

Find all the healthy cooking tools at Le Creuset and wow your Valentine with a home-cooked meal that looks as good as it is sure to taste. Spend your holiday gift money and hit those New Year’s resolutions in style with athletic wear from Columbia Factory Store, Puma Outlet or Mountain High Outfitters. www.theoutletshoppesatatlanta.com

Simply Southern at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta

Atlanta Hawks

SCOTT CUNNINGHAM

WINTER SPORTS GUIDE

From regular season football and basketball to annual postseason bowl games, Atlanta’s sports scene does not hibernate during the winter.

BY DEMETRIUS BELL

Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons continue to tackle and run with the best the NFL has to offer as Cordarrelle Patterson, Grady Jarrett and Kyle Pitts look to lead Atlanta into the final stretch of the regular season.The biggest home season yet comes to a close with three home games in the latter stages of the season – including the regular season finale on Jan. 8 against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If you can’t get to the world-renowned Mercedes-Benz Stadium on game day or you still want to watch along with fellow football fans, then the Bud Light Tailgate Series, taking place in various bars across the city, is the option for you. The Falcons Bar Program will also be having Away Game Celebrations at a rotation of four bars in Atlanta. www.atlantafalcons.com

Atlanta Hawks

Trae Young, Dejounte Murray and John Collins are all back in action as they grind to bring an NBA Championship to State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta, and there are plenty of promotional nights on the schedule. Educator Appreciation Night will take place on Dec.19 against the Orlando Magic. The Hawks face the Detroit Pistons for their Holiday Game on Dec. 23. The Miami Heat will come to town for the annual MLK Day Game on Jan.16, and the Hawks host the fourth annual Pride Night on Feb. 9 against the Phoenix Suns. HBCU Night will follow on Feb. 24 against the Cleveland Cavaliers and then the team will cap off February on the 28th with Marvel Super Hero Night featuring Black Panther. Between the basketball action and the promotions on display, you can’t go wrong with taking in a Hawks game. www.nba.com/hawks Georgia Tech

Both the women’s and men’s teams will face their ACC rivals all winter at the intimate McAmish Pavilion on Georgia Tech’s campus. The men’s team in particular will take on the rival Georgia Bulldogs at the pavilion on Dec. 6 in a matchup that will surely be heated. Women’s basketball season tickets start at just $65 with courtside seats going for $150, while season tickets for the men’s squad are available starting at $290. www.ramblinwreck.com

Georgia State University

Georgia State University has continued efforts to expand its footprint in downtown Atlanta with the opening of the brand-new Georgia State University Convocation Center. As usual, the home game for both teams circled on the calendar every year is when Georgia Southern comes to town. State vs. Southern will take place at the Convocation Center on Feb. 2 for the men and Feb. 24 for

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

the women. Season tickets to watch Ja’Heim Hudson and Collin Moore face off with their Sun Belt rivals start at $150, while season tickets to watch the women’s squad start at a very affordable $25. www.georgiastatesports.com

SEC Championship

Dec. 2 marks the date that every college football fan in the South eagerly awaits: the annual SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The action starts with the Regions Bank Coaches Show on Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, then the weekend continues at the Legends Celebration at Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame on Friday at 6 p.m. Fans can check out the annual Dr. Pepper SEC Football FanFare at Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) Dec. 2-3 and the T-Mobile Concert, also at GWCC on Dec. 3. The long-awaited kickoff will be at 4 p.m., showcasing the best of the SEC. www.secsports.com Holiday Hoopsgiving

Holiday Hoopsgiving College Edition has historically been ranked as one of the top college basketball programs in the country and showcases men’s basketball. This year, head to State Farm Arena on two days - Dec. 10 and 18 - to witness college teams in multiple matchups. On Dec. 10, watch Clemson vs. Loyola University; University of Memphis vs. Auburn; Wake Forest vs. LSU; and Tulane vs. University at Buffalo. On Dec. 18, come to see home favorite University of Georgia vs. Notre Dame in what will surely be an exciting game. Tickets are now on sale. www.holidayhoopsgiving.com

Cricket Celebration Bowl

Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be busy during college football’s postseason as the venue will also host the seventh edition of the Cricket Celebration Bowl on Dec. 17. Following team arrivals on the preceding Wednesday, the Champions Circle event at Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame on Thursday and team press conferences on Friday, game day on Saturday includes the Coca-Cola Fan Experience at Georgia World Congress Center. Once that event ends at 11:30 a.m., kickoff for the HBCU National Championship contest starts at noon. www.thecelebrationbowl.com

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

This season’s edition of Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on New Year’s Eve will serve as a prestigious College Football Playoff Semifinal. Georgia World Congress Center will once again play host to a huge pregame event, as the FanFest will take place from 2 - 6 p.m. on Dec. 30. This includes two pep rallies for fans of each school playing in the huge contest. Bands, mascots and cheerleaders from both schools will be involved, and that should be enough to bring the hype ahead of the game taking place on the following evening. www.chick-fil-apeachbowl.com