My mind (and waistline) expand as I eat my way around the world. Founder of http://t.co/THPoSUPIPn.
Atlanta, GA
Joined July 2009
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Tune in to the premiere of Savory Stories, where @ChefAsata and culinary historian @unexpectedATL unravel Atlanta’s culinary tapestry, one potato chip at a time. 🥔✨
wabe.org/podcasts/savory-sto…
#SavoryStories #wabeatl #amplifyingatlanta
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Great restaurant recommendations and history on Mexican and Caribbean food in Atlanta. Thanks to our wonderful food contributors @ChefAsata and @unexpectedATL wabe.org/atlantas-savory-sto…
I finished watching the #GildedAge recently and here's what I want to happen in Season 2 {a thread}:
(1) Bring in Asian American history through the Chinese railroad workers. George Russell owns a railroad line and Chinese immigrant workers built the bulk of America's railroads.
(2) Diversify the LGBTQ+ storylines. For example, New York had a thriving drag scene in the 1880s, including huge drag balls (hat tip:
@GeorgeChauncey1 and his amazing book Gay New York).
My first @wabenews food series called Atlanta's Savory Stories came out today about Atlanta's Chinese-American cuisine, including the amazing historic Chinese-American entrepreneur, Joe Jung. #aapihistory wabe.org/atlantas-savory-sto…
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In celebration of Women’s History Month, we attended a virtual tour hosted by @unexpectedatl! During the tour we visited historic sites & learned the untold stories of female inventors & leaders from 1800 to present day. #SheInnovates #womenshistory
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You know the phrase, “Atlanta influences everything.” This story contextualizes that in terms of the city’s restaurants helping to fuel social justice movements and the leaders over the decades. A story 2 years in the making for @MichaelBJordan, and I do hope you read it
Atlanta’s not just the backdrop for many American social movements, it’s an epicenter, and so are the city’s restaurants atlanta.eater.com/2022/3/24/…
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During its decade open on Auburn Avenue, B.B. Beamon’s Restaurant became the spot where everyone from Martin Luther King Jr. to Aretha Franklin met and ate atlanta.eater.com/2022/3/17/…
Akila retweeted
We spend a lot time talking about what’s new and shiny in food, but we shouldn’t forget the impact and importance of institutions that came before us and this retrospective from @unexpectedATL on B.B Beamon and his restaurant on Auburn Avenue still resonates
During its decade open on Auburn Avenue, B.B. Beamon’s Restaurant became the spot where everyone from Martin Luther King Jr. to Aretha Franklin met and ate atlanta.eater.com/2022/3/17/…
How did I not see these incredible shoutout from @TheLazySusan in @EaterAtlanta from back in September? Feeling so smushy and happy right now. Thank you! atlanta.eater.com/2021/9/21/…
Thank you to @afrosypaella and @CNTraveler for featuring us in this awesome 3-day weekend guide to Atlanta! cntraveler.com/story/weekend…
Akila retweeted
#KellyLoeffler is reportedly worth a fortune estimated at between $800m and $1bn, according to Forbes. Her opponent @ReverendWarnock is fighting for affordable health care and the dignity of working people #GeorgiaSenate
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Looking for an incredible selection of #atlantagifts? With 1 purchase, you support 9 Atlanta small businesses: shop.unexpectedatlanta.com/p…
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Sen. David Perdue, one of two Republicans facing a runoff election in Georgia, began buying large amounts of ultimately profitable shares in a Navy contractor just before taking over as chair of a Senate subcommittee that oversees the Navy fleet. nyti.ms/36OwfdW
This is literally where I was standing when my phone pinged that Biden/Harris won. It was as if Dr. King had blessed this glorious result.
Do you know what Atlanta needs in the next 2 months? @taylorswift13 and @Beyonce to give with free outdoor drive-in concerts at @tylerperry studios. Price of admission: your GA voter registration card. – at Decatur, GA
Vote, vote, vote.
Before he passed, John Lewis left us with marching orders.
Today, we must carry them out: iwillvote.com