You don't have to be a "foodie" to appreciate good food.  And if you do appreciate good food, then the Taste of Atlanta (October 23 & 24, Tech Square in Midtown, between Spring Street and 5th Street) is where you'll want to be. Regarded as one of the top food festivals in the country (even Oprah said so), the Taste of Atlanta showcases over 70 of... [Read more...]

Frozen A typical day on the slopes turns into a chilling nightmare for three snowboarders when they get stranded on the chairlift before their last run. As the ski patrol switches off the night lights, they realize with growing panic that they’ve been left behind, dangling high off the ground with no way down.  Rated R. I've always loved these low budget... [Read more...]

I just came across this article in USA Today which listed the top 10 songs to test your car's stereo (per a GM audio engineer).  I thought it was interesting so I wanted to share.  They even offer all of the songs as a special playlist on iTunes (you have to have iTunes installed on your computer)! And you don't have to be in the market for a new car in... [Read more...]

This weekend, September 25th and 26th, Midtown is putting on the first Festival of the Arts. Depending on the turn out there are hopes that this will be an annual event. Although Atlanta has so much to offer, sometimes the community festivities are scarce. Something like this will be great to have in the community, no need to go to the suburbs of... [Read more...]

We all know that Buckhead is one of the premiere dining locations in the southeast...maybe even the whole country.  There are so many great restaurants within a 10 mile radius that it's ridiculous!  But you can't eat out every night.  Sometimes you want to chill at home in your apartment and make some home cooked comfort food.  Right? Well comfort food... [Read more...]

Here at Uptown Buckhead Apartments, we’re certainly big fans of renting when it comes to finding a home.  We have great amenities here, such as washers and dryers, designer black-on-black appliances, granite countertops, covered parking, and a fitness center.  Maybe the best amenitie of all is it's convenient location in the highly desireable Buckhead... [Read more...]

Who is a Resident Evil fan?  I haven't really gotten into to movie series (although I'm not sure why considering the hotness of the lead actress, Milla Jovovich) but I used to be huge fan of the video game.  Well, the latest (the fourth actually) of the series - Resident Evil: Afterlife - comes out this weekend and I'm thinking about checking it out.  I have... [Read more...]

Why Did I Get Married Too? Gathered together in the Bahamas for their annual one-week reunion, four close couples eagerly reconnect, sharing news about their lives and relationships. But their intimate week in paradise is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of Sheila’s ex-husband, Mike, who hopes to break up her new marriage with Troy and win her back. The... [Read more...]

Easily, one of the best things about living in Atlanta is the sheer number of dining options that its residents have on a daily basis.  There are soooo many options.  And in my humble opinion, one of the best ways to experience the city's many offerengs is to take advantage of the prix fixe specials that are offered during events like restaurant weeks.  That... [Read more...]