Food + Beverage

Cuts of Splendor

Five steaks, five stories—each perfected with unforgettable wine pairings. Article by Chris Ess Steak is more than food—it’s ritual, memory, and indulgence elevated. Here are my five local cuts that I've found, each paired with a remarkable drop. 1. A5 Wagyu at The Falls (Blue Ridge) Silky, marbled wagyu that melts instantly. Seared lightly, seasoned sparingly, it shines on its own. I paired it with Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley—bold, lush, unforgettable. 2. Linz Heritage Ribeye...

Food + Beverage

A Local Sparkling Wellness Revolution

From the family kitchen, marrō is redefining modern health Article by Ashley Leeper | Photography by Nick Foreste Bone broth usually brings to mind something warm and nostalgic, a simmering pot passed down through generations. But for Nick Foreste, a dad, attorney, and ultra-endurance runner, it sparked an idea for something new. After long runs, Nick found himself craving recovery without the sugar crash. He appreciated that the nutrients found in bone broth could enhance his recovery, but...

Health + Wellness

Reclaiming Confidence Through Artistic Healing

Innovation, strength, and beauty meet in 3D areola restoration. Article by Shaun Johnson | Photography by Stacey Jones October brings with it the pink ribbon—a global symbol of breast cancer awareness and the courage of survivors. Yet beyond awareness lies the personal journey of recovery, where body and spirit both seek wholeness. For many women, that journey finds its closing chapter at KiSSeD with InK in Canton, Georgia, where Julie Green transforms medical healing into art. A former...

Food + Beverage

Mountain Man Brings the Heat

Georgia Pitmaster Kyle Bryner Wins Food Network’s Coveted “Master of ‘Cue” Article by Gracie Waylock | Photography by Green Olive Media If you drive through Dillard, Georgia, a blink-and-you-miss-it town tucked into the folds of the Southern Appalachians, you might catch the scent before you spot the source. Sweet hickory smoke drifts over the road, pulling you toward a low-slung building with picnic tables out front and a hand-painted sign: Blue Hound Barbecue. Behind the pit, you’ll usually...