Where to Eat My friend and I have our own little tradition — each time we go out, we record where we’ve been and rate it on various categories, from aesthetic to food and service. We’re both ramen fiends and the *best* ramen place we’ve been to is near Georgia Tech — it’s called Momonoki.…

Atlanta Science Festival Saturday, Mar. 9–Saturday, Mar. 23, various sites in Atlanta. atlantasciencefestival.orgFounded in 2014 by Emory University and Georgia Tech, this annual public celebration of local science and technology has already become a learning destination for over 100,000 people and features over 100 community partnerships. In short, this festival is dedicated to exploring relationships between…

Winter Wonderland Through Sunday, Jan. 6, Fernbank Museum of Natural History. fernbankmuseum.org/explore/special-exhibitions/winter-wonderland Fernbank’s Winter Wonderland is a two-floor, sparkly and creative celebration of numerous, diverse holidays, traditions and events from around the word. A visit to this iconic Atlanta venue is a must, whether you’re checking out the Dinosaur Plaza, exploring the great outdoors through…

Chomp & Stomp Chili Cook-off and Bluegrass Festival Saturday, Nov. 3, Cabbagetown neighborhood. chompandstomp.com If you consider yourself a chili connoisseur, then you will not want to miss Cabbagetown’s 16th annual Chili Cook-Off, featuring over 100 individual chilies, 29 restaurant chilies, and 19 celebrity judges. Even if you’re not a chili fan, there will be…

Sweet Auburn Music Festival Saturday, Oct. 6–Sunday, Oct. 7, Sweet Auburn Avenue District. sweetauburnmusicfest.com One of my favorite things about living in Atlanta is the endless supply of festivals and music events that take place all around the city! This one and the Candler Park Fall Fest are two huge local favorites and a great…