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change is coming // cool atlanta in 2014

There are some exciting things happening for cool atlanta in 2014. 

Appreciate your patience as these changes are creatively evolving behind closed doors.

In the meantime head over to Instagram or Twitter as Atlanta continues to be explored. 

stay tuned...

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the truth.

HD1 | Hot Dog Heaven in Atlanta

Just when you thought that there was nothing better than a free-standing hot dog stand on a summer day, think again.

HD1 (Haute Doggery + Bar) is the spot for all things hot dog (meat eater or not). 

I was a bit skeptical as I thought how much better can you do than a man who's been serving up hot dogs on the side of the road for 20+ years. 

I was quickly mistaken after my first look at the HD1 menu - much better can be done. 

The menu is innovative, unique and mouth watering (see below).

The Donut Test // Sublime Doughnuts

With all of the amazing donut spots around town, I found it only fair to give each place the ultimate donut test. 

How the donut test works:

- Choose a 1/2 dozen donuts

- Get a good variety of flavors

- Eat them all (with help)

Rating Scale (1-10)

Meet the contenders: 

LA Has It // ATL Needs It

After some overdue time spent in the homeland (Los Angeles) last week, I quickly remembered the Southern California things I miss immensely.

While, Atlanta is the best place to be - here is a list of things that will make it just perfect. 

How can we get these things from LA to Atlanta?

Local Hands // XK Macarons

Let me preface this by saying - I had never had a macaron...in my life. 

When I first learned about XK Macarons I was very intrigued. 

I had seen XK Macarons starting to pop up around town and knew I had to try. 

I found the opportunity to do so at their launch at Mae's Bakery last week.

I'm in love.