From a falafel that can stop me in my tracks, the best ever fried green tomato sandwich and a dish of divine wild mushroom ravioli, Atlanta has one heck of a restaurant scene. I’m often asked about the best Atlanta restaurants and recommendations for my tried-and-true favorites, but honestly it’s hard to narrow down the list!  But when Williams Sonoma asks you answer.  And while I’m always discovering new tasty bites, I can say these top ten on rotation have kept me full and happy as of late.  I’d love to hear if you’ve tried any of them, and where you’ve had your favorite Atlanta meal!  Truly, MKR

1. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: Well, duh.  There really are no words for Jeni’s ice cream, but I’ll stand behind saying that it’s just the best ice cream around.  I mean the Brambleberry Crisp? So. Good. 

2. Hal’s Steakhouse: While I obviously don’t eat meat, any place that starts the meal with garlic bread is amazing in my book (insert “100” emoji here). I hear from very trusted sources that this is simply the best steak one has ever had…yes, even compared to Chicago haunts. It’s an Atlanta staple and has been here forever, so you know they’re doing something right in there. You can even find Hal himself still at the bar, which just adds to the charm. Tip: order the Bone-In Filet.

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The end of summer is near, but how could I pass up this super-comfy blue and white stripe dress on a recent run through Barney’s?!  I mean blue and white stripe in an airy linen has my name written all over it.  Let’s just say that you can expect to find me in this dress on repeat until the temps start dropping and I’m forced to trade these wonderful Nicholas Kirkwood flats for suede booties come fall.  

And these flats!  You’ve seen them before and I’m still raving about them.  They are quite possibly my favorite flats ever..they are so so so comfy. Typically I’m wary of flats because of blisters, but this pair is simply perfection and the leather truly feels like butter (not to mention, they come in so many colors!)  

I’ll be bidding summer adieu in this blue and white stripe dress, that’s for sure.  What about you? Truly, MKR

It’s no surprise that I love an easy, yet structured sun dress (case in point: here and here). As we stretch into the final days of summer, I’ll be reaching for as many easy-breezy options as I can to stay cool. This checkered navy Tory Burch dress is a great one (which just so happens to be on major sale right now!) to dress up or down in this hotter-than-hot Atlanta heat. 

The most important issue at hand, however, is taking these gorgeous white Nicholas Kirkwood flats for as many spins around town as possible before fall is upon us.  They really might just be one of the most comfortable pair of shoes I now own, and the leather truly feels like butter!  Though since they do come in other colors, I think the answer to my dilemma is only obvious… Truly, MKR