Bear Creek Smokehouse: A Thanksgiving Turkey Go-To For 77 Years
A rafter of about 600 turkeys put the Shoults' Bear Bottom farm (now Bear Creek Smokehouse) on the map in 1943. Always remember, everything you make is going to be reduced down to a single bite.—Bobby Shoults, second-generation owner, Bear Creek Smokehouse By Jennifer...
Do You Know All 7 of These Luxurious Watch Brands? You Should
Angelus Vodka Stinger watch (©Angelus) By Jennifer McKee We've all heard of Rolex and Bulgari, but there are many more upscale watch brands that deserve your attention. Read on to discover luxe new offerings from these tried-and-true and watchmakers that may become...
Raise a Glass to These Fall-Inspired Cocktails
The Manzana By Jennifer McKee Is autumn getting you down? Whether it be the time change, the ever-changing weather, the stress of the election of just a general malaise, we’ve got the cure for whatever ails you: Cocktails! So be thankful for your family, your friends...
A New Home for the Holidays
By Ashlee Duren | Photos by Amy J. Owen When Stacey and Anthony King outgrew their house, they decided to build their new home in South Augusta. And with a new home comes new holiday traditions. “Christmas has always been my favorite,” Stacey explains. “It’s a time...
Finding New Perspective
By Mac McCall It’s a golden evening in the hills of the Algeti Gorge, and I’m waiting with my thumb up on a quiet back road, hoping to catch a ride. Shattering the warm calm, an unmarked truck comes careening through the bend, red and blue lights flashing. To my...
Garden Gathered
By Griffin Nelson | Photo by Amy J. Owen Though Garden Gathered is the newest edition to the lineup of Augusta floral shops, they are not new to the industry or the area. Owner and lead designer Rachel Frisell has lived in the Augusta area for several years, formerly...
The Gifts of 2020
By Brian Panowich The year 2020. It has definitely been one for the books. I cannot remember another more tumultuous time in my life, in the lives of my family and friends, or possibly in the world itself. I’ve seen and experienced the entire gamut of emotion and have...
In Good Taste – November/December 2020
By Vera Stewart | Photos by Brent Cline and Peter Frank Edwards T'was the Night Before Christmas.... Augusta is rich in tradition during holiday time and proudly introduces that concept across the country as food enthusiasts take to the kitchen with cookbooks that...
Taste November/December 2020
SIP - The SolFood Kitchen Sample the world from a new perspective By Griffin Nelson | Photo by John Antaki I wanted to try basically everything on the menu at The SolFood Kitchen. When I hear the phrase “there’s something for everyone,” this is what comes to mind....
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Short Takes: November/December 2020
EVENTS Holiday Wreath Making Workshopwith Mary Louise Hagler Sacred Heart Cultural Center hosts local floral and lifestyle designer, Mary Louise...
Publisher Notes: November/December 2020
The holidays have arrived! As many of you know by now, I adore this time of the year. It’s filled with family traditions – old and new. In our...
Tiger’s Roar
By David Westin | Photos provided by The Augusta Chronicle Patron roars are not uncommon during the final round of a Masters Tournament. They...
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It’s comforting to remember that even in 2020, by popular acclaim the worst year most of us have ever had the misfortune to endure, there are still plenty of bests to offset all the worsts. Please enjoy all the proof the following pages provide. DINING...
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It’s pretty special to know that the White House — well, the First Lady at least — evidently reads our magazine. We don’t even mind that she stole (OK, borrowed) the concept behind Best of Augusta for her “Be Best” campaign. All the winners who follow took her...