Golden Buddha

Opened in the mid-1970s by Been Lee, Golden Buddha settled into its long-standing location on Clairmont Road.

Golden Buddha in Decatur is one of those neighborhood institutions that feels older than its neon sign and familiar storefront would suggest, the kind of place families bring newcomers to when they want a taste of local ritual and reliably large portions. Opened in the mid-1970s by Been Lee, Golden Buddha settled into its long-standing location on Clairmont Road and built a reputation for hearty, American-friendly Chinese fare served in a roomy, slightly retro dining room that still shows the patina of decades of repeat business.

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Fūdo Atlanta

Noting Fūdo as a dependable choice for “unpretentious” sushi in the metro-Atlanta region

The modern and lively sushi bar known as Fūdo in Chamblee emerged in early 2019 as a fresh dining destination reflecting the vision of husband-and-wife restaurateurs John Lee and Grace Lee (née Grace Cho). The Lees are better known for their prior ventures,

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OK Soda

One of Coca-Cola’s most unusual experiments in branding.

OK Soda was created in 1993 as one of Coca-Cola’s most unusual experiments in branding, designed to capture the attention of a demographic that was proving resistant to traditional advertising messages. Marketed toward Generation X, the soda was not sold on the promise of superior flavor or aspirational lifestyle but instead on irony, detachment, and self-awareness.

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Noodle Decatur

Fresh pan-Asian cuisine featuring tastes of Korea, China, Japan, Vietnam, and Thailand at this popular noodle house.

Noodle in Decatur, Georgia, has become one of the city’s long-standing downtown fixtures, located at 205 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030, with the phone number (404) 378-8622. The restaurant was founded about twenty years ago by siblings Lili, Lina, and Lenny Shou, who established it as a neighborhood spot serving pan-Asian dishes.

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Albert’s Hippy Sippy

The product reflected and exploited the psychedelic themes and rebellion of the era.

Albert’s Hippy Sippy was a controversial novelty candy released in the late 1960s by the Albert Candy Company, based in Stamford, Connecticut. Emerging at the height of the counterculture movement, the product reflected and exploited the psychedelic themes and rebellion of the era. Hippy Sippy consisted of a small, colorful plastic syringe filled with tiny candy pellets, often multicolored and vaguely resembling pills or drugs.

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Slush Puppie

The drink struck a chord with children and teens in the 1970s and ’80s.

Slush Puppie is an iconic frozen beverage brand that has become a nostalgic staple in American snack culture since its creation in 1970. The drink, known for its bright colors, sweet flavor, and semi-frozen texture, was invented by Will Radcliff, an Ohio-based entrepreneur who wanted to create a slushy treat that would be easy to dispense and appealing to kids and adults alike.

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Why Does Cutting Onions Make You Cry?

Cutting onions often brings tears to the eyes, and the science behind this phenomenon is rooted in plant chemistry and human physiology. Onions, like other members of the Allium genus (which includes garlic, leeks, and shallots), absorb sulfur from the soil,

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Life Savers

The iconic ring-shaped hard candy.

Life Savers, the iconic ring-shaped hard candy, was invented in 1912 by Clarence Crane, a Cleveland-based candy maker who originally produced chocolate. During the hot summer months, he sought a more heat-resistant sweet

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Guthrie’s

By 1982, their Auburn, Alabama location had introduced what they called the first-ever “chicken finger box”.

Guthrie’s is a fast-casual restaurant chain known for pioneering the chicken finger meal concept in the United States. Founded in 1965 by Hal Guthrie in Haleyville, Alabama, the restaurant began as a typical Southern diner serving a wide array of items. However, in the early 1980s, the Guthrie family made a pivotal business decision

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Difference in Salts

Which type of salt should I buy and use?

Salts like kosher salt, Himalayan salt, table salt, and sea salt may all appear similar at a glance, but they differ significantly in their texture, mineral content, processing methods, and culinary uses. These differences can subtly or dramatically affect how they perform in cooking and how they are perceived in terms of health,

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