A cornerstone of Cornelia’s downtown identity.
Fenders Diner in Cornelia embodies a piece of transplanted Americana whose story begins not in Georgia but in the Northeast, where the stainless-steel, neon-rimmed diner structure was originally built. In the mid-1990s Russ and Judie Vinson purchased the vintage building, moved it south, and restored it as the centerpiece of a
Photographs taken in recent years show two “ghost signs” in Bethel — painted wall ads on Main Street and on Railroad Street.
Hines Ice Cream in Bethel, North Carolina, survives today more as a fragment of local memory than as a running factory, its presence marked by faded brick-wall advertisements and the occasional recollection in regional histories. Once part of a broader East Carolina network of small to mid-sized creameries that supplied drugstores, confectioneries, and grocery counters across the region, the Hines name appears in period
A bittersweet, amber-colored soda created in 1952.
Kinnie is Malta’s unmistakable national soft drink, a bittersweet, amber-colored soda created in 1952 by Simonds Farsons Cisk at a moment when the island was being flooded with foreign cola brands. Rather than imitate those colas, the company intentionally set out to craft something that reflected Maltese tastes and Mediterranean identity.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
