Author: Kenny Bump
Stereotypes are made to be broken... and conformed with. Kenny hails from the Dirty South, aka the Dirty Dirty or, simply, Atlanta. He ventured out here for a restart in life. What better place than a city linked mythologically to resurrection? Kenny has a penchant for all things creative. Art, music, homemade gin and tonics, architecture, writing and sweet tea are all important aspects of the world of Kenny Bump. You will catch him strolling Downtown for that evasive perfect meal, or to just to mingle with the peeps at a First Friday. If you want to know anything about the stereotypes of the South, the magnificence of grits or why sweet tea is a viable resource, then Kenny is your guy. He currently resides in the Garfield district.
Sips and Grub | Chicken in Phoenix Nest at China Chili
If a Phoenix rose from the ashes to create this dish, I’m even more impressed.
Sips and Grub | Fruit Smoothie at Lincoln Family YMCA
A dose of tart, icy goodness after a grueling session of pumping iron is perfectly welcomed.
Sips and Grub | Vegan Donut at Conspire
Conspire slings some mean joe and is home to the legendary vegan donut. Make sure you are up early to get one — they go fast!
Sips and Grub | Nutella Crepe at Cibo
Filled with a nutty chocolate that had to have rained down from heaven, this dessert laid a smack down on my hunger and my ability to move.
Sips and Grub | Pork Sandwich at Honey Bear’s BBQ
Slightly spicy with just the right depth of flavor, this is some seriously good barbecue.
Artlink’s Art Detour 22
This free, self-guided tour will jaunt through countless art galleries, venues and businesses that collectively make up our beloved Downtown creative community.
Sips and Grub | Patio Taco at Mi Patio
Talk about a beast. When it arrived, I mistook it for a burrito. And, I am talking a Chipotle-eat-your-heart-out size burrito.
Sips and Grub | Velvet and Lemon Angel Food Cake with Blackberry Glaze at Lux
On this trip, Lux outdid itself. The velvet is arguably my favorite mocha in town. And the angel food cake — by calling it “good” or even “great” would be a slap in its face.
Sips and Grub | Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles
Once I set foot inside of Lo-Lo’s, I was instantaneously back in the Deep South. The smell of grease clung to my lungs as I lofted my nose in the air to embrace the aroma.
Sips and Grub | Adovada Ribs at Los Dos Molinos
These country-style pork ribs were some of the softest I have ever had. Literally, they cut like butter.
