After the endless high temperatures that filled our sweltering days and nights this summer, I’d say that the cooler degrees, rustling leaves and new activities of fall has everyone eager to partake in the time of year when everything begins again. Fun returns this weekend to Piedmont Park with the Atlanta Arts Festival where the whole family can enjoy a variety of the city’s best art.

Sure, Atlanta has a plentiful array of restaurants that cater to whatever dining experience you are in the mood for, but some of our finest five-star culinary masterpieces lie within the seafood realm. Take a look at our list of the most upscale and equally deliciously fish restaurants in Atlanta. Be prepared to make reservations immediately after.

Fresh off his hilarious stint on the MTV Video Music Awards last night, in-demand comedian Aziz Ansari brings his laugh-a-minute stand-up tour Dangerously Delicious to Atlanta this Saturday night at the Tabernacle. Be sure to check him out as Atlanta audiences are in for a side-splitting ride.

The phrase “all in the family” takes on a literal meaning when it comes to Atlanta boutique owners Ashley McCann and Michelle Jarusinski. Business partners and sisters-in-law, they are close-knit and fashionable to boot. Located in the upscale Sugarloaf Parkway suburb, take a look at their popular Duluth boutique Uptown Girls that has a little something for everyone.

Fashion’s Night Out made its way to Atlanta last night as upscale retailers and boutiques participated in the second annual event created by the fashion industry (and the legendary Anna Wintour) to encourage shopping and help stimulate the fashion economy. The talk of the town however was the new collection by Atlanta native Mychael Knight.

Last night one of Atlanta’s most popular culinary and charitable events took place at the Mason Murer Fine Art gallery. The eighth annual Party in the Kitchen commenced with food, fundraising and dancing to benefit Atlanta-based charity Project Open Hand.

Sweet, spicy and nutty come to mind when mentioning Thai food, as they are some of the most prominent flavors. But by no means are they the only memorable ingredients. It seems that Thai cuisine combines elements of Chinese and Japanese cuisine resulting in an amazing culinary experience that transports you to different countries one plate at a time. Atlanta definitely has a myriad of Thai restaurants to choose from. Here are the top options for dining supremacy

Whenever a new sushi spot opens it is literally music to my ears. I can eat sushi everyday of the week and still constantly crave it. There are numerous places in Atlanta to get your fix and each of them offers something specific to the customer. This brings me to the new kid on the block, the newly opened Japanese restaurant in the Collier Hills section of West Buckhead called Sakura Stix.

When I think of cigars, my mind envisions a chilly autumn evening full of wine, jazz, leather sofas and select tapas options. There is something about partaking in the warmth of a cigar that screams sophistication and totally high-brow. With the influx of cigar bars in Atlanta, it seems that casual patrons as well as seasoned veterans are all about the aromatic lounges with various choices for their favorite stogie. From bars to lounges, here are the finest cigar bars Atlanta has to offer.