Santa Maria

Santa Maria

Aguachile Mazatlan is the king of ceviche at Santa Maria. It offers mouth-watering mahi mahi unabashedly swimming in a jus of jalapeno, cilantro and roasted leche de tigre. Served with delicate slices of creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, vibrant cherry tomatoes and sweet drops of smoky fish sauce, it’s the kind of meal where you have […]

Cindyrella’s Wine Bar

Cindyrella’s Wine Bar

The perfect weekend pitstop is now open at the Cumming City Center. Offering an elevated wine bar experience, Cindyrella’s Wine Bar serves up sultry snacks to pair with wines from near and far. Among your sophisticated smorgasbord, don’t miss The Midnight, a dish of crispy tostones topped with spicy crab, ginger mayo and sriracha. Pair […]

YAVA Brewhouse

YAVA Brewhouse

YAVA Brewhouse is Cumming’s newest spot for great beer, food and fellowship (don’t miss the life-size chess board on the patio). Amidst a menu of favorites like shrimp ceviche, steak frites and the best key lime pie we’ve ever tasted, don’t miss their spin on Deviled Eggs. A classic base gets topped with charred pepperoni […]

Lake Lanier’s Sunset Paddle

Lake Lanier’s Sunset Paddle

Catch golden-hour views at Lake Lanier’s Sunset Paddle on Aug. 8. The evening also features a cookout, a one-hour Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) yoga session and more. Details: 7800 Allyn Lane Memorial Way, parks.forsythco.com

Retro Sips Soda Shop

Retro Sips Soda Shop

Share a bubbly Unicorn Dream Float (Sprite, vanilla ice cream, cotton candy, whipped cream and sprinkles) at Retro Sips Soda Shop. The entire menu makes for a fun stop on date night. Details: 230 Elm St., Ste. 500, retrosips.com

Cumming Aquatic Center’s Dog Days

Cumming Aquatic Center’s Dog Days

Double date with your furry family members at Cumming Aquatic Center’s Dog Days! Happening Sept. 12-13 and 19, the Outdoor Leisure Pool goes to the dogs for a tail-wagging good time. Registration required. Details: 201 Aquatic Cir., cummingaquaticcenter.com/dog-days

Talk of the Table Wine & Cheese Boutique

Talk of the Table Wine & Cheese Boutique

Create your own evening with Talk of the Table Wine & Cheese Boutique’s carefully curated wines, locally sourced artisanal cheeses, gourmet specialities and more. Details: 410 Peachtree Pwky., Ste. 218, @talkofthetable

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers at Street School Playhouse

Street School Playhouse

Watch The Mad Hatters’ powerhouse tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers on July 18 at Street School Playhouse. Then enjoy dinner and drinks at Tam’s Backstage Restaurant located on-site at the iconic 1923 schoolhouse. Details: 101 School St., schoolstreetplayhouse.com

Meet and Make – K-pop Deco Crafts

Meet and Make - K-pop Deco Crafts

Calling all K-pop fans! Celebrate your favorite groups at Cumming Library’s Meet and Make – K-pop Deco Crafts on July 13. From 6:30 to 8pm, decorate photocard holders, design bracelets and craft concert-ready pickets for your faves. Show off your fandom, meet fellow fans and make something uniquely yours. Open to ages 14 and up. […]

Tijon Fragrance Lab-Atlanta

Tijon Fragrance Lab-Atlanta

Guided by expert perfumers, channel your inner scent artist during Create Your Own Fragrance classes at Tijon Fragrance Lab-Atlanta. Explore a wide variety of fragrance notes and blend one-of-a-kind perfumes or colognes in hands-on workshops ranging from quick but memorable to luxe and intimate. Details: 441 Vision Dr., Ste. G104, tijon.com/atlanta