Stomping Grapes at 29 Spa

A winter staycation with “Stomping Grapes” massage: at $3 a minute, don’t forget to pack a sense of humor. The sky is grey. The thermometer dips to 40 degrees in Atlanta, and all we can think of is a 140-degree sauna. So we pack a bag and check into the nearby Mansion on Peachtree for a little R&R in the form of a steamy whirlpool at 29 Spa, a deep massage and a healthy dose of room service. The spa is the brainchild of Atlanta native Lydia Mondavi, who married... Read More

Peruvian-Inspired Quinoa and Vegetable Soup

Lately it seems like everyone is keen on quinoa (“keen-wah”) as a super-trendy superfood. After all, it’s gluten-free and packs all eight essential amino acids as well as so many nutrients the ancient Incas called it “chisaya mama” (mother of all grains). Yep, South Americans were so ahead of the foodie fashion curve that our trendy pseudo-grain (actually a seed) even shares it’s name with Quinua, Peru. That little historical tidbit made us... Read More

UA-23911013-1 http://www.FullDISHclosure.com