Atlanta, GA
Where to drink cherry blossom-inspired cocktails around Atlanta
These 8 metro area establishments are celebrating the brief, beautiful sakura season.
The Bee and Blossom martini at Capolinea celebrates the blooming of spring’s first cherry blossoms and the bees responsible for the beauty. (Courtesy of Bites and Bevs Media)
By Angela Hansberger – For the AJC
3 hours ago
The fleeting Georgia cherry blossoms reach peak bloom in mid- to late March. One day Atlanta is winter-drab, and the next it’s buried under drifts of floral confetti, the blush of pink so pretty it demands we pay attention. There is a bit of romanticism that arrives with the sakura (Japanese for “cherry blossom”); a petal-strewn urgency to witness beauty so brief. Fortunately, Atlanta’s best bartenders are capturing the floral spirit so we can hold on to the ephemeral in-bloom moment just a little longer.
Lucky Star’s Murphey White designed the aromatic Bouquet cocktail to bridge her memories and the current sakura season. (Courtesy of Lucky Star)
Bouquet at Lucky Star
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Bee and Blossom at Capolinea
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Pink Lotus at Midtown’s Brasserie Lundi is bright and fruity. (Courtesy of Brasserie Lundi)
Pink Lotus at Brasserie Lundi
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Cherry blossom saline is the magic ingredient in Adair Park’s Ryokou’s Petite Prelude cocktail. (Courtesy of Jeff Banks)
Petite Prelude at Ryokou
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Inspired by blooming flowers, Terra Terroir’s Blossom is a thoughtful sipper with perfect balance. (Angela Hansberger for the AJC)
Blossom at Terra Terroir
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Sakura Whisky Sour, using Japanese whisky and sakura syrup, is just one of the offerings on the menu of cherry blossom-inspired cocktails at Nakato. (Courtesy of Nakato)
Sakura Whisky Sour at Nakato
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The first sip of Awa Sakura is like a floral cloud scented with cherry blossoms that gives way to the cold, berry-bright flavor beneath. (Courtesy of O-Ku)
Awa Sakura at O-Ku
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Rumi’s Kitchen turns the concept of a “floral drink” into something timeless, deeply aromatic and incredibly refreshing. (Courtesy of Justin Clay)
Sharbat at Rumi’s
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ATLANTA – Rising gas prices are hitting drivers hard, especially people who rely on their cars to make a living.
What we know:
Rideshare drivers say fuel is one of their biggest expenses, and some say the recent spike is starting to cut into their profits.
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Atlanta is now $3.49. That’s up about 75 cents from a month ago. Prices have also jumped since the U.S. military launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
Analysts say if tensions in the Middle East ease, gas prices could fall back to what drivers saw just a few weeks ago.
What they’re saying:
For rideshare driver Sam Lakhani, the workday starts the moment he hits the road. But lately there’s something else on his mind; the price of gas.
“Before pulling up the gas station in the morning, we always are scared at what price will be today,” said Lakhani.
Lakhani is a rideshare driver and union organizer. He said he has been a driver for seven years and is on the road between 60 and 72 hours a week. Higher gas prices mean a bigger chunk of every ride goes straight into the tank.
“It is impacting on the driver because you have to work more hours, and it’s tiring for everyone,” Lakhani said.
Lakhani said fuel is one of his largest expenses, and when prices go up, profits go down. He said he has to drive more hours to make the same money as before and fears that if the trend continues, the industry could struggle.
“There will be no more drivers working because if they are not making money, they won’t be and there won’t be any drivers out there on the streets,” Lakhani said.
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Lakhani drives several vehicles for work, including a Cadillac he uses for higher-end rides. He said when he drives it, about 50% of what he makes goes toward paying for gas, so he is always looking for the least expensive option.
“Every time you go to a different gas station, the price is not uniform. So you have to find out which is the cheapest pump in town or nearby town,” he said.
Lakhani and other drivers say they hope prices stop climbing because their take-home pay depends on what they pay at the pump.
“All of the gig workers are getting scared of this gas prices. I hope this will come back to normal as soon,” Lakhani said.
The Source: The article cites data from AAA and firsthand account comes from Sam Lakhani, an Atlanta-based rideshare driver and union organizer.
Atlanta, GA
At Atlanta Science Festival, a Decatur coffee shop teaches the science behind your morning brew
The science behind a simple cup of coffee is brewing curiosity across metro Atlanta as the Atlanta Science Festival returns with hundreds of hands-on events.
CBS News Atlanta stopped by Opo Coffee in Decatur, where owner Jonathan Pascual is helping festivalgoers learn how science plays a role in making the perfect cup of coffee.
Pascual demonstrated several tools used by coffee professionals, including a coffee siphon, a brewing method that uses heat and pressure, and a coffee refractometer, a device that measures how strong a cup of coffee is by analyzing how light refracts through the liquid.
“That tells us if the sample has a certain percentage of coffee solids in the water,” Pascual explained. “Then it tells us how strong it is.”
According to Pascual, an ideal cup of coffee typically measures about 1.4% total dissolved coffee solids, which helps baristas determine whether the brew is properly balanced.
Festival participants will also learn about the chemistry behind milk used in lattes and cappuccinos, including how proteins and fats react when milk is steamed to create foam and texture.
Opo Coffee has partnered with the Atlanta Science Festival for the past three years, offering demonstrations that connect everyday routines, like brewing coffee, with science.
The Atlanta Science Festival, presented by Delta Air Lines, runs March 7 through March 21 and features about 150 interactive events at more than 80 locations across metro Atlanta.
The celebration culminates with the Exploration Expo in Piedmont Park on March 21, where families can explore hands-on exhibits ranging from robotics and engineering to biology and space science.
More information about festival events is available at AtlantaScienceFestival.org.
Atlanta police respond to a barricaded suspect after a domestic incident on March 12, 2026. (FOX 5 News)
ATLANTA – Atlanta police are responding to a barricaded suspect situation on Thursday evening.
What we know:
Just before 2:30 p.m., officers were called to a domestic violence incident near the intersection of Pine Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive in an apartment building.
Police said a woman was injured during the domestic incident and the suspect had barricaded himself inside an apartment.
A SWAT team was called to assist as law enforcement attempted to have the man surrender peacefully.
Investigators determined that the man has an active arrest warrant for a previous domestic violence incident.
Authorities believe the man is the only individual inside the apartment.
Nearby apartments were evacuated.
A FOX 5 viewer said police have blocked off Pine Street to traffic.
What we don’t know:
It is unclear whether the man has access to a firearm, but police said he does have access to knives.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Atlanta Police Department and a FOX 5 viewer.
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