Chef Craig Richards says Beethoven’s “Für Elise” was one of the first pieces of music he learned on the piano as a kid. Now at the helm of Elise, a seafood-focused fine-dining restaurant in Atlanta’s Woodruff Arts Center, Richards says the restaurant’s name is a nod to that piece of music and the neighboring Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. His light approach to food reflects the airy minimalism of the space’s architecture and that of the surrounding campus (which also includes the High Museum of Art), and the snapper and tuna tartare appetizer is an artful example. The fresh fish sourced from Gulf waters is the focus, Richards says. Combined with a bit of olive oil, salt, and lemon juice, the mixture is topped with pickled field peas for crunch and a bit of acidity, and dressed with saffron aioli, microgreens, and a dusting of sumac. True to his training in Italy, Richards says the appetizer really sings when paired with a glass of the Picariello falanghina (an ancient white grape) from Campania: “It’s got a floral note that works with the sumac.” A music lover, he confesses that when he’s not cooking for arts patrons, he enjoys a night at the symphony, “listening to performances by people at the top of their craft.”
This article appears in the Winter 2026 issue of Southbound.
The group stage of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is nearly over, but not before the Democratic Republic of the Congo takes on Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium.
For DR Congo, this last match is extremely important. The team remains in contention for a spot in the knockout round with its one point. Uzbekistan has an extremely slim change of getting to the round of 32 following its loss to Portugal earlier this week, but a massive win could change all that.
This is the second time DR Congo has competed in the World Cup since 1974, when it was called Zaire. The team qualified after winning a playoff tournament in Mexico.
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How to watch DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan
Date: Saturday, June 26
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
TV (English): FS1
TV (Spanish): Peacock (Telemundo/Universo)
Streaming: Universo, FOX One, FOX Sports app and website
FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta
What: FIFA Fan Festival™ Atlanta
Where: Centennial Olympic Park
Time: 2 p.m. to Midnight
The free general admission tickets for Saturday have sold out, but guests can purchase tickets to the festival on its website.
The San Francisco Giants welcome the Atlanta Braves to Oracle Park tonight to begin a three-game series.
As of the time this is being written, the Giants have not yet announced a starting pitcher. I assume that means that the last resort left for this season is the element of surprise. But check the comments below for more up to date information.
Whoever it ends up being will face off against Braves right-hander Reynaldo López, who enters tonight’s game with a 3.50 ERA, 4.62 FIP, with 39 strikeouts to 21 walks in 43.2 innings pitched. His last appearance was in relief in the Braves’ 9-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, in which he allowed one unearned run on one hit with three strikeouts and a walk in three innings.
Who: San Francisco Giants (33-47) vs. Atlanta Braves (48-31)
