Today marks the fourth story in our new series, Inside Atlanta – Each week, we sit down with influencers to talk about what Atlanta means to them. First I went, then came Marshall Chiles from Laughing Skull, Jonathan Vendrick, VIP Concierge Manager for the Loews Atlanta Hotel, and Kate Whitman from the Atlanta History Center.
Today, we are sitting with Bert Weiss, host of the Q100’s Bert Show, which is syndicated in 20 cities. Not only is Weiss one of the leaders in local radio, but his philanthropic efforts, such as Bert’s Big Adventure, which brings chronically and terminally ill children to Walt Disney World each year, have made the world a much better place. Next, a tour of The Big Peach led by the legendary Bert Weiss.
I live in… Brookhaven. I love that it’s so close to Q100. Also, the area has grown a lot in recent years. People really are what this city does. When I moved here from the Northeast, the hospitality really brought me back. I remember my wife saying that she was moving boxes into our house and people kept asking for help. She wanted to know what her MO was. I said I think that is how friendly people are here.
I wish people knew… about our culinary scene. There are so many great places to eat and so much diversity.
You can find me… at Lifetime Fitness in Sandy Springs. I love working there, the place is like a country club without snobbish people and golf membership.
It’s time for dinner, I’m heading to… Taqueria Cuernavaca, which I even hate to share because it’s the best authentic Mexican in town. It’s a total hole in the wall inside Quick Shop Food Mart # 2 on Roswell Road. I’m also a huge fan of Taco Veloz, the Nutella Cheesecake at Café Intermezzo, and Buttermilk Kitchen for Sunday brunch. I go to Canoa in spring for a special occasion and I reserve the table next to the water. I also love Brewhouse Café for soccer games and Buford Highway for great dives and amazing ethnic food.
The clock strikes 5 o’clock, I’m drinking… Double Cross and soda or Titos and soda! I’m a big fan of dive bars and I go to Northside Tavern to buy jeans, t-shirts, and lots of live music. If I’m in the mood to dress up, I go to Yebo at Phipps Plaza.
If I had to stay in a hotel, I’d check into… The W, just because I like the way they smell. Hello, I am simple.
Atlanta’s best kept secret is… The Pie Hole in Roswell makes fresh pastries every day. It’s hard to find, on Canton Street, and it’s worth it. I also love Avellino’s Pizza in Brookhaven.
When I play Tourist, I’m going to… Buckhead: they have it all there. You have the nice new shops and stylish restaurants and bars. Then just down the street are the dive bars. Outside of that, the Little Five Points and Braves games are my go-tos.
I break a sweat… with coaches Illyas Rahman on Elite Edge or LC and Dex on Heat.
I love spending my money on… SuitSupply at Lenox – I’ve had some great experiences shopping for suits there.
Story by Kate Parham Kordsmeier, Atlanta Expert for About Travel and author of Atlanta Chef’s Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the Big Peach. You can reach Kate on Twitter @KPKords or by email at k [email protected] . Don’t forget to like us on Facebook.
