Today we debut “Atlanta’s Savory Stories.” Our new food series highlights local eats, home recipes and the history behind some of our city’s favorite dishes. Contributors Akila McConnell and Chef Asata Reid launch the reoccurring segment with a discussion of Atlanta’s Chinese American food community. Plus, “The Wake: A New Play with Old Irish Songs” is coming to Shakespeare’s Tavern this Sunday, and we speak to playwright Vynnie Meli, music director Scott DePoy and director Mira Hirsch.

Today we debut “Atlanta’s Savory Stories.” Our new food series highlights local eats, home recipes and the history behind some of our city’s favorite dishes. Contributors Akila McConnell and Chef Asata Reid launch the reoccurring segment with a discussion of Atlanta’s Chinese American food community. Plus, “The Wake: A New Play with Old Irish Songs” is coming to Shakespeare’s Tavern this Sunday, and we speak to playwright Vynnie Meli, music director Scott DePoy and director Mira Hirsch.

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta’s creative world.

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.

The City Lights Collective

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.