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Soon to be visible from the West Midtown Atlanta skyline is the Ford Atlanta Research and Innovation Center (FARIC), a facility designed to advance the Ford Motor Company’s digital imprint and tap into the city’s rich tech workforce.
FARIC joins a network of Ford research and development facilities in other places such as Tel Aviv and Palo Alto dedicated to disciplines like software-led connected vehicles, artificial intelligence, university research and more.
Ford To Build FARIC Workspace In Atlanta
“Ford is transitioning from a traditional automotive company to a digital products and services company driven by software innovation,” Jim Buczkowski, executive director for Ford Research, Advanced Engineering, said in a news release. “There’s a high demand for tech talent across industries, and we have an opportunity to create non-traditional career pathways to attract and develop the expertise needed to stay competitive.”
At the workspace and elsewhere within the company, Ford will use Atlanta’s place as a tech hub to lean into attracting and retaining historically underrepresented talent, especially in the software engineering and high technology fields.
“Atlanta continues to attract and grow tech companies and startups; and we continue to attract a desirable talent base — particularly for Black tech talent. We look forward to this partnership with the Ford Atlanta Research and Innovation Center, which has the potential to help us grow an even more robust and diverse pipeline,” said Mayor Andre Dickens.
Aside from serving as an innovation hub and delivering software solutions, the FARIC team will also focus on increasing Black, Hispanic and female representation in software engineering and high technology careers. Strategies include:
- Leveraging relationships with regional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and The Atlanta University Center Consortium to help make high-tech career opportunities more available to diverse students
- Continuing to create and deepen relationships with regional colleges and universities, including HBCUs and Hispanic Service Institutions, to conduct pioneering research and address Ford’s growing need for the new competencies required for electrification, connected vehicles and software engineering that are revolutionizing Ford products, technologies and services
- Creating flexible, non-traditional career pathways for people interested in pursuing software and high-tech careers, including co-ops, internships, part-time work, and non-degree software programs in collaboration with Atlanta-based TechBridge and community partner City of Refuge
Where Is The Ford Workspace Located In Atlanta?
The Ford workspace will be located within the new 8West development on Atlanta’s Upper West Side (889 Howell Mill Road NW). Here’s a map to help you find it.
The 24,000-square-foot FARIC space is designed to surpass standard ADA compliance with an intentional, accessible layout that supports inclusion, flexibility, collaboration and innovation.
Final Word
“Underrepresentation is a significant issue in software and engineering industries, especially when it comes to Black and Hispanic communities, which makes it particularly exciting to work with local colleges, universities and nonprofits to help bring greater diversity into the tech space,” said Doron Elliott, senior manager of Ford In-Vehicle Infotainment, who will also oversee FARIC operations. “Building this critical talent base will enable Ford to continue to find innovative and efficient ways to develop cutting-edge products and services to meet the demands of a very diverse customer base.”
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- Leveraging relationships with regional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and The Atlanta University Center Consortium to help make high-tech career opportunities more available to diverse students
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Are you interested in going to a vacation spot within driving distance of Atlanta? There are some great places to go that are not too far from Atlanta — and you can get there by car or plane.If you want to book travel right now, the good news is that domestic fares are still relatively cheap.5 Cheapish Travel Destinations In The South
This article is going to show you some cheap places to travel for spring and summer this year. Let’s get started:New Orleans
Photo credit: Robson Hatsukami Morgan / Unsplash You can visit New Orleans, Louisiana and take in all the Creole and Cajun cuisine your tummy can handle. The drive is about six hours from Atlanta.
Flights From Atlanta
Mid-October: Frontier Airlines: Airfare from $121
Top things to do and see in New Orleans:
- Jazz Fest
- Essence Fest
- Bourbon Street
- Jackson Square
- Fried Chicken Festival
- French Quarter Festival
Charleston
Photo credit: Dylan Mullins / Unsplash Charleston, South Carolina is only a four-hour drive from Atlanta and it’s worth the ride.
Flights From Atlanta
Mid-May: Frontier Airlines: Airfare from $218
Top Charleston events this Year:
- Charleston Bluegrass Festival
- Low Country Cajun Festival
- Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival
Savannah
Photo credit:
Jessica Furtney / UnsplashSavannah, Georgia is only a four-hour drive from Atlanta and it’s worth the ride.
Flights From Atlanta
Mid-May: Delta Air Lines: Airfare from $268
Top Savannah events this Year:
- Savannah Hemp & Arts Festival
- Tybee Wine Festival
- Savannah Jazz Festival
Read our Cool Guide to Savannah.
Augusta
Photo credit: Todd Trapani / Unsplash One of the most popular tourist spots in the South, Augusta has a rich music heritage (James Brown) and is known for cultural sports events (the Masters).
Flights From Atlanta
Mid-October: Delta Air Lines: Airfare from $158
Here are the top events happening in August this Year:
- Augusta Craft Beer Festival
- Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que Music Festival
- Westobou Festival
Jacksonville
Photo credit: David Masemore / Unsplash Jacksonville, Florida is a five-hour drive from Atlanta. If you start at 1 p.m, you’ll be in city limits by 6 p.m., just in time for dinner.
Mid-October: Delta Air Lines: Airfare from $208
Here are the top events happening in August this Year:
Here are some of the best events to check out in Jacksonville this year:
- Jacksonville Jazz Festival
- Summer Volksfest
- Jacksonville Caribbean Festival
How To Save On Plane Tickets
Before you book your travel, you should really consider ways to save. For instance, prices can be higher during peak travel seasons, holidays, or events. If possible, try to avoid booking flights during these times to save money.
Here are some more ways to save on travel.
Use Airline Rewards Programs
Joining airline loyalty programs can earn you points or miles for future flights. Additionally, some credit cards offer travel rewards or airline miles for purchases, which can be redeemed for flights.
Set Fare Alerts
Use fare comparison websites or apps to set up alerts for price drops on specific routes. This allows you to monitor prices and book when fares are lower.
You can also consider direct flights, which are often more convenient but can be more expensive. Consider booking connecting flights, which can sometimes be cheaper, especially for long-haul routes.
Check for Special Deals and Discounts
Airlines often run promotions and sales, especially during off-peak seasons. Keep an eye out for these deals and be ready to book when you find a good offer.
Final Word
Once you get your passport, you should be ready for your trip. Make sure you have found the cheapest flights from Atlanta that are on sale.To Atlanta is one of the most convenient places to travel to and from. A large part of that is because Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is so accessible.
Not only is it the world’s busiest airport, but it’s state-of-the-art in every way. If you’re interesting in traveling around Atlanta via car or even on scooter, here’s what to know.
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If you love a hot cup of Joe, you’re going to be quite exciting to learn that illy Caffé, the European-style café and coffee bar, is planning to open at Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta.
illy Caffé Planning Atlanta Location
The location will offer more than coffee; look out for the full food gamut of breakfast, lunch and brunch. Keep reading to know all the details.
The new coffee shop and bar, which will operate as a franchise, is being brought to us from entrepreneurs Asad Babwari, Aamir Ali and William Chen, who have deep experience with metro Atlanta restaurant brands.
When Is illy Caffé Opening At Atlantic Station?
Illy Caffé is set to open in “early spring 2023,” according to a news release. Atlantic Station had been without a coffee shop proper after Starbucks closed down on the corner of 17th and State streets.
This will be Illy Caffé’s first location in the Southeast as the brand looks to make a further imprint in the United States.
What’s On The Menu at illy Caffé?
Photo credit: Illy USA The menu at illy Caffé will serve a bevy of premium coffee offerings, many of them sustainably-sourced. In addition to breakfast, lunch and brunch, the coffee shop will offer Aperitivo (pre-meal) menu items, along with cocktails and Italian desserts.
The Atlantic Station location will also give customers an opportunity to order and pick up items at a grab-and-go counter or via full-table service options.
The extensive coffee and espresso menu will offer the following items:
- Hot and iced beverages such as cold brew, latte, cappuccino and more.
- Breakfast menu with items such as croissants and breakfast sandwiches
- Lunch menu with items such as pizza, pastas and European-style sandwiches and salads.
- An early evening Aperitivo menu features Italian-inspired cocktails and light appetizers
- A sweet menu offers fresh baked pastries, croissants, cookies and a gelato bar.
Where Will illy Caffé Be Located At Atlantic Station?
Illy Caffé will be located at 264 19th Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA. Here’s a map to help you find it.
illy Caffé will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and will have retail items for sale such as the brand’s acclaimed espresso machines and coffee accessories.
Final Word
I know, I know, coffee never sounded so exciting, right? Wait until it opens! I’m sure, it will soon be one of the best coffee spots in Atlanta.
If you don’t know already, Atlantic Station is turning (once again) into a happening place. Perhaps you might have missed the recent openings of Day & Night Cereal Bar, Atlanta Breakfast Club and Angry Crab Shack.
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If you didn’t think Halloween was poppin’ before, the launch of Halloween-themed pops from Atlanta-based popsicle empire King of Pops is all the indication you need.
These seasonal sweets will surely satisfy that scary sweet tooth of yours!
What Halloween-Themed Flavors Does King Of Pops Have?
King of Pops offers the following flavors for spooky season:
- Boooreo Cheesecake: Boooreo Cheesecake is haunting the bars once again! With all-natural sandwich crème cookies blended into a creamy cheesecake base, it’s no wonder these pops have a cult following.
- Candy Corn: The pop that *looks* like Candy Corn but *tastes* like 3 mini pops in one sampler pop. It has 3 separate sections of Vanilla, Thai Tea + Chocolate Sea Salt.
- Witch’s Brew: The fruitiest (and vegan!) Halloween pop with an orange juice base and filled to the brim-of-the-cauldron with pieces of kiwi, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries.
Where Is King of Pops Located?
You can find King of Pops at many places in Atlanta, including at select cart locations at Piedmont Park on a hot day. HQ Bar, Colony Square, and all three of the Ponce City Market Bar locations.
Final Word
The launch of Halloween-themed pops from Atlanta-based popsicle empire King of Pops will satisfy your scary sweet tooth.
On a warm day, a King of Pops popsicle is an awesome treat. If you have a sweet tooth, you may be interested in some great ice cream spots around the city. And Atlanta is also quickly becoming a beignet mecca. Indulge in the sweet life!
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No celebrity consistently kills it in the body department like Beyoncé. What’s her secret?
The best entertainer over the last two decades has managed to keep a nicely sculptured body like nobody else. How does she do it?
The Category Is Body. Beyoncé body
Getting a body like Beyoncé is not about gaining a “figure 8” physique or impossibly thin waist. It’s more about being able to maintain a shape that works for you — and feeling good about it.
The bottom line is that Beyoncé’s body has been an aspiration for more than two generations of girls and into their womanhood. And you may want to know…
How Can I Get A Beyoncé Body?
If you want to get that Bey body, the first thing you should know is that it’s not easy, not even for Queen Bey.
“I am not naturally the thinnest woman,” she told Good Morning America. “I have curves. I have struggled with diets and finding something that works for me.”
Perhaps you can relate. Also, like Beyoncé you may be someone who’s had a child — or three. If so, then that’s pretty amazing that you want to get your body tight, but you should also know that you’re beautiful in your own right.
It’s OK to reaffirm yourself to get your confidence up. Even Beyoncé had to come to terms with her body at some point.
She wrote a first-person piece for Vogue lamenting how through her career she capitulated to the world’s standards of how her body should look, but never again.“After the birth of my first child, I believed in the things society said about how my body should look,” she wrote in Vogue.Now let’s get started: Here are three strategies you should put in place to achieve that Beyoncé body.1. Adopt Beyoncé’s Workout Routine
To get Beyoncé’s body, you’re going to have to spend some time in the gym. But how? What does a Beyoncé workout consist of?
In the Vogue interview, Beyoncé says that she has the ability to get her body right by going into “beast mode.”“Whenever I’m ready to get a six-pack, I will go into beast zone and work my ___ off until I have it,” she said.But what does Beyoncé’s beast mode consist of? According to her longtime trainer, here’s what the singer has done to get her body toned.- Boxing
- Swinging weighted ropes
- Lifting free weights
- Dancing
“I’ll put on a song that I really like and do [biceps curls with] five-pound weights [for] the whole song and just try to burn out,” she told Self Magazine.Invest In Some Free Weights
You might want to think about investing in some free weights to build muscle and tone along with your workouts. Here are some free weight options from Amazon:Beyoncé’ says she’s always wanted to become more healthy. As a result, working out became a priority.One way Beyoncé’ has developed her tight gluts is by doing the kettle bell squat-and-press, which her trainer says that it’s an “exercise that hits all the major muscles. If you did nothing else, you’d still get a great workout,” he told Self.The kettle bell squat and press is popular with celebrities, by the way.And don’t think Beyoncé doesn’t get tired and want to quit. Her trainer told Glamour UK, “You run out of gas fast; by pushing through [that fatigue], you develop a ton of endurance.”2. Start Beyoncé’s Plant-Based Diet
To get ready for Coachella, Beyoncé recorded her diet regimen in a video called “22 Days Nutrition.” Mind you, this was right after she’d just gave birth to twins.In the clip, she starts off by saying: “Good morning, it’s 5 a.m., and this is day one of rehearsals for Coachella.” The scale below her reads 175 pounds. “Every woman’s nightmare,” she then says.You may be wondering what is the”22 Days Nutrition?” It’s a diet program created and promoted by Beyonce’s trainer Marco Borges. His 22 Days Nutrition Plan is all about getting people to enjoy a plant-based lifestyle on their own terms.Here’s what Beyoncé’s diet regimen:- Removing all processed foods from her diet
- A 100% plant-based lifestyle
- A regular exercise routine
- Plenty of rest
Here are some great dishes and recipes from Borges’ 22 Days Nutrition Plan, which Beyoncé followed to lose weight.
Health Green Smoothie
Recipe by the amazing @ligiasfreshbowls
– 1 cup frozen mango
– 2 frozen bananas
– 2 cups baby spinach
– 1 scoop plant protein @22daysnutrition
– 1 tsp ceremonial organic matcha
– 2 tbsp lime juice
– 1/4 cup oat milkMix all i ingredients in a high speed blender and enjoy with your favorite toppings.
View this post on InstagramDelicious Quick And Healthy Meal
View this post on Instagram“We know the power of vegetables; we know the power of plants; we know the power of foods that are unprocessed and as close to nature as possible,” Borges says.
Vegan Pancakes
Recipe by: @ligiasfreshbowls
Delicious Vegan Pancake Recipe:
- 1 tbsp whole ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water ( let it sit 6 to 10 min to for a jelly texture)
- 1 cup oat flour ( gluten free if available)
- 1 scoop organic PB plant based protein @22daysnutrition ( check out my highlights for code )
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar (optional)
- 1 1/4 cup oat milk ( you might need to use extra 2-3 tbsp if the batter gets thick while cooking the waffles)
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and make 4 big waffles
View this post on InstagramRecipe by: @ligiasfreshbowls
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and make 4 big waffles.
“Me getting the weight off was so much easier than getting back in shape and my body feeling comfortable,” she says in the video.If you’re thinking about adopting a similar food plan, get your mind right: Instead of 22 days, Beyoncé followed the diet for 44 days.That means you’re going to have to get serious!In the Homecoming documentary on Netflix, Beyoncé says that, ““In order to meet my goal, I’m limiting myself to no bread, no carbs, no dairy, no meat, no fish, no alcohol. And I’m hungry.”Be Balanced With Your Health
Like any sensible person, Beyoncé makes sure not to overdo it, which would expose her to burn out and perhaps sour her on bettering her body.If you want to achieve results and be encouraged by them, remember, you’re not a machine. It’s OK to have a cheat day.“I always treat myself to one meal on Sundays when I can have whatever I want. Usually it’s pizza, which is my favorite indulgence,” she told Shape magazine in 2013.Another thing, she no longer does is try to please everybody.“I put pressure on myself to lose all the baby weight in three months, and scheduled a small tour to assure I would do it. Looking back, that was crazy.”“During my recovery, I gave myself self-love and self-care, and I embraced being curvier. I accepted what my body wanted to be,” she said in Vogue.Bottom Line
To sum it all up, getting a body like Beyoncé is not an easy feat. For most of us, it’s going to take some lifestyle changes and determination. Take it from Bey!“You have to push yourself,” she told Self magazine. “It doesn’t matter what trainer you have. And it doesn’t matter what program you’re on. You have to be healthy and make the right choices.”
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Kennesaw, Georgia is getting an upscale clothing retailer that is well known in Atlanta and other cities. Nordstrom Rack is an off-price outlet version of the Nordstrom’s department store.
The new Nordstrom Rack is slated to open in the spring of 2024, according to a news release. The new store will be located in the Barrett Place shopping center in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Nordstrom Rack Coming To Kennesaw
“We look forward to opening this new Nordstrom Rack location in the Kennesaw community, strengthening our network of stores, and introducing new customers to Nordstrom Rack’s unique product offering,” Carl Jenkins, Senior Vice President of Nordstrom Rack, said in a statement. “In addition to shopping the brands they love at a great price, our customers in metro Atlanta can take full advantage of this convenient new location to pick-up online orders and make returns.”
The 25,000 square-foot store will be located in Barrett Place, a popular shopping center anchored by Michaels, Best Buy, PetSmart and Aldi. Barrett Place is owned and managed by Brixmor Property Group and is ideally located off of I-75 and the Barrett Parkway on Cobb Place Boulevard in one of Cobb County’s major retail hubs. With the addition of this new location, Nordstrom will operate five Nordstrom Rack stores and two Nordstrom stores in Georgia. The store is scheduled to open in spring 2024.
“Off-price retail continues to be a rapidly growing segment that is highly desired by our consumers, and Nordstrom Rack is a best-in-class retailer offering exceptional quality, selection and customer service,” said Matt Ryan, Executive Vice President for Brixmor Property Group. “The addition of Nordstrom Rack allows us to further strengthen our center’s appeal and to better meet the needs of the Kennesaw community we serve.”
Looking to shop? Check out the best malls in Atlanta
NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO, take a look at all the top deals on our Clothes Page, there are PLENTY of good deals that you don’t want to miss! Subscribe to our #ATLHaps Newsletter HERE and get the deals delivered to your inbox 🙂Along with the wonderful things to eat and do in Atlanta, there are also so awesome places to shop.
In addition to malls, many Atlanta boutiques and consignment shops have daily deals so that you can save money.
Atlanta’s retail scene continues to be a bright spot for the local economy — and that means more sales for everyone!
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A who’s who of influential Atlantans converged on a palatial estate in Fairburn, Georgia recently to attend the final day of the 2022 fifth Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic. The star-studded three-day event concluded on a sunny Sunday afternoon about 15 minutes south of Atlanta.
Notable attendees included Sheree Whitfield (RHOA), Martell Holt ( Love & Marriage Huntsville), Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson (HGTV’s Married to Real Estate), Frank Ski (KISS 104.1), Guy Lambert (FOX 5 DC) Tony Terry, Pastor Troy, Toccara Jones (America’s Next Top Model), Dr. Kevin James (president of Morris Brown College), and more.
Sponsored by Bentley Atlanta and the Corbett Group, the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic featured three days of food, drinks, live music, fashion, cigars, and equestrian exhibitions, which took place in the form of the “Black Tie Experience”, “Polo & Pumps Brunch and Day Party”, “Cocktails and Cigars Under the Stars” and the Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic.
“I’m so appreciative of everyone who showed up and showed out this year,” said Miguel Wilson, founder of the Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic. “With this being our fifth year, it’s safe to say that we’re no longer the new kids on the block, but now a staple in the community. This is demonstrated by the many people who attend every year, especially those who buy their tickets months in advance and those who travel from other states.”
One of the more unique aspects of this event is that it features Black fashion designers, emerging and established. It gives these designers a platform to showcase the quality of their work. It also provides a space for Black vendors who make luxury goods which includes jewelry, spirits, cigars, helicopters, and more.
Photo credit: Phil Jackson The Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic serves as the biggest fundraising event for the Ride to the Olympics Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to provide support to kids who desire to pursue equestrian activities; especially those who normally wouldn’t have the opportunity due to socio-economic obstacles. All proceeds from the 5th Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic will go towards the Ride to the Olympics Foundation.
Photo credit: Paul Biagui “With all of the events that we put on during this weekend and all of the vendors and fashion designers that we showcase, all black-owned might I add, it’s easy to forget that this is a fundraising event. Our goal is to raise money for the Ride to the Olympics Foundation so that we can continue to provide equestrian experiences to the youth, create more all-Black polo teams, and create more polo teams at HBCUs. And ultimately, we want to send a Black person to the Olympics to compete in equestrian sports, which has never been done,” Wilson said.
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Hopdoddy’s foray into the Southeast market brings the restaurant to Atlanta, Georgia, where it recently opened its first restaurant in Druid Hills.
The burger bar, whose menu is known to feature “the familiar in an unfamiliar way,” opened Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 just off Briarcliff Road in northwest Atlanta.
What’s On Hopdoddy’s Menu?
Hopdoddy serves burgers, sharable fries, burger bowls, fried chicken, as well as all types of beer, wine and margaritas.
“Outside of our burgers, What we’re most known for are our Parmesan Truffle Fries and our Margaritas,” Hopdoddy Chef Matt Schweitzer told AtlantaFi.com.
“Every burger shop has got its custom burger sauce. Our Doddy Mayo is one of my favorite sauces on the menu,” he said. “It’s really simple but it has some really nice body to it, really nice roundness to it. It’s also got acid that I think compliments any burger.”
I was able to try the Primetime Burger, which features a half-pound patty of brisket, shortrib and chuck. The burger also comes with Fondue Cheese, Arugula, Caramelized Onions, True Aioli, HD1 Steak Sauce and Tomato.
Where Will Hopdoddy Open Next In Metro Atlanta?
“Grub Burger used to be here and they’re owned by the same company as Hopdoddy and so our start in the market is to rebrand those restaurants,” says Jennifer Faren, vice president of marketing for Hopdoddy. “After that, we’re going to start looking for other opportunities for locations.”
Hopdoddy Burger Bar is set to open the following locations in spring/summer 2023:
- Akers Mill
- Perimeter
- Forsyth
Where Is Hopdoddy Located In Atlanta?
Hopdoddy is located at 2440 Briarcliff Rd., Suite 47, Atlanta, Ga. 30329. Here is a map to help you find it.
Final Word
Great burgers are a big part of Atlanta’s dining scene. Read about the best burgers in Atlanta.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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Atlanta rapper Lil Nas X has been tapped to star in a film from Coach for the launch of their Courage to Be Real branch.
In creating the film, Coach is aiming to encourage courageous self-expression. In enlisting Lil Nas X, the brand’s Courage to Be Real film drills down on its message about embracing all aspects of who you are with confidence—and inspiring others to express themselves authentically, too.
“My vision for Coach has always been to create a fashion world where people feel free to express themselves as they are,” said Coach Creative Director Stuart Vevers. “To bring this vision to life, I was thrilled to bring Lil Nas X and Petra Collins together with Coach for the first time—two artists who have changed the world around them by being themselves. The film we created together is a new form of storytelling that not only feels unexpected and different for us, it helps to create a community around the values we share with the next generation.”
Lil Nas X, Coach’s newest global ambassador, said that the campaign spoke to him because of its fearlessness.
“My whole career has been about breaking down doors, and this campaign represents everything I’ve overcome so far,” said Lil Nas X. “It’s about walking into new chapters of life, new experiences and new versions of myself, and it’s rooted in authenticity and self-expression—two things I really care about. It was really fun collaborating with Stuart and Petra to bring this to life.”
Here are the credits from the film.
Film And Photography Credits
Courage to Be Real Credits
Director & Photographer: Petra Collins
Set Designer: Nicolas Des Jardins
Creative & Fashion Director to Lil Nas X: Hodo Musa
Stylist: Stella Greenspan
Movement Director: Anna Collins
Hair: Coree Moreno
Makeup: Grace Pae
Nails: Temeka Jackson
Music: STAR WALKIN‘ (League of Legends Worlds Anthem) by Lil Nas X
Creative Agency: Marcel Worldwide
Creative Strategy: Mandai LoopFinal Word
Only in Atlanta can the casual observer find specialty food shops, off-the-beaten-path restaurants, farmers’ markets and farm stands all at an affordable price point.
But Atlanta also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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Once again, Krystal is partnering with a celebrity influencer to sell its food.
The Atlanta-based restaurant recently announced that its creative marketing chief, rapper and businessman 2Chainz, has tapped Brittany Renner to be the face of its “Side Chik Chicken Sandwich.”
“At Krystal, we are here to disrupt the QSR landscape and are excited to be working with Brittany Renner as she has a pulse on the culture.” S2 Chainz said in a written statement. “We know everyone has a favorite already, so instead of fighting to be your go-to, we’re happy to be your little something on the side.”
In August 2022, Krystal tapped L.A.-based singer and reality TV star Ray J to push a campaign. The restaurant has made a big effort to appeal to a younger generation and Renner’s inclusion is another step toward that.
What’s On Krystal’s Side Chik Sandwich?
Krystal’s Side Chik Sandwich is one of the most creative things on the menu. Along with premium white meat, here’s what you’ll get when you order one:
- BBQ Bacon Cheese with crispy smoked bacon and tangy BBQ
- Pimento Cheese
- Classic featuring a slather of Duke’s Mayo and pickle
When it comes to breakfast, the Side Chik is available in Classic and Pimento Cheese on a biscuit.
“I’m real, I’m honest, and I’m funny. So I was happy to partner with Krystal since they’re a brand willing to be all those same things.” Renner said in a statement. “We are combining food, fun and culture into one big moment for this staple establishment. Get ready for some surprises!”
Final Word
Georgia’s largest city is engulfed in a Chicken Sandwich War, with different restaurants claiming small wins here and there. If you want to see for yourself, check out the best chicken sandwiches in Atlanta.
Read more: 20+ Essential Soul Food Restaurants In Atlanta
The city has some good restaurants in each quadrant of the city: East, West, North, South. All you need to do is think about what you have a taste for. Italian? Soul food? Tex-Mex? Atlanta has it all.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
