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Krab Queenz Seafood & Daiquiri is set to open in Midtown Atlanta on Friday, August 17, 2019.
Krab Queenz is co-owned by Kwaylon Rogers, a comedian known as Titi. Other celebrities and businesspeople are involved in the restaurant as well.
Krab Queenz Seafood & Daiquiri opens in Atlanta
Saturday’s grand opening will feature a number of Atlanta celebrities as well as plenty of Louisiana flavor: A second line band ,a parade will be there as well as an appearance by Atlanta rapper Pastor Troy and more.
The restaurant occupies the former space of Gladys Knight Chicken & Waffles.
Gladys Knight’s restaurant used to have long lines snaking down the sidewalk until it closed in 2017 after infighting with her nephew, who ran the Midtown institution.
Now, Krab Queenz is hoping people crowd the restaurant in the same fashion.
Keeping with the Louisiana theme, Krab Queenz will offer daiquiris, a New Orleans specialty.But here’s the best part: Krab Queenz sells seafood by the pound.Rogers also has Krab Queenz restaurants in Los Angeles and Houston. On Instagram, the comedian said this: ” I’m so happy that I can FINALLY say something! 3 restaurants in less than 9 months!! Wow! Y’all I think that this is already my favorite location! See y’all August 17th at 1pm.”View this post on InstagramWhere is Krab Queenz Seafood located in Atlanta?
Krab Queenz Seafood & Daiquiris is located at 529 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA. 30308. Here’s a map to help you find it.Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.Up next: Krab Queenz Review: We tried the seafood
Here are all the new Atlanta restaurants in 2019
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Google just announced the winner of its national Doodle 4 Google competition and we’ve got a local champ.Arantza Pena Popo, a senior from Arabia Mountain High School in DeKalb County, won the national competition, Google announced.Lithonia teen wins national Google Doodle contest
Earlier this summer, the Lithonia teen advanced to the online voting stage where she competed with artists around the country.Arantza’s doodle is titled “Once You Get It, Give It Back.”original story:How to help Arantza win Doogle 4 Google contest
All you have to do is vote here.
Online voting began June 3 and will end June 7. From there five National Finalists will be selected. They will be announced by Google later in the month.One of them will be chosen to have their doodle featured on the Google homepage for a day.The National Winner also gets a $30,000 college scholarship and their school gets a $50,000 tech package towards the establishment or improvement of a computer lab or technology program.To see a full list of state winners and to vote online, visit http://www.google.com/doodle4google/vote.html Atlanta has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.
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Tee Up ATL, the official welcoming party of the TOUR Championship to Atlanta, is happening Monday, August 19 from 7-10 p.m. at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta.
Tee Up ATL, now in its fifth year, will feature performances from the 69 Boyz and Francesco Yates.
You can get tickets for Tee Up ATL here.
Tickets are only $25 and are available for purchase by going to TeeUpATL.com. All proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations.
The event celebrates the PGA TOUR’s top 30 golfers as they come to Atlanta to compete for the FedExCup at the season-ending TOUR Championship held at East Lake Golf Club, August 21-25.
This year attendees will receive a Wednesday grounds ticket, valued at $35, with the purchase of a Tee Up ATL ticket.
Tee Up ATL: What you need to know
This year’s event features a mixture of throwback talent with a new pop/soul sensation. 69 Boyz are best known for their 90s hit “Tootsee Roll” and still bring the party wherever they go.
Francesco Yates was a featured act on the “Man of the Woods” Tour in North America. He will perform the multi-platinum hit “Sugar” & more.
Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Hawks announcer as well as voice of Atlanta, Ryan Cameron, will emcee the event, which will include appearances by Atlanta sports celebrities and top movers and shakers around the city.
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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The Castleberry Hill Art Stroll is held every second Friday of the month in Atlanta. It is a self-guided tour along one of the most-traveled corridors of downtown Atlanta.
The Castleberry Hill Art Stroll is a free event held every second Friday. The stroll can be enjoyed by residents, visitors, tourists and more.
Castleberry Hill Art Stroll in Atlanta: Everything you need to know
Local artists are usually the focus of the art stroll although some national creatives are sometimes exhibited as well.
It is a self-guided tour and is completely FREE of charge! New info about art stroll events are typically available at 180 Walker St SW in front of Bottle Rocket the night of the Stroll. For the latest Art Stroll Event Info check out the Facebook page.
Castleberry Hill Art Stroll: What To Bring
- Comfortable shoes: You may be doing a bit of standing and/or walking
- Spending change: Many times you may want to grab a bite over there.
- A big smile: You’re going to meet a lot of nice people!
There are a number of associated businesses around the Castleberry Art Stroll, so you don’t have to worry about eating or drinking beforehand. Here are some of the surrounding businesses:
Castleberry Hill businesses
- Atlanta Movie Tours 327 Nelson St
- Besharat Gallery 175 Peters St SW
- Bottle Rocket 180 Walker St SW
- COZE – a private event space 255 Trinity Ave SW, Ste A
- Elliott Street Pub, Deli & Pub @ 51 Elliott St.
- Escape Gallery 180 Walker St.
- Granite Room 211 Peters St.
- Liana Delgado Art Studio/Gallery 161 Mangum St SW, Unit 200
- Nadia’s Studio & Gallery
- No Mas! Hacienda & Cantina 180 Walker St SW
- iwi fresh Garden Day Spa 341 Nelson St SW
- Iridium 77 Clothing Boutique, 329 Nelson St
- Wine Shoe 339 Nelson St.
- Zucot Gallery 100 Centennial Olympic Pk Dr SW
Where Is Castleberry Hill Located in Atlanta?
Castleberry Hill is bordered by Northside Drive, Peters Street, White Hall Avenue and Walker Street. Here is a map to help you find it.
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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The busiest airport in the world is also among the nation’s best. That’s something many in Atlanta and the Southeast already know, but it’s now been reaffirmed.
Travel site The Points Guy ranks Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the fourth-best airport in the U.S.
Atlanta’s Hartsfield makes list of best airports in U.S.
All the airports ranked ahead of Hartsfield are out west, including San Diego International Airport, which came in #1.
Here are the 10 best airports in America
Rank Airport 1 San Diego International Airport 2 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 3 Portland International Airport 4 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 5 Sacramento International Airport 6 Sea-Tac International Airport 7 San Francisco International Airport 8 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport 9 Indianapolis International Airport 10 John Wayne Airport Hartsfield is the national hub for Delta Air Lines, which is headquartered in Atlanta.
The airline has more than 5,000 daily departures across the world.
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The City of Atlanta has imposed a daily citywide nighttime ban from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. for electric scooters and E-Bikes. The No Ride Zone is effective Friday, August 9, 2019.
E-scooters like Bird, Lime and Lyft have become controversial after several high-profile accidents resulting in injuries and deaths of late.
Atlanta bans scooters at night
“It is evident that immediate action is necessary to keep Atlanta’s residents and visitors safe,” said Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms. “Sadly, we have seen a pattern in the recent and tragic fatalities involving scooters – they all occurred after sunset.”
She added: “This nighttime ban, while we continue to develop further long-term measures, will ensure the safest street conditions for scooter riders, motorists, cyclists, those in wheelchairs and pedestrians.”
Atlanta officials: Nighttime scooter ban a necessity
The Department of City Planning has reached out to the scooter companies operating in the city and requested that they disable devices during the No Ride Zone.
“The devices go a long way in providing last-mile connectivity and convenience to residents, students, businesses and visitors,” said Department of City Planning Commissioner Tim Keane. “But it is vital that we pause and assess how we move forward in a responsible way, with public safety always being the top priority.”
Up next: Here are Atlanta’s new rules for e-scooters
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The cast for the Coming to America sequel is becoming star-filled as several A-Listers have been added.
Coming 2 America, as the film is called, has added Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones and James Earl Jones to the cast, which will be filming in Atlanta.
Coming 2 America is playing at these select movie theaters in Atlanta.
Shari Headley, who starred the prince’s love interest in the first film, is back this go around as his wife.
Coming 2 America Cast: Who’s In The Movie?
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall were the catalysts behind the film, which will offer a new plot for Akeem as well as his native land Zamunda.
May be wondering who’s in “Coming 2 America” so far? These are all the stars who have joined on for Coming 2 America:
- Eddie Murphy
- Arsenio Hall
- Garcelle Beauvais
- Shari Headley
- James Earl Jones
- Kiki Layne
- Leslie Jones
- Nomzano Mbatha
- Teyana Taylor
- Michael Blackson
- Jermaine Fowler
- Louie Anderson
- Paul Bates
- Vanessa Bell Calloway
Also, Garcelle Beauvais, Nomzano Mbatha, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Kiki Layne is set to join the movie in a role as Prince Akeem’s daughter, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Snipes will play a new character, Gen. Izzi, a ruler of a sister nation to Zamunda, THR reports.
Jones will reportedly play the mother of Akeem’s son, who will be played by Jermaine Fowler.
And there’s more: Rapper Rick Ross revealed on Nick Cannon’s podcast that the movie is filming at his south Atlanta mansion. The estate was formerly owned by boxer Evander Holyfield.
See ‘The Holyfield Mansion’ in Atlanta
“Coming to America 2” or “Coming 2 America,” as the movie is being called, has been slated for a release date in August 2020.
The plot of the movie is said to center on Akeem coming back to America after learning that he has a long-lost son. That son would be the heir to the throne in Zamunda, the African kingdom.
When Akeem finds his son, he is barely making it in Queens. Early reports are that comedian Dave Chappelle is in talks to join the project as well.
Filming for “Coming 2 America” is set to start in late August. Check out AtlantaFi.com’s casting call page for the latest in auditions and hiring news for the entertainment industry.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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El Super Pan – Ponce City Market is getting into a festive mood this week with Placita Friday.
Come to the restaurant at 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE to join in on the festivities.
Placita Friday at El Super Pan in Midtown Atlanta
Upcoming Dates
So what is Placita Friday all about? It means that during the dates listed below, El Super Pan will be hosting La Placita at their Ponce City Market location.
This event is open to the public and features festive music provided by a DJ, dancing and fabuloso food and drink specials. It’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend!
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Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta
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Ready for some culinary soul? Then, you do not want to miss the Atlanta Black Chefs Food Expo on September 21, 2019.
The event showcases Atlanta’s black chef entrepreneurs and their delicious dishes.
Atlanta Black Chefs Food Expo: Everything you need to know
Attendees can expect to find some hidden gems as well as valuable info on Southern cooking, contemporary recipes and innovative cooking and baking methods.
Click here for ticket information
Where will the Atlanta Black Chefs Food Expo be held?
The Atlanta Black Chefs Expo will be held at Posh Event Boutique, 2778 Broad St. Austell, GA 30106.
The time of the event will be Sep 21, 11 AM to 3 PM.
Chefs, grab your Chefs Table before they run out!! Foodies!! You don’t want to miss a room filled with delicious food from a variety of Atlanta chefs.
Up next: The best soul food restaurants in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta
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College Park is getting restaurant this week: Black Gurl Brunch Club is opening on Virginia Avenue.
Black Gurl Brunch Club is being brought to us by Chef Lawrence Page and his wife, Ana Lavender.
Lavender is also owner/ general manager of Pink Teacup Villa and star of WeTv’s hit reality show “Hustle & Soul.”
Where is Black Gurl Brunch Club located?
The Black Gurl Brunch Club restaurant is located at 1583 Virginia Ave. in College Park in the old home of the The Pig & The Pint. Here is a map to help you find it.
RESTAURANT OUTRO + LINKSAtlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta