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The Taco & Tequila Crawl is back again for the third year and it will be better than ever. Come stroll through Midtown eating the BEST tacos, enjoying exclusive margarita, tequila, and beer specials.
Taco & Tequila Crawl ATL: What you need to know
The Taco & Tequila Crawl is set for Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT in Midtown at several locations. Your General Admission Ticket Includes:
- 4 Tacos
- Taco Crawl Signature Koozie
- Exclusive drink specials at every stop (Margs, Beer, and Tequila)
- The Taco Crawl Signature Crawl Map
- Professional photographer on site
- Exclusive party stops to dance off the tacos & margaritas
- More to come!
VIP Ticket Includes:
- Signature Taco Crawl T-Shirt pictured below
- 5 Tacos
- Early registration starting at 11am (extra hour of crawling)
- Complimentary shot of tequila upon arrival at VIP check-in
- Taco Crawl Signature Koozie
- Exclusive drink specials at every stop (Margs, Beer, and Tequila)
- The Taco Crawl Signature Crawl Map
- Professional photographer on site
- Exclusive party stops to dance off the tacos & margaritas
- More to come!
Participating Bars, Cantinas, and Specials:
- Escorpión – Registration
- Senor Patron
- Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant Midtown Atlanta
- Hudson Grille
- Ri Ra Irish Pub
- Rreal Tacos
- Publico ATL Midtown
- Tin Lizzy Midtown
- More restaurants to come including tacos and drink specials!
This is a rain or shine event! Refunds given until 30 days from event. VIP Ticket includes our awesome Taco Crawl T-shirt (pictured below) as well as an additional taco ticket for all you taco lovers!! Sizes included: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2X, 3X
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Taqueria del Sol, Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, and Charleston’s Home Team BBQ are bringing the Hatch Chile Fest back to Atlanta for 2019. The festival will take place on Sunday, August 18.
Hatch Chile Fest 2019 is one of the most anticipated summer food and beverage events in Atlanta.
Hatch Chile Fest 2019 in Atlanta: Everything you need to know
The Foxeria del Sol Hatch Chile Fest is both an annual harvest celebration of fresh chiles Hatch, New Mexico and a fundraiser for Hogs for the Cause.
The festival will run from 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and include festival entry and unlimited access to food stations.
Where will Hatch Chile Fest 2019 take place?
The Hatch Chile Fest is a one-day, block party style festival that will take place at Taqueria del Sol’s westside location at 1200-B Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Here’s a map to help you find it.
The Hatch Chile Fest will feature food stations from participating restaurants as well as Hatch-inspired cocktails, local beer from Creature Comforts and live music by Moontower.
All proceeds from Foxeria del Sol will go to benefit Hogs for the Cause, a leading nonprofit organization that issues cost of living grants to families with children suffering from pediatric brain cancer in the United States.
This festival is one of the premiere outdoor events in Atlanta this year. Held in Atlanta’s prime venues, festival season spotlights the best of the city.Whether you prefer neighborhood events or huge festivals, all ages will be accommodated when it comes to food, live entertainment and more. The best part? Many of Atlanta festivals are FREE.As the weather warms, you can expect Atlanta festivals, many who probably have never heard of, to hit every weekend.Don’t worry, AtlantaFi.com has got you covered.Whether you enjoy food-focused festivals, or some downhome blues under the sunset. We’re going to cover them all.This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year. -
The Fourth of July in Atlanta is about to Follow the Leader and he’s going to Move the Crowd like no other.
Eric B and Rakim, the formidable 1980s rap group from New York, is coming to perform in Atlanta the Tabernacle. The show is set for July 5, 2019.
Eric B and Rakim Atlanta Concert: What you need to know
Eric B and Rakim sprang upon the hip-hop scene when rappers wore big gold chains and menaced at the camera. But rhyme flows were still stoic and centered on how loud you screamed into the mic — until Rakim.
The smooth Long Island rapper’s rhyme scheme forever changed the hip-hop world and made wordplay a lasting benchmark of true emcees.
Show: Eric B and Rakim
Place: The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Time: Friday, July 5 at 8 p.m.
How to attend: Get tickets here
Watch Eric B & Rakim’s ‘I Aint No Joke’
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It’s 2019 and festival season will be making this way to Atlanta in no time. if you want to be in the mix at all the locales — from Dunwoody to College Park — you need to know what’s going on. Where are the Atlanta festivals this year? We’ve got you.
The only way to know is to check out AtlantaFi’s Atlanta Festival Guide 2019, which features all you need to know about local festivals including the Dogwood Festival, Fried Chicken Fest, Shaky Knees, Music Midtown and more.
2019 Atlanta Festivals Guide: Live music, food & fun
Come springtime, there’s nothing bigger than the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, and the city’s cinematic force comes out with the Atlanta Film Festival weeks later. Sweetwater 420 Festival guarantees a good time and plenty of good ales and IPAs.
For Memorial day, the Atlanta Jazz Festival bookends the season and welcomes summertime, where several events take center stage. The Great Southern Beer Festival, Piedmont Park Arts Fest and ATL Peach Fest concludes July.
As the weather cools a bit for fall, the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival, One Musicfest and Music Midtown provide the opportunity to see some of the nation’s top music acts right here in Atlanta.
Things to do in Atlanta: 2019 Festivals
Here are all the Atlanta Festivals for 2019
All the 2019 Atlanta festivals will have one thing in common: Incredible live music, delectable eats from the best restaurants around and enough beer, mimosas and wine to go around. Did we mention you get to mingle with the most active Atlantans you’d ever want to meet?
Atlanta winter festivals
Enough about that, let’s get started, shall we? Whether you’re visiting the city for a particular weekend or a lifelong Atlantan, during Atlanta festival season, there’s plenty to do on the few days between Thursday and Sunday every week. Here are the best 2019 Atlanta festivals we could find:
Oysterfest – Jan. 27, 2019
Oysterfest is slated for Friday-Sunday, Jan. 24-26, 2020 at ATkins Park Restaurant and Bar in Smyrna at 2840 Atlanta Rd, 30080. There will be an abundance of deliciously raw, grilled and fried oysters, with plenty of Abita to wash it all down. Tickets here.
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Coalition Food and Beverage, the Alpharetta restaurant, is inviting the public to help it celebrate its anniversary with a birthday block party.
The festivities are happening on Sunday, June 23, from 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Coalition Food and Beverage, located at 50 Canton St. Suite 108, Alpharetta, GA 30009.
Birthday block Party: Come party with Coalition
There’s going to be great food, live music and $5 food and drink specials concocted by Executive chef Woody Back.
Got kids? Bring them too! The Coalition Food and Beverage birthday block party is family-friendly and will feature face painting, corn hole games and door prizes.
Atlanta 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.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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The Deer and The Dove is now open for business on the Decatur Square next week. Its sister restaurant, B-Side, has opened its doors as well.
Both concepts come from Atlanta Chef Terry Koval, who has assembled an all-star culinary team to run the operations.
What to know about the Deer and The Dove
The Deer and The Dove focuses on dinner and weekend bunch while B-Side serves breakfast and lunch.
The Deer and The Dove concentrates on seasonally driven dishes served on small plates accompanied by local cheeses, chef cured meats and fresh-baked breads.
What’s on the menu at the Deer and The Dove?
Full plates will include such hits as Whole Wood Roasted Bramlett Farm Trout with kale florets, green coriander cream, sweetbreads and nasturtium powder.
Also on the menu will be the D&D Grilled Burger with thyme aioli, chanterelle mushrooms, gouda and truffle cheese, crispy shallots and salted egg yolk on a brioche bun and a Comfort Farms Bone-In Dry Aged Ribeye, served with a housemade anchovy & grilled onion relish and beef fat potatoes.
What to know about B-Side restaurant in Decatur
Inside B-Side, patrons can experience breakfast and lunch sandwiches that call to mind a New York-style bodega. That’s where customers will be able to enjoy Atlanta’s only wood-fired bagels, salads, soups and more.
The owners envision B-Side as an inviting culinary spot for visiting chefs as well as local ones to host pop-up dinners. The eatery will have a full-service coffee bar.
In late summer, B-Side will transition into a bar in the evenings. It will serve natural wines, cocktails and small plates.
Atlanta 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.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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Bon Ton, the Vietnamese-New Orleans seafood fusion spot in Midtown Atlanta, just released its “NOLA Festival Season” cocktail menu.
If you know anything about New Orleans, you know that festival season runs basically year-round, but especially in the spring and summer.
Bon Ton introduces NOLA-style drink menu
So what Bon Ton has done is conjure up the NOLA spirit, literally in its spirits. Renowned mixologist + Big Citizen co-founder, Eric Simpkins, and the Bon Ton team created the festive concoctions that are decidely NOLA but uniquely Bon Ton — so you won’t find them anywhere else.
Patrons in search of an elite drink experience can expect such hits as:
- The Bayou Boogaloo-inspired the Bayou Dew #2 (with Rye Whiskey, Green Chartreuse Mello Yello Syrup, Lemon, Lime, and Bitters)
- Pink Dress Shuffle
- Nguyen-Nguyen Situaton
- Who the Hell is Mary?
Where Bon Ton located in Atlanta?
Bon Ton is located in Midtown Atlanta at 674 Myrtle St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. Here’s a map to help you find the place.
Atlanta 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.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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Atlanta has made yet another distinguished list, and this time it’s a bittersweet fact. The city is among the places where you can earn six-figures and still be broke.
The figures come from a report by MagnifyMoney, which analyzed data from the largest 100 metropolitan ares in the United States. They also did a deep dive into variables that impact disposable income.
Atlanta on list of cities where you can earn 6 figures and still be broke
The conclusion? Location matters. Overall, East Coast and West Coast families have less disposable income compared to other U.S. households.
MagnifyMoney based its case study on a family topping $8,333 per month in gross income. To come up with the figures, they subtracted the family’s monthly expenses, debt and savings.
Up next: How to find a job in Atlanta
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The Wow Afro Festival in Atlanta will bring a rich experience of the African culture through food, music, fashion, games and many more.
The festival is slated for Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Ambient+Studio 585 Wells Street SW Atlanta, GA 30312.
The Wow Afro Festival in Atlanta: Everything you need to know
This festival is one of the premiere outdoor events in Atlanta this year. Held in Atlanta’s prime venues, festival season spotlights the best of the city.Whether you prefer neighborhood events or huge festivals, all ages will be accommodated when it comes to food, live entertainment and more. The best part? Many of Atlanta festivals are FREE.As the weather warms, you can expect Atlanta festivals, many who probably have never heard of, to hit every weekend.Don’t worry, AtlantaFi.com has got you covered.Whether you enjoy food-focused festivals, or some downhome blues under the sunset. We’re going to cover them all.This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year. -
The Decatur Book Festival returns to Atlanta in the fall with a stable of events and activities.
In a normal year, you could expect up to 80,000 to converge upon downtown Decatur for the book festival, including countless authors, book publishers and literary fans. This year, it’s reasonable to expect a more subdued attendance.
Decatur Book Festival 2021: Everything You Need To Know
The Decatur Book Festival is a free event open to the public. This year the book festival will host a one-day program with five author events at the First Baptist Church of Decatur on Saturday, October 2.
This festival is one of the premiere outdoor events in Atlanta this year. Held in Atlanta’s prime venues, festival season spotlights the best of the city.
When Is The Decatur Book Festival This Year?
The Decatur Book Festival will take place on Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3. As we mentioned earlier, the first day kicks off with five author events at the First Baptist Church of Decatur on October 2.
Decatur Book Festival 2021: Schedule
The full schedule will be announced in July. For now, what we know is this:
More than 100 new and returning artists from Georgia and across the United States will be on hand on Saturday and Sunday October 2 and 3, showcasing their creations.
The Amplify Decatur Music Festival will
The Amplify Decatur Music Festival will present national, regional, and local music acts at a free outdoor concert the night of Friday, October 1, and an all-day, ticketed festival on Saturday, October 2. Amplify performers will be announced later in June.
Whether you prefer neighborhood events or huge festivals, all ages will be accommodated when it comes to food, live entertainment and more. The best part? Many of Atlanta festivals are FREE.Interested In Other Atlanta Events?
While it’s warm, take advantage of the outdoors. Don’t miss these awesome summer festivals.As the weather warms, you can expect Atlanta festivals, many who probably have never heard of, to hit every weekend.Don’t worry, AtlantaFi.com has got you covered.Whether you enjoy food-focused festivals, or some downhome blues under the sunset. We’re going to cover them all.