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A new hotel concept is set to join Midtown Atlanta’s dazzling skyline this week. Epicurean Atlanta will begin serving guests on Thursday, September 16, 2021, the eatery said in a news release.
The new food and wine-centric hotel constitutes one of a trio of new towers at 1105 West Peachtree. The Selig Development property includes a 31-story office tower and the luxury 64-unit condo tower all connected by a Sky Terrace.
Epicurean Atlanta: All About The New Midtown Hotel
“It is my great privilege to officially invite guests and locals alike to experience Epicurean Atlanta. Our dynamic team joins an already impressive lineup of design, arts and culinary superstars in Midtown,” Mainsail Lodging & Development president and founder Joe Collier says in a statement. “It is our hope that Epicurean Atlanta provides the kind of unique and superior culturally-enriching adventure of the senses that patrons of the city have become accustomed to.”
Epicurean Atlanta will be an upscale hotel featuring a top-notch restaurant and fun every bit as hip and accessible as the city’s contemporary vibe.
The Epicurean Theatre will allow guests to venture through an educational experience to watch, learn, experience, and create with award-winning chefs, star mixologists, buzzworthy winemakers and talented artists to bring the culinary experience to life.
This will be the second location for the Epicurean brand, which first opened in Tampa, Florida.
The company started in 1956 by husband-and-wife restaurateurs Bern and Gert Laxer. Their son David now holds the reins, including the deliciously elegant Bern’s Steak House.
Epicurean Atlanta promises to be more of the same, a lodging that boasts a fully-immersive experience that celebrates the teaching of its namesake, Epicurus.
Where Is Epicurean Atlanta Located?
Epicurean Atlanta is situated in the heart of Atlanta’s Midtown neighborhood at 1117 West Peachtree St. Atlanta, Ga. 30309. Here is a map to help you find it.
“Atlanta has always been a hub for cultural immersion that spans art, renowned design, education and culinary talent” says Collier. “We want to embed ourselves in the local landscape and breathe more life into the fabric of the city.”
Fun And Cheap Things To Do In Midtown Atlanta
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. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
No matter if you want to catch a comedy club, go out for a night of cocktails and hookah, or go to the club, Atlanta has it all. And if you want to eat in a special place, Atlanta new restaurants continue to pop up every week!The fun is just starting. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit a craft brewery in the city.
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You can say ciao to hungry nights in Sandy Springs. Tre Vele, an upscale Italian restaurant, is set to open in the city on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021.
Tre Vele comes to us from the team behind Buckhead’s Mission + Market eatery, brothers Jonathan and Ryan Akly along with Chef Ian Winslade.
Italian Restaurant Tre Vele Is Opening In Sandy Springs
The new restaurant is a spacious concept that allows diners to spread out when they eat. At Tre Vele, you’ll find a 3,500-square-foot dining room, 1,500-square-foot rooftop terrace and a 600-square-foot market and café.
As for the menu Tre Vele will serve fresh, handmade pasta, pizza, and other traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist. Lunch and brunch will be added shortly after the restaurant opens.
What Is On The Menu At Tre Vele?
Here are some items on Tre Vele’s menu. including fresh pastas such as cacio e pepe, strozzapreti with vegan kale pesto, and ricotta and spinach stuffed cappelletti.
You’ll also find various secondi (entrees) like red wine braised oxtail, grilled branzino, and veal Milanese. Dessert options include tiramisu and blood orange panna cotta.
Photo credit: Instagram We get a glimpse from Tre Vele’s IG page:
- Margherita Pizza
- Basil Panna Cotta drizzled with Saba
- Pasta and Antipasta
- Salads
- Warm Plum Crostada.
- And more
“We’re ecstatic to welcome guests into Tre Vele as the newest gathering spot for upscale Italian cuisine,” Partner and Co-Owner Jonathan Akly says in a statement. “When guests step inside, they will feel as if they have entered a cozy space with comforting Italian dishes and drinks with a modern twist. For the guests that want a morning coffee and pastry, we have that too in our café. For the guests that want a meal on-the-go, or freshly made pasta and sauce to create a dish in the comfort of home, our market will be their new go to.”
Apart from the main dining menu, Tre Vele will also feature an Italian market and café that serves European pastries baked daily by Pastry Chef Jae Eun Park. You can also enjoy specialty coffee drinks, house-made pastas, sauces, and prepared meals to-go.
What Are Tre Vele’s Hours?
Tre Vele’s operating hours for the initial time will be:
- Monday through Thursday 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
- Friday through Saturday 4 p.m.-11 p.m.
- The café and retail hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Atlanta: A Foodie’s Dream
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?
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Rap stars like Rick Ross, 2Chainz, Jeezy, Gucci Mane Fabolous and Boosie will all be performing in Atlanta, Georgia for the Legendz of the Streetz Tour.
Female hip-hop icons Lil Kim, Trina and more will also headline the concert, which is taking place at October 1, 2021 at State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta. DJ Drama will be the official tour DJ for most stops.
Gucci Mane, Jeezy To Share Stage At Legendz of the Streetz Tour
The Legendz of the Streetz Tour will officially kick off Thursday, September 30th, in Augusta, GA followed by a show in Atlanta, GA, on October 1st, 2021 during the BET Hip Hop Awards weekend.
The tour is being produced by We Are Live Entertainment, a national concert and tour producer led by brothers Lin Rowe and Jerry Schools. The highly anticipated Legendz of the Streetz Tour was formally called the Feed the Streetz tour.
“This is an opportunity for hip-hop fans across the country to experience something monumental, the likes of which has never been done before,” Rowe says in a written statement. “Our goal is to make history with our productions, and I believe we hit the mark with this one.”
Schools’ states, “Rebranding the tour was necessary to better reflect our intent to pay homage to hip-hop culture and celebrate a group of legendary artists.”
If you can’t make the Atlanta show, you might want to see what other cities the tour is stopping in. Here are the Legendz of the Streetz Tour Dates:
Legendz of the Streetz Tour Dates
- Thursday, September 30 – Augusta, GA – James Brown Arena^
- Friday, October 1 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena*
- Saturday, October 2 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Complex*
- Sunday, October 3 – Baltimore, MD – Royal Farms Arena*
- Friday, October 8 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center*
- Saturday, October 9 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center*
- Sunday, October 10 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center*
- Friday, October 15 – Miami, FL – BB&T Center^
- Saturday, October 16 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Arena^
- Sunday, October 17 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena^
- Friday, October 22 – Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum^
Explore Atlanta At Your Own Pace
Georgia’s largest city has so much to do, it’s hard to keep up. Where shall we start?
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. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
While it’s warm, take advantage of the outdoors. Don’t miss these awesome summer festivals.
The fun is just starting. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit a craft brewery in the city.
Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
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A pharmacy startup aims to make filling your prescriptions as easy as touching a button on your smartphone. Capsule, a digital pharmacy, just launched in Atlanta, Georgia, where it sees an opportunity to make inroads among the millennial population.
What makes Capsule attractive is that it doesn’t require you getting in your car to visit the pharmacy. Of course, CVS and Walgreens offer prescription deliveries through their apps, but this is different.
Capsule, A Digital Pharmacy, Launches In Atlanta
Capsule’s entry into the Atlanta market follows the service’s successful ventures in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston and other cities.
Capsule promises free same-day delivery and “smart” refills to alert you when your pill count is getting low. The service also offers direct contact with area pharmacists by means of Capsule.com, via text or through its app.
“Capsule’s mission has always been to build a pharmacy that works for everyone,” Eric Kinariwala, founder and CEO of Capsule, said in a written statement. “We believe that the core pharmacy experience is fundamentally broken for the hundreds of millions of Americans who take medication regularly, so we set out to rebuild that experience from the inside out.”
Capsule accepts all major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, and works to find
cost savings to pass on to consumers.How To Get Capsule On Your Phone
Here’s how to get Capsule: Download it for your Android and iOS.
Final Word
With the costs of health care skyrocketing across the country, if you can save a little money on your medications that you need, then that’s a good thing.
Technology’s purpose is to make things easier and more efficient, but it can also help you save some cash.
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If you’re familiar with NFTs, you know that they are among the hottest commodities in the world right now. An NFT (non-fungible token) is basically a piece of content stored on a digital ledger.
One Atlanta tech startup has taken the technology one step further with the launch of a first-of-its-kind motion capture NFT.
Atlanta Tech Company Introduces Motion Capture NFT
Play The Crowd, an Atlanta-based immersive tech startup, has introduced a motion capture NFT of legendary New York Yankee Mariano Rivera.
The NFTs are part of the “42 Collection,” series, which will highlight Major League Baseball stars. The first release will debut for auction on September 6, 2021. The auction will be open for bids until October 1.
The NFT unlocks access to Mariano’s Virtual 3D World and his very own Sandman Stadium.
Where Can You Buy A Motion Capture NFT?
Fans and collectors can buy these NFTs at MarianoRiveraNFT.com. You can also see the release schedule for the other NFTs in the series
“I am very happy with the amazing approach the Play The Crowd team has taken with my NFT,” Mariano said in a written statement. “The game of baseball has done so much for my life, and I am excited by how I can connect the fans to my gift through this technology. It is an honor to take my first steps into the NFT world and augmented reality with Play The Crowd.”
A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Mariano Rivera Foundation. All Play The Crowd NFTs can be displayed in augmented reality via their state-of-the-art platform.
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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When you think about it, 24 hours is a long time to be in one place. If you happen to be in Atlanta, Georgia, there’s a lot you can do in that time period. But where should you start — and end?
In this article, we’re going to show you what you can get into in one day in Atlanta. You could be coming to town on business or pleasure or you might even be a native. It doesn’t matter!
What To Do In Atlanta For A Day
If you’re situated in downtown Atlanta, the city is designed to get you around quickly. Make sure you’re dressed for the weather though. Here’s your itinerary for Atlanta in a day.
You’re in Atlanta for the day, what are some things to do? We want to get into some things, but not spend too much money. In fact, we want to do cheap things to do in Atlanta.
First off, you may want to ride a scooter to get from Point A to B in downtown Atlanta. Your main options are a Lime scooter or a Bird scooter. Let’s get started at 6 a.m. and see what we can do:
Ride MARTA
Find a MARTA station and get on the train. If you’re downtown, you can take the train to either 5 Points or Peachtree Center. Here’s a MARTA map to help you see where you are.
Once you get off the train, time to go to one of the most recognizable places in Atlanta…
Go To Waffle House In Atlanta (Any Waffle House)
Photo credit: Youtube.com Waffle House is the unofficial start of the day for thousands of people around metro Atlanta. Here’s how many Waffle Houses are in Atlanta.
Once you get something Scattered, Covered and Chunked, you should be ready to tackle Atlanta with confidence.
You’re going to want to walk off some of those grits and eggs. Why don’t you go to Woodruff Park.
Visit Woodruff Park
If the greenery at Woodruff Park doesn’t do it for you, the daily chess game will. You can be a spectator of a wonderful chess game between strangers and the regulars that show up at the park.
Ride The Peachtree Trolley
Take a ride on the Peachtree Trolley in downtown Atlanta. The trolley will take you around the downtown district for 90 minutes and give you stories for all the monuments and landmarks. Book a tour here.
Tickets are $31 for an adult and $16 for a child.
After the tour, you’re going to be hungry. Now, it’s time to eat…
Lunchtime in Atlanta
A lot of factors are at play when it comes to where to eat in Atlanta for lunchtime. For instance, if a restaurant is jam-packed at noon, then it’s not going to work: You’re on the clock.
You need a place that can get you in and out, and that place changes everyday, actually every hour. Here are some options:
- Best hot chicken restaurants in Atlanta
- Best fried chicken in Atlanta
- Best seafood restaurants in Atlanta
- Best Caribbean restaurants in Atlanta
You could opt to check out one of the spots in Peachtree Center or along the corridor behind the Healey Building.
Once you enjoy your meal, you’ll want to slow it down a bit. Rest up in a stationery place to catch your breath, so to speak. Time for a matinee.
Watch a Movie
Atlanta has some start-of-the-art cinemas in the middle of the city. If you want to eat or drink with your film, you can venture up to Buckhead or Brookhaven.
If you’re good watching a flick without libations you can go to any one of several good movie theaters in Atlanta.
Tip: All-day Tuesdays, Regal Cinemas lets you enjoy $6.45 tickets in Atlanta.
Here are some of the best movie theaters:
- AMC Parkway Pointe 15
- AMC Phipps Plaza 14
- CinéBistro at Town Brookhaven
- Regal Atlantic Station ScreenX, IMAX
After you’ve taken in a movie, it’s time to get active again…
Time For The Beltline
Now, it’s time to get active again: A pretty cool outing would be to go for a free guided bike tour of the Atlanta Beltline.
Visit The MLK Center
Photo credit: YouTube.com Ebenezer Baptist Church, continues to thrive. 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312.Visit Krog Street Market
Photo credit: Youtube.com Conveniently situated just feet from the Beltline in Inman Park, Krog Street Market is the city’s second-most successful project. The market sits on nine acres and feagures 12,000 square feet of anchor restaurants like Superica, a renown beer and wine store and all kinds of cool restaurants and pop-up shops.Cost: Free to enter; restaurant prices vary.Walk through Atlantic Station
Photo credit: youtube.com The most high-profile mixed-use development project in Midtown is Atlantic Station. Comprised of a retail district, office space, condominiums, townhomes and apartment buildings, Atlantic Station is credited with heralding the post-mall era for metro Atlanta as well as helping city leaders envision transit without vehicles.But you don’t just want to go to Atlantic Station just to go: You want to try something new… and sweet.Go to Kilwins
Kilwins is the spot for all kinds of hand-crafted chocolates, fudge and caramel ice cream. Do yourself a favor and get you a treat. This shouldn’t ruin your lunch. You want to eat just a bit to get the taste. Here is the address.Walk the Atlanta Beltline
Walking the Beltline has become one of the city’s most fun activities. It offers so much access to the most beautiful things about the city, cool buildings, greenspaces and elite dining and more.
Where To Eat For Dinner In Atlanta
If you want to know where to eat in downtown Atlanta, there are plenty of options. Here are some lists that you can use to influence your decision:
- Best soul food restaurants in Atlanta
- Best places to get tacos in Atlanta
- The best chicken and waffles in Atlanta
Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta
After dinner, if you’re ready for a nightcap, you can venture to some places that have live music or spoken word.
If you want to really get down, Atlanta’s clubs always turn up. See the hottest ATL nightclubs this week and what’s going on.
Kat’s Cafe: Live Music, Food, Drink, Good Times In Midtown Atlanta
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
The truth is, exploring Atlanta in a 24-hour period can be a lot. Take your time and it’s OK if you don’t get it all in. You can always come back.
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Who doesn’t like tequila? If you’re a fan, you’ll the Viva Tequila Festival, which is happening in Atlanta on September 25, 2021.
The annual event returns after a one-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, but don’t worry, it’s going to be just as fun as ever.
Viva Tequila Festival: Time, Date, Info
The Viva Tequila Festival combines the best of food, art, music and most importantly, lovingly made handcrafted tequilas of Mexico to Atlanta.
Where Will The Viva Tequila Festival Be Held?
The Viva Tequila Festival will be held at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. The stadium and Battery entertainment district will be lit into a frenzy as festival goers can sprawl out around the venue and check out the sights and sounds from participating restaurants.
Event: Viva Tequila Festival
Time: Saturday, September 25 from 12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. EDT
Place: Trust Park, 755 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
Price: Tickets range from $35 to $150. Options for general admission, an exclusive after party, and a VIP experience are available. Purchase tickets here.
Guests must be 21 and older.
“We want Festival guests to learn how tequila is evolving on the world market by tasting, comparing, and enjoying themselves,” said Juan Bonilla, CEO of Viva Tequila Festival. He went on to say, “We are thrilled with our new partnership with the Atlanta Braves to bring the sights, sounds and flavors of Mexico to Atlanta in such a spectacular venue as the Battery at Truist Park.”
Looking For Something More To Do In Atlanta?
Atlanta is a great city to explore, no matter if you’re a native or just visiting. There’s just so much going on at any given time.
While the weather is still nice, take advantage of the outdoors. Don’t miss these awesome festivals.
The fun is just starting. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit a craft brewery in the city.
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Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Gregg Leakes passed away after a mult-year battle with cancer, his publicist Earnest Dukes confirmed on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Greggs, 66, died “peacefully” in his metro Atlanta home with family around him, Dukes said in a statement.
Leakes was marred to Linnethia Monique Leakes, also known as NeNe. Stars from the hit reality TV show shared their condolences online for much of the day.
Gregg Leakes Dies At Age 66
Leakes, 66, suffered with colon cancer for the past few years. His last appearances on RHOA featured him going to doctor’s appointments and he and his wife adjusting to his treatment schedule.
In May 2019, his wife, NeNe, announced that her husband had beaten cancer. But it came back with a vengeance.
RHOA creator Andy Cohen expressed his sorrow on Twitter hours after the news was announced.
“I am heartbroken over the passing of Gregg Leakes, a wonderful man,” Cohen said. “I jokingly called him “Pastor Leakes” but in truth he was a strong voice of reason & commanded great respect among the entire #RHOA team. I am sending love and strength to nene leakes & the entire Leakes family.”
Reality TV producer Carlos King said, “My heart is broken. I loved Gregg Leakes very much and would address him as “father” because he was reality tv’s first father we all had. He loved his children and boy did he love some NeNe. They personally asked me to produce their wedding special b/c we were family. Rest,:”
Atlanta has one of the best real estate markets in the country, with affordable housing in every quadrant of the city. Large backyards, manicured parcels and strong neighborhoods with ample dining amenities make it one of the top places for transplants.
Not to mention that the city’s dining scene is the best in the Southeast. Looking for a home? Check out our Real Estate Resource Page.
Keep up with what’s going on in Atlanta’s real estate scene here with our Apartment Guide.
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If you need help with your rent in Fulton County, a local government program that has been extended may be able to help. The program is similar to one for Atlanta residents, but there are some key differences.
If you live in Fulton County and are struggling with rent, you may qualify for assistance. This article is going to show you how to apply for rental assistance if you quality.
How To Apply For Rent Assistance In Fulton County
For those in need, Fulton’s government has responded with help. If you’re wondering who can receive it, the program is for qualifying Fulton residents who live outside Atlanta.
The Fulton assistance program gives temporary rental and utility assistance.
The application process has been opened for Fulton’s COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The aim of the $18 million program is to aid eligible households in need of rental and utility assistance.
You’ll need to provide some personal information like your name, address as well as proof of income, if any.
Like other programs, you must meet the eligibility requirements to be approved. Here are the requirements.
- Income must be less than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
- At least one household member must qualify for unemployment benefits and can show in writing that they have experienced a downturn in income, incurred “significant costs” or had financial hardships due to COVID-19.
- At least one household member can demonstrate a risk of homelessness or housing instability. This may include a past due utility bill or eviction notice. It could include evidence of unsafe or unhealthy living conditions.
How To Apply For Rental Assistance In Fulton
To apply for rental assistance in Fulton, sign into the Emergency Rental Assistance Portal.
Once you have registered on the website, follow the steps to input your information.
Last Words
Atlanta’s rental landscape is increasing as more developments are being built, but the city has a serious affordability program. That means an increasing number of people are facing eviction notices and other rental issues.
Atlanta has one of the best real estate markets in the country, with affordable housing in every quadrant of the city. Large backyards, manicured parcels and strong neighborhoods with ample dining amenities make it one of the top places for transplants.
If you’re interested in finding a place to rent in Atlanta, here are some steps to follow.
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The biggest party over the weekend will be at Neyow’s Creole Cafe in Atlanta’s Castleberry Hill neighborhood.
The eatery’s grand opening is set for Saturday, August 28, 2021 with musical performances by Big Freedia, Miss Tee, Hot Boy Donald, Zulu Tramps, Baby Doll, Sabor Brass Band and DJ Captain Charles.
Neyow’s Creole Cafe Is Opening In Atlanta
The event will take place from 1 to 5 p.m.
Several Atlanta eateries feature Louisiana-inspired fare, but a new restaurant with authentic New Orleans roots is bringing new flavor to the city.
Atlantans who love Louisiana-inspired fare have been waiting for Neyow’s Creole Cafe to open since the announcment this past spring.
Neyow’s is owned by New Orleans natives Tamla Pierre-Taylor and Tim Dublecet, according to the Chronicle. And given Atlanta’s thriving dining scene, the entrepreneurs wanted to add its brand to the restaurant gumbo.
In addition to Atlanta, Neyow’s has two other locations in New Orleans and Houston. In those locations, Neyow’s offers online ordering as well as curbside pickup.
“Our menu comes straight from our grandmother’s recipes, rich in our Creole heritage,” it says on the eatery’s website.
What’s On The Menu At Neyow’s?
Neyow’s offers some great Louisiana Creole and Cajun dishes in addition to Southern standards like fried chicken and ribs. Some other menu standouts include:
- Crawfish balls
- Shrimp on the Avenue: Grilled shrimp over angel hair pasta in a creamy white sauce
- Fried gulf oysers
- Seafood platters
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Where Will Neyow’s Creole Cafe Be Located In Atlanta?
Neyow’s is going to part of the Walker Street redevelopment of Castleberry Hill. Atlanta-based H.J. Russell and Co. are overseeing the project. The address is 131 Walker St. SW. Atlanta, GA. 30313.
Here’s a map to help you find it.
Neyow’s joins scores of other black restaurants in Atlanta, and there are plenty others on the way. If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.
As for eateries below I-20, these Southside Atlanta restaurants have developed quite a following.https://www.instagram.com/p/CS0Ww44jWhV/The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
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