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Chef Jonathan Waxman has opened Baffi, a new eatery in Atlanta’s West Midtown District, AtlantaFi.com has learned.
Baffi (pronounced BAH-FEE) serves casual, Italian-inspired fare that is locally sourced and seasonal.
Baffi Opens On Atlanta’s West Side
The eatery’s name Baffi comes from a translation of “mustache,” which is a wink toward Waxman’s New York City restaurant Barbuto, the Italian word for “bearded.”
Executive Chef Andrew Cacioppo helms the kitchen, meshing Waxman’s Italian-Californian flavors and cooking style with his own deep culinary expertise.
Baffi is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood at Stockyards.
What Is On Baffi’s Menu?
Baffi’s menu serves approachable dishes such as:
- Wood-Seared Shrimp Salad with winter greens, spicy aioli and focaccia
- Cast Iron Sunburst Trout with braised greens and meyer lemon salsa
- And don’t sleep on Waxman’s famed JW Roasted Chicken
You’ll also love the JW Gnocchi and Kale Salad; fresh and dried pastas, seasonal pizzas and a variety of shareable dishes, including Braised Meatball – pork & veal, mascarpone grits; Roasted Oysters – brown butter, black pepper, parmesan; Bruschetta – ricotta, wild mushrooms, focaccia, herbs; and JW Rosemary Potatoes.
Where Is Baffi Located In Atlanta?
Baffi is located in the office, restaurant and retail space at 976 Brady Avenue NW Atlanta, Ga. 30318. Here is a map to help you find it.
If you want to check out some other food spots in the area, here are the best restaurants in Buckhead. Or you might like to read our Buckhead Steak Guide to find all the best eateries offering mouth-watering prime cuts.
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Several Atlanta eateries feature Louisiana-inspired fare, but a new restaurant with authentic New Orleans roots is bringing new flavor to the city.
Neyow’s Creole Cafe is coming to Atlanta’s Castleberry Hill neighborhood in the spring, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
Neyow’s Creole Cafe Opening An Atlanta Location
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.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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After years of splurging and the promotion of unchecked consumerism, saving money is the thing to do now. One way you can keep your cash is to look into lowering your energy costs.
In the winter, your heating bill becomes your highest home expense other than the mortgage. Conversely, in the summer, your air conditioner usually is the culprit that runs up your energy bill.
But it doesn’t have to be that way!
This article will show you some great ways to lower your energy costs in your home to save money.
1. Cut Your Ceiling Fans On
One of the main and best ways to save energy is by using your ceiling fans rather than your heating or cooling unit.
When it comes to ceiling fans, make sure that you turn them the right way depending on the season.
- In the summer, turn your fan to run counter-clockwise.
- Your fan should run clockwise in the winter.
2. Open The Curtains And Blinders
You can use natural sunlight to heat up your home if you’re intentional about it.
On a cold day, open your curtains to get additional sunlight into your living space. Not only will this brighten up your home, but it will warm it as well.
3. Invest In A Cheap Fan
You can also save money by buying a $20 fan that circulates air in the room you’re in.
Here are some great cheap fans to consider.
- Honeywell TurboForce Circulator Fan
- Comfort Zone 3-Speed Floor Fan
- Lasko Premium Box Fan
- Hurricane Classic Clip Fan
- High Velocity Personal Fan
4. Make Sure Your Appliances Are Working Properly
Sooner or later, your appliances are going to need some attention. They don’t last forever, so at some point, they’ll malfunction or stop working as they did.
What you want to do is maintain your appliances, especially the big ones like your washer or dryer. Those cost big money.
5. Apply For Utility Discounts
Depending on your age or other qualifications, you may be able to get a discount on your utility bills.
Many cities, states and municipalities give older residents or military veterans a break on their heating bills.
Final Words
Finally, keep a tab on what you’re spending on energy. Once you see that number in print, figure out how to cut it in half.
Remember, here are the steps you can take to lower your energy costs.
- Cut your ceiling fans on
- Take advantage of sunlight
- Buy a cheap floor fan
- Keep your appliances in working order
- Get a discount (if you qualify)
Keep the ideas coming. If you think of some other ways to save, let us know!
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One of the best accessories you need when you’re shopping is an app that allows you to save money. There are several good apps in the app store that can save you cash when you shop.
Whipping out your phone at the cash register may seem a bit odd to you, but the money you save won’t be. In fact, you’ll love it.
Most shopping apps allow you to save money in the following ways:
- Cash back on purchases
- Discounts applied at checkout
- Rebates applied for future purchase
What Is The #1 Shopping App?
When you’re talking about shopping apps, it really depends on what you’re trying to buy. For groceries, you may put one app on your phone, but for clothes or electronics, you may download another.
Another app may be best for showing you the cheapest price. That’s why you may choose to have more than one shopping app on your phone.
Here Are The Best Shopping Apps To Save Money
Let’s look at some apps you can use to save money.
Last Words
If you love to save money (who doesn’t?) you can put these lessons to good use to keep more of your cash.
Want to save money on groceries and cut your bill in half? Of course, you do.
Are you trying to become more financially literate? Check out Money Mondays at AtlantaFi.com, where we’ll share strategies to save and make cash.
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Can you play the chords or at least look the part? A major TV movie filming in Atlanta is looking for two “church musicians” for some crucial scenes.
The Atlanta casting call is one of many currently accepting applicants in metro Atlanta. Casting company Destination Casting has put out the casting call in hopes of snapping the right person for the paid role.
Atlanta Casting Call: Church Musicians Wanted For TV Movie
Here are the casting call details, according to Destination Casting.
WORK Dates: TUESDAY 1/5/2021
(subject to change)
SHOOT Location: ATLANTA/HIRAM GA
*This is the 2nd day of the 2 day booking from before the Holiday. If you were already booked with us please keep an eye on your email. We will be sending emails today!!
MUST TAKE COVID-19 TEST ON MONDAY 1/4 in Hiram GA
1. CONGREGATION
All ethnicities Male or Female
MUST HAVE : Sunday best attire!
Ages: 18+
Rate: $72/8+ot
Use Subject: CONGREGATION
2. CHURCH MUSICIANS
Piano / Drums / Guitar…
All ethnicities Male or Female
MUST HAVE : Sunday best attire!
Ages: 18+
Rate: $100/10+ot
Will only have to simulate playing bit MUST be able to actually play!
Use Subject: MUSICIAN
Must have…
Professional attitude and demeanor
Open availability
Reliable transportation
COVID-19 NOTE:
-Will be tested on set for Covid-19 within 72 HOURS of the work date
-Will receive temperature checks on set
-May have daily/weekly Covid-19 testing administered on set
-Must adhere to all Covid-19 rules required on set: MASKS, SOCIAL DISTANCING…
To be considered YOU MUST send
1. Name
2. Age
3. Height & Weight
4. All sizes
5. Phone
6. 2-3 CURRENT filter free photos…
-All must depict CURRENT look
-NO professional photos / no mirror selfies
-1 waist up
-1 or 2 full body
7. Have you had or will you have a NEGATIVE Covid-19 test TAKEN within 72 hours of the work dates above? If so, date?
*MUST TAKE COVID-19 TEST ON 12/16 on set in order to secure booking!!
SEND ALL ABOVE INFO TO
SonExtrasCasting@gmail.com
FEEL FREE TO SHARE!!
Serious inquiries with full open availability only!Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the latter part of the year and the foreseeable future.
Because of the steady flow of movie and TV productions, Atlanta has been called the Hollywood of the South and it’s not just a label.. If you want to be an actor, the city has classes you can take as well as places that provide headshots and more. You can also audition at numerous casting calls to build your movie and TV reel.Coming 2 America is just one of many films filmed in Atlanta. See our Movies Page for more.With more than 900 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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Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane and wife Keyshia Ka’oir welcomed a baby boy on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. The baby’s name is Ice.
Gucci Mane tweeted the good news shortly after the birth. “My wife just gave me a 7lb 1oz baby boy named ICE DAVIS thank u.”
What Is Gucci Mane’s New Baby Named?
You may be wondering what type of name is Ice Davis? But it has a “ring” to it. It’s actually pretty cold!
If you’ve been following Gucci Mane, aka Radric Davis, you know that the “East Atlanta Santa” has been married for a few years now and it has transformed his life.
The celebrity couple wed on Tuesday Oct. 17, 2017 in a televised affair at the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami, Florida. Now baby makes three.
Ka’oir’s business saavy has helped to keep Gucci Mane out of the streets and between the sheets. She’s also a formidable businesswoman. And her clean-living has allowed Gucci Mane to stay svelte after losing 50 pounds in prison.
Jailed on a parole violation, Gucci Mane was supposed to serve 39 months, with a release date of March 2017. But he shocked fans last year when the much-thinner rapper debuted in Snapchat videos at his mansion he shares with Ka’oir.
Speaking to The Fader magazine, Ka’oir said that his social media debut was strategic, and everything happened the way she planned.
“When we got to Atlanta, we got off the plane on the runway and we had a private service that took us to our home. Then when we got home, that’s when I started posting on Snapchat. That was all my plan,” she was quoted as saying.
The couple can be seen at various Atlanta events, from Atlanta Hawks basketball games to private parties. Are they Atlanta’s first couple? What swag do you think Ice Davis will wear in his first photos?
Tune in to AtlantaFi.com to find out. In the meantime, here are adorable pictures of little Ice Davis.
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View this post on Instagram“This is one of my best birthdays! I have a beautiful healthy baby boy! An amazing wife! My label doing great ! Man I couldn’t ask for nothing else! Thanks to my wife @KeyshiaKaoir & my son ICE for my dope #BVLGARI diamond watch !!”
View this post on InstagramAtlanta 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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King Akeem, Semmi and the gang are all here. The Coming 2 America trailer has been released and it looks amazing! The long-awaited sequel to Coming to America filmed in Atlanta throughout 2019.
Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and a bevy of big stars are in the movie, which was directed by Craig Brewer (“Hustle & Flow).
First Look: Coming 2 America Trailer
Coming 2 America is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video on March 5, 2021. Until then, we’ll have to enjoy this sneak peak of Zamunda and more.
Jermaine Fowler (“Sorry To Bother You”) is cast as Akeem’s son, who like his father has come to America to find a bride. But let’s just look at the trailer to see what clues we can find.
“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.
Coming to America Sequel: Long Time Coming
The original film was released in the United States on June 29, 1988. It debuted at #1, taking in $28.4 million at the box office in its opening weekend.
“Coming to America” would go on to earn $228 million worldwide.
With Murphy playing a variety of roles, the film garnered two Oscar nominations, one for makeup and the other for costume design.
With more than 900 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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Are you looking to buy a home in metro Atlanta? There’s a new reality TV show that is casting for people and families who are in the homebuying process.The show is being produced for a major home network for people looking to find homes in their dream neighborhood.Once selected, you’ll be paired with a real estate agent and contractor to guide you through the process. The show is being put on by 51 Minds Entertainment.Here is what they’re looking for.- People who have recently bought or looking to buy a home in metro Atlanta.
- Home seekers interested in someone to teach them how to build instant home equity.
- Home seekers who are open to finding homes that need renovations.
Here’s How To Apply:
Email 51MindsCasting2020@gmail.com and include the following:- ‘Name
- Contact info
- Five photos of yourself and family
- Your house budget
- Your top five home must-haves
- Your desired neighborhoods
To be selected, you must be at least 21 years of age, among other eligibility requirements.If you’ve recently purchased your dream home, you’re still eligible, just email your story to 51MindsCasting2020@gmail.com.
With more than 900 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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Coming 2 America was filmed in Atlanta throughout several months in Atlanta in 2019. Now, the movie has a release date.
The film, which was produced by “Blackish” showrunner Kenya Barris, features an all-star ensemble cast of new actors joining the franchise as well as old actors reprising their roles.
Watch the Coming 2 America official trailer.
What Is The Release Date For Coming To America 2?
You may be wondering when the Coming 2 America sequel is going to be released. Coming 2 America is set to be released by Amazon Studios on March 5, 2021.
Here’s what the film description says: “Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet the unlikely heir to the throne of Zamunda. A sequel to the 1988 comedy ‘Coming to America.'”
The anticipated movie was quite a following. Many artists have come up with fan posters that look good!
On social media, the following fan art poster was circulated widely on Friday, May 15.
When Is Coming 2 America Going To Be Released?
The release date has been delayed, but it’s now confirmed. Coming 2 America is going to be released in the spring of 2021. This is because the studio delayed the original release date of December 18, 2020 in U.S. theaters, according to an AMC Theatres blog post.
Success Of Original Coming to America
The original film was released in the United States on June 29, 1988. It debuted at #1, taking in $28.4 million at the box office in its opening weekend.
Coming to America would go on to earn $228 million worldwide.
With Murphy playing a variety of roles, the film garnered two Oscar nominations, one for makeup and the other for costume design.
With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.Coming 2 America is just one of many films filmed in Atlanta. See our Movies Page for more.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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Congress has approved $600 in stimulus money for most Americans and there may even be more on the way. But no matter how much stimulus money you receive, what if you could double that cash?
The way to double your money is by taking it and using it wisely. This article will explore several steps that will allow you to double your stimulus payment and more.
How To Double Your Stimulus Money
If you’re thinking about a get-rich-quick scheme to double your money, that’s not a realistic plan. The best strategies take time and effort. And using money you already have to turn it into more cash is the same thing.
Let’s look at some ways you can stretch that stimulus check.
Create An Emergency Fund
If you don’t have an emergency fund, you should consider starting one. An emergency fund doesn’t have to be a huge amount of money.
If you take $600 and put it away, you may find that it’s easy to add $20 here or there to it every time you get paid. If you add $100 a month to it, in six months you will have amassed $1,200. In one year, that can be $2,400. You get the picture.
Invest With Robinhood
Robinhood is an app that allows you to make investments in the stock market. The quick and easy process allows you to make extra money by investing in the right stocks.
Because Robinhood is commission-free, you won’t have to pay anyone but yourself when you make and profit from a transaction.
Invest In Your 401(K)
If you don’t know, a 401(K) is an employer-supplied retirement account. Typically, your job will match your contributions.
If you have some extra money hanging around (like a stimulus check) you could choose to add this money into your 401(K). This is an attractive option because your 401(k) is TAX FREE!
So all the money you put there won’t be taxed until, hopefully, it has multiplied through the years and you can live on it. Learn more about a 401(k) here.
Invest In Real Estate
Another way to make quick cash and more than double your money is to get into real estate.
You can learn about the foreclosure process and buy one and flip it or turn it into a big payout.
Download Cashback Apps
Here are several apps that allow you to make money online and even get cash back for purchases. All you have to do is download:
Once you download these apps, some of them let you scan receipts to get points, which can be converted into gift cards with cash on them.
Conclusion
Personal finance shouldn’t be this mysterious thing that you have to guess about. Being good with your money should be second nature to you because it’s your cash.
No matter what you choose to do with your money, always have a plan to make more of it.
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