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Muchacho in Atlanta’s Reynoldstown neighbor has reopened and is now serving customers. The popular Beltline eatery opened on Aug. 5.
Here is what you can expect from Muchacho is you decide to go:
- Tables spaced six feet apart
- Installation of Plexi-glass divider at the to-go counter
- Mandatory mask requirement for guests
What’s On The Menu At Muchacho?
View this post on InstagramHungry for some Muchacho? Here’s what’s on the menu:The Muchacho menu will feature customer favorites like tacos, sides, toasts, and specialty beverages. Don’t miss these delicious items:
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BEC Breakfast Taco – egg, bacon, Chihuahua cheese and served on house-made flour tortilla
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Al Pastor Taco – slow-braised spiced pork and pineapple, topped with sweet onions and cilantro and served on house-made corn tortilla
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Rajas Veggie Taco – stewed poblano peppers, onions, mushrooms, and potatoes in a spicy chipotle sauce and served on house-made corn tortilla
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Jam & Ricotta Toast – thick sliced, buttered, and toasted local sourdough bread topped with lemony whipped ricotta and house-made jam
Where Is Muchacho Located In Atlanta?
Muchacho is located at 904 Memorial Dr. SE, Atlanta, Ga. 30316. Here is a map to help you find it.
Muchacho’s Beverage Plan
Muchacho has an expansive array of beer, wine, slushies, and bottled cocktails. Customers can order to-go or enjoy at a socially distanced outdoor table on Muchacho’s lush patio.
How To Order At Muchacho
View this post on InstagramIf you want to order some food at Muchacho, here’s how it will go: You can order from an on-site to-go counter and enjoy outdoor seating.
You can also order online through Muchacho’s website. The restaurant offers curbside pick-up or delivery through Doordash.
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.
For the latest in metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, stay with Atlantafi.com.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a serious wrench in our plans, but it hasn’t stopped the show. The BronzeLens Film Festival is ongoing in Atlanta right now.
The virtual event features a who’s who of special programming from some of the top creators of color in the movie industry. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s BronzeLens Festival and how you can get in on the action.
BronzeLens 2020 Virtual Experience: Things To Know
BronzeLens 2020 has a virtual festival this year, which runs from August 11-16. Here are some of the top events planned:
- Film Selections
- Powerhouse Series with heavyweights such as Will Packer and Tilane Jones
- Talkbacks Including Bit. Producers Morgan Matthews and Nelson Obguabu, Catching Up Director Fowzi Abdelsmad
BronzeLens Festival 2020: How To Watch
If you want to watch panels, interviews and other events from the BronzeLens 2020, visit HERE and click the registration.
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ONE Musicfest is a little different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The event is called the At The Crib Fest this year and it promises to be a doozy. The one-day music festival slated for Saturday, August 22 and will feature a virtual who’s who among music greats.
ONE Musicfest’s At The Crib Fest will be hosted by Atlanta’s own Paige Shari!
ONE Musicfest At The Crib 2020: Music Lineup Announced
Here are the artists slated to perform for the At The Crib Fest so far:
Billed as one of the nation’s “Can’t Miss Festivals,” ONE Musicfest is in its 10th year with a first-ever weekend of high-energy performances and unique cultural experiences.
While the event is virtual this year, it’s still a top-notch event. More than 20,000 people attended last year.
How To RSVP
RSVP for the At The Crib Fest right HERE.
Explore Atlanta At Your Own Pace
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!
Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit to a craft brewery in the city.
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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A new restaurant concept has opened at Ponce Ciry Market in Midtown Atlanta. Pizza Jeans opened it doors on Friday, August 7, 2020, Atlantafi.com has learned.
The new Atlanta restaurant is located on the second floor of the community hub’s Central Food Hall. Meanwhile, Root Baking Co. will open in an adjacent space.
New Atlanta Restaurant: Pizza Jeans Opens At Ponce City Market
Pizza Jeans serves pizza by the slice and whole pies, cocktails, beer and wine. Pizza Jeans Menu_Week 1
What’s On The Pizza Jeans Menu?
Pizza Jeans offers diners a menu with a choice of two red pizzas and two white pizzas each day alongside breadsticks, subs, salads and desserts, like Italian Lemon Ice, Sourdough Doughnuts, a Cookie Jar with six freshly baked cookies and NYC Cheesecake.
Customers can customize pies of the day with seasonal toppings sourced from local farms. Take-home family meals, like baked ziti, lasagna and a coursed dinner for two, are to come.
The eatery came to fruition originally as a pop-up inside the Root Baking Co., who is behind the concept.
The bakery has always had a vision for introducing new foods to the Atlanta palate.
When Root Baking Co. opened it promised to bring in different chefs from around the South by bringing them in to host dinner pop-ups throughout the year.
This is not Root Baking’s first rodeo. The shop has gotten national acclaim, including being recognized among “The Best Bread Bakeries in the South” by USA Today in 2017. The bakery has also appeared in Southern Living and on Zagat’s “30 Under 30” Charleston list.
Aside from Midtown, 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
For the latest in metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, stay with Atlantafi.com.
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If you’re a movie buff and want to enjoy the cinematic experience like old times, then visit your local Walmart parking lot. The retailer says it will transform its parking lots into drive-in movie theaters.
The move is a bold one for Walmart, which has seen its delivery business grow amid the coronavirus pandemic. Now it wants to give families an entertainment venue that adheres to social distancing and all the safety rules that health officials recommend.
The Walmart movies will run from August 14 through October 21 with 320 showings of hit movies.
What Movies Are Playing At The Walmart Drive-In?
The movies chosen for the Walmart Drive-in have been chosen by the Tribeca Film Festival. Here are some titles you can expect:
- Friday Night Lights
- The Karate Kid
- Space Jam
- Black Panther
- Pokémon Detective Pikachu
- The Lego Batman Movie
- Spider-ManTM: Into The Spider-Verse
- Spy Kids
- Teen Titans GO! To the Movies
- Wonder Woman
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- Ghostbusters
- Men in BlackTM: International and more
- Ahead of
- each feature presentation, audiences will screen one of a number of short films, including Bilby, Bird Karma, Brooklyn Breeze, CROW: The Legend, Fire in Cardboard City, INVASION!, Looney Tunes’ Boo! Appetweet and Marooned
Before each full-length movie, short films will be screened as well. You can expect shorts like Bilby, Bird Karma, Brooklyn Breeze, CROW: The Legend, Fire in Cardboard City, INVASION!, Looney Tunes’ Boo! Appetweet and Marooned.
Visit TheWalmartDriveIn.com to see what’s playing.
Walmart Parking Lot Drive-In Movie Theaters Near You
Many Walmarts in Atlanta will host movies in their respective parking lots. If you need help finding one, here are the Walmarts near you in Atlanta.
- Walmart Supercenter MLK: 835 M.L.K. Jr Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
- Walmart Supercenter East Point: 844 Cleveland Ave, East Point, GA 30344
- Walmart Supercenter Howell Mill: 1801 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
- Walmart Supercenter Cascade: Dr Sw, 1105 Research Center Drive Atlanta SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
- Walmart Supercenter Eastside: 2427 Gresham Rd S E, Atlanta, GA 30316
- Walmart Supercenter Chamblee: 1871 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341
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.
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Chef Kevin Gillespie’s restaurant Gunshow reopened on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The Glenwood Avenue eatery is back with some new menu items as well.
Of course, the Atlanta restaurant is adhering to all the CDC-recommended guidelines due to coronavirus pandemic, including having Plexiglas between each guests at communal tables.
Gunshow Reopens In Atlanta
Here’s the setup for Gunshow:
- Customers get eight to 10 dishes for $99 each.
- Reservations will be spaced out to ensure social distancing.
If you’re not familiar with Gunshow, it’s an acclaimed eatery and one of the best new restaurants in Atlanta.
Gillespie’s has often attributed the name of his restaurant to his Georgia upbringing. His father worked every day of the week and would only take a break occasionally to take his son to a gun show.
Some of the top dishes at Gunshow include:
- Smoked Duck. Geechie Boy Grits. Crawfish Butter. Creole Jus
- Tile Fish. Purple Broccoli. Kimchi. Pickled Shiitakes. Scallion Relish
- Tempura Fried Celery Root. Curry. Radicchio Jam. Cashew Yogurt
- Crispy Pork. Sauerkraut. Castelvestrano Olives. White Bean
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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Georgia Tech is set to announce the winners of the third class of its Smart Communities Challenge. The program is designed to spur local development in Atlanta and around the state.
The way the program works is that community winners get funding along with a partnership with a Georgia Tech research team and more.
Georgia Smart Communities Challenge: And The Winners Are…
The program welcomes communities of any size in Georgia to apply for technical and financial assistance that enables them to envision, explore, and plan for their “smart” future.
Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera will announce the the winners of the 2020 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge during a virtual event on Thursday, August 6.
Dr. Cabrera will also take part in a panel discussion, entitled Georgia Inclusive Innovation, that will include the following participants:
- Geoff Duncan, Lieutenant Governor, State of Georgia
- Wendell Dallas, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Georgia Power
Doug Hooker, Executive Director, Atlanta Regional Commission - Maria Thacker Goethe, President and CEO, Georgia Bio; CEO, Center for Global Health Innovation
- Aarti Tandon, CEO, Smart City Expo Atlanta | Moderator
The Georgia Smart Communities Challenge will also be live tweeted at @GTScii.
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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Ted’s Montana Grill has opened a new way to buy premium steak cuts. Ted’s Butcher Shoppe will offer quality, hand-cut steaks and fresh ground meat direct to consumer.
The new venture has become a necessity due to the coronavirus pandemic, which is keeping much of America’s restaurant patrons out of the dining rooms.
How To Order Steaks From Ted’s Butcher Shoppe
Visit TedsButcherShoppe.com, select your favorite premium cuts or specialty box, and have it delivered to your door the next day.Here are some other cuts available:- Delmonico Ribeye
- Ted’s Filet
- New York Strip
- Ground Bison
- Ground Beef
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If you’re looking for a job, you need to bring your “A” game to the interview. That means you need to be as prepared as possible.
In this article, we’ll discuss some top interview tips to make sure you get the job you want.
Try These Top 5 Interview Tips That Work
Here are some topics we will discuss:
- Most Common Interview Mistakes
- Use Strong Action Words
- Show Examples Of Your Work
- Look Professional
The most common interview mistakes you can make all fall under being underprepared. That includes:
1. Most Common Interview Mistakes
- Acting overly familiar with the interviewer: Keep it professional at all times. That means you should limit small talk to only what’s appropriate.
- Nervousness to the point of paralysis: If you freeze up during the interview, there’s no way you can communicate effectively. Take your time and relax.
- Not educating yourself about the company: Do as much research about the company and position as you can. That way, you can speak from a knowledgeable place and you won’t have to guess.
2. Use Strong Action Words
When you finally get your chance to describe yourself and your qualifications, don’t waste it by being timid. Use strong active words instead of passive phrases.
Here are some strong action words to use on your interview:
- Creative
- Enthusiastic
- Determined
- Enthusiastic
- High-Energy
- Motivated
- Powerful
- Priority
- Robust
- Trustworthy
The strong action words you use during your interview should match your resume as well.
3. Show Examples Of Your Work
You never know how your interviewer will ask you to prove your experience or qualifications. They may ask for samples of your work. Have them ready.
You should be able to show them a digital file or printouts of the work you’re most proud of. This shouldn’t be something you need to go look for at the time of the interview.
Having work examples on hand shows that you’re ready for the interview and serious about the job.
4. Look Professional
No matter what the position is, you should always look professional or at least in line for what the job entails.
For example, if you’re applying to work at a bank, it probably would be wise to look like a banker or dress in formal clothes.
You can always buy a suit or style your hair in a way that works in your favor rather than against you.
5. Set Up Your Video Equipment
Because nearly all interviews are being done via video call right now, you need to know how to set up. If you’re using Zoom here are some tips to know.
- Set up your video in a secluded and quiet place in your home
- Make sure you have adequate lighting, but not too much light
- Check your internet connection for lags or interruptions
- Make sure your webcam shows clear and not grainy
- Dress professional and yes, wear pants
Last Words
Make sure you have a copy of your resume in front of you. Also you’ll want to practice being natural in front of a camera.
No matter what, continue to have the confidence in yourself that you can get the job.
Metro Atlanta’s hot economy has slowed of late due to the COVID-19, but that’s OK. Check out our Coronavirus Resource Guide and find out how to make and save money.We currently have job articles that show you high-paying jobs, those close to downtown and even side hustles you might like.If you’re looking to get hired in Atlanta right now, there’s a very real possibility that you can land your dream job. -
If you order a package via Amazon.com in Georgia’s largest city, it may be delivered by a robot. Amazon has expanded its fully electric delivery service, Amazon Scout, to Atlanta.
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon Scout is poised to be heavily used as a way to safely get packages to customers.
What Is Amazon Scout?
Amazon Scout is an autonomous delivery device created by Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer.
The automated mechanical device is being billed by Amazon as a robotic delivery person, able to bring packages to your doorstep.
What Does Amazon Scout Do?
Amazon has taken to calling the devices “adora-bots,” which can roll at a walking speed. The delivery system has real people, Amazon Scout Ambassadors, who accompany the devices on routes.
What Cities Have Amazon Scout Down South?
In late July 2020, Amazon announced that two Southern cities have been added to the select locations where Amazon Scout is now operating:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Franklin, Tennessee
The two cities join some West Coast locations after some field tests were approved by Amazon engineers.
In Atlanta and Franklin, Amazon Scout is delivering Monday through Friday, during daylight hours.
For the customer, there won’t be any difference to their ordering process on Amazon.com. Your packages will be delivered as they normally would or by Amazon Scout.
If you order from Amazon Scout, you won’t have to worry about obstacles on your property. Each delivery device can navigate around pets, pedestrians, and other objects in its path to your doorstep.
Final Thought
Amazon says with the addition of Amazon Scout to the Atlanta market, it is looking to partner with local schools in Atlanta to support STEM and robotics activities, helping to build the next generation of innovators.
Scout will also help the company in its efforts toward net zero carbon by 2040.
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