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If you’re looking for some masks in Atlanta, you probably already know that supplies can be fluid. No matter if you want to buy surgical masks, N95 or KN95 masks, they can be found on the internet.
In this article, we’ll share some places where you can find masks online as well as local places where you can purchase masks to protect you against COVID-19.
As the pandemic continues to rage, the importance of wearing a mask has only grown. The result has been that store shelves have seldom been able to keep a steady surplus of masks. If you don’t want to make your own, what kind of mask should you buy?
What Kind Of Mask Should I Buy?
The basic functions of a mask are to stop droplets from entering your mouth and nose. But that can be hard to decipher when you’re looking for deals in-store or online.
When shopping for a mask, buy those that have at least two layers of fabric. What you don’t want is a mask that is too large or too small or doesn’t cover your nose and mouth.
For easy adjusting, the masks should loop around the ears or be able to be tied behind the head.
Do Cloth Masks Protect Me Against COVID?
Most health experts say that cloth masks work fine in preventing the spread of droplets from the wearer. According to the CDC, face masks are required in public settings during the pandemic.
Cloth masks also can help reduce the chance that you’ll infect others if you have the virus.
On the other hand, the gold standard for facial protection against COVID are N95 masks, according to health experts.
When shopping for a face mask, here are some do’s and don’ts you want to consider.
Do Don’t Wear Two Masks If Possible Wear Masks That Are Hard To Breathe Through Completely Cover Your Nose & Mouth Wear Masks With Exhalation Values Or Vents Make Sure It Fits Snug With No Gaps Wear Disposable Masks Over And Over Again These stores in your local area have N95 masks in stock as of this writing. The following retail stores don’t carry N95 masks but they do have varieties of surgical and cloth face masks for sale.
Where To Find N95 Masks Online
Unless you are a health professional, you likely won’t be needing to order N95 masks online. But if you’re a private citizen just trying to protect yourself by buying masks approved by either the CDC and the FDA, the internet’s the place.
Let’s look at some N95 masks you can purchase online.
N95MaskCo.com
The N95 mask distributor N95MaskCo.com sells several packs of respirator-level masks. A 5-pack for $49.99 is a top seller.
Bonafidemasks.com
At Bonafidemasks.com, you can buy from the largest authorized distributor of Powecom masks in the United States and Canada.
Amazon
This Kimberly-Clark N95 Pouch Respirator mask provides a minimum of 95% filtration efficiency of 0.3 micron particles; N95 NIOSH approved (TC# 84A-9042).
Home Depot
Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement store, sells masks online as well as in-store. As an example, they currently have a 10-pack of KN95 masks for $23.
Conclusion
The CDC has advised wearing a cloth face covering for those out in public spaces, like grocery stores and pharmacies, where it could be hard to properly socially distance.
If you’re looking to source face masks, surgical masks, face shields and other PPE, these Georgia distributors have what you need.
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If you love soul food, there’s a new Atlanta restaurant you’ve got to try: Peach Cobbler Cafe.
You may have heard of Peach Cobbler Cafe from the super-popular radio commercial, which has been featured heavily on Atlanta’s airwaves.
Peach Cobbler Cafe: Everything You Need To Know
“Experience some of the best Soul Food you have ever tasted in your life, and then top it off with our signature Peach Cobbler, made with the finest peaches from our Peach State, Georgia,” it says on the eatery’s website.
If you’re a fan of downhome cooking and soul food, you’ll love what’s on the menu at Peach Cobbler Cafe. But first, let’s take a look at the restaurant’s origins.
Who Owns Peach Cobbler Cafe?
Atlanta entrepreneur Arle Alston has crafted a delightful soul food experience with authentic menu items inspired by the Southern comfort food we all know and love.
Alson, who also owns VVS, a restaurant in southwest Atlanta and U Bar in East Point, opened Peach Cobbler Cafe in the last week of January 2021.
What’s On The Menu At Peach Cobbler Cafe?
If you want to know what you can order at Peach Cobbler Cafe, just think of some of the old-fashioned dishes your grandmother would make on Sundays. Here’s a partial list of some of Peach Cobbler Cafe’s top dishes from the menu:
- Big Al’s Oxtail Dinner
- Smothered Turkey Wings
- Rotisserie Chicken
- Meat Loaf
- Beef Spare Ribs
- Fried Catfish
- Salmon and more
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”13″ display=”basic_slideshow”]Of course, because of COVID-19, strict health protocols are in place at the eatery and employees are masked up.
Peach Cobbler Cafe is open daily from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
Where Is Peach Cobbler Cafe Located In Atlanta?
Are you looking for Peach Cobbler Cafe in Buckhead? it is located at 2221 Peachtree Rd N.W., Atlanta, Ga 30309. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Peach Cobbler Cafe isn’t the only awesome soul food restaurant making customers happy in Atlanta. Here are some great soul food spots across the city.
Final Word
When it comes to Buckhead restaurants, there are some good ones. The real question is this: What do you like to eat?
If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.
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in the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important that you remain COVID-safe, even though you’re hungry. Since the health crisis began, Atlanta’s restaurant community has taken numerous steps to obey local mandates as well as stay in business.
One great way Atlanta restaurants have continued to serve the public is by offering ways for you to eat there without coming inside and risking any time of exposure.
We want you to stay safe, but eat well! This article will list Atlanta restaurants that offer curbside pickup.
Here Are The Best Atlanta Restaurants Offering Curbside Pickup
In addition to takeout and delivery, Atlanta restaurants are making changes to ensure your safety, so here are the best local eateries that you can patronize for lunch and dinner.
5Church Atlanta
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In √ 1197 Peachtree St NE #528, Atlanta, GA 30361 | (404) 400-3669
Aria
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery Χ Dine-In √ 674 Myrtle St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 996-6177
Aziza
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In √ 1170 Howel Mill rd Suite P10b, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 968-9437
Aziza opened in Atlanta in late July 2019. The eatery is in the West Midtown corridor of Westside Provisions District.The eatery is the second concept from Oliva Restaurants, which brought us the award-winning Italian market and wine bar Bellina Alimentari in Ponce City Market.Boiler Seafood & Crab Boil
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery Χ Dine-In √ 2425 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 | (404) 574-8552
Photo credit: Instagram / @boileratlanta Boiler Seafood & Crab Boil restaurant opened in December 2019 after some delays. The Buckhead restaurant is located in the Lindbergh area near the MARTA Station.
Boiler Seafood offers a Louisiana-style menu with all your Cajun favorites, such as boiled crab and crawfish and seafood.
Bon Ton Atlanta
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In √ 674 Myrtle St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | : (404) 996-6177
Chin Chin 2
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In √ 699 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 881-1511
Here’s what one reviewer says about Chin Chin 2: “The menu and service were beyond our expectations. We really loved the environment of this place. Superb place to take the family out for dinner.”Doc Chey’s Noodle House
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In Χ 1424 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 888-0777
Here’s what one reviewer says about Doc Chey’s Noodle House: “Very clean and welcoming place. They offer big portions and for economical rates. I loved the menu very much and the staff were very personal and chatty. Recommended.”Carson Kitchen
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery Χ Dine-In √ 4 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009 | (770) 696-1752
Carson Kitchen opens Feb. 13, 2020 in Alpharetta City Center. The new restaurant concept comes to Georgia thanks to Woodstock-born chef/restaurateur Cory Harwell, partner in the Simon Hospitality Group. Read more.
Clues and Cocktails
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In √ 314 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 390-3285
Photo credit: Google Clues and Cocktails opened in the middle of 2019 in the Sweet Auburn district of Atlanta, Clues and Cocktails is a bar and restaurant themed around an escape room and housed on the first floor of Room Escape at 314 Auburn Avenue NE.
Coalition Food & Beverage
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In √ 50 Canton St Suite 108, Alpharetta, GA 30009 | (470) 839-6725
Crab cakes @ Coalition Food & Beverage. Coalition Food and Beverage is spread across 3,331-square-feet of space and seats approximately 150 diners, including a bar, outdoor dining and private dining.
While not as stiff and contemporary-looking as many of the restaurants you’d see in Midtown, Coalition strives for a more urban aesthetic and community feel.
DBA Barbecue
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In √ 1190 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 249-5000
Fox Bros Bar-B-Q
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery Χ Dine-In √ 1238 DeKalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 | (404) 577-4030
The Deer & The Dove
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery Χ Dine-In √ 155 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030 | (404) 748-4617
The Deer and The Dove opened for business in June 2019 on the Decatur Square. Its sister restaurant, B-Side, is a cool spot to have a drink well. See the details.
Fellaship
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In √ 110 Centennial Olympic Park Dr Suite 102-104, Atlanta, GA 30313
Flower Child
Metro Atlanta Locations:
- 3400 Around Lenox Rd #207, Atlanta, GA 30326 | (678) 668-2271
- 6400 Blue Stone Rd #170, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 | (470) 481-7850
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In √ 
Flower Child opened two metro Atlanta locations — one in Buckhead, the other in Sandy Springs — over the past year.
At the 3,500-square-foot Sandy Springs location, the Atlanta restaurant has an airy, open atmosphere where up to 78 diners can experience an open air vibe centered on decorative tile and brightly colored brick.
Outside they can enjoy a patio that seats an additional 82 people in a 1,300 additional square foot space.
Flower Child is located in City Springs, the multi-use project in the heart of downtown Sandy Springs. Flower Child serves clean, made-from-scratch items such as salads, plates, wraps and bowls based upon seasonal vegetables and fruits, whole grains and lean proteins.
Malaya Restaurant
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In Χ 857 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 609-9991
Here’s what one reviewer says about Malaya Restaurant: “Chinese food… very delicious. Don’t fret if it’s busy, it is worth the wait. The staff was very helpful and observant. It has a great interior. Feels similar to a restaurant in New York I loved.”
Murphy’s Restaurant
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In √ 997 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 872-0904
Recess
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In √ 240 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 524-9224
Serpas
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In √ 659 Auburn Ave NE #501, Atlanta, GA 30312 | (404) 688-0040
South City Kitchen Midtown
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery Χ Dine-In √ 1144 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 873-7358
Soul Vegetarian 2
652 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 875-0145
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In Χ Tacos & Tequilas
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In √ 650 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (678) 705-5955
4279 Roswell Rd NE #103, Atlanta, GA 30342 | : (404) 705-8225
This Is It! BBQ & Seafood
Curbside Pickup √ No-Contact Delivery √ Dine-In Χ - 3523 Camp Creek Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30344
- 3620 Camp Creek Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30331
- 6045 Old National Hwy, College Park, GA 30349
- 2776 Cumberland Blvd SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
- 4065 Memorial Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
- 1497 Mt Zion Rd, Morrow, GA 30260
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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It’s official: Atlanta, Georgia, will be the host city of the NBA All Star game on March 7, 2021. The NBA players union agreed to the date, making it a reality.
The event will be Atlanta’s first major sports event since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
More than a week ago, senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, tweeted that the NBA and The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) were in talks to still have an All-Star game.
When Will The 2021 NBA All-Star Game Be?
The players and the league had to get on the same page regarding a date and city that was mutually acceptable to both parties. As a result, they settled on the NBA All-Star game date of Sunday, March 7, 2021 in downtown Atlanta’s Philips Arena.
Back when it was still just an idea, NBA insiders opined that a city that was also a strong TV broadcasting mecca made sense.
“One site under discussion is Atlanta, home of Turner Sports. That idea includes providing support for HBCU’s and COVID-19 relief,” Wojnarowski tweeted.
The overall plan would incorporate several other pieces to support other Atlanta institutions that are suffering due to COVID-19.
“That idea includes providing support for HBCU’s and COVID-19 relief,” Woj said. Although other cities are thought to be in consideration, the longtime sports journalist only alluded to Georgia’s largest city.Atlanta, home of the league’s Hawks, has suffered like most sports cities as fan attendance has dramatically fallen and some venues have been repurposed to deal with hospital overflow.Any All Star game held in Atlanta would have to adhere to strict COVID protocols. One advantage the city has is that it is the home of Turner Sports, which has the primary TV contract with the league.
The NBA originally announced that there would postpone the All Star game for 2021:
“Public health conditions prevented the Pacers, the NBA All-Star Host Committee and the NBA from appropriately planning and executing fan-focused All-Star activities in Indianapolis that were envisioned for this February,” a league statement on Nov. 25 read, while announcing that Indianapolis would instead host the 2024 All-Star Game.
Then there are the logistical concerns posed by having such a large sporting event in the city, although Atlanta successfully hosted the SEC Championship a few months earlier.
When Is The Last Time Atlanta Hosted The NBA All-Star Game?
Only two times in the past 40+ years has the NBA All-Star Game been played in Atlanta. The first occurrence came in 1978 at The Omni coliseum. Years later, the game returned in 2003 at Philips Arena.
If the big game does return to the city, it would be held at State Farm Arena, which has been used a polling precinct most recently.
Back in 2003, the NBA’s biggest stars (Kobe, Lebron, Allen Iverson, etc.) converged on downtown Atlanta to have one of the largest and most congested events the city has ever had.
Here is some footage of the NBA All-Star game held in Atlanta in 2003:
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In the fall of 1864, as Union forces occupied Atlanta following its capture by General William T. Sherman, photographer George N. Barnard captured one of the most haunting images of the Civil War era.
His stereograph, taken on Whitehall Street, shows a modest two-story brick storefront with a bold sign reading “Auction & Negro Sales.” Seated casually in front, rifle at his side, is an African American soldier from the United States Colored Troops—his presence a silent rebuke to the building’s former purpose.
“War is hell.” That familiar phrase was reportedly first uttered by Union General Tecumseh Sherman during the Civil War. Sherman commanded more than 100,000 troops as destroyed the American South town by town in the infamous “March to the Sea.”
Did You Know About The Slave Auction House In Atlanta?
One of the cities in his wake was Atlanta, then a teetering rail town. There are photographs that exist of much of the carnage, thanks to official Union photographer George N. Barnard, who was embedded with the soldiers.
In 1866, Barnard published one of the most important war photography projects of all time, “Photographic Views of Sherman’s Campaign.”
Much of Atlanta’s landscape was part of Sherman’s activities. As Georgia Tech’s historical account observes, “In anticipation of advancing Union troops in the summer of 1864, several forts were built on what is now Georgia Tech land. Seen as strategically high ground, land along the southern edge of campus was cleared and fortified by the Confederacy to prevent direct frontal attacks on the city.”
One of the more iconic pictures taken during Sherman’s invasion of Atlanta shows a structure on Whitehall Street used to hold slave auctions all but abandoned. Whitehall Street today is in the middle of a den of old, abandoned buildings, open and wild fields and liquor stores.
Atlanta’s Rise as a Slave-Trading Hub
When Georgia first legalized slavery in 1750, the institution took root slowly in the colony’s coastal plantations. By the antebellum decades, however, Atlanta—then a young railroad boomtown—emerged as a major inland market for enslaved labor.
The city’s population of enslaved people swelled from 493 in 1850 to more than 2,500 by 1863, comprising roughly one-fifth of its residents. Most enslavers held only one or two individuals, but the city’s commercial elite relied on larger holdings for railroads, hotels, and domestic service.
Slave trading became a civic enterprise. Atlanta’s newspapers ran matter-of-fact advertisements promising “field hands, cooks, and wet nurses,” placed beside listings for dry goods.
The city council even imposed a two-dollar tax on every enslaved man, woman, and child sold within its limits, turning human commerce into municipal revenue.
Enslaved people arrived by rail in shackled coffles, held in nearby pens—sometimes called “slave yards” or the “Slave Stone Holding Pen”—before being marched to auction blocks on Whitehall Street or in Kenny’s Alley (now part of Underground Atlanta).
Families were torn apart with clinical efficiency: on one documented day in 1863, Harry, 34, and Hannah, 30, were sold together for $3,600 in Confederate currency, described only as “sound in body and mind.”
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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As we previously reported, Atlanta is one of the cities chosen as a satellite screen for the Sundance Film Festival 2021. That means Atlanta tickets are available.
The Sundance Film Festival kicks off on Thursday, January 28 and runs through Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
Sundance Film Festival 2021 Kicks Off
The films coming to Atlanta will be presented at The Plaza Theatre (1049 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30306) screening both Indoors and at the Drive-In and at Dad’s Garage Drive-In (569 Ezzard St SE, Atlanta, GA, 30312). The selections playing in Atlanta, along with their screening locations, showtimes and ticket purchase options, can be found here.As a movie mecca, Georgia is no stranger to the big lights of film production and great films.But as one of Sundance’s satellite locations, things are about to heat up!How To Get A Ticket To The Sundance Film Festival 2021
ATLFS and The Plaza Theatre have announced that ticket to the Sundance Film Festival in Atlanta are now available. That’s the only way you’ll be able to enjoy the amazing selection of film programming playing locally this year.
Tickets to individual screenings can be bought at atlantasundancesatellite.eventive.org.
Reserve your tickets soon to avoid missing out. Are you an ATLFS member? Use your ATLFS membership to receive 20% off tickets.
As part of the deal, the Atlanta Film Society will be able to co-create and present Sundance programming to the local market.“With the pandemic changing the landscape and format of film festivals globally, it was no surprise to learn that one of the most respected and recognized film festivals in the world, the Sundance Film Festival, had come up with an innovative plan to meet audiences where they are for their 2021 event,” said Christopher Escobar, Executive Director of the Atlanta Film SocietyIn addition to the Sundance Film Festival partnership, the Atlanta Film Society will present the 45th annual Atlanta Film Festival from April 22 – May 2, 2021.Sundance Satellite Schedule
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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Baseball legend Hank Aaron passed away the morning of Thursday, January 22, 2021. He was 86 years old.
A private funeral will be held at Friendship Baptist Church Wednesday at 1 p.m. Local TV stations will stream the memorial service.
Aaron, one of the most iconic players in Major League Baseball history, started his career in the Negro Leagues before making his Major League team, the Milwaukee Braves.
Hank Aaron, Baseball Legend, Dead At 86
The 23-year-old was a force of nature. Shy and reserved from a small town, Aaron didn’t give interviews in the early years of his career.
In 1958, he took the Braves one game short of a championship. By that time, Aaron’s confidence was brimming.
“I felt extremely proud that I knew all the pitches like the back of my hand, and so I thought any time that I wanted to when I walked up to the plate that I could hit the ball as hard as I wanted to or could hit it out of the ballpark,” he once said.
Playing for nearly two decades, Aaron would rewrite the history books to become one of the most prolific hitters of all time.
The night he broke the homerun record in Atlanta-Fulton Stadium — smashing his 715th — remains one of the most electric feats in all of sports.
His record as the homerun king continues to stand in the MLB pantheon. His offensive prowess is unparalleled. Aaron holds many offensive records. He is one of only two players to hit 30 or more home runs in a season at least 15 times.
Despite Success, Hank Aaron Suffered Years Of Abuse
Born in Mobile, Alabama, Aaron always engendered himself to regular folks and never hobnobbed with the elite.
But despite his success, Aaron said he spent years suffering racially motivated death threats and ridicule from opposing fans and people intent at hating him.
Aaron said the years of abuse took a toll on him.
“I never thought that playing baseball would bring out so many negative and bigoted thoughts in people’s minds. I thought that they would be behind me 100%, but that was not the case,” he said.
Even on the fateful night he broke Babe Ruth’s homerun record, indicative of the racial climate at the time, his bodyguards had instructed the ushers to turn to face the crowd rather than the field during his record-breaking feat.
He spent his latter years as a vice president of the Atlanta Braves, his hometown team.
Funeral arrangements have been confirmed. He was to be laid to rest in a private ceremony on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in a humble Baptist church.
Around Atlanta, the state and baseball world, condolences poured in for Aaron, a true son of the South.
“This is a considerable loss for the entire city of Atlanta,” Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said in a statement. “While the world knew him as ‘Hammering Hank Aaron’ because of his incredible, record-setting baseball career, he was a cornerstone of our village, graciously and freely joining Mrs. Aaron in giving their presence and resources toward making our city a better place. As an adopted son of Atlanta, Mr. Aaron was part of the fabric that helped place Atlanta on the world stage. Our gratitude, thoughts and prayers are with the Aaron family.”
The Atlanta Braves also released a statement, commenting on the gentle nature that Aaron always displayed.
“We are absolutely devastated by the passing of our beloved Hank,” Braves Chairman Terry McGuirk said. “He was a beacon for our organization first as a player, then with player development, and always with our community efforts. His incredible talent and resolve helped him achieve the highest accomplishments, yet he never lost his humble nature. Henry Louis Aaron wasn’t just our icon, but one across Major League Baseball and around the world. His success on the diamond was matched only by his business accomplishments off the field and capped by his extraordinary philanthropic efforts.
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Are you a fan of chicken & waffles? Of course you are! Atlanta celebrities Ne-Yo and wife, Chef Crystal Smith, along with reality TV star Karlie Redd have teamed up to open a new restaurant in College Park: Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles.
The eatery opened its doors in December 2020, creating yet another food destination along College Park’s Main Street corridor.
Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles serves breakfast around the clock. The 85-seat eatery will close between 3 to 4 p.m. each day, but will be open throughout the night and day.
“Ne-Yo and I aim to make everyone feel at home at Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles, and you never know who you’ll see dining alongside you,” Johnny’s Chicken & Waffle co-partner Karlie Redd says in a statement.
The eatery is also a vehicle for Smith, who is an accomplished celebrity chef.
The restaurant, which is currently hiring, features a takeout counter, booths, tables, high tops and bar seating.
What’s On The Menu At Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”16″ display=”basic_slideshow”]Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles also serves pies baked fresh daily and a selection of café goods.
Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles’ guests can enjoy a menu that allows them to customize their chicken and waffles nearly anyway they like. That includes:
- Mix-and-Match Proteins
- Plain or Bacon-Flavored Waffles
- Sweet and Savory Sauces
- More Add-On Sides
Some menu standouts include Cheddar Drop Biscuits with whipped honey butter and strawberry preserves; Hot Skillet Cobbler desserts in apple or peach served with vanilla bean ice cream and salted caramel drizzle; Saints & Sinners Brioche French Toast Log served with either bacon, sunny side eggs and crispy garlic potatoes or berries, whipped topping and chocolate sauce; and The Mac Attack Chicken Sandwich with crispy chicken breast, creamy mac & cheese.
Where Is Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles Located?
Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles is located at 3725 Main Street, College Park, GA 30337. Here is a map to help you find it.
“Anyone who appreciates music will love the ambiance we created in our dining room, with awards and plaques from Ne-Yo, myself and some of our closest friends,” Karlie Redd says. “Who doesn’t love some amazing chicken and waffles, while listening to some amazing music! We hope to see you if you’re in College Park.”
Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles joins a vaunted list of the best chicken and waffle restaurants around Atlanta.Don’t miss our list of the best black restaurants in Atlanta, and there are plenty others. 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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Another premium Mexican eatery has opened in Buckhead. In early January 2021, Botica opened inside the space formerly occupied by the Watershed.
The eatery, which was set to open in November 2020, is the handiwork of Chef immo Alboumeh, whose extensive culinary experience is informed from his time spent in f Lebanon, Italy and Spain.
Mexican And Spain Eatery Botica Opens In Atlanta
“Chef Mimmo Alboumeh, who grew up in Lebanon, Italy and Spain, began his culinary career in Mexican restaurants more than 20 years ago, bringing with him the cultural influence and cooking of his upbringing,” it says on Botica’s website. “The Botica menu is inspired by street style tacos and Chef Mimmo’s unique brand of hybrid cuisine.”
What’s On Botica’s Menu?
Photo credit: Botica You may be wondering what’s on Botica’s menu. The Atlanta restaurant features in-house smoked meats, homemade dressings, salsas, sauces and a made-from-scratch menu.
The eatery also offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am to 4 pm, with Mimmo’s signature savory dishes and bottomless Mimosas.
Where Is Botica Located?
Botica is located in the Brookwood Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, just south of Buckhead. Here is a map of the eatery to help you find it at 1820 Peachtree Road, NW, Unit 3 Atlanta, GA 30309.
Botica is one of the best black restaurants in Atlanta, and there are plenty others. 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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We are living in perilous times as food prices continue to peak and shortages on key items becomes a concern. That’s why you need an emergency food supply list.
In this article, we’ll share how you can save money by building an emergency food supply list to keep your cupboards have being bare. Keep in mind that you’ll want to keep an eye on expiration dates on perishable goods.
What To Buy For Your Emergency Food Supply
Because none of us knows what the future holds, we should always be prepared for an emergency. The key is to store food that can be cooked and items that can be eaten without being cooked.
Remember to properly store items based on the temperatures they need. Bacteria can spoil food quickly if stored at the wrong at temperatures.
Ready to go over some things you need for your emergency food supply? Let’s get started.
1. Buy Water
You should stock up on bottled water if you can. H2o is the most nutritious thing you can put inside your body. Whatever you favorite brand of water is, you should be able to find it at your local grocery store.
If buying bottled water is not an affordable option for you, consider storing water in your own containers.
Some bottled water options are:
2. Store At Least For 3-Days Supply
The federal government recommends that you stock at least a three-day supply of perishable goods for any disaster or emergency.
You may choose to extend that to a week’s worth, if you have the space. But don’t buy items that you will just end up hiding from yourself. If you do that, much of your food will go bad.
So, what are some items you should buy? Here’s a partial list:
- Dry Cereal O Granola
- Dried Fruit
- Canned juices
- Ready-To-Eat Canned Meats and Vegetables
- Peanut Butter
- Non-Perishable Pasteurized Milk
Here’s a FREE printable pantry list you can use.
3. Buy Foods Your Family Loves
When it comes to stocking up a food pantry or storing emergency food supplies, one of the main ways to waste money is to buy things you and your family don’t even like to eat.
If you have children, ask them what they like to eat so you’ll know what to store.
Also, make sure you account for snacks, drinks and the main foods that make up a normal diet.
4. Buy Groceries In Bulk
You’ll also want to buy groceries in bulk quantities. Not only does it save money, but it ensures that you have a plentiful supply of the things you like.
Want more tips on bulk-buying? See how to save on groceries.
5. Be Mindful Of Any Dietary Restrictions
It will do you no good to stock up on items that hurt your stomach or that you can’t have. Keep in mind what your dietary limits are.
If you can’t have a lot of sweets, it may not be a good idea to go all in on cereal or sodas.
Last Words
Making your own emergency food supply is simple if you take the time to plan. In case you lose electricity, make sure you have food items that don’t need to be cooked or heated.
Above all, you need to stay safe with the foods you choose to eat. That means you may have to throw away perishable food such as meat, poultry, or any leftovers that have sat out and are over 40 degrees Fahrenheit for two hours or more.
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