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Join Brunch T.E.N Oct.6th 2018 from 1-5 PM for an exclusive Brunch POP Up Shop with unlimited mimosas, great food, special guest and much more.
The brunch pop-up is scheduled for Saturday, October 6, 2018 1 – 5 PM EDT. Early arrival is highly suggested so you can get the full affect of the Brunch T.E.N experience. The event will be located at 2033 Hosea L Williams Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30317.
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“Afro Brunch Me” is a monthly brunch party inspired by West African Culture. The next event is Saturday, September 29, 201812 – 5 PM EDT at 810 Huff Road Northwest Atlanta, GA 30318.
Guests will enjoy access to a buffet that includes traditional West African breakfast cuisine as well as access to a complimentary mimosa open bar for the duration of the event. Here’s the best part, you get all this for just 45 bucks! Check out our buffet menu below.
Ticket Includes: Entry, A personalized Hookah w/ 2 refills, Access to West African Inspired Buffet from 12pm – 4pm, Access to Bottomless Mimosas from 12pm – 5pm. Sections for 5 are also available (Deposits for tables are NON – Refundable)
Music Vibes:
Afro Beat, Reggae, Hip Hop, R&B, Brazilian Funk
AfroBrunchMe Buffet Menu
Nigerian Fired Eggs
Deliciously seasoned eggs, tomatoes, onions, and bell pepper fried to perfection
DoDo
Deep Fried Plantains
Moi Moi
Steamed bean pudding made from a mixture of washed and peeled black-eyed peas, onions and fresh ground peppers
Akara
Fried Bean Cake
Fried Fish
Deliciously seasoned deep-fried tilapia
Fried Stewing Hen
Slow cooked in specially seasoned juices then deep fried to perfection
Yam
Ghanaian Yam boiled in sugar water
Beef Suya
Tender beef marinated in a fresh paste of peanut, ginger, and chili powder before being grilled to perfection
Assorted Fruits
Fresh Strawberries, Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Melon, Watermelon, & Grapes
Shrimp & Grits
Waffles
Batter made from flour, butter, brown sugar, yeast, milk, and eggs and cooked in a waffle iron
Turkey Sausage
Pan fried turkey sausage
Bacon
Pan fried pork bacon
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Come celebrate the launch of Simple Man Distillery Thursday, September 27 from 6-9 PM at Park Tavern in Midtown Atlanta.
Simple Man Distillery makes the only vodka in the world made from a mash of peaches (Georgia Grown, no less)! Enjoy an evening of drink specials, light appetizers, live music, give aways and behind-the-scenes look of our journey. Sign up for FREE tickets here.
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The Atlanta Falcons put on an offensive show Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but it was not enough as the New Orleans beat them in overtime, 43-37.
Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan passed for 374 yards and five touchdowns, while rookie Calvin Ridley broke loose for a career high 146 yards and four touchdowns.
Here are 5 reasons why the Falcons lost
- A depleted defense: The Falcons were already down Pro Bowl defensive linebacker Deion Jones, safety Keanu Neal (out for the season), defensive lineman Takk McKinley, reserve Derrick Shelby, Corey Nelson but they also lost free safety Ricardo Allen who went down on a non-contact play. The losses were too much to overcome, no matter the Falcons’ valiant efforts.
“Don’t want to speculate too much, but it was serious enough that he was down for the game,” Quinn said of Allen after the game.
2. Trading field goals for touchdowns: After marching down the field to score a touchdown, the Falcons blinked in the second half. More disconcerting was the fact that the Falcons, who moved the ball pretty much at will for most of the game, had to punt with 44 seconds on the clock.
3. A Ridley-less fourth quarter: Ridley had managed his best game ever by scoring three touchdowns in the first three quarters alone. In the fourth quarter, the Falcons didn’t get the ball to the rookie, who absolutely torched the Saints secondary. “We had chances to finish the game today and we didn’t do that,” Ryan told reporters after the game. “That’s disappointing.”
Ridley's …. believe it or not!?
TOUCHDOWN! pic.twitter.com/IAEmbtAVcz
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 23, 2018
4. Poor tackling: Nothing illustrates the Falcons’ sudden lack of sure tackling than the Brees rushing touchdown. There’s no way a 39-year-old man should be able to evade two careening defenders, Brian Poole and Robert Alford, five yards from the end zone. There were other tackling lapses throughout the game, but that one, with less than 1:15 left in the game, was a big one.
Drew Brees with the spin move and RUSHING TOUCHDOWN #NOvsATL pic.twitter.com/2OLbbm69Dk
— FlurrySports (@FlurrySports) September 23, 2018
5. Lack of a running game: With Devonte Freeman on the sidelines, the bulk of the carries went to Tevin Coleman. Last week, against the Carolina Panthers, Coleman rushed for more than 100 yards and a score. But Sunday, things were different. The Falcons only managed 48 on the ground, 33 by Coleman (2.2 yard average).
There are other reasons why the Falcons came up short, such as offensive lineman Wes Schweitzer and the questionable schemes of coach Quinn.
The Falcons are now last in the NFC South, but hope to rebound next week. In the NFL, you must have a short memory.
The Falcons will again play in front of the home crowd next week when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They need to win two out of the next three games (the Steelers and Tampa Bay) to have a shot at returning to the Super Bowl, which will be in Atlanta.
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Lululemon and Atlanta rap collective Organized Noize are teaming up to throw a series of Atlanta block parties around the city starting in October.
By sharing the commonality between hip hop and mindfulness, lululemon and Organized Noize are bolstering their bond through the creation of the Celebrate Atlanta Block Party; a monthly celebration that marries the concepts of hip hop, mindfulness, and city-love.
Starting in October and ending in January, the four block parties are FREEwith an RSVP.
Complimentary yoga will happen at 10am prior to each block party – mats will not be provided.
Conveniently walkable from the West End Marta Station, please note that parking is not available for Adair Park 2 on this day.
Performances from Organized Noize as well as local artists will happen throughout the day.
Celebrate Atlanta branded lululemon product will be available for purchase.
Local food and drink will be available for purchase at each block party.
Tickets for future block parties will be available for RSVP after the conclusion of the previous block party.
Subscribe to @lululemonAtlanta on Facebook for updates.
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One Buckhead restaurant has made the list of OpenTable’s 100 Best Restaurants for Wine Lovers in America. Buckhead restaurant Bone’s was the only Atlanta eatery to make the list.
Bone’s, a prime beef and seafood institution, is located at 3130 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305.
OpenTable’s list features restaurants from 26 states, from steakhouses to Italian cucinas, French brasseries to seafood eateries. The list offers wine lovers everywhere the opportunity to pair an upcoming dining experience with the perfect vintage.
Featuring exquisite vintage wines from renowned wineries as well as those harvested from local vineyards, the list highlights some of the country’s best, including Bottega Napa Valley in California, Balthazar in New York and Sixty Vines in Texas. New York is the most recognized state, with 12 restaurants on the list, followed by California with ten and Nevada and Texas with eight apiece. Additional states represented include Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington and the district of Washington, D.C.
“Whether you’re a wine aficionado or a novice looking to expand your palate, this year’s list showcases a variety of restaurants that carefully curate the finest wine selections to complement their menus,” said Caroline Potter, Chief Dining Officer at OpenTable. “From deep dives with sommeliers to approachable tastings to find the perfect pairing for any meal, these winning restaurants have earned rave reviews for their stellar dining experiences and impressive wine offerings.
The 100 Best Restaurants for Wine Lovers list is generated solely from more than 12 million verified OpenTable diner reviews for more than 28,000 restaurants in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. collected between August 1, 2017, and July 31, 2018. All restaurants with a minimum “overall” score and number of qualifying reviews were included for consideration. Qualifying restaurants were then scored and sorted according to the percentage of reviews for which “notable wine list” was selected as a special feature.
Based on this methodology, the 100 Best Restaurants for Wine Lovers in America according to OpenTable diners, are as follows (in alphabetical order):
100 Best Restaurants for Wine Lovers in America
Abe and Louie’s Boston – Boston, Massachusetts
Al Biernat’s – Oak Lawn – Dallas, Texas
Altius – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Angelina’s Ristorante – Bonita Springs, Florida
Annie Gunn’s – Chesterfield, Missouri
Balthazar – New York, New York
Barolo Grill – Denver, Colorado
The Bistro at Gervasi Vineyard – Canton, Ohio
Bistro Jeanty – Yountville, California
Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood – San Antonio, Texas
Bones – Atlanta, Georgia
Bottega Napa Valley – Yountville, California
Bouchon – Yountville, California
Boulevard – San Francisco, California
Boulud Sud – New York, New York
Brennan’s – New Orleans, Louisiana
Butcher & Singer – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Café Monarch – Scottsdale, Arizona
Campiello – Naples – Naples, Florida
Carlo & Johnny – Cincinnati, Ohio
Charleston – Baltimore, Maryland
Charleston Grill – Charleston, South Carolina
Charley’s Steak House – Tampa – Tampa, Florida
Chicago Cut Steakhouse – Chicago, Illinois
Collage Restaurant – St. Augustine, Florida
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant – Multiple Locations
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House – Multiple Locations
Del Posto – New York, New York
Delmonico Steakhouse – Las Vegas, Nevada
Devon Seafood + Steak – Hershey – Hershey, Pennsylvania
Eiffel Tower – Las Vegas, Nevada
Emeril’s Restaurant – New Orleans, Louisiana
Filomena Ristorante – Washington, D.C.
Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck – Dallas, Texas
Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar – Memphis – Memphis, Tennessee
Gallaghers Steakhouse – Manhattan – New York, New York
Geronimo – Santa Fe, New Mexico
Giada – The Cromwell – Las Vegas, Nevada
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse – Chicago – Chicago, Illinois
Gordon Ramsay Steak – Paris Las Vegas – Las Vegas, Nevada
Gotham Bar and Grill – New York, New York
Gramercy Tavern – New York, New York
Grill 23 & Bar – Boston, Massachusetts
GW Fins – New Orleans, Louisiana
House of Prime Rib – San Francisco, California
Hugo’s Cellar – Four Queens – Las Vegas, Nevada
Iron Bridge Wine Company – Columbia – Columbia, Maryland
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury – Glastonbury, Connecticut
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse – Nashville – Nashville, Tennessee
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab – Multiple Locations
Killen’s Steakhouse – Pearland, Texas
L’Auberge Chez Francois – Great Falls, Virginia
Le Coucou – New York, New York
Le Diplomate – Washington, D.C.
Mama’s Fish House – Paia, Hawaii
Manny’s Steakhouse – Minneapolis. Minnesota
Maple & Ash – Chicago, Illinois
Marea – New York, New York
Mariposa – Sedona, Arizona
Mastro’s Ocean Club – Newport Beach – Newport Beach, California
The Metropolitan Grill – Seattle, Washington
Mitchell’s Ocean Club – Easton Town Center – Columbus, Ohio
The Modern – New York, New York
Mon Ami Gabi – Las Vegas – Main Dining Room – Las Vegas, Nevada
Mustards Grill – Yountville, California
Nostrana – Portland, Oregon
Old Ebbitt Grill – Washington, D.C.
OMBRA Cucina Italiana – Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
The Olde Pink House Restaurant – Savannah, Georgia
Osteria Mozza – Los Angeles, California
Panorama – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse – Multiple Locations
Parc – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Passionfish – Pacific Grove, California
Peninsula Grill – Charleston, South Carolina
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – Birmingham – Birmingham, Alabama
Petit Louis Bistro – Roland Park – Baltimore, Maryland
Pier W – Cleveland, Ohio
Portland City Grill – Portland, Oregon
Quartino – Chicago, Illinois
The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro – Columbus, Ohio
Restaurant August – New Orleans, Louisiana
Restaurant R’evolution – New Orleans, Louisiana
RingSide Steakhouse – Uptown – Portland, Oregon
River Cafe – Brooklyn, New York
RPM Italian – Chicago, Illinois
RPM Steak – Chicago, Illinois
Shanahan’s Steakhouse – Denver, Colorado
SINATRA – Encore at Wynn Las Vegas – Las Vegas, Nevada
Sixty Vines – Plano – Plano, Texas
Sparks Steak House – New York, New York
St. Elmo Steak House – Indianapolis, Indiana
Steak 44 – Phoenix, Arizona
Steak 48 – Houston – Houston, Texas
Top of the Hub – Boston, Massachusetts
Top of the World Restaurant – Stratosphere Hotel – Las Vegas, Nevada
Trattoria Lisina – Driftwood, Texas
Ulele – Tampa, Florida
Vintana Wine & Dine – Escondido, California
Vivace Restaurant – Tucson, ArizonaThings to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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Thousands of Atlantans flocked to Midtown Atlanta’s Central Park for One Musicfest 2018 this past weekend. Hometown Atlanta rappers T.I. and Jeezy, EastSide Boyz, Pastor Troy, Kilo Ali, YoungBloodZ and more graced the stage for the ATL.
The two-day music festival was held Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9 at Central Park in Atlanta and featured a gaggle of top talent: Nas, Miguel, T.I., Jeezy, Big Sean, Kelis, Brandy, August Greene, Big KRIT, George Clinton & Parliament and more.
ONE Musicfest 2018: Music lineups announced
Billed as one of the nation’s “Can’t Miss Festivals,” ONE Musicfest was in its ninth year with a first-ever weekend of high-energy performances and unique cultural experiences.
Rapper 2Chainz posted after his performance, “Tonight was one of the best nites ever !!! Thank you ATL.”
Tons of local artists came out to support their colleagues as well. Keri Hilson was spotted backstage with Monica Brown, even Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams made an appearance, urging concert-goers to vote in November.It was an honor to join you,” she posted on Twitter. “A small business/entertainment success story, a phenomenal crowd and a chance to share my vision for Georgia – a great way to spend a Sunday evening!”https://twitter.com/onemusicfest/status/1038949091730972673Before the event, organizers were geared for success. “We are all super excited about OMF2018,” says founder Jason “J” Carter. “Growing into a two-day festival allows us to expand our roster, highlight more of the music that we love and give our audience an experience unlike any!
Photo credit: One Musicfest 
Complete List of Performers for ONE Musicfest 2018 (in alphabetical order):
- 2Chains
- August Greene featuring Common, Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins
- Big KRIT
- Big Sean
- Brandy
- Davido
- DJ Nabs’ ATL Crunk Set featuring YoungBloodz, Ying Yang Twins, Eastside Boyz, Trillville, Kilo Ali and DJ Taz
- DVSN
- George Clinton & Parliament
- Goldlink
- Jeezy
- Jessie Reyez
- Kelis
- Miguel
- Nas
- Rapsody
- St Beauty
- T.I.
- Teedra Moses
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Thousands of people are expected at the 2018 Imagine Music Festival at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. The three-day festival — Friday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept. 23 — will feature food, fun and live music across four main stages.
Throngs of music lovers will be able to jam around the grounds of Atlanta Motor Speedway – from the infield to deep into the early morning in the camping areas.
Imagine Music Festival 2018: Dates, Times, Info
The 2018 performer lineup includes:
Headliners: Armin Van Buuren; Bassnectar; Kaskade; Alesso; Galantis; RL Grime, Zeds Dead and special guests: Adventure Club; Getter; The Glitch Mob.
Oceania Stage: 12th Planet; Bear Grillz: Leah Culver; Liquid Stranger; Riot Ten; Zaxx; Eddie Gold; Kevin Flum; Midnite Panda; Ra; and Sunday Service.
Amazonia Stage: GRiZ; ZHU; Cashmere Cat; Jai Wolf; Shpongle (Simon Posford DJ set); Ekali; Eoto; Lotus; Levitation Jones; Protohype; Yheti B2B Toadface and Ployd.
Disco Inferno Stage: Green Velvet; Oliver Heldens; Boogie3 T; Squnto; Chocolate Puma; EDX; Joker; Koan Sound; Latmun; special guest: Noisia; Shlump; Tiga; Walker & Royce; and Wax Motif.
Aeria Stage: Paul Oakenfold; Gabriel Dresden; DJ Dara; IVY Lab; DJ SS and over 70 local and regional acts.
Imagine Music Festival 2018: How to get tickets
Tickets to Imagine are available now starting at $219 for a 3-day pass and $285 for a 3-day pass with camping. VIP passes with express entry into festival, exclusive viewing areas, VIP bars and lounges, and private air-conditioned VIP trailer restrooms start at $360 for a 3-day pass and $479 with a 3-day pass with camping. Several lodging packages are available, including GA Camping, VIP Camping, RV Camping, Unity Travel Qube village and Hotels.
Payment plans are available for a downpayment as low as $66.55, where fans can elect for four low monthly installments. Tickets are available online at www.imaginefestival.com. Im
agine Music Festival is an 18 and over event. 
Amid all the partying and head-banging, is a good cause: The IMF has partnered with Surreal, a fundraising platform, to offer artist-based fan experiences, which will raise money and help make a difference in the lives of children. For as little as $5, fans can enter to win one of the amazing experiences, with those proceeds benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.