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September is very special for Alopecians, because it’s Alopecia Awareness Month! Alopecian Beauty Co. will be celebrating its third-annual event on Saturday, September 12, 2020.
The event runs from 7–10 PM EDT at White Label Creative Space, 349 Decatur St SE Unit M Atlanta, GA 30312.
Alopecian Beauty Mixer In Atlanta: Everything You Need To Know
Alopecian Beauty Mixer is an amazing party with the community an industry to uplift men, women and children who suffers from the hair loss disease Alopecia Areata.
This event will be a complete servicing experience where all Beauty Professionals, Business Owners, and Entrepreneurs will have exhibits just for attendees to engage in.
Mixer is Including a bartender for 21+ participants and special guest. We’ll offer raffles, fun games and gifts for small donations toward the cause. Make sure you dress to impress celebrity photographers are going to be in the building for personal and group shoots. Why not have a amazing time while supporting a positive cause? Lets come together LA showing love, support and give back! See you there…
(Please please bring cash, though cards/checks may not be allowed at all exhibits).Strict Dresscode Enforced: Cream | Pink | Mauve (Pastel Colors) Formal Attire (Men & Women Event) (All Ages)
Event Includes: Complementary Services, Food, Dj, Singer, Motivational Speakers, Models, Cosmetologist, CustomWig-giveaways, Dermatologist, Barbers, Oncologist, Body Paint, Tattoo artist, Massage Therapist, Live Demos, and so much more!
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A new pop-up concept from the team behind Mission + Market has launched in Atlanta.
Asian POP is a takeout and delivery-only experience available for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.
The new eatery features Asian-themed cuisine frrom Chef Ian Winslade and while the menu is limited, it’s packed with flavor.
What’s On The Menu At Asian Pop In Atlanta?
Customers can expect the following expertly prepared dishes from Asian POP:
- Honey Garlic Chicken with snow peas, carrots and scallions
- eriyaki Beef Tenderloin with mixed vegetables
- Hanoi-Style Seared Salmon with yellow Thai Curry peanut sauce
- Jumbo Lump Crab Curry with bean sprouts, vegetables, and rice noodles
- Sesame Pot Stickers with chicken and citrus soy sauce
- Crunchy Lettuces with shredded carrots and spicy peanut dressing
How To Order From Asian POP
1. Order by calling Mission + Market at 404-948-2927.
2. Order through Mission + Market’s website.
3. Order via third party delivery, including Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash.Where Is Asian Pop Located?
Asian POP is located at 3550 Lenox Road NE Suite 550 Atlanta, GA 30326.
At this point, Atlanta cuisine has become indispensable to the South. The largest city in Georgia’s food festivals and culinary events set the tone for the entire Southeast.
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?
If you’re a health nut and want more local healthy food choices, perhaps you’ll be interested in our Guide to Local Farmers Markets.
We also have special coverage of Black Farmers In Atlanta as well as How To Keto In Atlanta.
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Atlanta reality TV star couple and entrepreneurs Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker are expanding their restaurant business. The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” stars already have a hit with their Old Lady Gang restaurants. Now, they’re starting a new venture.
Tucker announced a new restaurant, Blaze Steak & Seafood, which is named after their daughter. Will it become one of the best steakhouses in Atlanta? That remains to be seen.On Instagram, Tucker said, “I live in Southwest Atlanta and always asked why we don’t have certain restaurants in our area (Black Area). But I’m not asking any more [sic]! I will build what we want and what we need in our communities! They better not let me figure out how to build my own grocery store!”
View this post on InstagramTucker has been very open about the reason why he wanted to open Blaze Seafood and Steakhouse.
“As you may know, we live on the Southside of Atlanta, so my thoughts were, we need places to go on our side of town.”
“We’re starting Blaze Steak and Seafood, where you can come and get some crab legs, shrimp, boiled oysters, kind of like that New Orleans-style thing,” Tucker goes on to say. “Just some good hearty food. It’s named after our daughter. With the social distancing, we don’t know what’s going to happen as far as capacity, but we’re going to make it nice. We’re going to make it a fun establishment and we’re hoping for the best.”
Where Is Blaze Seafood And Steakhouse Located In Atlanta?
Blaze Seafood and Steakhouse is located at 3752 Cascade Rd, Ste #100, Atlanta, GA. Here is a map to help you find it.
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Atlanta has a handful of top black grocery stores, but could always use more, especially in the underprivileged communities.
There’s no word so far on where Blaze Steak & Seafood will be located. But it’s not the first time, an Atlanta celebrity opened a restaurant in the name of their child.Way back in the late 1990s, Sean “Puffy” Combs opened Justin’s on Peachtree Road in Buckhead. Justin is the name of one of his sons.
More Atlanta restaurants are opening this year, and we’re here for it. Here are the best restaurants on Atlanta’s southside.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.
Slutty Vegan 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.
Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
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If you’re interested in watching Lovecraft Country, the new HBO series produced by Jordan Peele and J.J. Abrams and filmed around Atlanta, here’s how to do it for free.
“Lovecraft Country” is a drama horror series based on the novel by author Matt Ruff. Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions is worked on the project along with Bad Robot. The series began streaming on August 16, 2020.
How To Watch Lovecraft Country For Free
HBO is charging $14.99 a month to access to Lovecraft Country, where the highly anticipated series is streaming. But here’s how you can watch for free.
Sign up for HBO Max’s trial version and enjoy Lovecraft Country. We told you about this free streaming hack here.
Where Was Lovecraft Country Filmed?
Lovecraft Country was filmed in parts of Atlanta as well as rural parts of Georgia, including Macon. The HBO series also filmed in suburban Chicago, including White Pines State Park in Mount Morris, Illinois.
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.
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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A new reality TV show has gotten approval to film in Georgia. “Hollywood of the South” by VH1 will show the ritzy side of real estate industry and their celebrity clients.
The show comes from real estate moguls Sean Matthews and Tai Savet, who also executive produce “Love & Listings” on VH1.
Some of metro Atlanta’s most high-people real estate agents will be featured on the show as will some top listings.
You can also expect to see inside some of the most gorgeous and opulent mansions in the Southeast.
“Atlanta has not only been deemed the ‘Hollywood of the South,’ but buyers there have a tremendous amount of purchasing power and that, combined with an influx of new residents, results in a market that will continue to grow exponentially,” Savet said in a written statement. “As a producer, I don’t feel the story of Atlanta real estate has been told properly. I want to showcase the agents who are really making a difference, their grind to the top, and how they give back to their local communities.”
Hollywood of the South isn’t the only reality TV show filming in Georgia. Bravo has resumed its Housewives franchise with a smaller crew to keep safe. Atlanta’s Little Women has also restarted production.
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.
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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The movies are coming back in a back way in the age of the coronavirus pandemic. AMC Theaters has announced that it will open August 20 with 15 cents movie tickets.
The cheap price is for one day only, part of the theater chain’s attempt to get people back into movie theaters.
AMC Theaters Reopening In Atlanta
More than 100 theaters in the United States will have “movies in 2020 at 1920 prices,” the company says in a news release.
AMC says it has implemented enhanced cleaning and sanitation procedures in line with CDC guidance. It will also adhere to social distancing rules based on the Atlanta agency’s recommendations.
AMC and other theater chains are trying to claw back economically after COVID-19 shut business down in March.
Here Are AMC Movie Theaters In Metro Atlanta
These are some of the best AMC movie theaters in the Atlanta area:
AMC Phipps Plaza 14
3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 | (404) 231-1492
AMC Parkway Pointe 15
3101 Cobb Pkwy SE UNIT 201, Atlanta, GA 30339 | (770) 937-0730
AMC Dine-In Buckhead 6
3340 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 | (404) 467-9619
AMC Camp Creek 14
3760 Princeton Lakes Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30331 | (404) 629-2524
AMC Madison Yards 8
975 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 | (470) 237-2854
Regal Atlanta ScreenX & IMAX
261 19th St NW #1250, Atlanta, GA 30363 | (844) 462-7342
AMC North DeKalb 16
2042 Lawrenceville Hwy Suite F – 22, Decatur, GA 30033 | (404) 634-0451
AMC Southlake 24
7065 Mt Zion Cir, Morrow, GA 30260 | (770) 473-0719
Georgia’s largest city has some of the top film venues in the South. For a deeper look, read our Best Movie Theaters In Atlanta.
The movie business hasn’t just affected the expedition segment of the movie business here in Georgia. The actual filmmaking process has ground to a halt as well.
Atlanta movie mogul Tyler Perry resumed production in June with a “quarantine bubble” that tested people constantly and housed them on the 300-acre Tyler Perry Studios campus for the duration of filming.
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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.
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