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There are some great spots to eat around the city, but when it comes to sipping suds, many people are quite particular based on several factors. Many prefer ambience over ampleness. Others pick a deep selection over anything else. Still others gravitate toward friendly bartenders. But what are the top bars in Atlanta’s Little Five Points.
With all those factors in mind, we compiled a list of the top bars in one of our favorite parts of the city: Little 5 Points. This area of East Atlanta is criminally underrated when it comes to dining and drinking options. We’re here to change that.
We went to the good people at Yelp to help us round out our list. This is what they said.
The Porter Beer Bar 1156 Euclid Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307. One Yelper said: ““I had pretty low expectations for the salt and vinegar popcorn and was instead blown away by a great and unexpected flavor combo.”
Star Community Bar 437 Moreland Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307 — One Yelper said: “One visit to the Elvis shrine will stay with you long after you, and Elvis, have left the building.”
The Euclid Avenue Yacht Club 1136 Euclid Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307 — One Yelper said: “The food is great if you like bar food which I do and thier food is kosher I love the yacht dog and fries.the employee’s are a step above always friendly.”
Aisle 5 1123 Euclid Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307 — One Yelper said: ““No rude bouncers, quick bar service and relative cleanliness.”
Vortex Bar & Grill 438 Moreland Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307 — One Yelper said: “Omg…it’s seriously so good with the sweetness of the plantains, the nuttiness of the peanut butter and the savory burger+bacon.”
Got any other cool spots in Little 5? Tell us below.
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One of city’s most iconic restaurants, The Varsity in Midtown Atlanta, is celebrating its 90th anniversary this month. If you stop by the family-owned eatery, you’ll see an abundance of commemorative merchandise and limited-edition cups ($5.99) where you can get unlimited refills on soft drinks and $0.90 refills on Frosted Orange, vanilla and chocolate milkshakes through the end of the year.
And best of all, on Saturday, August 18. All menu items will be priced at $0.90 at all five The Varsity locations (Atlanta, Athens, Dawsonville, Kennesaw and Norcross).
The restaurant is also pledging $90,000 to Shepherd’s Men, a group that raises money for military initiatives at Shepherd Center in Atlanta.
The Varsity In Midtown Atlanta Celebrates 90th Anniversary With Deals, Merch, Party & More
Anniversary events officially kicked off on Memorial Day weekend with the Shepherd’s Men run (from The Varsity to the Shepherd Center in Midtown) to raise awareness for veterans with TBIs and PTSD. Now it’s all going to culminate with an anniversary party on Saturday, August 18.
In addition to the $0.90 price menu, the Midtown location will feature special events from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“For nine decades, we’ve had the opportunity to bring great food to our loyal guests in Atlanta,” The Varsity President Gordon Muir said. “We’re excited to celebrate this milestone in a fun and meaningful way that includes giving back to the community that has given so much to us.”
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One of North Fulton’s top restaurants, Table And Main, is breaking out the fine silverware this weekend and inviting the community out to help it mark a major milestone. The Roswell restaurant is celebrating seven years of great food on Sunday, August 19, 2018.
There will be a backyard Low Country Boil, live music, drinks and more things cooked up by Chef Woody. Click here for Info/Tixor please visittableandmain.com.
1028 Canton St, Roswell, Ga. 30075
tableandmain.com | 678.869.5178
Aside from Table and Main, when it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
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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Thousands are expected in downtown Atlanta this weekend for the kickoff of BronzeLens Film Festival 2018, a gathering of some of emerging and veteran African-American movie professionals. The festival runs from August 22-26 at various locales around the city, including a hub at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Ave. NE.
As an incubator for new films and talent, BronzeLens received submissions from 23 countries around the world this year. Eighty-five films will be screened and juried films include the work of some the world’s most talented filmmakers. Narrative fiction, documentary, webisode, music video and short film screenings coupled with the who’s who of the film industry
There will be a special kickoff screening on Sunday, Aug. 19 will focus on Nollywood.
The BronzeLens Awards Show (Saturday, August 25, 2018): The awards show will honors the best of the festival’s filmmakers as well as other noteworthy industry leaders. Categories include the best in Features, Documentaries and International films, Shorts, Student Films, Web Series, Actress and Actor.
Women’s Superstar Lunch (Friday, August 24, 2018): The Women Superstars Luncheon will celebrate women of color in front of and behind the bronze lens. BronzeLens honors female luminaries in the film and television world.
Sunday Brunch with the Brothers (Sunday, August 26, 2018) will feature a panel of men of color who work in the television and film industry as well as on the stage and in radio. Along with a moderator, the brothers share what it takes to be successful and how each has learned to overcome adversity. There will also be a question-and-answer session for the audience.
Here is the full schedule for BronzeLens Film Festival 2018 in Atlanta
3:00pm – 7:00pmA Nollywood Screening ExperienceFestival Registration3:00pm – 6:00pmMedia Registration5:30pm – 9:00pmBronzeLens Kick-off Event at Off the Set Film Industry Mixer8:00pm – 11:00pmAll Shorts, All Night sponsored by BET Networks (Location: A601)Festival Registration8:00am – 6:00pmMedia Registration10:00am – 7:00pmAll Shorts, All Day sponsored by BET Networks (Location: L504)10:00am – 7:00pmAll Shorts, All Day sponsored by BET Networks (Location: A601)10:00am – 6:00pmThe Filmmaker’s Lounge @BronzeLens10:15am – 11:30amThe Legal Angle @BronzeLens: The Business of Film and TV12:30pm – 1:45pmThe Legal Angle @BronzeLens: Making It, Shopping It and Closing with a Deal2:00pm – 3:15pmThe Legal Angle @BronzeLens: How Do I Market and Distribute the Project?3:00pm – 4:00pmNollywood in the Digital Era6:00pm – 7:00pmBronze Carpet – Opening Night7:00pm – 9:00pmBronzeLens Opening Night Screening – “Jinn”Festival Registration8:00am – 6:00pmMedia Registration10:00am – 7:00pmFilm Screenings (Locattion: A601)10:00am – 7:00pmFilm Screenings (Location: L504)10:00am – 11:15amStatus of Production in Georgia: What’s in it for Me?10:00am – 6:00pmThe Filmmaker’s Lounge @BronzeLens10:30am – 11:45amBronze Carpet – 9th Annual BronzeLens Women SuperStars Luncheon Presented by BETHer12:00pm – 2:00pm9th Annual BronzeLens Women SuperStars Luncheon Presented by BETHer2:30pm – 4:00pmMature-ish: Never Too Late for a Career in Film or Television4:30pm – 5:30pmTaking Advantage of the Music and Tax Incentives4:30pm – 5:30pmThe Business Side of Indie Filmmaking7:00pm – 8:30pmFirst Glance Friday Screening – “The Bobby Brown Story”8:00am – 6:00pmMedia Registration9:00am – 5:45pmStudent Track 201810:00am – 7:00pmFilm Screenings (Location: A601)10:00am – 6:00pmFilm Screenings (Location: L504)10:00am – 11:30amKiller Creativity: A New Breed sponsored by BET Networks10:00am – 6:00pmThe Filmmaker’s Lounge @BronzeLens10:00am – 11:00amThe Hollywood Way: How to compete on a pro level – What is the industry standard?11:30am – 12:30pmHot Shots: Local Producers and Directors Making Headway in Atlanta12:00pm – 1:00pmStudent Luncheon Program12:30pm – 1:00pmFamily Day 2018 at BronzeLens Film Festival1:00pm – 2:30pmFrom Script to Screen1:00pm – 6:30pmStudent Film Screenings2:45pm – 4:00pmUpClose and through The BronzeLens: Opportunities for Filmmakers in Digital and Short Form Content2:45pm – 4:00pmFinishing Your Film – Not Fixing It: Color Correction and Audio Sweetening4:30pm – 5:45pmUpClose and through The BronzeLens: Making Jinn: A Case Study from Writing, Financing to Completion7:00pm – 8:00pmBronze Carpet – 9th Annual BronzeLens Awards Show8:30pm – 10:00pm9th Annual BronzeLens Awards Show9:00am – 7:00pmFestival Registration9:00am – 12:00pmMedia Registration10:00am – 1:00pmSunday Brunch with the Brothers2:00pm – 6:00pmCinema and Social Justice Sunday Screenings7:00pm – 8:00pmBronze Carpet – Closing Night8:00pm – 10:00pmBronzeLens Closing Night Film Screening – “CANAL STREET”This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
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Atlanta vino fans are in for a treat this fall when Wine Riot takes place this fall. The event is slated for Friday, September 7 and Saturday, September 8, 2018. More than 3,000 people are expected at the event, which will be held at The Fairmont at1429 Fairmont Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.
Wine Riot 2018: Everything you need to know
Brought to you by the same folks who put on the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, Wine Riot showcases the shift in the beverage industry to appeal to the millennial consumers. If you’re curious about the wine industry and want to learn a little more about sipping, come on how to explore the interactive and entertainment event.
Wine Riot | September 7, 2018 – September 8, 2018
Attendees will be able to get unlimited tastings, including the famous Bubble Bar and wines from around. There will also be photo booths and wine-inspired tattoos booths and like-minded sippers looking to make friends, connect and network.
This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
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If you remember the social app called Yik Yak, you’ll recall that when it debuted in 2013 it took the tech world by storm. It was also made in Atlanta.
Made in Atlanta is a monthly event at Switchyards Downtown Cluba that highlights the best brands made right here in Atlanta. The newest iteration Edition 020 of Made in Atlanta and it will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018.
Drinks will start at 6 PM, and at 7 PM, the founders of Yik Yak, Brooks Buffington and Tyler Droll, will take the Switchyards stage.
Yik Yak became the biggest and most well-known Atlanta consumer tech startup over the last decade raising $73 million from top VCs across the country and growing to millions of users with their viral social app.
As with with every edition, the first 100 people to RSVP here **and show up to the event** will get a unique shirt never to be printed again. The shirt is printed on a buttery soft Alternative Apparel unisex shirt. Make sure to specify your size.
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Roy E. Handy III welcomes you to the photo exhibit #000, or Black: an exploration of African-American women’s natural hair journey.
The event is set for Friday, August 17, 2018 from 7 to 11 PM EDT at 3201 Atlanta Industrial Pkwy NW Suite 203 Atlanta, GA 30331.
Free from the political and societal restrictions dictating the black mane, #000 aims to lay bare the colorful and versatile commitment women are making to their hair.
The showcase will include photos from the project, video production displayed througout the exhibition, the #000 coffee table book for purchase as well as other merchandise. Light food and beverages will be served. Doors open at 7. Hope to see you there!
The exhibit is free when you RSVP. There will also be a $5 raffle ticket you can purchase that’ll enter you for a chance to win a prize at the show.
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Women make up just a quarter of the tech workforce. But a new initiative by the Flatiron School and Citi is looking to change that. The two entities announced this week that scholarships up to $1 million will be awarded to women breaking into the tech industry.
Apply for the Women Take Tech scholarship today, or share this opportunity with the women in your life who are looking to break into tech!
Apply to the Women Take Tech scholarship and…
- Qualify for a $2,000 grant to any of our career-changing courses including the Immersive Software Engineering Bootcamp, the Immersive Data Science Bootcamp, or the Online Software Engineering Bootcamp.
- Join an inclusive community, both online and on-campus, where women are set up to thrive in their respective fields of choice.
- Take part in an industry-wide initiative! We strive to model the tech culture we want to see and our students carry that with them as they launch their own careers.
Apply today to be considered for this scholarship. The deadline is approaching soon, so secure your scholarship today!
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Come kick it with us on September 1st for a special show which will include 20 Atlanta based artists showcasing newly created 24” x 24” pieces. We’re also stoked to host a couple new musicians as they grace us with their talents and set the vibe for the evening.
The event is scheduled for Sat, September 1, 2018, 7:00 – 11 PM ET at Octane 1009 West Marietta St NW Atlanta, GA 30318.
Since our last large showcase a year ago, we’re committed to having a large annual showcase that gives the community a chance to meet a lot of creatives that are their neighbors and for us to create a place where we can attract as many people as possible to come see what Atlanta art is all about. Keep up our feed as we’ll start sharing a preview of each artist’s work and a bit about who they are.
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The newest edition of Art Over Dinner will bring together three multidisciplinary artists promoting social justice with their creative projects in the Southeast. Guests will enjoy a multi-course meal by Homespun and dig into the ways we can impact change in our communities utilizing the arts.
Sunday, August 19
Cocktails + Artist Talk, 6pm
Dinner, 7pm
Tickets, $85
ABOUT SHANEQUA
Shanequa Gay, an Atlanta native, has drawn praise and critical acclaim for her current work art as advocacy projects which challenge the unyielding violence and injustices committed in America and across the globe against the black body.
Gay has exhibited her work at prestigious venues and events including the Chattanooga African American Museum, the Hammonds House Museum, the Hunter Museum of American Art, the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, Emory University, Wofford College and the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center. Her work is among public and private collections including actor Samuel L. Jackson and the permanent collection for SCAD Hong Kong.
Gay’s accomplishments outside the exhibition space includes features in the Lions Gate film Addicted, the BET television series Being Mary Jane and Zoe Ever After, and the OWN series Greenleaf. She was chosen by The Congressional Club to be the illustrator for the First Lady’s Luncheon hostess gift where First Lady Michelle Obama and more than 1,800 attendees received the gift.
She is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and currently an MFA candidate at Georgia State University.
ABOUT MEREDITH
Meredith Kooi (b. 1985, Chicago, IL USA) is an artist, curator, educator, critic, and researcher based in southwest ATL. Driven by curiosity and an eagerness to understand the places where she is, Meredith uses performance, radio, audio, installation, drawing, writing, and the web, among other mediums to dig into the materials of history to uncover narratives that may have been concealed and unseat histories that had been grand. Leaving no stone unturned, Meredith’s projects are not satisfied with the status quo. When working collaboratively, Meredith lets the thoughts, motivations, and desires of others upend her own. Working independently, Meredith critically examines her own history and body with the realization that they are not selfsame discrete entities. Whether solo or collaborative, Meredith’s projects produce space for a multiplicity of conversations that may contradict each other, but work together to create a shared world.
Meredith was a recipient of the 2014-2015 Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs Emerging Artist Award and is currently a WonderRoot Walthall Fellow. Meredith received her MA in Visual and Critical Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she received a Trustee Scholarship and graduating Fellowship. She is currently finishing her PhD at Emory University in The Graduate Institute of the Liberal Arts where she has taught undergraduate courses in contemporary art, feminist theory, performance studies, and Southern Studies.
ABOUT WILLIAM
William Massey is a freelance artist, sculptor, creative entrepreneur, and a co-leader of art programs within social organizations and health facilities throughout the city of Atlanta, Ga.
William initially found his voice through art during his time at Valdosta State University, receiving his BFA in 2012. William arrived to Atlanta in 2013 to begin his art career consisting of outlets such as glassblowing, teaching art to homeless youth, and public art installations. He has gradually evolved into a force of creative connection in Atlanta – utilizing the power of art to unify communities, uplift public spaces, pursue social and racial reconciliation, and creatively comfort those in hardship.
William has traveled throughout the globe with his artwork, serves on the boards and leads art programs with several local organizations, founded ColorATL, and has a number of works exhibiting publicly around Atlanta, Ga.
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For more information, please email megan@serenbe.com
Art Over Dinner is a series of intimate gatherings with artists and the organizations that support their work. We collaborate with the chefs at HomespunATL and local farmers to bring a seasonal meal that showcases winemakers and brewers, and invite our guest artists to spark the conversation at one long farm table on the outdoor deck of The Art Farm at Serenbe.
Art Farm at Serenbe is a vibrant artist complex that provides a place for engagement and inspiration. It serves as Serenbe’s central place for artists, the arts and culture. This complex is deeply rooted in process, education and creating multiple platforms for creativity. Artists, practitioners and researchers come here to deepen their practice and broaden their creative connections.