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So many good Atlantans have been affected by the partial government shutdown, but many good people and establishments are responding with big hearts. Many Atlanta restaurants are providing complimentary meals and other free food for furloughed government workers.
Furloughed in Atlanta? Here’s how to eat for free at Twisted Cookhouse & Pours
On Jan. 21, Twisted Cookhouse & Pours served a delicious free lunch to federal workers affected by the government shutdown. Twisted Cookhouse & Pours isn’t the only generous business we have here in ATL.
Atlanta Restaurants Offering Free Meals and Food Deals to Furloughed Workers
Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium says on Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 21) the Old Fourth Ward bar will give furloughed government workers a free shot.
R. Thomas Deluxe Grille: If you are a government employee show your government ID to receive 20% off your food and drink!
High Museum: To support federal workers, the High Museum is offering free general museum admission to any government employees with valid ID.
HodgePodge and Buteco coffee houses are both giving federal workers a free cup of coffee with proof of government ID.
HoneySuckle Gelato in Ponce City Market is giving federal workers a free scoop of ice cream with proof of government ID.
Pine Street Market: FREE Smoked Chicken Quarter & a PSM side to Furloughed Federal Employees w/ U.S. Government ID. Limit 2 Chicken Quarters & Sides, Per Employee, Per Day.
Spiller Park Coffee: On Thursday the 31 from 2 to 5 p.m. the Toco Hill location of Spiller Park Coffee and Hugh Acheson will serve furloughed government workers a “damn fine lunch,” the eatery said on its Twitter. All you need is your government ID. Spiller Park Coffee is located at Toco Hill Shopping Center, 2929 North Druid Hills Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30329.
SweetWater Brewing Co. is giving furloughed federal workers free beer. The Ottley Drive brewery recently tweeted: “If you’re a furloughed federal employee, we think you deserve a beer or two. Show your govt ID to our bar staff and your first two are on us.”
Publico Kitchen & Tap on Jan. 14 began giving 50% off the food bill to any furloughed federal worker with ID. This deal is good until the shutdown ends.
Saltyard Atlanta is giving furloughed federal employees a complimentary item from the farm share section of the menu!
Sweet Hut Bakery: Government employees get 50% off their beverage Mondays through Fridays @ all locations.
Know of any other Atlanta businesses giving furloughed workers a helping hand? Let us know in the comments.
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Super Bowl LIII is expected to bring nearly 2 million people to downtown Atlanta. Along with the big game, there will be big changes in traffic, including road closures and other traffic plans.
Atlanta Super Bowl Road Map, Traffic & More
Atlanta traffic can be bad on a regular day; add one of the largest events in the world and it’s going to be interesting. The good thing is that Mercedes-Benz Stadium is just across the street from the Vine City MARTA station and remains an easy-to-get-to, walkable place accessible to, restaurants, hotels and more.
Super Bowl LIII Road Closures
Road closures around the Super Bowl venue in downtown Atlanta will begin on Monday, January 21 through Friday, February 8. All road closures are subject to change.
Don’t want to drive to the stadium? City officials would love it if you biked to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The city’s ongoing partnership with Atlanta Bicycle Coalition gives visitors and Atlanta residents a bike valet service and 250 bike racks around the venue.
Atlanta Super Bowl road map
1. Super Bowl Campus
Starting Monday, January 21 through Friday, February 8
- Baker St. NW will be closed between Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW and Luckie St. NW.
Starting Monday, January 21 through Thursday, February 7
- Mitchell St. SW will be closed between MLK Jr. Dr. SW (South) to Elliot St SW.
- Mangum St. will be closed between Markham St to Foundry St.
- MLK Jr. Dr. SW (South) will be closed between Northside Dr. NW to Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW
Starting Wednesday, January 23 through Thursday, February 7
- Andrew Young International Blvd. NW will be closed between Marietta St. NW and Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW.
2. NFL Honors
Starting at 1 AM on Friday, February 1 through 5 PM on Sunday, February 3
- Peachtree St. between Ponce De Leon Avenue and 3rd Street
- There will be a full closure of Ponce De Leon Avenue and 3rd Street between West Peachtree and Peachtree
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3. Super Bowl LIII: Gameday Closures
Starting the Evening of Saturday, February 2 through morning of Monday, February 4
- Northside Dr. NW will be closed between Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd NW and MLK Jr. Dr. SW (South)
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Looking for some new vibes in an old Atlanta haunt? On Thursday January 24, 2019, the Clermont Lounge kicks off the first in the 2019 series of Atlanta’s hottest underground event… Beer and Lounging at the Clermont.
January’s installment of the fast-growing concert series features performances from Rod Hamdallah, The Tenders, and Black Cat Rising!
Beer and Lounging at the Clairmont: Jan. 24, 2019
MC’d by JACKSON HEATON of Rock 100.5 and The Scoped Podcast. Goodies from the grill provided by Cadillac of Lillian’s BBQ – DON’T WALK BY, STOP BY!
The music starts about 9 p.m.Cost: Price TBDThe Clermont Lounge is located at 789 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30306. 404-874-4783.Read more: The best strip clubs in Atlanta -
The Onesie Bar Crawl is happening in Atlanta on Jan. 26, 2019 at Best Bars in Buckhead 3227 Roswell Rd NE Buckhead Saloon Atlanta, GA 30305. The bar crawl runs from 5 to 11:30 p.m.
The Onesie Bar Crawl is in its third year and is expecting hundreds of people to come out and enjoy drinks, DJs and shopping.
Tickets Include:
- Onesie Bar Crawl T-Shirt. (At after party. Will you make it?)
- Onesie Crawl Koozie & More Giveaways at reg.
- Crawl wristband only entry to all bars on the crawl.
- Comp shot at registration party.
- Discounted Drink specials during the crawl.
- DJ’s at multiple locations.
- Professional photographer on site.
- Hundreds of crawlers in their best onesies.
- The only crawl to start with one registration party & end with one epic onesie after party.
Participating bars:
- Buckhead Saloon (Registration 5pm-7pm)
- Lost Dog Tavern
- Red Door Tavern
- Kramer’s Buckhead Atlanta
- Dive Bar Buckhead
- Buckhead Saloon – 11pm-12am t-shirt pick-up.
Drink specials:
- $2 Beers
- $2 Assoarted onesie shots
- $3 Wells
FAQ:
Where do I get my event T-Shirt?
- Make it to the after party and it is yours. Shirts are handed out first come first serve at our official after party from 11pm-12am. *Sizes are not guaranteed as they are first come first serve. Everyone gets a shirt! Sizes S to 2XL
Do I need a ticket?
- Yes over half of the bars are ticket only entry for crawlers only with our wristband. You also will not be able to get int our registration party or after party nor will get your event t-shirt, koozie, access to bars, photographers, and other giveaways.
Do I need to go to all of the bars? Is it guided?
- You do not need to visit all the bars to get your t-shirt at the after party. We will have times next to each bar when they will be staffed & ready and when you should be there for wristband only awesomeness.
Do I need to print my ticket? Does it need to match my name?
- No, on your phone is preferred. Ticket does not need to match attendee name. This is a 21+ event
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There are many places to go around Atlanta for a good time on the town, but one of the ones I’ve recently experienced is Club Elleven 45.
For the hottest Friday night experience in Atlanta | It’s #FEVERFRIDAYS at the recently renovated #ELLEVEN45… Come Experience The New Standard for Atlanta’s Nightlife Scene with Atlanta’s Sexiest Crowd. EACH AND EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT IT GOES DOWN!!!! #YourNewFridayNightDestination
Doors Open 10pm
LADIES FREE ENTRY TILL MIDNIGHT W/ RSVP
CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY? LET US HOST YOUR PARTY!!! | BOOK YOUR TABLE TODAY!(Contact For Details).
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.
Things 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!
If you like to have a good time on the dance floor or while listening to music, Atlanta has something for everyone. Check out the top live music venues around the city as well as best comedy clubs.If you’re into spoken word, you’ll love these poetry spots in Atlanta. Don’t forget to hit up the top clubs in Atlanta throughout the week end weekend. -
The City of East Point presents its Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 21, 2019, at the Jefferson Park Recreation Center from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Join the City of East Point in honor of Dr. King’s legacy. ” A day on, not a day off.”
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There will be:
– Complimentary Meals
– Health & Wellness Screenings
– Nutrition Classes
– Car Seat Checks
-Safety Tips
– Kids’ Zone
– CPR Training
– Giveaways
– Angel Stripes Meal Bags
– Fulton Fresh Market Fruit Bags
– Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide DetectorsThis event is free and open to the public.
To continue the week, there will be a ticket amnesty period between Jan 22-March 5, 2019, at the East Point Police Department. Tickets that qualify for amnesty are any unpaid fines and fees to the court, as well as Citations for Failures to Appear and Warrants for Traffic Violations.
Requesting restriction of an arrest in the City of East Point can be requested on the following Saturdays: Jan 26, Feb 9 and March 2 at the East Point Police Department, located at 2727 East Point Street.
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A new food joint in Midtown Atlanta is proving to be a welcome respite from the new age “fusion” food that is cropping up around the city. In Old Fourth Ward, Nina And Rafi, an Italian-American restaurant, opened its doors fresh for 2019.
Check it out: The AtlantaFi Nina and Rafi review
In December, the Belt LIne-adjacent eatery teased its entry into the Atlanta dining scene before Christmastime.
Now serving in Midtown Atlanta: Nina And Rafi
“We are having a soft opening at Nina & Rafi…which means we will be serving a limited menu & will have limited hours for a couple of weeks,” Billy Streck, an Atlanta restaurateur who has brought the city Hampton & Hudson and Cypress St., said on Twitter.
Nina and Rafi’s hours are 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. during the week.
Now that it’s open, the restaurant and bar located in Studioplex at 659 Auburn Ave., has quickly caught on with Midtowners.
Where did the name Nina & Rafi come from?
Streck and Spina named the new spot after their grandmothers – Nina and Rafi – and their upbringings in New Jersey and New York. Both were raised eating grandma-style pies in their family pizzerias. Spina was schooled in the art of crafting Jersey-style pizza side-by-side with his uncle in Red Bank, New Jersey.
The dynamic duo have taken what they’ve learned growing up and transformed it into a beloved restaurant that serves pizza, Italian snacks, dessert and even has a full bar.
Where is Nina & Rafi located?
Nina & Rafi is located at 661 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 along the Eastside Beltline. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Visiting Nina & Rafi? Here’s where to park
For parking options, patrons can park their vehicles on Auburn Avenue or pay to park in the parking deck at SPX Alley or in the corner lot on Krog Street and Irwin Strett. Street parking is also available on Edgewood Avenue – to access the restaurant, guests can walk down the steps to the BeltLine.
Atlanta has turned into quite a restaurant town, with new spots popping up by the week it seems. Follow AtlantaFi’s Restaurants tag to stay up on all the latest.
Nina and Rafi review: The down low on delicious and hearty pizzas on the Beltline #OTW https://t.co/NWDwLjN6R3 pic.twitter.com/vdK9tHUPhL
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) February 8, 2019
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Atlanta entrepreneur Candice McCoy has been able to turn tragedy into triumph in a big way. The New York native is the creator of Juicee, a beauty app that allows you to request beauty products & professional services to your home.
Candice is a successful businesswoman now, but at one time in her life, she found herself in a terrible rut because of some unfortunate events. “When I was 17 years old, my mother and siblings were killed and I was the only survivor,” she told AtlantaFi.com.
Introducing Juicee: An On-Demand Beauty Services App
Under such pressure, she soldiered on to college in Washington D.C., determined to make the best of her situation. But soon things began to take their toll. “When I started my freshman year at Howard University two months later, I was diagnosed with depression and PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder],” she said.
It was during that dark time, that Candice realized a need: “I WANTED to get out of the bed and get my hair, nails and makeup done but my mental illnesses would not allow it. I had no desire to be around people,” she said. Candice wanted to give others what she didn’t have: the ability to get the beauty and cosmetic services they needed even if they were shut inside their home.
Candice, who originally wanted to be a forensic psychiatrist, knew with her newfound perspective in life, she had to make a difference in other people’s lives.
“I created Juicee with people like me in mind — new moms, disabled persons and WOC [women of color],” she said.
The app is primarily designed for people who either can’t physically visit a salon or the salon does not cater to their needs. It works like this: Go to MeetJuicee.com and you can order on-call, in-home beauty services from licensed, talented cosmetologists. Men can also get haircuts via Juicee. Women can order custom wigs as well.
Candice, who has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, said her motivation continues to be her family. “The only reason I was able to finish college and graduate with honors was my desire to make my mom proud and make sure my family’s deaths weren’t in vain.”
Now she’s found her calling by delivering a much-needed service to people who aren’t able to make it to the salon.
The Juice mobile app is scheduled to be released in early 2019. The web version launched recently and soon customers will be able to order online.
Learn more at meetjuicee.com & instagram.com/meetjuicee.
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Movie stars are flocking to Pinewood Studios in Fayetteville. Soon they may be flocking to Pinewood Social, the new breakfast spot opening in late 2019.
Pinewood Forest is a 235-acre mixed-use development near the studio, which has become famous for producing big-budget Hollywood films. Pancake Social’s space will span 3,500 square feet.
Pancake Social opening at Fayetteville’s Pinewood Forest
Pancake Social’s all-day breakfast and coffee philosophy will work well with crew members and others on movie sets that work around the clock. The eatery, which will serve patrons eight different types of pancakes, will be joining a coffee shop and outdoor seating area.
The Pinewood location would be the second metro area Pancake Social, which is set to open its doors soon at Ponce City Market.
Backing the restaurant is culinary heavy hitters such as chef Anne Quatrano (Bacchanalia and Star Provisions), who has won a James Beard Award. Also involved are Tony Riffel, co-founder of Octane Coffee Company and Elevator Factory, former Chick-Fil-A executive Dan Jacobson, who owns Steel Wave Ventures and Steven Chan, founder of Tin Drum Asian Kitchen.
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.
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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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With the opening of the Trap Music Museum in Atlanta, much attention has been given to the city’s musical heritage. Atlanta trap music owes much of its development to the artistry of the city’s underprivileged communities.
Rapper T.I. is largely credited with creating trap music, especially since he christened an album “Trap Music” back in the early part of the century. But others have tried to share some of the credit, or blame, for the music, which has grown from its Southern roots to all parts of the country.
Still, Atlanta is its birthplace. With that being the case, here are some other trap rappers you should get to know.
Trouble – Selfish
Lotto Savage – Errythang
Gunna – Top Off
Brodinski – Split
Dae Dae – Bae With Me
Shad da God – Strawberry Syrup
Duke – Better Days
Young Nudy – One Dolla
Trap music is not just an Atlanta thing. Spreading like kudzu on Metropolitan Parkway, trap music has expanded throughout the Southeast, the United States and across the world. Here are some other artists you should know about.
Hitter – Fugazi
Buddah G – Slide GMix
Lonzo Da Menace – Strictly For My Opps
New Gangsta – Drill Trap
Summerella – ‘Pretty B__ In The Trap’
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