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It’s been an especially cold winter for local eateries as another Atlanta-area restaurant says it is closing its doors. Cast Iron restaurant in Old Fourth Ward is closing in the coming weeks.
On the eatery’s Facebook page, management apologized for discontinuing its beloved cheeseburger then told patrons the bad news:
“I recognize that Cast Iron’s cheeseburger was a well loved menu item and that for it to be removed without any warning was inconsiderate. Our burger was listed in the top 100 dishes in Atlanta last year, about which I am both appreciative and humbled. At the end of 2017, we had to make some tough decisions, and when the dust settled our burger was no longer available. Many showed their support for this restaurant since day one by ordering that burger, and I’ll always appreciate that.
Great News! For the next several weeks, we’ll be serving bacon cheeseburgers!
Not so great news: at the end of those weeks, Cast Iron will be closing its doors for good.”
Cast Iron restaurant was opened by chef/owner Evan Cordes in November 2016. Since then the Highland Avenue spot drew and dedicated crowd who came to love the atmosphere and eats.
Two weeks ago, One Midtown Kitchen announced that it would close on March 4. The good thing though is that more restaurants are opening.
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Will Smith is currently in Georgia filming his latest film, “Gemini Man.” The producers are looking for some fresh faces for background roles as well.
Smith, fresh off the success of his first Netflix venture, “Bright,”recently took to social media to complain about the gnats in Savannah. Wearing a net mask, the actor said that he loved Georgia but “you gotta rock this,” he said, pointing to the mask.
As we previously reported the film will be directed by Ang Lee and has been around Hollywood for more than a decade in various versions. It is about an assassin who finally meets his match, actually a younger clone of himself.
“Previous drafts were penned by a revolving door of scribes that included Brian Helgeland, Andrew Niccol and David Benioff. Previously, Tony Scott considered directing as well as Curtis Hanson,” according to Deadline.com. “Skydance acquired the project in 2016 with Jerry Bruckheimer attached to produce with David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger and Don Murphy and Chad Oman executive producing.”
Ha!! Big Will Smith is filming a movie in Savannah and apparently even the bugs are excited to see him. 😂 When you get finished come see us in Atlanta! Let's get it!! pic.twitter.com/OiiGscFQCg
— Fred Blankenship (@FBlankenshipWSB) February 28, 2018
Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming on March 5th and/or March 9th in Savannah, Georgia.
Producers are seeking the following types:
Gemini Man
Government Suit types
Clean cut / clean shaven
All Ethnicities / Age 45 and overDates: 3/5 and/or 3/9
Rate: 64/8
Location: Savannah GAIf you are available all of the dates then please email GMan@RoseLockeCasting.com. Include 3 pics (head, body and profile) age, ht, wt and all contact info.
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On Saturday March 3, 218, Atlanta is invited to take part in the celebration of the return of Atlanta United, aka, The 5 Stripes, with the release of United in Red.
Like last year, the malt-forward American Red ale will no doubt be a fan favorite this season.
“We will be showing the game in the Tasting Room to show our support for the home team,” Arches said in a press release. “Sport your Atlanta United gear and your first beer is on us! The Bearded Chef will be on site serving BBQ – show up hungry and thirsty!”
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A star-studded movie based on a true story about a group of friends who have been playing a no-holds-barred version of the children’s game Tag for the last three decades is coming to the big screen.
The Atlanta-filmed flick features Jeremy Renner, Hannibal Burress, Ed Helms and Tracy Morgan.
To audition for a role in the new movie, check out the casting call breakdown below.
TAG Casting Call
TAG – STAND-IN $150/12 MULTI-DAY booking
Caucasian Male 5’11 and about 175lbs
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👨🏻💻
👨🏻🔧Seeking a CAUCASIAN MALE with brunette hair to work as a photodouble for one of our actors. We are specifically looking for someone who has model like features, between 5’10 and 6′, 160 to 190 lbs, ages 30’s to 40’s. You MUST have OPEN availability through the run of the shoot.
These are photo selected roles by the director, so please submit professional pictures – both headshot length and full-body length of yourself.
Date(s): Thursday, 3/1, and Tuesday, March 6 through Sunday, March 11
Rate: $150/12
Location: ATLANTA, GATo submit, please email 3 pictures, your name, age, height, weight, ALL OF YOUR SIZES, and cell phone number to Submissions@CatrettCasting.com
Subject: SANDWICH STAND IN
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Fresh off the success of its New Edition movie, BET is starting production on a related movie, “The Bobby Brown Story,” about the Boston-born singer with the same name.
The movie is set to be a two-night movie that chronicles Brown’s meteoric rise in the world of entertainment and his failures. The redemption story will feature portrayals of R&B megastar Janet Jackson, and of course, superstar Whitney Houston, according to BET.
Shooting will begin this week for some key roles, including actors in key parts. Check out the casting call breakdown below.
The Bobby Brown Story Casting Call
***NOW CASTING BABIES FOR NEW FILM, “THE BOBBY BROWN STORY”!
CAB Castings, LLC. is looking for 1 PAID AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE BODY DOUBLE for FRIDAY MARCH 16, 2018 on our project, “THE BOBBY BROWN STORY” filming here in Atlanta, GA .
*** 1 AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE (“R.T.” BODY DOUBLE)
(SEE PIC BELOW)
***MUST BE LIGHT BROWN SKIN TONE LIKE IN THE PICTURE!!!!MUST FIT THESE SPECIFICS:
5’6
140 lbs
Top – M/L
SIZE 9 SHOE-CALL TIME: TBD (SHOOT IN MABLETON,GA)
**WE ASK THAT YOU BE PREPARED FOR A 8HR DAY WORK SO PLEASE HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY FOR THIS DAY!!!****The rate for DOUBLES on this production is $200/12hr, which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail.
If available, please email the information below to BBSTORYEXTRAS@GMAIL.com
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Also in late February, the movie was seeking babies. This was the casting call:
CAB Castings LLC. is looking for 2 SETS OF PAID AFRICAN AMERICAN BABY EXTRAS (1 WILL BE PLAYING NEWBORN BABY AND THE OTHER WILL PLAY A 1 YEAR OLD) for filming in Atlanta in March 2018.
****TWINS ARE A PLUS!!!! BUT ALSO ACCEPTING SINGLES!
REQUIREMENTS:
– BROWN COMPLEXION
* NEWBORN: ANY SEX
* 1 YEAR OLD: FEMALEFIRST SHOOT DATE:
– NEW BORN: MARCH 9, 2018.
– 1 YEAR OLD: MARCH 13, 2018
The rate for MINORS on this production is $100/10hr, which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail.
***BECAUSE OF AGE OF BABY THEY WILL RECEIVE THIS RATE FOR 2 HOURS ON SET!
If available, please email the information below to BBSTORYextras@gmail.com
w/ Subject Line: “NEWBORN”
OR
w/ Subject Line: “1 YEAR OLD”
– Name
– Number
– Age
– Height
– 2 Photos (1 Headshot/ 1 Full Body)
(PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION ABOVE IN YOUR EMAIL!)
A member from CAB CASTINGS, LLC. will call you to book your attendance in a scene and confirm availability if interested in booking you for the show.***SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.
Thanks so much and we look forward to seeing you all on set!
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A new furniture store is opening in Atlanta. BoConcept is set to open its doors on March 28, 2018 on East Paces Ferry Road. The store is the brand name of Denmark’s biggest furniture chain.
Around the world, the store has wmore than 250 stores in 60 countries.
“We offer customized, coordinated and affordable design furniture and accessories. Customized because our products can be fitted to the needs and dreams of our customers,” the store says.
The new establishment joins several other recent grand openings in north Atlanta — and even more are on the way.
Tutti Express, which has a larger store across the street in Phipps Plaza, will open on the upper level of Lenox Square in a 2,181-square-foot space sometime in the spring.
“Atlantans are in for a treat with our exceptional list of shops and dining options opening soon at Lenox Square,” Carol Cox, area director of marketing and business development for Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, said in a news release. “We strive to bring in brands that most satisfy our guests, and spring is the perfect time to indulge in delicious eats or a relaxing retreat at our center.”
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The hits just keep coming for Midtown Atlanta. Five Daughters Bakery is coming to Midtown’s Ponce City Market, the eatery announced this week.
Five Daughters is a family business,owned and operated by Isaac and Stephanie Meek of Franklin, Tennessee, along with their five daughters.
The company’s website says “Beginning as a food-lover duo in Manhattan with big visions to share that love, we have expanded our family and have enjoyed sharing meals with friends around our table over the years. Now you are invited to join us.”
No word yet on when exactly the joint is going to open in PCM.
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One of the top eateries in Atlanta, Staplehouse, is looking for some help.
The Edgewood Avenue restaurant is seeking “dedicated and focused” professionals to join their kitchen team, according to a job posting they put on on social media.
The dining spot is a for-profit subsidiary of The Giving Kitchen, a nonprofit organization serving our restaurant community.
Ideal candidate must be eager to learn and have willingness to grow with a tight squad. Please send your resume to hiring@staplehouse.com. Minimum 2 years experience required.
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If you want some zen along with your black girl magic, Bazaar Noir is hosting a Melanated Chakras Yoga event on March 3, 2018.
Bazaar Noir is an indoor marketplace featuring some of ATL’s creators from adornments & vegan foods to organic bath/body delights.
The event will be held at 1444 on Lucille Avenue in downtown Atlanta.
Register for Melanated Chakras – 2nd Annual – Yoga Conference March 3, 2018 #MELANATEDCHAKRAS #chakras #yogachallenge #yoga #melaninpoppin #blackgirlsdoyoga #blackyogis #melanin #blackmendoyoga #blackgirlmajic #bazaarnoir #iloveyoga #yogapose #wakandahttps://t.co/7h2wen88b9 pic.twitter.com/0e29BPy0w9
— Bazaar Noir (@bazaarnoir) February 28, 2018
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Add another notch to SunTrust Park and its surrounding businesses as the place to be this year.
Punch Bowl Social, known as a forerunner in the “eatertainment” movement, announced recently that it will open a 27,000 square-foot “food and games” concept in The Battery Atlanta on March 24, 2018.
The eatery will feature made-from-scratch cuisine, craft beer and vintage video games, according to a 2017 press release.
A short walk to SunTrust Park, the Braves’ new stadium, The Battery is a mixed-use development featuring shopping, restaurants and townhomes. While the entire development won’t be ready for business by Opening Day, much of it will, city leaders have said.
Punch Bowl Social joins other venerable eateries around the new ballpark, such as Antico’s Pizza and “Mex-Tex” concept El Feliz. Celebrity chef Hugh Acheson joins the Punch Bowl project as “culinary advisor,” the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Punch Bowl Social founder and CEO Robert Thompson said that the city has been a prime market for a while now.“Atlanta has a unique mix of urban sophistication and southern charm,” he said, according to the AJC.
