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Prince Akeem is coming to Peachtree. The long-awaited sequel to “Coming to America” will film in Atlanta, according to news reports.
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall have signed on for leading roles so far. Craig Brewer (“Hustle & Flow) is attached to the project as director.
Jermaine Fowler (“Sorry To Bother You”) has been cast as a lead, fueling speculation that he will be Akeem’s son.
‘Coming to America 2’ plans to film in Atlanta
“Coming to America 2” or “Coming 2 America,” as the movie is being called, has been slated for a release date in August 2020.
The plot of the movie is said to center on Akeem coming back to America after learning that he has a long-lost son. That son would be the heir to the throne in Zamunda, the African kingdom.
When Akeem finds his son, he is barely making it in Queens. Early reports are that comedian Dave Chappelle is in talks to join the project as well.
Success of original ‘Coming to America’
The original film was released in the United States on June 29, 1988. It debuted at #1, taking in $28.4 million at the box office in its opening weekend.
“Coming to America” would go on to earn $228 million worldwide.
With Murphy playing a variety of roles, the film garnered two Oscar nominations, one for makeup and the other for costume design.
Here are all the barbershop scenes in ‘Coming to America’
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 metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 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.Up next: Here’s the A List celebrities starring in ‘Coming to America’ sequel
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The food was superb, the offerings sublime, the settings were amazing. The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2019 showed why it is the premiere food event in the Southeast.
The festival began Thursday, May, 30 2019 at 6:00 PM. The first event was called ” Stars Atlanta: Coming Together Over Exceptional Food and Wine in the Fight Against Prostate Cancer.”
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2019: Review
As with many others, the setup was very attendee-friendly and catered to those visiting the city for this joyous occasion.
The chefs, makers and other talent were all in high spirits as they shared their secrets and culinary expertise with the crowds.
As for me, it was my first Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, so I didn’t know quite what to expect. I found it pleasant, fun and exceptionally planned.
Brunch… is served
There were two notable brunches over the weekend that set the tone: Saturday’s Savor Arkansas and Sunday’s Great Bake Sale.
The Savor Arkansas breakfast shone a spotlight on the culinary excellence of the Razorback state. The vendors not only put on a show of grace and hospitality, but the food was downright outstanding — exactly the kind of royal Southern meal you’d expect.
The Great Bake Sale brunch featured bite-size concepts that catered to the sweet tooth. (S/O to the bread pudding).
Of course, it wouldn’t be an Atlanta Food & Wine Festival event, without free-flowing libations to lighten the atmosphere and couple with sweetened palates.
In Historic Fourth Ward Park is where the festival’s Tasting Tents were located. Thousands of foodies congregated over the three-day weekend to sample and savor the food from the region’s most renown eateries.
To put it in a word, it was simply delicious (OK, two words).
The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is a well-organized machine that I would recommend times 10!
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also 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.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
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.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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From June 8-15, restaurants around Atlanta’s Perimeter area will be serving up something special. It’s called Dunwoody Restaurant Week, an annual celebration of all things delicious in the north DeKalb city.
Now in its eighth year, Dunwoody Restaurant Week allows you to sample some of the best food and drink in north Atlanta — all for a set price.
Dunwoody Restaurant Week 2019: Everything you need to know
Eateries participating in Dunwoody Restaurant Week will have food specials as well as menu items priced at $10 $15 or $25 for lunch and/or $20, $30 or $45 for dinner.
Participating restaurants encourage customers to put their best forks forward and see what all the shouting is about, from stellar entrees to best-kept-secret desserts and more.
Here are the participating restaurants:
- Big Dave’s Cheeesteaks
- Farm Burger
- Carbonara Trattoria
- Novo Cucina
- Your Pie
- Nancy’s Pizzeria
- Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria
- Mellow Mushroom
- Viceroy Royal Indian Dining
- Grecian Gyro
- Eclipse Di Luna
- El Azteca
- Chuy’s
- Cinco’s
- Portico Global Cuisine
- Vino Venue
- McKendrick’s Steak House
- The Capital Grille
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
- Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
- Fogo de Chao
- Seasons 52,
- HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern
- Parkwoods
- Vitality Bowls
- Diced Deli
- Press Blend Squeeze
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.Fast-casual is also 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.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
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.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2019 will be held Thursday, May 20 to Sunday, June 2 at various locations around Midtown. Now in its ninth year, the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival will feature more than 150 of the best chefs, mixologists and culinary experts in the Southeast.
The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2019: Everything you need to know
The festival’s official host venue will be the Loews Atlanta Hotel at 11th & Peachtree. Another key venue will be Historic Old Fourth Ward Park, where the tasting tents will be. Other food events will be held at select locations around the city.
The festival begins Thursday, May, 30 2019 at 6:00 PM. The first event is called ” Stars Atlanta: Coming Together Over Exceptional Food and Wine in the Fight Against Prostate Cancer.”
It will be held at Loews 14th Floor – Salon E/F at 1065 Peachtree St NW Atlanta, GA 30309.
At 7:30 p.m., that same night, the next event will be the “Destination Delicious: Night Market Presented by The Local Palate.” It will run from 7:30 to 10:00 PM at the Stave Room at American Spirit Works at 199 Armour Dr NE.
See the rest of the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival schedule here.
This festival is one of the premiere outdoor events in Atlanta this year. Held in Atlanta’s prime venues, festival season spotlights the best of the city.Atlanta Food & Wine Festival: Tasting Tents
Historic Fourth Ward Park will be the spot of the Tasting Tents, where you can experience the best of Southern cuisine.Tasting Tent tickets offer guests access to an all-you-can-eat-drink-and-indulge experience from the region’s top chefs and purveyors. The sprawling park is an ideal backdrop to the delicious themes, live music and interactive experiences available throughout the Tasting Tents. The 2019 Tasting Tents are scheduled in the evening this year from 7:30 – 10:30 pm Friday, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Saturday, and 1:30 – 4:30 pm Sunday.Atlanta Food & Wine Festival emphasizes learning the culinary arts
This year’s Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is filled with memorable learning opportunities, which all take place at the Loews Atlanta Hotel in Midtown. The Festival’s Learning Experiences allow guests to educate themselves on a specific topic, while the Master Studios dig even deeper into Southern roots.The following color system will be in place Festival weekend to help guests attend classes that are still available. Please pay attention to the flags stationed outside each classroom to know if the class is at capacity or has open seats:
- Red – When a red flag is positioned outside a classroom, that class is sold out and cannot seat anymore guests.
- Yellow – When a yellow flag is positioned outside a classroom, that class is almost at capacity and can potentially fit a few more guests.
- Green – When a green flag is positioned outside a classroom, that class has available seating. Feel free to join in on the fun!
Whether you prefer neighborhood events or huge festivals, all ages will be accommodated when it comes to food, live entertainment and more. The best part? Many of Atlanta festivals are FREE.As the weather warms, you can expect Atlanta festivals, many who probably have never heard of, to hit every weekend.Don’t worry, AtlantaFi.com has got you covered.Whether you enjoy food-focused festivals, or some downhome blues under the sunset. We’re going to cover them all.This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year. -
The OWN TV series “Greenleaf” is looking to cast new talent for upcoming scenes. The acclaimed cable TV series about a preacher’s family has been filming in Atlanta for several weeks now.
The show is on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network and stars Merle Dandridge as Grace Greenleaf as well as Lynn Whitfield, Keith David, Lamman Rucker and Deborah Joy Winans.
Atlanta Casting call: Greenleaf
Greenleaf Season 4 Casting Call
**NOW CASTING FOR BOOKING ON GREENLEAF on TOMORROW FRIDAY, MAY 31,2019 ***
CAB Castings, LLC. is looking for PAID EXTRAS (AGES 18 AND UP ALL RACES) to be a part of some PARK SCENES for our project “GREENLEAF” filming here in Atlanta, GA.
We are looking for the following specific extras for the following specific scenes:
– Neighbohood Park goers
– Older Guys playing Chess or Checkers in Park
(must know how t play)
– Sax Player w/ instrument
(rate to be discussed once contacted)
****PRELIM TIME: 3:30PM (2ND HALF OF OUR DAY)The rate for extras on this production is $75 for 8hrs of work (Paid time in a half each hour after 8hrs which is $13hr), which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming.
If available, please email the information below to GREENLEAFextras@gmail.com
w/ Subject Line: Park Goer 5/31
or
w/ Subject Line: Chess Player 5/31
or
w/ Subject Line: Saxophone 5/31
ALSO PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFO BELOW:
– Name
– Number
– Age
– Height
– Sizes (Shirt, Pants, Jacket, etc.)
– Do you have visible tattoos? If so where?
– Car Type/ Model/ Year*********PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION ABOVE IN YOUR EMAIL FOR PROPER BOOKING!!!
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.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 metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 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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Little Rey opened its doors on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Piedmont Heights neighborhood of Atlanta. The new Atlanta restaurant introduced the city to one of its signature dishes, chicken al carbon.
Atlanta restaurateur Ford Fry launched Little Ray as a pop-up eatery specializing in Tex-Mex. The new restaurant focuses on wood-roasted chicken, called “al carbon,” and other Tex-Mex-inspired fare like tacos and margaritas.
Little Rey Pollo ‘Al Carbon’ opened in the space formerly occupied by Anchor Bar & Tattoo.
Little Rey offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, including takeaway options.
What are the hours at Little Rey?
Little Rey is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fry is hoping the new eatery becomes a smashing success like his Superica establishments, El Felix and his other ventures around town. Will it? Time will tell. We plan to eat there so and will update you.
Where is Little Rey located in Atlanta?
Little Rey is located at 1878 PIedmont Ave. NE Atlanta GA 30324. Here is a map to help you find it.
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also 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.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
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.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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Sear Restaurant in downtown Atlanta is no secret to the city’s culinary gods. Tucked away on the second floor of the grand Marriott Marquis lobby, the eatery has enjoyed exclusive patronage from travelers, tourists and conventioneers.
Much like the city itself, many of its institutions are repositioning themselves as Atlanta status — bouyed by its international airport — climbs up the ranks as a global city.
Sear restaurant review: Elegant Atlanta restaurant anchors Marriott Marquis
You see it in the city’s new architecture, its growth strategy in its neighborhoods, and yes, even in its restaurants.
Amid this backdrop, I visited Sear restaurant months after a recent renovation to see how the eatery had changed.
The interior of the eatery is a beautiful tribute to American influence. The pillars have the same tone as the Statue of Liberty.
Photo credit: AtlantaFi.com The team behind the redo is Interior designer, HeCho Inc., which was enlisted to create a majestic dining atmosphere inspired by the style of legendary Atlanta Marriott Marquis architect John Portman.
Sear bills itself as a fire-inspired steakhouse, but it is much, much more. The full-service restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
What’s on the menu at Sear?
For lunch, there’s Spicy Fried Chicken and Blackened Fish. The dinner menu has such favorites as Stone Mountain Pecan Grouper, Pan Seared Diver Scallops and Cauliflower Steak.
Here are some photos of the food at Sear:
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Photo credit: AtlantaFi.com I tried the blackened fish and Georgia Shrimp Bisque as a starter. Not only was the blackened fish tender as a baby’s behind, but it was seasoned to perfection.
For dessert, I had the cheesecake, which was a ideal finale for a hearty meal in the upscale Atlanta restaurant.
What are the hours of Sear restaurant?
if you want to visit Sear, you need to know when to go. Sear operates the following business schedule:
Hours
Breakfast
- Monday – Sunday: 6:30 – 11:00am
Lunch
- Monday – Sunday: 11:30am – 2:00pm
Dinner
- Monday – Sunday: 5:30 – 10:00pm
Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
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. CNN Center often has something cool going on! 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
Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like:
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This is one of those weekends in Atlanta that they warn you about: Good food, live music, sports and parties are everywhere. There are so many things to do in Atlanta this weekend, it’s hard to keep up, but let’s try, shall we?
Things to do in Atlanta this week
Things to do in Atlanta this weekend include parties, conventions, comedians concerts, spring festivals and much, much more.
This week’s best bets:
Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park
Atlanta Caribbean Festival
Things to do in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 21
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Community Blood Drive10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Georgia World Congress Center
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Library on the Lawn10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
Things to do in Atlanta on Wednesday, May 22
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Adult Recess11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / The Home Depot Backyard
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Live from Woodruff Park: Churchill Grounds Quartet5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Library on the Lawn
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10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
Argentina Festival — May 21 – 26, 2019
Enjoy the best food, music, and dance of Argentina at the Argentina Food, Wine and Culture Festival
Things to do in Atlanta on Thursday, May 23
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Scott Pelley – “Truth Worth Telling”7:00 p.m. / Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
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Bakugan at MomoConGeorgia World Congress Center
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Peachtree Center Green Market11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Starting Thursday: Momocon Atlanta
Things to do in Atlanta on Friday, May 24
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Dream vs. Wings7:30 p.m. / State Farm Arena
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MomoCon Night7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium
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Bakugan at MomoConGeorgia World Congress Center
NBA Star Lou Williams Memorial Weekend Kickoff at Opium
NBA baller Lou Williams will be in the house at Club Opium this weekend. See more.
Things to do in Atlanta on Saturday, May 25
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Summer Bash11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Yoga in the Park9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
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Bakugan at MomoConGeorgia World Congress Center
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Brew at the Zoo5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. / Zoo Atlanta
Memorial Day weekend party
Things to do in Atlanta on Sunday, May 26
- Bakugan at MomoCon — Georgia World Congress Center
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Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Actionthrough 5/27/2019 / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Murder Impossible: NiteFort Editionthrough 7/31/2019 / Agatha’s “A Taste of Mystery” Dinner Theatre
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Historic Downtown Architecture Audio Tour by American Institute of Architects
Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
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. CNN Center often has something cool going on! 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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Musical act Lion Babe is set to perform in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at The Loft.
The New York-based duo (Jillian Hervey and producer Lucas Goodman) has grown in popularity since their 2012 debut “Treat Me Like a Fire.” Their self-titled EP would come two years later.
Lion Babe coming to Atlanta
Lion Babe is touring in support of their new album “Cosmic Wind,” which explores flavors of soul, funk, disco, and R&B.
Few people know it, but Hervey is the daughter of actress-singer Vanessa Williams and Ramon Hervey II.
Goodman, who attended Northeastern University, met Hervey through a mutual friend and after a dormant period, the two would reunite to create beautiful music together.
Get tickets to the Lion Babe Atlanta show
To get tickets to the Lion Babe Atlanta show, go to CenterStage.com.
Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
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. CNN Center often has something cool going on! 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
Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like:
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Renown local chef Kevin Gillespie is set to open a pop-up concept in downtown Atlanta in June. The new Atlanta restaurant will be called Ole Reliable and will serve coffee, breakfast and lunch.
Old Reliable will be located at 133 Peachtree St. NW in the Georgia Pacific building in the space formerly occupied by Aramark.
Kevin Gillespie opening pop-up Old Reliable in downtown Atlanta
“I’m really excited about setting up shop downtown and providing the hard-working folks at Georgia- Pacific Center with a morning pick-me-up or a midday meal,” Gillespie said in a written statement. “This is our first foray into coffee which I love and have been obsessed with for years. It’s also fun to have a chance to serve our guests during the day, as currently we only serve dinner at our restaurants.”
Gillespie is chief ideas man for Red Beard Restaurants LLC, his operations and management company. He rose to fame after he was a finalist on “Top Chef” in 2009. In 2013, he opened Gunsmoke in Atlanta.
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also 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.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
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.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories