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Le Bon Nosh recently opened in Atlanta, adding to Buckhead’s cafe and market scene. The place is a welcome addition to the apartment dwellers in the area.
Keep reading to learn more about Le Bon Nosh and what’s on the menu.
Le Bon Nosh: Now Serving In Buckhead
The cafe serves breakfast, lunch, coffee, pastries and wine,
Le Bon Nosh is the branchild of entrepreneur and chef Forough Vakili. Here’s what she says on the Le Bon Nosh website.
“I created Le Bon Nosh to change how people experience food. Today, there are so many options for consumers, yet eating and cooking has become too complex and transactional. Convenient food doesn’t have to be impersonal and formulaic. My goal is to bring back the simplicity of good food and the art of hospitality. We bring excitement to eating by cultivating sensory experiences centered around delicious foods. I want to inspire my guests to eat wholesome foods, learn how to prepare them at home, and enjoy the holistic experience of eating.”
What’s On The Menu At Le Bon Nosh?
Le Bon Nosh has some tasty dishes on their menu. Here are some highlights that I’m going to try soon:
Where Is Le Bon Nosh Located?
Le Bon Nosh is located at The Irby apartment tower at 65 Irby Ave, NW, Atlanta, Ga.The cafe and market at 65 Irby Ave. is currently serving a diverse and healthy menu. Stop by if you’re in the area.
Final Word
f you want to check out some other food spots in the area, here are the best restaurants in Buckhead. Or you might like to read our Buckhead Steak Guide to find all the best eateries offering mouth-watering prime cuts.
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College Park restaurant Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen is opening a second location in downtown Atlanta, the eatery announced on social media. The owners behind the eatery, Juan and Gee Smalls, also are growing their new all-day breakfast spot, The Breakfast Boys, in Conyers, Georgia.
Virgil’s, named one of the best restaurants on Atlanta’s south side, is, known for its tasty brand of lowcountry seafood inspired by the Gullah culture of South Carolina.
Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen And The Breakfast Boys Adding Locations In 2022
On social media, the restaurant revealed its plans for 2022:
“Not only do we have two restaurant concepts, but we will also be opening a 2nd location for each at the top of 2022. One of which we purchased, and the other from a leasing company that sought us out. it’s by no coincidence that the restaurant is in none other than the city of Atlanta. we have also gotten several other calls from retail developers, asking us to bring Virgil’s to their development as well.”
Moral of story: keep pushing towards your goals. don’t give up no matter how many “no’s” you may get. the most important part of manifestation, is believing in yourself even when others don’t. believe that in yourself so hard that the universe delivers much more than your imagination. it works.”
Where Is Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen Opening Next?
Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen is opening in the space formerly occupied by 4 Rivers Smokehouse at 822 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. The restaurant closed down early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
For now, all we know is that Virgil’s plans to open early in the year, but no firm date has been released yet.
Where Is The Breakfast Boys Opening Next?
The Breakfast Boys is set to open in Conyers, Georgia., No further plans have been mentioned by the owners as of now.
Final Word
Breakfast food is one of our favorites. Here are the top spots for scrambled eggs, sausage and pancakes. But there’s more…
If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.
As for eateries below I-20, these Southside Atlanta restaurants have developed quite a following. -
If you’ve ever wanted to play musical chairs, but do while you’re eating hearty food from a culinary genius, there’s an event you want to know about.
Southern Belle in Midtown Atlanta has announced the next round of guest chefs in its dinner series called “Bless Their Hearts,” which features different meals from diverse chefs.
Southern Belle Introduces ‘Bless Your Heart’ Guest Chef Dinner Series
The next “Bless Their Hearts” dinner is set for Sunday, November 26, 2021.
The monthly series began on Sunday, Sept. 12.
“I wanted to get together with colleagues who have a similar mindset to celebrate the up-and-coming chefs representing the new face of Southern cuisine,” says Southern Belle chef-owner Joey Ward, who plans to host Atlanta’s culinary talent before expanding to chefs from other Southeastern cities. “I’m excited to showcase the diversity of these guest chefs.”
What’s On The Menu?
The dinners, which are limited to 70 guests each, will feature five courses plus an amuse-bouche for $135 per guest (excluding tax and gratuity).
- Seatings will happen between 4:30 and 8:30 p.m.
- You can make reservations via Resy.
Wine pairings from sommelier Cate Hatch will be available for an additional $70. Non-alcoholic pairings also are available as well as the restaurant’s full cocktail and beverage list.
The dinners are limited to 50 guests. Seatings will take place between 4:30-8:30 p.m., and reservations can be made online through Resy.
What Chefs Will Be Featured In The ‘Bless Your Hearts’ Dinner Series?
These are the chefs that will participate in November’s “Bless Their Hearts” dinner series:
- Chef Bruce Logue of BoccaLupo Atlanta
- Chef James London of Chubby Fish
- Chef Kevin Gillespie of Red Beard Restaurants
- Host chef Joey Ward of Southern Belle and Georgia Boy
- Pastry chef Billy Cole of Southern Belle and Georgia Boy
Where Southern Belle Located?
Southern Belle restaurant is located at 1043 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 in Midtown. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Interested in dining outside? Here are the best Atlanta restaurants for outdoor eating and here are those with great patios.
If you want to take your dog to the park, here are the best Atlanta parks for Fido.
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Chick-fil-A is getting into the delivery kitchen business with a new concept debuting in the Southeastern U.S. Little Blue Menu, a delivery kitchen concept is described as “an affiliate” of Chick-fil-A, the company says.
Little Blue Menu will open its first pilot location in Nashville, Tennessee, this fall. After that, an Atlanta location will follow in 2022.
What Is Little Blue Menu?
Little Blue Menu is a concept that Chick-fil-A feels can make an impact in today’s food delivery environment. The outpost will feature mix and match menu items from virtual eateries.
The named “Little Blue Menu” comes from Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy’s original blue menu at the Hapeville Dwarf House.
What To Expect From Little Blue Menu
Little Blue Menu will feature a variety of foods that have come to exemplify Chick-fil-A’s standards as well as some new options. You can expect:
- Three new virtual restaurants
- Chick-fil-A menu options
- convenient and safe services
- Speedy delivery
The three virtual restaurants that will be a main part of Little Blue Menu are Flock & Farm, Garden Day, and Outfox Wings. The eateries will all specialize in a different strength, from homemade marinades to oven-roasted chicken.
“The flavor profiles are fantastic,” says L.J. Yankosky, senior director of the beyond the restaurant team at Chick-fil-A. “The culinary team that developed the virtual restaurants is world-class, and the ingenuity they harnessed for each menu does not disappoint.”
Final Word
Chick-fil-A is up to some tasty things for 2022! We can’t wait for the Atlanta location to Little Blue Menu to open!
Now that we’ve told you what Chick-fil-A has in store, you may want to know what’s cookin’ at the restaurant started by Truett Cathy. Few people know about their secret menu. See it in action.
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One of the most important jobs in all of movies and TV is the screenwriter. The best films and TV shows come from great screenplays.
Do you want to be a screenwriter? This article will show you the steps you need to take to become one.
How To Become A Screenwriter
In this article, we’re going to show you how to become a screenwriter in Atlanta so that your storytelling can make it to the big and small screen.
AtlantaFi.com enlisted an expert, Tequoia Urbina, an Atlanta-based screenwriter and producer to help us break down the steps. She said she’s been doing video production since age 12 and has worked on various projects throughout her career.
“I create stories with strong female protagonists and diverse characters,” she said. “I believe in weaving current events and global issues that will provoke discourse and inspire change.”
If you want to do the same and become a screenwriter in Atlanta, here is a step-by-step process to make it happen:
1. Get The Skills, Education & Know-How
If you’re serious about becoming a screenwriter, you’ll want to devote the time, energy (and money) it takes to go to school for it.
Urbina attended a performing and visual arts magnet school in Savannah, Georgia from the sixth through 11th grade. She then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in film from Georgia State University in downtown Atlanta.She then earned her M.S. in Communications from Northeastern University.
Once you graduate or have amassed the experience you think you need to be successful in screenwriting, it’s time to start coming up with a project to write.
2. Write Your Project
Make sure your storytelling skills express something you think is either sellable or you’re passionate about. Also, make sure you stick with a genre you’ve researched and are able to do well.
Urbina said the #1 way to make your project a success is to make it unique.
“BE ORIGINAL, the more unique your script, the more difficult to steal.”
3. Make Connections / Network
Your work is going to stand on its own merits, but it always helps to make some helpful connections along the way. Urbina said you should use your social media accounts to try to reach people that can help your project take off.
“I use social media platforms to make industry connections,” she said. “I have found LinkedIn to be the most effective platform for connecting with people in the industry and forming businesses relationships. I also highly recommend joining industry groups and attending local networking events.”
4. Get Your Screenplay Seen
Now that you have this awesome screenplay, you may be wondering how the right person will read it. This is where you find ways to get it out there.
“The best way to have screenplays read is to submit them to competitions,” Urbina said. “I advise that you use recognized sites like Blacklist and Coverfly for details on legitimate contests.”
Of course, you can always go the DIY route to get your film before the masses. Here’s what Urbina said about that:
“If you have a budget, film your project and promote it on social media.”
Urbina said that many contests offer critique on submissions for an extra fee. “It is a great way to get objective feedback on your scripts and possibly the attention of industry professionals.”
If you follow these steps, you will have a great chance of becoming a successful screenwriting career in Atlanta. But don’t think it happens overnight.
Urbina said the process can be long or relatively short, depending on many factors. “There is no specific time frame. All contests have their own processing rate.”
#1 Thing To Remember As You Submit Screenplays
Urbina said the #1 thing you can do is protect your original work.
“The best advice that I can offer is to always copyright your work before submitting or sharing,” she said. “Also, don’t be afraid to send off your work for fear of someone stealing your idea. Yes, it is a risk but it is worth it if it lands in the right hands.”
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.Got any other questions about being a screenwriter? You can reach Tequoia Urbina on Instagram @TQthewriter.81She will answer any production/screenwriting questions that you have!Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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No restaurant in the Southeast is moving at the pace of Slutty Vegan right now. The plant-based restaurant is set to open another location in Athens, Georgia.
Owner Pinky Cole confirmed the news via social media recently as her “Sluttified” burgers continue to be the rage in metro Atlanta. “Wasn’t ready to post this just yet,” she posted on Facebook, “but since it’s going viral, here we are lol! Athens, Georgia !! Soon come!”
Slutty Vegan Restaurant Opening In Athens
Photo credit: Facebook Slutty Vegan’s entry into the Athens-Clarke County market shows the strength of the three-year-old food business’s brand.
The new restaurant would be the second Slutty Vegan north of Atlanta, after the eatery’s Duluth location.
Cole’s meatless restaurants have been popular dining experience in metro Atlanta for three years now. In early 2019, she opened the company’s first standalone restaurant in Atlanta’s Westview neighborhood.Since then she has expanded to other areas of metro Atlanta and brought food trucks to places like Birmingham, Alabama and Detroit, Michigan.How Many Slutty Vegan Locations Are There In Atlanta?
Slutty Vegan Location Address Westview 1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW. Atlanta, GA 30310. Old Fourth Ward 76 Edgewood Ave SE. Atlanta, GA 30312 Clayton County 164 N McDonough St. Jonesboro, GA 30236. Gwinnett County 2131 Pleasant Hill Road Duluth, Ga. 30096 Athens-Clarke County 700 Baxter Ste. 800, Athens, Ga. 30605 Georgia Tech 351 Ferst Dr. NW Atlanta, Ga. 30313 Final Word
The eatery has also grown a national following, thanks to Cole’s background in media and celebrity clientele and connections.
She has also brought pop-ups to other parts of the country, including Miami, Florida. But for now, she is concentrating on growing in metro Atlanta.
Plant-based fare is one of the healthiest things you can order on the menu, but it’s not all. If you want to enjoy the full metro Atlanta dining experience, you’ll need to expand your palette.
If you like meatless dishes, see our list of Atlanta’s Best Pescatarian Restaurants.
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No matter if you’re a social drinker or a occasional imbiber, you’ll love what’s on the shelf behind the bar at The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill in Atlanta. Are you down to try some new drinks?
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill has a fresh stable of new and tasty drinks on its beverage program.
Here Are The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill’s Newest Drinks
You can enjoy these drinks anytime, but definitely don’t forget about The Big Ketch’s happy hour, which is every Monday-Friday from 4-6 p.m. Learn more about Atlanta happy hours here.
This is the Buckhead Betty. Keep reading to see more.
Photo credit: The Big Ketch Let’s get on to the drink list! New drinks on The Big Ketch’s menu include:
- Basil 8 – Bare Bone vodka, basil syrup, Giffard grapefruit and fresh basil ($12). This evolution of the TBK favorite is more refreshing than the original, balanced with fruity citrus and aromatic basil.
- Yacht Club Mule – Bare Bone vodka, Fever-Tree ginger beer and strawberry purée ($11). The TBK mule with a seasonal twist of strawberry and ginger is a touch spicy and a touch sweet.
- The Frojito – Bacardi rum, mint syrup and fresh lime juice ($11). A crisp, clean, refreshing frozen Mojito that’s perfect for a beach party.
- Smoke and Fire Margarita – Xicaru mezcal, El Jimador, house citrus sour, charred chili honey and smoked salt rim ($13). TBK’s new Smoke and Fire margarita, with the addition of serrano honey syrup, builds complexity with the perfect level of heat and sweet.
- Buckhead Betty – St. Germain, blackberry purée, Bare Bone vodka and sparkling wine ($12). A timeless twist on a TBK favorite, this cocktail is more refreshing and flavorful than the original, mixed with a blackberry purée and aromatic elderflower.
- The Royal Ketch – Plymouth gin, Dolin vermouth, blue cheese olives and lemon twist ($14). Perfect with seafood, this vermouth-forward martini is stirred not shaken and garnished with blue cheese olives and a long lemon twist.
- Coco Beach Party – Vida pressed coconut water, orgeat syrup, rhum agricole, molasses rum and pineapple juice ($13). A new-and-improved version of a piña colada, this low-calorie, light, refreshing cocktail is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Passion Paloma – El Jimador Blanco, passion fruit, grapefruit juice and house citrus sour ($12). This cocktail is an easy-drinking grapefruit-passionfruit version of the classic Paloma.
- Galea Sangria – This organically grown and produced red sangria from Spain is served with a seasonal fruit skewer ($10 glass/ $40 bottle).
Make sure you visit The Big Ketch to grab your drinks today.
Where Is The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill Located In Atlanta?
Don’t know where The Big Ketch is located? The restaurant is at 3279 Roswell Rd NE in Buckhead. Here’s a map to help you find it.
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If you choose to stay out of the bars, you can make your own DIY sips in your own kitchen.
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.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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Fast casual Indian eatery Sankranti is set to open its doors in November, AtlantaFi.com has learned. The restaurant would join a location in nearby Johns Creek.
Sankranti (sum-kraanthi) means “positive change” in Sanskrit. The restaurant will be metro Atlanta’s first fast casual Indian concept.
New Sankranti Restaurant Opening In Dunwoody
“In many ways, Sankranti is similar to our Thanksgiving where families meet and celebrate the festival with sumptuous food, love, and gratitude,” it says on the eatery’s website. “The festival is a time for communal celebration for a bountiful harvest. Like Sankranti, the first thanksgiving was celebrated over 3 days in 1621. In many South Indian cultures pumpkin is one of the primary foods enjoyed at this time.”
What’s On The Menu At Sankranti?
Sankranti has a menu that falls between Indian street food and what you’d expect from a fancy restaurant. Here are some select items from the menu.
- Chicken Tikki Kabob
- Paneer Tikki Kabob
- Veg Thali
- Ch8cken Tikki Kathi Roll
- Lamb Kathi Roll
Where Is Sankranti Located?
Sankranti is located at 237 Perimeter Center Parkway NE Dunwoody, Ga. 30346. Here’s a map to help you find it.
The restaurant will be situated in the State Farm office building.
If you want to check out some other Northside restaurants in Atlanta, these are hard to beat. 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?
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Gather ‘Round, a culinary arts experience, is set to delight the senses of Atlanta foodies over a four-day weekend — October 14 – 17th, 2021.
This indulgent event is centered around the newest, hippest restaurant in town, Epicurean Atlanta’s Sky Terrace, state-of-the-art Culinary Theatre, and signature restaurant Reverance, all in Midtown Atlanta.
Gather ‘Round Culinary Festival Comes To Midtown Atlanta
With food, drink, music and art as the thematic tentpoles, Gather ‘Round will consist of a series of events and masterclasses promoting local food businesses and Atlanta’s dining scene.
Here’s What’s In Store Across All 4 Days:THURSDAY: Epicurean Theatre Masterclass: Scottish Influences on a Southern Menu; Signature Event: Awaken Your Senses:Featured Talent:- Thip Athakhanh (Snackboxe Bistro)
- Justin and Jonathan Fox (Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q)
- Habteab Hamde (Bern’s Steak House)
- Adam Hyatt (Elevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar
- Epicurean Hotel Tampa)
- Chad Johnson (Haven)
- Nick Leahy (Nicks Westside, The Usual) and more!
FRIDAY: Lunch & Learn: Chicken, Spice & Everything Nice at Epicurean Atlanta; Epicurean Theatre Masterclass: Natty Wine for Newbies (and Enthusiasts); Signature Event: Tomorrow’s Table, held on the Sky Terrace,Featured Talent:- Ferrell Alvarez (Rooster and the Till)
- Brittanny Anderson (Brenner Pass, Metzger Bar & Butchery)
- Cory Bahr (Parish)
- Chris Belk (Haven)
- Brent Gauthier (Luminary Hotel)
- Jose Medina Camacho (Automatic Seafood & Oysters) and more!
SATURDAY: Lunch & Learn: Roots – Re-examining Authentic Influences in American Cuisine held on the Sky Terrace; Epicurean Theatre Masterclass: Sustainable Seafood – Cooking the Available Catch;Signature Event: Sip – Classic Southern Cocktails & Soundtracks held on the Sky Terrace, and Collaborative Dinner Series: Vinyl Nights at Lyla Lila.Featured Talent:- Chris Belk (Haven)
- James Briscione (Angelena’s)
- Sophie Burton (JoJo’s Beloved Cocktail Lounge, Politan Row, St Roch Market)
- Robert Butts (Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours)
- Navarro Carr, Michael Gulotta (Maypop, MOPHO) and more!
SUNDAY: Signature Event: Punch Brunch at Reverance, presented by Atlanta Magazine followed by Rooftop Revelry on the Sky Terrace; Epicurean Theatre Masterclass: Age *Isn’t* Just a Number; Collaborative Dinner Series events: South x Southeast Asia at Fox Bros. Upper Westside and Eyes Wide Shut, Mouths Wide Open at Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours.Gather ‘Round: How To Attend
Are you a foodie? Culinary fans are encouraged to grab tickets now. Explore the various ticketing options on Gather’ round’s website, including the Founder’s Club weekend pass.Check out the Signature Events, Masterclasses, or local Collaborator Dinners by visiting www.gatherroundatl.com/get-tickets to learn more. Tickets to multiple events throughout the weekend are available for a more curated experience here. Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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Slutty Vegan is bringing its plant-based burgers and more to Gwinnett County. The restaurant’s social media account confirmed that owner Pinky Cole is opening another Slutty Vegan outpost in Gwinnett.
The new restaurant would be the first Slutty Vegan north of Atlanta and the company’s fourth in the area.
Slutty Vegan Restaurant Opening In Gwinnett County
Cole told the Atlanta-Journal Constitution that when she visited the location, it gave off the right vibes.
“I go to a location and I feel it out. The parking has to feel right, the energy has to feel good. I want it to be in close proximity to areas where people have easy access to get to. (The Duluth location) checked all the boxes,” she was quoted as saying.
Cole’s meatless restaurants have been popular dining experience in metro Atlanta for three years now. In early 2019, she opened the company’s first standalone restaurant in Atlanta’s Westview neighborhood.Since then she has expanded to other areas of metro Atlanta.How Many Slutty Vegan Locations Are There In Atlanta?
Slutty Vegan Location Address Westview 1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW. Atlanta, GA 30310. Old Fourth Ward 76 Edgewood Ave SE. Atlanta, GA 30312 Clayton County 164 N McDonough St. Jonesboro, GA 30236. Gwinnett County 2131 Pleasant Hill Road Duluth, Ga. 30096 Athens-Clarke County 700 Baxter Ste. 800, Athens, Ga. 30605 Georgia Tech 351 Ferst Dr. NW Atlanta, Ga. 30313 Meanwhile at Slutty Vegan’s Edgewood location, customers can purchase from a retail market on the site. You can pick up seasoning, spices and “Sluttified” memorabilia as well.
Where Is Slutty Vegan’s Gwinnett Restaurant Located?
The Gwinnett County location of Slutty Vegan is located at 2131 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth. Here is a map to help you find it.
The eatery has also grown a national following, thanks to Cole’s background in media and celebrity clientele and connections.
She has also brought pop-ups to other parts of the country, including Miami, Florida. But for now, she is concentrating on growing in metro Atlanta.
Final Word
Plant-based fare is one of the healthiest things you can order on the menu, but it’s not all. If you want to enjoy the full metro Atlanta dining experience, you’ll need to expand your palette.
If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.
As for eateries below I-20, these Southside Atlanta restaurants have developed quite a following.
