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Vegan sensation Slutty Vegan opened its doors in Duluth, Georgia, on Saturday, December 18, 2021. The grand opening vent ran from 1 to 6 p.m.
The expansion marks the fourth location for the popular vegan spot run by entrepreneur and former TV producer Pinky Cole.
Slutty Vegan Opens In Duluth
Cole is not satisfied with staying in Georgia either. In early August 2021, she took the Slutty Vegan experience to Harlem, New York in a partnership with Shake Shack.
She’s also put food trucks at strategic locations around the Southeast, including Birmingham, Alabama.
Slutty Vegan has been a huge success since it opened the first brick-and-mortar restaurant in early 2019. Before that, Cole ran the business as a food truck.
To show just how popular the restaurant is, more than 2,000 people recently waited in a long line to order from the eatery’s West End location. Granted, the special was a free burger, but still.
Slutty Vegan has since opened a location on Edgewood Avenue, and another in Jonesboro south of the city. Now, the restaurant is growing, well, like a plant.
Where Is The Slutty Vegan Restaurant In Duluth?
The Slutty Vegan restaurant in Duluth is located at 2045 Pleasant Hill Road. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
Plant-based eateries are far in few between in metro Atlanta, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find nutritious food in the city. Check out these pescatarian joints for your taste.
Read more: 20+ Essential Soul Food Restaurants In Atlanta
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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Saints + Council is set to open on Friday, December 10, 2021, in Atlanta’s Colony Square development.
Brought to us by the CEO of Atlanta’s Cafe Intermezzo William Pitts, Saints + Council has been in the works since 2016, according to a press release.
Saints + Council Opens At Colony Square In Midtown Atlanta
Pitts wants customers to be wowed by Saints + Council’s decor, which will feature stylish living room pods, a fireplace, stately columns and more.
The concept promises to be different from any dining experience you’ve probably had before. Here are some features that Saints + Council will have:
- No single server: Customers can expect to be helped by several waiters and waitresses throughout their dining experience
- You also won’t have to leave after an hour of service. They want you to stick around as long as you like!
- Service will be handled by a team of staffers called “Memory Makers,” which will take care of everything from busing to food running to hosting and more.
What Will Be On The Menu At Saints + Council?
The menu at Saints + Council will be “focused” and “seasonally appropriate,” according to the press release.
Best of all, Saints + Council’s cuisine will center on the “Dutch Baby” (a German egg pancake) culinary strategy, which will be served for breakfast along with pancakes, benedicts and different bowls.
Lunch will consist of a variety of small plates, slow-cooked meats, savory sandwiches, seasonal salads and more Dutch Babies.
Pitts said Colony Square, which is less than a quarter-mile from Cafe Intermezzo, won his heart because he was impressed with what the proprietors were doing with the place.
“I chose Colony Square because the NAP [North American Properties] team is the best at what they do; continuously delivering high-level experiences,” Pitts said in a statement. Throughout my relationship with NAP, I felt like more than just a tenant, rather a true partner and I am grateful to have the opportunity to extend our relationship.”
Saints + Council is among the many new restaurants set to open in Midtown Atlanta.
If you want to check out some other romantic 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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LaRayia’s Bodega has opened shop in Ponce City Market is Midtown Atlanta. The eatery features health-conscious and vegan options in a true bodega-style setting.
When I visited this past weekend, the bodega was offering some delicious vegan mac ‘n cheese. Another keto-friendly favorite on the menu is the Jamaican Jerk Jackfruit Tacos with mango salsa.
Now Serving In Midtown Atlanta: LaRayia’s Bodega
The Midtown location is LaRayia’s first in Georgia and the only one outside of Los Angeles, where the business originated.
The spot will also look to continue its charitable work of helping solve food insecurities, which it did in L.A.
Founder LaRayia Gaston produced a documentary about spending 43 days on Skid Row and has spearheaded an effort to provide meals to the homeless as part of her Love Without Reason nonprofit.
What Are The Operating Hours At LaRayia’s Bodega?
LaRayia is still trying to see which hours will work best for her customers, but for now here are the operating times:
- Monday – Thursday – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where Is LaRayia’s Bodega Located In Atlanta?
LaRayia’s Bodega is located at 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Suite N149 Atlanta, GA 30308 in Ponce City Market. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Once inside, Ponce City Market, LaRayia’s Bodega can be found n the Central Food Hall of Ponce City Market, on the first floor.
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If you’re interested in eating in Midtown Atlanta, you can’t forget about Ponce City Market. The landmark food fall has a lot of things to do both indoors and outdoors.
Here are some things to do at Ponce City Market.
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So you’ve met a special someone and you want to impress them. But how and where? Atlanta has some great spots to take someone on a date.
Here is where you can go for one of the best date nights in Atlanta.
13 Places To Take A Date In Atlanta
The old saying that the food is the way to a man’s heart may be true to a point. That’s why Atlanta restaurants could be the way to go when it comes to date night ideas.
Illuminarium
Photo credit: Illuminarium If you’re looking for the perfect holiday date night, Illuminarium’s holiday experience, WINTERLAND After Dark is just the thing. Check out the Illuminarium here.Canoe Restaurant
4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339 | (770) 432-2663
This Smyrna restaurant sits upon an elegant garden overlooking the mighty the Chattahoochee River. When the weather’s nice, having farm-to-table eats by candlelight is hard to beat anywhere in America. 4199 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. 770-432-2663.
Sun Dial
210 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 589-7506
The rotating restaurant atop the Westin hotel in downtown Atlanta provides a dazzling background for a proposal, wedding announcement or a simply meal between lovers. And what a view.
Apres Diem
931 Monroe Dr NE St C103, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 872-3333
This cozy Poncey-Highland restaurant has the perfect atmosphere for a smooth night with a significant other. 931 Monroe Drive, Suite C-103, Atlanta. 404-872-3333.
Chateau Elan (Marc Bar)
100 Tour De France, Braselton, GA 30517 | (678) 425-6916
One of the most beautiful places in the Southeast, Chateau Elan features a spa, golf resort and winery. 100 Rue Charlemagne Drive, Braselton. 678-425-0900.
Two Urban Licks
820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 522-4622
This sexy Midtown spot is a short walk off the Eastline of the Beltline and has been a lively music spot since 2004. The vibe is absolutely gorgeous and the menu is primed for a date night.
When you’ve already eaten or perhaps don’t want food involved, there are still plenty of places around Atlanta to take a significant other.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The lush greenery and winding trails make for the perfect backdrop for an amazing evening in nature.
Piedmont Park
Speaking of nature, one of the city’s most beautiful sites and its flagship park, Piedmont Park’s well-manicured lawns and bucolic greenspace offer themselves for adventurers and dreamers alike.
Terminal West
West Midtown’s best concert venue offers an intimate space to dance with a loved one or listen to sweet music. See the best concert venues in Atlanta.
Lake Lanier
Take it the sights on Georgia’s largest body of inland water via boat or even by the shore.
Georgia Aquarium
Thrill your lover with a hand-in-hand tour of the largest aquarium in the world is in downtown Atlanta.
Castleberry Hills Art Stroll
Munch on cheese, sip fine wine and enjoy fine art at the curated galleries in Castleberry Hills. Here’s what to know about Castleberry Hills.
Ponce City Market And Rooftop
Stand atop the city’s crown jewel of development to peer down on Atlanta’s Midtown cityscape with your baby. Trust us, it’ll set the mood.
Final Word
When you think about it, there is so much you can do in the city with you and your lover. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit to a craft brewery in the city.
Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
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Another Broken Egg Cafe in Atlanta is offering free food to customers who want to take part in Celebration Week with them.
The popular breakfast restaurant is debuting the Atlanta locations’ brand-new design. Here’s what you need to know to get free food items.
Join Another Broken Egg on Monday, November 29th through Friday, December 3rd for their special promotions to celebrate the cafe’s redesign.
Monday, Nov. 29
Free Breakfast For One Year
First 12 GuestsTuesday, Nov. 30
Free Another Broken Egg Cafe Mug and a Bag of our Barista House Blend Coffee
First 24 GuestsWednesday, Dec. 1
Free Another Broken Egg Cafe $25 Gift Certificate
First 24 GuestsThursday, Dec. 2
Free Another Broken Egg Cafe Travel Mug
First 24 GuestsFriday, Dec. 3
Free Order of Biscuit Beignets Per Table From 7-9AM
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Interested in dining outside? Here are the best Atlanta restaurants for outdoor eating and here are those with great patios.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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
