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Revelator Coffee is opening a new location in Phipps Plaza. This is the second new location in Buckhead, the other one is in Lenox Square.
Revelator Coffee is trying to ramp up its presence in Atlanta’s priciest ZIP code, opting to open in two malls.
Down for some brown Joe? Here are some of Atlanta’s best coffee shops
Revelator Coffee opening 2 locations in Buckhead
Revelator Coffee launched in 2014 in Birmingham’s historic theater district . Founders Josh Owen, Emma Chevalier, and Elizabeth Pogue met in New Orleans and decided to go into business. The rest, as they say, is roasted history.
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A new retail store specializing in fresh meat, locally sourced foods is coming to Atlanta. Chop Shop will open its doors on Edgewood Avenue in February 2019, AtlantaFi has learned.
Chop Shop is located at located at 1366 Memorial Drive SE in Atlanta’s eastside. It is a collaboration between Pine Street Market in Avondale Estates and Riverview Farms in Ranger, Georgia.
Chop Shop opening its doors on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta
The pork and beef will be provided by Riverview Farms, a sustainable enterprise that practices “full circle farming.” That means the land supports the livestock and vice versa.
As for the decor of Chop Shop, the store’s website says this: “The central patio at Chop Shop is intended to serve as an event space to feature up-and-coming chefs, local food crafters, cooking classes, and good old fashioned fun.”
What are Chop Shop’s hours?
The establishment’s operating hours are:
Monday-Friday 10AM-7PM
Saturday 9AM-6PM
Sunday 10AM-5PM
Chop Shop comes to the public from the creative and industrious minds of Rusty Bowers, the chef who runs Pine Street Market and Wes and Charlotte Swancy who operate Riverview Farms in North Georgia.
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Super Bowl LIII has drawn sports stars, celebrities and more to Atlanta for all types of events. One of the top happenings was the Power Sports Brunch, which took place Wednesday, Jan. 29 in Buckhead.
The Power Sports Brunch brought some major players to Davio’s Italian Steakhouse for a festive time. The event was presented by LPS Consulting PR & WISE Atlanta.
Power Sports Brunch: Celebrities, athletes talk empowerment in Atlanta
The brunch was a chance for powerful women to celebrate themselves but also remind each other that more progress is needed.
Amy Trask, former CEO of the Oakland Raiders, said that some businesses simply shouldn’t be around if they don’t provide an equal playing field.
“If a business does not hire without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, religion or any other individual characteristic, which has nothing to do whatsoever with whether a person can accomplish or succeed or achieve in business, well then that business deserves to fail.”
Those individualities I listed have no impact whatsoever on whether one can do a good job,” Trask said.
Veteran ESPN reporter Lisa Salters told AtlantaFi.com that representation makes a difference.
“In any aspect of life, it’s important to have diversity of voices. The more voices you have, the more inclusive you are, the better any product is going to be. Women watch sports, women participate in sports, women should be covering sports.”
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Atlanta native Cam Newton is opening Fellaship, a restaurant and cigar bar in Atlanta’s Castleberry Hill neighborhood this weekend. The grand opening is set for Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 and will continue over Super Bowl weekend.
One of the inaugural events at Fellaship will be a Super Bowl viewing party hosted by Newton and other celebrities. The eatery is near the site of the big game, Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Want more content like this? Sign up for our weekly #ATLHaps newsletter.)
Cam Newton opens Fellaship restaurant & cigar bar
The restaurant’s name comes from the fellowshipping he and his family grew doing on Sunday afternoons accompanied by friends and his relatives.
“This is a dream come true for me, my brother CJ, my dad Cecil and others in my extended family,” said Newton. “To be able to come back to Atlanta to such a thriving business environment and start a business is just one way that I want to start giving back to my hometown that gave me my start and has been so good to me and my family. I’d like to thank the City of Atlanta, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and others for helping this dream become a reality.”
Fellaship will feature an all-day menu consisting of such dishes as Seared Scottish Salmon, Blackened Swordfish Penne Pasta, Butter-Roasted Lobster Imperial and more.
The restaurant and cigar bar will also introduce 404 Vodka, which was developed by longtime beverage producer and Atlantan Jeff Moses.
Newton, who led the Auburn Tigers to a college football national championship, tapped into his school ties to have Fellaship built. The establishment was designed and constructed by world-acclaimed and fellow Auburn alums Meyer-Davis Architects and Gary Nix of Nix-Unger Construction, whose father coached baseball at Auburn.
Adding to the all-star roster of alums on the project, MELT Chairman/Founder/CEO (www.meltatl.com) Vince Thompson, Auburn University Class of ’84, is partnering with Newton to co-produce the events for the weekend alongside Tony Conway’s Legendary Events.
“Working with Cam and CJ has been a dream come true,” said MELT Chairman/CEO and fellow Auburn alum Vince Thompson. “We look forward to having a great weekend of fun and activities with everyone who’s in town for the Big Game!”
In addition to the Friday grand opening, on Saturday, Feb. 2, the restaurant will host a “Welcome to the 404” event. On Super Bowl Sunday, the event will be titled “Best Seat in the House.”
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Atlanta’s own Big Boi, one half of the legendary rap group Outkast, has been confirmed as the third big-name artist that will perform at the 2019 Atlanta Super Bowl.
Chloe and Halle has also been confirmed, joining Travis Scott joined the slim lineup, along with Maroon 5, as halftime performers for Sunday, Feb. 3 event. Soulstress Gladys Knight has been tapped to sing the national anthem.
Big Boi, Travis Scott, Maroon 5 to perform at Atlanta Super Bowl Halftime
The addition of Big Boi brings some much-needed ATL cred to the high-profile Super Bowl lineup, which has been somewhat controversial since it was announced.
Travis Scott received torrents of criticism online after the news was announced in late November. Actor Michael B. Jordan, who has been in Atlanta for much of the year filming, said that Travis Scott’s appearance at the Super Bowl would send a mixed message.
“We’re still trying to stand behind something,” Jordan told TMZ. He was referring to the NFL’s treatment of Colin Kaepernick.
Chloe & Halle join Super Bowl halftime show
Los Angeles-based Maroon 5, which is led by singer Adam Levine, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Jesse Carmichael, bassist Mickey Madden, lead guitarist James Valentine, drummer Matt Flynn, keyboardist PJ Morton, have all but signed the dotted line, the tabloid reports.
The Atlanta Super Bowl is set for February 3, 2019 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
To send a strong statement to the NFL, some artists have turned down the Atlanta Super Bowl, notably Cardi B, 2018’s hottest rapper.
Also, political commentator Al Sharpton blasted Travis Scott for his decision to perform. “You can’t fight Jim Crow and then sit in the back of the bus,” he said.
Maroon 5 will join such accomplished acts as Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, U2, The Who, Katy Perry and more as those who have rocked the crowd for the largest sports event in the world.
Maroon 5 was formed in 1994, going by the moniker Kara’s Flowers, but after years of starts and stops, the band rebranded as Maroon 5 in 2001. Mainstream success came soon after.
Some of the band’s hits include “Harder to Breathe,” “Makes Me Wonder” and “Moves Like Jagger.”
Atlanta is gearing up for several weeks of activities, culminating in the Super Bowl, where nearly 1 million people will converge on the city.
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A new Atlanta restaurant is coming to Perimeter Town Center in Sandy Springs. The move will mark Primo Hoagies’ inaugural entry into the metro Atlanta market.
Primo Hoagies is a New Jersey-based sandwich shop with a focus on Italian and Philly cheesesteak hoagies. The eatery is slated to open in March 2019.
Primo Hoagies opening in Sandy Springs in March
Primo Hoagies will join other businesses at Perimeter Town Center. The shop is located at 6115 Peachtree Dunwoody Road at the intersection of Hammond Road. Ackerman & Co. runs the development.
The franchisee is Brian Ottaviano is Primo Hoagies’ franchisee.
“What differentiates Primo Hoagies is the quality of the ingredients, which includes the high-quality loin steak used to make our cheesesteaks,” Ottaviano said. “We’re very proud of our hoagies and how they’re made, and now we get to share these sandwiches that everyone is talking about with the people of Atlanta.”
Atlanta’s dining scene has become a hotbed for new restaurants. The more new Atlanta restaurants that continue to open, the bigger the city’s collective palate.In all four quadrants of the city, patrons can find anything from new world fusion foods, Southern classics to the old world staples found in Italy and other parts of Europe.Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
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Alma Cocina Buckhead opened a second location in Atlanta on Tuesday, Feb. 4, bringing another upscale Mexican eatery to Atlanta’s priciest ZIP code.
The new Atlanta restaurant is now serving all meals in the Terminus building at the corner of Piedmont and Peachtree. Staff are being trained up now and they’re hiring.
“We’re serving delicious weekday lunch and weekend brunch menus — both featuring our much-loved mushroom & hominy veggie burger with bacon jam and a side of craveworthy masa fries,” the restaurant recently posted on Facebook.
Alma Cocina Opens Second Location In Buckhead
The eatery is run by Fifth Group, a restaurant company that has brought Atlanta such great eateries as South City Kitchen, Lure, La Tavola Trattoria and The Original El Taco.
The original Alma Cocina opened in Midtown Atlanta nearly a decade ago, giving Atlanta’s an upscale Mexican concept in the middle of the city.
What’s On The Menu At Alma Cocina Buckhead?
The menu consists of some of the best Mexican dishes you can try, such as Cauliflower chilaquiles with eggs, salsa verde, cashew crema, pico de gallo & queso cotija.
Where Is Alma Cocina Buckhead Be Located?
The new restaurant is located at 3280 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305. Here is a map to show you how to get there.
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: 10+ essential soul food spots 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.
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If you’re planning on traveling to Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII, you’ll be glad to know that the city will be welcoming you with open arms. There will be plenty of things to do in Atlanta Super Bowl Weekend, and we’re here for it all.
The big game will be played Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium, hands down the best sports venue in North America. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Stadium provides easy, walkable access to all events, restaurants and hotels surrounding Super Bowl LIII.
Here are things to do in Atlanta Super Bowl Weekend
No matter if you’re staying downtown, Midtown or outside the perimeter, there is plenty to get into as far as events, dining options and other things.
Downtown Atlanta’s campus is walkable (less than 1 mile from the Georgia World Congress Center to the Marriott Marquis on the opposite side of downtown and 400 yards from CNN MARTA Station to Super Bowl LIVE in Centennial Olympic Park).
Visiting for the big game? Here are things to do in Atlanta Super Bowl Weekend
Super Bowl LIVE
“Super Bowl LIVE is a free concert series for Super Bowl LIII that embraces Atlanta’s historical music scene. Music mogul Jermaine Dupri is the event’s maestro, bringing numerous local artists to the big stage. The event is sponsored by Verizon, Ford, Frito-Lay and Hyundai. Here is the schedule:
Saturday, January 26, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.: DJ Holiday & Friends: YFN Lucci, Waka Flocka, K Camp, Trinidad James, F.L.Y, Coca Vango, Light Skin Keisha, Derez Deshon, Goodie Mob
Sunday, January 27, 12–7 p.m.:
Monday, January 28, 4 – 9 p.m.:
See more info about Super Bowl LIVE
Ride MARTA
MARTA is not only a means of transportation, but it is a destination itself. Numerous stations around the city feature installation art and cool features you won’t find anywhere else. For Super Bowl weekend, MART will make the following changes in its schedule:
• Extended rail and bus service hours during the 10-day period surrounding Super Bowl LIII:
– Tuesday, January 29 – Friday, February 1: Rail service will start at 4 a.m. one hour earlier, Bus service on regular schedule
– Friday, February 1, at 4 a.m. – Tuesday, February 5, at 2 a.m: Rail service will run continuously, 24 hours a day, Bus service on routes 15, 39, 83 and 96 will run continuously, 24 hours a day.
Take the Atlanta streetcar
The Streetcar will operate on its regular schedule with an additional vehicle on Super Bowl Sunday. Plan your trip or call 404-848-5000 for help and the latest schedule updates.
Atlanta is the state capital of Georgia, so it has tons of monuments and landmarks illustrating its rich history, including its Civil War past, the civil rights movement and more. You’ll get an education as well as fun time at the World of Coke, the Atlanta History Center, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and massive Georgia Aquarium as these buildings represent what’s best about the city and region.
Trap Museum
This weekend only: Sign up to see an exclusive pop-up art gallery inside a former church, open for only 48 hours. See paintings of Young Thug, Future, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane. SVP is mandatory for free entry, and there’ll be free beverages from Wicked Weed Brewing and Cathead Vodka. RSVP here.
Apache Cafe
If you want to enjoy one of the city’s musical gems, Apache Cafe is the place to go. Aside from being the venue where India Irie was discovered, patrons will enjoy the daily happy hour, food and drinks. With a weekly schedule of events that features Pangea’s Afrosocial, spoken word, karaoke, art, live music and more, this place is a must-visit.
Atlanta Pop Overthrow – Feb. 1-3
Red Light Cafe has become a favorite Midtown haunt for those looking for a cool establishment with nightly entertainment, including music, creative dance performances and more. Red Light Cafe is located at 553-1 Amsterdam Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30306.
On Feb. 1-3, Red Light Cafe will host the International Pop Overthrow, now in its eighth year. IPO Atlanta features 20 of the best pop and rock bands from Atlanta and beyond! See details.
Here are MORE things to do in Atlanta Super Bowl Weekend
All of the things mentioned here are free, cheap or affordable, which is a necessity down here in the South. Check out all these cool things to get into in Atlanta, Georgia, the city too busy to hate:
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Photo caption: youtube.com One of the most naturally beautiful spaces in the city, the Atlanta Botanical Garden features 30 acres of plants, statues & fountains with with a conservatory. High society events like concerts, parties and more take place right here, giving the building a fun, aristocratic flair for the old and new moneyed alike. 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.Atlanta History Center
Photo credit: Youtube.com Housing the city’s preeminent historical archive, the Atlanta History Center sits on 33 acres in the heart of Buckhead. The center features one of the state’s most storied antebellum homes, as well as exhibits, grounds & gardens. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.
Centennial Olympic Park
Photo credit: Youtube.com The largest park in downtown Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park was birthed for the 1996 Olympics. The park now hosts private events, concerts and is full of serene walking paths and water gardens. During the warm months, bring the kids out to enjoy the Fountain of Rings. Come out at night or on the weekends to see the stars illuminate the site. 265 Park Avenue West, Atlanta, GA 30313.
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Photo credit: Youtube.com Got children? Then you’ll love the Children’s Museum of Atlanta in downtown Atlanta. Among the fun things to do here are tons of rides, interactive activities for the whole family and more. The museum features 30,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits, including an indoor playground, sand table and more. The museum is appropriate for children ages 2 to 8. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313.
CNN Studio Tours
Photo credit: Youtube.com Come to downtown Atlanta and see behind the headlines at the world’s news leader. CNN Studio Tours showcases the men, women and departments behind the House that Ted Turner Built. It’s one of the top fun things to do in Atlanta, because you may run into one of the network’s news anchors, like Fredricka Whitfield, and get a selfie! As you snake your way around the complex, you’ll get to see how CNN’s news broadcasts come to life. 190 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303.
College Football Hall of Fame
Photo credit: Youtube.com Downtown Atlanta houses the storied halls of the College Football Hall of Fame, which features historical exhibits on famous college football players and coaches. You’ll love the big screen TVs and the indoor football field. Come on out on Saturdays before the big games and indulge in collegiate gridiron greatness. 250 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313.
In addition to these everyday spots in Atlanta, the city’s promoters and other organizers are throwing all kinds of parties.
Here’s our master list of 53 things to do Atlanta Super Bowl weekend
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Leave it to a celebrity hairstylist to serve up exactly what the masses need. Gocha Hawkins, known for styling the coifs of mega-personalities like Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Kandi Burruss and other stars, recently opened Gocha’s Breakfast Bar in the Cascade area of Atlanta.
Aside from being an hairstylist and cosmetologist, Hawkins, who originates from Detroit, Michigan, felt like the Cascade area was neglected when it came to upscale dining options. “What I wanted to do was take breakfast, combine it with a bar, and make sure that people are having a great time,” Hawkins told Black Enterprise.
Now taking reservations: Gocha’s Breakfast Bar in Cascade
The result is an upscale neighborhood restaurant that is sure to be an Atlanta favorite for a long time. We told you about this new spot among our listing of new Atlanta restaurants to try in 2019, but now that it’s here, let’s dig in, shall we?
Gocha’s Breakfast Bar: What’s on the menu?
Photo credit: @gochasbreakfastbar / Instagram Gocha’s Breakfast Bar has a delectable menu, including such faves as Shrimp & Grits, So Fulton Steak & Eggs, Chicken & Waffle Stack and Gocha’s Impossible Burger With Parmesan Truffle Fries. There’s also Gocha’s Krunch-Tastic French Toast, and “Better Than Yo Momma” Buttermilk Pancakes.
If you’re a mimosas type O’ guy or gal, the bottomless variety can be found here along with a pretty rowdy beverage program: Hawaiian Pineapple, Morning Kiss and the Blood Orange Mimosa are early faves.
Gocha’s Breakfast Bar: What are the hours + location?
Gocha’s Breakfast Bar is located at 695 Cascade Rd SW STE 440 Atlanta, GA 30331 inside the Publix Shopping Center on Cascade and Fairburn Road. The hours are Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Bryan Davis, vice president of retail services for Ackerman & Co.’s Retail division, represented Gocha Hawkins in leasing space for her new fast-casual restaurant-concept, Gocha’s Breakfast Bar.
“It was important to my client to open a restaurant that would complement the existing development growth and serve the strong demographic mix in the area,” said Bryan Davis. “The added visibility of a busy shopping center anchored by Publix made this an even more attractive location to introduce a higher-end restaurant concept.”
Interior of Gocha’s Breakfast Bar 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.
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.
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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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