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A new Atlanta restaurant has opened in the Candler Park neighborhood. Lazy Betty, a modern eatery from Executive Chef/Partner Ron Hsu and Chef de Cuisine/Partner Aaron Phillips, opened its doors on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Lazy Betty is located on Dekalb Ave in the space formerly occupied by Radial Cafe. Lazy Betty is currently set up to offer a select number of patrons exclusivity by serving a la carte dining options for walk-in guests and two tasting menu options, available for reservations only.
Opening in Candler Park: New Atlanta restaurant Lazy Betty
Lazy Betty will offer two different tasting menus –– one of them will be the seven-course Lazy Betty Tasting Menu and the other will be a 10-course Chef’s Tasting Menu, available at the chef counter.
After hosting preview supper club dinners last year and working to conceptualize our space, we are excited to open our doors and get cooking,” says Ron Hsu. “Lazy Betty has a great team, and we are proud to offer something new and special in Atlanta.”
What’s on the menu on Lazy Betty?
Delightful dishes on the opening tasting menus include Charred Spanish Octopus with fermented black bean and Pearson peaches; “Steak and Eggs” with wasabi and ponzu-scented jus; Cauliflower “Bone Marrow” with onion marmalade; and Foie Gras with “preserved” gooseberries and petite salad. Tasting menu reservations can be made in advance through Resy.
Where is Lazy Betty located?
Lazy Betty is located at 1530 Dekalb Ave. NE, Atlanta, Ga 30307. Here is a map to help you find it.
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It’s a happy time around metro Atlanta this week. That’s because Chick-Fil-A is offering free breakfast all week. Here’s how to get free food at Chick-Fil-A.
The promotion began Monday, Feb. 11 and will run through the 16th. Customers can enjoy one free breakfast entree at any participating local Chick-fil-A store.
Free breakfast at Chick-Fil-A
Here’s how to get free food at Chick-Fil A this week
- Download the Chick-Fil-A app or log into your Chick-Fil-A One account.
- From there, just choose a free Chicken Biscuit, Chick-n-Minis, Hash Brown Scramble Bowl, or Egg White Grill.
Your free Chick-Fil-A break is good for one person per visit.
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The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, one of the most anticipated film festivals in the Southeast, has announced its full 2019 movie lineup. The festival runs from February 6 through February 26, 2019 at various venues in metro Atlanta.
Previously, the AJFF announces its Opening Night film slate, which features the Israeli dramedy “Shoelaces,” but now we’re getting a look at what the highly heralded film festival has in store for its whole 2019 campaign.
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival announces 2019 movie slate, schedule
In its 19th year, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival presents 180 screenings, with a decidedly international influence: 76 of the films are from 24 counties. Film lovers can expect a wide and diverse slate when it comes to genre and subject matter, with films delving into such topics as life in Israel, anti-Semitism, the LGBTQ experience, the arts, journalism, social justice issues and more.
The film festival will take place all over town, including at the following locations: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, Regal Perimeter Pointe, Regal Atlantic Station, UA Tara Cinemas, and The Woodruff Arts Center.
“We’re proud to bring audiences a lineup that will not only be exhilarating and entertaining but challenging and compelling,” says Kenny Blank, Executive Director of AJFF. “Our filmgoing experience is shaped by the social and political tides of our time, and certainly this year’s lineup includes films that will provoke audiences to think in new ways and see their world in a new light. From dramas that tug on the heartstrings, to comedies that lift our spirits, and documentaries that both inform and entertain, there is a rewarding and enriching movie experience awaiting audiences of all faiths and backgrounds.”
Here are some of the films on tap for the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 2019
Tickets go on sale via AJFF.org beginning Monday, January 28 at 10:00 AM. Ticket prices include:
- $36 for Opening Night General Admission (includes complimentary parking and film)
- $36 for Young Professionals Night, Presented by ACCESS (includes pre-show party and film)
- $36 for Closing Night (includes complimentary parking, film, and post-screening food tasting)
- $15 for General Admission
- $13 for Matinees and Seniors/Students/Children
For more information, visit AJFF.org. Stay connected via social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and use #AJFF2019.
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Very soon, there’s going to be a fusion like you’ve never seen or heard: The Pancakes & Booze Art Show will commence at the Georgia Freight Depot in Midtown.
The art show is slated for March 29.
The Pancakes & Booze Art Show provides art lovers an opportunity to explore more than 500 pieces of artwork created by some 100+ artists local to Atlanta’s unparalleled art scene. Alongside an immensely wide variety of pop art, fine art, and photography; show goers can sip on some of the dankest craft beer or signature cocktails while consuming free pancakes over and over again.
-100+ Emerging Local Artists
-Live Body Painting
– Live Art
– FREE Pancake Bar
– 21+ EVENT
– 8pm – 2am$10 Door (cash only)
$15 Line Jumper (limited quantities)Address:
Georgia Freight Depot
65 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Atlanta, GA 30334
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NaanStop has opened at Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta. The new Atlanta restaurant specializing in fresh Indian food is expanding in its hometown.
NaanStop was started by Neal and Samir Idnani, two metro Atlanta brothers. The concept actually owes much of its beginnings to Los Angeles. That’s where the brothers opened a food truck in January 2011 in order to learn the restaurant business and what it takes to serve people on a daily basis.
NaanStop opens Atlantic Station location in Midtown
At Atlantic Station, NaanStop takes over in the space formerly occupied by Tin Drum Asian Kitchen near the escalator.
Favorite menu items at NaanStop include Chicken Tikka Masala, Kabob, Chola
and Punjabi Dal.NaanStop is a fast-casual Indian restaurant with the goal of turning Indian cuisine into everyday fare at your kitchen table.
Where is NaanStop located in Atlanta?
NaanStop is located at the following locations around Atlanta:
NaanStop downtown:
64 Broad St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303NaanStop Buckhead
3420 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305NaanStop Atlantic Station
265 18th St NW #4110, Atlanta, GA 30363
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A food hall is being built at Colony Square, AtlantaFi has learned. The food hall will be called “Main & Main” and be operated by hospitality group Oz Rey LLC out of Texas.
The plans call for between 15 and 18 food options adn two bars in the food hall. Unlike the other two food halls in Midtown — Ponce City Market and Krog Street Market — the Colony Square food hall may display more ethnic foods, if what they’ve done in Houston is a guide.
Colony Square getting a food hall
The Colony Square food hall is slated to open in 2020. It will size at 22,500 square feet. No tenants have been announced, but Goronkin said to look for cuisine centered around oyster, Vietnamese food and tacos.
The food hall is part of the $400 million renovation being done at the Midtown Atlanta location. Oz Rey is also the developers behind a proposed food hall in Gwinnett County’s Revel mixed-used development.
Colony Square is in the midst of planning on a massive redevelopment project that will bring ultimately bring new retail space, a food hall and movie theater to Peachtree by November 2019.
Iselle Kitchen + Bar is another Atlanta restaurant set to open at Colony Square. The eatery is set to make its debut in the fall of 2019, as we previously reported.
In 2018, Colony Square launched a partnership with Fooda to bring “restaurant pop-ups” to the Midtown development.
Colony Square scored a deal with office lunch outprint Fooda to bring pop-up shop food options to Midtown. Fooda will bring daily eats to the complex from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Read more: Colony Square teams up with Fooda ‘Pop-Ups’
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Hip-hop artist and producer Anderson .Paak is slated to perform at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta on Feb. 18, 2019. Anderson swings through the ATL on the heels of his new album “Oxnard,” two years removed from his breakthrough LP “Malibu.”
Anderson’s funk-tinged music, rapping and singing all combine to form an original soundtrack to millennial life today. With Dr. Dre as his mentor and maestro, Anderson takes “Oxnard” listeners through the anals of South Central with some heavyweight help from the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg and others.
Coming to Atlanta’ Roxy: Anderson .Paak
With his band The Free Nationals providing the musical accompaniment, Anderson’s set on Feb. 18 will consist of an eclectic mix of hip-hop, R&B and soul.As a music venue, the Roxy more than holds up its end of the bargain as a must-visit acoustic theater that bounces sound off its hallowed walls as good as any stadium.Buy Anderson .Paak tickets here
In addition to notable West Coast artists, “Oxnard” features features from J. Cole, Q-Tip and more. Here’s Anderson’s video for “TINTS” featuring Kendrick Lamar.
If you’re down for some soulful West Coastin’ then this show is for you. The show starts at 8 p.m.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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If you know about the Hop City Craft Beer & Wine team, you know that fresh brews are in their blood. Their new concept, Boxcar, is about to do for food what Hop City does for beer in Atlanta. Boxcar is set to open on Friday, March 1, 2019.
Read more: We tried Boxcar’s Beef Burger
The new Atlanta restaurant will open in the West End’s Lee + White development at 1020 White St. SW. Boxcar will join other establishments there such as Monday Night Brewing, Wild Heaven Beer, Honeysuckle Gelato and more.
Boxcar brewpub opens in Atlanta’s West End
Boxcar will be the second restaurant in metro Atlanta for the Hop City team. Inspired by urban freight train and railroad vibes, the establishment will be the style of grafitti chic. Gracing the walls will be a mural from well-known Atlanta artist Catlanta.
What’s on the menu at Boxcar?
Boxcar will specialize in well-made pub food i.e. neighborhood-friendly burgers, sandwiches and salads. For hearty eaters, large plates sourced from local farmers will be on the menu weekly.
Menu favorites will include: the “Lobstah Roll,” Yuzu Fried Chicken and Roasted Beet Carpaccio as well as elevated bar classics like the Soft Baked Pretzel and the Boxcar Beef Burger.
For craft beer heads, Boxcar will have a team of “beer nerds” to help patrons choose among 80 rotating draft choices at two different beer, wine and cocktail bars.
“Our retail space will be a little more curated on the beer side with closer to 1,000 choices compared to the 1,900 or so at our original Westside store,” Owner Kraig Torres said in a written statement. “It will still be the best our local, national and worldwide brewers have to offer…with a focus on freshness. You’ll also see a generous selection of small-production wines hand-picked by our equally-passionate wine team. We hope we have created a warm, friendly environment for enthusiasts of all things food and drink.”
Boxcar is a Lee + White development, the local company behind some of the Atlanta Beltline’s most successful food and beverage projects.
Boxcar joins a successful stable of Atlanta brewpubs under the Hop City umbrella, including Monday Night Brewing, Wild Heaven and Best End Brewpub.
Where is Boxcar located in Atlanta?
Boxcar is located in historic West End at 1020 White St. SW. Here is a map to help you find it.
What are Boxcar’s hours of operation?
Boxcar will be open Sunday from 11 am to 10 pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 5 pm to 10 pm and Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 12 am. Hop City’s retail area will be open Monday-Thursday from 11 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 12 am and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 10 pm.
Showing its humanitarian side, a portion of Boxcar’s sales will go to the Atlanta Mission. Hop City will also be partnering with WorkSource Georgia to help keep longtime West End residents working to earn a living wage.
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The “Legends Live Atlanta,” concert will kick off the Super Bowl weekend on Friday, February 1st at College Park’s Georgia International Convention Center, located at 2000 Convention Center Concourse.
“Legends Live Atlanta” will feature a star-studded music lineup including Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, the Isley Brothers, Keke Wyatt and more. V103’s morning on-air personality Frank Ski will serve as host for the event.
More than 2 million people are expected to flood the city over the course of the week. Scores of volunteers are being put into place, the city is rolling out the welcome mat and thousands of people have put their homes up for rent on Airbnb for the big game.
For the “Legends Live Atlanta” concert, doors open at 5:45 p.m. for the 7:00 p.m. show. “Legends Live Atlanta” is being produced and promoted by B Bold Entertainment together with Total Access Talent.
“There will be a lot going on in the city that weekend. We wanted to produce an amazing live concert experience inspired by the rich history of Atlanta for music lovers and fans that want to share in the ambiance and excitement of the Big Game,” says concert organizer Melissa Sessoms.
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Bon Ton is kicking off Mardi Gras season in Atlanta with a New Orleans-inspired cocktail menu, launching Friday, February 1.
Atlantans can get their Mardi Gras fix full of king cake, beads, and cocktails without having to cross over west of the Mississippi. The Atlanta restaurant will keep the party started until March 5 – aka Fat Tuesday – with an all day party full of fun and surprises.
Come check out Bon Ton’s Mardi Gras menu
Every year around this time, Mardi Gras ushers in good food, fun and drinks in south Louisiana, but new Atlanta restaurants as well as old ones are letting the good times roll as well!
Bon Ton is owned and operated by Big Citizen Partners Darren Carr and Eric Simpkins alongside Chef Hieu Pham of Crawfish Shack Seafood.
The restaurant is known for such dishes as its Crab Cake Entree, Crabstravaganza, Heart Stopper Fried Feast and more.
What are Bon Ton’s hours of operation?
Bon Ton is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 2:00 am and Sunday, 11:00 am to 12:00 am.