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The hot chicken wars are literally heating up in Atlanta, Hattie B’s is slated to come to the city. Its doors are slated to open on July 12, according to news reports.
The restaurant is owned and run by the Bishop family out of Tennessee, specifically Nick Bishop Sr. and his son Nick Bishop Jr. The duo plan to open shop in what was formerly a Philips gas station smack-dab in the middle of Little 5 Points in MIdtown Atlanta.
New Atlanta restaurant opening: Hattie B’s
”We gravitate to unique buildings, often with a history, where we can express our brand and create an entertaining dining experience,” Bishop, Jr. told Eater. “We have an appreciation for historic buildings; especially these days as many are torn down. It takes time when you’re renovating a historic structure because you want to honor the history of the building while modernizing it and making it into a restaurant.”
If you know anything about Hattie B’s, you know that their chicken comes in tiers, or should we say, tears, due to the spiciness!
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The new Facebook Watch series “Queen America” casting in Atlanta for assorted roles, including photographers. They’re looking to shoot on July 4 in Jonesboro, according to the casting call.
The series, which stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, was created by Meaghan Oppenheimer (Fear the Walking Dead), “Queen America” is about a pageant coach who finds a young girl who has resisted other people’s worthwhile intentions to mold her into the next Miss America. Zeta-Jones plays Vicki Ellis, the coach tasked with mentoring Samantha Stone.
Facebook Watch’s ‘Queen America’ Casting In Atlanta
The show is produced by wiip (word.idea.imagination.production), a company run by former ABC Entertainment Group president Paul Lee. Bruna Papandrea’s imprint Made Up Stories, will serve as co-studio partner.
Here is what producers are looking for:
Filming on Wednesday, July 4:
Work: Tuesday 7.4
Rate: $75/8 + $5 Camera Bump
Location: Jonesboro, GAPhotographer w/ Gear: Men or Woman ages late 20’s-50’s to work with their own photography camera equipment. All ethnicity. Please either attach a photo or list the camera/camera equipment you own.
If this is you please submit a clear photo(s), name, number and sizes to QUEENAMERICA@CENTRALCASTING.COM
Please put “PHOTOGRAPHER” in the subject line
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North Fulton has a new restaurant to add to is collective palate: Coalition Food and Beverage opened its doors Tuesday, June 26 in downtown Alpharetta. The eatery is the third from the team that launched Roswell’s Table & Main in 2011 and Osteria Mattone in 2013.
Coalition Food and Beverage is spread across 3,331-square-feet of space and seats approximately 150 diners, including a bar, outdoor dining and private dining.
New Atlanta restaurant: Coalition Food & Beverage in Roswell
While not as stiff and contemporary-looking as many of the restaurants you’d see in Midtown, Coalition strives for a more urban aesthetic and community feel.
Crabcakes at Coalition Food & Beverage in Alpharetta. “We look to bring the vibrancy of the city – the steel, the noise, the action, the constant swirl of things – to the suburbs,” said Ryan Pernice, RO Hospitality founder and owner. “People should feel very far from their backyard grills when they’re here. They should feel like, ‘This is where the action is!’”
What’s on the menu at Coalition Food & Beverage?
Wanna know what to eat? See a sample of the menu below:
Take a look at the full men here: CFB Menu
Coalition Food and Beverage is open for dinner service Sunday through Thursday, from 4:30 – 9:30 p.m., and Friday through Saturday, from 4:30 – 10:30 p.m. Both lunch and brunch service will begin in weeks to follow. Parking is ample via street-side parking or the Teasley Place parking deck, which is complimentary to Coalition patrons.
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Mouth-watering lobster rolls, tacos, tots and more are on the menu at one of Atlanta’s newest restaurants, Cousins Maine Lobster at Lenox Square mall. The long anticipated restaurant is officially open for business. The Atlanta location joins other Southern eateries in Nashville and Raleigh.
Cousins Maine Lobster is located at 3393 Peachtree Rd NE #3052, Atlanta, GA 30326.
Here are some hits from the Cousins Main Lobster menu
The menu for the Atlanta location is a bit different from the others. Some of the mainstays are:
The company boasts that it was started like a Silicon Valley tech company. “In 2011, as Father Winter deposited snow on Boston, Jim made the trek out to Los Angeles to visit Sabin, for some vitamin D and to reconnect with Sabin. Over an afternoon of playing NHL ‘94, a game they began playing in Maine when it was released and still played on a daily basis in the CML offices 20 years later, the Cousins discussed business opportunities.”
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If you’re an Atlanta fan, you know that rapper T.I. is one of the home team’s biggest supporters. Yet this past weekend, the “Family Hustle” artist made this thoughts plan about supporting the Falcons and by extension the National Football League.
During a discussion at an event associated with the BET Awards, T.I. told sports journalist Jemele Hill that he won’t be riding with the Falcons this year – at least his dollars won’t.
On Monday, he tweeted: “Blacks in America spend $1.2 Trillion a yr,with the least participation or consideration to our needs.If WE make a conscious decision not to spend with a corporation. They MUST attend to our concerns. THATS OUR SUPER POWER!!!- Ye voice.”
Much has been made about how the NFL has been blackballing one of its most recognizable players for taking a knee on the sidelines during the national anthem. That controversy has spilled off the field as advertisers have threatened to leave the NFL and team owners have introduced penalties.
With the NFL season less than 90 days away, we want to hear from you. What do you think?
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Casting directors are looking for fresh faces for a Little Debbie commercial slated to be filmed in Atlanta. This is a paid gig and those chosen to be cast may make $500 for a single day of shooting plus $2,500 for the buyout if it’s used in the final commercial.
Tiffany Company Casting is looking for real families, groups of friends, real cowboys, real bakery workers, real fishermen, bus drivers, couples and individuals ages 5 to 99 for an upcoming TV commercial. These would be non-actors in the area who are families or employed within respective fields.
This is a commercial shoot for Little Debbie treats so those submitting should also be fans of Little Debbie products.
This is only open to folks living in and around the Atlanta, Georgia area, so please only apply if you fit the specifications and live in the area as travel is not provided. This is a paid gig and those cast may make $500 for the 1 day shoot plus $2500 for the buyout if their shoot is used in the final commercial.
How to submit:
- Send the following info to @tiffanycompanycasting.com
- Name and ages
- Contact number and email
- Recent photos of yourself and family
- In 2-3 sentences, tell us about yourself and how you love Little Debbie snacks and treats
- List your food allergies
See more Atlanta area casting calls.
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A 90-minute show about how black kids geek out is long overdue in Atlanta. Coming to Dad’s Garage in Midtown Atlanta is such an event.Starring Avery Sharpe, Jon Wierenga, Candy McLellan and Jon Carr, “Black Nerd” is what you get when you combine Dragon Con with Tyler Perry, or at least that’s what the promo says.“What happens when a black kid prefers listening to Weird Al over Kendrick Lamar, attend Dragon Con over the Jay-Z Concert, or Star Wars over Tyler Perry (there is still some debate about the prequels)? It’s the TV show Atlanta meets Dragon Con as the creator of the Dad’s Garage show “Wrath of Con” brings you a dark comedy about a young man’s journey navigating the expectations of his black family and white friends. When race and geekdom collide you get a Black Nerd.”July 13 – August 4
All tickets start at the listed price point, but are subject to change with inventory.
Thursday @ 8pm:
Just Seats: $15.50 online, $17.50 phone & door
Delta First Class Seats: $22.50 online, $24.50 phone, not available at door
Friday @ 8pm:
Just Seats: $17.50 online, $19.50 phone & door
Delta First Class Seats: $24.50 online, $26.50 phone, not available at door
Saturday @ 8pm:
Just Seats: $20.50 online, $22.50 phone & door
Delta First Class Seats: $27.50 online, $29.50 phone, not available at door -
The Atlanta Dream have had an uneven season so far, a grueling road schedule and cohesiveness issues have continued to take their toll on the young players. But Friday, June 22 in front of thousands of fans at McCamish Pavilion, the Dream came up big in a come-from-behind 75-70 victory over the Connecticut Sun.
The Dream surged in the third and fourth quarters, where they went on a 24-0 run. Much of it was carried by Angel McCoughtry’s game-high 25 points. Brittney Sykes scored 13 points, Damiris Dantas chipped in 11, and Elizabeth Williams came up big with 10 rebounds and three blocks.
Atlanta Dream defeat Sun with furious comeback
The Sun controlled the game early, storming out to an early 12-point lead in the second quarter. The third stanza featured more of the same as Shekinna Stricklen’s three-pointer lifted the opponent’s lead to 13.
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If you like fresh salad with lots of protein and healthy options, you’re going to love this: Salata is slated to open in Peachtree Center on Thursday, June 28.
The new location in downtown Atlanta will be the fifth of 20 Salata eateries planned for metro Atlanta. Another popular location in Midtown’s Atlantic Station.
Salata opens June 28 at Peachtree Center in downtown Atlanta
Guests can expect an array of lettuces, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, seeds, nuts, chicken, seafood and vegan proteins. The restaurant makes all of its dressings, soups and sauces in-house.
The downtown Atlanta eatery will be open Monday through Friday – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
On the day of its grand opening, 25% of the day’s sales will be donated to Hands On Atlanta, a nonprofit group helping metro Atlanta’s most vulnerable people.
There will also be a raffle, photo booth and complimentary popsicles from Steel City Pops to the first 100 guests. Not to be outdone, all attendees will be gifted with some Salata swag with their purchase.
Photo credit: Jeff Moore Additionally, guests will be invited to enter a raffle to win an array of incredible prizes: 1 guest will win free Salata for a year, and 1 lucky guest will win a Fitbit Alta. Five guests will win free Salata for a month, two guests will win $50 gift cards, and four guests will win $25 gift cards.
When: Ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 28 from 10 – 11 a.m. Regular business hours to follow.
Where: Salata, 231 Peachtree St NE, Ste B14, Atlanta, Ga. 30303
READ MORE: Salata opens in Atlantic Station in Midtown
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It’s back and better than ever. The 3rd Annual HiFi Buys Guy’s Night Out takes place Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. ET. at HiFi Buys located at 3157 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30305.
Guys Night Out – Thursday, June 21 in Buckhead
The Buckhead event will feature an evening for the connoisseur of fine luxury items and high end audio.
Enjoy complimentary hot shaves, luxury showcases and demos, select cigars, as well as light bites & libations.
Local vendors include: Brown & Co. Jewelers, Davidoff Of Geneva, Groomed, Don Nacho Tequilla and MotorCars of Georgia.
Audio vendors doing demos include: Audioquest, Bluesound/NAD, Brinkmann/PrimaLuna, dCS, Vandersteen, KEF, Monitor Audio, Pro-Ject Audio, Sonance, Sonos and Sony.
This event is complimentary and open to the public.