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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.
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Atlantans may be curious about some of the more fascinating buildings being refurbished in the city. Now’s your chance to learn more about one in them in particular.
On Friday, June 22 at 1 to 2 p.m., come tour the Switchyards Downtown Club and get the scoop on the only startup hub in the country focused exclusively on creating beautiful startups for consumers.
The space holds events like The Consumer Show and more. The Switchyard is located at 151 Ted Turner Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
The tour will be led by founder Michael Tavani and you’ll hear the vision for SDC as more than just a building, see the 1920’s renovated space, and learn about our membership options.
To get a feel for the soul of SDC, we encourage you to arrive 15 minutes early to grab a cup of coffee or stay after to hang-out/work in Western & Atlantic, the country’s first members-only coffee shop. Getting to Switchyards.
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None other than Sir Lucius Leftfoot performed at SunTrust Park on Saturday, June 23 after the 4:10 p.m. game against the Baltimore Orioles. Big Boi, known mostly around the world as one-half of the Atlanta rap duo Outkast, bumped a number of his hits from his third full-length solo album “Boomiverse.”
Big Boi, (real name Andre Patton) is a seven-time Grammy Award winning, RIAA diamond-certified musician with a string of hits to his credit.
The “Boomiverse” album track “All Night” was featured in Apple’s Animoji commercial. Big Boi is also well known for songs such as “In The South” featuring Gucci Mane and Pimp C and singles “Mic Jack” featuring Adam Levine and “Kill Jill” featuring Killer Mike & Jeezy.
Let’s Go Braves ! #Atliens @Braves @MLB pic.twitter.com/lqrrVbjnUz
— Big Boi (@BigBoi) June 23, 2018
After OutKast went on hiatus, Big Boi burst upon the scene by himself with his 2010 solo debut, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. The project reached #3 on the Billboard Top 200 and received unanimous critical acclaim with Pitchfork proclaiming it one of the “100 Best Albums of the Decade ‘So Far'” and topping year-end lists from Time, Paste, Vibe, and more.
@BigBoi did that at the #braves game !!! #Atlanta pic.twitter.com/6WJORvdNRG
— Work Hard Travel Well (@wh_travelwell) June 24, 2018
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The Atlanta Hawks are going to be making some big moves at the NBA Draft. Fans are invited to cheer the team on Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. at STATS for the 2018 Draft Viewing Party Driven By Kumho Tire.
The city’s biggest fans will get together to watch the team make three first-round selections during the 2018 NBA Draft.
The watch party is free and open to the public. There will be appearances by the Atlanta Hawks Cheerleaders, Harry the Hawk, Flight Crew, and more.
Tickets are FREE and required for entry, so claim them before they’re gone!
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Nope, everyone is welcome!
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Although we strongly advise taking MARTA or Uber, there are plenty of cash/card lots in Downtown Atlanta walking distance from STATS.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket(s) to the event?
Save the trees! No need to print your ticket(s). They will be emailed to you once you submit your order. On the day of the event, upon entering STATS, please show your mobile ticket.