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Actor and former Stone Mountain resident Donald Glover is dishing on season 3 of his hit TV show “Atlanta,” saying that the FX show will take a lesson from how Kanye West has developed his early productions.“I align the seasons I think, to me, like Kanye records,” Glover said at an Emmys FYC screening and panel for the show on Friday night in Los Angeles. “I feel like this is our ‘Graduation.’ This is probably our most accessible but also the realest — an honest version of it — and I feel like the most enjoyable, like the third album.”Atlanta FX renewed for season 3
The show was recently given a third season by FX executives, who praised it for its honest and comedic portrayal of life for young black men.Atlanta is phenomenal, achieving and exceeding what few television series have done,” FX programming head NickGrad was quoted as saying. “With Atlanta Robbin’ Season, Donald and his collaborators elevated the series to even greater heights, building on the enormous success of their award-winning first season. We’re grateful to the producers and our extraordinary cast and crew for achieving this level of excellence, and we share the excitement with our audience about the third season knowing they will continue to take us to unexpected and thrilling places.”Glover, who also moonlights as a successful rapper named Childish Gambino, says the cast is eager to build on the show’s success.“We were all on iMessage together and kind of talking about it, and I think people were really hungry to like beat ourselves, which is great,: he told the panel.The show also stars Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Stanfield and Zazie Beetz. -
Tex-Mex is huge in metro Atlanta. Seemingly on every corner, you can find fare from Spanish-speaking nations in all their deliciousness. One of the main Tex-Mex fixtures in the area has been Willy’s Mexicana Grill.
Now the Perimeter location is celebrating 15 years and with Burritohead-pleasing numbers: $5 burritos and $7 price points for fresh, made-to-order favorites all day long on Tuesday, June 19.
June 19: Willy’s Mexicana Grill In Dunwoody Offering $5 Burritos
On that day, 10% of the sales will be donated to Heritage Sandy Springs, directly benefiting the neighborhood. Willy’s also will recognize its employees, so dedicated to serving and pleasing guests. Stop by the 1100 Hammond Drive, NE location between 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
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If you’re familiar with Be Steadwell, you know the singer-songwriter-filmmaker is a force of nature. The Washington, D.C.-based artist will be in the ATL on July 1 to perform at the Red Light Cafe in Midtown Atlanta.
July 1: An Evening with Be Steadwell
With roots in jazz, a capella and folk, Be calls her music “queer pop,” The independent artist has performed at a number of high-profile events, including the Women’s March in 2017. She is known for her style of self-harmonizing (vocal layering) and even beat boxing.
In her journey to becoming an accomplished songwriter, Be Steadwell produced a film called “Vow of Silence,” which received awards at film festivals around the world, including Black Star, QWOCMAP, and Fringe Fest UK. Issa Rae Featured the song in her Short Film Sundays series.
Be said that she’s actually been working on another film, in addition to producing music.
“I’m working on a feature; it’s very slow going,” she told AZ Magazine in 2016. “You know when you’re not in school and you’re not surrounded by a community of people who are workshopping with you? It’s just very hard to motivate yourself. But a part of me feels like until I do this feature, there’s something missing. I really feel like I have do it. My goal is to produce it by 2017.
Be Steadwell will perform Sunday, July 1, 2018, 8 – 10:00 p.m.
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From June 9-16, restaurants around Atlanta’s Perimeter area will be serving up something special. It’s called Dunwoody Restaurant Week, an annual celebration of all things delicious in the north DeKalb city.
Now in its seventh year, Dunwoody Restaurant Week allows you to sample some of the best food and drink in north Atlanta — all for a set price.
Participating restaurants encourage customers to put their best forks forward and see what all the shouting is about, from stellar entrees to best-kept-secret desserts and more.
Here are the participating restaurants:
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse | $45 Dinner Menu
Grecian Gyro | $10 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
The Bird | $10 Lunch Menu
The Capital Grille | $45 Dinner Menu
Novo Cucina | $15 Lunch Menu + $30 Dinner Menu
Crema Espresso Gourmet | $15 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Gilly’s | menu coming soon
J. Christopher’s | $10 Breakfast Menu + $12.50 Lunch Menu
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar | $30 Dinner Menu
Viceroy Royal Indian Dining | $10 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
E. 48th Street Market | $10 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Da Vinci’s Donuts | Specialty Menu
El Azteca | menu coming soon
McKendrick’s Steak House | $25 Lunch Menu
Your Pie | $15 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Vino Venue | Specialty Wine Menu + $30 Dinner Menu
Eclipse di Luna | $15 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Ali’s Cookies | Specialty Menu
Simha Fusion | $10 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Carbonara Trattoria | menu coming soon
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks | $15 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse | $45 Dinner Menu
Portico Global Cuisine | $25 Lunch Menu + $45 Dinner Menu
Diced Foods | menu coming soon
Seasons 52 | $20 Lunch Menu + $35 Dinner Menu
Sage Woodfire Tavern | menu coming soonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiomQnvVD4U
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A new restaurant, Flower Child, is set to open its doors in Buckhead this spring, AtlantaFi has learned. The concept is promoting the tagline “Healthy food for a happy world.”
The eatery will open at the Shops Around Lenox around the second week of July, according to reports. It is in four states so far, including Arizona, California, Texas and Nevada. Georgia would mark the concept’s first foray down South.
“Flower Child serves tasty, nourishing food for the free-spirited. Our bowls, wraps, grains, and greens are all made with fresh and responsibly-sourced ingredients that revitalize your body, mind, and soul,” a writeup on the site’s website says.
Another location is slated to open in Sandy Springs in the fall, according to news reports.
“Whether you plan to pick up and peace out, or you’re content to settle in to our cheery, colorful environment, you’ll be greeted with lightning-fast service and a smile. We’re all about happiness-prioritized dining with nutritional fare you’ll crave,” the eatery says.
The restaurant is being brought to The A by Fox Restaurants Concept, the same people behind nearby True Food Kitchen.
“They’re two different dining experiences: True Food is full-service, sit-down, with a bar. Flower Child has a different price point and a more casual environment,” owner Sam Fox says, according to Atlantamagazine.com. “We like the area. There’s a yoga place, a Lululemon, and a good health vibe.”
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ONE Musicfest has announced the lineup for its 2018 festival and it promises to be a doozy. The two-day music festival slated for Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9 at Central Park in Atlanta will feature a who’s who among music greats.
The ONE Musicfest lineup so far is Nas, Cardi B, Miguel, T.I., Jeezy, Big Sean, Kelis, Brandy, August Greene, Big KRIT, George Clinton & Parliament and more.
ONE Musicfest 2018: Music lineups announced
Billed as one of the nation’s “Can’t Miss Festivals,” ONE Musicfest is in its ninth year with a first-ever weekend of high-energy performances and unique cultural experiences. More than 20,000 people attended last year and even more are expected this year.
“We are all super excited about OMF2018,” says founder Jason “J” Carter. “Growing into a two-day festival allows us to expand our roster, highlight more of the music that we love and give our audience an experience unlike any!”
Purchase your tickets today at ONEMusicfest.com.
Complete List of Currently Announced Performers for ONE Musicfest 2018 (in alphabetical order):
- August Greene featuring Common, Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins
- Big KRIT
- Big Sean
- Brandy
- Cardi B
- Davido
- DJ Nabs’ ATL Crunk Set featuring YoungBloodz, Ying Yang Twins, Eastside Boyz, Trillville, Kilo Ali and DJ Taz
- DVSN
- George Clinton & Parliament
- Goldlink
- Jeezy
- Jessie Reyez
- Kelis
- Miguel
- Nas
- Rapsody
- St Beauty
- T.I.
- Teedra Moses
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Although Atlanta is landlocked, you’d be surprised to learn how many people are true oyster-heads in the metro area. Lots of them come from coastal communities and port cities in Maryland, New Orleans or West Coast Pacific spots.
Enter Holeman and Finch Public House: The restaurant is offering $1 oysters every week day in an ongoing promotion. What is a public house, you ask?
“A Public House is traditionally the center of its community; a place to gather and enjoy a respite from the day,” the eatery’s website says. “Here we converse, debate, and celebrate each other over a cold beer, a well-made drink or a generous glass of wine. We are devoted to delicious food, well-made drinks & enjoyable experiences.”
Check out this cool gastropub located at 2277 Peachtree Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30309
Today 5 PM · Holeman and Finch Public House · Atlanta
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Google continues to be a business behemoth for Georgians as small and large companies take advantage of the search engine’s various tools to reach customers and turn a profit. Last year, Google’s vast network of services helped more than 44,000 advertisers, publishers and nonprofits in Georgia to drum up $5.65 billion in economic activity last year.
The findings come from Google’s 2017 economic impact report, which was recently released. The report highlights many of the successful ways businesses across the United States have been able to use Google. Just with the company’s search and advertising tools alone, Google provided $283 billion in economic activity to 1.5 million businesses, nonprofits and website publishers across the United States.
In Georgia, businesses and nonprofits capitalized on $14.5 million in free advertising through the Google Ad Grants program in 2017. More than 44,000 state businesses, website publishers and nonprofits also took advantage of Google’s advertising tools, AdWords and AdSense last year.
Google also continues to be a Georgia employer, with offices in Atlanta and Austell, and a data center in Douglas County. Speaking of Douglas, that’s where Carousel Designs is located. The Douglasville baby-bedding company uses Google’s services to reach customers online.
The company, which began in 1988 as a four-person cut-and-sew operation is now a modern, direct-to-consumer business that now offers over 100 bedding collections to customers across the United States and Canada.
Today they have around 70 employees, most of them Douglas natives. “It’s something we’re very proud of,” co-owner Allan Sicat says in the report “not only being made in the USA, but also being able to create these opportunities right here in Douglasville.”
“The secret to our success is innovation,” co-owner Leah Sicat, Allan’s wife, was quoted as saying. “Don’t stay the same, keep innovating, and give customers what they want. When you do all those things and experience growth, then you’ll be able to create jobs and give back to the communities that are important to you.”
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Believe it or not, a lot of metro Atlanta restaurants don’t have proper happy hours. But that’s not the case at Sage Woodfire Tavern in Atlanta.
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If you want to get your drink on what’s better than enjoying free food along with it? Sage Woodfire Tavern in Buckhead is giving you the goods!!! The restaurant offers complimentary hors d’oeuvres from Monday through Friday starting at 4 p.m. on the patio, the lounge or bar.
Not only can you get your fill of awesome drinks (try the “Memorial Day Lemon Drop” is made with Smirnoff Vodka, Grenadine, and Blue Curacao) but you can also snack on an assortment of small bites.
But there’s more … starting at 6 p.m. each weekday, you can enjoy the relaxing sounds of live music at Sage Buckhead. The restaurant is located near Leno Square at 3379 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326.
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Atlanta has been chosen as one of three cities where the nation’s first house call veterinary franchise will launch. MVS Pet Care, which has a network of house call veterinarians, announced the changes recently as part of a major expansion in the Northeast and Southeast.
MVS (Mobile Veterinary Services) says Atlanta, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are the latest cities added to the network just three months after the service’s debut.
MVS’s business model allows individual veterinarians to start their own house call practice, or to add mobile capabilities to an existing practice, with the support and full backing of a corporate network.
Ian Haywood and Emanuel Graves are taking the lead in expanding the franchises. Both will operate two house call vans in each city by July 2018, the company said in a press release.
Haywood and Graves are actively seeking licensed veterinarians to conduct the house calls. To learn the art of the veterinary house call, veterinarians will receive thorough, hands-on training with Dr. Jeremy Gransky, a DVM and MVS partner with 13 years experience.
“Pets and their families in Boston have overwhelmingly embraced the house call concept operated by Dr. Gransky over the years,” said MVS Pet Care CEO Todd Giatrelis. “Now, pets and their families throughout Atlanta, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh will have access to the highest quality veterinary care, right in the comfort of their own homes – and this is just the start of it, three months in.”