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Enjoy delightful dishes from the best 20 chefs in Buckhead this weekend at the Taste of Buckhead. Come out and sample beverages (wine, beer, and spirits), and visit vendors at American Spirit Works. This is a 21+ event.
Restaurants, breweries and pastry shops in Buckhead will all have samplings of their fare for people to try.
Taste of Buckhead 2019: Everything you need to know
You can expect to see many of the best restaurants in Buckhead, including American Food & Beverage, Kitchen & Que, A Piece of Cake, Bistro Niko, Davio’s, Del Frisco’s Grille, Doraku Sushi, Eclipse di Luna and more.
What are prices for the Taste of Buckhead? Tickets cost $75 for general admission and$125 for VIP.
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North Georgia has a new restaurant, courtesy of the Maven Restaurant Group: Tocayo opened to the public recently in Forsyth County.
Tocayo is a fast-casual taco stand that pulls its influences from Mexican street food.
Taco stand Tocayo opens in Forsyth County
We can’t wait to try the food at Tocayo, but it seems promising.
One thing we do know is that the restaurant is currently hiring. See other metro Atlanta jobs here.
First impressions go a long way: The eatery’s Instagram is a beautiful collage curated by artist @ashwilsony.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, is pretty crazy right now. 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.
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Good help is hard to find, and if you’ve got a business, you already know that. Atlanta has a lot of hard workers, but it can be hard to find good employees.
If you’re a business owner looking to find good workers, you know how hard the struggle is. Customers won’t wait for you to put the right people in place before they take their business elsewhere. So what are you to do?
3 places to find good employees in Atlanta
You can find the right people in Georgia and particularly metro Atlanta. Here’s how to find them:
Georgia Department of Labor
You can find good workers that are registered with the Georgia Department of Labor. If you are a business owner, complete an Employer Request for Contact Form or email the nearest GDOL Career Center and learn how to work with them to find the workers you need.
Also, you can participate in GDOL sponsored or co-sponsored Job Fairs & Other Events.
Visit EmployGeorgia.com
At EmployGeorgia.com, you can post job openings to see the talent pool of state applicants. Once you get set up with the site, here are some other things you can do:
- Search résumés and save your searches
- Receive email alerts of new job seeker résumés
- Invite potential candidates to apply
Georgia Workforce & Education
Georgia Workforce & Education bills itself as “the No. 1 workforce development program in the country,” and they may not be far off from it.
The center also boasts Georgia Quick Start, a training program that rapidly acclimates the worker to the job.
Of course, there’s a few more places to try to find employees in Georgia, but as for the most successful ones, these are it.
Up next: Best work-from-home jobs in Atlanta
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Ever want to get your vehicle cleaned up and grab a bite at the same time? You can do just that at Eco Car Spa and Amazing Salads and Smoothies in Atlanta.
The eatery recently opened for business in West Midtown. It is open for business 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Now serving in Atlanta: Eco Car Spa and Amazing Salads & Smoothie
Now you can take care of your car and your cravings at this waterless car wash is located at 900 Northside Dr., NW 30318 Atlanta Ga. Here’s a map to help you find it.
The business is owned by Lemont Bradley, who also owns Auto Spa Bistro.What’s on the menu at Eco Car Spa?
The dining options at Eco Car Spa and Amazing Salads and Smoothies are plentiful: Customers can get smoothies, juices, salads, soups, sandwiches and more.
Those healthy options aren’t the only things people in Atlanta are eating.
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken a/nd waffles.
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New York entrepreneur and reality TV star Yandy Smith-Harris says she’s relocated to Atlanta. The move comes as Smith raises her profile in business.
She’s been busy promoting her Yelle skincare line, which is made for people of color.
“I love Atlanta. There are so many young, successful brown people in such a concentrated space. When I walk through Atlanta, I am so motivated by all the black people that own businesses. I’m so motivated by all the women millionaires here.”
“I just bought a house in Atlanta,” she says. “We just closed two weeks ago.”
But Harris says don’t get it twisted: “I’m still a New York girl … but I also have a house here because Atlanta just motivates me.”
Harris isn’t the only celebrity that has relocated to call Atlanta home. The music industry has lured many singers, rappers and producers. But a large number of them were also born here.
Up next: Yandy Smith-Harris dishes on Yelle skincare line
Yandy Smith Shares What Inspired Her To Create Yelle Skincare
Atlanta has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.
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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A former NBA wife is using her voice these ways to uplift the masses. Siohvaughn L Funches-Wade, the former wife of retired basketball star Dwyane Wade, has launched a podcast as part of her A Woman’s Worth Foundation.
The new podcast is called “Faith Comes by Hearing” and features life wisdom and practical tools to help listeners fulfill their purpose in life.
Through the Faith Comes by Hearing Podcast, Funches-Wade aims to supply subscribers with practical provisions for their lives, families and careers.
For more information, see A Woman’s Worth Foundation’s Podcast page.
Atlanta has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.
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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Ready to dress for the caper? Come out for Markster Con’s own Atlanta Cosplay Crawl on Friday, October 18, 2019.
The event will include going to five pubs and numerous photo op stations to help get those cosplay images you’ve been seeking.
Atlanta Cosplay Crawl: Everything you need to know
By this time DragonCon 2019 will be in the books and you’ll know which cosplay you’ll want to showcase!
WATCH THIS VIDEO
This will be a great chance for you to mingle with your fellow 21+ cosplayers as you travel from pub to pub…think of it as a moving party.
And, with this being a Cosplay event, we can’t do it without having some great photo stations set up, included with an Adv. Tickets.
Get Tickets To This Event
Edited photos will be available online a short while after the event, once participating photographers have time to edit/tweak the images.
For those who have been to the annual HAIR OF THE DRAGON (Atlanta’s cosplay photo studio party, all ages) it will have a resemblance of that but instead of a large photo studio will also incorporate more of a party atmosphere once the various pubs are visited, along with exclusive drink and food specials.
NOTE: The venue/pub that will serve as Registration will be announced soon (i.e. TBA)
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like:
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The Kirkwood Wine Stroll is set to take place on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. The Eastside Atlanta event pays homage to the neighborhood with food, and wines from across the globe.
The Kirkwood Wine Stroll features more than 40 locations pour a sample of red and white wine and will offer light snacks.
Kirkwood Wine Stroll: Everything you need to know
Attendees also can enjoy food via small plates available and dine-in specials at Kirkwood restaurants. Other businesses will offer specials, discounts, prize drawings, demonstrations.
Early bird tickts are $40 and the week of event price is $50.
Get tickets here
Get your Early Bird ticket and enjoy over 80+ wines and three stages of live local music. Beer and food for purchase.
The Kirkwood Wine Stroll will run from 7 to 10 p.m. There are two locations for check in located on Hosea Williams Drive near the following businesses:
Sherwin Williams at Hosea Williams Dr. corner of Howard St. NE Urban Pie at Hosea Williams Drive and corner of Kirkwood Rd.
Check-In will open at 7 pm and will close at 9 pm.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like:
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Acclaimed astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is coming to Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Tyson, a bestselling author and the host of “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey,” will hosting an evening dedicated to “Letters from an Astrophysicist.”
Neil deGrasse Tyson brings Letters from an Astrophysicist to Cobb
bestselling author and Director of Hayden Planetarium, will be hosting an evening dedicated to “Letters from an Astrophysicist” at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m.
The evening will feature Tyson peeling back the layers of his very public persona and fame by unveiling his candid correspondence with people across the world.
Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com, the Cobb Energy Centre Box Office, and (800) 982-2787. Ticket prices start at $46, plus applicable fees.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like:
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“Coming 2 America” is hiring actors in Atlanta for various roles. Filming will take place over the next few months and casting directors are hiring for roles. Here’s what you need to know about this Coming 2 America casting call in Atlanta.
The film, which is being produced by “Blackish” showrunner Kenya Barris, features an all-star ensemble cast of new actors joining the franchise as well as old actors reprising their roles.
Coming 2 America casting call: Filming in Atlanta details
Here’s what the film description says: “Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet the unlikely heir to the throne of Zamunda. A sequel to the 1988 comedy ‘Coming to America.'”
Coming 2 America casting call: How to apply
***The QUEST***
You will need to be available for a October 16 & 17 to shoot scenes.
Here’s what producers are looking for:
Work Dates: TUESDAY 10/15, WEDNESDAY 10/16 -and- THURSDAY 10/17
Fitting will also be required – date TBD during week of 10/7-10/11
Rate: $150/12
Location: Atlanta, GAAFRICAN GOSPEL CHOIR: Male and Female who can portray AFRICAN, able to portray age range 18-40, would be mouthing to a pre-record playback in 3 part harmony, so looking for people that understand harmonizing. Even though you are only mouthing – it is definitely preferable to have actual singers who can decipher between different musical parts. Prefer an actual existing choir but will also consider individual singer types
If this is you please submit a clear photo(s), name, number height, weight, sizes and musical/singing/choir experience to QUEST@CENTRALCASTING.COM
Please put GOSPEL CHOIR in the subject line.
More roles available for ‘Coming 2 America: The Quest’
MULTIPLE WORK DATES: Tentatively 10/17, 10/18, 10/21, 10/23, 10/24, 10/25 – Must have flexible and open availability to be available as needed
Fitting: WEDNESDAY 9/11/19 at 9am or 1:30pm depending on role (*MUST be able to attend this fitting on this date!) Fitting paid at 1/4 check ($20/2)
Rate: $80/8
Location: Atlanta, GAROYAL COURT and PALACE OFFICIALS: Men who can portray AFRICAN, able to portray age range 30-70, conservative, upscale, distinguished, regal. No Facial hair, No visible tattoos. Natural hair colors/styles. Men: sizes 36-44R chest/jacket. Fitting time: 9:00am
If this is you please submit a clear photo(s), name, number height, weight and sizes to QUEST@CENTRALCASTING.COM
Please put ROYAL PALACE in the subject line.
**The QUEST***
Work Date: TUES 10/15 and WEDS 10/16, *MUST be available for BOTH listed dates and have flexible availability to allow for schedule changes.
Fitting Date: FRIDAY 10/11/19 (*MUST be able to attend fitting on this date and time)
Rate: $80/8
Location: Atlanta, GAINTERNATIONAL PALACE GUESTS: MALE who can portray ASIAN or INDIAN or HISPANIC or MIDDLE EASTERN, able to portray age range 30-65, upscale, conservative, professional.
If this is you please submit a clear photo(s), name, number height, weight and sizes to QUEST@CENTRALCASTING.COM
Please put INTERNATIONAL PALACE GUEST in the subject line.
**IF YOU HAVE ALREADY BEEN PREFIT or are scheduled to be prefit IN A DIFFERENT ROLE – PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT FOR THIS!–
There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls