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Phipps Plaza has long been one of Atlanta’s best malls. Now the space will be the site of a planned food hall and much more as part of a major renovation taking place at the Buckhead landmark.
Plans for the One Phipps Plaza project, first announced in 2017 under an initial iteration, have expanded in recent months due to feedback from Buckhead business and civic leaders.
What’s Included In One Phipps Plaza In Atlanta?
One Phipps Plaza has three major components that will serve as the centerpiece of the project. They are:
- A Food Hall
- Office Space
- The Nobu Hotel & Restaurant
This article will tell you everything you need to know about One Phipps Plaza.
When Will One Phipps Plaza Be Finished?
The completion date for One Phipps Plaza is “late 2022,” according to the developer’s website.
As it stands, One Phipps Plaza will be a 13-story, Class A office tower adjacent to the shops and retail at Phipps Plaza.
One thing the One Phipps Plaza mixed-use development project intends to do is lean away from the corporate environment that has long been associated with the area.
Phipps Plaza Food Hall
One of the biggest pieces of news coming out about One Phipps Plaza is its plans for a 10,000-square-foot food hall. Atlanta has quite a few of them now.
The food hall will be part of the project’s Food/Fitness building. In addition to that, it will also include:
- A rooftop pool
- A spa
- A cafe
- Two floors of fitness space
- 40,000 square feet of entertainment and dining space
Office Space
When it comes to office space, there’ll be no shortage of it in One Phipps Plaza. The plans call for 13,000 square feet of office space, including co-working environs.
Some features of One Phipps Plaza include:
- Walkable greenspace for visitors as well as employees
- More accessibility to Georgia 400
- More retail and residential opportunities
Nobo Hotel & Restaurant
Also part of the project is the 10,000-square-foot Nobu Hotel and Restaurant, which was first announced in 2017.
Actor Robert DeNiro, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and film producer Meir Teper are all proprietors in the concept.
The Nobu restaurant group operates out of nearly 20 hotels and 40+ restaurants across the world.
Some top dishes from Nobu’s menu include:
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One Phipps Plaza is a major move by Simon Property Group, which is one of the largest retail companies in the world. When it’s all said and done, Atlanta will be even more of a destination for food, entertainment and fun things to do.
The ATL has other cool eateries as well. If you’re gluten-free, there’s plenty of options. Same goes for keto-friendly restaurants or Asian fare in Atlanta.
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A new brunch spot is opening soon along the famed Main Street corridor of College Park, Georgia. The Breakfast Boys will serve breakfast and brunch all day, AtlantaFi.com has learned.
Coming To College Park: The Breakfast Boys
The Breakfast Boys is the latest venture from Lorenzo Wyche of Lorenzo Wyche Restaurants, a boutique food services company that has brought Gocha’s Breakfast Bar and Breakfast at Barneys and more to the city. Gregory “Gee” and Juan Smalls, the owners of Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen, are also proprietors of the Breakfast Boys.
What’s On The Menu At Breakfast Boys?
From a look at the menu, the Breakfast Boys have ambitious plans to appeal to the savory eater with a hearty appetite.
Here are some menu favorites you can expect:
- Handmade Brioche Beignets
- Crispy Catfish With Shrimp & Grits
- Oatmeal Brulee
- Green Eggs and Lamb
- Vegan English Breakfast
On the Breakfast Boys’ Instagram page, it says the eatery is opening in “spring 2021,” so we’re eagerly awaiting!
Where Is The Breakfast Boys Located?
The Breakfast Boys is located at 3387 College Park, GA. 30337 on the main drag. Here’s a map to help you find it.
The Breakfast Boys is just one eatery you’ll love on Atlanta’s south side. And College Park’s restaurants are a big part of that.
Just a few miles way, East Point’s Camp Creek area has numerous restaurants with some of the very best dining on Atlanta’s South Side.
See more of metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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If you love authentic Mexican cuisine and agave-based drinks, you’re going to love Antiguo Lobo, a new restaurant and tequila bar opening in downtown Chamblee.
Antiquo Lobo, which means “Old Wolf” in Spanish, is the latest eatery from restaurateur Jesús Oñate Jr., whose father embedded in him an appreciation for dishes from the elder’s home state in western Mexico: Jalisco.
“I’m honored to carry on my father’s legacy with this new restaurant, which is a homecoming of sorts as my father opened his first restaurant in the U.S. in Chamblee,” he says in a written statement.
What’s On The Menu At Antiquo Lobo?
Antiquo Lobo promises a creative menu that lends heavily on locally sourced ingredients when possible. There will be the customary small plates, ensaladas (salads), sopas (soups), but also larger entrees.
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”14″ display=”basic_slideshow”]Customers can expect to fall in love with the restaurant’s signature dish, Molcajete El Monstruo, which will be served in a volcanic rock mortar (‘molcajete’ in Spanish).
Molcajete El Monstruo can be served with a choice of steak, grilled chicken or shrimp; green onion; grilled queso fresco; tomato; nopal cactus; tomatillo cream salsa; rice and beans.
You also can’t miss with the:
- Enchiladas Verdes – tinga, tomatillo cream, rice, refried black beans, crema, cotija and
- Pollo al mole – mole poblano, rice, refried black beans, toasted sesame seeds, cotija.
- “Old South Tex-Mex” items like Nachos and Burritos and assorted street tacos served on house-made corn tortillas
Where Is Antiquo Lobo Located?
Antiquo Lobo is located at 5370 Peachtree Road, Suite A Chamblee, GA 30341. Here’s a map to help you find it.
When it opens, Antiquo Lobo will serve lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday.as far as COVID-19 protocols, Antiguo Lobo will have several safety measures in place including:
- Mandatory masks for all staff and guests unless seated
- Limited capacity
- Daily wellness checks for all employees
- Socially distanced tables
- Enhanced sanitation and surface disinfecting
Where To Eat Mexican In Atlanta
We told you that Antiquo Lobo is authentically Mexican, but we can’t sleep on the other awesome eateries in Chamblee, especially those up and down the venerated Buford Highway.
Aside from Antiquo Lobo, Jesus Jr.’s other metro Atlanta restaurants are Zapata in Norcross, Taqueria on Broad in Atlanta’s Five Points neighborhood and Monterrey of Marietta.
Here are some of the city’s best Mexican restaurants.
The city has some good restaurants in each quadrant of the city: East, West, North, South. All you need to do is think about what you have a taste for. Italian? Soul food? Tex-Mex? Atlanta has it all.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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Terri Nichelle-Bradley says it wasn’t one epiphany that sparked Brown Toy Box, her direct-to-consumer subscription business that bolsters representation and self-esteem in young people of color. There were several.
“I was working at a rec center in college and befriending a little boy who was fascinated with building bridges,” she told AtlantaFi in an email interview. “But his interests weren’t encouraged or cultivated.”
Brown Toy Box Brings Representation, Culture To Children
Bradley also says her early family life in Minnesota helped shape her business immeasurably. “From my mother ensuring all of her children had positive representation around us all of the time as a child.”
And, finally, the Atlanta entrepreneur says, the idea came from “wanting my black children to know about black trailblazers and innovators beyond the context of slavery or the civil rights movement.”
So she leaned on her 20 years of public relations and marketing experience to create Brown Toy Box, culturally curated enrichment boxes that include games, toys and activities that come with educational gifts as well.
“Our products and programs are very specific to exposing black children to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math),” Bradley says. “We want them to see trailblazers who went before them in those associated industries and be inspired by that. Therefore, in every box that goes out along with the activity or game/toy, we include a book featuring a real-life black person that has made amazing contributions to the particular theme we are focusing on, or we include a book on an black child hero, also doing something along that theme.”
Bradley, who serves as the Atlanta Chapter Chair for Women in Toys, says it is her personal mission to normalize representation of children of color in books, toys and activities. “My goal is to amplify the African American consumer’s voice in the children’s product space. . My goal is to bring as many women of color into the industry as possible.”
Bradley’s company recently launched an Indiegogo campaign supporting HEY! Helping Empower Youth get 100 boxes to children on the Westside and Southside schools.
As for Brown Toy Box, Bradley has ambitious plans to expand its reach into homes, businesses and schools in the near future.
“Ultimately, I am working to make Brown Toy Box the Walt Disney Company for Black children globally,” she says. “My vision for Brown Toy Box is to continue to grow our subscription box business, but also to create digital content, branded products, publishing and events.”
Bradley says African-American buying power continues to be a cultural force, yet remains one of the most underutilized markets for growth — but she’s determined to change that.
“I know that I am doing good work and working to change how black children see themselves and ultimately their futures. What other children’s product companies don’t understand is that our $1 trillion purchasing power needs to be respected. I am very excited to think about where we will be five years from now.”
Final Word
A huge congratulations to Bradley, who recently inked an agreement to sell Brown Toy Box in Target stores nationwide!
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If you’re looking for a job, here you go: Best Buy is one of many companies currently hiring in Atlanta.
Like many companies, the roles available right now include both part- and full-time positions. In this article, we’re going to show you what you need to do to get hired at Best Buy.
Best Buy Is Hiring In Atlanta
The electronics retailer periodically hosts job fairs at its stores across the metro Atlanta area. We will keep you updated on when one is coming up.
To see positions that are currently open, go to bestbuy-jobs.com/explore-careers.
If you know what position you’re looking for, search for it. Also don’t forget to add your specific city to the search.
How Much Does Best Buy Pay An Hour?
Since August 2020, Best Buy has been giving its U.S employees a starting pay of $15 an hour. Of course, depending on your position and experience, you can earn a lot more.
What Types Of Positions Is Best Buy Hiring For?
Best Buy has several positions open right now. Looking at their website, here’s a sample view of some of the jobs they have.
- Geek Squad Advanced Repair Agent — Part-Time
- Inventory / Merchandising / Product Flow Specialist — Part-Time
- AT&T Specialist — Full-Time
- Geek Squad Consultation Agent — Part-Time
- Appliance Specialist — Full-Time
Last Thought
Best Buy says job applicants can apply in person or online. Interviews will take place the same day with potential on-the-spot job offers.
To get any job, you need to look your best. Make sure you are well rehearsed with your interview answers and come off naturally.
If your interview is via videoconference service like Zoom, here’s how to ace it.
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Popular grocery store Publix has adopted new hours along with “Senior Hours” in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. but the retailer has adjusted them closer to normal operations.
In this article, we will tell you the operating hours of Publix in Atlanta, Georgia, which is typically the same for most cities in the Southeast in Eastern Standard Time.
What Time Does Publix Open?
Publix in Atlanta, Georgia opens at 7 a.m. This is a change from what the operating hours were when the pandemic first began.
What Time Does Publix Close?
Publix now closes at 10 p.m. in Atlanta, Georgia. This also applies to store locations across the state.
If you remember, Publix changed its hours to accommodate the national lockdown announced in April 2020:
“To better serve our customers, give our store teams time to conduct additional preventive sanitation and restock product on shelves, beginning Saturday, March 14, Publix Super Markets will adjust store and pharmacy hours companywide to close at 8 p.m. nightly until further notice,” the company said at the time.
The retailer also closed earlier to restock shelves as well as give their staffs some time to rest.
Publix has said that its routine cleaning and sanitation standards were already on par with guidelines established by the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“Additionally, we’ve put in place a heightened disinfection response program. We’ve also suspended food demonstrations in our stores until further notice,” the company said.
Does Publix Still Have Senior Hours?
Like many retailers, Publix had adopted Senior Hours to help older ones do their shopping without competition from the general public. But the store ended designated Senior Hours after several months and resume normal operating hours for all shoppers.
Finally
If you plan to shop at a local Publix, you might call ahead and check the website to see if the item you need is in stock.
The demand for household items like Clorox Wipes, hand sanitizer and toilet tissue has been so substantial that the grocery store has decided to change its hours to close earlier.
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If you’re looking for some masks in Atlanta, you probably already know that supplies can be fluid. No matter if you want to buy surgical masks, N95 or KN95 masks, they can be found on the internet.
In this article, we’ll share some places where you can find masks online as well as local places where you can purchase masks to protect you against COVID-19.
As the pandemic continues to rage, the importance of wearing a mask has only grown. The result has been that store shelves have seldom been able to keep a steady surplus of masks. If you don’t want to make your own, what kind of mask should you buy?
What Kind Of Mask Should I Buy?
The basic functions of a mask are to stop droplets from entering your mouth and nose. But that can be hard to decipher when you’re looking for deals in-store or online.
When shopping for a mask, buy those that have at least two layers of fabric. What you don’t want is a mask that is too large or too small or doesn’t cover your nose and mouth.
For easy adjusting, the masks should loop around the ears or be able to be tied behind the head.
Do Cloth Masks Protect Me Against COVID?
Most health experts say that cloth masks work fine in preventing the spread of droplets from the wearer. According to the CDC, face masks are required in public settings during the pandemic.
Cloth masks also can help reduce the chance that you’ll infect others if you have the virus.
On the other hand, the gold standard for facial protection against COVID are N95 masks, according to health experts.
When shopping for a face mask, here are some do’s and don’ts you want to consider.
Do Don’t Wear Two Masks If Possible Wear Masks That Are Hard To Breathe Through Completely Cover Your Nose & Mouth Wear Masks With Exhalation Values Or Vents Make Sure It Fits Snug With No Gaps Wear Disposable Masks Over And Over Again These stores in your local area have N95 masks in stock as of this writing. The following retail stores don’t carry N95 masks but they do have varieties of surgical and cloth face masks for sale.
Where To Find N95 Masks Online
Unless you are a health professional, you likely won’t be needing to order N95 masks online. But if you’re a private citizen just trying to protect yourself by buying masks approved by either the CDC and the FDA, the internet’s the place.
Let’s look at some N95 masks you can purchase online.
N95MaskCo.com
The N95 mask distributor N95MaskCo.com sells several packs of respirator-level masks. A 5-pack for $49.99 is a top seller.
Bonafidemasks.com
At Bonafidemasks.com, you can buy from the largest authorized distributor of Powecom masks in the United States and Canada.
Amazon
This Kimberly-Clark N95 Pouch Respirator mask provides a minimum of 95% filtration efficiency of 0.3 micron particles; N95 NIOSH approved (TC# 84A-9042).
Home Depot
Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement store, sells masks online as well as in-store. As an example, they currently have a 10-pack of KN95 masks for $23.
Conclusion
The CDC has advised wearing a cloth face covering for those out in public spaces, like grocery stores and pharmacies, where it could be hard to properly socially distance.
If you’re looking to source face masks, surgical masks, face shields and other PPE, these Georgia distributors have what you need.
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In addition to malls, many Atlanta boutiques and consignment shops have daily deals so that you can save money.
Atlanta’s retail scene continues to be a bright spot for the local economy — and that means more sales for everyone!
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“War is hell.” That familiar phrase was reportedly first uttered by Union General Tecumseh Sherman during the Civil War. Sherman commanded more than 100,000 troops as destroyed the American South town by town in the infamous “March to the Sea.”
Did You Know About The Slave Auction House In Atlanta?
One of the cities in his wake was Atlanta, then a teetering rail town. There are photographs that exist of much of the carnage, thanks to official Union photographer George N. Barnard, who was embedded with the soldiers.
In 1866, Barnard published one of the most important war photography projects of all time, “Photographic Views of Sherman’s Campaign.”
Much of Atlanta’s landscape was part of Sherman’s activities. As Georgia Tech’s historical account observes, “In anticipation of advancing Union troops in the summer of 1864, several forts were built on what is now Georgia Tech land. Seen as strategically high ground, land along the southern edge of campus was cleared and fortified by the Confederacy to prevent direct frontal attacks on the city.”
One of the more iconic pictures taken during Sherman’s invasion of Atlanta shows a structure on Whitehall Street used to hold slave auctions all but abandoned. Whitehall Street today is in the middle of a den of old, abandoned buildings, open and wild fields and liquor stores.
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Tyler Perry became a billionaire movie mogul by making movies out of his plays. He honed his craft until he became a household name. Now Tyler Perry Studios is one of the largest movie studios in the world.
If you’ve ever wanted to see inside it, here’s your chance to grab a glimpse of cinematic genius up close.
Here’s A Look Inside Tyler Perry Studios In Atlanta
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia. Tyler Perry Studios is set up to lead the way for Atlanta as well as the state.
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”3″ display=”basic_slideshow”]Perry prides himself on making films that relate to his audience despite the qualms from Hollywood producers to appeal to a wider demographic.
How Big Is Tyler Perry Studios?
Tyler Perry Studios sits on 350 acres, including 200 acres of greenspace. The property houses a movie studio, 40 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
In addition, the property has 12 sound stages, all of which are named after cinema icons.
What Films Have Been Made At Tyler Perry Studios?
A short list of the productions he’s doing with BET Plus include:- Sistas,
- The Oval
- Bruh
- Ruthless
Movies like Black Panther, Dolemite is My Name, Bad Boys For Life and Coming 2 America have also filmed at Tyler Perry Studios.
Is Tyler Perry Studios Open To The Public?
Save for the occasional private tour, COVID-19 pandemic has shut down any plans for a public tour at Tyler Perry Studios. Visitors are able to enter the grounds and drive around the roundabout to see a glimpse of the property beyond the front gates.
Aside from a visitor’s center, there’s nothing else an ordinary citizen can see at Tyler Perry Studios, but hopefully he will open it up for tours soon.
Here’s a video tour of Tyler Perry Studios given by the man himself:
Final Word
One thing is for certain: Perry is always hiring. Are you interested in becoming an actor in Atlanta? You’re in the right place!
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Another premium Mexican eatery has opened in Buckhead. In early January 2021, Botica opened inside the space formerly occupied by the Watershed.
The eatery, which was set to open in November 2020, is the handiwork of Chef immo Alboumeh, whose extensive culinary experience is informed from his time spent in f Lebanon, Italy and Spain.
Mexican And Spain Eatery Botica Opens In Atlanta
“Chef Mimmo Alboumeh, who grew up in Lebanon, Italy and Spain, began his culinary career in Mexican restaurants more than 20 years ago, bringing with him the cultural influence and cooking of his upbringing,” it says on Botica’s website. “The Botica menu is inspired by street style tacos and Chef Mimmo’s unique brand of hybrid cuisine.”
What’s On Botica’s Menu?
Photo credit: Botica You may be wondering what’s on Botica’s menu. The Atlanta restaurant features in-house smoked meats, homemade dressings, salsas, sauces and a made-from-scratch menu.
The eatery also offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am to 4 pm, with Mimmo’s signature savory dishes and bottomless Mimosas.
Where Is Botica Located?
Botica is located in the Brookwood Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, just south of Buckhead. Here is a map of the eatery to help you find it at 1820 Peachtree Road, NW, Unit 3 Atlanta, GA 30309.
Botica is one of the best black restaurants in Atlanta, and there are plenty others. If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.
As for eateries below I-20, these Southside Atlanta restaurants have developed quite a following.The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
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