Category: Atlanta

  • Cupcake Wars Is Coming To Atlanta
    Atlanta

    Cupcake Wars Is Coming To Atlanta
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com September 10, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Grab your icing, folks. Cupcake Wars is coming to Atlanta. The event will take place at the Raddison Hotel Atlanta-Marietta, 1775 Parkway Place SE Marietta, GA 30067.

    More than 16 Atlanta bakers will compete for a $500 grand prize on Sunday October 7, 2018. Doors Open at 3 p.m.

    Each baker will have the opportunity to showcase their pastry chef abilities with two different flavors of cupcakes.

    The professional judges will assess the taste, density and creative presentation of each entry.  There is also an opportunity to win the People’s Choice Award whose winner is chosen by the attendees of the event.

    Trophies will be awarded to both winners.

    Attendees come ready with their dancing shoes, sweet tooth and “to go” containers.

    There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.

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  • Atlanta Breaks Ground on the Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry
    Atlanta

    Westside Park At Bellwood Quarry: This Is What It Will Look Like
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com September 6, 2018
    3 Min Read

    The most exciting development in Atlanta real estate is the Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry. Nearly one year after the city of Atlanta released renderings showing what it will look like, Atlantans how have a clearer picture courtesy of a groundbreaking ceremony, which took place this week.

    The quarry project, which borders the Chattahoochee River and Hemphill Water Treatment Plant, will include nearly 300 acres of park space.

    Atlanta Breaks Ground on the Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry (PICS)

    “The Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry will change the surrounding landscape far beyond just being the largest greenspace in the city,” Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said in a written statement. “The park will become ground zero for some of the biggest economic investments ever seen on the Westside of Atlanta. It will help neighborhoods here thrive and return to their former glory, as well as be the home of an important back-up water source for the entire city.”

    A $26.5 million project, the initial phase of the future Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry will include a park gateway entrance at the intersection of Johnson Road and Grove Park Place on the north side of the park.

    How Big is Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry?

    The Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry encompasses 280 acres of greenland, wilderness and cleared-out rock quarry.

    How Will Adjacent Neighborhoods Benefit? 

    The design will provide lighting, signage, well-designed graphics and will promote pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

    The restoration of Grove Park Place will include the removal of invasive species, resurfacing of the roadway, and the rehabilitation of vegetation along the corridor.

    Additionally, the grand overlook area will maximize breathtaking panoramic views of the reservoir and the Atlanta skyline. Visitors will also be able to experience the quarry by ADA accessible trails leading to the grand overlook.

    “The Department of Parks and Recreation is excited to break ground today on the Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry,” said Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Amy Phuong. “Since being appointed as Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner in 2015, it has been an honor and privilege to help increase access to greenspace and to help grow our programs and facilities in our recreation centers. I am proud to be here today celebrating the beginning of this transformative project and to thank Mayor Bottoms and City leaders for their commitment to this park and our city.”

    See more renderings of the quarry here.
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  • best black-owned restaurants in Atlanta, Greens & Gravy
    Atlanta / Business

    Black Restaurant Week Atlanta: September 2-16: What To Know
    cj-johnson-2 September 5, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Black Restaurant Week Atlanta is back in the city this week, giving lovers of diverse cuisine tons of flavorful dishes to enjoy. The event runs from Sunday, Sept. 2-16, 2018 and is aimed at promoting Atlanta’s African-American owned restaurants, food businesses and farms.

    The second annual event also considers its mission as one that educates and raises awareness of the black culinary industry in the United States and its plights and delights.

    Black Restaurant Week takes its goal of creating experiences that will cater to a diverse culture of tastemakers, professionals and area foodies seriously. That’s why you can take part in food tastings, exhibits as well as workshops centered on how to make good food.

    Black Restaurant Week Atlanta 2018
    Photographer: Oliver Sjöström, https://ollivves.com 

    Read more: NOSH: Black Restaurant Week’s Great Tasting

    Black Restaurant Week LLC began in 2016 in Houston. Texas. The event was an instant success, generating more than $50,000 of revenue for the local economy through black-owned restaurants.

    Here are Black Restaurant Week Atlanta events

    Aroma: Culinary Panel Discussion

    September 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Bytes, 848 Spring Street Northwest, #Suite A
    Atlanta,Georgia30305 United States    + Google Map

    Art of Flavor: Pop Up Dinner

    September 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Parlor, 249-A Peters Street SW
    Atlanta,GA30313 United States    + Google Map

    More Black Restaurant Week Atlanta Events

    Nosh Culinary Showcase

    September 13 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    595 North Event Center, 595 North Avenue NW
    Atlanta ,GA30318 United States    + Google Map

    Soundbites: Food Truck Park

    September 15 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Atlanta Food Truck Park, 1850 Howell Mill Rd NW
    Atlanta, 30318 United States     + Google Map

    Besides Black Restaurant Week, there are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.

    Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!

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  • Sandy Springs Restaurant Casi Cielo Opening Thursday
    Atlanta

    New Restaurant Alert: Casi Cielo Opens In Sandy Springs
    cj-johnson-2 September 5, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Casi Cielo, a chef-driven, upscale-casual dining eatery, had a soft opening on Thursday, September 8, 2018, according to the AJC. The opening means the eatery is taking reservations, the newspaper reports.

    Casi Cielo, which was first slated to open in late August, comes to us from the same people who brought metro Atlanta the venerable La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant. This time, the purveyors, La Cosecha Group, will serve locales tasty dishes featuring artisanal Oaxacan cuisine.

    Casi Cielo restaurant opening in Sandy Springs

    The 135-seat restaurant in the Modera mixed-use development includes a patio and full bar with over 50 types of Mezcals – the largest collection in Atlanta. Patrons have premium cocktails at their call, but also a generous selection of wines from Spanish-speaking countries including Argentina, Uruguay, Spain, Mexico and Chile, just a cork pop away.

    Read more: Best new restaurants to try in 2019 (PICS)

    The eatery  also features water infused daily with fruits and herbs via a SonicPrep Ultrasonic Homogenizer machine, from which low-heat sound waves create a smooth infusion of flavors and aromas.

    Casi Cielo also serves as the U.S. debut of Executive Chef Juan Ruiz, who earned his kitchen stripes from the maternal side of his family  in his native Bogota, Colombia. His culinary expertise includes stints in the esteemed kitchens of Palacio de Congresos El Kursaal (three Michelin Stars; Barcelona, Spain), Hotel Finca Lérida (one Michelin Star; at the base of Volcán Barú in Panama), and many other elite restaurants.

    “Everything served at the restaurant is designed to stimulate the senses and entice the palate. We respect the ingredients, history and traditions of Mexican cuisine and pride ourselves in doing things the right way- no shortcuts,” Ruiz said in a written statement.

    Casi Cielo is located at 6125 Roswell Road Atlanta, GA 30328,  where patrons can get lunch and dinner Monday – Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Friday / Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.

    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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  • Buckhead's Duck Donuts hosts #instasweet competition
    Atlanta

    Duck Donuts In Buckhead Hosts #Instasweet Competition
    cj-johnson-2 September 5, 2018
    2 Min Read

     

    If you’re a social media hound and donut lover, this is all you! Some of the top Instagram influencers around Atlanta have devised their very own creative concoctions featuring Duck Donuts’ made-to-order donuts.

    Thanks to all the awesome toppings and flavors available, this is obviously one mouth-watering endeavor. So how can you play a part? Well, Atlantans are invited to order and vote for their favorites at Duck Donuts Buckhead (3655 Roswell Rd., NE, Suite 210).

    It’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it. The Instagrammer who has the most guests order his or her donut through Sept. 9 will win a cash prize, a Duck Donuts trophy and ultimate bragging rights.

    There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.

    Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!

     

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  • things to do this week in Atlanta - Childish Gambino performs in Duluth
    Atlanta

    Things To Do In Atlanta Tonight: Childish Gambino Performs In Duluth
    cj-johnson-2 September 4, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Childish Gambino is coming home to Atlanta to perform selected hits along with Rae Sremmurd. If you’re looking for musical things to do in Atlanta this week, this is it.

    Gambino aka Donald Glover is one of the biggest names in entertainment. In addition to having a career as a singer/rapper, Glover also stars in the highly acclaimed FX show “Atlanta.”

    Glover was born and raised in nearby Stone Mountain in DeKalb County, so he knows his way around. He will be performing on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth.

    Gambino late last week dropped “Feels Like Summer,” a new song and animated video featuring some of your favorite rappers.

    There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.

    Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!

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  • 6th Annual Beltline Wine Stroll On Eastside Trail
    Atlanta / Business / Things To Do

    6th Annual Beltline Wine Stroll On Eastside Trail
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com September 4, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Get ready for the 6th annual Beltline Wine Stroll! Walk along a one-mile stretch of the Eastside Trail through Poncey-Highland, Inman Park and the Old Fourth Ward while sampling wine at selected venues.

    The event will be held Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 1 – 5 PM EDT. You can check in under the Freedom Parkway bridge near the Old Fourth Ward Skate Park, Beltline Eastside Trail 830 Willoughby Way Atlanta, GA 30312.

    Many of last year’s favorite venues will be returning this year along with some great new participants including Bar Mercado and Revolution Donuts!

    VIP ticket to VinoTeca in Inman Quarter. In addition to the other venues, VIP ticket holders will enjoy exclusive access to VinoTeca’s tasting room from 1:00 – 4:00pm.

    FAQ

    Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

    You must be 21 with valid ID to participate in the wine stroll. Please remember to bring your ID.

    Can I bring my baby/young toddler?

    Yes, babies and toddlers in baby backpacks or stollers are welcome.

    What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

    There isn’t any designated parking for the wine stroll. Please plan to walk or bike to the event.

    Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

    Contact Eric Goldberg: ericgold@mindspring.com or Amy Higgins: ahigginsaia@gmail.com with questions.

    Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

    Yes. Please send us a quick e-mail with the name of the person who will be using your ticket so that we can update our guest list.

    Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

    For quicker and easier check-in, please bring your printed ticket. (No worries if you happen to forget your ticket though. We will have the guest list at the welcome table so you can check in by name without your printed ticket.)

    What is the refund policy?

    This is a rain or shine event.

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  • things to do in Atlanta this weekend
    Atlanta

    Things To Do in Atlanta This Weekend: College Football, Festivals, Dragon Con And More
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com August 31, 2018
    3 Min Read

    This is one of those weekends in Atlanta that they warn you about: Good food, live music, sports and parties are everywhere. There are so many things to do in Atlanta this weekend, it’s hard to keep up, but let’s try, shall we?

    In downtown Atlanta, alone we have two college football games and Dragon Con, the largest pop culture convention in the U.S.

    On Labor Day, the party don’t stop: City Winery at Ponce City Market is hosting a Labor Day party on its expansive patio from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, September 3, 2018. But let’s just deal with Saturday for a minute.

    Things to do in Atlanta this weekend: Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018

    Things to do in Atlanta this weekend: Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018

    There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.

    Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!

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  • New food competition filming in Atlanta
    Atlanta / Casting Calls

    New Food Competition Series Filming In Atlanta
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com August 30, 2018
    1 Min Read

    Are you an amazing chef or cook? Have you ever wanted to open your own restaurant, but money or obligations got in the way? There’s a new food competition series filming in Atlanta.

    We’re looking for aspiring restaurateurs (men and women, ages 21-60) for a new food competition show that tests how you would handle owning your own restaurant.

    If you think your restaurant could be a smash hit, please send your name, age, story and recent pictures of yourself to generalcasting2018@gmail.com with the subject line “RESTAURANT SHOW”.

    There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.

    Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!

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  • Atlanta / Things To Do

    Tee Up, ATL Featuring Big Boi At College Football Hall Of Fame
    cj-johnson-2 August 30, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Making for another Southernplayalistic evening this fall, Atlanta rapper Big Boi is scheduled to perform at Tee Up ATL,  the official kickoff party for the Tour Championship!

    Come party with the top PGA TOUR players and Atlanta sports stars as Big Boi performs live in concert with DJ Infamous and DJ Debonair on the 1s and 2s, hosted by Ryan Cameron. The event will be at the College Football Hall of Fame on Marietta Boulevard NW in downtown Atlanta.

    All proceeds benefit the East Lake Foundation and Purpose Built Communities.

    BUY TICKETS HERE

    Tickets include one free drink. The community celebration welcomes The Tour Championship back to the city on Monday, September 17, 2018. The event will feature a performance from hometown favorite Big Boi and the night will celebrate the PGA TOUR’s season-ending event as the top 30 players come to Atlanta to compete for the FedExCup.

    There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.

    Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!

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