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Night Market at The Home Depot Backyard is a new concept making its debut at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, October 3 from 6-10 p.m.
Night Market, an artisan food and beverage experience, will take place every first Thursday for the rest of 2019.
Night Market at the Home Depot Backyard: What’s in store
The market offers attendees live music, bites from top Atlanta chefs including Nick Leahy (AIX and Tin Tin), Conner Slewitzke (Gracious Plenty), Kevin Outz (The Spotted Trotter), and Howard Hsu (Sweet Auburn BBQ).
There will also be beverages from local experts like Kellie Thorn from the Hugh Acheson Restaurant Group, and an artisan market curated by Indie Craft Experience.
Where is the Home Depot Backyard located?
The Home Depot Backyard is located at 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA 30313. Here is a map to help you find it.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years.
Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta
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There’s a new place to eat in downtown Atlanta: The Pantry & Provisions recently opened inside the Healey Building.The fast-casual sandwich restaurant is different for Atlanta because it has been described as bodega-style. The eatery is brought to us by owner Brady Lowe.The Pantry & Provisions opens in Healey Building
The Pantry & Provisions will host a grand opening celebration on Sept. 30.“Our mission is to create a scalable restaurant model that operates on the values of inclusivity, sustainability, integrity, and responsibility,” Lowe says in a press release.What’s on the menu at The Pantry and Provisions?
The Pantry and Provisions has plenty of sandwiches, pastries and burgers for sale. Here is a pic of one option on the menu:
Fast-casual is also 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.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta
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The beautiful leaves are changing colors in Atlanta and you know what that means: Fall is officially here. If you’re looking for things to do in Atlanta in fall, you’ve come to the right place.
Atlanta’s beautiful tree canopy is turning brown and the leaves are beginning to fall, which is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the weather.
Hit the trails
Photo credit: Andrew Ridley via Unsplash The big advantage that autumn has over the other seasons is that it’s cooler so you can stand being outside longer. You also get to take in the brilliant colors of the leaves. And nowhere is this more apparent than on a trail.
You can find some great trails in all the major metropolitan counties surrounding Atlanta. Here are some great ones.
Go on a cider run
Drinking cider is not only a seasonal tradition in autumn, but it’s absolutely delicious. Here are Atlanta spots where you can get some good cider.
Of course, these are not all of the spots you can get cider in Atlanta. If you know of a place, let us know in the comments.
Big Springs Farm
2100 Sugar Pike Rd, Woodstock, GA 30188 |(678) 899-3900
Big Springs Farm in Woodstock has a vast pumpkin patch that has events such as a harvest festival and tractor show out there.Here’s what one Google reviewer says aobut Big Springs Farm: “So much fun! Def a must do in Fall. The candles are a great gift and beautiful assortment of pumpkins. Bouncy house and play bulls for kiddos. Loved the farms animals. Super sweet and will let you pet them.”Find your way through a corn maze
Photo credit: Jesse Gardner @plasticmind / Unsplash True, corn is not a major crop in Georgia, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t corn mazes in the metro area.Yule Forest
3565 GA-155 N, Stockbridge, GA 30281 | (770) 954-9356
Take the family to Yule Forest in nearby Stockbridge, Georgia for a fun time amidst nature. Yule Forest is one of the most fun places in Henry County.
Sleepy Hollow Farm
628 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127 | (770) 880-8846
Sleepy Hollow Farm in Powder Springs is a family-owned farm that offers escape rooms, hopper cabins and more for a good time.
Here’s what one Google reviewer says about Sleepy Hollow Farm: “Took my 10 year old brother and we had a blast today! The staff was very friendly and farm was very cute the kids could pet the goats and the little play ground was my brothers favorite. I was a little worried because of the reviews but I think for the money it’s fantastic. I don’t think it’s the most entertaining for just adults but if you have kids with you you’ll enjoy it.”
Berry Patch Farms
786 Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock, GA 30188 | (770) 926-0561
Come to Woodstock’s Berry Patch Farms if you want to take part in a harvest of pumpkins, berries and more. This family-run farm has Christmas trees, blueberry & pumpkin picking, hayrides, a playground, snacks and more.Here’s what one reviewer says about Berry Patch Farms: “Ever since moving to Georgia I have wanted to take the kids blueberry picking, and every year I have missed it because they get picked out so quickly. This time we made it on opening day and we managed to pick 8lbs of blueberries! No entry fee only pay by pound, and the farm itself was so charming! The staff was kind and accommodating and the whole experience was great.”Southern Belle Farm is about 40 minutes south of Atlanta and offers some great fruit picking and harvest events centered around pumpkins, berries and more.Here’s what one Google reviewer says about Southern Belle Farm: “I love this farm, I always go here for strawberry and peach picking. I enjoyed the farm here, just 35-40 minutes from Downtown ATLANTA. The place is cleaned and well maintained. The lovely peach orchard. Good place to get some photos too. I had a good time here .”Go for a hay ride
If you don’t think hay rides are fun, you haven’t been on the right hay ride. Here are some places to do hay rides in and around Atlanta:Attend a fall festival
All the fall festivals happening in Atlanta, there’s no reason why the whole family can’t have a good time out and about. Every weekend, there’s a fall festival to attend with food, live music and fun activities for the kids.
Visit a state park
Georgia has some of the most beautiful state parks in the Southeast. Check out this list of some of the best ones.
Explore all the things to do in Atlanta this fall
The autumn time is a good time to really explore Atlanta. 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
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The Regal Theater at Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta is getting a 4DX theater, according to an announcement.
The theater’s renovation will include “motion-enabled chairs, environmental controls for simulated weather and other conditions, and scent models,” the Atlanta Business Chronicle reports.
4DX movie theater coming to Midtown Atlanta
The redevelopment will include the building of a VIP area comprised of four auditoriums. The ticket windows will also be renovated as well.
The changes are part of a way to get movie-goers to come back to the theater rather than opt to watch films at home via streaming devices and cable TV.
Experiential retail environments will make people feel and smell what’s going on on-screen.
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DJ Envy, New York radio personality and producer, is hosting a real estate seminar in Atlanta. This event is set for Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, 11 a.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center, Building A, Room 302 – 305 Atlanta, GA 30313.
Join Cesar (flipping_nj) and DJ Envy for a life-changing experience where they share their knowledge and industry secrets.
Cesar & DJ Envy’s Real Estate Seminar come to Atlanta
Hear from real estate experts such as mortgage brokers, real estate attorneys, hard money lenders, credit consultants, construction and rehab professionals, and others who will walk you through the ins and outs of real estate.
If you’re an investor, first time home buyer, or interested in how to make money in real estate you cannot miss this seminar. Get ready to take notes in order to prepare yourself for a great investment! Space is limited.
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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Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta has some of the cheapest duty-free prices in America when it comes to liquor, according to a recent study.
An analysis by The Points Guy shows that Atlanta’s airport ranks high for spirit prices among domestic airports.
Report: Hartsfield among cheapest in U.S. for duty-free liquor
Of the four categories highlighted in the study, alcohol was the only one that Hartsfield ranked high for. Other categories were cosmetics, tobacco and fragrances.
According to the study, the cheapest U.S. airport for duty-free buys is Honolulu (HNL). Meanwhile, the most expensive was Seattle (SEA).
Here is a breakdown from the study:
Category
Cheapest Airports
Most Expensive Airports
Liquor Atlanta (ATL), Miami (MIA), Honolulu (HNL) Tampa (TPA), New York (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX) Cosmetics Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), New York (JFK) Seattle (SEA), Newark (EWR), Denver (DEN) Fragrances Las Vegas (LAS), New York (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX) Seattle (SEA), Denver (DEN), Tampa (TPA) Tobacco Honolulu (HNL), Charlotte (CLT), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Seattle (SEA), Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS) The results of the duty-free shopping study show that when it comes to buying thins in the airport, it pays to shop around.
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Louisiana Bistreaux opened its Buckhead location on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, AtlantaFi.com has learned. This is the restaurant’s third metro Atlanta location.
When it comes to all the wonderful Cajun dishes like et toufee, gumbo and anything with crawfish, Louisiana Bistreaux in East Point and Decatur rule the roux. Now, Louisiana Bistreaux in Buckhead does too.
Hampton Inn restaurant: Louisiana Bistreaux in Buckhead
The restaurant will open inside the Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place located off Piedmont Road and Peachtree Road.
Photo credit: Google Maps As Cajun cuisine goes in metro Atlanta, there have been many that have tried to master (imitate) it, but the results have fallen flat. But inside the perimeter, Louisiana Bistreaux has came the closest to authenticity.
Dishes like Cajun BBQ Shrimp, Crawfish Combo and Eggplant Atchafalaya have been standouts in the two metro Atlanta locations. As the restaurant continues to expand, Louisiana Bistreaux is poised to give seafood king Pappadeaux, which has two metro Atlanta locations, a run for its money.
Where is Louisiana Bistreaux Buckhead located?
The Louisiana Bistreaux Buckhead location is at 3312 Piedmont Road NE, 30305 Atlanta, Ga. Here is a map to help you find it.
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen an explosion in recent years.
Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta
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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.
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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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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
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