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Nobu Hotel has opened its doors in Atlanta, Georgia. The long-awaited opening comes more than three years after the famed hotel’s entry into the Atlanta market was first announced with none other than Hollywood actor Robert De Niro.
Located in Buckhead, Nobu Hotel offers 152 rooms and suites anchored by a plush restaurant that specializes in Japanese cuisine, bar and lounge complete with rooftop swimming pool.
When Did Nobu Hotel Open In Atlanta?
Nobu Hotel opened on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. The hotel has been taking reservations since August, but now you can actually stay there and make a reservation for the famous restaurant. The eatery comes from the mind of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, who has made a name for himself for his fusion Japanese and Latin American cuisine.
What’s on The Nobu Restaurant Menu?
Diners at Nobu’s restaurant can expect such signature dishes such as Black Cod Miso, Rock Shrimp Tempura, Crispy Rice and Spicy Tuna and Yellowtail Sashimi. The beverage program also features creative and bold cocktails. Here is Nubo’s Cold Dinner Menu:
Who Owns Nobu Restaurant?
Now an acclaimed, Japanese celebrity chef and restaurateur, Matsuhisa is determined to add Atlanta to his stable of upscale restaurants.
Matsuhisa said that it was his mother that inspired him to venture into the culinary arts.
“Watching my mother and grandmother inspired me to cook, but my brother helped me discover sushi. He took me to a sushi restaurant in Saitama, where I am originally from,” he told Country and Townhouse magazine. “We sat at the counter and watched the chefs make it – it was an incredible experience. I didn’t know what any of the names meant, but after one bite, I knew I wanted to be a sushi chef.”
He started off with his restaurant restaurant in Beverly Hills, California in 1987. From there, his creative mix of Japanese and Peruvian ingredients grew into a success. He joined forces with De Niro in 1994 and his restaurants went global.
Where Is Nobu Hotel Located In Atlanta?
Nobu Hotel is located at 3520 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326, which is in Buckhead. Here’s a map to help you find it.
How Many Nobu Locations Are There?
As of this writing, there are xxx Nobu locations worldwide, with hotels in the following cities:
- Barcelona
- Chicago
- Las Vegas
- Ibiza Bay
- London (Portman Square and Shoreditch)
- Los Cabos
- Malibu
- Manila
- Marbella
- Miami Beach
- Palo Alto
- Santorini
- Warsaw
Aside from Atlanta, additional Nobu locations set to open include Atlantic City, Bangkok, Barbuda, Danang, Al Khobar, Hamburg, Madrid, Marrakech, New Orleans, Orlando, Punta Canta, Roma, San Sebastian, São Paulo, Tel Aviv, Toronto, Tulum
Final Word
When it comes to visiting some of Atlanta’s best restaurants and places of business, Buckhead is a fun place to go. Read our guide on what to see and do in Buckhead.
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Lovers of vino, rejoice! The Ashford is set to debut its inaugural wine dinner series on the second Tuesday of each month in Dunwoody.
The Ashford Wine Series Kicks Off This Week
The wine series will showcase Chef-Owner Randy Lewis and GM-Sommelier Daniel Campbell’s collaborative culinary offerings as well as some of the most celebrated wine regions across the world.
Along with expertly prepared dishes paired with unique wine varieties, guests can expect an educational experience as well as they’ll be told about each region and dish as they enjoy it.
varietals and labels of the region amid the quiet sophistication of this quaint neighborhood dining room in Brookhaven.
When Does The Ashford Wine Series Begin?
The Ashford wine series begins on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. The first stop on the culinary and wine tour will be Spain.
“Five hand-selected and distinctly Spanish varietals will accompany a four-course dinner inspired by the beautiful culture, flavors, and produce of Spain,” according to a news release. There will also be an informal reception of chilled Cava and passed tapas before guests move to a warm and comfortable dining room and the coursed dinner.
Tickets for the event will include reception, dinner, and wine pairings. Tax and gratuity not included. Reservations are limited and can be purchased via resy.com.
When Does The Next Wine Series Take Place?
The next two wine series at The Ashford take place on the following dates:
- On Tuesday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m., when the wine region of Burgundy, France, will be explored.
- On Tuesday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m. when a deep dive of the Sonoma County region of California’s wine country will take place.
Click here to read The Ashford Menu.
Final Word
The Ashford is one of Atlanta’s most upscale dining establishments.
When it comes to upscale dining, Atlanta stands out among the Southeast. Only here can diners enjoy impeccable dinners featuring the best of Georgia-sourced foods, spices and seasonings.
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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Atlanta restaurant Rreal Tacos plans to expand across metro Atlanta in the coming months. The eatery has some aggressive expansion plans that it will put into action over the next several months.
Rreal Tacos To Expand Across Metro Atlanta
In addition to Rreal Tacos’ locations at Midtown at 100 6th St. NE and West Midtown at 1000 Northside Dr. NW, the eatery recently announced that it will open in the following metro Atlanta locations:
- Chamblee
- Sandy Springs
- Buckhead
- Decatur
- Gwinnett County
“In Atlanta if you want real, authentic Mexico City tacos, you go to Buford Highway, but it’s not a date night kind of place,” Damian Otero, who co-owns Real Tacos with Miguel Hernandez, says in a news release. “Conversely, if you want something upscale with great drinks, it’s a mammoth restaurant with ‘Americanized’ food. We have created a niche intersecting the two.”
The owners have leaned into making authentic Mexican street food with Rreal Tacos, sourcing their taco ingredients from various regions of Mexico using fresh — never frozen — meat marinated for over 12 hours for dishes such as asada from northeastern Monterrey, birria barbacoa from Guadalajara, or taco al pastor, one of Mexico City’s signature tacos.
Where Is Rreal Tacos Located In Atlanta?
Rreal Tacos currently has two locations — 100 6th St NE #110, Atlanta, GA 30308 and 1000 Northside Dr NW STE 600, Atlanta, GA 30318.
It’s third location will be opening in the coming months in Chamblee at 5070 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30341. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
More: Make your own tacos with this easy recipe
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Authenticity is the word of the day in Atlanta’s dining scene. The concept encompasses not only the ingredients, but who’s helming the kitchen and the service provided as well.
Check out these 20+ essential soul food spots in Atlanta
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.
For the latest in metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, stay with Atlantafi.com.
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Chick-fil-A is currently testing bone-in chicken wings in metro Atlanta in a trial that began Oct. 31. Aside from having a secret menu, the popular Atlanta-based chain is cooking up a contender in Atlanta’s chicken wing wars.
The restaurant has reportedly been interesting in serving chicken wings on a trial basis for some time now. With the new chicken wing trial, which runs until Feb. 11, Chick-fil-A hopes to have indisputable proof on whether they need to get into the business.Where To Find Chick-fil-A Wings In Atlanta
Finding the items won’t be as easy as you’d think. Traditional Chick-fil-A locations won’t have the chicken wings on their menus. You’ll have to visit the company’s new brand Outfox Wings, which comes out of the Little Blue Menu, a “ghost kitchen” concept we reported on last year.
Little Blue Menu is a separate brand from the traditional Chick-fil-A offerings we know and love. The two outfits have totally different menus.
What Chick-Fil-A Location Has Chicken Wings?
Truett’s Chick-fil-A located at 3649 Hwy 138 SE, Stockbridge, GA 30281 is the only location selling the chicken wings, Chick-fil-A said. Here is a map to help you find it.
Final Word
Chick-fil-A is an Atlanta institution, but it’s not the only one. Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new? -
Wolf Pack, a new Paramount+ movie, is currently hiring people for some reshoots in Atlanta, Georgia. The film is a spinoff of the popular Teen Wolf TV series and is being produced by the same showrunner, Jeff Davis.Do you have what it takes to play a role? Keep reading to find out how to apply.Wolf Pack Casting Call Details
Here is the latest casting call for the show.
“WOLF PACK” // HOSPITAL STAFF, VISITORS, PATIENTS // FILMS 11/1 (TESTS 10/31) // Sub Request // 18 – 100 YRSWolf Pack is in need of hospital staff (doctors, nurses, orderlies), patients, and visitors.HOSPITAL STAFF (DOCTORS, NURSES, ORDERLIES, JANITORS)RATE : $140/12COVID BUMP : $30AGE : 18 – 65GENDER : ALLETHNICITY : ALLSCHEDULE:10/31 (MON) – COVID TEST11/1 (TUE) – FILMINGFILMING & FITTING & COVID TESTING LOCATION: IN/AROUND ATLANTA & SURROUNDING AREASHOSPITAL PATIENTS & VISITORSRATE : $140/12COVID BUMP : $30AGE : 18 – 100GENDER : ALLETHNICITY : ALLSCHEDULE:10/31 (MON) – COVID TEST11/1 (TUE) – FILMINGFILMING & FITTING & COVID TESTING LOCATION: IN/AROUND ATLANTA & SURROUNDING AREASAPPLY HERE —> https://castingtaylormade.com/…/wolfpack-ep108-111…What Is The Plot For Wolf Pack?
Wolf Pack is about a teenage boy named Everett and a girl named Blake who are never the same after being caught in a California wildfire. While there, they encounter a terrifying supernatural creature.Based on Edo Van Belkom’s Wolf Pack book series, the teen boy and girl are injured by the creature. According to a summary of the series from Paramount Plus, “Wounded in the chaos of its attack, the teens are inexplicably drawn to each other and to two others (Luna and Harlan) who were adopted sixteen years earlier by a park ranger after another mysterious wildfire. As the full moon rises, all four teens come together to unravel the secret that connects them – the bite and blood of a werewolf.”Who Has Been Cast In Wolf Pack?
Some of the actors we know who have been cast in Wolf Pack are:- Armani Jackson (Everett)
- Bella Shepard (Blake)
- Chloe Rose Robertson (Luna)
- Tyler Lawrence Gray (Harlan)
When Will Wolf Pack Stream On TV?
Wolf Pack will stream on Paramount+. It is set to premiere later this year.With more than 1,000 movie and TV projects produced in Georgia just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the Peach State.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
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A new gaming, food and drink concept, Your 3rd Spot, is set to open in early November, AtlantaFi.com has learned.
Your 3rd Spot: Here’s What To Know
The unique food concept comes from parent company AMP Up1 Hospitality and sees itself as “your third spot” to spend time besides your home and workplace. Here’s what you need to know about Your 3rd Spot food concept, which joins a stable of new Atlanta restaurant concepts opening lately.
The proprietors of Your 3rd Spot envision the place as a spot “to eat, drink and play,” with friends.
When Will Your 3rd Spot Open?
The restaurant and gaming spot is set to open on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Doors open at 5:33 p.m. for a grand opening celebration. Here’s what guests can expect:
- Complimentary food and games
- Live DJ
- Swag and plenty of giveaways
Guests must RSVP online to be eligible for giveaways, and the first 100 to arrive will receive a VIP gift.
The restaurant and gaming spot will open in The Works development in Atlanta’s Upper Westside, which has become a popular gathering spot for city residents.
Where Is Your 3rd Spot Located In Atlanta?
Your 3rd Spot is located in a 26,000 square-foot space located in the renovated industrial building at 400 Chattahoochee Row NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Here is a map to help you find it.
Final Word
Chattahoochee Food Works has punched above its weight since it opened in April 2021. Another popular spot in The Works that we love is Delilah’s Everyday Soul, which we reviewed.
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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International travel-inspired coffee brand Boarding Pass Coffee, recently rebranded to better focus on growing locally, nationally and in markets abroad.
Boarding Pass Coffee Has Big Expansion Plans
The Milton, Georgia-based coffee company, known for their specialty coffees and one-of-a-kind coffee tastings, also expanded in the following ways:
- The Groundbreaking of a New Location in Gainesville, GA – Coming Winter 2022
- Expanded Virtual and In-Person Coffee Tasting Sessions for Corporate Teams
- Additional Coffee Offerings Available via their Website and Amazon Store
- Gift Bundles for Coffee Lovers this Holiday Season
The company brewed off the ground in 2020 when Murilo and Christine Santos decided to combine their love of travel and coffee.
Inspired by the passion Boarding Pass Coffee and their loyal customers share for international travel, the company’s owners are focused on driving cultural awareness of coffee as they grow.
“Boarding Pass Coffee was born out of a love for travel and the connections you make around the world,” Murilo Santos, founder of Boarding Pass Coffee, said in a news release. “Our rebranding efforts are reinforcing our mission as well as ensuring that as we grow, we continue to cultivate a sense of travel and adventure, from farm to cup,” he added.
In addition to sourcing specialty coffee from around the world, Boarding Pass Coffee also offers five exclusive roasts from their own family coffee farm, the award-winning Fazenda Sant’ana in Serra Negra, Brazil. The Fazenda Sant’ana is Rainforest Alliance and UTZ-certified and offers a true farm-to-cup experience for their coffee travelers.
Final Word
Atlanta is a tea town, make no mistake about it. Sweet tea rules the day in the city’s restaurants. But in the breakfast spots, coffee reigns supreme. Some of the best places to get coffee in Atlanta are in Midtown, downtown and around the city’s intown neighborhoods.
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One of Michael Jackson’s most iconic health regimens included his renowned oxygen chamber, said to promote anti-aging and more health rejuvenation benefits. Now leading the charge in beauty and esthetics, Goals Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, has announced the addition of the new hyperbaric chamber into their Atlanta facility.
With the well-being of their customers in the forefront, a main goal of this popular aesthetics and plastic surgery facility is to find the most forward-thinking, beneficial and cost-efficient services for their clientele.
What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
The question has been asked since MJ was found sleeping in his chamber in the 90’s, but shockingly there are loads of medical benefits with this therapeutic service. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an esteemed treatment for conditions such as serious infections, blood cell issues, and slow-healing wounds, especially when as a result of diabetes or radiation injury.
As for Jackson’s actual chamber, it was reportedly found in 2019 to be in the hands of a company called Hyperbaric Modular Systems (HMS), which specializes in alternative treatments.
Adrian Garay, president and CEO of HMS, said that Jackson bought the chanber in 1994, but added that sleeping in it “would have caused oxygen toxicity in his blood.”
How Does A Hyperbaric Chamber Work?
Inside the hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber, air pressure is multiplied allowing the client’s lungs to obtain higher oxygen levels, which helps fight bacteria and stimulate stem cells which promote healing, reduces swelling and increases blood flow. The chamber also helps produce and strengthen collagen cells which is a large factor within skin aging.
Studies have shown that “hyperbaric oxygen treatments (HBOT) in healthy aging adults can stop the aging of blood cells and reverse the aging process. In the biological sense, the adults’ blood cells actually grow younger as the treatments progress,” quoted from Science Daily by the source: American Friends of Tel Aviv University.
Goals continues to stay ahead of medical trends and find the most inexpensive and advantageous treatments for their clients. Excited to introduce this legendary medical practice to the city of Atlanta, Goals plans to welcome clients into their new downtown Atlanta headquarters to offer this age-reversing treatment.
Final Word
Looking for a way to burn those pounds naturally. Here are some exercises that do just that.
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Soon to be visible from the West Midtown Atlanta skyline is the Ford Atlanta Research and Innovation Center (FARIC), a facility designed to advance the Ford Motor Company’s digital imprint and tap into the city’s rich tech workforce.
FARIC joins a network of Ford research and development facilities in other places such as Tel Aviv and Palo Alto dedicated to disciplines like software-led connected vehicles, artificial intelligence, university research and more.
Ford To Build FARIC Workspace In Atlanta
“Ford is transitioning from a traditional automotive company to a digital products and services company driven by software innovation,” Jim Buczkowski, executive director for Ford Research, Advanced Engineering, said in a news release. “There’s a high demand for tech talent across industries, and we have an opportunity to create non-traditional career pathways to attract and develop the expertise needed to stay competitive.”
At the workspace and elsewhere within the company, Ford will use Atlanta’s place as a tech hub to lean into attracting and retaining historically underrepresented talent, especially in the software engineering and high technology fields.
“Atlanta continues to attract and grow tech companies and startups; and we continue to attract a desirable talent base — particularly for Black tech talent. We look forward to this partnership with the Ford Atlanta Research and Innovation Center, which has the potential to help us grow an even more robust and diverse pipeline,” said Mayor Andre Dickens.
Aside from serving as an innovation hub and delivering software solutions, the FARIC team will also focus on increasing Black, Hispanic and female representation in software engineering and high technology careers. Strategies include:
- Leveraging relationships with regional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and The Atlanta University Center Consortium to help make high-tech career opportunities more available to diverse students
- Continuing to create and deepen relationships with regional colleges and universities, including HBCUs and Hispanic Service Institutions, to conduct pioneering research and address Ford’s growing need for the new competencies required for electrification, connected vehicles and software engineering that are revolutionizing Ford products, technologies and services
- Creating flexible, non-traditional career pathways for people interested in pursuing software and high-tech careers, including co-ops, internships, part-time work, and non-degree software programs in collaboration with Atlanta-based TechBridge and community partner City of Refuge
Where Is The Ford Workspace Located In Atlanta?
The Ford workspace will be located within the new 8West development on Atlanta’s Upper West Side (889 Howell Mill Road NW). Here’s a map to help you find it.
The 24,000-square-foot FARIC space is designed to surpass standard ADA compliance with an intentional, accessible layout that supports inclusion, flexibility, collaboration and innovation.
Final Word
“Underrepresentation is a significant issue in software and engineering industries, especially when it comes to Black and Hispanic communities, which makes it particularly exciting to work with local colleges, universities and nonprofits to help bring greater diversity into the tech space,” said Doron Elliott, senior manager of Ford In-Vehicle Infotainment, who will also oversee FARIC operations. “Building this critical talent base will enable Ford to continue to find innovative and efficient ways to develop cutting-edge products and services to meet the demands of a very diverse customer base.”
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- Leveraging relationships with regional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and The Atlanta University Center Consortium to help make high-tech career opportunities more available to diverse students
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Are you interested in going to a vacation spot within driving distance of Atlanta? There are some great places to go that are not too far from Atlanta — and you can get there by car or plane.If you want to book travel right now, the good news is that domestic fares are still relatively cheap.5 Cheapish Travel Destinations In The South
This article is going to show you some cheap places to travel for spring and summer this year. Let’s get started:New Orleans
Photo credit: Robson Hatsukami Morgan / Unsplash You can visit New Orleans, Louisiana and take in all the Creole and Cajun cuisine your tummy can handle. The drive is about six hours from Atlanta.
Flights From Atlanta
Mid-October: Frontier Airlines: Airfare from $121
Top things to do and see in New Orleans:
- Jazz Fest
- Essence Fest
- Bourbon Street
- Jackson Square
- Fried Chicken Festival
- French Quarter Festival
Charleston
Photo credit: Dylan Mullins / Unsplash Charleston, South Carolina is only a four-hour drive from Atlanta and it’s worth the ride.
Flights From Atlanta
Mid-May: Frontier Airlines: Airfare from $218
Top Charleston events this Year:
- Charleston Bluegrass Festival
- Low Country Cajun Festival
- Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival
Savannah
Photo credit:
Jessica Furtney / UnsplashSavannah, Georgia is only a four-hour drive from Atlanta and it’s worth the ride.
Flights From Atlanta
Mid-May: Delta Air Lines: Airfare from $268
Top Savannah events this Year:
- Savannah Hemp & Arts Festival
- Tybee Wine Festival
- Savannah Jazz Festival
Read our Cool Guide to Savannah.
Augusta
Photo credit: Todd Trapani / Unsplash One of the most popular tourist spots in the South, Augusta has a rich music heritage (James Brown) and is known for cultural sports events (the Masters).
Flights From Atlanta
Mid-October: Delta Air Lines: Airfare from $158
Here are the top events happening in August this Year:
- Augusta Craft Beer Festival
- Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que Music Festival
- Westobou Festival
Jacksonville
Photo credit: David Masemore / Unsplash Jacksonville, Florida is a five-hour drive from Atlanta. If you start at 1 p.m, you’ll be in city limits by 6 p.m., just in time for dinner.
Mid-October: Delta Air Lines: Airfare from $208
Here are the top events happening in August this Year:
Here are some of the best events to check out in Jacksonville this year:
- Jacksonville Jazz Festival
- Summer Volksfest
- Jacksonville Caribbean Festival
How To Save On Plane Tickets
Before you book your travel, you should really consider ways to save. For instance, prices can be higher during peak travel seasons, holidays, or events. If possible, try to avoid booking flights during these times to save money.
Here are some more ways to save on travel.
Use Airline Rewards Programs
Joining airline loyalty programs can earn you points or miles for future flights. Additionally, some credit cards offer travel rewards or airline miles for purchases, which can be redeemed for flights.
Set Fare Alerts
Use fare comparison websites or apps to set up alerts for price drops on specific routes. This allows you to monitor prices and book when fares are lower.
You can also consider direct flights, which are often more convenient but can be more expensive. Consider booking connecting flights, which can sometimes be cheaper, especially for long-haul routes.
Check for Special Deals and Discounts
Airlines often run promotions and sales, especially during off-peak seasons. Keep an eye out for these deals and be ready to book when you find a good offer.
Final Word
Once you get your passport, you should be ready for your trip. Make sure you have found the cheapest flights from Atlanta that are on sale.To Atlanta is one of the most convenient places to travel to and from. A large part of that is because Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is so accessible.
Not only is it the world’s busiest airport, but it’s state-of-the-art in every way. If you’re interesting in traveling around Atlanta via car or even on scooter, here’s what to know.
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