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Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) is taking place this weekend at the Plaza Theatre Drive-In at 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306. The festival this year runs from Sept. 17-27.
This year, things are a little different because of COVID-19, but just as exciting. You can enjoy the films via drive-in tickets or virtual tickets. But there’s also some FREE events (see below).
Atlanta Film Festival 2020: Dates, Time, Info
The conference schedule is packed with screeners as well as an actors roundtable as well as production and filmmaking workshops.
See all the ATLFF festivities and don’t miss some groundbreaking movies. Or head to their Drive-in schedule or view the virtual catalog.
5 Virtual Free Events At The AtlantaFilm Festival
If youwant to check out some programming at no cost, here are five free virtual events being put on by the Atlanta Film Festival.
COVID Testing and Film ProductionPanelists: Producers Patricia Taylor & Gabrielle PickleModerator: Producer and Creative Conference Director Linda BurnsDescription: Panel: Speed, affordability and accuracy continue to pose a challenge to productions gearing up for fall, especially indies. Fresh off a Georgia film shoot, producers share what they learned about COVID testing, results lags and test efficacy.Casting in the Age of COVIDPanelists: Regional Set Representative Susan Moss (SAG/AFTRA), Casting Director Jessica Fox-Thigpen & Actor Mike PniewskiModerator: Producer and Creative Conference Director Linda BurnsDescription: Panel: A casting director and SAG representatives discuss common questions and concerns, as well as what actors should expect from casting and contracts, PPE protocols and how to report non-compliance anonymously.Actors Roundtable – Truly VulnerableModerator: SAG / AFTRA Actress Karen CeesayDescription: Panel: Atlanta-based actors share what it’s like being back to work, from the benefits of being local, occasionally managing their own props and wardrobe tweaks, to crews covered in PPE and managing their own COVID fears.COVID and the CrewPanelists: Freelance Commercial COVID Compliance Coordinator Keith Pearson, Turner Broadcasting Manager of Production Safety Megan King & Cinematographer and AC Trish SolynModerator: Producer and Creative Conference Director Linda BurnsDescription: Panel: Atlanta-based crew members and COVID compliance coordinators share stories from shooting during COVID, the benefits of being local, the challenges of wearing PPE in the Georgia heat, and what’s working and what isn’t.Remote Post-Production in the Age of COVIDPanelists: Sound Designer Chris Nicholson, Assistant Editor Inëz Czymbor, Composer Ben Holst, Post Production Supervisor Drew Sawyer & ADR Mixer Greg CrawfordModerator: Georgia State University’s CMII Project Manager Lisa FerrellDescription: Panel: Georgia’s post-production professionals from various departments discuss working remotely, how coordination, communication and planning are even more important, and the challenges they’ve had to overcome to ‘make it work.’With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.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 workspace, CommonGrounds, recently opened in Atlanta, according to a news release.
The new 49,506 square-foot office is the company’s first foray on the East Coast.
Where Is CommonGrounds Workspace Located In Atlanta?
The CommonGrounds Workspace is located at 999 Peachtree Street NE. Here’s a map to help you find it.
“Our Midtown Atlanta workplace meets the needs of companies that are expanding in Atlanta and looking to take advantage of our enterprise-grade Space-as-a-Service platforms,” said Jacob Bates, Chief Executive Office for CommonGrounds Workplace.
CommonGrounds Workspace is situated in 999 Peachtree, a 28-story building with awesome views of the Midtown Atlanta skyline. Here are some of the amenities included in the building:
- Roof deck
- Fitness Center
- Peachtree Club restaurant
Some of the best restaurants in Atlanta are located in Midtown. Check out our guide to the best Midtown Atlanta restaurants.
And don’t miss the best things to do in Midtown Atlanta.
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.
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if you’re a fan of curry, a new Atlanta restaurant is spicing things up on the local dining scene. Curry Up Now, an award-winning Indian fast-casual eatery chas opened its doors in Atlanta.
Curry Up Now had its grand opening celebration on Thursday, September 4, 2020. It is the latest restaurant in the Madison Yards development just off Memorial Drive. This will be Curry Up Now’s second metro Atlanta location.
Curry Up Now Expanding In Metro Atlanta
Yet another Curry Up Now outpost is set to open at The Interlock, which will also feature Curry Up Now’s craft cocktail bar concept, Mortar & Pestle.
The first location is in Decatur and the third Curry Up Now is opening in Alpharetta in October 2020.
For the grand opening, Curry Up Now is offering 50% off orders placed via the Curry Up Now app and website all day long with code CelebrateATL.
“Our Decatur opening last year was the perfect way to introduce Curry Up Now to the greater Atlanta area, but we’re thrilled to be opening closer to the heart of the city in a popular center like Madison Yards,” said Hemant Suri, Atlanta franchisee for Curry Up Now. “We are excited to welcome the community to the newest Curry Up Now restaurant with our Grand Opening event, and look forward to becoming a go-to spot for Indian cuisine lovers in Atlanta.”
What’s On Curry Up Now’s Menu?
Curry Up Now prides itself on offering authentic Indian food in an approachable way.
Their signature dishes include Tikka Masala Burritos, Deconstructed Samosas, Indian-style tacos, Naughty Naan and more.
The restaurant also serves Indian street food snacks and traditional dishes like Thali Platters, Kathi Rolls, and more. The menu also has prominent dishes that are vegan, gluten-free, and Halal friendly.
“Despite the crazy and unprecedented year that 2020 has been, we’ve seen great growth as a brand and are very excited to welcome the new Madison Yards restaurant to our expanding Curry Up Now family,” said Akash Kapoor, founder and CEO. “Hemant and the Atlanta team have worked tirelessly to get this restaurant ready for the opening, and now that they have Alpharetta and The Interlock on the horizon, it’s shaping up to be a big year for Curry Up Now’s Atlanta expansion. With the opening of the Madison Yards location, we have now opened 5 restaurants since February.”
Where Is Curry Up Now Located?
Curry Up Now is located at 915 Memorial Dr SE Suite 210 in the Madison Yards retail-living center. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Curry Up Now began as a food truck in 2009, founded by husband and wife duo, Akash and Rana Kapoor, and ably supported by co-founder and Senior VP of Operations, Amir Hosseini.
Read more: 15+ Essential Soul Food Restaurants 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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When it comes to fall travel, many Americans are staying Stateside in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel review site Trip Advisor’s Fall Travel Index shows some of the top U.S. cities that will experience a boom in visitors this fall.
That means hotel bookings, local restaurants and other businesses that have been hurting for much of the year stand to benefit from the tourism surge.
Report: Savannah A Top Fall Travel Destination
Georgia’s own Savannah makes the list as one of the cities on the travel index. The data was culled from analyzing a last-year-to-this-year increase in hotel bookings.
Here are the top U.S. fall travel destinations, according to Trip Advisor.
- Key Largo, Fla.
- Key West, Fla.
- Atlantic City, N.J.
- St. Pete Beach, Fla.
- Myrtle Beach, S.C.
- Sedona, Ariz.
- Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Clearwater, Fla.
- San Diego, Calif.
- Savannah, Ga.
“Among all of the disruption and restrictions this year, 76 percent of U.S. travelers continue to say that travel is important to them, even if they can’t experience the world like they used to,” said Christopher Hsi, Consumer Market Research Lead Analyst for Tripadvisor. “The pandemic has forced travelers to be creative and explore new destinations in ways they may not have considered previously. This fall, we’re seeing a rise in destinations where travelers can relax and rejuvenate, as opposed to the busy hustle and bustle of popular cities.”
Cheap Flights to Savannah
If you’re interested in finding cheap flights to Savannah, you should check out Expedia or other airfare aggregators. Make sure you compare prices before you book.
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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If you’re a big fan of Middle Eastern cuisine, Delbar is a new restaurant set to open in Atlanta. The Inman Park eatery opened its doors on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.
Delbar’s operating hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m.
Delbar Brings Middle Eastern Cuisine To Inman Park
As is the case with many Atlanta restaurants, Delbar has put in safety measures and table distancing in response to COVID-19. Free face coverings will be provided if you need one as well as the following safety measures:
- Curbside Pickup
- Code Menus
- Table Distancing
Delbar comes from Iranian owner Fares Kargar, who has drawn upon his rich roots to bring Atlanta some authentic Mideast cuisine.
You may be wondering what “Delbar” means.
“Translating to ‘heart, captured’ in Farsi, Delbar is a love letter to the influential dishes that shaped my youth and the women in my life who instilled in me a deep appreciation for Middle Eastern cooking,” says Kargar.
Francis Coligado, previously of Cooks & Soldiers, is the beverage director at Delbar.
What’s On The Menu At Delbar?
Guests can expect crafted cocktails made with care and ingredients and spices imported straight from Iran.
Some of the delicacies that you’ll find in your glass include:
- Fresh barberries
- Cardamom
- Persian dried lime and sour cherries
- Mediterranean natural wines, sharbats and non-alcoholic drinks made from fruit and flowers
See Delbar’s dinner menu here.
Where Is Delbar Located In Atlanta?
Delbar is located at 870 Inman Village Parkway NE. Here’s a map to help you find it.
For the latest in metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, stay with Atlantafi.com.
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Reynoldstown’s retro restaurant Golden Eagle is set to reopen on Thursday, September 3, 2020. The Beltline restaurant’s operating hours will be 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday each week.
Atlantans looking for great food can order from Golden Eagle’s socially distanced counter service and take advantage of the weather with outdoor seating.
The great food and sunken patio are all back for customers to enjoy. You can also order from Golden Eagle the following ways:
- Curbside Pickup
- To-Go Counter
- Patio Dine-In
What’s On Golden Eagle’s Menu?
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”8″ display=”basic_slideshow”]Golden Eagle’s tightened menu will feature some great classic dishes like the Roasted Half Chicken with spiced tomato molasses, greek yogurt, potatoes, and herbs.
Guests will also enjoy the Scallops with preserved tomato, white beans, chillies, and brown butter; and Local Mushrooms & Polenta served with cippolini onions, shaved vegetables, and herbs.
What Kind Of Drinks Can You Order At Golden Eagle?
Golden Eagle offers a wide and tasty selection of cocktails including:
- Blue Hawaiian – dark rum, amaretto, coconut, pineapple, lime, and blue curacao
- Run Devil Run – tequila, scotch, lemon, cacao, orgeat, and bitters
- Fevre Dream – gin, elderflower, poppy, blanc, and peychaud’s
- Pineapple Express – rum, coconut sorbet, pineapple, passionfruit, and absinthe
Where Is Golden Eagle Located In Atlanta?
Golden Eagle is located at 904 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. Here is a map to help you find it.
Besides Golden Eagle, don’t miss other Electric Hospitality eateries, including Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall, Muchacho and ATL Family Meal.If you want to check out some other food spots in the area, here are the best restaurants in Buckhead. Or you might like to read our Buckhead Steak Guide to find all the best eateries offering mouth-watering prime cuts.
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If Walmart is your favorite store, you’ll surely love its new membership service, Walmart Plus, which offers customers free, unlimited same-day delivery service, fuel discounts and more.
In this article, we’re going to tell you everything you need to know about Walmart Plus.
The Bentonville, Arkansas-based company has been testing an Amazon Prime rival for some time now and is ready to debut amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Here are three things to know about Walmart Plus.
What is Walmart Plus and What Do You Get With It?
Walmart Plus is the company’s new membership plan similar to Sam’s Club, which it owns. Here are some of the top benefits that come with Walmart Plus:
- Unlimited free delivery
- Scan & Go shopping in the Walmart app
- 5 cents a gallon fuel discounts at Walmarts
How To Sign Up For Walmart Plus?
Walmart says the new membership service began on September 15, 2020. So basically, you get two weeks free service before your plan begins on October 1.
The two-week grace period is also plenty of time to see how your benefits pan out when you order from Walmart.com for same day, next day or two-day delivery.
You can sign up for Walmart Plus at walmart.com/plus.
How Much Does Walmart Plus Cost?
Walmart Plus costs $98 a year or $12.95 a month, the retailer says. If you want to test out the service before committing to buy it, there’s a 15-day free trial period.
Walmart is obviously trying to compete with Prime here, making the price a tad bit cheaper than Amazon’s monthly membership costs.
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Walmart says it will add even more perks to Walmart Plus “in the future,” but doesn’t elaborate.
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Atlanta-based Georgia Organics, has won Google’s People’s Choice Award, the tech company says in a news release.
Georgia Organics is an organization that aims to connect locally grown crops and food to the states most impoverished residents in need of it most.
Atlanta-Based Georgia Organics Wins Google Award
“We’re so thankful to everyone — the farmers we work with, restaurateurs, and our supporters — who voted for us,” Alice Rolls, president and CEO of Georgia Organics, says in a statement. “The extra funding will allow us to double down on our work to support organic food systems across the state, from rural communities to cities.”
Along with the People’s Choice ‘Award, Georgia Organics will receive an additional $125,000 in funding, bringing their total funding award to $300,000. The money is part of the Google.org Impact Challenge.
“The Google.org Impact Challenge is a great example of how Google continues to invest in Atlanta in innovative ways,” Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says in a statement. “These grants will go a long way in supporting the enterprising nonprofit organizations who are helping to create economic opportunity in communities in Atlanta and across the state.
Georgia Organics plans to use the awarded funding to enlarge on their initiative to create a sustainable organic agriculture model.
Google has really stepped up for Georgians in 2020. The Silicon Valley tech giant recently launched an initiative that takes advantage of Google Career Certificates, which equip participants with the essential skills they need to get a job.
The certificates will be available online on the learning platform Coursera and will focus on Data Analytics, Project Management, and User Experience (UX) Design.
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A new pop-up concept from the team behind Mission + Market has launched in Atlanta.
Asian POP is a takeout and delivery-only experience available for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.
The new eatery features Asian-themed cuisine frrom Chef Ian Winslade and while the menu is limited, it’s packed with flavor.
What’s On The Menu At Asian Pop In Atlanta?
Customers can expect the following expertly prepared dishes from Asian POP:
- Honey Garlic Chicken with snow peas, carrots and scallions
- eriyaki Beef Tenderloin with mixed vegetables
- Hanoi-Style Seared Salmon with yellow Thai Curry peanut sauce
- Jumbo Lump Crab Curry with bean sprouts, vegetables, and rice noodles
- Sesame Pot Stickers with chicken and citrus soy sauce
- Crunchy Lettuces with shredded carrots and spicy peanut dressing
How To Order From Asian POP
1. Order by calling Mission + Market at 404-948-2927.
2. Order through Mission + Market’s website.
3. Order via third party delivery, including Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash.Where Is Asian Pop Located?
Asian POP is located at 3550 Lenox Road NE Suite 550 Atlanta, GA 30326.
At this point, Atlanta cuisine has become indispensable to the South. The largest city in Georgia’s food festivals and culinary events set the tone for the entire Southeast.
Only in Atlanta can the casual observer find specialty food shops, off-the-beaten-path restaurants, farmers’ markets and farm stands all at an affordable price point.
But Atlanta also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
If you’re a health nut and want more local healthy food choices, perhaps you’ll be interested in our Guide to Local Farmers Markets.
We also have special coverage of Black Farmers In Atlanta as well as How To Keto In Atlanta.
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Atlanta reality TV star couple and entrepreneurs Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker are expanding their restaurant business. The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” stars already have a hit with their Old Lady Gang restaurants. Now, they’re starting a new venture.
Tucker announced a new restaurant, Blaze Steak & Seafood, which is named after their daughter. Will it become one of the best steakhouses in Atlanta? That remains to be seen.On Instagram, Tucker said, “I live in Southwest Atlanta and always asked why we don’t have certain restaurants in our area (Black Area). But I’m not asking any more [sic]! I will build what we want and what we need in our communities! They better not let me figure out how to build my own grocery store!”
View this post on InstagramTucker has been very open about the reason why he wanted to open Blaze Seafood and Steakhouse.
“As you may know, we live on the Southside of Atlanta, so my thoughts were, we need places to go on our side of town.”
“We’re starting Blaze Steak and Seafood, where you can come and get some crab legs, shrimp, boiled oysters, kind of like that New Orleans-style thing,” Tucker goes on to say. “Just some good hearty food. It’s named after our daughter. With the social distancing, we don’t know what’s going to happen as far as capacity, but we’re going to make it nice. We’re going to make it a fun establishment and we’re hoping for the best.”
Where Is Blaze Seafood And Steakhouse Located In Atlanta?
Blaze Seafood and Steakhouse is located at 3752 Cascade Rd, Ste #100, Atlanta, GA. Here is a map to help you find it.
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Atlanta has a handful of top black grocery stores, but could always use more, especially in the underprivileged communities.
There’s no word so far on where Blaze Steak & Seafood will be located. But it’s not the first time, an Atlanta celebrity opened a restaurant in the name of their child.Way back in the late 1990s, Sean “Puffy” Combs opened Justin’s on Peachtree Road in Buckhead. Justin is the name of one of his sons.
More Atlanta restaurants are opening this year, and we’re here for it. Here are the best restaurants on Atlanta’s southside.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.
Slutty Vegan 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.
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