• Flower Child Opening In Sandy Springs In October

    Flower Child Opening In Sandy Springs In October

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    North Fulton is getting a new health-conscious eatery next month as Flower Child, the fast-casual restaurant that serves seasonally driven, nourishing and food is set to open in Sandy Springs.

    The restaurant will open its doors in City Springs, the multi-use project in the heart of downtown Sandy Springs. Flower Child will serve clean, made-from-scratch items such as salads, plates, wraps and bowls based upon seasonal vegetables and fruits, whole grains and lean proteins.

    Flower Child’s 3,500-square-foot Sandy Springs location will offer an airy, open atmosphere where up to 78 diners can experience an open air vibe centered on decorative tile and brightly colored brick. Outside they can enjoy a patio that seats an additional 82 people in a 1,300 additional square foot space.

    Flower Child is from hospitality expert and Fox Restaurant Concepts founder Sam Fox, who is quoted as saying, “We’re so honored to have received such an outpouring of support from the metro Atlanta community since opening Flower Child Buckhead. With our new location in Sandy Springs, we’re excited to continue our mission of sharing good vibes and delicious food with our growing community of friends and neighbors.”

    Flower Child Sandy Springs Job Fair

    Flower Child is also hosting a job fair on September 24-29 and October 1-6 between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for positions including servers, cashiers, line and prep cooks, dishwashers and expeditors. Interested applicants are encouraged to bring a copy of their resume to the restaurant or apply online.

    The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.

    Read more: 5 really cool coffee joints to check out in Atlanta

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  • First look: Cheesecake Factory's Grand Lux Cafe in Phipps Plaza

    First look: Cheesecake Factory’s Grand Lux Cafe in Phipps Plaza

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    One of Buckhead’s best-kept secrets opened in August in Phipps Plaza. Grand Lux Cafe is from the same people that brought us the Cheesecake Factory.
    The new restaurant comes on strong with hipness, contemporary decor and an atmosphere that’s a lot more relaxed.
    The eatery clear caters to the upwardly mobile and affluent, something that was clearly evident in the day AtlantaFi sampled a few items on the menu.

    Grand Lux Cafe opens in Buckhead

    The restaurant borrows heavily from the grandeur and luxury of European cafes, including French bistros and Italian pastry shops, but with the contemporary sensibilities inherent in the American dining experience.
    Grand Lux Cafe first opened in Las Vegas at the famed Venetian Resort, Hotel and Casino, and was such a hit that the parent company sought to expand the idea. Now, there are Grand Lux Cafes in eight states, including Florida, Texas, New Jersey and New York.
    When I visited, for starters I tried the Chicken Lettuce Wraps, which includes minced Sauteed Chicken Breast and Vegetables in a Delicious Asian Sauce. Served with Cool Lettuce Wraps.
    The lettuce was crispy-fresh and served as a fitting shell for a heaping of shredded chicken laced with Asian sauce.
    For my entree, I went with the Stacked Chicken Quesadilla, which features tortillas Layered with Melted Cheese, Chicken, Tomato, Black Beans and Green Chiles. Served with Sour Cream and Salsa. It was heavenly.
    The help was exceptional. Each waiter or waitress tended to my needs as they were evident.
    As for the beverage program, was okay. I had a Moscow Mule that was on point. But a margarita was on the weak side. I’m sure it was just a hiccup.
    Grand Lux Cafe is open 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursdays. On weekends, the hours are 10 a.m. to midnight (11 p.m. on Sundays). Weekend Brunch is on Saturdays and Sundays 10:00AM – 2:00PM.
    The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.
    Grand Lux Cafe opens in Buckhead
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  • 2018 AMB Sports & Entertainment Career Expo

    2018 AMB Sports & Entertainment Career Expo

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    Are you looking for a job in downtown Atlanta? The 9th Annual AMB Sports & Entertainment Career Expo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be held Friday, September 21, 2018. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet and network with executives from organizations in the sports industry.

    There will be numerous occupations represented. This is your chance to learn about entry-level positions and internships that are currently available!

    Schedule of Events:

    Friday, September 21st

    1:00pm – Doors Open for Registration + Tours Begin

    2:00pm – Career Expo + Speaker Series Begin

    4:00pm – Tours Conclude

    5:00pm – Career Expo Concludes

    Saturday, September 22nd

    7:00pm – Atlanta United vs. Real Salt Lake (MLS Game)

    2018 Organizations Attending:

    • Atlanta United FC
    • Atlanta Falcons
    • Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    • Atlanta Braves
    • Atlanta Hawks
    • Tennessee Titans
    • Atlanta Motor Speedway
    • Harlem Globetrotters
    • Accelerated Sports Career Academy
    • Women’s Basketball Coaches Association
    • College Football Hall of Fame
    • Talladega Superspeedway
    • The Aspire Group
    • Chattanooga Lookouts
    • Atlanta Dream
    • Myrtle Beach Pelicans
    • Georgia Swarm
    • Fanatics
    • S.A.F.E. Management
    • Levy
    • Atlanta Gladiators
    • Gwinnett Stripers
    • IMG Learfield
    • Mitsubishi Electric Classic
    • Huddle Inc.
    • A&A Sports and Entertainment

    Registration:
    – Event Package – $41.57 per registrant plus registration fees

    – Registration includes access to the Career Expo, Speaker Series, Q&A, a Guided Tour, plus an Atlanta United Game Ticket

    – Additional discounted Atlanta United tickets are available to purchase at checkout

    Refunds, Exchanges and Cancellations: 
    All sales are final. Exchanges will not be provided of any kind. Should an event be cancelled or postponed due to weather or other circumstances, TeamWork Online will notify attendees in writing and do everything within its power to provide an acceptable remedy.

    Read more: The essential bars in Little 5 Points

    Food & drink specials: How to eat for cheap in Atlanta EVERY DAY

    5 metro Atlanta places to ride horses 

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    Brack’s Kitchen Coming To Buckhead Near Chastain Park

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    Buckhead is getting a new restaurant near one of the area’s most famous parks. Healthy casual Brack’s Kitchen is going to open in December near Chastain Park, according to news reports.

    The restaurant will comprise nearly 2,6000 square feet in Buckhead Court shopping center at 3850 Roswell Road, home to Superica, a coffee shop and other eateries.

    The restaurant’s opening, first reported by Tomorrow’s News Today, 

    marks a more modern, hipper brand of establishments for Buckhead Court, which has traditionally relied on the stoic chains of middle America to draw shoppers.

    Signature dishes at Brack’s Kitchen will include Chicken & Dumplings, featuring marinated grilled chicken, balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts, black-eyed pea falafel, chili charred cauliflower as well as salads with the likes of marinated grilled shrimp, local lettuce mix, red onion, cucumber, citrus marinated avocado, marinated tomatoes, and cilantro lemon vinaigrette, according to Tonetoatl.com.

    The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.

    Read more: 5 really cool coffee joints to check out in Atlanta

     

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  • Sting And Shaggy’s The 44/876 Tour Hits Atlanta On Sept. 17

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    Kicking off in Miami ‪on September 15 at The Fillmore Miami Beach, “Sting & Shaggy: The 44/876 Tour” will make stops at various venues along the way including Atlanta’s Tabernacle, The Theater at MGM National Harbor in WashingtonChicago’s Aragon Ballroom, plus additional Fillmore plays in both Philadelphia and Denver, before culminating at The Wiltern in Los Angeles ‪on October 15 (full itinerary below).

    Tickets went on sale to the public  Thursday, May 24 at www.ticketmaster.com and usual outlets. Every online ticket purchase includes one physical or digital copy of Sting and Shaggy’s album, 44/876. Members of the official ‪Sting.com fan club could buy tickets in advance ‪beginning Monday, May 21. Please visit www.sting.com/tour for details.

    Sting and Shaggy initially joined forces to record a new song, “Don’t Make Me Wait” (which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s digital reggae singles chart), as a tribute to the Caribbean sounds that influenced them both and ended up recording an entire album full of joyful and uplifting, melodic music. With its title referencing their respective telephone country codes (44 for the UK, Sting’s birthplace and 876 for Jamaica, Shaggy’s homeland), 44/876 honors the duo’s deep-rooted love for Jamaica: Shaggy’s birthplace, and where Sting penned such classics as “Every Breath You Take.”

    Along with continuing each artist’s exploration of reggae and its transcendent rhythms, songs like “Don’t Make Me Wait,” “Morning is Coming,” and “Gotta Get Back My Baby” reveal Sting and Shaggy’s shared passion for creating timeless music that defies expectation.

    ‪On May 25‪, 44/876: The Remixes will be released on A&M/Interscope Records, featuring an albums’ worth of remixes of songs from their album by a diverse range of artists including Chris Baio of Vampire Weekend, the Brazilian duo Tropkillaz, Cherry Cherry Boom Boom (Madonna, Lady Gaga) and Grammy-award winning producer Dave Audé, among others (track listing included below).

    Also on May 25, Sting and Shaggy will perform in NYC’s Central Park for Good Morning America’s Summer Concert series.  Fans interested in attending the free concert should arrive to Rumsey Playfield via the 72nd Street entrance on Fifth Avenue at 6AM when the park opens to the public. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/2rKWqi6

    Sting and Shaggy will be joined on the 44/876 Tour by Sting’s players ‪Dominic Miller (guitar), ‪Josh Freese (drums) and Rufus Miller (guitar) as well as Shaggy’s band members Melissa Musique (backing vocals), Gene Noble (backing vocals) and Kevon Webster (keyboards).

    The tour is produced by RZO Entertainment and promoted by Live Nation Global Touring.

    STING & SHAGGY: THE 44/876 TOUR ITINERARY

    ‪Sept. 15

    Miami, FL

    Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater

    ‪Sept. 17

    Atlanta, GA

    Tabernacle

    ‪Sept. 19

    Washington, DC

    The Theater at MGM National Harbor

    ‪Sept. 20

    Philadelphia, PA

    The Fillmore

    ‪Sept. 21

    Atlantic City, NJ

    Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

    ‪Sept. 25

    Boston, MA

    House of Blues

    ‪Sept. 26

    New York, NY

    The Rooftop at Pier 17, Seaport District NYC

    Sept. 28

    Toronto, ON

    The Phoenix Concert Theatre

    ‪Sept. 30

    Minneapolis, MN

    The Armory

    ‪Oct. 01

    St. Louis, MO

    The Pageant

    ‪Oct. 02

    Chicago, IL

    The Aragon Ballroom

    ‪Oct. 04

    Kansas City, MO

    Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland

    ‪Oct. 05

    Denver, CO

    Fillmore Auditorium

    ‪Oct. 08

    San Francisco, CA

    The Masonic

    ‪Oct. 09

    Santa Barbara, CA

    Santa Barbara Bowl

    ‪Oct. 10

    Phoenix, AZ

    The Van Buren

    ‪Oct. 12

    Rancho Mirage, CA

    Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa

    ‪Oct. 13

    Las Vegas, NV

    Park Theater

    ‪Oct. 15

    Los Angeles, CA

    The Wiltern

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  • Things To Do In Atlanta This Weekend: March 22-25

    Things To Do in Atlanta This Week: Music Midtown, Oyster Festival, Falcons Game

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    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 several events catering to visitors, including a major convention and party. It’s football season and school’s back in session, so expect large crowds and plenty of traffic.

    Things to do in Atlanta: Monday, September 10, 2018

    Things to do in Atlanta: Tuesday, September 11, 2018

    Things to do in Atlanta: Wednesday, September 12, 2018

    Things to do in Atlanta: Thursday, September 13, 2018

    What to do in Atlanta this weekend: Saturday, Sept. 15

    The Art & Soul Festival

    Art and Soul Festival - Atlanta

    This weekend: Like Glue Friday

    Like Glue Fridays at Nue Atlanta

    What to do in Atlanta this weekend: Sunday, Sept. 16

    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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  • Oddbird Special This Week: Chicken And Waffles In West Midtown

    Oddbird Special This Week: Chicken And Waffles In West Midtown

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    “The Oddbird” special for Wednesday, September 12, 2018 is Chicken And Waffle special. The Oddbird pop-up at West Egg Cafe rotates mouth-watering items each month, so you never know what you’re getting.

    The Chicken And Waffle Special is comprised of white cheddar waffle, baked apple & bacon chutney. Make sure you come by Wednesday from 5:30-9pm.

    The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.

    Read more: 5 really cool coffee joints to check out in Atlanta

     

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  • Atlanta restaurant for sale

    Atlanta Area Steakhouse For Sale

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    If you’ve always wanted to go into the restaurant business, a famous upscale Atlanta steakhouse has just hit the market. The listing says it is a “killer most desirable location” and has $6 million has been invested in the architecture.

    Here are more details for the property, which is listed under the MLS #1934.

    Sales Reaching $5,000,000.

    $6,000,000 State of the Art Buildout.

    Killer Most Desirable Location.

    Turnkey or Rebrand.

    Full Management, Executive Chef and Staff in place for a flawless transition with zero hiccups.

    Long term lease in place.

    7,000/sf.

    Seats 200.

    Stunning bar and lounge seats 70.

    The private dining room seats 50.

    Full due diligence package with solid books and records.

    Perfect opportunity for a National Steakhouse to rebrand or a restaurant group add to a portfolio.

    Priced at $3,750,000 OBO.

    The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.

    Read more: 5 really cool coffee joints to check out in Atlanta

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  • Zinburger opening in Dunwoody

    Zinburger Opening Second Metro Atlanta Restaurant In Dunwoody

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    Lenox Square burger joint Zinburger is days away from opening its second metro Atlanta location in Dunwoody, AtlantaFi has learned. The popular restaurant is known for gourmet burgers, shakes and wines has become a Buckhead favorite in the few years it’s been up and running.

    The Dunwoody eatery is located at at 4555 Ashford Dunwoody Road. Zinburger is the creation of New Jersey-based The Briad Group, which owns and operates over 100 franchise locations under the brands T.G.I. Friday’s, Wendy’s, Marriott, and Hilton.

    The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.

    Read more: 5 really cool coffee joints to check out in Atlanta

     

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    Black Restaurant Week Atlanta: September 2-16: What To Know

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    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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