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If you’re looking for a citrus-y drink to get your engines revved juuuuust enough, then you’ll like what The Pinewood in Decatur is cooking up. The Decatur spot has quickly become known for its drinks, courtesy of its Whiskey Wednesday promotion.
But I “digest”: What we want to talk about this week is The Pinewood’s “Lady James,” a mix of vodka, elderflower, rosemary, lemon, and blanc de blancs.
This drink goes down smooth and is a perfect compliment to the indulges on the food side. Try it with the Anaheim Chicken Sandwich (toasted ciabatta, anaheim pepper, red onion, artisan lettuce, tomato, cheddar, remoulade) or the Ritz Cracker Crusted Chicken Breast (mashed potato, green beans, crystal gravy).
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ATL Tech Gives Back, a day-long event characterized by social good facilitated by the city’s technology community, is set for Thursday, April 12. The event will be powered by Cox Enterprises and hosted by startup firm Hypepotamus, and social service platform Community Bucket.
The quarterly event allows hundreds of volunteers to donate their time and energy to up to four different service projects run by nonprofits — Park Pride, Global Growers, MedShareor the Wylde Center.
ATL Tech Gives Back Set For Thursday, April 12
“At Cox, we are committed to building a better future for the next generation,” Cox Enterprises Corporate Responsibility Manager Ty Hodge said in a statement. “ATL Tech Gives Back is one way we partner with local startups and technology companies to improve the community and the lives of those who, like us, call Atlanta home.”
“As we enter into our second year of Tech Gives Back events, we’ve been thrilled by the overwhelming response from the Atlanta startup and tech community,” said Jacey Lucus, Community Bucket’s Board President. “From our presenting sponsor, Cox Enterprises, to additional sponsors and partners, to our enthusiastic volunteer participants, everyone involved has shown up 100 percent to make Tech Gives Back an impactful event and truly make a demonstrable change for these nonprofits.”
The schedule for the day is as follows:
- Volunteers meet at service project location: 12:45 p.m.
- Service project: 1-4 p.m.
- Social gathering at The Brass Tap: 4:30-6 p.m.
ATL Tech Gives Back tickets are $10 and include admission and supplies for a volunteer project, food and drinks, as well as a T-shirt, and an additional donation to the partner nonprofits. Teams made up of 15 or more people can get a 10 percent discount by emailing projects@communitybucket.com.
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It’s a dog eat dog world out there, but in Atlanta, it’s a Lab’s world, as in Labrador Retriever! The breed once again took Atlanta’s top woof in the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) 2017 ranking of the most popular dog breeds in the country.
The Lab came in No. 1 in Buffalo and Nashville, underscoring just how popular the pups are. Rounding out the top five in Atlanta were bulldogs (of course).
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was knocked out of the city’s top five, but joined the Yorkshire Terriers, Boxers and Rottweilers in the top 10.“The Labrador Retriever held strongly to the number one spot in Atlanta,” AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo said in a statement. “But the Bulldog is certainly pawing its way up the ranks, landing only one place behind its cousin, the French Bulldog.”
Atlanta’s Most Popular Breeds 2017
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Golden Retriever
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. French Bulldog
5. Bulldog
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Saturday night at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis was a barn burner as Atlanta United won against Minnesota United in cold weather. The victory came courtesy of an own-goal by Minnesota United’s Francisco Calvo in the third minute after Hector Villalba’s head shot bounce off the goal’s crossbar.
The win makes three consecutive victories for Atlanta, which is looking to capitalize on its momentum for the rest of the season.
Both squads began their inaugural season in 2017, one with considerably more fanfare than the other.
Atlanta was not only new last year, but good. They reached the postseason and boasted a boisterous crowd that set attendance records for all but one MLS club. Still, many around the league want to know if they’re for real.
Atlanta United Beats Minnesota United 1-0
At Mercedes-Benz Stadium, AUTD players are focused on the task at hand. “I don’t know that [our goals] have changed, they’ve just maybe gotten a little bit loftier,” technical director Carlos Bocanegra told ESPN. “The realistic goal and challenge is to be in that conversation and be challenging for the Cup every year.”
The Minnesota club stands in utter contrast to the immediate success experienced by Atlanta.
“We are a long, long way from where I want — and where the club wants — us to be,” Minnesota coach Adrian Heath was quoted by ESPN FC as saying. “That is just the reality of where we are at this point in time. We live in a here-and-now world. Everybody wants to go on reality TV and be a star overnight. Nobody wants to put in the work that takes years.”
Determined to get the dub.
📝 https://t.co/YbLsFjWENG pic.twitter.com/7n0PV4K1ts
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) March 31, 2018
Atlanta’s Josef Martinez is No. 1 in the league in goals scored (four) and Miguel Almiron is tops in shot attempts (22). That bodes well for the Five Stripes.
Last season, Atlanta beat Minnesota in its home-opener 6-1, something they’re trying to avoid this time around.
“It was samba football, just everybody wanting to attack and press forward without the right kind of balance,” midfielder Rasmus Schuller told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “And playing a team like Atlanta that has loads of talent up front, and people running behind the line, you get exposed. And that’s kind of what happened last season. So we don’t want to do that again.”Atlanta is coming from a week off after winning back-to-back matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Now, they head up north for what promises to be a fairly frigid evening.Here’s how to keep up with the match
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Yuengling is introducing its first new core product in nearly 20 years with the debut of its Golden Pilsner, which is due in several markets — including Atlanta — on April 1.
Yuengling Golden Pilsner is described as a contemporary pilsner “crafted with the perfect balance of hop and malt character for crisp, smooth refreshment.”
Yuengling Golden Pilsner brings springtime hops
Golden Pilsner is Yuengling’s first year-round beer to debut in 17 years.
“Yuengling Golden Pilsner is our unique interpretation of a refreshing pilsner, with all of the qualities consumers have come to expect from Yuengling in a beer that is highly sessionable and full of flavor,” said Jen Yuengling, 6th generation brewer, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. “We continue to listen to our fans and we saw an opportunity to deliver a new Yuengling beer that complements our core portfolio of iconic beers including Traditional Lager, Light Lager, and Black & Tan.”
The all malt beer’s specs — 4.7% ABV and 135 calories — compare favorably to the elite pale and specialty malts, combining Hallertau and Saaz hops to form a naturally bold and clean finish. “We spent over 18 months developing this beer and believe it is a great choice for outdoor, social and active occasions. We’re excited for consumers to try it,” said Yuengling.
Golden Pilsner will be available in cans and bottles initially in several markets but expand rapidly in May to Yuengling’s entire 22-state footprint by the end of the year. To find where Yuengling beers are sold visit https://www.yuengling.com/find-our-beer.
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Sy Smith has composed and written with or shared the stage with Chris Botti, Sheila E, Brand New Heavies, Foreign Exchange, Cee Lo Green and a host of others. She has wowed audiences all over the world with a wonderful soprano vocal range and an ability to utilize the whistle register.
On Friday, March 30th, enjoy “An Intimate Evening with Sy Smith at Soul Village – Atlanta” (Moods Music’s live music venue). Sy will be sharing new music from her critically-acclaimed 2018 release, “Sometimes A Rose Will Grow In Concrete” (SRWGC). This is her fifth studio album.
This is a free and intimate event with limited seating so please RSVP. The doors open at 7 pm and the interview, listening party, Q&A, cd signing and performance begins at 7:30 pm.
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U-Haul is investing in metro Atlanta like never before with a new state-of-the-art self-storage facility, the company announced this week.
The new site is destined for 471 Eagles Landing Parkway in Stockbridge. The structure is possible because of U-Haul’s recent acquisition of a 324,000-square-foot warehouse.
U-Haul Mobility & Storage at Eagles Landing is currently operating out of a temporary showroom, but will transition to offer 1,800 indoor self-storage units for rent – a mix of climate-control and non-climate-control rooms with high-tech security features at affordable price points, once the property is repurposed.
“In the coming weeks, U-Haul will allocate warehouse space to store more than 300 U-Box portable moving and storage containers and lot space to accommodate 40 large U-Haul truck boxes – a sustainable solution for outdated fleet vehicles,” the company says in a press release. “These options will provide immediate and secure on-site storage for customers while self-storage rooms are being made.”
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Looking to capitalize on its success in Midtown, the Batter Cookie Dough Counter , which opened in 2017 at Ponce City Market, is set to open a pop-up shop at Avalon, the entertainment-retail development in Alpharetta.
The cookie dough shop will open every Saturday and Sunday starting April 8 through October, according to The AJC. The business will be located in Avalon’s plaza, the central greenspace of the development.
Avalon, which opened last year, is a mixed-use shopping and entertainment development in north Fulton County. Phase I of the project includes 500,000 square feet (46,000 m2) of retail space, a 12-screen Regal Cinemas theater, and more than 100 residences and 250 luxury rental homes.
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If you’re comfortable in front of a camera and have the type of personality that works well in comedy, this may be an opportunity for you. Marketing agency Moxie is looking to hire two people to do a comedic interview in the style of Buzzfeed. The shoot dates are April 19 and 20.
Check out the deets below:
Company: Moxie
Project: Social Media, Two Person Comedic Interview. (Buzzfeed Style Video)
Position: Non-Union, Paid
Location: Atlanta
Shoot Dates: April 19-20Casting talent for the following roles:
Video 1:
[College Student]
Male
AA/Asian/Hispanic
Age: 18-22
Character Traits: Energetic, Confident, Warm, Approachable[Young Professional]
Female
AA/Asian/Hispanic
Age: 24-30
Character Traits: Caring, Confident, DirectVideo 2:
[College Freshman]
Female
African American
Age: 18-22
Character Traits: High Energy, Charismatic, Impressionable[Junior Data Analyst]
Female
Character Traits: Empathetic, Self-Assured, Caring
African American
Age: 25-30Video 3:
[College Student]
Male
AA/Asian
Age: 18-22
Character Traits: Playful, Confident, Enthusiastic, Queer Identifying character*[Freelancer]
Male
AA/Asian
Age: 25-28
Character Traits: Straightforward, Reserved, Likeable, Queer Identifying character*Please send recent headshots and the role you’re interested in to: Jessica.white@moxieusa.com
Subject Line: Student VSAuditions and in Person Casting will be held on March 29-30 2018.
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The next few days in Midtown Atlanta will see thousands of people out on the town to enjoy the NCAA Tournament, numerous festivals and just to enjoy the balmy weather.
One particular spot that promises and hearty time is Livingston Restaurant + Bar in The Georgian Terrace Hotel. The venerable Midtown spot will be serving a brunch buffet from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Easter Sunday.
The menu will showcase a number of premiere eats, including the Applewood-smoked bacon, smoked pork loin with whole-grain molasses barbecue sauce, house-fried chicken and mashed sweet potatoes.
For those looking for smaller fare, there will be the salads, pastries, dessert, carving stations and children’s options including chicken fingers, potato wedges and mac and cheese.
The price will be $38 for adults, $15 for children 6-12. The bar will be serving from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.;but both restaurant and bar are closed for dinner.