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Haven Restaurant and Bar in Brookhaven is hosting their annual Patio Party in honor of the start of spring and warm weather. The event is slated to take place at the Brookhaven eatery on Thursday, April 18 from 7-10pm.Tickets are $35 with no reservation required and include an assortment of food options and a selection of beer and wine.Haven hosts patio party in Brookhaven
Guests can expecta number of signature eats, including grilled scallops and shrimp with herb butter; BBQ pork sliders with coleslaw; grilled marinated quail; smoked chicken wings with ramp ranch and more.Where is Haven located?
Haven is located at Suite 160, 1441 Dresden Drive NE Brookhaven, Georgia 30319. The phone number is 404-969-0700. Here’s a map to help you find the place.It’s patio season all over ATL. Check out these Atlanta restaurants with awesome patios and rooftops
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.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.
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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.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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The 25th Annual Cali Picnic “In A Major Way” is set to be held in Atlanta on Saturday, April 20, 2019 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT. The event will take place at Morris Brown College, 643 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW Atlanta, Georgia 30314.
The Cali Picnic is the largest, most anticipated celebration of California culture in the country.
The California Culture & Arts Festival present the Cali Picnic ‘In A Major Way’
An intentional tribute to all things California – food, music, cars and various recreational activities – The Cali Picnic is an authentic reminder of ‘home’ for West Coast transplants that now live in Atlanta and parts of Georgia.
For others, it is either an oddity that could never happen on California soil, or a California filled experience sans the drama.
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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A delicious casting call is set to take place in Atlanta soon: It calls for men and women dressed to the nines as Harlem bar types.
Details on the production are still scarce but it will film on April 2 and the fitting is March 20-22.
Here are Harlem Bar casting call details:
BROOKLYN
HARLEM BAR or RIOT DEAD BODIES
This is a period piece
Seeking African Americans
Men and Women / 18 and over
No shaved heads or Harsh fades
please stop cutting hair
Women must have natural hair
no artificial colors / no braids
No fake nailsFilming Date:
HARLEM BAR – April 9th (V. Highlands)
DEAD RIOTERS – April 2nd (Decatur)
Will not work both days
Filming Rate: 75/8
Fitting Date: 3/20-3/22 one day
Fitting Rate: 19/2
Fitting Location: Union City
Haircut bump: $15Please email Extras@RoseLockeCasting.com
Include 3 pics (head, body and selfie holding a piece of paper on it) age, ht, wt, all sizes and contact info.Subject: HARLEM BAR or DEAD RIOT
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 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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Breakfast-focused restaurant Pancake Social is set to open at Ponce City Market on Monday, March 25, AtlantaFi has learned.
The new Atlanta restaurant’s opening is yet another feather in the hat of Midtown’s crown jewel development Ponce City Market.
Pancake Social is expected to open near the North Avenue entrance at PCM. The eatery will have a place for indoor and outdoor dining. The venue will seat 150 people and include a coffeehouse.
Midtown Atlanta restaurants: Pancake Social opening in Ponce City Market
The breakfast-all-day spot will close nightly about 7 or 8 p.m. And they won’t take reservations.
The eatery will be helmed by Chef Anne Quatrano of Star Provisions, Bacchanalia and other top eateries. The team behind Pancake Social is already gearing to expand. More sites are being looked at in Buckhead, Dunwoody and Fayetteville.
What’s on the menu at Pancake Social?
Menu highlights include Ebelskivers; a Pecan Praline Stack; Sourdough Waffles; a Crispy Chicken Sandwich with hot honey drizzle; and a P.S. burger. To drink, Pancake Social will offer craft juice blends, their signature breakfast blend of coffee and espresso as well as beer, wine, mimosas and brunch cocktails.
Here are some dishes from Pancake Social’s menu:
When it comes to decor, Pancake Social patrons will be welcomed by a coffee and beverage bar when they enter the establishment. day. As they pass they’ll enter a full-service dining room with large tables and booths.
“The passion for food and design is something our team shares,” says partner Dan Jacobson. “We loved brainstorming and collaborating together, but it was Anne that really brought the concept to life. Much of what you will see and feel at Pancake Social is a culmination of her great talent and creativity – not only in food and hospitality, but also in designing a delightful atmosphere that is memorable for guests.”
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Saito Sushi, Steak and Cocktails is a new Atlanta restaurant set to open in late 2019 in The Department Building in downtown.
Saito will be located in the newly renovated 2,200-square-foot development at at 207 Peachtree St. NW. The Department Building used to be Regenstein’s Department Store.
Saito Sushi, Steak and Cocktails opening in Atlanta
The restaurant is being opened by acclaimed restaurateur Stephen de Haan, who is partnering with the Saito brand, which is well known in Asia.
The Saito namesake comes from Japan, where Master Chef Saito built a sushi empire after starting out in Fukushima. Today, Saito has more than 30 restaurants across the world.
“It is this Pacific regional influence that truly inspires Saito, utilizing fresh tropical fruits, balancing delicately with the freshest fish flown in daily to create inspired dishes including rolls and sashimi,” a press release says.
“De Haan is developing an equally inspired beverage program, utilizing techniques from the Red Phone Booth and traditional Japanese ingredients such as shiso and yuzu. Rare Japanese whiskey will be showcased at Saito, served over double reverse osmosis ice pressed into a sphere from a Taisin ice mold.”
The new Atlanta restaurant is part of a plan by Marx Realty to turn the structure into a 48,000-square-foot mixed-up development with office and retail space with top-notch dining.
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With the closing of Cafe + Velo next month, another coffee shop, Docent Coffee,has taken its place onEdgewood Ave. SE in Atlanta.
Docent Coffee also has launched a successful Kickstarter, to get the business up and running in the city. The idea behind the establishment is to support local artists in their craft by creating both a physical and e-commerce portal.
Docent Coffee opens on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta
The aim of Docent Coffee is to “bring some seriously good coffee, food, and art to the city and beyond!”
The company explains the meaning of its name like this: “As our name implies, Docent is here to guide folks to something new, exciting, and hopefully unique in coffee, as well as art. We are deeply passionate about both, but also understand that both are entirely subjective experiences. Yes, we will probably be guilty of some of the cliches ourselves, but we certainly aren’t going to rely on them to have you like us, our coffee, or what we are trying to accomplish. And even though we may try our best, you may end up not liking it…and that’s ok. Your coffee should be enjoyable to you because you actually enjoy it…and we hope you enjoy ours!”
The coffee shop will be not only a place to get the best roasts in Atlanta, but also a fine art marketplace. The establishment’s website has several pieces already posted and ready to be bought. There is also some art available for wholesale.
Where is Docent Coffee located in Atlanta?
Docent Coffee is located at 381 Edgewood Ave SE. Here is a map to help you find the place.
The city has a generous scattering of coffee shops around the Perimeter. Atlanta coffee shops can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.
Starbucks certainly has a foothold here, but so do small mom-and-pop businesses like Brash Coffee, Ebrik Coffee and Land of a Thousand Hills. Much like the Atlanta restaurants scene, the coffee movement in ATL is alive and percolating, just like we like our coffee.
Read more: 5 really cool coffee joints to check out in Atlanta
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Marsha Ambrosius is bringing her soulful sounds to Atlanta’s City Winery for a series of two shows in March 2019. Ambrosius will play the venue on successive nights, March 12 and 13. City Winery is located at 650 North Avenue NE Ste 201, Atlanta, Ga. 30308.
The British singer grew to fame as one half of the R&B/soul group Floetry, where Ambrosius would sing melodies while her partner recited poetry.
Marsha Ambrosius plays Atlanta’s City Winery
Marsha Ambrosius-Billups, yes, she’s gotten married, is an English singer and songwriter from Liverpool, England. She embarked on her musical career as a member of Floetry. Ambrosius released her debut solo album Late Nights & Early Mornings in March 2011.
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!
Here is Marsha Ambrosius Performing In Atlanta
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The 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards, the annual black-tie awards ceremony honoring black achievement, recently took place in Atlanta at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
The Bounce Trumpet Awards were hosted by actress Wendy Raquel Robinson and R&B singer Tank. The event featured musical performances as well as honors for entertainers and community organizers.
Celebrities honored at 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards
Mark your calendars: The gala event will be broadcast on Bounce TV on Sunday Feb. 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET.
During the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards viewers will see:
- The inaugural Xernona Clayton Award being presented to GRAMMY® Award-winning rapper, actor, entrepreneur and activist Tip T.I. Harris by Trumpet Awards founder and civil rights leader Ms. Clayton herself.
- The Music Excellence Award going to four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning record producer, rapper and songwriter Rodney Jerkins aka Darkchild. Artists Jade Novah, Keyshia Cole, Justine Skye and Sevyn Streeter will all take the stage to perform chart-topping hits produced by Darkchild including “Say My Name” (Destiny’s Child), “Angel of Mine” (Monica), “The Boy is Mine” (Brandy and Monica) and “Shoulda Let You Go” (Keyshia Cole).
- The Living Legend Award being accepted by actor, comedian, film director and writer Robert Townsend. In a tribute based on music from Townsend’s hit film The Five Heartbeats, artists Kim Burrell, Q. Parker and Brian Courtney Wilson grace the stage to perform “Nights Like This,” “Haven’t Finished Yet” and “A Heart is a House for Love.”
- The Trailblazer Award being presented to GRAMMY ® Award-nominated rapper MC Lyte. A special tribute includes Big Tigger, Lil’ Mama, DJ K Rock, Da Brat and YoYo performing select hits from MC Lyte’s career including “I Wanna Be Down” (Remix), “Lyte as a Rock,” “Paper Thin” and Self Destruction.”
How to watch the Trumpet Awards
If you want to know how to watch the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards, you’ll need a television with a digital tuner. if you have one, you’re equipped to scan and add channels such as Bounce TV. If not, you may need a traditional television antenna or an outside antenna.
If that doesn’t work, call your local TV provider and ask that they carry Bounce TV.
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In partnership with the Atlanta Ballet, R. Alexander presents Balletomane, the upcoming exhibition featuring ballerina paintings and portraits by Spain’s Antonio Torres.
The show will be on display at R. Alexander from February 1- March 2, 2018. In conjunction with Atlanta Ballet, a special opening reception will be held at R. Alexander on Friday, February 1st from 6- 9 pm and Saturday, February 2nd from 1-4 pm. A percentage of purchases will go towards the Ballet’s advancement.
Opening Reception of Balletomane: Paintings by Antonio Torres in Atlanta
Balletomane, defined as a ballet enthusiast, aptly describes Torres’ devotion to dance. Throughout his evolution as a painter, he has dedicated himself to one recurring theme: ballet. Dancers from all over the world showcase graceful poses and elegant costumes in each captivating painting. Fascinated with ballerinas’ patterns of movement and psychological dedication, Torres skillfully captures their mastery of performance by depicting their varied demeanors both on and off the stage.
While Torres portrays notable dancers from all over the world, his work is categorized into three distinct series and each inspired by a different ballerina. The Contrasts series provide striking distinctions between light and shade frequently placed in intimate settings.
Register for Balletomane here
Blue Dream paintings convey the beauty of ballet through various expressionistic techniques, while the Blue Rainbow series incorporates surrealism to depict dreamlike performances. Through this diversity, Torres captures the multifaceted aspects of ballet and its dedicated performers.
Torres personalizes private moments, and this exclusive access to intimate views offstage are a hallmark of his work. Aware of the rare circumstances accessed to him via his friendships with numerous ballerinas, Torres graciously remarks, “I thank God for having the opportunity to be surrounded by so many talents behind the scenes.” Though visually divergent, Contrasts, Blue Dream, and Blue Rainbow unite in inviting viewers behind the scenes to share his intimate point of view.
To learn more about the artist and the exhibition, please visit our website at ralexanderfineart.com.
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Super Bowl LIII has drawn sports stars, celebrities and more to Atlanta for all types of events. One of the top happenings was the Power Sports Brunch, which took place Wednesday, Jan. 29 in Buckhead.
The Power Sports Brunch brought some major players to Davio’s Italian Steakhouse for a festive time. The event was presented by LPS Consulting PR & WISE Atlanta.
Power Sports Brunch: Celebrities, athletes talk empowerment in Atlanta
The brunch was a chance for powerful women to celebrate themselves but also remind each other that more progress is needed.
Amy Trask, former CEO of the Oakland Raiders, said that some businesses simply shouldn’t be around if they don’t provide an equal playing field.
“If a business does not hire without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, religion or any other individual characteristic, which has nothing to do whatsoever with whether a person can accomplish or succeed or achieve in business, well then that business deserves to fail.”
Those individualities I listed have no impact whatsoever on whether one can do a good job,” Trask said.
Veteran ESPN reporter Lisa Salters told AtlantaFi.com that representation makes a difference.
“In any aspect of life, it’s important to have diversity of voices. The more voices you have, the more inclusive you are, the better any product is going to be. Women watch sports, women participate in sports, women should be covering sports.”
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