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The Black Women Film Summit 2018 will feature the new movie by Ava DuVernay “A Wrinkle in Time.”
Tickets will be $18 on Fri, March 9, 2018. The event is from 6:15 PM – 9:15 PM ET.
Regal Cinemas Atlantic Station 18 IMAX & RPX
261 19th Street Northwest
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Atlanta, GA 30363
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Atlanta is going ga-ga over “Black Panther,” Marvel’s biggest and latest release. The movie debuted this week after pre-selling a record $150 million in tickets and taking in an additional $200 million over the weekend, which puts it around $350 million.
Black Panther Grosses Over $1 Billion At Box Office
The movie has gone on to gross more than $1 billion, which is a first for a Marvel movie.
Many are saying with the international box office still in play, the movie will be Marvel’s biggest. Director Ryan Coogler, an Oakland native (a city that plays prominently in the film) is already being prodded for a sequel.
The film notched the fifth-largest domestic opening ever, Variety reports.
“Black Panther has taken on a life of its own,” AMC executive vp global programming and chief content officer Elizabeth Frank, told The Hollywood Reporter.
In Atlanta, people were excited about “Black Panther,” one of the most prominent black superheroes in the Marvel universe. At the Southlake AMC theater, the cinema had a record 83 showings for the film on Friday alone.
If you thought Wesley Snipes’ “Blade” trilogy was the best black superhero, it’s time to rethink that.
Read: How to score ‘Black Panther’ tix in ATL
During a special screening on Tuesday, Feb. 6 in Atlanta, MPAA Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin said that the film’s production has generated $83.9 Million to Georgia’s economy, according to Deadline.
Read: Chadwick Boseman on filming down South
Final Word
This much we know for sure: Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever is one highly anticipate movie.
Speaking of Angela Bassett, the actress recently caught Sheila E. at City Winery in Atlanta, and when “Glamorous Life” came on, she blessed us with the moves!
Good morning to Angela Bassett ONLY 💚 pic.twitter.com/vMcVLm6J1D
— MEFeater Magazine (@mefeater) July 12, 2021
Atlanta is rallying around Black Panther 2 something serious, especially after Coogler went to bat for Georgia-based businesses by agreeing to keep production in the Peach State. Casting calls have already began as well.
Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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The Atlanta area’s most well-regarded Latino sandwich shop is open at The Battery Atlanta. For months now, El Super Pan is joining the sports and entertainment complex anchored by SunTrust Park in spring 2018.
El Super Pan’s first location, at Ponce City Market, in Midtown has been a hit since its 2015 debut.
El Super Pan opens at The Battery Atlanta
Three-time James Beard-nominated Chef Hector Santiago will bring his popular Latin American fare to “Los Bravos” (Braves fans) for lunch and dinner seven days a week in the Cumberland community. Fan favorites from Puerto Rican-born Santiago include the sought-after Mofongos, the Cubano Mixto, pressed sandwich on a traditional Cuban bread and desserts such as chipotle-chocolate chip cookies, organic egg flan, and bacon-guava shortbread cookie and Cuban coffee.
Although the Braves are playing and SunTrust Park is up and running, development in the vicinity continues to take off.
In addition to El Super Pan, the Omni Hotel is set to open in early 2018, giving visitors a home before and after Braves games as well as anchoring metro Atlanta’s newest entertainment destination. The property will feature 264 guest rooms across 16 floors.
Where is El Super Pan located at the Battery?
El Super Pan is located at 455 Legends Place, Suite 862, Atlanta, GA 30339 inside The Battery. Here’s a map to help you find the place.
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.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
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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Every month, three Atlanta women come together to try the beignets at certain metro Atlanta restaurants.During this monthly ritual, their tastebuds attempt to harmonize. The Beignet Babes are keen to spot any servings not up to par: Is it a true beignet or just something dumped in powder?Otherwise, it’s just a funnel cake. No, an award-winning beignet is fluffy, dumpling shaped and has a perky characteristic to it.
These three metro Atlanta ladies — all from south Louisiana — know when they’ve arrived at good-as-home Cajun cuisine.
Here Are The Best Beignets In Atlanta
These beignets they have in front of them are pretty good, but one of them says the sweetness is not there.
Perhaps the chef’s recipe calls for substituting the real sugar you would expect in the Nawlins delicacy.So where can you have beignets in Atlanta and it’s metro area? Here are the leading restaurants:
A night out on the town more often than not begins in an Atlanta restaurant.
The city’s dining scene is a vibrant space with bold kitchens influenced by the best of worldly cultures interpreted by curious chefs.
Yet each restaurant has its signature dish, it’s edible business card, that leaves its mark on the tastebuds of hundreds of guests per week.
Big Easy Grille
1193 Collier Rd NW Suite D, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 352-2777
Here’s what one reviewer says about Big Easy Grille: “This review is solely for one item, and that’s their beignets. A girlfriend had a birthday and was not able to make it to New Orleans to have the real deal. She told me about this place but said she never tried them. We decided to stop by and have drinks, and of course beignets. Heads up….do NOT bite my head off but these are BETTER than the ones in New Orleans. Don’t get me wrong…NOLA beignets are really good too, but these are lighter. NOLA’s has a denser texture. Also, the Big Easy’s are much smaller so that could be another contributing factor. Either way, we enjoyed them so much that we ordered another round. If you stop by…order you a batch … or TWO.”
Louisiana Bistreaux
1375 Virginia Ave, East Point, GA 30344 | (404) 762-6755
3312 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 | (404) 941-9545
1496 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030 | (404) 963-1463
Here’s what one reviewer says about Louisiana Bistreaux’s beignets: “This was my first time coming here with a group of my friends. The food was Awesome and so was the customer service. I had the Blackened Tilapia and the Red Velvet Cheesecake. Our waitress Courtney was so down to earth and so friendly. If I could have hired her to work at my store, I would. I love the atmosphere. Will definitely be back!”
Yay Beignet & Bistro
660 Irwin St NE Atlanta, Ga. 30312 | 470-289-1614Here’s what one reviewer says about Yay Beignet: “Yay Beignet is such a vibe! They have perfected the recipe for fried catfish. The catfish and grits were the perfect combination of creamy and crispy. The biscuits are everything you need; flaky, moist, and a perfect companion for the fish. The beignet bites were amazing in both the chocolate sauce and the cinnamon sauce. Last but most important, the people were nice. Good customer service is hard to come by and Yay Beignet’s staff understands the assignment. I can’t wait to visit again!”Copeland’s of New Orleans
3101 Cobb Pkwy SE #220, Atlanta, GA 30339 | (770) 612-3311
Here’s what one reviewer says about Copeland’s of New Orleans, which has crab-stuffed beignets: “We went the second day the dining room reopened. The protocols in place made you feel comfortable. They had excellent social distancing at the tables and markers on the floor and front waiting area. The staff was kind and checked on us several times. Food was good.”
Want more Louisiana-inspired dishes? Here’s where to get crawfish in Atlanta.
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.
For the latest in metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, stay with Atlantafi.com.