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Atlanta-based Krystal is back again with a new commercial about its Side Chik chicken sandwich.
After enlisting Atlanta rap royalty 2Chainz in one commercial and adding the talents of social media influencer Brittany Renner, Krystal has upped the ante this time by featuring TV host and radio personality Charlamagne Tha God.
Charlamagne’s ad spot was produced by Krystal’s own in-house Creative Marketing Director Ajona “Jax” Camile and debuts on December 5.
Watch the commercial here:
All About Krystal’s Side Chik Sandwiches
Krystal’s chicken sandwiches all are stacked with premium, white meat and come in three versions:
- BBQ Bacon Cheese with crispy smoked bacon and tangy BBQ
- Pimento Cheese
- Classic featuring a slather of Duke’s Mayo and pickle.
As far is breakfast is concerned, the Side Chik is available in Classic and Pimento Cheese on a biscuit.
Final Word
f you want to check out some other restaurants in Atlanta with kickin’ chicken sandwiches, these are hard to beat. 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?
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Metro Atlanta’s first Whataburger opened in Kennesaw, Georgia on Monday, November 28, 2022. The restaurant is widely considered one of the best places to get a burger.
The eatery will begin serving customers through the drive-thru initially. In-store dining will come later.
What Is WhataBurger’s History?
Whataburger’s history begins with businessman Harmon Dobson, who was born in Oklahoma and raised on his family’s Arkansas farm.
After a military career, Dobson moved to Texas and co-founded the first Whataburger with entrepreneur Paul Burton. Their goal was to make a burger so big that you’d have to hold it with two hands and essentially proclaim “What a burger!” They succeeded.
The duo opened the first Whataburger in August 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas. The eatery soon took off from there.
Where Is Whataburger’s In Kennesaw Located?
Whataburger’s first Atlanta-area location is 705 Town Park Lane NW, Kennesaw, Ga. 30144. Here’s a map to help you find it.
The eatery posted on its website some time ago that “Atlantans will finally have the chance to sink their teeth into Whataburger’s big flavors and fresh ingredients served up with hometown hospitality.”Whataburger’s parent company plans a major expansion in the Peach State, with several eateries due to open in the Atlanta area in the coming months.
While this will be the company’s first location in the Atlanta area, it’s far from the last.
What’s On Whataburger’s Menu?
Photo credit: Whataburger.com Many people may think that Whataburger only serves burgers, but that’s not the case. You can also order:
- Breakfast like the Bacon Breakfast Bowl or Sausage Breakfast Bowl
- Sandwiches like a Patty Melt or Honey BBQ Chicken Strip
- Desserts like a Hot Apple Pie, Brownie, Cookies and More
- Salads like a Cobb Salad, Garden Salad and more.
- Sides like French Fries, Chili Cheese Fries, Onion Rings, Apple Slices and more.
Where Will Whataburger Open Next In Metro Atlanta?
Here are the other metro Atlanta Whataburger locations due to open soon:
Whataburger plans to open its first Atlanta area restaurants in these locations:
2022
- 705 Town Park Lane NW, Kennesaw, Ga. 30144
- 9766 GA-92, Woodstock, Ga. 30188 (Now Open)
2023
- 503 Lakeland Plaza, Cumming, Ga. 30040
- SEQ Buford Dr and Exchange Dr, Buford, Ga. 30519
- 3321 Lexington Rd, Athens, Ga. 30605
- 3201 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, Ga. 30606
- 100 Pottery Rd, Commerce, Ga. 30529
- 15 Wallace Blvd, Dawnsonville, Ga. 30534
Final Word
Whataburger is among many food franchises that are exploring expansion in metro Atlanta’s restaurant scene.
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Nobu Hotel has opened its doors in Atlanta, Georgia. The long-awaited opening comes more than three years after the famed hotel’s entry into the Atlanta market was first announced with none other than Hollywood actor Robert De Niro.
Located in Buckhead, Nobu Hotel offers 152 rooms and suites anchored by a plush restaurant that specializes in Japanese cuisine, bar and lounge complete with rooftop swimming pool.
When Did Nobu Hotel Open In Atlanta?
Nobu Hotel opened on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. The hotel has been taking reservations since August, but now you can actually stay there and make a reservation for the famous restaurant. The eatery comes from the mind of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, who has made a name for himself for his fusion Japanese and Latin American cuisine.
What’s on The Nobu Restaurant Menu?
Diners at Nobu’s restaurant can expect such signature dishes such as Black Cod Miso, Rock Shrimp Tempura, Crispy Rice and Spicy Tuna and Yellowtail Sashimi. The beverage program also features creative and bold cocktails. Here is Nubo’s Cold Dinner Menu:
Who Owns Nobu Restaurant?
Now an acclaimed, Japanese celebrity chef and restaurateur, Matsuhisa is determined to add Atlanta to his stable of upscale restaurants.
Matsuhisa said that it was his mother that inspired him to venture into the culinary arts.
“Watching my mother and grandmother inspired me to cook, but my brother helped me discover sushi. He took me to a sushi restaurant in Saitama, where I am originally from,” he told Country and Townhouse magazine. “We sat at the counter and watched the chefs make it – it was an incredible experience. I didn’t know what any of the names meant, but after one bite, I knew I wanted to be a sushi chef.”
He started off with his restaurant restaurant in Beverly Hills, California in 1987. From there, his creative mix of Japanese and Peruvian ingredients grew into a success. He joined forces with De Niro in 1994 and his restaurants went global.
Where Is Nobu Hotel Located In Atlanta?
Nobu Hotel is located at 3520 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326, which is in Buckhead. Here’s a map to help you find it.
How Many Nobu Locations Are There?
As of this writing, there are xxx Nobu locations worldwide, with hotels in the following cities:
- Barcelona
- Chicago
- Las Vegas
- Ibiza Bay
- London (Portman Square and Shoreditch)
- Los Cabos
- Malibu
- Manila
- Marbella
- Miami Beach
- Palo Alto
- Santorini
- Warsaw
Aside from Atlanta, additional Nobu locations set to open include Atlantic City, Bangkok, Barbuda, Danang, Al Khobar, Hamburg, Madrid, Marrakech, New Orleans, Orlando, Punta Canta, Roma, San Sebastian, São Paulo, Tel Aviv, Toronto, Tulum
Final Word
When it comes to visiting some of Atlanta’s best restaurants and places of business, Buckhead is a fun place to go. Read our guide on what to see and do in Buckhead.
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Lovers of vino, rejoice! The Ashford is set to debut its inaugural wine dinner series on the second Tuesday of each month in Dunwoody.
The Ashford Wine Series Kicks Off This Week
The wine series will showcase Chef-Owner Randy Lewis and GM-Sommelier Daniel Campbell’s collaborative culinary offerings as well as some of the most celebrated wine regions across the world.
Along with expertly prepared dishes paired with unique wine varieties, guests can expect an educational experience as well as they’ll be told about each region and dish as they enjoy it.
varietals and labels of the region amid the quiet sophistication of this quaint neighborhood dining room in Brookhaven.
When Does The Ashford Wine Series Begin?
The Ashford wine series begins on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. The first stop on the culinary and wine tour will be Spain.
“Five hand-selected and distinctly Spanish varietals will accompany a four-course dinner inspired by the beautiful culture, flavors, and produce of Spain,” according to a news release. There will also be an informal reception of chilled Cava and passed tapas before guests move to a warm and comfortable dining room and the coursed dinner.
Tickets for the event will include reception, dinner, and wine pairings. Tax and gratuity not included. Reservations are limited and can be purchased via resy.com.
When Does The Next Wine Series Take Place?
The next two wine series at The Ashford take place on the following dates:
- On Tuesday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m., when the wine region of Burgundy, France, will be explored.
- On Tuesday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m. when a deep dive of the Sonoma County region of California’s wine country will take place.
Click here to read The Ashford Menu.
Final Word
The Ashford is one of Atlanta’s most upscale dining establishments.
When it comes to upscale dining, Atlanta stands out among the Southeast. Only here can diners enjoy impeccable dinners featuring the best of Georgia-sourced foods, spices and seasonings.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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Atlanta restaurant Rreal Tacos plans to expand across metro Atlanta in the coming months. The eatery has some aggressive expansion plans that it will put into action over the next several months.
Rreal Tacos To Expand Across Metro Atlanta
In addition to Rreal Tacos’ locations at Midtown at 100 6th St. NE and West Midtown at 1000 Northside Dr. NW, the eatery recently announced that it will open in the following metro Atlanta locations:
- Chamblee
- Sandy Springs
- Buckhead
- Decatur
- Gwinnett County
“In Atlanta if you want real, authentic Mexico City tacos, you go to Buford Highway, but it’s not a date night kind of place,” Damian Otero, who co-owns Real Tacos with Miguel Hernandez, says in a news release. “Conversely, if you want something upscale with great drinks, it’s a mammoth restaurant with ‘Americanized’ food. We have created a niche intersecting the two.”
The owners have leaned into making authentic Mexican street food with Rreal Tacos, sourcing their taco ingredients from various regions of Mexico using fresh — never frozen — meat marinated for over 12 hours for dishes such as asada from northeastern Monterrey, birria barbacoa from Guadalajara, or taco al pastor, one of Mexico City’s signature tacos.
Where Is Rreal Tacos Located In Atlanta?
Rreal Tacos currently has two locations — 100 6th St NE #110, Atlanta, GA 30308 and 1000 Northside Dr NW STE 600, Atlanta, GA 30318.
It’s third location will be opening in the coming months in Chamblee at 5070 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30341. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
More: Make your own tacos with this easy recipe
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Authenticity is the word of the day in Atlanta’s dining scene. The concept encompasses not only the ingredients, but who’s helming the kitchen and the service provided as well.
Check out these 20+ essential soul food spots 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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Chick-fil-A is currently testing bone-in chicken wings in metro Atlanta in a trial that began Oct. 31. Aside from having a secret menu, the popular Atlanta-based chain is cooking up a contender in Atlanta’s chicken wing wars.
The restaurant has reportedly been interesting in serving chicken wings on a trial basis for some time now. With the new chicken wing trial, which runs until Feb. 11, Chick-fil-A hopes to have indisputable proof on whether they need to get into the business.Where To Find Chick-fil-A Wings In Atlanta
Finding the items won’t be as easy as you’d think. Traditional Chick-fil-A locations won’t have the chicken wings on their menus. You’ll have to visit the company’s new brand Outfox Wings, which comes out of the Little Blue Menu, a “ghost kitchen” concept we reported on last year.
Little Blue Menu is a separate brand from the traditional Chick-fil-A offerings we know and love. The two outfits have totally different menus.
What Chick-Fil-A Location Has Chicken Wings?
Truett’s Chick-fil-A located at 3649 Hwy 138 SE, Stockbridge, GA 30281 is the only location selling the chicken wings, Chick-fil-A said. Here is a map to help you find it.
Final Word
Chick-fil-A is an Atlanta institution, but it’s not the only one. Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new? -
A new gaming, food and drink concept, Your 3rd Spot, is set to open in early November, AtlantaFi.com has learned.
Your 3rd Spot: Here’s What To Know
The unique food concept comes from parent company AMP Up1 Hospitality and sees itself as “your third spot” to spend time besides your home and workplace. Here’s what you need to know about Your 3rd Spot food concept, which joins a stable of new Atlanta restaurant concepts opening lately.
The proprietors of Your 3rd Spot envision the place as a spot “to eat, drink and play,” with friends.
When Will Your 3rd Spot Open?
The restaurant and gaming spot is set to open on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Doors open at 5:33 p.m. for a grand opening celebration. Here’s what guests can expect:
- Complimentary food and games
- Live DJ
- Swag and plenty of giveaways
Guests must RSVP online to be eligible for giveaways, and the first 100 to arrive will receive a VIP gift.
The restaurant and gaming spot will open in The Works development in Atlanta’s Upper Westside, which has become a popular gathering spot for city residents.
Where Is Your 3rd Spot Located In Atlanta?
Your 3rd Spot is located in a 26,000 square-foot space located in the renovated industrial building at 400 Chattahoochee Row NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Here is a map to help you find it.
Final Word
Chattahoochee Food Works has punched above its weight since it opened in April 2021. Another popular spot in The Works that we love is Delilah’s Everyday Soul, which we reviewed.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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International travel-inspired coffee brand Boarding Pass Coffee, recently rebranded to better focus on growing locally, nationally and in markets abroad.
Boarding Pass Coffee Has Big Expansion Plans
The Milton, Georgia-based coffee company, known for their specialty coffees and one-of-a-kind coffee tastings, also expanded in the following ways:
- The Groundbreaking of a New Location in Gainesville, GA – Coming Winter 2022
- Expanded Virtual and In-Person Coffee Tasting Sessions for Corporate Teams
- Additional Coffee Offerings Available via their Website and Amazon Store
- Gift Bundles for Coffee Lovers this Holiday Season
The company brewed off the ground in 2020 when Murilo and Christine Santos decided to combine their love of travel and coffee.
Inspired by the passion Boarding Pass Coffee and their loyal customers share for international travel, the company’s owners are focused on driving cultural awareness of coffee as they grow.
“Boarding Pass Coffee was born out of a love for travel and the connections you make around the world,” Murilo Santos, founder of Boarding Pass Coffee, said in a news release. “Our rebranding efforts are reinforcing our mission as well as ensuring that as we grow, we continue to cultivate a sense of travel and adventure, from farm to cup,” he added.
In addition to sourcing specialty coffee from around the world, Boarding Pass Coffee also offers five exclusive roasts from their own family coffee farm, the award-winning Fazenda Sant’ana in Serra Negra, Brazil. The Fazenda Sant’ana is Rainforest Alliance and UTZ-certified and offers a true farm-to-cup experience for their coffee travelers.
Final Word
Atlanta is a tea town, make no mistake about it. Sweet tea rules the day in the city’s restaurants. But in the breakfast spots, coffee reigns supreme. Some of the best places to get coffee in Atlanta are in Midtown, downtown and around the city’s intown neighborhoods.
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If you love a hot cup of Joe, you’re going to be quite exciting to learn that illy Caffé, the European-style café and coffee bar, is planning to open at Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta.
illy Caffé Planning Atlanta Location
The location will offer more than coffee; look out for the full food gamut of breakfast, lunch and brunch. Keep reading to know all the details.
The new coffee shop and bar, which will operate as a franchise, is being brought to us from entrepreneurs Asad Babwari, Aamir Ali and William Chen, who have deep experience with metro Atlanta restaurant brands.
When Is illy Caffé Opening At Atlantic Station?
Illy Caffé is set to open in “early spring 2023,” according to a news release. Atlantic Station had been without a coffee shop proper after Starbucks closed down on the corner of 17th and State streets.
This will be Illy Caffé’s first location in the Southeast as the brand looks to make a further imprint in the United States.
What’s On The Menu at illy Caffé?
Photo credit: Illy USA The menu at illy Caffé will serve a bevy of premium coffee offerings, many of them sustainably-sourced. In addition to breakfast, lunch and brunch, the coffee shop will offer Aperitivo (pre-meal) menu items, along with cocktails and Italian desserts.
The Atlantic Station location will also give customers an opportunity to order and pick up items at a grab-and-go counter or via full-table service options.
The extensive coffee and espresso menu will offer the following items:
- Hot and iced beverages such as cold brew, latte, cappuccino and more.
- Breakfast menu with items such as croissants and breakfast sandwiches
- Lunch menu with items such as pizza, pastas and European-style sandwiches and salads.
- An early evening Aperitivo menu features Italian-inspired cocktails and light appetizers
- A sweet menu offers fresh baked pastries, croissants, cookies and a gelato bar.
Where Will illy Caffé Be Located At Atlantic Station?
Illy Caffé will be located at 264 19th Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA. Here’s a map to help you find it.
illy Caffé will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and will have retail items for sale such as the brand’s acclaimed espresso machines and coffee accessories.
Final Word
I know, I know, coffee never sounded so exciting, right? Wait until it opens! I’m sure, it will soon be one of the best coffee spots in Atlanta.
If you don’t know already, Atlantic Station is turning (once again) into a happening place. Perhaps you might have missed the recent openings of Day & Night Cereal Bar, Atlanta Breakfast Club and Angry Crab Shack.
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Once again, Krystal is partnering with a celebrity influencer to sell its food.
The Atlanta-based restaurant recently announced that its creative marketing chief, rapper and businessman 2Chainz, has tapped Brittany Renner to be the face of its “Side Chik Chicken Sandwich.”
“At Krystal, we are here to disrupt the QSR landscape and are excited to be working with Brittany Renner as she has a pulse on the culture.” S2 Chainz said in a written statement. “We know everyone has a favorite already, so instead of fighting to be your go-to, we’re happy to be your little something on the side.”
In August 2022, Krystal tapped L.A.-based singer and reality TV star Ray J to push a campaign. The restaurant has made a big effort to appeal to a younger generation and Renner’s inclusion is another step toward that.
What’s On Krystal’s Side Chik Sandwich?
Krystal’s Side Chik Sandwich is one of the most creative things on the menu. Along with premium white meat, here’s what you’ll get when you order one:
- BBQ Bacon Cheese with crispy smoked bacon and tangy BBQ
- Pimento Cheese
- Classic featuring a slather of Duke’s Mayo and pickle
When it comes to breakfast, the Side Chik is available in Classic and Pimento Cheese on a biscuit.
“I’m real, I’m honest, and I’m funny. So I was happy to partner with Krystal since they’re a brand willing to be all those same things.” Renner said in a statement. “We are combining food, fun and culture into one big moment for this staple establishment. Get ready for some surprises!”
Final Word
Georgia’s largest city is engulfed in a Chicken Sandwich War, with different restaurants claiming small wins here and there. If you want to see for yourself, check out the best chicken sandwiches in Atlanta.
Read more: 20+ 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.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
