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The Georgia Seafood Festival is set for Nov. 9, 2019 at the Battery Atlanta. The festival will showcase the culinary excellence of the Georgia Coastal Seafood scene.
Attendees will get to sample mouth-watering varieties of the freshest fish, cooked in various styles, with an emphasis on Georgian wild shrimp.
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The festival will give you a chance to sample fresh produce from all over the state and play in some fun and games related to Georgia’s agriculture and fishing industries.
There will also be live music courtesy of bans from Georgia’s coastal cities. You’ll also be able to learn about the Georgia coast and vacation communities.
You’ll also get a tableside seat at a qualifying competition for the Annual World Cooking Championships, where Atlanta’s top amateur and professional chefs will square off.
The event will be hosted by Chef Jernard Wells, who has appeared on The Food Network and The Cooking Channel.Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta
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The 6th Annual Atlanta Ramen Fest is happening on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Brought to us by Ramen Station, this annual event promises to be another fun beer drinking party in honor of the beloved noodle soup.
Atlanta Ramen Fest will take place at Wild Heaven Brewing’s new location in West End. Here is the address.
2019 Atlanta Ramen Fest: Everything you need to know
SO MUCH RAMEN!! This event will feature delicious and creative ramen tastings from 20+ local restaurants and chefs from around ATL. They’ll be showcasing their culinary interpretations of the classic Japanese comfort food…and they all pair well with cold beer.
Early bird VIP tickets have already sold out, but general admission tickets are still available.
Atlanta Ramen Fest: Restaurants that’ll be there
- Lyla Lila
- King of Pops
- Porchlight
- Pine Street Market
- Seed, Drift & Stem Wine Bar
- Twain’s
- Wades Smyrna
- White Bull
- Boxcar
- Momonoki
- Mondo Italian
- Restaurant Holmes
- AIX
- The General Muir
- Steinbeck’s
- Fox Bros.
- Minero
- Local Republic
- Ramen Station
- Noona Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene has taken off in recent years. Stay with AtlantaFi.com for the latest.
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Night Market at The Home Depot Backyard is a new concept making its debut at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, October 3 from 6-10 p.m.
Night Market, an artisan food and beverage experience, will take place every first Thursday for the rest of 2019.
Night Market at the Home Depot Backyard: What’s in store
The market offers attendees live music, bites from top Atlanta chefs including Nick Leahy (AIX and Tin Tin), Conner Slewitzke (Gracious Plenty), Kevin Outz (The Spotted Trotter), and Howard Hsu (Sweet Auburn BBQ).
There will also be beverages from local experts like Kellie Thorn from the Hugh Acheson Restaurant Group, and an artisan market curated by Indie Craft Experience.
Where is the Home Depot Backyard located?
The Home Depot Backyard is located at 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta, GA 30313. Here is a map to help you find it.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years.
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Kirk and Rasheeda Frost have opened Frost Bistro, their new Atlanta restaurant in Castleberry Hill. Kirk and Rasheeda’s restaurant offers a hip alternative to the stuffy eateries scattered around downtown Atlanta. Here are more details about the establishment:
The celebrity couple, who both are reality TV stars thanks to the popular VH1 series “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” appeared at the eatery last week during a grand opening party.
Kirk & Rasheeda’s restaurant Frost Bistro now open in Atlanta
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms was also on hand for the event. This is fabulous and great for our community,” Lance-Bottoms said.
The eatery opened on Sept. 27 with 62 employees and is looking for more (more on that at the bottom).
Judging by its decor, the new Atlanta restaurant will cater to a sophisticated clientele and high-profile patrons.
Frost Bistro is helmed by Rashul York, an executive chef who honed his craft at restaurants in Virginia. The Frosts collaborated with York on the menu, which is relatively sparse but it does those few things well.
What’s on the menu at Frost Bistro?
Frost Bistro’s menu consists of tapas and other dishes on small plates. Their are also a handful of drinks available to order.
Fans on social media showed plates full of healthy portions of lamb chops, fish and other dishes.
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Reserve a table at Frost Bistro hereWhat are the hours of Frost Bistro?
Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. The phone number for Frost Bistro is 404-963-5495. The eatery is among several other high-profile restaurants opened by celebrities, including 2 Chainz’s Escobar Lounge and Cam Newton’s Fellowship Cigar Bar.
Where is Frost Bistro located?
Frost Bistro is located at 281 Peters St. SW, Atlanta, GA. 30313 Here’s a map to help you find it.
Do you know someone in the food service industry looking for a job? Frost Bistro is also hiring.Here’s what it says on their website: “A range of Team Member opportunities are currently open, including front-of-house, back-of-house and leadership roles.” Apply for a job here.
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Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene,has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years.
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There’s a new place to eat in downtown Atlanta: The Pantry & Provisions recently opened inside the Healey Building.The fast-casual sandwich restaurant is different for Atlanta because it has been described as bodega-style. The eatery is brought to us by owner Brady Lowe.The Pantry & Provisions opens in Healey Building
The Pantry & Provisions will host a grand opening celebration on Sept. 30.“Our mission is to create a scalable restaurant model that operates on the values of inclusivity, sustainability, integrity, and responsibility,” Lowe says in a press release.What’s on the menu at The Pantry and Provisions?
The Pantry and Provisions has plenty of sandwiches, pastries and burgers for sale. Here is a pic of one option on the menu:
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.
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A new South American tapas and wine bar is opening in Midtown Atlanta. El Viñedo Local is set to open its doors in early 2020, according to a press release.
El Viñedo Local means “The Local Vineyard” in English. And that’s exactly what the new Atlanta restaurant inspires to be.
El Viñedo Local coming to Midtown Atlanta
The eatery will serve small plates, South American-inspired dishes, wine and coffee.
“We are excited that El Viñedo Local will become a part of the growing energy of Midtown, and we’re looking forward to offering our guests the ability to socialize and explore wines in a unique setting,” the owner Robert Kaster said in a press release.
Where will El Viñedo Local be located?
El Viñedo Local will be located at 730 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308. near the Fox Theatre. Here is a map to help you find it.
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.
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Louisiana Bistreaux opened its Buckhead location on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, AtlantaFi.com has learned. This is the restaurant’s third metro Atlanta location.
When it comes to all the wonderful Cajun dishes like et toufee, gumbo and anything with crawfish, Louisiana Bistreaux in East Point and Decatur rule the roux. Now, Louisiana Bistreaux in Buckhead does too.
Hampton Inn restaurant: Louisiana Bistreaux in Buckhead
The restaurant will open inside the Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place located off Piedmont Road and Peachtree Road.
Photo credit: Google Maps As Cajun cuisine goes in metro Atlanta, there have been many that have tried to master (imitate) it, but the results have fallen flat. But inside the perimeter, Louisiana Bistreaux has came the closest to authenticity.
Dishes like Cajun BBQ Shrimp, Crawfish Combo and Eggplant Atchafalaya have been standouts in the two metro Atlanta locations. As the restaurant continues to expand, Louisiana Bistreaux is poised to give seafood king Pappadeaux, which has two metro Atlanta locations, a run for its money.
Where is Louisiana Bistreaux Buckhead located?
The Louisiana Bistreaux Buckhead location is at 3312 Piedmont Road NE, 30305 Atlanta, Ga. Here is a map to help you find it.
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen an explosion in recent years.
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North Georgia has a new restaurant, courtesy of the Maven Restaurant Group: Tocayo opened to the public recently in Forsyth County.
Tocayo is a fast-casual taco stand that pulls its influences from Mexican street food.
Taco stand Tocayo opens in Forsyth County
We can’t wait to try the food at Tocayo, but it seems promising.
One thing we do know is that the restaurant is currently hiring. See other metro Atlanta jobs here.
First impressions go a long way: The eatery’s Instagram is a beautiful collage curated by artist @ashwilsony.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, is pretty crazy right now. Fast-casual is 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.
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Looking for a “sweet” restaurant experience? Sugar Factory American Brasserie opened in early September in Midtown Atlanta. The restaurant is currently serving lunch and dinner.
The new Atlanta restaurant is having a grand opening celebration on Sept. 27. Actor, producer and comedian Nick Cannon is set to be on hand.
This is Sugar Factory’s first Georgia location. The establishment will be located in the space formerly occupied by Mi Cocina on Peachtree Street.
Sugar Factory Atlanta opens in Midtown: Grand opening Sept. 27
The Sugar Factory is known for some of the most decadent sweets known to man. Their Instagram account is legendary for its colorful photos of desserts, candy and more.
The building features a full-service cafe and confectionary shop, retail store and dining areas inside and out across the two-story, 8,000-square-foot restaurant.
The centerpiece is a one-of-a-kind Gummy Bears Chandelier over the main dining room.
“Sugar Factory is all about celebrating the sweetest moments in life. We want to create a fun, unforgettable dining experience for any age, at every location,” said Sugar Factory Owner Charissa Davidovici. “We are all about treasuring family fun and are looking forward to welcoming the Atlanta community to our newest restaurant.”
Where is Sugar Factory Atlanta located?
Sugar Factory Atlanta is at 1080 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309 470-428-4395. Here’s a map to help you find it.
What are the Sugar Factory’s hours?
The Sugar Factory is open on the following operating schedule:
- Monday -11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Tuesday – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Wednesday – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Thursday – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Friday – 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Saturday – 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Sunday – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Theres a new taco joint in town: Velvet Taco opened its doors on Monday, Sept. 9 in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood.Velvet Taco offers funky tacos from an all-day menu that featuring creative, playful dishes accented with mult-regional and mult-cultural influences.New Atlanta restaurant: Velvet Taco
Velvet Taco prides itself on being a “funky fast-casual” restaurant, which means that its lineage is more international than just plain Tex-Mex.
“It’s our mission to deliver a fresh take on the ubiquitous taco” says Clay Dover, Chief Executive Officer. “We’re very excited to bring our unique and quirky takes to Atlanta and can’t wait to welcome the community to dine with us soon.”
The new Atlanta restaurant will be 2,500-square-feet and set just a short walk away from the heart of Buckhead’s shopping district.What’s on the menu at Velvet Taco?
Velvet Taco offers more than 20 taco varieties that capture the creativity and innovation of the inner-city taquerias of yesteryear along with modern sensibilities. Their will be some great desserts as well.Whatever you order, including slow-roasted rotisserie chicken to housemade pickles, will be prepared from scratch by chefs.Here is what some of Velvet Taco’s mouth-watering tacos and drinks look like:
Where is Velvet Taco located in Atlanta?
Velvet Taco is located at 77 Paces Ferry Pl NW Atlanta, GA 30305. This is at Buckhead Market Place where Whole Food is and across from The St. Regis on West Paces Ferry. Here is a map to Buckhead Market Place to help you find it.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: 10+ 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.
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