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Finding something to eat can be an adventure, especially if you live in a food desert like many Atlanta residents. Enter food delivery service like UberEats, GrubHub or DoorDash.
With any one of these food delivery services, you can have hot food delivered to your door in a matter of minutes. During the coronavirus pandemic, you may be wondering what are the most popular foods that people have been ordering.
A recent DoorDash study delves into this issue by listing the top-ordered foods on the platform.
What Are The Top Foods Ordered On DoorDash In 2020?
- Oatmeal — 1,768% increase
- Queso Blanco — 1,735% increase
- Iced Caramel Coffee — 1,660% increase
- Grilled Chicken Taco — 1,502% increase
- Create Your Own Pizza — 1,501% increase
- Cinnamon Rolls — 1,400% increase
- Cheese Nachos — 1,130% increase
- Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie — 1,193% increase
- Spinach and Artichoke Dip — 1,092% increase
- Iced French Vanilla Coffee — 1,028% increase
Atlanta proved to be a city that has a serious sweet tooth. According to the Door Dash study, Georgia’s largest city ordered more chocolate chip cookies, cookies & cream milkshakes, and banana bread than any other place.
Photo credit: Door Dash If you’re in Atlanta, make sure you familiarize yourself with the daily food specials so your meal can come out cheaper.
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: 15+ 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.
For the latest in metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, stay with Atlantafi.com.
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The coronavirus pandemic has all but stopped major happenings throughout much of the state, but some businesses are starting to reopen.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines and other carriers are flying again. Parks and select venues have opened with enhancing cleaning protocols and procedures.
These Businesses Have Reopened In Atlanta
Here are some of the major businesses that are reopening in and around Atlanta.
The Varsity
61 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
The Varsity reopened on July 10 in Midtown Atlanta. The popular Atlanta restaurant doesn’t have carhops to come out to vehicles anymore.
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
The Georgia Aquarium will open to the public on June 15, 2020 with Member-only days June 13-14!
Here are a few things to expect when you visit the Aquarium:
Tickets are only available online and need to be purchased in advance of your visit. Here are some of the health protocols that the aquarium has put in place to keep you safe:
- Time blocks for visits
- Temperature scans upon entry
- Masks are strongly encourage
Six Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168 | (770) 739-3400
Photo credit: Six Flags Over Georgia Six Flags Over Georgia says it will reopen to the public on June 15, 2020. The Austell park has had to delay its season, but is prepared for the crowds with enhanced health standards and protocols.
Interested in going to Six Flags? Learn more about what Six Flags is doing to keep its visitors safe.
IKEA
441 16th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363 | (888) 888-4532
As of June 3, select IKEA stores, including the one in Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta, reopened to the public.
At this time, the IKEA Restaurant and children’s play area, Småland, will remain closed as an added safety measure. To help keep everyone safe, we also urge our customers to play their part in restricting the virus’ spread by listening to local government guidelines, respecting hygiene rules and face coverings guidance, maintaining social distancing and staying home if they feel unwell or are experiencing COVID19 symptoms.
Parks And Museums
The Atlanta Botanical Gardens reopened on May 21. See the Midtown establishment’s website for the latest health guidelines if you plan to visit.
Movie Theaters
As of yet, movie theaters have remained closed in the metro Atlanta area. AMC, Regal and other chains are still looking for ways to reopen safely.
The Starlight Drive-In movie theater is open, but If you attend the drive-in, be advised that: • You may not park your vehicle within ten feet of another vehicle.
- You must view the movie from within your vehicle.
- You must practice social distancing at all times.
Film And TV Production
Movie and film production still is being worked out for the most part. However, Tyler Perry Studios has reopened with a strict health plan in place.
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Rap trio Travis Porter is inviting the public to a parking lot concert on Saturday, June 13, 2020. The music begins at 6 p.m. and will take place in Atlanta.
The rappers have a ton of local and national hits (“Bring It Back”, “Make It Rain’ etc.) that Atlantans are going to love to hear. He will also be accompanied by other artists, so it will be a family affair.
What Is A Parking Lot Concert?
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, regular concerts aren’t feasible right now. Thus, the need for a new concept — parking lot concerts — was born.
According to the site, a PLC (Parking Lot Concert) is a concert series that promotes social distancing by requiring that visitors experience the show from the safety of their vehicle.
Where Is The Parking Lot Concert Going To Be Held?
Travis Porter has not revealed the location of the parking lot concert, but it has to be huge. Expected crowds are likely to be somewhere in the 1,000-2,000 range.
How To Buy Tickets
You can buy tickets to the Travis Porter Parking Lot Concert here.
Saturday June 13th…. ATLANTA pic.twitter.com/HTdx7jneAL
— Travy (@TravisPorter) June 8, 2020
Want to know what else is going on in Atlanta?
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. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit to a craft brewery in the city.
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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The city of Atlanta has imposed nightly curfews to curtail protests amid the unrest that has gripped much of the nation.
The Atlanta curfew was lifted over the weekend, from Saturday, June 6 to Sunday, June 7, according to an Executive Order from Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Atlanta Curfew: Everything You Need To Know
The curfew begins at 9 p.m. and extends until sunrise the next day. Bottoms originally ordered the evening curfew after protests turned into vandalism and looting.
Here is the curfew schedule set by the city of Atlanta:
Atlanta Curfew Schedule
Day Start Time End Time Wednesday, June 3 9 p.m. 6 a.m. Thursday, June 4 9 p.m. 6 a.m. Friday, June 5 8 p.m. 6 a.m. Saturday, June 6 none none Sunday, June 7 none none The curfew does not apply to Atlanta residents going to or from their place of employment.
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Atlanta Police Officer Max Brewer needs the public’s help after he was struck by an ATV during a protest downtown.
Brewer was hit during violent protests that have rocked Atlanta in consecutive days in the aftermath of the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
The Atlanta Police Twitter account first announced the incident, which happened May 30, 2020. “An APD Motors Officer appears to have been struck by someone riding an ATV in area of 200 Ted Turner Drive. The officer sustained significant injuries & has been transported to Grady in stable condition. The rider appears to have suffered minor injuries & was taken into custody.”
Atlanta Police Officer Max Brewer Hit By ATV During Protests
Here is what the GoFundMe account says about Brewer:
Atlanta Police Department Officer Maximillian Brewer was seriously injured on Saturday, May 30, 2020 when struck by a speeding ATV in downtown Atlanta during the protests. Officer Brewer had emergency surgery that evening, and is currently recovering in the intensive care unit at Grady Memorial Hospital. Fortunately, the person who hit him was caught, but Off. Brewer has a long road ahead of him. It isn’t certain he will be able to return to work. He is unable to work extra jobs and his main source of income is at jeopardy.
Officer Brewer has been with the department for 18 years and is a member of the department’s Motors unit. He has four children and a loving family. Please give any amount you can to help with his medical bills and family support.
Here’s the moment when Brewer was hit by the ATV:
On Saturday night when an individual hit an Atlanta Police Officer while driving an ATV at a high rate of speed during the protests.
Officer suffered very significant injuries to both legs and lost large amount of blood. Currently in ICU and unkn if he’ll be able to walk again. pic.twitter.com/YtQSnsm8el
— JLO (@JL3710) June 2, 2020
The driver of the ATV was arrested and cited. His ATV was impounded. Brewer continues to recover at Grady Hospital in downtown Atlanta.
Scrutiny against police officers has been high since Floyd’s senseless death. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has called for calm after massive looting hit the city.
Six officers also face legal action after they pulled two college students from their vehicle during the demonstrations.
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If you’re an LA Fitness nut like me, you know that one is never too far away no matter where you are in Atlanta. I wanted to show you where all the LA Fitness locations were in Atlanta.
In Atlanta, LA Fitness has taken over many of the Bally Fitness locations, thus giving it a huge advantage over other fitness centers.
Here Are LA Fitness Locations In Atlanta
Ansley Mall
1544 Piedmont Ave NE Suite 115 Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 249-6463
View this post on InstagramAkers Mill
2995 Cobb Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 956-9093View this post on InstagramAtlanta-Peachtree Road
3535 Peachtree Road NE Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 389-1143View this post on InstagramAtlantic Station
261 19th St. Suite 1140 Atlanta, GA 30363
(404) 810-9015View this post on InstagramLenox/Buckhead
3232 Peachtree Road NW, #A Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 233-8311
View this post on InstagramBrookhaven
755 Brookhaven Ave Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 280-8844View this post on InstagramCamp Creek
3755 Carmia Dr. SW, Suite 700 Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 344-1248View this post on InstagramCollege Park
6385 Old National Highway Atlanta, GA 30349
(678) 304-2444View this post on InstagramMidtown
75 Fifth Street NW Suite E Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 212-1065View this post on InstagramToco Hills
2880 N. Druid Hill Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 321-2330View this post on InstagramHow Much Does It Cost To Join LA Fitness In Atlanta?
The exact cost of membership at LA Fitness varies slightly depending on whether you have signed up under a special or not. I have a Multi-Club and multi-state membership that costs $29.99 a month.
The $29.99 membership allows you to go to multiple LA Fitnesses in your city and across the nation.
For $26.99 a month, you can get membership to a single LA Fitness.
I had to pay a $99 initiation fee for that though. For single club access, you can get a membership for about $25 a month.
History
The reason is because, if you’re like me, you need to know where you can workout, train or just play basketball around the city.
What would become LA Fitness was first named Rainbow Nautilus. It was founded by Chin Yi and Lisa Maria Novins in 1983. In Covina, just outside Los Angeles, California, the name change stuck and LA Fitness took off.
If you’re looking for a gym that has it all, LA Fitness is it!
How To Cancel An LA Fitness Membership
If you want to cancel your LA Fitness membership, it’s not as easy as it could be. There is no button on their website that allows you to cancel.
Instead, you have three ways you can cancel your LA Fitness membership:
- You have to write a cancellation letter to the corporate headquarters at PO Box 54170, Irvine, CA 92619-4170
- You can also call LA Fitness and tell their customer service representative that you would like to cance. The number is
- Finally, you can print a cancellation form online. from the LA Fitness site. Once you log on at My LA Fitness, click on Account Information tab and then click on the “Cancellation Form” option on the right side of the screen. Once you have the form, you can deliver the notice to the operations manager at your local LA Fitness facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Pro tip: If you mail the notice by certified mail and keep a record for your files. Also, make sure your cancellation is postmarked at least five business days before your next billing date to avoid being billed.
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If you need a pick me up, the Bible is without question the most inspiring book ever written. Not only does it contain tons of encouraging Scriptures but it is the Word of God.
If you want to feel close to Him and motivate yourself at the same time, here are some of the most encouraging Scriptures in the Bible.
5 Encouraging Bible Verses You Need To Read Right Now
Let’s start off with several translations so you can get different flavors.
Romans 8:31–32
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” — New International Version
Psalms 103:14
“He certainly knows what we are made of. He bears in mind that we are dust.” — God’s World Translation
1 Corinthians 10:12–14
“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” — King James Version
Psalms 34:18
“Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — New World Translation
Psalms 23:1-4
“The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3. He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.4. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” — New International Version
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms this week introduced Atlanta’s Path to Reopening, a five-phase plan that lays out the city’s safety protocols to operate amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Here Is Atlanta’s 5-Phase Reopening Plan
- Phase 1: Stay At Home
- Phase 2: Easing
- Phase 3: Maintain
- Phase 4: Recovery
- Phase 5: “New Normal”
Bottoms stressed that Atlanta’s reopening plan is based on metrics rather than “arbitrary dates.” if COVID-19 cases start to surge and area hospitals get stained, the city will shift to its Stay at Home Phase (1).
See The 5-Phase Plan For Reopening Atlanta Online Here
The mayor made it clear that Phase 2 does not include reopening the City or City Hall, according to a news release.
The City also created a COVID-19 Atlanta Reopening Dashboard that allows the public to view gateway metrics the City is tracking to progress to Phase 2.
Here is the Atlanta COVID-19 Reopening Dashboard
Bottoms has been a vocal critics of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s re-opening of the state, which took place more than three weeks ago.
“My big concern is as it gets warmer & warmer in Georgia…we will see fewer people with masks on. This is going to be the time that we really give a good look at our numbers & what impact our aggressive reopening has on our positive cases in the state.”she recently told MSNBC News.
"My big concern is as it gets warmer & warmer in Georgia…we will see fewer people with masks on. This is going to be the time that we really give a good look at our numbers & what impact our aggressive reopening has on our positive cases in the state." – Mayor @KeishaBottoms pic.twitter.com/c9Unu9PG74
— City of Atlanta, GA (@CityofAtlanta) May 18, 2020
Bottoms also has admitted that COVID-19 cases have not seemed to show any effects on Georgia’s reopening as of yet, but of course the nature of the virus is well known.“Things are not as bad as I thought yet and I am very hopeful that they continue that way, but as we know, with COVID-19 there is often a lag in infections and when people begin to actually show symptoms and get sick,” she told CNN.Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:
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Google’s Atlanta office has committed to raise over $100,000, which will provide $1,000 in direct cash payments to families hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
More than 100 local families are going to benefit from the money donated from Google employees and Google.org in the form of cash payments.
Google Pledges To Donate To Atlanta Strength In Beauty Fund
Google has also committed $50,000 to the United Way of Greater Atlanta to support Atlanta’s Strength in Beauty Fund, established by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to aid the local cosmetology industry.
The Strength in Beauty Fund is part of the City of Atlanta’s ATLStrong Fund, which provides emergency housing assistance, food for seniors and children, aid for gig workers and artists and other programs to those affected by the pandemic.
“We are grateful to Google and all Atlanta businesses that have met the COVID-19 challenges with kindness, responsibility and care for the people in our city,” said Mayor Bottoms. “These are trying and uncertain times, as thousands of Atlantans and millions of Americans are facing unprecedented circumstances. Thank you to Google for helping to strengthen our city and being a vital part of our business community.”
To apply to the Strength in Beauty Fund, go to ATLstrong.org.
Grant awards are subject to the conditions of the program. All eligibility requirements and application information are available on Invest Atlanta’s website
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If you’re looking for a place to order from during this coronavirus pandemic, these Atlanta restaurants are all doing meal delivery. All you have to do is order food online and it will be ready.
Best Atlanta Meal Delivery Restaurants
Curbside pickup and contactless delivery are two options you can do as well. Let’s get to it: Here are the best restaurants offering Atlanta meal delivery using apps like DoorDash, Grubhuband Postmates.
Mangos
180 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 | 404) 698-3992
If you want some Caribbean food, Mangos is taking orders for jerk chicken, curry dishes and brown stew chicken as well in Atlanta.
Slutty Vegan
1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 | (678) 732-3525
Slutty Vegan is open and serving customers from a limited daily menu that includes a three-burger max per customer. Here’s a sample of what you can get today:
- One Night Stand
- Big Dawg
- Side Heaux
The restaurant has placed tape on the ground to indicate where you should stand for social distancing. For everyone’s safety, Slutty Vegan is asking you to line up on the pink and whites lines down the block to be served.
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With your order number in hand, You can pick up your food from the side exit door of the restaurant.Nana’s Chicken & Waffles
1040 Flat Shoals Rd SE, Conyers, GA 30013 | (770) 285-6591
If you want some good food, check out Nana’s Chicken & Waffles, which is offering takeout to your car. They’re one of the best chicken & waffles joints in the city!
Chai Yo Modern Thai
As of Friday, May 1, Chai Yo Modern Thai is open for curbside takeout and delivery four days a week.
Chef Deedee Niyomkul has created several three-course set menu options that serve two to four guests starting at $50.The restaurant is also launching a new Sunday brunch this weekend! On Sundays, we will offer several new Thai brunch items available for curbside pickup and delivery from 11 am. to 2:00 pm!View all of the menu options and operating hours online at chaiyoatl.com/to-go.Citizen Soul
60 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009 | (678) 317-3232
Citizen Soul is offering Family Meals available every Friday-Saturday. These are available for pick up 4 to 9 p.m. Place your order here.
Zunzi’s
1971 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (470) 698-2351
Starting Monday, May 4, Zunzi’s in Atlanta is reopening for online ordering, takeout, delivery and catering. The Howell Mill location temporarily closed due to the global COVID-19 crisis, but guests will soon be able to enjoy their favorite South African-inspired sandwiches, bowls, salads and wraps to-go, including the award-winning Conquistador.
Barleygarden Kitchen & Craft Bar
900 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta, GA 30009 | (678) 266-6218
Kraig Torres’ Barleygarden Kitchen & Craft Bar is open for “dine out” services beginning Friday, May 1. The dining room will remain closed, customers are welcome to enjoy their meals on the outdoor patios and open container areas surrounding the locations while keeping a respectful distance from others.
Boxcar
1000 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 | (470) 788-8171
Another Torres restaurant, Boxcar, has re-opened as of Friday, May 1. The West End spot is open for “dine out” services and is accommodating customers on its outdoor patios and open container areas surrounding the locations.
Hampton + Hudson
299 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307 | (404) 948-2123
Cremalosa
2657 E College Ave Suite B3, Decatur, GA 30030 | (404) 578-2739
The recently-opened Decatur gelato shop will reopen on Friday, May 29 with socially distanced patio seating from 2-9pm through Sunday, May 31.
True Story Brands (10 Degrees South, Biltong Bar, Yebo Beach Haus) and more.
BOCADO
887 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 815-1399
BOCADO in West Midtown is open and serving customers via curbside pickup, carry-out and delivery service, and on Wednesday, May 20, the restaurant will re-open for dine-in service.
Ponce City Market
675 Ponce de Leon Ave., NE, Atlanta, GA
Ponce City Market has several restaurants that are serving customers at this time, including Pizza Jeans, Marrakesh, Jia, Miso Ko & Ton Ton and Tap on Ponce are also offering curbside pickup, with some offering delivery.
Bellina Alimentari
Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE UNIT 131, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 330-9933
The restaurant is now open for takeout and curbside pickup from noon-8:30pm daily. The menu here features family meals as well as antipasti, pasta, salads, sides and more.
City Winery
650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 946-3791
The urban winery at Ponce City Market is offering patio dining, curbside pickup and delivery via Grubhub, Seamless and UberEats from noon to 8 p.m. daily. Guests opting to dine on their patio can order from the takeout menu here in advance.
Pancake Social
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (678) 609-8696
The breakfast-focused eatery at Ponce City Market is still offering great pancakes, good coffee and more. The eatery is now open for take-out Wednesday through Sunday from 8am-2pm. Orders can be placed online here.
W.H. Stiles Fish Camp
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (678) 235-3929
The Ponce City Market fish shack is now open for curbside pickup Wednesday through Sunday from 11:30am-7pm. The menu (here) features fresh catch dishes like a Crispy Oyster Po’Boy and Fish n Chips, sides, desserts and nonalcoholic beverages. Orders can be placed by calling 678-235-3929.
Hugo’s Oyster Bar
10360 Alpharetta St, Roswell, GA 30075 | (770) 993-5922
Hugo’s Oyster Bar in Roswell is serving the delicious food they’re known for. Now you can order from touch-free menus at every table.
All you have to do is scan the individual codes using a phone’s camera that will provide a link directed to their website menus.
Boxcar At Hop City West End
1000 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 | (470) 788-8171
Boxcar has been hosting their weekly Meats & Greens Farmers Market Pop-Up featuring a variety of locally sourced, farm-raised meats and produce.
The menu currently is filled with some your classic favorite dishes and some their new items.
Taqueria del Sol
Find a Taqueria Del Soul Near You | (404) 352-5811
Taqueria del Sol’s Sol Catering is known for its delicious Mexican-inspired dishes, including Chimigangas, Tacos, Poblano Green Rice and more.
The restaurant also offers Housemade Pound Cake, kids meals and more.
We’re going to be updating this list regularly so, if you know of an Atlanta restaurant that has opened its doors, let us know. Reach out to our marketing & content editor CJ Johnson at cj@atlantafi.
com.
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.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?