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Creative Loafing's Annual Neighborhood Issue - 2017 Edition
Although Creative Loafing explores life in Atlanta’s myriad and diverse neighborhoods on a regular basis, each year around this time we set aside space to delve even deeper into ’hood-centric issues in our special Neighborhood Issue. For this year’s edition, however, we decided to not only examine what residents are currently dealing with in enclaves across the metro area, but also how the events of the past affect us today and where things are headed in the future. Atlanta is, of course, a city in flux. And in the pages that follow, it’s our aim to provide a snapshot of our ongoing evolution. So, flip ahead for a few walks down memory lane, some firm takes on the here and now, and a look at what’s to come for neighborhoods across the city (and some select OTP spots, too).
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Peachtree - With about 31 city streets utilizing a variation of the name “Peachtree,” one question springs to mind: Why Peachtree? The answer has a few theories. The most popular tale is that the Creek Indians, who represented the majority of all Georgians up until the 1760s, set up a village at Peachtree Creek and the Chattahoochee. Legend has it the village was originally called Standing Pitch Tree after a pine tree that was struck by lightning at the top of a ridge causing sap to run down it, hence the name Standing Pitch Tree. White settlers supposedly misunderstood the pronunciation and so, over time, the name Standing Pitch Tree became corrupted into Standing Peachtree. This theory is presented as one of several in Franklin M. Garrett’s book Atlanta and Environs, published in 1954. This story makes a lot of sense particularly because pine trees are indigenous in Atlanta while peach trees are not. In fact, peach trees do not grow well at all in Atlanta. An argument against this theory says the area was always called Standing Peachtree; this idea is supported by the fact that the name Pitch Tree does not appear on any maps or archival documents from the era, according to Donald Rooney, director of exhibitions at the Atlanta History Center. Based on this evidence, the History Center posits to the theory that it is Peachtree and not Pitch Tree as the name’s origin. “We know from archival evidence that the Creek Village was Standing Peachtree,” he said, adding, “I can’t tell you if peach trees were there.”
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_Jim Crow Road - __About a mile and a half from the Atlanta Falcons headquarters and training facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, is Jim Crow Road. The road runs for about two miles ending at the banks of Lake Lanier. Although our phone calls questioning who the road was named after were not returned, Jim Crow is best known as the moniker given to laws in the South that legalized discrimination and enforced segregation from the late 1800s until the mid 1960s. Before the laws, however, Jim Crow was actually the name of a song and a character created by a white man named Thomas Dartmouth “Daddy” Rice and performed starting in the 1830s. According to an 1881 New York Times article, Rice based the character on a slave named Jim Crow who was described as “very much deformed, the right shoulder drawn up, the left leg crooked and stiff at the knee giving him a painful, if laughable limp.” Rice was hugely successful performing with his face darkened: His exaggerated, stereotypical farcical black character became very popular to white audiences and the name Jim Crow began being used as a derogatory term for a black person. A 2015 National Geographic article cites an 1899 story in a North Carolina newspaper titled “How ‘Capt. Tilley’ of the A. & N.C. Road Enforces the Jim Crow Law,” as one of the first documented uses.
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Haralson — or Harralson Avenue N.E., depending on which street sign you read — takes up one single block in all of Atlanta. The block runs between Alta and DeKalb Ave in Inman Park. For at least the past 10 years, the Inman Park-area street has sported two different spellings on the two signs on either end of the street. This seems like a major mess up — so we reached out to the city to ask what to make of the two spellings. The operator seemed to be as surprised about the two spellings and admitted that it was a mistake: “It should be spelled with one ‘r.’“ City officials emailed us adding: “DPW will correct the sign at DeKalb Ave within the next two weeks.” So if you want to see this error, better hurry.
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Lester Maddox - On July 3, 1964, the day after the Civil Rights Act was signed into law by President Johnson, Atlanta restaurant owner Lester Maddox gained the national spotlight when he refused to allow three black students into his Atlanta restaurant, the Pickrick, on Hemphill Avenue N.W. Maddox was reported to be toting a gun, and other patrons used pick handles, which Maddox sold at the restaurant, to intimidate the black men and force them away from the restaurant. Maddox eventually sold the restaurant rather than serve black people. Because of his refusal to serve African-Americans, he rose to prominence in Georgia. This propelled Maddox, viewed as an arch segregationist, to the governor’s mansion in 1966. Georgia has chosen to recognize him, with not one, but two streets named in his honor: the Lester Maddox Highway, which starts at Marietta Street and Northside Drive on Atlanta’s west side, and the Lester and Virginia Maddox Bridge on I-75.
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Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway - Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway N.W. was named after an Atlanta-based civil rights attorney who took on many important cases, which led to greater justice in Georgia. One of his biggest was the landmark case that led to the desegregation of the University of Georgia in 1961. He also represented the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in a number of cases, including winning his release from Reidsville State Prison in 1960 after he was arrested for participating in a sit-in at Rich’s department store in Downtown Atlanta. Hollowell also helped successfully defend Preston Cobb, a 15-year-old black youth who was sentenced to die in Georgia’s electric chair, leading to legislation that lifted the age of capital punishment in Georgia. Some people want the street name changed. After the September 2016 death of rapper Carlos R. Walker, aka Shawty Lo, a petition was started to change the name of the street to Carlos R. Walker Parkway. The petition argued that “Donald Lee Hollowell is a thing of the past” while Shawty Lo was very active in his Bankhead community — so much so, that neighborhood locals honored him by naming him the "King of Bankhead.” Two weeks after his death, the petition had received more than 5,500 signatures and was sent to Mayor Kasim Reed, according to Mecy Washington, the person who started the petition. “I did submit the petition to the mayor’s office,” she wrote to Creative Loafing, “but never heard anything back, of course.”"
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__Peachtree __- With about 31 city streets utilizing a variation of the name “Peachtree,” one question springs to mind: Why Peachtree? The answer has a few theories. [http://www.accessatlanta.com/places/area/things-you-never-knew-about-peachtree-street/6NW8HfKkJljPCWcMa5ZQjO/|The most popular tale] is that the Creek Indians, who represented the [http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/creek-indians|majority of all Georgians up until the 1760s], set up a village at Peachtree Creek and the Chattahoochee. Legend has it the village was originally called Standing Pitch Tree after a pine tree that was struck by lightning at the top of a ridge causing sap to run down it, hence the name Standing Pitch Tree. White settlers supposedly misunderstood the pronunciation and so, over time, the name Standing Pitch Tree became corrupted into Standing Peachtree. This theory is presented as [https://books.google.com/books?id=fl6xNpS6qUUC&pg=PA10&source=gbs_selected_pages&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false|one of several in Franklin M. Garrett’s book ]''[https://books.google.com/books?id=fl6xNpS6qUUC&pg=PA10&source=gbs_selected_pages&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false|Atlanta and Environs]'', published in 1954. This story makes a lot of sense particularly because pine trees are indigenous in Atlanta while peach trees are not. In fact, peach trees do not grow well at all in Atlanta. An argument against this theory says the area was always called Standing Peachtree; this idea is supported by the fact that the name Pitch Tree does not appear on any maps or archival documents from the era, according to Donald Rooney, director of exhibitions at the Atlanta History Center. Based on this evidence, the History Center posits to the theory that it is Peachtree and not Pitch Tree as the name’s origin. “We know from archival evidence that the Creek Village was Standing Peachtree,” he said, adding, “I can’t tell you if peach trees were there.”
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_Jim Crow Road - __About a mile and a half from the Atlanta Falcons headquarters and training facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, is Jim Crow Road. The road runs for about two miles ending at the banks of Lake Lanier. Although our phone calls questioning who the road was named after were not returned, Jim Crow is best known as the moniker given to laws in the [https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/education/jim_crow_laws.htm|South that legalized discrimination and enforced segregation] from the late 1800s until the mid 1960s. Before the laws, however, Jim Crow was actually the name of a song and a character created by a white man named Thomas Dartmouth “Daddy” Rice and performed starting in the 1830s. According to an [http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9503E7D6133CEE3ABC4D53DFB066838A699FDE|1881 ]''[http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9503E7D6133CEE3ABC4D53DFB066838A699FDE|New York Times]''[http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9503E7D6133CEE3ABC4D53DFB066838A699FDE| article], Rice based the character on a slave named Jim Crow who was described as “very much deformed, the right shoulder drawn up, the left leg crooked and stiff at the knee giving him a painful, if laughable limp.” Rice was hugely successful performing with his face darkened: His exaggerated, stereotypical farcical black character became very popular to white audiences and the name Jim Crow began being used as a derogatory term for a black person. [http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/08/150806-voting-rights-act-anniversary-jim-crow-segregation-discrimination-racism-history/|A 2015 National Geographic article] cites an 1899 story in a North Carolina newspaper titled “How ‘Capt. Tilley’ of the A. & N.C. Road Enforces the Jim Crow Law,” as one of the first documented uses.
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__Haralson__ — or Harralson Avenue N.E., depending on which street sign you read — takes up one single block in all of Atlanta. The block runs between Alta and DeKalb Ave in Inman Park. For at least the past 10 years, the Inman Park-area street has sported two different spellings on the two signs on either end of the street. This seems like a major mess up — so we reached out to the city to ask what to make of the two spellings. The operator seemed to be as surprised about the two spellings and admitted that it was a mistake: “It should be spelled with one ‘r.’“ City officials emailed us adding: “DPW will correct the sign at DeKalb Ave within the next two weeks.” So if you want to see this error, better hurry.
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__Lester Maddox__ - On July 3, 1964, the day after the Civil Rights Act was signed into law by President Johnson, [http://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/26/us/lester-maddox-whites-only-restaurateur-and-georgia-governor-dies-at-87.html|Atlanta restaurant owner Lester Maddox] gained the national spotlight when he refused to allow three black students into his Atlanta restaurant, the Pickrick, on Hemphill Avenue N.W. Maddox was reported to be toting a gun, and other patrons used pick handles, which Maddox sold at the restaurant, to intimidate the black men and force them away from the restaurant. Maddox eventually sold the restaurant rather than serve black people. Because of his [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJJkuTb0rQQ|refusal to serve African-Americans], he rose to prominence in Georgia. This propelled Maddox, viewed as an arch segregationist, to the governor’s mansion in 1966. Georgia has chosen to recognize him, with not one, but two streets named in his honor: the Lester Maddox Highway, which starts at Marietta Street and Northside Drive on Atlanta’s west side, and the Lester and Virginia Maddox Bridge on I-75.
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Peachtree - With about 31 city streets utilizing a variation of the name “Peachtree,” one question springs to mind: Why Peachtree? The answer has a few theories. The most popular tale is that the Creek Indians, who represented the majority of all Georgians up until the 1760s, set up a village at Peachtree Creek and the Chattahoochee. Legend has it the village was originally called Standing Pitch Tree after a pine tree that was struck by lightning at the top of a ridge causing sap to run down it, hence the name Standing Pitch Tree. White settlers supposedly misunderstood the pronunciation and so, over time, the name Standing Pitch Tree became corrupted into Standing Peachtree. This theory is presented as one of several in Franklin M. Garrett’s book Atlanta and Environs, published in 1954. This story makes a lot of sense particularly because pine trees are indigenous in Atlanta while peach trees are not. In fact, peach trees do not grow well at all in Atlanta. An argument against this theory says the area was always called Standing Peachtree; this idea is supported by the fact that the name Pitch Tree does not appear on any maps or archival documents from the era, according to Donald Rooney, director of exhibitions at the Atlanta History Center. Based on this evidence, the History Center posits to the theory that it is Peachtree and not Pitch Tree as the name’s origin. “We know from archival evidence that the Creek Village was Standing Peachtree,” he said, adding, “I can’t tell you if peach trees were there.”
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_Jim Crow Road - __About a mile and a half from the Atlanta Falcons headquarters and training facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, is Jim Crow Road. The road runs for about two miles ending at the banks of Lake Lanier. Although our phone calls questioning who the road was named after were not returned, Jim Crow is best known as the moniker given to laws in the South that legalized discrimination and enforced segregation from the late 1800s until the mid 1960s. Before the laws, however, Jim Crow was actually the name of a song and a character created by a white man named Thomas Dartmouth “Daddy” Rice and performed starting in the 1830s. According to an 1881 New York Times article, Rice based the character on a slave named Jim Crow who was described as “very much deformed, the right shoulder drawn up, the left leg crooked and stiff at the knee giving him a painful, if laughable limp.” Rice was hugely successful performing with his face darkened: His exaggerated, stereotypical farcical black character became very popular to white audiences and the name Jim Crow began being used as a derogatory term for a black person. A 2015 National Geographic article cites an 1899 story in a North Carolina newspaper titled “How ‘Capt. Tilley’ of the A. & N.C. Road Enforces the Jim Crow Law,” as one of the first documented uses.
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Haralson — or Harralson Avenue N.E., depending on which street sign you read — takes up one single block in all of Atlanta. The block runs between Alta and DeKalb Ave in Inman Park. For at least the past 10 years, the Inman Park-area street has sported two different spellings on the two signs on either end of the street. This seems like a major mess up — so we reached out to the city to ask what to make of the two spellings. The operator seemed to be as surprised about the two spellings and admitted that it was a mistake: “It should be spelled with one ‘r.’“ City officials emailed us adding: “DPW will correct the sign at DeKalb Ave within the next two weeks.” So if you want to see this error, better hurry.
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Lester Maddox - On July 3, 1964, the day after the Civil Rights Act was signed into law by President Johnson, Atlanta restaurant owner Lester Maddox gained the national spotlight when he refused to allow three black students into his Atlanta restaurant, the Pickrick, on Hemphill Avenue N.W. Maddox was reported to be toting a gun, and other patrons used pick handles, which Maddox sold at the restaurant, to intimidate the black men and force them away from the restaurant. Maddox eventually sold the restaurant rather than serve black people. Because of his refusal to serve African-Americans, he rose to prominence in Georgia. This propelled Maddox, viewed as an arch segregationist, to the governor’s mansion in 1966. Georgia has chosen to recognize him, with not one, but two streets named in his honor: the Lester Maddox Highway, which starts at Marietta Street and Northside Drive on Atlanta’s west side, and the Lester and Virginia Maddox Bridge on I-75.
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Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway - Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway N.W. was named after an Atlanta-based civil rights attorney who took on many important cases, which led to greater justice in Georgia. One of his biggest was the landmark case that led to the desegregation of the University of Georgia in 1961. He also represented the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in a number of cases, including winning his release from Reidsville State Prison in 1960 after he was arrested for participating in a sit-in at Rich’s department store in Downtown Atlanta. Hollowell also helped successfully defend Preston Cobb, a 15-year-old black youth who was sentenced to die in Georgia’s electric chair, leading to legislation that lifted the age of capital punishment in Georgia. Some people want the street name changed. After the September 2016 death of rapper Carlos R. Walker, aka Shawty Lo, a petition was started to change the name of the street to Carlos R. Walker Parkway. The petition argued that “Donald Lee Hollowell is a thing of the past” while Shawty Lo was very active in his Bankhead community — so much so, that neighborhood locals honored him by naming him the "King of Bankhead.” Two weeks after his death, the petition had received more than 5,500 signatures and was sent to Mayor Kasim Reed, according to Mecy Washington, the person who started the petition. “I did submit the petition to the mayor’s office,” she wrote to Creative Loafing, “but never heard anything back, of course.” Joeff Davis Saving Jordan Hall, Future shock, Inside the Beltline loop, Neighborhood Eats: Oldies and newbies, A legacy of resistance, Blue ambition, Meatless in the West End Neighborhood Issue 2017 "neighborhood issue 2017" history "Peachtree Street" "street names" 20855769 http://dev.creativeloafing.com/image/2017/03/Cover_street1_1_48.58d1a11a70c23.png Joeff Davis Jim Crow Road in Flowery Branch GA http://dev.creativeloafing.com/image/2017/03/Cover_street1_2_48.58d1a117802a5.png Joeff Davis Harralson Avenue http://dev.creativeloafing.com/image/2017/03/Cover_street1_3_48.58d1a11d9a595.png Joeff Davis Haralson Avenue http://dev.creativeloafing.com/image/2017/03/Cover_street1_4_48.58d1a12122ced.png Joeff Davis Lester Maddox Parkway http://dev.creativeloafing.com/image/2017/03/Cover_street1_6_48.58d1a1244b105.png Joeff Davis Peachtree Street http://dev.creativeloafing.com/image/2017/03/Cover_street1_7_48.58d3e18118ef8.png Joeff Davis Donald Hollowell Parkway Street stories "
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Atlanta Dairies Agon Entertainment, owners of Variety Playhouse and the Georgia Theatre in Athens, working in conjunction with Terminal West, will open a multiuse performance venue on the redeveloped property that houses Atlanta Dairies. The complex will host a variety of retail shops alongside the new music venue that comes equipped with a rooftop bar.“Our goal with Atlanta Dairies is to create an environment where you can live, work, dine, entertain and now catch a live show because of what Agon and Terminal West are going to bring to the project,” David Cochran, president and CEO of Paces Properties, said in a recent press release. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available. 777 Memorial Drive. www.atlantadairies.com. — Chad Radford
Churchill Grounds The reopening of Churchill Grounds in Grant Park has been pushed to early 2018. A few months after the July 2016 closing of the cozy club adjacent to the Fox Theatre, which for two decades served as ground zero for straight-ahead jazz fans, owner Sam Yi announced that Churchill Grounds will occupy a 3,614-square-foot storefront in the Beacon mixed-use development on Grant Street. The new Churchill Grounds will include a music room, bar and full-service restaurant. “I hear from people all the time who are here for business or just visiting, and they can’t believe there’s nobody doing live jazz in a city of nearly 7 million,” Yi says.In the meantime, Yi hosts live pop-up jazz sessions at Mason Tavern in Decatur. The Thursday-night-only gig recently expanded to include Saturday shows. Yi hopes Fridays will be added in April. The Beacon, 1039 Grant St. S.E. 404-921-7203. www.thebeaconatlanta.com. www.churchillgrounds.com. — Doug DeLoach
City Winery In June 2016, City Winery opened in Ponce City Market. The concept, which combines fine dining with an onsite winery and live music venue, is the brainchild of former music industry maven Michael Dorf, founder of New York City’s Knitting Factory club. With similar operations in Manhattan, Chicago and Nashville, City Winery has aggressively expanded since 2008. A Boston City Winery is slated to open this summer.In Atlanta, general manager Johnny Esposito Jr., whose father founded Johnny’s Hideaway in the ’70s, oversees the 26,000-square-foot, two-story venue. The upstairs patio, which seats about 120 people, is adjacent to a bar-restaurant of slightly larger capacity. From the top-floor storefront, a grand staircase leads downstairs to a fully functional winery. In addition to branded wines, patrons can choose between 350 bottles from around the world priced from $40 to $4,000. In the music room, which holds 315 people, City Winery has featured an eclectic roster ranging from Col. Bruce Hampton to the Indigo Girls, Del McCoury, Aaron Neville, Macy Gray and Eric Burdon. Upcoming concerts include Micky Dolenz (April 2), Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (April 3) and JoJo Hermann’s Slim Wednesday Band with opener Sam Holt of Widespread Panic (April 11). 650 North Ave. 404-946-3791. www.citywinery.com/atlanta. — DD
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Gallery 992 This small space in the West End is a music venue, for sure. But that’s only part of the story. Head to Gallery 992 on any given day or night and find the outstretched legs of amateur yogis, hands rhythmically moving on African drums, heads bowed in meditative prayer, or hips swaying to salsa grooves. This “everything center” is the brainchild of Atlanta jazz musician Kebbi Williams, tenor saxophonist and bandleader of the Wolfpack. The gallery also serves as headquarters for Williams’ nonprofit organization, Music in the Park, which gives music students a chance to play with professionals in free outdoor concerts. Gallery 992’s unifying force is its dedication to community. Its eclectic lineup of events reflects a gentrifying neighborhood in the midst of change, and yet, it manages to cater to everyone. 992 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. 678-974-8144. www.musicintheparkatl.org. — Sonam Vashi
Live Edge Restaurant and Bar One of the latest additions to the city’s historic West End is Live Edge. A cocktail bar, restaurant and live music venue, this is where the “grown and sexy” go to keep it classy. Everything from neo-soul to old-school R&B graces the stage; Salah Ananse, DJ Bad, Yung Vokalz and Shena Renee have all taken the spotlight from time to time. Check out the website for the updated weekly schedule, and don’t leave without indulging in the vanilla bean ice cream, pecan crumble, aka the Live Edge Groovy Cake, on the dessert menu. 792 Cascade Ave. S.W. 404-758-0015. www.liveedgeatl.com. — CR
The Masquerade After more than a quarter-century on North Avenue, the Masquerade packed up its amps and PBR cases and headed Downtown. To find the venue’s rock, hardcore, hip-hop, et al. shows now, take MARTA to Five Points, follow the echoes of wailing guitars and descend a few flights of stairs into Kenny’s Alley in Underground Atlanta. The Masquerade injects new life into the sleepy subterranean mall — but for how long?Kenny’s Alley is only a temporary home for its Heaven, Hell and Purgatory stages, as plans for a wholly new location remain in the works.In the meantime, there’s no word as to how long the Masquerade will stay put as Underground Atlanta preps for a makeover. It’s not clear whether the Masquerade will factor into plans from WRS Inc., the proposed Underground Atlanta developer. WRS recently submitted a proposal to the city to turn Kenny’s Alley into parking lots for new residences and a grocery store.For now, its presence Downtown adds vibrancy to the humming South Broad arts district just two blocks away, drawing more people to the heart of Downtown. Some of the Masquerade’s highlights for the coming year include performances by classic punk acts the Damned (May 11), X (May 16), the Descendents (Oct. 21), downtempo hip-hop producer Teebs (May 19) and queer punk duo PWR BTTM (June 12). 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com. — SV
St. James Live St. James Live is carving out a niche for jazz lovers that live south of Downtown — or closer to Six Flags Over Georgia than Little Five Points — who are willing to drive past the airport for a night of horns and cocktails. Acts such as Russell Gunn’s Krunk Jazz Orkestra, a 20-piece ensemble with a free jazz bent, and other like-minded acts lay down indomitable grooves on the regular. Outside of giving its community a place to let loose in style, St. James Live is also a place to mix while getting political or charitable. In February, the club hosted multiple meet-and-greets for City Council candidates, and at the end of March will host the How Big Is Your Dream foundation, which focuses on youth-centered music education activities. 3220 Butner Road, Suite 240. 404-254-3561. www.stjamesliveatl.com. — Billy Mitchell
Sweet Auburn Ballroom Last December, the City of Atlanta’s economic arm announced a $1 million grant for the Sweet Auburn Ballroom, a planned high-capacity music venue. It’ll be developed by Live Nation, which runs Downtown’s Tabernacle, and will replace a vacant YMCA building next to John Lewis’ “HERO” mural. It’s the newest development in a resurgent area that was once the economic center of black life in Atlanta. The Ballroom will live right around the corner from the Sweet Auburn Curb Market and the Atlanta Streetcar line, and will join the ranks of other music venues in the area, including the historic Royal Peacock. It’s not clear when construction will begin, but it may open its doors as early as next year. 17 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive. — SV"
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__Atlanta Dairies__ Agon Entertainment, owners of Variety Playhouse and the Georgia Theatre in Athens, working in conjunction with Terminal West, will open a multiuse performance venue on the redeveloped property that houses Atlanta Dairies. The complex will host a variety of retail shops alongside the new music venue that comes equipped with a rooftop bar.“Our goal with Atlanta Dairies is to create an environment where you can live, work, dine, entertain and now catch a live show because of what Agon and Terminal West are going to bring to the project,” David Cochran, president and CEO of Paces Properties, said in a recent press release. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available. ''777 Memorial Drive. www.atlantadairies.com.'' — Chad Radford
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__Live Edge Restaurant ____and Bar__ One of the latest additions to the city’s historic West End is Live Edge. A cocktail bar, restaurant and live music venue, this is where the “grown and sexy” go to keep it classy. Everything from neo-soul to old-school R&B graces the stage; Salah Ananse, DJ Bad, Yung Vokalz and Shena Renee have all taken the spotlight from time to time. Check out the website for the updated weekly schedule, and don’t leave without indulging in the vanilla bean ice cream, pecan crumble, aka the Live Edge Groovy Cake, on the dessert menu. ''792 Cascade Ave. S.W. 404-758-0015. www.liveedgeatl.com.'' — CR
__The Masquerade__ After more than a quarter-century on North Avenue, the Masquerade packed up its amps and PBR cases and headed Downtown. To find the venue’s rock, hardcore, hip-hop, et al. shows now, take MARTA to Five Points, follow the echoes of wailing guitars and descend a few flights of stairs into Kenny’s Alley in Underground Atlanta. The Masquerade injects new life into the sleepy subterranean mall — but for how long?Kenny’s Alley is only a temporary home for its Heaven, Hell and Purgatory stages, as plans for a wholly new location remain in the works.In the meantime, there’s no word as to how long the Masquerade will stay put as Underground Atlanta preps for a makeover. It’s not clear whether the Masquerade will factor into plans from WRS Inc., the proposed Underground Atlanta developer. WRS recently submitted a proposal to the city to turn Kenny’s Alley into parking lots for new residences and a grocery store.For now, its presence Downtown adds vibrancy to the humming South Broad arts district just two blocks away, drawing more people to the heart of Downtown. Some of the Masquerade’s highlights for the coming year include performances by classic punk acts the Damned (May 11), X (May 16), the Descendents (Oct. 21), downtempo hip-hop producer Teebs (May 19) and queer punk duo PWR BTTM (June 12). ''75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.'' — SV
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Atlanta Dairies Agon Entertainment, owners of Variety Playhouse and the Georgia Theatre in Athens, working in conjunction with Terminal West, will open a multiuse performance venue on the redeveloped property that houses Atlanta Dairies. The complex will host a variety of retail shops alongside the new music venue that comes equipped with a rooftop bar.“Our goal with Atlanta Dairies is to create an environment where you can live, work, dine, entertain and now catch a live show because of what Agon and Terminal West are going to bring to the project,” David Cochran, president and CEO of Paces Properties, said in a recent press release. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available. 777 Memorial Drive. www.atlantadairies.com. — Chad Radford
Churchill Grounds The reopening of Churchill Grounds in Grant Park has been pushed to early 2018. A few months after the July 2016 closing of the cozy club adjacent to the Fox Theatre, which for two decades served as ground zero for straight-ahead jazz fans, owner Sam Yi announced that Churchill Grounds will occupy a 3,614-square-foot storefront in the Beacon mixed-use development on Grant Street. The new Churchill Grounds will include a music room, bar and full-service restaurant. “I hear from people all the time who are here for business or just visiting, and they can’t believe there’s nobody doing live jazz in a city of nearly 7 million,” Yi says.In the meantime, Yi hosts live pop-up jazz sessions at Mason Tavern in Decatur. The Thursday-night-only gig recently expanded to include Saturday shows. Yi hopes Fridays will be added in April. The Beacon, 1039 Grant St. S.E. 404-921-7203. www.thebeaconatlanta.com. www.churchillgrounds.com. — Doug DeLoach
City Winery In June 2016, City Winery opened in Ponce City Market. The concept, which combines fine dining with an onsite winery and live music venue, is the brainchild of former music industry maven Michael Dorf, founder of New York City’s Knitting Factory club. With similar operations in Manhattan, Chicago and Nashville, City Winery has aggressively expanded since 2008. A Boston City Winery is slated to open this summer.In Atlanta, general manager Johnny Esposito Jr., whose father founded Johnny’s Hideaway in the ’70s, oversees the 26,000-square-foot, two-story venue. The upstairs patio, which seats about 120 people, is adjacent to a bar-restaurant of slightly larger capacity. From the top-floor storefront, a grand staircase leads downstairs to a fully functional winery. In addition to branded wines, patrons can choose between 350 bottles from around the world priced from $40 to $4,000. In the music room, which holds 315 people, City Winery has featured an eclectic roster ranging from Col. Bruce Hampton to the Indigo Girls, Del McCoury, Aaron Neville, Macy Gray and Eric Burdon. Upcoming concerts include Micky Dolenz (April 2), Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (April 3) and JoJo Hermann’s Slim Wednesday Band with opener Sam Holt of Widespread Panic (April 11). 650 North Ave. 404-946-3791. www.citywinery.com/atlanta. — DD
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Gallery 992 This small space in the West End is a music venue, for sure. But that’s only part of the story. Head to Gallery 992 on any given day or night and find the outstretched legs of amateur yogis, hands rhythmically moving on African drums, heads bowed in meditative prayer, or hips swaying to salsa grooves. This “everything center” is the brainchild of Atlanta jazz musician Kebbi Williams, tenor saxophonist and bandleader of the Wolfpack. The gallery also serves as headquarters for Williams’ nonprofit organization, Music in the Park, which gives music students a chance to play with professionals in free outdoor concerts. Gallery 992’s unifying force is its dedication to community. Its eclectic lineup of events reflects a gentrifying neighborhood in the midst of change, and yet, it manages to cater to everyone. 992 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. 678-974-8144. www.musicintheparkatl.org. — Sonam Vashi
Live Edge Restaurant and Bar One of the latest additions to the city’s historic West End is Live Edge. A cocktail bar, restaurant and live music venue, this is where the “grown and sexy” go to keep it classy. Everything from neo-soul to old-school R&B graces the stage; Salah Ananse, DJ Bad, Yung Vokalz and Shena Renee have all taken the spotlight from time to time. Check out the website for the updated weekly schedule, and don’t leave without indulging in the vanilla bean ice cream, pecan crumble, aka the Live Edge Groovy Cake, on the dessert menu. 792 Cascade Ave. S.W. 404-758-0015. www.liveedgeatl.com. — CR
The Masquerade After more than a quarter-century on North Avenue, the Masquerade packed up its amps and PBR cases and headed Downtown. To find the venue’s rock, hardcore, hip-hop, et al. shows now, take MARTA to Five Points, follow the echoes of wailing guitars and descend a few flights of stairs into Kenny’s Alley in Underground Atlanta. The Masquerade injects new life into the sleepy subterranean mall — but for how long?Kenny’s Alley is only a temporary home for its Heaven, Hell and Purgatory stages, as plans for a wholly new location remain in the works.In the meantime, there’s no word as to how long the Masquerade will stay put as Underground Atlanta preps for a makeover. It’s not clear whether the Masquerade will factor into plans from WRS Inc., the proposed Underground Atlanta developer. WRS recently submitted a proposal to the city to turn Kenny’s Alley into parking lots for new residences and a grocery store.For now, its presence Downtown adds vibrancy to the humming South Broad arts district just two blocks away, drawing more people to the heart of Downtown. Some of the Masquerade’s highlights for the coming year include performances by classic punk acts the Damned (May 11), X (May 16), the Descendents (Oct. 21), downtempo hip-hop producer Teebs (May 19) and queer punk duo PWR BTTM (June 12). 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com. — SV
St. James Live St. James Live is carving out a niche for jazz lovers that live south of Downtown — or closer to Six Flags Over Georgia than Little Five Points — who are willing to drive past the airport for a night of horns and cocktails. Acts such as Russell Gunn’s Krunk Jazz Orkestra, a 20-piece ensemble with a free jazz bent, and other like-minded acts lay down indomitable grooves on the regular. Outside of giving its community a place to let loose in style, St. James Live is also a place to mix while getting political or charitable. In February, the club hosted multiple meet-and-greets for City Council candidates, and at the end of March will host the How Big Is Your Dream foundation, which focuses on youth-centered music education activities. 3220 Butner Road, Suite 240. 404-254-3561. www.stjamesliveatl.com. — Billy Mitchell
Sweet Auburn Ballroom Last December, the City of Atlanta’s economic arm announced a $1 million grant for the Sweet Auburn Ballroom, a planned high-capacity music venue. It’ll be developed by Live Nation, which runs Downtown’s Tabernacle, and will replace a vacant YMCA building next to John Lewis’ “HERO” mural. It’s the newest development in a resurgent area that was once the economic center of black life in Atlanta. The Ballroom will live right around the corner from the Sweet Auburn Curb Market and the Atlanta Streetcar line, and will join the ranks of other music venues in the area, including the historic Royal Peacock. It’s not clear when construction will begin, but it may open its doors as early as next year. 17 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive. — SV Saving Jordan Hall, Future shock, Inside the Beltline loop, Neighborhood Eats: Oldies and newbies, A legacy of resistance, Blue ambition, Neighborhood Issue 2017 Neighborhood Issue 2017 "neighborhood issue 2017" "Atlanta music venues" "Churchill Grounds" "City Winery" "Gallery 992" "Live Edge Restaurant and Bar" "St. James Live" "Sweet Auburn Ballroom" "The Masquerade" "atlanta dairies" 20855765 http://dev.creativeloafing.com/image/2017/03/cover_musicvenues1_2_48_.58d19cdbe52c8.png http://dev.creativeloafing.com/image/2017/03/cover_musicvenues1_3_48.58d19c979e76a.png A glimpse into the future of Atlanta nightlife "
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Jordan Hall was part of Morris Brown College until its recent purchase and is one of a slew of historically significant buildings in and around Vine City that are at risk with the development surrounding the new stadium. As in other cases of historic buildings coming under fire, some residents have taken it upon themselves to advocate for preservation of the structure. In this case the target is the YMCA, which is planning a $20 million headquarters and Leadership and Learning Center. So far, according to YMCA Communications Director Angie Clawson, the nonprofit is working with architects to see how it can preserve and incorporate parts of the façade.
But in a city that isn’t exactly known for putting much effort into upholding its history, the neighborhood — rich in civil rights legacy but tossing-distance from the new stadium — may be facing tough odds.The school whose campus on which Jordan Hall sits is historic itself: Morris Brown was established in 1881 by former slaves and was the first black-owned and operated educational institution in Georgia. A couple blocks away are the homes of international civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.; Atlanta’s first black mayor, Maynard Jackson; and Julian Bond, who chaired the NAACP and left his Vine City home each day for the Gold Dome, where he tackled race relations as one of the first black legislators. A two-minute walk away is Herndon Home, where Alonzo Herndon and his wife, Adrienne, who designed the home, lived in the early 1900s. Herndon was born a slave but died a self-made business owner, Atlanta’s first black millionaire.
“It’s hard not to wonder: Had we not had … Morehouse College, Friendship Baptist Church, would we have had MLK?” asks Bishop John Lewis III, a Vine City resident and leading activist advocating for Jordan Hall’s preservation. Friendship Baptist Church, which previously sat where the Mercedes-Benz stadium is now before it was bought by the city for $19.5 million in 2013, held Morehouse and Spelman classes in its basement in the late 1800s according to the church’s website. (Coming full circle, the church now holds its services in a building on the Morehouse campus.)
Lewis says it’s not that he simply doesn’t want the YMCA in the community. But “it would have been nice if perhaps before they made all the plans they made, if they were in contact with more of the community.” He laments the loss of the black-owned businesses along what’s now Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (once Hunter Street), like Sellers Brothers Funeral Home and Tibb’s Pharmacy, and Peachtree Arcade, a three-level building with a marble and brass interior and glass ceiling demolished only for a bank to take its place in the 1960s.“This community has so many historical assets that do not need to be plowed over in the name of gentrification,” says Carrie Salvary, a Vine City resident of 24 years. “We are not going to acquiesce silently and quietly while they … destroy them.”Both residents point to Ponce City Market as an example of how the city invests in preservation when there is the will to do so. “If the money could be found to restore the Ponce City Market, why couldn’t you find the money to retrofit Jordan Hall?” Lewis asks. There are at least eight former schools that have been repurposed, all in predominately white neighborhoods.
“We would have liked to have seen a very comprehensive preservation plan done for that area prior to having the kind of development that they’re having adjacent to it,” says Atlanta Preservation Center’s Boyd Coons, who helped preserve Paschal’s Restaurant, the famous activist hangout from the Civil Rights Era just south of the stadium. Coons says Vine City has some of the city’s oldest buildings. He argues that a survey of that area surrounding the stadium would have enabled a “higher degree” of development — one that takes into account the long-term value that history adds to a building, he says.
While there are a lot of supporters of preserving Jordan Hall, even Atlanta Business Chronicle columnist Maria Saporta went on WABE to express her support, not everyone is speaking out against the change. Vine City Civic Association’s vice president, Linda Adam, declined to comment.Jenna Garland with the mayor’s office says Kasim Reed will “withhold his judgment until he sees the plans for the new building,” but that “we cannot overemphasize the importance of having healthy, successful organizations with a robust workforce located there.”When asked what he’d say to someone who would prefer what might be the cheaper route and razing the building to start from scratch — as the YMCA once planned to do to Jordan Hall — Coons answers: “That’s why Atlanta looks the way it does. Because we don’t encourage … a long-range kind of investment.”
“If you allow a low degree of development without consideration for site or context, then that’s what you get,” Coons adds. In Vine City, it’s hard to say whether future Atlantans will see what’s left today of the neighborhood’s historically rich site and context."
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Jordan Hall was part of Morris Brown College until its recent purchase and is one of a slew of historically significant buildings in and around Vine City that are at risk with the development surrounding the new stadium. As in other cases of historic buildings coming under fire, some residents have taken it upon themselves to advocate for preservation of the structure. In this case the target is the YMCA, which is planning a $20 million headquarters and Leadership and Learning Center. So far, according to YMCA Communications Director Angie Clawson, the nonprofit is working with architects to see how it can preserve and incorporate parts of the façade.
But in a city that isn’t exactly known for putting much effort into upholding its history, the neighborhood — rich in civil rights legacy but tossing-distance from the new stadium — may be facing tough odds.The school whose campus on which Jordan Hall sits is historic itself: Morris Brown was established in 1881 by former slaves and was the first black-owned and operated educational institution in Georgia. A couple blocks away are the homes of international civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.; Atlanta’s first black mayor, Maynard Jackson; and Julian Bond, who chaired the NAACP and left his Vine City home each day for the Gold Dome, where he tackled race relations as one of the first black legislators. A two-minute walk away is Herndon Home, where Alonzo Herndon and his wife, Adrienne, who designed the home, lived in the early 1900s. Herndon was born a slave but died a self-made business owner, Atlanta’s first black millionaire.
“It’s hard not to wonder: Had we not had … Morehouse College, Friendship Baptist Church, would we have had MLK?” asks Bishop John Lewis III, a Vine City resident and leading activist advocating for Jordan Hall’s preservation. Friendship Baptist Church, which previously sat where the Mercedes-Benz stadium is now before it was bought by the city for $19.5 million in 2013, held Morehouse and Spelman classes in its basement in the late 1800s according to the church’s website. (Coming full circle, the church now holds its services in a building on the Morehouse campus.)
Lewis says it’s not that he simply doesn’t want the YMCA in the community. But “it would have been nice if perhaps before they made all the plans they made, if they were in contact with more of the community.” He laments the loss of the black-owned businesses along what’s now Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (once Hunter Street), like Sellers Brothers Funeral Home and Tibb’s Pharmacy, and Peachtree Arcade, a three-level building with a marble and brass interior and glass ceiling demolished only for a bank to take its place in the 1960s.“This community has so many historical assets that do not need to be plowed over in the name of gentrification,” says Carrie Salvary, a Vine City resident of 24 years. “We are not going to acquiesce silently and quietly while they … destroy them.”Both residents point to Ponce City Market as an example of how the city invests in preservation when there is the will to do so. “If the money could be found to restore the Ponce City Market, why couldn’t you find the money to retrofit Jordan Hall?” Lewis asks. There are at least eight former schools that have been repurposed, all in predominately white neighborhoods.
“We would have liked to have seen a very comprehensive preservation plan done for that area prior to having the kind of development that they’re having adjacent to it,” says Atlanta Preservation Center’s Boyd Coons, who helped preserve Paschal’s Restaurant, the famous activist hangout from the Civil Rights Era just south of the stadium. Coons says Vine City has some of the city’s oldest buildings. He argues that a survey of that area surrounding the stadium would have enabled a “higher degree” of development — one that takes into account the long-term value that history adds to a building, he says.
While there are a lot of supporters of preserving Jordan Hall, even Atlanta Business Chronicle columnist Maria Saporta went on WABE to express her support, not everyone is speaking out against the change. Vine City Civic Association’s vice president, Linda Adam, declined to comment.Jenna Garland with the mayor’s office says Kasim Reed will “withhold his judgment until he sees the plans for the new building,” but that “we cannot overemphasize the importance of having healthy, successful organizations with a robust workforce located there.”When asked what he’d say to someone who would prefer what might be the cheaper route and razing the building to start from scratch — as the YMCA once planned to do to Jordan Hall — Coons answers: “That’s why Atlanta looks the way it does. Because we don’t encourage … a long-range kind of investment.”
“If you allow a low degree of development without consideration for site or context, then that’s what you get,” Coons adds. In Vine City, it’s hard to say whether future Atlantans will see what’s left today of the neighborhood’s historically rich site and context. Neighborhood Issue 2017, Future shock, Inside the Beltline loop, Neighborhood Eats: Oldies and newbies, A legacy of resistance, Blue ambition, Meatless in the West End, Street stories, A glimpse into the future of Atlanta nightlife Neighborhood Issue 2017 "neighborhood issue 2017" "Bishop John Lewis III" "Jordan Hall" "Mercedes-Benz Stadium" "Morris Brown College" 20855760 http://dev.creativeloafing.com/image/2017/03/cover_jordanhall1_1_48.58d19b03c0093.png Saving Jordan Hall "
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Star Metals - Once a neighborhood of old warehouses and abandoned buildings, Atlanta’s Westside (known by some these days as West Midtown) is quickly becoming a gentrification station. On the site of the former Star Iron and Metal Company building, the Allen Morris Company and Paces Properties are teaming up to bring a new mixed-use development, Star Metals Atlanta, to life.On one side of Howell Mill Road, Star Metals Residences will feature 409 rental units. The building will boast amenities such as a rooftop club room where residents can gather, a theater, a bocce ball court, a yoga studio, a community garden and even a greenhouse. The design comes from Oppenheim Architecture + Design, which hopes to “reflect the historical composition and materials of the old rail yards.”On the other side of the street, the flashier Star Metals Offices will make its debut. With restaurants downstairs and office space upstairs, the eastern side of Star Metals Atlanta will house “lushly landscaped outdoor terraces, a rooftop restaurant/bar and unobstructed panoramic views of Buckhead, Midtown and Downtown.”The two buildings of the property will be located at 1050 Howell Mill Road and 1055 Howell Mill Road, respectively. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the project will cost $210 million and aims to break ground this spring.
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Atlanta Dairies - With construction currently underway, the future Atlanta Dairies is close to becoming our present. The site of the old Atlanta Dairies cooperative — complete with milk carton sign and Art Deco façade — is set to be a sprawling, multiuse Atlanta hangout.Paces Properties, the developer of Atlanta Dairies, has great ambitions for the property. Paces is the firm behind Krog Street Market, the Jane at Grant Park and more, so they’re no strangers to refurbishing local properties.Atlanta Dairies will include shopping, dining and entertainment venues along with office space and apartments. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the development will also be home to a department store and a café from THRIVE Farmers. Along with retail space, the development will feature an outdoor common space called “The Yard.”With a price tag of $125 million, Atlanta Dairies (located at 777 Memorial Drive) is slated to open late 2017/early 2018.
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Colony Square - One of Atlanta’s original mixed-use developments, Colony Square has grand plans to reinvent itself.Design concepts for the revitalization are “inspired by globally recognized public squares such as the Plaza De Santa Ana in Madrid, Spain.” The new space aims to be a retail center, complete with indoor/outdoor space, terraces, restaurants and more. To bring its vision to life, North American Properties (NAP) enlisted New York City-based Beyer Blinder Belle, the architecture firm behind the Grand Central Station renovations, among other developments around the U.S., to redesign the space.NAP is reportedly in talks with ubiquitous Atlanta restaurateur Ford Fry to head up his first Midtown restaurant. A boutique theater could come to Colony Square, charging you upward of $32 for a ticket. NAP has also mentioned that they’ve been talking to Eataly, the mammoth Italian food marketplace, about space in the development. NAP acquired Colony Square for $170 million in 2015. The first phase of the redevelopment should open in 2018.
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Turner Field - Last November, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved Georgia State University’s purchase of Turner Field, which is set to be reborn as new baseball and football facilities for the school.The stadium, however, is only one part of the development. Real estate investment firm Carter, in partnership with Oakwood Development and Healey Weatherholtz Properties, is redeveloping the entire Summerhill area. In what’s slated to be a 68-acre, mixed-use project, the developers plan to build corporate offices, traditional multifamily apartments, specialty and neighborhood retail and private student apartments.The firms envision the streets near Hank Aaron Drive remade into “a vibrant, walkable, commercial corridor. The combination of the new and existing commercial buildings will create an accessible, human-scale place where people want to eat, shop, and hang out with friends or coworkers.” The first piece of new development will be student apartments, set to break ground next year.
Despite GSU using the stadiums this coming fall, the full development isn’t on tap to be completed until 2031.
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Star Metals - Once a neighborhood of old warehouses and abandoned buildings, Atlanta’s Westside (known by some these days as West Midtown) is quickly becoming a gentrification station. On the site of the former Star Iron and Metal Company building, the Allen Morris Company and Paces Properties are teaming up to bring a new mixed-use development, Star Metals Atlanta, to life.On one side of Howell Mill Road, Star Metals Residences will feature 409 rental units. The building will boast amenities such as a rooftop club room where residents can gather, a theater, a bocce ball court, a yoga studio, a community garden and even a greenhouse. The design comes from Oppenheim Architecture + Design, which hopes to “reflect the historical composition and materials of the old rail yards.”On the other side of the street, the flashier Star Metals Offices will make its debut. With restaurants downstairs and office space upstairs, the eastern side of Star Metals Atlanta will house “lushly landscaped outdoor terraces, a rooftop restaurant/bar and unobstructed panoramic views of Buckhead, Midtown and Downtown.”The two buildings of the property will be located at 1050 Howell Mill Road and 1055 Howell Mill Road, respectively. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the project will cost $210 million and aims to break ground this spring.
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Atlanta Dairies - With construction currently underway, the future Atlanta Dairies is close to becoming our present. The site of the old Atlanta Dairies cooperative — complete with milk carton sign and Art Deco façade — is set to be a sprawling, multiuse Atlanta hangout.Paces Properties, the developer of Atlanta Dairies, has great ambitions for the property. Paces is the firm behind Krog Street Market, the Jane at Grant Park and more, so they’re no strangers to refurbishing local properties.Atlanta Dairies will include shopping, dining and entertainment venues along with office space and apartments. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the development will also be home to a department store and a café from THRIVE Farmers. Along with retail space, the development will feature an outdoor common space called “The Yard.”With a price tag of $125 million, Atlanta Dairies (located at 777 Memorial Drive) is slated to open late 2017/early 2018.
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Colony Square - One of Atlanta’s original mixed-use developments, Colony Square has grand plans to reinvent itself.Design concepts for the revitalization are “inspired by globally recognized public squares such as the Plaza De Santa Ana in Madrid, Spain.” The new space aims to be a retail center, complete with indoor/outdoor space, terraces, restaurants and more. To bring its vision to life, North American Properties (NAP) enlisted New York City-based Beyer Blinder Belle, the architecture firm behind the Grand Central Station renovations, among other developments around the U.S., to redesign the space.NAP is reportedly in talks with ubiquitous Atlanta restaurateur Ford Fry to head up his first Midtown restaurant. A boutique theater could come to Colony Square, charging you upward of $32 for a ticket. NAP has also mentioned that they’ve been talking to Eataly, the mammoth Italian food marketplace, about space in the development. NAP acquired Colony Square for $170 million in 2015. The first phase of the redevelopment should open in 2018.
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Turner Field - Last November, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved Georgia State University’s purchase of Turner Field, which is set to be reborn as new baseball and football facilities for the school.The stadium, however, is only one part of the development. Real estate investment firm Carter, in partnership with Oakwood Development and Healey Weatherholtz Properties, is redeveloping the entire Summerhill area. In what’s slated to be a 68-acre, mixed-use project, the developers plan to build corporate offices, traditional multifamily apartments, specialty and neighborhood retail and private student apartments.The firms envision the streets near Hank Aaron Drive remade into “a vibrant, walkable, commercial corridor. The combination of the new and existing commercial buildings will create an accessible, human-scale place where people want to eat, shop, and hang out with friends or coworkers.” The first piece of new development will be student apartments, set to break ground next year.
Despite GSU using the stadiums this coming fall, the full development isn’t on tap to be completed until 2031.
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string(8734) "Concrete is pouring, trees and lighting fixtures are being planted, and housing offerings are popping up all along one of Atlanta’s hottest attractions: the Beltline.Workers are chucking dirt, tearing through neighborhoods to grow what’s slated to be a 22-mile loop around the city — replete with parks, trails and transit — and neighbors are thrilled, curious and confused about what the future holds for this mammoth project.Rob Brawner, executive director of the Beltline’s fundraising arm, says he expects 2017 to be the project’s biggest year to date. Here’s a look at what’s in store in the coming months.
Eastside action - The Beltline’s popular Eastside Trail is currently awaiting a southbound extension that will link the now-active 2-mile sidewalk through Inman Park and the Old Fourth Ward down to neighborhoods Cabbagetown and Reynoldstown.
Construction is underway to connect these neighborhoods via a 1.25-mile stretch from Irwin Street, home of the bustling Krog Street Market, to Kirkwood Avenue. This part of the path, Beltline officials say, should be pedestrian-ready by this summer — weather-permitting — and once funding is secured, the path will be pulled on down to Memorial Drive.
That phase of construction will shut down a small piece of Irwin Street from March 20 to April 14. Stitching together the Eastside Trail and its southern extension also entails the build of a speed table intersection where Irwin Street meets the path, meaning the southernmost strip of the Beltline will have to close, from Irwin to the McGruder Street entrance.
Construction of the speed table — a raised plateau with a button-activated, flashing light traffic system — will require Beltline users to find new ways to get on and off the walkway, which caught some nearby business owners by surprise.
“We didn’t know that they were going to be blocking off that section of the Beltline,” says David Baker, co-owner of Atlanta Bike Barn, a bike shop at the southern end of the trail. “The parking lot is only so big, and it gets packed quickly on the weekend. That’ll definitely affect our foot traffic tremendously, having to explain to the customers another way around because they don’t have access to the Beltline from one entrance.”
But neighborhood leaders in the Old Fourth Ward aren’t too concerned with the temporary closure, so long as efforts to ensure pedestrian safety keep chugging along. A string of armed robberies in January prompted the Beltline to beef up security. Lighting fixtures are now being installed in the Krog Street Tunnel a few blocks south of Irwin Street, and the Beltline Partnership recently reeled in the cash needed to install solar-powered, self-dimming lights all along the existing Eastside Trail. Beltline officials say the same system will be installed on the Eastside extension and Westside Trail.
Flooding issues inside that tunnel, however, could be cause for some concern. Meghan Injaychock, a Beltline architect, said at a March 2 neighborhood meeting that “alleviating flooding in the tunnel is very tricky,” but Beltline Communications Director Ericka Davis said planners have accounted for the hassle: “As part of the Extension, we’ve added stormwater capacity at the DeKalb/Krog intersection (both with additional inlets and by cleaning out the existing stormwater system), which is situated downgradient of the tunnel.”
Eastside property development - To no one’s surprise, the path-to-be is still luring myriad property developers to trailside land. Famed architect Jeff Fuqua is plotting the destruction of a former mattress factory on Memorial Drive to clear space for a $250 million retail and office space development, according to Bisnow. Fuqua says the company has already “pre-leased” most of the 17-acre property, which will include a grocery store and a movie theater.
A good grocery store — Bisnow reports Fuqua’s new property will house a Publix — is just what some Old Fourth Ward residents are looking for on the Eastside Trail, according to neighborhood association presidents Linda Posner and Cashelle Rose. Other nearby development, however, could throw a wrench in construction progress.A mixed-use complex being erected by North American Properties near the intersection of DeKalb Avenue and Krog Street, for instance, could delay construction of the trail extension. Injaychock says that’s because they don’t want walkers and bikers strolling beneath cranes and other construction hardware, and they don’t want the development to mark up freshly paved path.Additionally, Georgia Power’s tentative plan to sell a 10-acre plot near Ponce City Market and Historic Fourth Ward Park has real estate speculators buzzing about the land’s development potential, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Westside wonk - The Beltline’s Westside Trail, a 3-mile path connecting Adair Park to Washington Park, is also expected to be completed by summer, despite “wild weather conditions, unexpected underground infrastructure, and a burst of other development projects demanding resources around the city,” which threatened progress, according to Beltline officials. Once it opens, Trees Atlanta will install its arboretum, and Davis asks that pedestrians be mindful of the ongoing landscaping.
The Westside Trail, much like its eastside sibling, is also attracting attention from developers. Neighborhoods in the region are expected to be the “hottest” for real estate this year, according to Curbed Atlanta. A 7-acre property once used by a trailer company recently went on the renter’s market, and the owner is seeking out a new tenant “who sees the vision of the Westside Beltline,” Curbed reported.Offshoots of the Westside Trail are also planned to connect the Beltline with the Bellwood Quarry, which could become the city’s largest park, and the Chattahoochee River.
Southside waits - On the southside of the city, the Beltline trail isn’t taking form just yet. Davis tells Creative Loafing that, although ground is not yet broken, the organization is approved to push forward with the Southside Trail’s design and will update the community with 50 percent plans in the coming months.
Trailside tourism - Posner and Rose, who each head an O4W neighborhood association, tell CL that their constituents don’t grumble much about Beltline construction anymore. During community meetings, they say, residents discuss the implications of tourism and housing affordability.There are now 1.7 million annual users of the Beltline’s Eastside Trail, and Posner says she thinks the extension will ease the congestion seen on weekends. “But if [developers] continue to develop by putting parking lots on the Beltline, you’ll just continue to encourage people to drive to the Beltline, like some kind of tourist destination, as opposed to what it was really intended to be,” she says.
The Atlanta Beltline Partnership will soon open a visitor’s center in its office on the Eastside extension, and although Brawner says “we’re not plopping down the World of Coke,” Posner just hopes the place won’t attract too much vehicular traffic like local tourist traps do.
“There’s a lot of people who come in from the suburbs, and you can see that from the tags [on their license plates] from Cobb County or Gwinnett County and so forth,” she says. “Yes, the people who live here do use it, but it seems the way it’s being developed is to encourage tourism,” which isn’t helping the affordable housing crisis.
Affordability (or the lack thereof) - When it comes to affordable housing options, the Beltline is still lagging behind its goal to yield 5,600 units for cheap living near the path, and real estate speculators are buying up trailside property faster than local politicos can pass legislation to help out.
Officials at City Hall are working on proposals to slow the displacement of less-than-affluent residents. Legislation to mandate citywide inclusionary zoning is trudging through City Council conversations, and Councilman Andre Dickens is fighting for laws which would require Beltline area development to reserve units for affordable living.
But some people dispute the city’s definition of what’s pricey and what’s cheap. Dickens hopes to earmark 10 percent or 15 percent of new homes for affordable housing — defined as less than 60 percent or 80 percent of the area median income, respectively. The city clocks the AMI at $38,000 a year. Critics of these measurements note that the tally cites statistics from not just Atlanta, but a few suburbs outside the Perimeter."
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But neighborhood leaders in the Old Fourth Ward aren’t too concerned with the temporary closure, so long as efforts to ensure pedestrian safety keep chugging along. A string of armed robberies in January prompted the Beltline to beef up security. Lighting fixtures are now being installed in the Krog Street Tunnel a few blocks south of Irwin Street, and the Beltline Partnership recently reeled in the cash needed to install solar-powered, self-dimming lights all along the existing Eastside Trail. Beltline officials say the same system will be installed on the Eastside extension and Westside Trail.
Flooding issues inside that tunnel, however, could be cause for some concern. Meghan Injaychock, a Beltline architect, said at a March 2 neighborhood meeting that “alleviating flooding in the tunnel is very tricky,” but Beltline Communications Director Ericka Davis said planners have accounted for the hassle: “As part of the Extension, we’ve added stormwater capacity at the DeKalb/Krog intersection (both with additional inlets and by cleaning out the existing stormwater system), which is situated downgradient of the tunnel.”
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__Westside wonk - __The Beltline’s Westside Trail, a 3-mile path connecting Adair Park to Washington Park, is also expected to be completed by summer, despite “wild weather conditions, unexpected underground infrastructure, and a burst of other development projects demanding resources around the city,” which threatened progress, according to Beltline officials. Once it opens, Trees Atlanta will install its arboretum, and Davis asks that pedestrians be mindful of the ongoing landscaping.
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“There’s a lot of people who come in from the suburbs, and you can see that from the tags [[on their license plates] from Cobb County or Gwinnett County and so forth,” she says. “Yes, the people who live here do use it, but it seems the way it’s being developed is to encourage tourism,” which isn’t helping the affordable housing crisis.
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Eastside action - The Beltline’s popular Eastside Trail is currently awaiting a southbound extension that will link the now-active 2-mile sidewalk through Inman Park and the Old Fourth Ward down to neighborhoods Cabbagetown and Reynoldstown.
Construction is underway to connect these neighborhoods via a 1.25-mile stretch from Irwin Street, home of the bustling Krog Street Market, to Kirkwood Avenue. This part of the path, Beltline officials say, should be pedestrian-ready by this summer — weather-permitting — and once funding is secured, the path will be pulled on down to Memorial Drive.
That phase of construction will shut down a small piece of Irwin Street from March 20 to April 14. Stitching together the Eastside Trail and its southern extension also entails the build of a speed table intersection where Irwin Street meets the path, meaning the southernmost strip of the Beltline will have to close, from Irwin to the McGruder Street entrance.
Construction of the speed table — a raised plateau with a button-activated, flashing light traffic system — will require Beltline users to find new ways to get on and off the walkway, which caught some nearby business owners by surprise.
“We didn’t know that they were going to be blocking off that section of the Beltline,” says David Baker, co-owner of Atlanta Bike Barn, a bike shop at the southern end of the trail. “The parking lot is only so big, and it gets packed quickly on the weekend. That’ll definitely affect our foot traffic tremendously, having to explain to the customers another way around because they don’t have access to the Beltline from one entrance.”
But neighborhood leaders in the Old Fourth Ward aren’t too concerned with the temporary closure, so long as efforts to ensure pedestrian safety keep chugging along. A string of armed robberies in January prompted the Beltline to beef up security. Lighting fixtures are now being installed in the Krog Street Tunnel a few blocks south of Irwin Street, and the Beltline Partnership recently reeled in the cash needed to install solar-powered, self-dimming lights all along the existing Eastside Trail. Beltline officials say the same system will be installed on the Eastside extension and Westside Trail.
Flooding issues inside that tunnel, however, could be cause for some concern. Meghan Injaychock, a Beltline architect, said at a March 2 neighborhood meeting that “alleviating flooding in the tunnel is very tricky,” but Beltline Communications Director Ericka Davis said planners have accounted for the hassle: “As part of the Extension, we’ve added stormwater capacity at the DeKalb/Krog intersection (both with additional inlets and by cleaning out the existing stormwater system), which is situated downgradient of the tunnel.”
Eastside property development - To no one’s surprise, the path-to-be is still luring myriad property developers to trailside land. Famed architect Jeff Fuqua is plotting the destruction of a former mattress factory on Memorial Drive to clear space for a $250 million retail and office space development, according to Bisnow. Fuqua says the company has already “pre-leased” most of the 17-acre property, which will include a grocery store and a movie theater.
A good grocery store — Bisnow reports Fuqua’s new property will house a Publix — is just what some Old Fourth Ward residents are looking for on the Eastside Trail, according to neighborhood association presidents Linda Posner and Cashelle Rose. Other nearby development, however, could throw a wrench in construction progress.A mixed-use complex being erected by North American Properties near the intersection of DeKalb Avenue and Krog Street, for instance, could delay construction of the trail extension. Injaychock says that’s because they don’t want walkers and bikers strolling beneath cranes and other construction hardware, and they don’t want the development to mark up freshly paved path.Additionally, Georgia Power’s tentative plan to sell a 10-acre plot near Ponce City Market and Historic Fourth Ward Park has real estate speculators buzzing about the land’s development potential, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Westside wonk - The Beltline’s Westside Trail, a 3-mile path connecting Adair Park to Washington Park, is also expected to be completed by summer, despite “wild weather conditions, unexpected underground infrastructure, and a burst of other development projects demanding resources around the city,” which threatened progress, according to Beltline officials. Once it opens, Trees Atlanta will install its arboretum, and Davis asks that pedestrians be mindful of the ongoing landscaping.
The Westside Trail, much like its eastside sibling, is also attracting attention from developers. Neighborhoods in the region are expected to be the “hottest” for real estate this year, according to Curbed Atlanta. A 7-acre property once used by a trailer company recently went on the renter’s market, and the owner is seeking out a new tenant “who sees the vision of the Westside Beltline,” Curbed reported.Offshoots of the Westside Trail are also planned to connect the Beltline with the Bellwood Quarry, which could become the city’s largest park, and the Chattahoochee River.
Southside waits - On the southside of the city, the Beltline trail isn’t taking form just yet. Davis tells Creative Loafing that, although ground is not yet broken, the organization is approved to push forward with the Southside Trail’s design and will update the community with 50 percent plans in the coming months.
Trailside tourism - Posner and Rose, who each head an O4W neighborhood association, tell CL that their constituents don’t grumble much about Beltline construction anymore. During community meetings, they say, residents discuss the implications of tourism and housing affordability.There are now 1.7 million annual users of the Beltline’s Eastside Trail, and Posner says she thinks the extension will ease the congestion seen on weekends. “But if [developers] continue to develop by putting parking lots on the Beltline, you’ll just continue to encourage people to drive to the Beltline, like some kind of tourist destination, as opposed to what it was really intended to be,” she says.
The Atlanta Beltline Partnership will soon open a visitor’s center in its office on the Eastside extension, and although Brawner says “we’re not plopping down the World of Coke,” Posner just hopes the place won’t attract too much vehicular traffic like local tourist traps do.
“There’s a lot of people who come in from the suburbs, and you can see that from the tags [on their license plates] from Cobb County or Gwinnett County and so forth,” she says. “Yes, the people who live here do use it, but it seems the way it’s being developed is to encourage tourism,” which isn’t helping the affordable housing crisis.
Affordability (or the lack thereof) - When it comes to affordable housing options, the Beltline is still lagging behind its goal to yield 5,600 units for cheap living near the path, and real estate speculators are buying up trailside property faster than local politicos can pass legislation to help out.
Officials at City Hall are working on proposals to slow the displacement of less-than-affluent residents. Legislation to mandate citywide inclusionary zoning is trudging through City Council conversations, and Councilman Andre Dickens is fighting for laws which would require Beltline area development to reserve units for affordable living.
But some people dispute the city’s definition of what’s pricey and what’s cheap. Dickens hopes to earmark 10 percent or 15 percent of new homes for affordable housing — defined as less than 60 percent or 80 percent of the area median income, respectively. The city clocks the AMI at $38,000 a year. Critics of these measurements note that the tally cites statistics from not just Atlanta, but a few suburbs outside the Perimeter. Neighborhood Eats: Oldies and newbies, A legacy of resistance, Blue ambition, Meatless in the West End, Street stories, A glimpse into the future of Atlanta nightlife, Saving Jordan Hall, Future shock Neighborhood Issue 2017 "neighborhood issue 2017" "Beltline" "The Atlanta Beltline" "neighborhood issue" 20855575 http://dev.creativeloafing.com/image/2017/03/cover_beltline1_1_48.58d03f06d6759.png Inside the Beltline loop "
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string(9052) "Within each of Atlanta’s numerous and divergent neighborhoods are restaurants that feel quintessential to both time and place — that show us where our city has been and where it seems to be going. Whether a luxurious old steakhouse or a sleek new gastropub, a midcentury meat-and-three or a trendy farm-to-table, certain establishments just seem to capture the flavor of the neighborhood, living emblems of the communities in which they stand and serve. Here, we highlight two different restaurants in five different neighborhoods around the metro area that do just that: one, a beloved standby that has stood the test of time; the other, a notable new kid on the block.— Hilary Cadigan
!!!Buckhead
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Bones - No restaurant epitomizes old Buckhead more than Bones, the dark and clubby haven of beef whose valet often backs up a line of luxury cars onto Piedmont Road just south of Peachtree. Stepping into the dimly lit rooms filled with Brooks Brothers suits feels like stepping back in time. Bones opened in 1979 and maintains a Reagan-era vibe, though the pairing of old-school service, pricey porterhouses and California cabernet remains timeless. The cheap way in is a lunchtime seat at the bar for the thick, steak-y burger with a side of equally thick onion rings ($15). 3130 Piedmont Road N.E. 404-237-2663. www.bonesrestaurant.com.
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Storico Fresco
Seemingly plucked from the Italian countryside, Storico Fresco is a hybrid market-restaurant that excels in helping Atlantans live la dolce vita through remarkable plates of pasta. The market makes it easy for you to impress guests with a gourmet meal at home — just grab some prosciutto, one of the house-made filled pastas, and a long-simmered sauce. The restaurant — helmed by chef Mike Patrick (pictured above) — supplies the setting to enjoy a glass of vino, antipasti like roasted oysters smeared with intense nduja, and pastas ranging from simple (tagliolini cacio e pepe) to elaborate (a weekly timballo pasta pie stacked six inches high). 3167 Peachtree Road N.E., Suite S. 404-500-2181. www.storicofresco.com.— Brad Kaplan
!!!Downtown Decatur
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Café Lily
Open since 1999, Café Lily has long established itself as a Downtown Decatur standby. Owner and chef Anthony Pitillo emphasizes fresh, quality ingredients and bold-but-balanced flavors from the many countries around the Mediterranean. Namesake niece Lily’s favorite appetizer is the beignet de crabe, a six-ounce lump crabcake served with Café Lily’s house-made aioli, while Lebanese kibbeh and chorizo Español are popular choices. Pasta doesn’t get much better than goat cheese and roasted tomato-stuffed ravioli formaggio di capra, but the signature dish is pinchitos, a Spanish-spiced lamb tenderloin with picante salsa verde. 308 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-371-9119. www.cafelily.com.
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Comet Pub and Lanes
Decatur’s prime hangout since the 1950s returned with a serious face-lift last year, and standard bowling fare is now a thing of the past. The former Suburban Lanes reopened mid-July thanks to brothers Ethan and Uri Wurtzel of Twain’s, general manager Ben Horgan and a whole new menu created by Twain’s former executive chef Savannah Sasser. Goodbye plastic-y nacho cheese, hello house-made herb ricotta on hand-tossed pizzas and beer queso served on shaved Brasstown beef chuck roast. Canned beers remain, but the cocktail menu tips its hat to Lebowski with White Russians; the El Duderino with coffee, cream and mole bitters; and a 16-beer draught menu. 2619 N. Decatur Road, Decatur. 470-225-1931. www.cometpubandlanes.com.— Grace Huseth
!!!Tri-Cities
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Barbecue Kitchen
When Ralph Yarbrough first opened Barbecue Kitchen in 1958, he probably didn’t imagine his meat-and-three would become known for the six-foot-wide hot pink and green pig hanging outside. But there it is, overlooking bustling Virginia Avenue where the joint relocated in 1959. A now-historic neighborhood fixture, Barbecue Kitchen is open seven days a week, its pew-like wooden booths routinely filled with generations of College Park locals, airport travelers, and the stray actor, hip-hop artist or well-dressed religious figure — entourage in tow. Like the laundry list of slow-and-low smoked brisket, sugar-cured ham and classic Southern sides that grace each table, the place wouldn’t be the same without the sounds of clinking silverware and happy voices echoing off the green rafters overhead. 1437 Virginia Ave., College Park. 404-766-9906. www.facebook.com/barbecue.kitchen.
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Restaurant 356
In case you missed it, Porsche debuted its new $100 million North American headquarters in May 2015. Just a block from the Hapeville line and overlooking the northeastern edge of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the 27-acre complex houses a 1.6-mile driver development track, a fancy business center and event space, and Restaurant 356 — a lounge-y fine-dining affair named after Porsche’s first-ever luxury sports car. A retro dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the racetrack below sets the stage for boozy craft cocktails (like the incredibly balanced barrel-aged Manhattan), an inviting wine list and executive chef Ensan Wong’s streamlined dinner menu of French-meets-wherever-he-feels-like-it fare. Try the specialty duck two ways, a rich pairing of anise-flavored duck breast a l’orange and duck leg confit risotto with glistening daikon radishes. 1 Porsche Drive. 770-290-4356. www.restaurant356.com. — Stephanie Dazey
!!!Poncey-Highland
Majestic Diner
Serving up “food that pleases” 24 hours a day since 1929, the Majestic Diner is one of the oldest restaurants in Atlanta. The diner’s iconic neon signage, red Formica countertops and matching pleather stools attract a full spectrum of ATL life, from late-night post-MJQers soaking up their liquor with BLTs and milkshakes to families munching chocolate chip pancakes and eggs rancheros on Sundays after church. Charlotte-based investment firm Asana Partners just bought the art deco-style Briarcliff Plaza that houses the Majestic (along with other Ponce icons like the Plaza Theatre and Righteous Room) for $18 million, which freaked us all out, but both the theater and diner promise the sale won’t affect them anytime soon. “We have a very long lease,” says Majestic manager Shane Patrick, “and plan to be around for a very long time.” ''1031 Ponce de Leon Ave. 404-875-0276. www.majesticdiner.com.
8arm
Since the untimely passing of one of Atlanta’s brightest rising stars, chef Angus Brown, local industry pros have come together to keep his universally loved Ponce eatery not only afloat but thriving. Business partner Nhan Le steers the ship while baker Sarah Dodge keeps the biscuits fluffy during breakfast and lunch. Weekend brunches add Wilson Gourley of Brown and Le’s previous venture, Lusca. Chef Keith Remes (Lusca, Octopus Bar, Muss and Turner’s, Local Three) has taken over dinner service, keeping dishes rotating daily with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Last month, the team debuted their long-awaited outdoor patio, centered on a shipping container bar with a beverage program led by Joshua Fryer of the Lawrence, Lusca’s Timothy Faulkner, and sommelier Tim Willard. They’ve also added a late-night menu, à la Octopus Bar, complete with lobster rolls and the famous Lusca burger. 710 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E. 470-875-5856. www.8armatl.com.— Hilary Cadigan
!!!Tucker
Matthews Cafeteria
Stepping into Matthews Cafeteria is like taking a trip back in time, when the South was full of meat-and-threes serving country classics. Fluffy cathead biscuits are made by hand each morning just like they were 50 years ago, perfected with the addition of thick sausage gravy. Since 1955, family recipes of Brunswick stew, chicken and dumplings, banana pudding and fried chicken have been served next to the railroad tracks along Main Street. Lunch and dinner options change throughout the week but the checkered tablecloths never do. Make note of the strawberry cobbler, served on Mondays. 2299 Main St., Tucker. 770-939-2357. www.matthewscafeteria.com.
M572
While cozy and rustic, M572 brings a sense of refinement to Tucker’s Main Street. The name comes from Militia District 572, the early designation for this town. The airy shotgun-style spot has a farmhouse chic feel with a sleek bar running almost the entire length of one side and ending at an open kitchen. It’s a place to linger over elevated Southern fare like mountain trout and Parmesan grits with lemon caper butter, duck confit hash and flash fried oysters. Listen to the sound of passing trains and clink glasses to progress with a Prosciutto and cheese plate and a glass of rosé or a craft cocktail and duck fat beignets. 2316 Main St., Suite C, Tucker. 470-395-9635. www.fiveseventwo.com.
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!!!__Downtown Decatur__
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__Café Lily__
Open since 1999, Café Lily has long established itself as a Downtown Decatur standby. Owner and chef Anthony Pitillo emphasizes fresh, quality ingredients and bold-but-balanced flavors from the many countries around the Mediterranean. Namesake niece Lily’s favorite appetizer is the beignet de crabe, a six-ounce lump crabcake served with Café Lily’s house-made aioli, while Lebanese kibbeh and chorizo Español are popular choices. Pasta doesn’t get much better than goat cheese and roasted tomato-stuffed ravioli formaggio di capra, but the signature dish is pinchitos, a Spanish-spiced lamb tenderloin with picante salsa verde. ''308 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-371-9119. [www.cafelily.com].''
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__Comet Pub and Lanes__
Decatur’s prime hangout since the 1950s returned with a serious face-lift last year, and standard bowling fare is now a thing of the past. The former Suburban Lanes reopened mid-July thanks to brothers Ethan and Uri Wurtzel of Twain’s, general manager Ben Horgan and a whole new menu created by Twain’s former executive chef Savannah Sasser. Goodbye plastic-y nacho cheese, hello house-made herb ricotta on hand-tossed pizzas and beer queso served on shaved Brasstown beef chuck roast. Canned beers remain, but the cocktail menu tips its hat to Lebowski with White Russians; the El Duderino with coffee, cream and mole bitters; and a 16-beer draught menu. ''2619 N. Decatur Road, Decatur. 470-225-1931. [www.cometpubandlanes.com].''__— Grace Huseth__
!!!__Tri-Cities__
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__Barbecue Kitchen__
When Ralph Yarbrough first opened Barbecue Kitchen in 1958, he probably didn’t imagine his meat-and-three would become known for the six-foot-wide hot pink and green pig hanging outside. But there it is, overlooking bustling Virginia Avenue where the joint relocated in 1959. A now-historic neighborhood fixture, Barbecue Kitchen is open seven days a week, its pew-like wooden booths routinely filled with generations of College Park locals, airport travelers, and the stray actor, hip-hop artist or well-dressed religious figure — entourage in tow. Like the laundry list of slow-and-low smoked brisket, sugar-cured ham and classic Southern sides that grace each table, the place wouldn’t be the same without the sounds of clinking silverware and happy voices echoing off the green rafters overhead. ''1437 Virginia Ave., College Park. 404-766-9906. [www.facebook.com/barbecue.kitchen].''
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__Restaurant 356__
In case you missed it, Porsche debuted its new $100 million North American headquarters in May 2015. Just a block from the Hapeville line and overlooking the northeastern edge of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the 27-acre complex houses a 1.6-mile driver development track, a fancy business center and event space, and Restaurant 356 — a lounge-y fine-dining affair named after Porsche’s first-ever luxury sports car. A retro dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the racetrack below sets the stage for boozy craft cocktails (like the incredibly balanced barrel-aged Manhattan), an inviting wine list and executive chef Ensan Wong’s streamlined dinner menu of French-meets-wherever-he-feels-like-it fare. Try the specialty duck two ways, a rich pairing of anise-flavored duck breast a l’orange and duck leg confit risotto with glistening daikon radishes. ''1 Porsche Drive. 770-290-4356. [www.restaurant356.com].'' __— Stephanie Dazey__
!!!__Poncey-Highland__
__Majestic Diner__
Serving up “food that pleases” 24 hours a day since 1929, the Majestic Diner is one of the oldest restaurants in Atlanta. The diner’s iconic neon signage, red Formica countertops and matching pleather stools attract a full spectrum of ATL life, from late-night post-MJQers soaking up their liquor with BLTs and milkshakes to families munching chocolate chip pancakes and eggs rancheros on Sundays after church. Charlotte-based investment firm Asana Partners just bought the art deco-style Briarcliff Plaza that houses the Majestic (along with other Ponce icons like the Plaza Theatre and Righteous Room) for $18 million, which freaked us all out, but both the theater and diner promise the sale won’t affect them anytime soon. “We have a very long lease,” says Majestic manager Shane Patrick, “and plan to be around for a very long time.” ''1031 Ponce de Leon Ave. 404-875-0276. [www.majesticdiner.com].
__8arm__
Since the untimely passing of one of Atlanta’s brightest rising stars, chef Angus Brown, local industry pros have come together to keep his universally loved Ponce eatery not only afloat but thriving. Business partner Nhan Le steers the ship while baker Sarah Dodge keeps the biscuits fluffy during breakfast and lunch. Weekend brunches add Wilson Gourley of Brown and Le’s previous venture, Lusca. Chef Keith Remes (Lusca, Octopus Bar, Muss and Turner’s, Local Three) has taken over dinner service, keeping dishes rotating daily with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Last month, the team debuted their long-awaited outdoor patio, centered on a shipping container bar with a beverage program led by Joshua Fryer of the Lawrence, Lusca’s Timothy Faulkner, and sommelier Tim Willard. They’ve also added a late-night menu, à la Octopus Bar, complete with lobster rolls and the famous Lusca burger. ''710 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E. 470-875-5856. [www.8armatl.com].''__— Hilary Cadigan__
!!!__Tucker__
__Matthews Cafeteria__
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__M572__
While cozy and rustic, M572 brings a sense of refinement to Tucker’s Main Street. The name comes from Militia District 572, the early designation for this town. The airy shotgun-style spot has a farmhouse chic feel with a sleek bar running almost the entire length of one side and ending at an open kitchen. It’s a place to linger over elevated Southern fare like mountain trout and Parmesan grits with lemon caper butter, duck confit hash and flash fried oysters. Listen to the sound of passing trains and clink glasses to progress with a Prosciutto and cheese plate and a glass of rosé or a craft cocktail and duck fat beignets. ''2316 Main St., Suite C, Tucker. 470-395-9635. [www.fiveseventwo.com].''
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!!!Buckhead
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Bones - No restaurant epitomizes old Buckhead more than Bones, the dark and clubby haven of beef whose valet often backs up a line of luxury cars onto Piedmont Road just south of Peachtree. Stepping into the dimly lit rooms filled with Brooks Brothers suits feels like stepping back in time. Bones opened in 1979 and maintains a Reagan-era vibe, though the pairing of old-school service, pricey porterhouses and California cabernet remains timeless. The cheap way in is a lunchtime seat at the bar for the thick, steak-y burger with a side of equally thick onion rings ($15). 3130 Piedmont Road N.E. 404-237-2663. www.bonesrestaurant.com.
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Storico Fresco
Seemingly plucked from the Italian countryside, Storico Fresco is a hybrid market-restaurant that excels in helping Atlantans live la dolce vita through remarkable plates of pasta. The market makes it easy for you to impress guests with a gourmet meal at home — just grab some prosciutto, one of the house-made filled pastas, and a long-simmered sauce. The restaurant — helmed by chef Mike Patrick (pictured above) — supplies the setting to enjoy a glass of vino, antipasti like roasted oysters smeared with intense nduja, and pastas ranging from simple (tagliolini cacio e pepe) to elaborate (a weekly timballo pasta pie stacked six inches high). 3167 Peachtree Road N.E., Suite S. 404-500-2181. www.storicofresco.com.— Brad Kaplan
!!!Downtown Decatur
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Café Lily
Open since 1999, Café Lily has long established itself as a Downtown Decatur standby. Owner and chef Anthony Pitillo emphasizes fresh, quality ingredients and bold-but-balanced flavors from the many countries around the Mediterranean. Namesake niece Lily’s favorite appetizer is the beignet de crabe, a six-ounce lump crabcake served with Café Lily’s house-made aioli, while Lebanese kibbeh and chorizo Español are popular choices. Pasta doesn’t get much better than goat cheese and roasted tomato-stuffed ravioli formaggio di capra, but the signature dish is pinchitos, a Spanish-spiced lamb tenderloin with picante salsa verde. 308 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-371-9119. www.cafelily.com.
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Comet Pub and Lanes
Decatur’s prime hangout since the 1950s returned with a serious face-lift last year, and standard bowling fare is now a thing of the past. The former Suburban Lanes reopened mid-July thanks to brothers Ethan and Uri Wurtzel of Twain’s, general manager Ben Horgan and a whole new menu created by Twain’s former executive chef Savannah Sasser. Goodbye plastic-y nacho cheese, hello house-made herb ricotta on hand-tossed pizzas and beer queso served on shaved Brasstown beef chuck roast. Canned beers remain, but the cocktail menu tips its hat to Lebowski with White Russians; the El Duderino with coffee, cream and mole bitters; and a 16-beer draught menu. 2619 N. Decatur Road, Decatur. 470-225-1931. www.cometpubandlanes.com.— Grace Huseth
!!!Tri-Cities
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Barbecue Kitchen
When Ralph Yarbrough first opened Barbecue Kitchen in 1958, he probably didn’t imagine his meat-and-three would become known for the six-foot-wide hot pink and green pig hanging outside. But there it is, overlooking bustling Virginia Avenue where the joint relocated in 1959. A now-historic neighborhood fixture, Barbecue Kitchen is open seven days a week, its pew-like wooden booths routinely filled with generations of College Park locals, airport travelers, and the stray actor, hip-hop artist or well-dressed religious figure — entourage in tow. Like the laundry list of slow-and-low smoked brisket, sugar-cured ham and classic Southern sides that grace each table, the place wouldn’t be the same without the sounds of clinking silverware and happy voices echoing off the green rafters overhead. 1437 Virginia Ave., College Park. 404-766-9906. www.facebook.com/barbecue.kitchen.
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Restaurant 356
In case you missed it, Porsche debuted its new $100 million North American headquarters in May 2015. Just a block from the Hapeville line and overlooking the northeastern edge of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the 27-acre complex houses a 1.6-mile driver development track, a fancy business center and event space, and Restaurant 356 — a lounge-y fine-dining affair named after Porsche’s first-ever luxury sports car. A retro dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the racetrack below sets the stage for boozy craft cocktails (like the incredibly balanced barrel-aged Manhattan), an inviting wine list and executive chef Ensan Wong’s streamlined dinner menu of French-meets-wherever-he-feels-like-it fare. Try the specialty duck two ways, a rich pairing of anise-flavored duck breast a l’orange and duck leg confit risotto with glistening daikon radishes. 1 Porsche Drive. 770-290-4356. www.restaurant356.com. — Stephanie Dazey
!!!Poncey-Highland
Majestic Diner
Serving up “food that pleases” 24 hours a day since 1929, the Majestic Diner is one of the oldest restaurants in Atlanta. The diner’s iconic neon signage, red Formica countertops and matching pleather stools attract a full spectrum of ATL life, from late-night post-MJQers soaking up their liquor with BLTs and milkshakes to families munching chocolate chip pancakes and eggs rancheros on Sundays after church. Charlotte-based investment firm Asana Partners just bought the art deco-style Briarcliff Plaza that houses the Majestic (along with other Ponce icons like the Plaza Theatre and Righteous Room) for $18 million, which freaked us all out, but both the theater and diner promise the sale won’t affect them anytime soon. “We have a very long lease,” says Majestic manager Shane Patrick, “and plan to be around for a very long time.” ''1031 Ponce de Leon Ave. 404-875-0276. www.majesticdiner.com.
8arm
Since the untimely passing of one of Atlanta’s brightest rising stars, chef Angus Brown, local industry pros have come together to keep his universally loved Ponce eatery not only afloat but thriving. Business partner Nhan Le steers the ship while baker Sarah Dodge keeps the biscuits fluffy during breakfast and lunch. Weekend brunches add Wilson Gourley of Brown and Le’s previous venture, Lusca. Chef Keith Remes (Lusca, Octopus Bar, Muss and Turner’s, Local Three) has taken over dinner service, keeping dishes rotating daily with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Last month, the team debuted their long-awaited outdoor patio, centered on a shipping container bar with a beverage program led by Joshua Fryer of the Lawrence, Lusca’s Timothy Faulkner, and sommelier Tim Willard. They’ve also added a late-night menu, à la Octopus Bar, complete with lobster rolls and the famous Lusca burger. 710 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E. 470-875-5856. www.8armatl.com.— Hilary Cadigan
!!!Tucker
Matthews Cafeteria
Stepping into Matthews Cafeteria is like taking a trip back in time, when the South was full of meat-and-threes serving country classics. Fluffy cathead biscuits are made by hand each morning just like they were 50 years ago, perfected with the addition of thick sausage gravy. Since 1955, family recipes of Brunswick stew, chicken and dumplings, banana pudding and fried chicken have been served next to the railroad tracks along Main Street. Lunch and dinner options change throughout the week but the checkered tablecloths never do. Make note of the strawberry cobbler, served on Mondays. 2299 Main St., Tucker. 770-939-2357. www.matthewscafeteria.com.
M572
While cozy and rustic, M572 brings a sense of refinement to Tucker’s Main Street. The name comes from Militia District 572, the early designation for this town. The airy shotgun-style spot has a farmhouse chic feel with a sleek bar running almost the entire length of one side and ending at an open kitchen. It’s a place to linger over elevated Southern fare like mountain trout and Parmesan grits with lemon caper butter, duck confit hash and flash fried oysters. Listen to the sound of passing trains and clink glasses to progress with a Prosciutto and cheese plate and a glass of rosé or a craft cocktail and duck fat beignets. 2316 Main St., Suite C, Tucker. 470-395-9635. www.fiveseventwo.com.
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“There are so many parallels with what they did that it’s like a how-to manual for activism today,” says Cristy Lenz, an Inman Park resident and co-organizer of the exhibit. “We’ve got to do more than marches because it’s gotten to the point where none of us can afford to not have activist on our resume. Whether you can devote 10 minutes or 10 hours, everyone can find a cause they’re passionate about — like Trump’s immigration ban or affordable housing around the Beltline — and get involved. Do something.
”Long before Inman Park became home to bike lanes, its annual festival and Tour of Homes, and Freedom Park, it was considered a “blighted urban community.” In fact, due to the dilapidated condition of many of the historic Victorian homes and more than 200 acres of empty land that was overgrown with kudzu, Inman Park and many of the neighboring communities were on the short list to become a casualty of development plans that were set in motion back in the 1960s.
Through the years, several elected and appointed officials offered solutions to hide, if not eliminate, the wart on the nose of Georgia’s capital city. And, in 1981, when ex-president Jimmy Carter was deciding on a location for his library, he and Mayor Andrew Young and Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Tom Moreland made a deal to create what would be known as the Presidential Parkway. The plan would’ve placed a high-speed expressway with truck traffic and five bridges over the intown neighborhoods and, among other things, placed a playground just a fence away from the new expressway.
Infuriated homeowners were galvanized. The line for a David and Goliath battle had been drawn. In spite of what the politicians and many others in the local business community thought, residents of the affected areas — artists, professors, lawyers, stay-at-home moms and the like deep in the trenches of home renovation and raising kids — knew the value and potential of their properties. And they were willing to fight.
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Both groups worked tirelessly. Road Busters barricaded bulldozers, tied themselves to trees and came to the fight ready to be arrested — and often were. C.A.U.T.I.O.N. coordinated litigation, fundraising, volunteers and lobbying. They also interviewed political candidates to determine who was anti-road and got the word out. In the era before cell phones, fax machines, email, Facebook and Twitter, the volunteers created phone trees, block captains and posted fliers around the city to make things happen and to mobilize thousands of people.
“We knew that just because a certain set of people were in office, their term would end one day,” Bradshaw says. “We knew that even though we were fighting an ex-president, we had the power to have our voice heard.”Ultimately, the activists were able to get 64 pro-neighborhood candidates elected to various political offices, including roles in Atlanta City Council, the Fulton County Commission, the DeKalb County Commission, and local representatives to the House and Georgia Senate.
The reward for their labor — a halt to the high-speed freeway plans — came not long after Gov. Zell Miller urged for a compromise soon after his election in 1990. All vested parties, including each of the neighborhood organizations, had a chair at the table. At the end of it all, Freedom Parkway had a green light. It was to be an at-grade, low-speed highway with no truck traffic and no bridges over city streets to provide access to the Carter Center. The remaining 200 acres were to be made into a city park with biking and jogging paths.The entire movement spanned about 30 years, with C.A.U.T.I.O.N. and Road Busters turning up the heat more intensely the final decade until the ink was dry.
Bradshaw, who played a key role in C.A.U.T.I.O.N., is modest when she reflects on her role in a movement that helped save some the city’s most cherished communities. “I never set out to be an activist. I was a mother and a homeowner,” she says. “I got involved just because I was passionate about saving our neighborhood.”"
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“There are so many parallels with what they did that it’s like a how-to manual for activism today,” says Cristy Lenz, an Inman Park resident and co-organizer of the exhibit. “We’ve got to do more than marches because it’s gotten to the point where none of us can afford to not have activist on our resume. Whether you can devote 10 minutes or 10 hours, everyone can find a cause they’re passionate about — like Trump’s immigration ban or affordable housing around the Beltline — and get involved. Do something.
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Bradshaw, who played a key role in C.A.U.T.I.O.N., is modest when she reflects on her role in a movement that helped save some the city’s most cherished communities. “I never set out to be an activist. I was a mother and a homeowner,” she says. “I got involved just because I was passionate about saving our neighborhood.”"
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"Pickets, Protests and Parkways" organizers Cristy Lenz (from left) and Sandi Parker with Cathy Bradshaw, past president of C.A.U.T.I.O.N.Judy Clements
Joining Inman Park neighbors, homeowners banded together from Poncey-Highland, Candler Park, Druid Hills, the city of Decatur, Lake Claire, Virginia-Highland and East Lake, and they strategized a multi-point attack. Legal and political matters were handled by C.A.U.T.I.O.N. (Citizens Against Unnecessary Thoroughfares in Older Neighborhoods), and Road Busters was set up as the protest arm.
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“We knew that just because a certain set of people were in office, their term would end one day,” Bradshaw says. “We knew that even though we were fighting an ex-president, we had the power to have our voice heard.”Ultimately, the activists were able to get 64 pro-neighborhood candidates elected to various political offices, including roles in Atlanta City Council, the Fulton County Commission, the DeKalb County Commission, and local representatives to the House and Georgia Senate.
The reward for their labor — a halt to the high-speed freeway plans — came not long after Gov. Zell Miller urged for a compromise soon after his election in 1990. All vested parties, including each of the neighborhood organizations, had a chair at the table. At the end of it all, Freedom Parkway had a green light. It was to be an at-grade, low-speed highway with no truck traffic and no bridges over city streets to provide access to the Carter Center. The remaining 200 acres were to be made into a city park with biking and jogging paths.The entire movement spanned about 30 years, with C.A.U.T.I.O.N. and Road Busters turning up the heat more intensely the final decade until the ink was dry.
Bradshaw, who played a key role in C.A.U.T.I.O.N., is modest when she reflects on her role in a movement that helped save some the city’s most cherished communities. “I never set out to be an activist. I was a mother and a homeowner,” she says. “I got involved just because I was passionate about saving our neighborhood.” Blue ambition, Meatless in the West End, Street stories, A glimpse into the future of Atlanta nightlife, Saving Jordan Hall, Future shock, Inside the Beltline loop, Neighborhood Eats: Oldies and newbies Neighborhood Issue 2017 "neighborhood issue 2017" "C.A.U.T.I.O.N." "Citizens Against Unnecessary Thoroughfares in Older Neighborhoods" "Freedom Park" "Freedom Parkway" "Pickets, Protests and Parkways" "Presidential Parkway" "Road Busters" "jimmy carter" 20855670 https://dev.creativeloafing.com/image/2017/03/cover_freedomparkway1_2_48.58d14df9f2345.png https://dev.creativeloafing.com/image/2017/03/cover_freedomparkway1_1_48.58d14d62acb9e.png A legacy of resistance "
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But that isn’t apparent given the institution’s record since Becker entered office in 2009. Under his guidance, GSU has grown exponentially through new building acquisitions and original construction. In 2007, the university acquired the former SunTrust building at 25 Park Place and began renovating it floor by floor, and seven years later, the school unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art digital media institute as part of the renovations. In 2010, the Petit Science Center opened as part of the first phase of the university’s Research Science Park at the corner of Piedmont Avenue and Decatur Street. Shortly after, GSU broke ground on phase two of the science park, a fifth residence hall along Piedmont Avenue, and a new law building at John Wesley Dobbs Avenue and Park Place. This is in addition to a housing facility and dining hall that opened on Piedmont Avenue in 2010 and 2011, respectively, the University’s acquisition of the former Georgia-Pacific building (55 Park Place), and the construction of Centennial Hall (100 Auburn Ave.), among other developments.
To be fair, this growth has been part of the university’s master plan — and the result of some favorable real estate circumstances. As the city’s business center shifted focus from Downtown to Buckhead and Midtown, property was left up for grabs. Becker says Downtown wasn’t a vibrant area of the city, which allowed the university to purchase land or buildings at a low cost, then develop them.
Becker sees Georgia State as Atlanta’s version of New York or Northeastern universities, where a once relatively barren part of the city is full of life again: “Those are the two in my mind that, looking over the last 30 years, have gone from being a part of the city that was struggling to being a part of the city that's thriving, and the university is part of that energy, that momentum, that positive activity. And I think Georgia State is on that same trajectory.”
In 2013, the University unveiled its most recent master plan, a blueprint for GSU’s long-term footprint on Downtown Atlanta. The idea is to create precincts within the university’s sprawling campus: Academic spaces cluster around the east side of Woodruff Park; classrooms, libraries and student services make up the university’s core on either side of Courtland Street; student housing stretches along the Piedmont corridor; and scientific research infrastructure resides on the southern end of Piedmont Avenue. The biggest and most time-consuming undertaking is the demolition of Kell Hall, a classroom building created out of a 1920 parking deck, complete with ramps in lieu of stairs, replacing it with a greenway and new arts building.
The university is still renovating 25 Park Place, home to the College of Arts and Sciences, and 55 Park Place. The Creative Media Industries Institute at 25 Park Place is slated for completion this spring. Once completed, 55 Park Place will house the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. The current business school on Broad Street, a property GSU owns, will be used for academics or for administrative office space. The University is waiting for the state legislature to approve $5 million to demolish the Kell Hall. Should they get the green light, the project will commence in 2018. And Georgia State is still figuring out what to do with the historic Bell building on Auburn Avenue. Plans to tear it down were met with pushback from city officials and historic preservation activists.
The arts community at south Broad Street, the city's revitalization of the northern side of Broad Street, the tech hub within the Flatiron building and a renewed community interest in what happens to Underground Atlanta suggest people want Downtown to be a hotbed of activity again.
And the opening of businesses — such as Starbucks in the Hurt Building, Highland Bakery in 25 Park Place, Ébrik Coffee Room on Park Place and Buenos Dias Cafe on Decatur Street — has grown simultaneously as GSU grows.
An article published by the AJC in 2014 poses the question: “Is Georgia State Downtown Atlanta’s savior?” They seemed to think so. Becker disagrees. “I don’t think it’s the most beneficial to call us the savior,” he says. “I think it's beneficial to say that Georgia State's growth and development over the last 20-30 years has been part of the resurgence of Downtown Atlanta itself.”"
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But that isn’t apparent given the institution’s record since Becker entered office in 2009. Under his guidance, GSU has grown exponentially through new building acquisitions and original construction. In 2007, the university acquired the former SunTrust building at 25 Park Place and began renovating it floor by floor, and seven years later, the school unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art digital media institute as part of the renovations. In 2010, the Petit Science Center opened as part of the first phase of the university’s Research Science Park at the corner of Piedmont Avenue and Decatur Street. Shortly after, GSU broke ground on phase two of the science park, a fifth residence hall along Piedmont Avenue, and a new law building at John Wesley Dobbs Avenue and Park Place. This is in addition to a housing facility and dining hall that opened on Piedmont Avenue in 2010 and 2011, respectively, the University’s acquisition of the former Georgia-Pacific building (55 Park Place), and the construction of Centennial Hall (100 Auburn Ave.), among other developments.
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Becker sees Georgia State as Atlanta’s version of New York or Northeastern universities, where a once relatively barren part of the city is full of life again: “Those are the two in my mind that, looking over the last 30 years, have gone from being a part of the city that was struggling to being a part of the city that's thriving, and the university is part of that energy, that momentum, that positive activity. And I think Georgia State is on that same trajectory.”
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And the opening of businesses — such as Starbucks in the Hurt Building, Highland Bakery in 25 Park Place, Ébrik Coffee Room on Park Place and Buenos Dias Cafe on Decatur Street — has grown simultaneously as GSU grows.
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string(11920) "It’s a cold and cloudy afternoon in Atlanta’s historic West End, but people are out and about. Driving down Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, you’ll see churches of several denominations, the Wren’s Nest house museum and the Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center, featuring one of the nation’s largest and oldest black-owned bookstores. There’s also a Captain D’s, a Wendy’s, a Krispy Kreme, a McDonald’s.
But tucked between these historic landmarks and artery-clogging emporiums is a rather stunning number of vegan and vegetarian restaurants: Soul Vegetarian, Healthful Essence, Tassili’s Raw Reality, KarbonStar Vitality Vegan Café and Juice Bar. Behind the mall sits a Rastafarian egg-free, sugar-free, milk-free, gluten-free doughnut shop called Vegan Dream. Five minutes south down Lee Street is Viva La Vegan, where a brother and sister duo serves up burgers and sammies packed with imaginative meat alternatives like jackfruit, cauliflower and konjac root.“
One of the things I’ve found about the West End is that it’s really a state of mind,” says Tassili Ma’at, owner of the raw vegan café Tassili’s Raw Reality.
She recalls visiting for the first time during the National Black Arts Festival, fresh out of college at UC San Diego. It was 1988, and she had just been accepted to UC Berkeley’s prestigious graduate program. But upon discovering Atlanta’s West End, she decided to scrap her plans and stay. “Coming here just felt like coming home.”
Ma’at relished the forward-thinking mindset of the neighborhood’s mostly African-American residents. Since the late ’60s, the West End has been a melting pot of black culture and religion: Rastafarians, African Hebrew Israelites, Muslims, Pan African Orthodox Christians and more. “You name it, it’s here for African-American culture as far as spiritual expression,” Ma’at says. “The West End is rich in cultural, spiritual, African-centered community. For us as African people in America, it provides a nurturing, a healing, a heartbeat that sustains us.”
Over the years, artists and scholars have gravitated toward the neighborhood’s rich ethos, bolstered by the Atlanta University Center and Shrine of the Black Madonna, which would often bring in speakers and organize community events in what Ma’at calls “a constant effort to educate and uplift.”
EAT YOUR VEGGIES: Spicy kale salad, sweet coconut corn, karamu couscous and the famous Yoshi roll with raw BBQ at Tassili’s Raw Reality
Joeff Davis
With many of the different spiritual groups came a shared demand for healthy, plant-based foods. One of the first restaurants to meet that demand was Soul Vegetarian, led by Yafah Israel, a Baltimore native who came to Atlanta for Army training at Fort McPherson. Under the auspices of the Hebrew Israelite Community of Jerusalem, she developed a deep interest in the vegan diet that the spiritual practice prescribes and opened the first Soul Veg in 1978 to show people that going meat-free didn’t have to mean “eating rabbit food.” Initially located on Peachtree Street across from the Fox Theatre, the restaurant moved to West End in the early ’90s.
“We wanted to offer the community an alternative to what they were used to, like fast food, which didn’t serve them well,” Israel says. “We wanted to be that light, with food that maintains that down-home soul food taste but is prepared in a healthy manner.”
Today, the space has an old-school cafeteria vibe, its half-wood-paneled walls festooned with framed newspaper clippings and photos of spiritual leaders. Locals line up for the daily lunch buffet, kalebone and meatless Garvey burger. An on-site juice bar called Return to Royalty serves up seriously addictive smoothies.
Soul Vegetarian became a catalyst, inspiring healthful converts from all walks of life to open their own plant-based eateries and helping support a growing network of urban farms and community gardens. Last year, Truly Living Well, a natural urban agriculture center that helps supply some of the local restaurants, celebrated its 10-year anniversary.
“We were green before it was cool to be green,” says Traci Thomas, a former Truly Living Well coordinator and founder of the Black Vegetarian Society of Georgia. Her nonprofit promotes plant-based diets by offering member discounts to participating restaurants and hosting educational events to address the disproportionate levels of chronic and degenerative diseases among African-Americans.
“It’s growing, it’s sprouting up all over the city,” she says of the plant-based movement. “And I don’t think it’s a fad. I think it’s just going to continue to grow.”
Chef Cheri Mbye agrees. The co-owner of KarbonStar Vitality, which opened last November, subscribes to a traditional Ital diet. Free from chemicals, additives and usually meat and dairy, Ital has been a key tenet of Rastafarianism since the 1930s. “The word ‘vegan’ is new,” she says. “We’ve been living this life since long before ‘vegan’ came around.”
KarbonStar’s hearty soups, salads, wraps and vegan pizzas dubbed “Sizzlas” contain no animal products, yeast or soy, though you wouldn’t know it by tasting them. Customers often come to Mbye’s shop on the advice of their doctors, who recommend serious lifestyle changes after diagnosing diet-related ailments like high blood pressure or obesity.
This was the case for Ma’at, who started her raw vegan diet 10 years ago on the advice of a local herbalist after she was diagnosed with arthritis, the result of many years working her hands as a professional hair braider and loctician. She says going raw made her stiffness disappear in a week.
She began making raw food for others on the request of a friend, working out of another since-closed vegan restaurant in the neighborhood. Her way-tastier-than-they-sound beet loafs and kale wraps gained a loyal following, and business snowballed after Thomas gave her a last-minute, front-and-center booth at Meat Out, Atlanta’s largest vegetarian food festival. “People were excited that I was reinventing myself,” Ma’at says. “The community was so supportive.”
On the very first day of 2011, Tassili’s Raw Reality opened its doors.
Today, the buzzing café carries the torch not only for raw vegan cuisine but serves as an epicenter for West End’s still-thriving arts and wellness communities. Set inside a ramshackle double-gallery house that dates back to 1878, the café features a yoga and meditation studio upstairs, a local art gallery in the main dining room and a garden out front during spring and summer. Celebs like André 3000 and Erykah Badu have been known to pop by for Ma’at’s famous wraps.
PSYCHEDELIC SHACK: The view outside of Tassili’s Raw Reality
Joeff Davis
As a child, Ma’at was obsessed with the Temptations’ song “Psychedelic Shack.” It seemed like such a magical place, she was always asking her mother if she could go there. “We can’t,” her mother would say. “That place is make-believe. It doesn’t exist.” Then one day, a couple summers ago, Ma’at was sitting on big creaky porch of her café. Incense was burning, music was playing, someone was giving someone else an astrology reading. “I looked up and suddenly realized, oh my god, I have manifested the psychedelic shack!”
Ma’at says the building originally belonged to a wealthy white landowner who probably had a plantation, “but the cool thing about it is that he was a leader in the community and used to have town hall meetings here. Quite naturally, we’re in the same frequency of people coming together to gather and build.” The café regularly hosts neighborhood events, workshops and Ma’at’s famous “uncooking” classes.
I ask Ma’at if there’s ever been a sense of competition among the West End’s many vegan eateries, and she immediately shakes her head. “I see all of the health food places in the area as being allies. All indigenous cultures for the most part foster a communal mindset, recognizing that we have to work together to thrive.”
Israel agrees: “We don’t concentrate on what divides us. We’ve been divided too long and against our will. Instead, we begin with what we have in common.”
Indeed, many of the West End vegan restaurants are actually rooted in their predecessors. Ma’at herself started Tassili’s by subletting a small space from Princess Dixon at Healthful Essence, the vegetarian Caribbean restaurant across the street. Today, she makes a point to encourage entrepreneurship within the café: Several staff members have added their own items to Ma’at’s menu, several more sell products onsite as vendors and others have gone on to open their own standalone restaurants. Vegan Dream Doughnuts and KarbonStar Vitality are both examples of the latter.
“It’s never a competition,” says Mbye, a former employee of Ma’at’s. “We want to saturate the world with vegan restaurants, to counteract the ‘fleshly’ restaurants.”
“Our competition is McDonald’s. It’s Wendy’s,” Ma’at says.
Big-budget development and gentrification are also concerns. With the Beltline’s Westside Trail and a $30 million warehouse development project — anchored by Monday Night Brewing and Honeysuckle Gelato — set to open this year, West End property values are on the rise. The threat of long-term resident displacement follows close behind. But Ma’at and the other business owners I spoke with have no intention of being victims. “My position is, let’s be empowered; let’s be a force to be reckoned with; let’s be an identity,” she says, citing Little Five Points, Midtown and Decatur as proof positive. “I want to help cultivate a sustainable identity for the West End, so that what we have doesn’t get lost in the rubble of the cranes as they build and take down.”
So far, it seems to be working. Tassili’s identity is palpable, the air of the little café thick with love. Ma’at sits at the center of it all, serene as the eye of a cyclone in her tie-dyed dress and head wrap, one long dreadlock hanging almost to her ankles, adorned in rings of silver and gold. Sitting in a corner table by the door, we’re interrupted by a constant stream of smiling friends and colleagues: Brittany Love, the “cookie fairy,” with her young son and an armful of freshly baked gluten-free goodies; several yoga teachers; an urban forager; a writer; a musician. Ma’at greets each one with a warm hug. That’s the policy around here, she tells me; this is a “hugging station” with a 12-hugs-per-person-per-day minimum.
Ma’at tears up recalling the early days, when she’d rely on the kindness of these same friends and colleagues for rides to the grocery store when she didn’t have a car or utility payments in exchange for hair braiding services. “I feel truly blessed and highly favored, because I don’t really know how all this is happening,” she says, raking a palm across her eyes. “I’m just showing up for life, doing the best I can do, trying to help people share knowledge and make the world a better place. And it’s happening. It’s really happening.”
Where to eat:
Soul Vegetarian
879 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.
404-753-5194
Tassili's Raw Reality
1059 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.
404-343-6126
www.tassilisrawreality.com]
Healthful Essence
875 York Ave S.W.
404-806-0830
Viva La Vegan
1265 Lee St. S.W.
404-951-2737
www.vivalaveganatlanta.com
Vegan Dream Doughnuts
576 Lee St. S.W. E.
404-397-9174
www.vegandreamdoughnuts.com
KarbonStar Vitality
1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.
404-474-1276
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But tucked between these historic landmarks and artery-clogging emporiums is a rather stunning number of vegan and vegetarian restaurants: Soul Vegetarian, Healthful Essence, Tassili’s Raw Reality, KarbonStar Vitality Vegan Café and Juice Bar. Behind the mall sits a Rastafarian egg-free, sugar-free, milk-free, gluten-free doughnut shop called Vegan Dream. Five minutes south down Lee Street is Viva La Vegan, where a brother and sister duo serves up burgers and sammies packed with imaginative meat alternatives like jackfruit, cauliflower and konjac root.“
One of the things I’ve found about the West End is that it’s really a state of mind,” says Tassili Ma’at, owner of the raw vegan café Tassili’s Raw Reality.
She recalls visiting for the first time during the National Black Arts Festival, fresh out of college at UC San Diego. It was 1988, and she had just been accepted to UC Berkeley’s prestigious graduate program. But upon discovering Atlanta’s West End, she decided to scrap her plans and stay. “Coming here just felt like coming home.”
Ma’at relished the forward-thinking mindset of the neighborhood’s mostly African-American residents. Since the late ’60s, the West End has been a melting pot of black culture and religion: Rastafarians, African Hebrew Israelites, Muslims, Pan African Orthodox Christians and more. “You name it, it’s here for African-American culture as far as spiritual expression,” Ma’at says. “The West End is rich in cultural, spiritual, African-centered community. For us as African people in America, it provides a nurturing, a healing, a heartbeat that sustains us.”
Over the years, artists and scholars have gravitated toward the neighborhood’s rich ethos, bolstered by the Atlanta University Center and Shrine of the Black Madonna, which would often bring in speakers and organize community events in what Ma’at calls “a constant effort to educate and uplift.”
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EAT YOUR VEGGIES: Spicy kale salad, sweet coconut corn, karamu couscous and the famous Yoshi roll with raw BBQ at Tassili’s Raw Reality
Joeff Davis
With many of the different spiritual groups came a shared demand for healthy, plant-based foods. One of the first restaurants to meet that demand was Soul Vegetarian, led by Yafah Israel, a Baltimore native who came to Atlanta for Army training at Fort McPherson. Under the auspices of the Hebrew Israelite Community of Jerusalem, she developed a deep interest in the vegan diet that the spiritual practice prescribes and opened the first Soul Veg in 1978 to show people that going meat-free didn’t have to mean “eating rabbit food.” Initially located on Peachtree Street across from the Fox Theatre, the restaurant moved to West End in the early ’90s.
“We wanted to offer the community an alternative to what they were used to, like fast food, which didn’t serve them well,” Israel says. “We wanted to be that light, with food that maintains that down-home soul food taste but is prepared in a healthy manner.”
Today, the space has an old-school cafeteria vibe, its half-wood-paneled walls festooned with framed newspaper clippings and photos of spiritual leaders. Locals line up for the daily lunch buffet, kalebone and meatless Garvey burger. An on-site juice bar called Return to Royalty serves up seriously addictive smoothies.
Soul Vegetarian became a catalyst, inspiring healthful converts from all walks of life to open their own plant-based eateries and helping support a growing network of urban farms and community gardens. Last year, Truly Living Well, a natural urban agriculture center that helps supply some of the local restaurants, celebrated its 10-year anniversary.
“We were green before it was cool to be green,” says Traci Thomas, a former Truly Living Well coordinator and founder of the Black Vegetarian Society of Georgia. Her nonprofit promotes plant-based diets by offering member discounts to participating restaurants and hosting educational events to address the disproportionate levels of chronic and degenerative diseases among African-Americans.
“It’s growing, it’s sprouting up all over the city,” she says of the plant-based movement. “And I don’t think it’s a fad. I think it’s just going to continue to grow.”
Chef Cheri Mbye agrees. The co-owner of KarbonStar Vitality, which opened last November, subscribes to a traditional Ital diet. Free from chemicals, additives and usually meat and dairy, Ital has been a key tenet of Rastafarianism since the 1930s. “The word ‘vegan’ is new,” she says. “We’ve been living this life since long before ‘vegan’ came around.”
KarbonStar’s hearty soups, salads, wraps and vegan pizzas dubbed “Sizzlas” contain no animal products, yeast or soy, though you wouldn’t know it by tasting them. Customers often come to Mbye’s shop on the advice of their doctors, who recommend serious lifestyle changes after diagnosing diet-related ailments like high blood pressure or obesity.
This was the case for Ma’at, who started her raw vegan diet 10 years ago on the advice of a local herbalist after she was diagnosed with arthritis, the result of many years working her hands as a professional hair braider and loctician. She says going raw made her stiffness disappear in a week.
She began making raw food for others on the request of a friend, working out of another since-closed vegan restaurant in the neighborhood. Her way-tastier-than-they-sound beet loafs and kale wraps gained a loyal following, and business snowballed after Thomas gave her a last-minute, front-and-center booth at Meat Out, Atlanta’s largest vegetarian food festival. “People were excited that I was reinventing myself,” Ma’at says. “The community was so supportive.”
On the very first day of 2011, Tassili’s Raw Reality opened its doors.
Today, the buzzing café carries the torch not only for raw vegan cuisine but serves as an epicenter for West End’s still-thriving arts and wellness communities. Set inside a ramshackle double-gallery house that dates back to 1878, the café features a yoga and meditation studio upstairs, a local art gallery in the main dining room and a garden out front during spring and summer. Celebs like André 3000 and Erykah Badu have been known to pop by for Ma’at’s famous wraps.
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Joeff Davis
As a child, Ma’at was obsessed with the Temptations’ song “Psychedelic Shack.” It seemed like such a magical place, she was always asking her mother if she could go there. “We can’t,” her mother would say. “That place is make-believe. It doesn’t exist.” Then one day, a couple summers ago, Ma’at was sitting on big creaky porch of her café. Incense was burning, music was playing, someone was giving someone else an astrology reading. “I looked up and suddenly realized, oh my god, I have manifested the psychedelic shack!”
Ma’at says the building originally belonged to a wealthy white landowner who probably had a plantation, “but the cool thing about it is that he was a leader in the community and used to have town hall meetings here. Quite naturally, we’re in the same frequency of people coming together to gather and build.” The café regularly hosts neighborhood events, workshops and Ma’at’s famous “uncooking” classes.
I ask Ma’at if there’s ever been a sense of competition among the West End’s many vegan eateries, and she immediately shakes her head. “I see all of the health food places in the area as being allies. All indigenous cultures for the most part foster a communal mindset, recognizing that we have to work together to thrive.”
Israel agrees: “We don’t concentrate on what divides us. We’ve been divided too long and against our will. Instead, we begin with what we have in common.”
Indeed, many of the West End vegan restaurants are actually rooted in their predecessors. Ma’at herself started Tassili’s by subletting a small space from Princess Dixon at Healthful Essence, the vegetarian Caribbean restaurant across the street. Today, she makes a point to encourage entrepreneurship within the café: Several staff members have added their own items to Ma’at’s menu, several more sell products onsite as vendors and others have gone on to open their own standalone restaurants. Vegan Dream Doughnuts and KarbonStar Vitality are both examples of the latter.
“It’s never a competition,” says Mbye, a former employee of Ma’at’s. “We want to saturate the world with vegan restaurants, to counteract the ‘fleshly’ restaurants.”
“Our competition is McDonald’s. It’s Wendy’s,” Ma’at says.
Big-budget development and gentrification are also concerns. With the Beltline’s Westside Trail and a $30 million warehouse development project — anchored by Monday Night Brewing and Honeysuckle Gelato — set to open this year, West End property values are on the rise. The threat of long-term resident displacement follows close behind. But Ma’at and the other business owners I spoke with have no intention of being victims. “My position is, let’s be empowered; let’s be a force to be reckoned with; let’s be an identity,” she says, citing Little Five Points, Midtown and Decatur as proof positive. “I want to help cultivate a sustainable identity for the West End, so that what we have doesn’t get lost in the rubble of the cranes as they build and take down.”
So far, it seems to be working. Tassili’s identity is palpable, the air of the little café thick with love. Ma’at sits at the center of it all, serene as the eye of a cyclone in her tie-dyed dress and head wrap, one long dreadlock hanging almost to her ankles, adorned in rings of silver and gold. Sitting in a corner table by the door, we’re interrupted by a constant stream of smiling friends and colleagues: Brittany Love, the “cookie fairy,” with her young son and an armful of freshly baked gluten-free goodies; several yoga teachers; an urban forager; a writer; a musician. Ma’at greets each one with a warm hug. That’s the policy around here, she tells me; this is a “hugging station” with a 12-hugs-per-person-per-day minimum.
Ma’at tears up recalling the early days, when she’d rely on the kindness of these same friends and colleagues for rides to the grocery store when she didn’t have a car or utility payments in exchange for hair braiding services. “I feel truly blessed and highly favored, because I don’t really know how all this is happening,” she says, raking a palm across her eyes. “I’m just showing up for life, doing the best I can do, trying to help people share knowledge and make the world a better place. And it’s happening. It’s really happening.”
===Where to eat:===
__Soul Vegetarian__
''879 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.''
''404-753-5194 ''
__Tassili's Raw Reality__
''1059 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.''
''404-343-6126''
''www.tassilisrawreality.com'']
__Healthful Essence__
''875 York Ave S.W.''
''404-806-0830 ''
__Viva La Vegan__
''1265 Lee St. S.W. ''
''404-951-2737''
''[http://www.vivalaveganatlanta.com|www.vivalaveganatlanta.com]''
__Vegan Dream Doughnuts__
''576 Lee St. S.W. E.''
''404-397-9174''
[http://www.vegandreamdoughnuts.com|''www.vegandreamdoughnuts.com'']
__KarbonStar Vitality__
''1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.''
''404-474-1276''
''[http://www.karbonstarvitality.com|www.karbonstarvitality.com]''"
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string(12704) " Cover Vegan1 1 48.58d19f43c68f9 2018-02-12T12:40:51+00:00 cover_vegan1_1_48.58d19f43c68f9.jpg neighborhood issue 2017 A deeper look at Atlanta's historic haven for healthy, plant-based dining Cover Vegan1 1 48.58d19f43c68f9 2017-03-23T16:00:00+00:00 Meatless in the West End ben.eason Ben Eason Hilary Cadigan 2017-03-23T16:00:00+00:00 It’s a cold and cloudy afternoon in Atlanta’s historic West End, but people are out and about. Driving down Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, you’ll see churches of several denominations, the Wren’s Nest house museum and the Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center, featuring one of the nation’s largest and oldest black-owned bookstores. There’s also a Captain D’s, a Wendy’s, a Krispy Kreme, a McDonald’s.
But tucked between these historic landmarks and artery-clogging emporiums is a rather stunning number of vegan and vegetarian restaurants: Soul Vegetarian, Healthful Essence, Tassili’s Raw Reality, KarbonStar Vitality Vegan Café and Juice Bar. Behind the mall sits a Rastafarian egg-free, sugar-free, milk-free, gluten-free doughnut shop called Vegan Dream. Five minutes south down Lee Street is Viva La Vegan, where a brother and sister duo serves up burgers and sammies packed with imaginative meat alternatives like jackfruit, cauliflower and konjac root.“
One of the things I’ve found about the West End is that it’s really a state of mind,” says Tassili Ma’at, owner of the raw vegan café Tassili’s Raw Reality.
She recalls visiting for the first time during the National Black Arts Festival, fresh out of college at UC San Diego. It was 1988, and she had just been accepted to UC Berkeley’s prestigious graduate program. But upon discovering Atlanta’s West End, she decided to scrap her plans and stay. “Coming here just felt like coming home.”
Ma’at relished the forward-thinking mindset of the neighborhood’s mostly African-American residents. Since the late ’60s, the West End has been a melting pot of black culture and religion: Rastafarians, African Hebrew Israelites, Muslims, Pan African Orthodox Christians and more. “You name it, it’s here for African-American culture as far as spiritual expression,” Ma’at says. “The West End is rich in cultural, spiritual, African-centered community. For us as African people in America, it provides a nurturing, a healing, a heartbeat that sustains us.”
Over the years, artists and scholars have gravitated toward the neighborhood’s rich ethos, bolstered by the Atlanta University Center and Shrine of the Black Madonna, which would often bring in speakers and organize community events in what Ma’at calls “a constant effort to educate and uplift.”
EAT YOUR VEGGIES: Spicy kale salad, sweet coconut corn, karamu couscous and the famous Yoshi roll with raw BBQ at Tassili’s Raw Reality
Joeff Davis
With many of the different spiritual groups came a shared demand for healthy, plant-based foods. One of the first restaurants to meet that demand was Soul Vegetarian, led by Yafah Israel, a Baltimore native who came to Atlanta for Army training at Fort McPherson. Under the auspices of the Hebrew Israelite Community of Jerusalem, she developed a deep interest in the vegan diet that the spiritual practice prescribes and opened the first Soul Veg in 1978 to show people that going meat-free didn’t have to mean “eating rabbit food.” Initially located on Peachtree Street across from the Fox Theatre, the restaurant moved to West End in the early ’90s.
“We wanted to offer the community an alternative to what they were used to, like fast food, which didn’t serve them well,” Israel says. “We wanted to be that light, with food that maintains that down-home soul food taste but is prepared in a healthy manner.”
Today, the space has an old-school cafeteria vibe, its half-wood-paneled walls festooned with framed newspaper clippings and photos of spiritual leaders. Locals line up for the daily lunch buffet, kalebone and meatless Garvey burger. An on-site juice bar called Return to Royalty serves up seriously addictive smoothies.
Soul Vegetarian became a catalyst, inspiring healthful converts from all walks of life to open their own plant-based eateries and helping support a growing network of urban farms and community gardens. Last year, Truly Living Well, a natural urban agriculture center that helps supply some of the local restaurants, celebrated its 10-year anniversary.
“We were green before it was cool to be green,” says Traci Thomas, a former Truly Living Well coordinator and founder of the Black Vegetarian Society of Georgia. Her nonprofit promotes plant-based diets by offering member discounts to participating restaurants and hosting educational events to address the disproportionate levels of chronic and degenerative diseases among African-Americans.
“It’s growing, it’s sprouting up all over the city,” she says of the plant-based movement. “And I don’t think it’s a fad. I think it’s just going to continue to grow.”
Chef Cheri Mbye agrees. The co-owner of KarbonStar Vitality, which opened last November, subscribes to a traditional Ital diet. Free from chemicals, additives and usually meat and dairy, Ital has been a key tenet of Rastafarianism since the 1930s. “The word ‘vegan’ is new,” she says. “We’ve been living this life since long before ‘vegan’ came around.”
KarbonStar’s hearty soups, salads, wraps and vegan pizzas dubbed “Sizzlas” contain no animal products, yeast or soy, though you wouldn’t know it by tasting them. Customers often come to Mbye’s shop on the advice of their doctors, who recommend serious lifestyle changes after diagnosing diet-related ailments like high blood pressure or obesity.
This was the case for Ma’at, who started her raw vegan diet 10 years ago on the advice of a local herbalist after she was diagnosed with arthritis, the result of many years working her hands as a professional hair braider and loctician. She says going raw made her stiffness disappear in a week.
She began making raw food for others on the request of a friend, working out of another since-closed vegan restaurant in the neighborhood. Her way-tastier-than-they-sound beet loafs and kale wraps gained a loyal following, and business snowballed after Thomas gave her a last-minute, front-and-center booth at Meat Out, Atlanta’s largest vegetarian food festival. “People were excited that I was reinventing myself,” Ma’at says. “The community was so supportive.”
On the very first day of 2011, Tassili’s Raw Reality opened its doors.
Today, the buzzing café carries the torch not only for raw vegan cuisine but serves as an epicenter for West End’s still-thriving arts and wellness communities. Set inside a ramshackle double-gallery house that dates back to 1878, the café features a yoga and meditation studio upstairs, a local art gallery in the main dining room and a garden out front during spring and summer. Celebs like André 3000 and Erykah Badu have been known to pop by for Ma’at’s famous wraps.
PSYCHEDELIC SHACK: The view outside of Tassili’s Raw Reality
Joeff Davis
As a child, Ma’at was obsessed with the Temptations’ song “Psychedelic Shack.” It seemed like such a magical place, she was always asking her mother if she could go there. “We can’t,” her mother would say. “That place is make-believe. It doesn’t exist.” Then one day, a couple summers ago, Ma’at was sitting on big creaky porch of her café. Incense was burning, music was playing, someone was giving someone else an astrology reading. “I looked up and suddenly realized, oh my god, I have manifested the psychedelic shack!”
Ma’at says the building originally belonged to a wealthy white landowner who probably had a plantation, “but the cool thing about it is that he was a leader in the community and used to have town hall meetings here. Quite naturally, we’re in the same frequency of people coming together to gather and build.” The café regularly hosts neighborhood events, workshops and Ma’at’s famous “uncooking” classes.
I ask Ma’at if there’s ever been a sense of competition among the West End’s many vegan eateries, and she immediately shakes her head. “I see all of the health food places in the area as being allies. All indigenous cultures for the most part foster a communal mindset, recognizing that we have to work together to thrive.”
Israel agrees: “We don’t concentrate on what divides us. We’ve been divided too long and against our will. Instead, we begin with what we have in common.”
Indeed, many of the West End vegan restaurants are actually rooted in their predecessors. Ma’at herself started Tassili’s by subletting a small space from Princess Dixon at Healthful Essence, the vegetarian Caribbean restaurant across the street. Today, she makes a point to encourage entrepreneurship within the café: Several staff members have added their own items to Ma’at’s menu, several more sell products onsite as vendors and others have gone on to open their own standalone restaurants. Vegan Dream Doughnuts and KarbonStar Vitality are both examples of the latter.
“It’s never a competition,” says Mbye, a former employee of Ma’at’s. “We want to saturate the world with vegan restaurants, to counteract the ‘fleshly’ restaurants.”
“Our competition is McDonald’s. It’s Wendy’s,” Ma’at says.
Big-budget development and gentrification are also concerns. With the Beltline’s Westside Trail and a $30 million warehouse development project — anchored by Monday Night Brewing and Honeysuckle Gelato — set to open this year, West End property values are on the rise. The threat of long-term resident displacement follows close behind. But Ma’at and the other business owners I spoke with have no intention of being victims. “My position is, let’s be empowered; let’s be a force to be reckoned with; let’s be an identity,” she says, citing Little Five Points, Midtown and Decatur as proof positive. “I want to help cultivate a sustainable identity for the West End, so that what we have doesn’t get lost in the rubble of the cranes as they build and take down.”
So far, it seems to be working. Tassili’s identity is palpable, the air of the little café thick with love. Ma’at sits at the center of it all, serene as the eye of a cyclone in her tie-dyed dress and head wrap, one long dreadlock hanging almost to her ankles, adorned in rings of silver and gold. Sitting in a corner table by the door, we’re interrupted by a constant stream of smiling friends and colleagues: Brittany Love, the “cookie fairy,” with her young son and an armful of freshly baked gluten-free goodies; several yoga teachers; an urban forager; a writer; a musician. Ma’at greets each one with a warm hug. That’s the policy around here, she tells me; this is a “hugging station” with a 12-hugs-per-person-per-day minimum.
Ma’at tears up recalling the early days, when she’d rely on the kindness of these same friends and colleagues for rides to the grocery store when she didn’t have a car or utility payments in exchange for hair braiding services. “I feel truly blessed and highly favored, because I don’t really know how all this is happening,” she says, raking a palm across her eyes. “I’m just showing up for life, doing the best I can do, trying to help people share knowledge and make the world a better place. And it’s happening. It’s really happening.”
Where to eat:
Soul Vegetarian
879 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.
404-753-5194
Tassili's Raw Reality
1059 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.
404-343-6126
www.tassilisrawreality.com]
Healthful Essence
875 York Ave S.W.
404-806-0830
Viva La Vegan
1265 Lee St. S.W.
404-951-2737
www.vivalaveganatlanta.com
Vegan Dream Doughnuts
576 Lee St. S.W. E.
404-397-9174
www.vegandreamdoughnuts.com
KarbonStar Vitality
1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.
404-474-1276
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Meatless in the West End Article
Thursday March 23, 2017 12:00 PM EDT
A deeper look at Atlanta's historic haven for healthy, plant-based dining
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