I take my answer back... I think apps work, but I also think hitting all avenues -- via friends, bars, sports leagues or whatever your thing is -- also works. Hit up all avenues imo if you're trying to meet chicks. This is kind of a good rule of thumb for all cities imo.
I think Flagpole 's comment was directed more towards using dating app filters to cater to our newly single friend's interests as opposed to him playing the name game with some vacuous silly betch at a meat market/shitty Buckhead bar, and not about avoiding bars altogether.
My sense is that buckhead bars are best for getting laid. The talent there is always top quality. But they're not the best for finding a chick to date because all of the girls are hairdressers in Kennesaw and shit.
I prefer New York Prime over Rathbun's Steak, but believe these two are far ahead of all others. I enjoy going to Hals from time to time. I always have a good time and the food is good, but I'm old.
Organized Noize documentary to debut at SXSW A documentary about the “pioneers of the Dirty South music movement” is set to debut at SXSW (South by Southwest) in Austin, Texas. The film, The Art of Organized Noize, tells the story of the Atlanta-based production company Organized Noize, which consists Rico Wade, Ray Murrayand Sleepy Brown. Starting in Wade’s basement studio— dubbed “The Dungeon” — Organized Noize spawned the Atlanta-based musical collective The Dungeon Family, which consists of groups including Atlanta's own Outkast and Goodie Mob. “Their production shaped the landscape of hip-hop with their own distinctive sound, created in the confines of a dungeon,” SXSW reported. “Featuring interviews with Andre 3000, Big Boi, Puff Daddy, Future, Ludacris, LA Reid, 2 Chainz, CeeLo and more, this is the story of the rise and fall of music’s most prolific unsung heroes.” The film will be available on Netflix on March 22. http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2016/02/08/organized-noize-documentary-to-debut-at-sxsw.html
Mark Toro @MarkToro MARTA opponent at @johnalbers committee: "MARTA is like a cancer". Mark Toro @MarkToro 38m38 minutes ago #Alpharetta City Councilman @JimGilvin testifying before @johnalbers MARTA committee: "this would be devastating". Tom Sabulis @tsabulis Avalon developer Mark Toro calls himself an "avid and frequent" MARTA user. Cites "sea change" in commercial real estate regarding transit
Jim Gilvin's first sentence of his twitter bio... "Blessed and opinionated suburban Dad with a wife and two kids." Yea thats as anti MARTA demographic as possible.
Damn these mayo boys really just imagine that on MARTA opening day, the "thugs" will just pour out from the station like Zombies on the Walking Dead, plundering their precious RAV-4s.
I agree with you, Jim, MARTA needs to leave Alpharetta alone and focus on in-town improvements. You and the rest of the suburbs should succeed and never come south to Atlanta again.
This was already attempted. A few years back they tried a North & South Fulton proposal but it was shot down real quick.
daily Decaturish dump: New tenant announced for 2nd Avenue and Hosea Williams development A James Beard award-nominated pastry chef will open a restaurant at a new development that’s currently under construction at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Hosea Williams. A press release sent by Nathan Bolster, a partner in the redevelopment project, pastry chef Aaron Russell and his wife Jamie Russell will open a neighborhood restaurant and bar at the southeast corner of the intersection. “The couple’s concept, Poor Hendrix (named after their rescue dog), will offer two types of fare starting in the early fall,” the press release says. “The café will focus on serving simple, perfectly prepared classic dishes that compliment an affordable, but thoughtful wine list. The bar will feature small plates of salty, spicy, and savory comfort food engineered to go best with drinking in a pub atmosphere.” Previously, the developers announced that a Greater Good BBQ will be located on the northwest corner of the site. “We hope to create a space with humble interiors and no pretensions – just a comfortable place to enjoy fabulous food and drink with friends,” Aaron Russell said in the press release. The press release, distributed on Feb. 10, says the development has reached some “major milestones.” “Construction is well underway on two of the four corners of the intersection (northwest and southeast corners),” the press release says. “Last week Mike Nelson and Clay Harper, owners of Fellini’s Pizza and La Fonda Latina, and their development partners, Jay Martin and Nathan Bolster of ReDevStudio, closed on the acquisition of a third corner (northeast corner) from CF Foundation, Inc.” The development is being closely followed by residents in the area. The Cousins Family (CF) Foundation bought the properties in 2005, but development of the properties was delayed due to the recession. Martin previously told Decaturish the development team was approved for a zoning variance on Sept. 10 that will allow for the construction of a walkway between the southeast corner parking lot and the East Lake Foundation’s Community Learning Garden. “That was at the request of the East Lake Foundation and we were eager to make that happen,” Martin said. “So we wanted to tie together our development with the Learning Garden and we were more than happy to incorporate that into our site design.” Avondale Estates announces major Western Gateway plan By Dena Mellick, Associate editor Avondale Estates has announced a major redevelopment project at the western entrance to the city which borders Decatur. A city email said award-winning South City Partners approached the city with a plan to redevelop the 3.17-acre parcel of East College Ave. between Hillyer Ave. and Sams Crossing. The city of Avondale Estates annexed the Western Gateway area from Maple Street to Sams Crossing to extend the city limits. “This is a big project. Probably the biggest we’ve seen in a while,” Mayor Jonathan Elmore told Decaturish. The city email said, “The draft project proposal features a vertical mixed-use project with approximately 10,000 square feet of podium retail/restaurant space on the ground floor, approximately 175 residential units in four stories above, over one acre of open space, including a gateway park, which will preserve the mature trees, a rear parking deck with additional on-street parking and generous sidewalks and street trees to enhance the pedestrian experience. If approved, the project could serve as an economic catalyst for the area signaling the start of new investment in the City. “It’s great news for the city,” Mayor Jonathan Elmore said. “Architecturally it’s a really good-looking building. It’s mixed-use. We’re really excited about it.” Draft renderings and a site layout are on the city’s website. South City Partners will be presenting the plan at the Board of Mayor and Commissioners Work Session on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 5:30 p.m. “My whole thing is responsible growth,” Elmore said. “From what I can see of their drawings, this is what we’re talking about: more urban, a mixed-use development. The buildings are kind of up tight on the street to create that edge. The parking is concealed for the most part. It’s very contemporary, and I think it will be very appealing to a broad range of folks. As an architect, I can say it’s a really good-looking building. It’s contemporary which I like, and it will be a good addition.” Elmore said there will be time for public comment and review but added, “Hopefully they can get started before the development at Avondale MARTA. It may just be symbolic, but we’d like to break ground before they do.” Elmore said he hoped the major project was the first of many in Avondale Estates. “It will be a clear indicator that we’re growing and open for business and we’re looking for good development. It sends a message,” Elmore said. The city email said, “The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) awarded South City Partners two out of three project specific 2015 Development of Excellence Awards. The first is for Revival on Main in Kennesaw for the Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Achievement Award and the second features Inman Quarters in Atlanta for Exceptional Merit for Context-Sensitive Urban Infill Development.” Here is the full press release:
Max Blau @MaxBlau Reed on deals: -Delta close to a 20-year extension at @ATLAirport -GSU on a $250 mil deal "at minimum" at Turner -APS-Beltline deal is done
Anyone got any recs for who I should put my money with? My new employer doesn't do 401k so gonna start my own and transfer my old company one into it.
we dont need MARTA bc computerized cars are coming http://m.ajc.com/news/news/local/gridlock-guy-marta-expansion-raises-long-term-ques/nqLTp/ huh
Girl I know made the lust list. Very disappointing list http://m.clatl.com/atlanta/lust-list-2016/Content?oid=16955325
Place looks cool. I hate going north of piedmont park, so I rarely have a reason to get there. Edit: didn't realize it was in Peachtree Hills....
Real happy Fulton County Recreation Authority telling the Braves to get fuck over a Hanks Aaron statue
Eating at One Midtown Kitchen tonight. Anyone been recently? Was good a couple years ago, seems to still get good reviews....but never on any eater list
I enjoyed the Braves attempt to pretend they cared about Hank Aaron's desire for the statues location and Atlanta was like fuck you.
I don't want to get my hopes up but apparently they are soil testing for 98 14th. It would drastically change the midtown skyline. 98 14th Street - Tower C | 60-stories, 350 residential units, 270 room hotel, 2 levels-retail 98 14th Street - Tower B | 57-stories, 500 residential units, 2 levels-retail 98 14th Street - Tower A | 37-stories, 500 residential units, 2 levels-retail Spoiler
Atlanta is getting killed in the SF thread. I've been to most major US cities and have enjoyed my time in Atlanta; most of my friends here are pretty well traveled and like it too. I found it surprising people were so negative about Atl. The food scene is strong, there's a number of solid music venues, all 3 major sports, access to a ton of great outdoor activities, mountains, lakes, rivers etc. The housing market and general cost of living are also pretty reasonable, particularly relative to the amazing job market. The traffic is dog shit but otherwise I think it's a really nice place to live Forgot about the CFB HOF, elite-tier aquarium, Piedmont park, a pretty solid zoo and a stadium that has hosted a ton of major events. Atlanta is also incredibly green and clean relative to most large cities I've been to.
I saw someone say Atlanta sucks. Then in the next sentence talk about how great Birmingham and its food scene is and I was like not even gonna waste my time.
the guy that made that original post has been on a tear of awful opinions Ive noticed. Its definitely not for everyone here. But this slayed me "Atlanta is so terrible, I have enjoyed Birmingham thus far Food scene is scrong"
The other thing I'll say for Atlanta is that whatever your thing is, it's here and you have your own area of the city to enjoy. Buckhead, Midtown, The Highlands, Inman Park, EAV, Edgewood, Decatur, Dunwoody etc. Whatever lifestyle you enjoy, it's available to you
I find that in general, most people who shit on ATL have been there once and never left the general vicinity of the ga dome. ATL is a great place to live, average place to vacation. It's easy to say San Fran is a great city when you visit it for a couple days once a year, living there is a completely different story. I currently live in Brooklyn but spent the first 25 years of my life in ATL, long term I am trying to live in ATL and not nyc.
That's a good way to put it. Atlanta is probably a terrible place to vacation if you are coming here without knowing much about the city. Anytime I have a friend come to town they have a great time because I know what is going on. Can't tell you how many random visiting people I have sent to Clermont(that had never heard of it)
People only go to the ga dome or Turner field. Poor representation of Atlanta. I'd argue that this isn't a great place for a 1 week vacation, but this city is the best city to visit friends and to live in. Bar none.