The Atlanta Traveler

This weekend marked Duluth Fall Festival’s 25th year. I would say this is the best festival in Georgia. It is so organized and there are so many food options. Every detail has been well-thought of from the picnic tables for people to eat, to the garbage cans that are never left half-full. This year, there were more sponsors and food options including Longhorn Steaks which had an $8-plate that included an 8-oz steak, mashed potatoes, roll, and bottle of water. Shane’s Rib Shack was also there as well as a few other additions this year. …read more

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Atlantic Station started the Live-Work-Play craze in Atlanta. Picture a community where living, working, and playing are within walking distance of each other. Opened in 2005 in midtown Atlanta, this city within a city was even given its own zip code: 30363. It features residential areas, office spaces, shops, restaurants, entertainment, and much more. Today, Atlantic Station continues to attract hordes of people to its neighborhood on a daily basis. I remember back in 2003, when the Art Foundry condominiums (the first residential area to be built in the area) announced initial plans of construction. Before even breaking ground, all …read more

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This year marks the 18th season of the Delta International Series at the fabulous Fox Theater. There will be five international performances beginning October 29. Each performance showcases a specific country’s unique culture through theater arts. According to Allan Vela, general manager of The Fox Theater:
This series provides the opportunity to venture into different cultures through music, dance and songs from around the world. The program choices have been inspired by recommendations from international consuls and interested patrons, and we are thrilled to present this series to the Atlanta community.

The Fox Theater, also known as the …read more

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The Atlanta Traveler went to Plains, GA over the weekend for the annual Peanut Festival. Highlights of the event included a book signing for both President Jimmy Carter and his wife Mrs. Rosalyn Carter whose hometown (and current residence) is Plains. I stood in line under the scorching heat for over an hour to get my book signed. Politics aside, how many times does one get an opportunity to be thisclose to a president, former or current?
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Plains, GA is the peanut capital of the US.  Aside from peanuts, it is also famous for being the hometown and current residence of former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter.  This weekend, September 22-23, will be the 10th annual Peanut Festival.
Peanuts are an important commodity in Georgia which is responsible for a $2.0 billion industry.  Georgia’s climate and unique soil make it feasible to grow high-quality peanuts.   A few facts about Georgia peanuts from the Georgia Peanut Commission:

Georgia produces 45% of the United States’ peanuts.
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Driving in Atlanta is one of the most stressful activities you’ll ever engage in. For one, traffic is horrendous during rush hour. While there’s traffic in literally all major cities in the world during rush hour, Atlanta’s rush hour goes from 7AM until 8PM. Atlanta’s rush hour extends beyond what is normal for other cities. There’s the morning rush hour (7-9:30AM), lunch rush hour (12Noon-1:30PM), and afternoon rush hour (3:30PM-8PM).
Drivers in Atlanta also seldom never follow the speed limit. Going at least 10 miles over the limit is a must because going any slower will only get you into more …read more

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You guys, this is definitely one of the must-see concerts of the year.  The Police is going to be in Atlanta on Sunday, November 18.  If you weren’t able to buy tickets in advance last week, there are still some tickets left via Ticketmaster.  I checked TicketsNow and they are showing first row tickets for, get this, $2102 per ticket.  Some of the floor tickets were going for $1659!  Funny how they have this fine print on their site that says, “The Police tickets may be sold for more than the price listed on the ticket.”  
The Police is famous for …read more

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Today marked the commemoration of the 186th anniversary of the Mexican Independence Day. All over the world, Mexicans are celebrating this historic event with a fiesta. Here in Atlanta, the fiesta was held on the grounds outside Santa Fe Mall in Duluth. There were festival rides, several booths selling food, crafts, toys, and other merchandise, and live entertainment provided by well-known performers.
Mexican Independence Day is a major event observed and celebrated in Mexico. In 1810, Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo called for the arrest of Spanish colonizers in his village of Dolores. Dubbed “Grito de Dolores” …read more

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The Viking Cooking School is offering free cooking demos as part of their Taste of Viking series. Taste of Viking allows you to sample their cooking school, teaching methods, and facilities. Free demos are offered regularly. This month the school is offering Taste of Barbados which will showcase Baja-inspired food prepared by Barbadian chefs.
Dates and times are as follows:

Sunday, September 16 — 12:00PM-2:00PM and 4:00PM-6:00PM
Sunday, September 23 — 12:00PM-2:00PM and 4:00PM-6:00PM

The Viking School is a state-of-the-art cooking facility. There is a demo stage with theater-style seating used for cooking demonstrations and a main …read more

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The mother of all food events, Taste of Atlanta returns to Atlantic Station on October 13-14 from 11Am-6PM. This year’s outdoor festival includes over 70 of the best restaurants in the city. These restaurants will be preparing and presenting their specialties in taste-size samples for everyone to savor. Food items cost from 1 to 3 Taste Coupons. Taste Coupons can be purchased onsite in 5 or 10 increments and cost $5 or $10 respectively. This is a great opportunity to try a restaurant without having to shell out major bucks. Notable participants …read more

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