Tag: Downtown

For 30 years, Jasmine Jamil has worked at Subs & Salads Junction Downtown, greeting regulars with a smile. Her son Shafi Jamil had barely started school when his parents opened the tiny takeout shop adjacent to a parking garage, and he’s grown up with the business. Though he began his official career as a mechanical engineer for Porsche, Jamil took over management of Subs & Salads in 2015 after his father, Sal Jamil, passed away. The biggest changes, however, have occurred in the past few months: Subs & Salads has undergone a complete renovation with new menu items added. It also has a new name: the Junction.

The first major project in the ambitious Centennial Yards district downtown is now open. Adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena with 292 rooms, a Southern-French restaurant, and a cocktail-forward bar program, Hotel Phoenix stands as a symbol of the city’s ongoing reinvention.

Buckhead Life Restaurant Group has shaped Atlanta’s dining identity for decades. When founder I. Pano Karatassos launched the company in 1979, he set a new standard for hospitality in the city. But despite its enduring influence in Atlanta, the city hasn’t seen a Buckhead Life opening in years. That changes with Chops Lobster Bar’s upcoming debut at Centennial Yards Downtown. Slated to open in spring 2027, the 13,0000-square-foot restaurant will feel similar to the Buckhead location with some new menu items.

Niki and Tanya Pattharakositkul are on a roll. It started in 2016 when Niki quietly opened 26 Thai in what was then known as Lindbergh City Center. The sisters teamed up a few years later and grew the brand to nine locations. Recently, they’ve expanded their repertoire to include Insta-worthy spots Pink Lotus and Blackjack Tapas Bar. In April 2026, they will add Khao Thai Isan to their empire. This Thai tapas restaurant is set to debut on the ground floor of the Mitchell apartments in Centennial Yards Downtown.

Sir Paul McCartney brought his Got Back tour to State Farm Arena last night for the first of two sold-out shows at the arena. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show.

The Ameris Bank Amphitheatre 2025 concert season ended on a high note with the Cosmic De-Evolution Tour featuring co-headliners The B-52s and Devo, along with new wave artist Lene Lovich. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show.

Noah Cyrus brought her I Want My Loved Ones to Go With Me tour to the Tabernacle on Friday night. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show.

Ice Cube brought his Truth to Power tour to State Farm Arena on Tuesday night. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show.

A reality TV star and owner of Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles, Karlie Redd wants to revitalize the feel of downtown and make it a place Atlantans want to hang out. With her new restaurant and lounge, Red Room Bistro, she is merging bold Caribbean flavors with popular American food in a sultry atmosphere. The Red Room serves brunch, dinner, and late-night fare.

British alternative rockers James played to a packed Masquerade on Wednesday evening. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show.