Places Where the Singles Mingle - Part Deux

so just because summer is over does not mean u can't still have a hot nite! :-) one thing about the ATL..this is where the beautiful people live..and party..so take a peek at my picks for the ATL's hottest nite spots..come on...live a little! :-)

The Ultimate Bar and Grill
3515 Camp Creek Pkwy Atlanta, GA 30344 (404) 349-2642
www.theultimatebarandgrill.com
ok..u will remember this is one of ATLBROWNGIRL's faves from Part I..$2 tuesdays is banging! get there before 8 or u will not find a seat or parking

Major League Sports Bar & Grill
2077 Northlake Pkwy
Tucker, GA 30084
(770) 939-5229
this is one of the best kept secrets in my hood..it is across the street from the Target and has suffered thru a few growing pains until finally hitting it's stride..and did i mention it was quite sexxy? white couches..dozen of flat screen tvs..killer drinks..and heres the kicker..poker tables are set up in the middle for all the fun u can stand! Starting in October sunday nites will be the "ole skool dance party with Majic 107.5"...my little hang out when I'm in the mood to see some cuties and get my football on!

Kat's Cafe
970 Piedmont Ave
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 347-2263
www.katscafeatlanta.com
the vibe is young..sexxy and professional...Intimate spot for live music and actually having a conversation with someone new..Go for happy hour on friday and stay for the live music that follows.

Barley's Sports Bar and Lounge
338 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
http://www.barleysatl.com/
Oh Barleys how do i love thee? let me count the ways :-) a gazillion pool tables..dependable bar food...and lots of cuties to meet and mingle with..and did i mention the live music? oooh lala i love me some Indigo Sunset..check them out on Friday nites and u will be a big fan too!

bar ONE
687 Memorial Dr
Grant Park
404.522.0999
http://www.baroneatl.com/ (still under construction)
RH Atlanta Cythia's hubby Peter...sexxy atmosphere!

The Museum Bar
181 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 343-2086
www.atlantamuseumbar.com
gorgeous ambience...3 levels. something to please everyone in your crew! their sunday brunch is delish...

Mint Ultra Lounge
3092 Briacliff Rd
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 287-3131
It's a great place to go with a group of friends if you enjoy lounging, hookah and good music.

Indigo Bar
619 Edgewood Ave
Old 4th Ward
404.221.1098
Atlanta’s newest rooftop bar and lounge called located in the Old Fourth Ward area, see thru glass everywhere...and potent drinks..Indigo is hot and sure to be one of Atlanta's faves..

Apache Café
64 3rd St NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 876-5436
www.apachecafe.info
indie spot for upcoming artists..spoken word and underground hip hop abound..u will feel like u are in a scene from love jones..lol..go at least once to check it out and u make the decision if its a must do for you and your crowd..

Mist Lounge
2211 Savoy Drive
Atlanta, GA 30341
have u ever wondered what to do to celebrate the end of a Manic Monday? how about "lose your mind Mondays"..good drinks and hookah baby!! great ambience..and only the beautiful people frequent this hidden treasure

Encore Restaurant Atmosphere
2520 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
(678) 705-3506
www.encorerestaurant.net
this new little upstart is slab dab in the middle of Lindbergh station..shhhh..dont tell ur friends..this is still a hidden secret and a perfect place for you and your girls to get your sip on while watching the cuties..

Acoustix Restaurant & Lounge
842 Marietta St (old utopia)
West Midtown 404.898.2268
http://www.acoustixjazz.com
inhabits the old Utopia spot on Marietta..gorgeous interior and good good...check out fantastic soul singer Dawn McClain and friends every wed nite..



Space Atlanta
1310 White St SW
Atlanta, GA 30310 (404) 756-9494
www.spaceatlanta.com
morehouse alum chums opened this super versatile spot in the West End. dedicated parking..lounge restaraunt..private party space and huge event venue all combines to make one heckofa party spot

Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint
180 Peachtree St
Downtown 404.230.JUKE
http://www.sweetgeorgiasjukejoint.com
love the live jazz music..makes u feel like Duke Ellington and Miles Davis will come strolling in at any moment with a cigarette and hit their horns...yummy collard greens!

Café Circa
464 Edgewood Ave
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 477-0008
www.cafecircaatl.com
ahhh..cafe circa...this is my love letter to you...nice ambience..classy crowd and good food..and the newest addition is a rooftop martini and cigar lounge..yea..its a must do if you want to get out and enjoy the city...

Harlem Nights Restaurant and Ultra Lounge
201 Courtland St
Atlanta, GA 30303
Neighborhood: Downtown
(678) 927-9267
www.harlemnightsatl.com

Lounge spots to get your Chill on

Here's one of my fave posts for the summer...so what better way to beat the heat than to slink into one of these very sexxy urban hotspots and get your drink and lounge on? well stick with your girl..i got you covered! here are my picks for some of the best ultra lounges in they city...keep in mind most of these folks are great dance spots on the weekends so dress to impress..and if you feel the need to get your sip on during the week, u will find plenty of other urban hipsters to sidle up to the bar and get your meet on! Enjoy...

255 Tapas Lounge 255 Peters St Atlanta, GA (404) 522-2612
New buppie lounge in the always hip Castleberry Hill

Halo 255 Tapas Lounge 817 W Peachtree St NW , Atlanta , GA , 30308
Striking lounge in Midtown for stylish cocktails.

M Bar & Lounge Castleberry Hills 57 Peters St SW Atlanta, GA 31132
it's def the atmosphere in this sleek lounge that will keep you coming back.

Tantra Restaurant & Lounge 2285 Peachtree Rd Ste 100 Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 228-7963 www.tantraatlanta.com/
stick with the drinks and stay because of the atmosphere at this really cool spot

Cru Urban Lounge 620 Glen Iris Dr Ste 101 Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 249-1600 www.cruurbanlounge.com
Sexxy hip urban oasis on the edge of the very cool Old Fourth Ward

The Mark 79 Poplar St , Atlanta , GA , 30303
Downtown's boutique hotel ultra-lounge

Pulse Bar 265 Peachtree Ctr Ave Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 586-6081
www.pulsebaratlanta.com
very hip lounge located in the atrium of the Marriot Marquis

Sutra Lounge 1136 Crescent Ave NE , Atlanta , GA , 30309
Sleek Midtown revamped underground lounge

Melange Upscale Bistro Lounge (formerly Seasons) 2077 Northlake Pkwy Tucker 30084
Super cool party place for the grown folks..live music on fridays and sats with a great band!

Three Sheets 6017 Sandy Springs Cir Atlanta, GA 30328(404) 303-8423
www.threesheetsatlanta.com
sexxy lounge tucked in away in the burbs..def do for date nite!

Smokers Paradise - Cigar Lounge/Beer & Wine Bar 4090 Johns Creek Pkwy, Suwanee
A suburban cigar shop that thinks a cozy lounge

Cosmo Lava Club & Lounge 45 13th St NE , Atlanta , GA , 30309
Great mix of strong cocktails and flirty singles

Places where the (Straight) Chocolate Men Mingle

I'm spoken for :-)....however I have lots of girlfriends that ask me..where do the good chocolate men hang out? Well you know since I get around the city a lot I've noticed that there are some places that the fellas gravitate toward…so here's my picks…fellas if you beg to differ let a sista know and I will add your spots for the Best places Where the Fellas Hang:

The Barbershop @ the West End Mall

Busy Bee Café

Barleys esp Back in the Pool Room

Manhotspots like:
--Lowe's
--Home Depot
--Publix and Kroger in the refreshing "spirits" aisle :-)

Luckie Lounge

South Dekalb Mall

Really cool chocolate sports bar on Camp creek
http://theultimatebarandgrill.com/

Strokers (ok stop giggling..there are lots of nice guys that come to this spot strictly for errra..the entertainment because they are single)

Cactus Car Wash on Ponce

Any event held by the 100 Black men of Atlanta

Events held at Morehouse including:
--Film Screenings
--Cultural events
--Political rallies

Any event held by the Kappas or Ques in Atlanta

TJ Maxx in the Men's section (esp the Buckhead location)

Perimeter Mall Food Court

Fox Sports Grill

Events held at:
--Alliance Theatre
--High Museum
--Woodruff Arts Center


Borders books in the Magazine section

The National Black Arts Festival - OMG it's a man candy store! :-)

Gladys Night's @ Stonecrest Mall

Cafe Circa on Edgewood Avenue

V-103 Car and Bike Show

The Velvet Room

Happy Hour @ Uptown Restaraunt downtown

All Syman Baby parties including the ones held at:
Taboo 2
Pearl Bistro
Echelon 3000

Ole Skool sundays @ Hairston's

Berean Church on Covington Highway in Stone Mountain

Haute Hot Hot Hotel Happy Hours

So...I was chatting with one of my favorite girl cousins who recently moved to town from Michigan (hey Natalie!) she said "Dee where can a single working professional go to have a drink and meet some interesting folks here in Atlanta?" Now my cuz is holding it down...she has little time for late partying as parent to a teenager and really serious about being home in the evening to oversee a teenager with hormones...lol...so her questioned challenged me...where to hang out during the early evening, that is not a hook-up lounge or cruise spot..you know the kind..those places where the party doesn't start till after midnite? ...egad! i got it..there are hot lounges all over town that cater to traveling professionals, and Atlanta executives that need a quick spot to unwind before heading home on a monstrous commute...so ladies and gents i introduce you to my picks for Haute Hot Hot Hotel Bars...

Whiskey Park @ W Hotel
188 14th St NEAtlanta, GA 30361

The Lounge and Terrace @ Park 75
75 14th St NEAtlanta, GA 30309Phone: (404) 881-9898 Fax: (404) 873-4692

Savu @ W Hotel Perimeter Center
111 Perimeter Ctr WAtlanta, GA 30346-1223Phone: (770) 280-0700

Lobby @ Twelve – Atlantic Station
361 17th St Atlantic Station GA 30363Phone: (404) 961-7370

The Bar @ the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead
3434 Peachtree Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30326Phone: (404) 237-2700

Fandangles @ the Sheraton Hotel Downtown
165 Courtland StAtlanta, GA 30303Phone: (404) 659-6500 Fax: (404) 681-3701

Grand Hyatt’s Onyx
3300 Peachtree RdAtlanta, GA 30305Phone: (404) 237-1234

XO Bar @ Intercontinental Hotel
3315 Peachtree Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30326Phone: (404) 946-9060

Lobby Bar @ the Glenn Hotel
110 Marietta St NWAtlanta, GA 30303Phone: (404) 469-0700

Places where the Black Singles Mingle

First off..you will notice that the tried and true popular spots around town are conspicuously missing...Awwww you know who they are...they get enough pub..it's my goal to introduce you to some of the out of the way spots to get your mingle on..keep in mind that all my spots below are upscale and security is in effect to make a sista feel secure...lol...So without further ado..ladies get your 'do together...fellas go ahead and get your line tightened...and get ready to party like a rock star!

Grown Folks Cafe
5495 Old National Hwy Atlanta, GA 30349 (404) 767-9011
stritcly for the 35 and older crowd

Crowe's Nest Mega Plex
5495 Old National Hwy Ste B13Atlanta, GA 30349-3255 (404) 767-0123
strictly for the 35 and older crowd..and perhaps a few soul daddies may be in the house..but it's all good :-)

Taboo 2
6075 Roswell Rd.Atlanta, GA 3032 (404) 255-4911 http://www.taboobistro.com/
Run don't walk to Si-man Baby's (from 102.5 radio) friday nite old school party...i love this place!
Echelon 3000 Ultra Bistro
1179 S Hairston Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 294-1820
www.echelon3000.com

M Bar & Lounge
Castleberry Hill2 57 Peters St SW Atlanta, GA 31132 (404) 523-1555 www.mbaratlanta.com
Definitely one of THE places to see and be seen...nice place for a snack and the drink list is extensive..it's def the atmosphere in this sleek lounge that will keep you coming back..click on the website and turn on your sound to be transported to all that is MMMMMM Bar..lol

Hairston's Dinner Club
1273 S Hairston Rd Stone Mountain, GA 30088-2718 (770) 322-9988 ww.hairstonsonline.com/
Very laid back before 10..and then the party people come out in full force..always a good time to be had at Hairston's..try the catfish fingers if you want a little bite...

The Pearl Bistro and Bar
2841 Greenbriar ParkwayAtlanta, GA 30331 404.349.1987 Newly opened nicely down renovation of the old Magic Johnson's TGIF's in Camp Creek..they have a variety of special nites where the feature dinner, dancing and grown folks mingling...check out the website for specifics at http://www.thepearlbistro.com/thepearlbistro.asp

Wind down Wednesdays http://www.centennialpark.com/events/wwd.html
Centennial Park is the place to be on wed evenings for jazz in the park STARTING LATE SPRING THRU THE SUMMER..remember to bring your chair...

Happy Hour Baby!

Cafe Circa 464 Edgewood Ave (404) 477-0008 a winning combination of laid back sophisticaion and cool urban appeal has livened up Edgewood avenue... founded by a few brothers from morehouse..don't miss the desserts and appetizers for noshing..and the peach cobbler is awesome..i love this place!

CRÜ Urban Lounge 620 Glen Iris DrAtlanta, GA 30308 (404) 551-2361
swanky loft for the grown and sexxy crowd

Luckie Food Lounge 375 Luckie St (404) 525-5825 you can definitely get lucky at this uber chi-chi restaraunt/niteclub..even the bathrooms are hot! and loved the gelato bar and "corner store" downstairs

FOX Sports Grill - Atlantic Station Ladies...it's Man central! and the drinks will definitely get you buzzing...

Acoustix Jazz Lounge 840 Marietta St NW (404) 898-8788 the decor is amazing..prepare to be dazzled...

Eclipse di Luna 764 Miami Cir NE Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 846-0449
Love the latin band on thurs-sun nites!

Universal Joint 906 Oakview Rd. Decatur, GA funky unpretentious bar in a revamped auto garage..great bar food

Aiko Martini Lounge 128 E Andrews DrAtlanta, GA 30305 (404) 869-4800 sushi lovers dream...hip decor...

Thrive 101 Marietta St Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 389-1000 cool place to drink and meet and greet

M Bar 257 Peters St Atlanta, GA 30313 (404) 523-1555 hip little place in the very buppie Castleberry Hills to get your meet on..good food and drinks..definitely a hot spot for where the black singles mingle