Oprah Winfrey is currently touring the country for her 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus tour. As part of the tour, she has partnered with Weight Watchers to reveal her favorite healthy dishes and restaurants in each location. For Atlanta, Winfrey chose Local Green Atlanta’s Notorious Shrimp Tacos as one of her “WW Favorite” dishes.
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Author: Local Green Atlanta
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Local Green Atlanta chosen among Oprah’s top health food favorites.
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21 vegan restaurants to try in metro Atlanta — AJC
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution featured Local Green Atlanta as one of the 21 best vegan restaurants to try in Atlanta.
“Veganism is on the rise, and if you’re looking to embark on a plant-based diet, there are plenty of metro Atlanta restaurants that’ll fill you up without the meat and dairy. Celebrate World Vegan Month at one of these local spots.”
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Veggin’ out — Upscale magazine
Local Green Atlanta was featured in a roundup of black-owned vegan and vegetarian restaurants in the Southeast in Upscale magazine.
“The plant-based diet is one of the fastest-growing food trends in the last decade. Some statistics point to as much as a sixfold increase in individuals identifying as vegan or vegetarian. But if you’re slow to try out the trend because you’ve been raised to believe it’s not something “for us,” then think again. It may surprise some, but pockets of the black community have had a longstanding history with vegetarianism.”
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Hungry for seafood? These 3 new Atlanta spots have you covered—Hoodline
Local Green Atlanta was featured in a roundup of the best new Atlanta spots with great seafood options in Hoodline.com.
“Nothing beats seafood—and if you’re in the mood to enjoy it in Atlanta, we’ve found a lineup of places that will excite your appetite. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you’re in the mood for some seafood.”
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11 fish sandwiches to try in metro Atlanta — AJC
Local Green Atlanta’s Monsta Shrimp Burger was featured in the Atlanta-Journal Constitution’s list as one of the best fish sandwiches to try.
“Monsta” shrimp burger from Local Green Atlanta. This mostly vegan restaurant features a small selection of pescatarian items including this gem topped with sauteed jumbo shrimp, slaw, tomato, sriracha mayo and cilantro lime sauce”
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Local Green Atlanta food truck opens brick and mortar — Raise Vegan
The opening of Local Green Atlanta was featured in RaiseVegan.com.
“Local Green Atlanta food truck opened its doors to the public with a brick and mortar restaurant. A grand opening event was held on January 27th at their Vine City/West End location. More than two hundred and fifty attendees enjoyed the lively and festive event, marking the occasion by taking pictures in front of the vegan and pescatarian restaurant’s insta-famous ‘insta-Wall.’”
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Local Green Atlanta — Atlanta Daily World
The opening of Local Green Atlanta was featured in the Atlanta Daily World.
“Local Green Atlanta hosted a grand opening event on Jan. 27 at their Vine City/West End neighborhood location. The atmosphere was lively and festive as 250-plus attendees took photos in front of Local Green’s instafamous “Insta-Wall,” enjoyed music played by V-103’s DJ Greg Street, and tasted select food options from the restaurant’s “hip-hop themed” menu. Additional vendors included Majestea Premium Health & Wellness Teas and Market Buddy’s — a shared commercial kitchen and marketplace on the West side.”
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Local Green Atlanta finds new home, new growth with new season — Atlanta Daily World
Local Green Atlanta is featured in the Atlanta Daily World.
“It’s late November in Atlanta, and the days are chilly, windy and raw. But when you step into Local Green Atlanta’s new location, near the corner of Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, there’s a warmth that soothes the weary traveler.”
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Hip-hop veteran opens healthy restaurant in Atlanta’s westside — 11 Alive
Big Zak and Local Green Atlanta were featured on a WXIA-TV 11 Alive segment.
“Zachary Wallace, who goes by Big Zak, said this restaurant is desperately needed in Atlanta’s westside, because of lack of healthy options.”
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Food Forethought: Zak Wallace of Local Green Atlanta — Atlanta Intown
Atlanta Intown featured a Q&A with Local Green Atlanta owner Zak Wallace.
“Zak Wallace is General Manager of Local Green Atlanta. A couple nights week, he is the outside vendor providing supplying the food to complement beers at Monday Night Brewery’s game nights. He’s on a mission to provide healthier quick food options to communities that need it most.”