Make your friends jealous this holiday season by visiting all the hidden gems of Atlanta in Amazon Prime’s I Want You Back.
After a break up blindside from their respective significant others, Peter (Charlie Day) and Emma (Jenny Slate) try to find footing in the dating pool once again. Quickly finding they are not over their exes, Emma and Peter each infiltrate the others’ circle with one goal: Get the “soulmates” back together. Follow the two masterminds as they take Metro Atlanta by storm, under orders from Cupid himself.
SPOILER WARNING!
Publico Kitchen & Tap
Publico Kitchen & Tap. Publico Atlanta via FacebookIt’s bad enough to break up, but can you imagine getting dumped in public, at your favorite new restaurant? Well, there is no need to wonder because that is how Noah (Scott Eastwood) broke up with Emma. The Publico Kitchen & Tap in Atlanta holds Emma hostage to her breakup as Noah leaves her crying in front of the outdoor seating. Its website is no longer in service, so we cannot confirm or deny if The Lover’s Punch is indeed on the menu, but it might give you the perfect reason to try Publico Kitchen & Tap’s Asian fusion cuisine for yourself.
Plaza Theatre
Plaza Theatre. susanjphotography via InstagramThe Plaza Theatre in The BriarCliff Shopping Centre showcases the initial spark between Emma and Peter. It is also the first place that we hear Emma’s emergency mask theory, which comes full circle at the end of the film. This theatre was built in 1935 and opened in 1939. The Plaza Theatre is the oldest continually operating movie theater in the city. It is ironic that this long withstanding theatre was showcased after the two lovebirds get tossed aside from their partners so quickly.
Decatur Square
Decatur Square. Chabad Decatur via FacebookDecatur Square is featured in a pivotal scene where Peter helps an old lady to her seat in the middle of the square while on a “date” with Emma. Here, we learn why Peter is working at the retirement offices. He wishes to revolutionize the way people cares for the elderly. This is also where Emma says she believes in Peter for the first time, which becomes a reason for his confession later in the movie. Decatur Square is filled with plenty of shops to occupy time on dates, including restaurants with several different cuisines in order to satisfy your needs even if you can’t decide on a favorite.
Savannah Riverboat Cruises
Savannah RiverBoat Cruises via FacebookSavannah Riverboat Cruises plays host to a wedding, Noah and Ginny’s to be exact. This boat becomes a venue, a boxing ring, and a space for a romantic confession all in the span of a few minutes. According to its website, Savannah Riverboat Cruises is no stranger to weddings, “Each wedding ceremony, reception, party or dinner aboard one of our beautifully appointed riverboats is carefully choreographed, exquisitely presented and masterfully produced down to the last detail.” Clearly, they did not have Emma and Peter on the itinerary.
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