Little Five Points named one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world

[demonta4]

Originally Posted by bu2

If you don't care, why so defensive?!

“If you don’t care, why make your opinion known” is one of the laziest statements I’ve heard in my life made by people who don’t have a point or counter.

[bu2]

Originally Posted by demonta4

“If you don’t care, why make your opinion known” is one of the laziest statements I’ve heard in my life made by people who don’t have a point or counter.

Again, you seem really offended because I don't like your hangout.

As I said, I'm not the least bit "cool." So why should you be so ticked off?

[Atlanta-Native]

Originally Posted by arjay57

I have lots of good memories of Little 5 Points. Taking one of the kids down to Stratosphere to get some special wheels for his skateboard. Burgers at the Vortex. Listening to surf rock at the Star Bar and paying homage to the King at the Elvis Shrine. Perusing the albums at Wax'n'Facts. Seeing Tony Rice at the Variety Playhouse. Watching the Seed & Feed Marching Band.

But honestly we haven't been down there in years. I should go give it another look.

Tony Rice was a stud!

[JMatl]

Originally Posted by Smocaine

Meh. It seems like L5P isn't really sure what it's trying to be- does it want to be grungy? Gentrified? Artsy? Woke? Vaguely retro? The vibe there is completely indiscernible, and it's too small as well to be a real 'area'. The beltline area is a lot more consistent in what it's trying to do and is big enough to pull it off.

L5P isn't trying to be anything it hasn't been since before you were born. I consider it to be a sub-distric of Inman Park really, which was pretty dumpy not that long ago. It is what it is, a small alternative district of independent businesses. Almost every large City has something similar, none of them really stand out as 'authentic' or particularly original. It's not for everyone, but a lot of people like it or the businesses wouldn't be there.

[waronxmas]

Originally Posted by JMatl

L5P isn't trying to be anything it hasn't been since before you were born. I consider it to be a sub-distric of Inman Park really, which was pretty dumpy not that long ago. It is what it is, a small alternative district of independent businesses. Almost every large City has something similar, none of them really stand out as 'authentic' or particularly original. It's not for everyone, but a lot of people like it or the businesses wouldn't be there.

100%

It's pretty hilarious seeing all of the transplants, young folks, and squares comment on L5P as if it is contrived. Everything in L5P is the way it is because of the people that live in that neighborhood and it has been that way for longer than I can remember.

Little 5 isn't for everyone, but everyone is welcome in Little 5 and those who appreciate that will appreciate the neighborhood. Reading through some of the comments I would venture to guess that the people who do not like L5P find all of the subcultures represented there as being not their cup of tea or just relying on a quick experience like going to dinner or driving through the neighborhood and assuming a lot of about it.

In order to properly understand Little 5 you have to spend time there. Get a slice, sit in the square, and enjoy the free entertainment.

[Atlanta-Native]

Originally Posted by waronxmas

100%

It's pretty hilarious seeing all of the transplants, young folks, and squares comment on L5P as if it is contrived. Everything in L5P is the way it is because of the people that live in that neighborhood and it has been that way for longer than I can remember.

Little 5 isn't for everyone, but everyone is welcome in Little 5 and those who appreciate that will appreciate the neighborhood. Reading through some of the comments I would venture to guess that the people who do not like L5P find all of the subcultures represented there as being not their cup of tea or just relying on a quick experience like going to dinner or driving through the neighborhood and assuming a lot of about it.

In order to properly understand Little 5 you have to spend time there. Get a slice, sit in the square, and enjoy the free entertainment.

It is good for people watching. Although instead of grabbing a slice before people watching, I'd suggest the Most Excellent Pimento from Candler Market.