Good Day Atlanta viewer information: February 14, 2023

Valentine’s-themed Atlanta speakeasy The Blind Cupid romances patrons

If you want a romantic, intimate spot to spend the most romantic evening of the year, The Blind Cupid is it. There are hearts and flowers and pink and purple lights on just about every square inch of the place, not to mention a lineup of food and cocktails that’s easy to fall in love with.

ATLANTA - The Blind Pig Parlour Bar Buckhead speakeasy has a Valentine’s Day-themed pop-up experience, called The Blind Cupid: 

Yes, we’re aware that the whole idea of a "speakeasy" is that it’s shrouded in secrecy.

But when a place is as good as The Blind Pig Parlour Bar, we just can’t keep our mouths shut!

This morning, we stopped by the Buckhead speakeasy to check out its Valentine’s Day-themed pop-up experience, called The Blind Cupid. You want a romantic, intimate spot to spend the most romantic evening of the year? The Blind Cupid is it. There are hearts and flowers and pink and purple lights on just about every square inch of the place, not to mention a lineup of food and cocktails that’s easy to fall in love with.

So, what’s on the menu? You’ll find sharable plates including steak and chicken skewers, bacon-wrapped shrimp, and cremini and shiitake mushroom bruschetta with Boursin cheese. Need a little extra sweetness in your date night? Check out the chocolate-covered strawberries, house-made beignets, and lemon cookies. Behind the bar, mixologists are shaking up a selection including the Some Like It Hot (which includes red jalapeño-infused Bacardi) and the Love You a Latte (with XXI Martini Espresso and Green Chartreuse).

Even though we’re supposed to keep it a secret, here’s what you need to know to visit The Bling Pig: the establishment opens at 5:00 p.m. every evening through March 4th, and is located at 128 East Andrews Drive Northeast in Atlanta. Reservations are strongly recommended.

For more information on The Blind Pig Parlour Bar and The Blind Cupid, click here. And click the video player in this article to check out our morning inside this romantic hidden gem!

Psychotherapists Angela Buttimer's three ways to nurture your relationship for Valentine's Day

It's so easy for busy work schedules and life to take center stage and to put marriage or relationships in the back seat, but it's always a good time to bring that passion back. Angela Buttimer shares three easy ways to help make your relationships stronger on Valentine's Day.

Psychotherapist and author Angela Buttimer shares strategies to nurture and nourish your relationship": Angela has dedicated the last two decades to counseling and coaching executives, stressed-out employees, and others around mindfulness and reducing stress, so that they may feel, and thus perform, at their best. She has developed and delivered numerous programs around her mission and message of mindfulness and living well, personally and professionally, to various audiences including corporations, conferences, and TEDx.

Adam Richman takes a deep dive into 'The Food That Built America'

Now on its fourth season, 'The Food That Built America' will once again satisfy your appetite by sharing the origin stories of some of the most iconic foods in history. Host Adam Richman joins Alyse Eady to talk about the stories of some of the food we'll see this season.

"The Food That Built America" returns for fourth season: History Channel’s popular nonfiction series will satisfy viewers’ appetites by sharing the origin stories of a new group of bold pioneers behind America’s most iconic food empires. Food brands like Oscar Mayer™, Starbucks® and Chick-fil-A® are now household names, but before they were brands, they were started by brilliant – sometimes ruthless – visionaries who revolutionized food and changed the landscape of America forever. The first episode will explore "Breakfast That Pops" and feature well-known items including: Country Squares, Pop-Tarts, Eggo Waffles, Fruity Pebbles and Fruit Loops.

New documentary showcases life of Atlanta City Councilman Marvin Arrington Sr.

Marvin Arrington Sr. was the first Atlanta City Council president and considered one of the founding fathers of 'New Atlanta.' His life is told in the new documentary 'Bo Legs,' and his son Marvin Arrington Jr. and director Adelin Gasana stopped by Good Day to talk about the film with Brooke Zauner.

Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr, and Adelin Gasana discuss documentary "Bo Legs:" Arrington Jr. just created a documentary for his father titled "Bo Legs" which won Best Feature Film at this year's Atlanta Black Film Festival, as well as awards at film festivals all across the country this past year.  The premise of the documentary is that of his father, who was the first African-American City Council president, as well as the longest-serving CCP in the City of Atlanta. He was also responsible for bringing Muhammed Ali to Atlanta to fight in his first fight after retirement. The doc features interviews from Congressman Kwanza Hall, Gov. Roy Barnes, Mayors Shirley Franklin, Andrew Young, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Kasim Reed, and more. Currently the film is currently screening on Delta Airlines flights and will be available on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Google, Vudu, and Fandango on Jan. 15.

Angie Stone on her Valentine's Day single, new album, and more

Singer-songwriter Angie Stone has brought the world hit songs like 'No More Rain' and she's done it again with her new song 'Kiss You,' which comes out just in time for Valentine's Day. Stone sits down with Sharon Lawson to talk about the new song, what we can expect on her upcoming album, and more.

Angie Stone talks new single "Kiss You": The song contains interpolation of 'I Miss You' performed by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. "Kiss You" was inspired by newlywed Angie Stone's semi-addiction to her husband's loving kiss. "This song is a nod to all the lovers in the world, whether you're sitting at your local sports game on the Kiss Cam or cuddled up at home kissing that special someone from head to toe, kissing is pretty much everyone’s preferred display of affection," mentions Angie.

Ally Lynn shares five unique ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in metro Atlanta

If flowers and chocolate leave you feeling uninspired, now is your opportunity to try something a bit different.

Ally Lynn gives some last minute ideas for Valentine's Day: Click the video player to hear her suggestions. Follow her on social media @HeyAllyLynn