This previous Friday, August 1st, I had absolutely the pleasure of attending the Freakier Friday: Generations Collide Brunch, hosted by none apart from Kelli Ferrell of Actual Housewives of Atlanta. Held on the iconic Nana’s Rooster & Waffles, this occasion was a celebration of all issues Y2K, household enjoyable, and let’s be actual unimaginable Southern meals.
From the second I walked in, I used to be transported straight again to the early 2000s. Friends got here dressed to impress of their finest Y2K-inspired seems suppose rhinestones, velour tracksuits, mini luggage, butterfly clips, and extra. The vibe was an ideal mixture of playful nostalgia and grown-up glam.
Now let’s discuss meals as a result of whew, Nana’s by no means misses, and this brunch menu was next-level. I had the possibility to attempt a number of dishes and actually, every part was a strong 10/10. Right here’s what hit the spot:
Fried Inexperienced Tomatoes – crispy, tangy, and the proper Southern starter
New Orleans–Type Beignets – powdered perfection
Cajun Grit Muffins – creamy, spicy, and so satisfying
Strawberry Rooster & Waffles – candy, savory, and fantastically plated
Southern Fried Catfish – mild, flaky, and seasoned excellent
Rum Punch – fruity with a kick, and dangerously scrumptious
Apart from the mouthwatering menu, the brunch delivered on leisure and ambiance. Friends loved DIY friendship bracelet stations, picture ops galore, and the power of a family-friendly women’ evening out. It felt like a scene straight out of a modern-day Freaky Friday becoming, because the occasion was impressed by the movie’s up to date tackle blended households and sudden swaps. As Tess and Anna uncover in Freakier Friday, lightning can strike twice and so can the enjoyable.
You understand it’s a celebration when celebs begin rolling in. I noticed:
Warren G sure, the hip-hop legend himself, Mia Thornton from Actual Housewives of Potomac, Rod & Leticia Gardner, social media stars and one severely attractive couple (Leticia is much more gorgeous in particular person!)
It was a star-studded affair with a down-to-earth vibe, and everybody got here collectively to have fun the enjoyment of meals, enjoyable, and household.
Whether or not you got here for the eats, the Y2K vibes, or the celeb sightings, Freakier Friday Brunch was a full-on expertise. In the event you’re ever fortunate sufficient to catch one among these occasions sooner or later, don’t stroll run. And are available hungry.
As a result of when generations collide over good meals and reversion enjoyable, magic occurs. Freakier Friday is in theaters now, see extra inside…
Yvette and I
Rum Punch
Strawberry Crunch Rooster & Waffles
Catfish & Fries
Fried Inexperienced Tomatoes
Kiwi The Magnificence
Rapper Warren G was in the home!
Kelli getting the orders out!
Kelli and her children
Mia Thornton and youngsters
20 years after an id disaster, Anna’s blended household faces new challenges. Tess and Anna uncover their previous could also be repeating with the subsequent era.
