Golden lion tamarins are a model conservation story. In the late 1960s, a census was taken of wild GLTs, and the estimated wild population was fewer than 200 individuals. Thanks to the efforts of conservation organizations and the international zoo community, including Zoo Atlanta, the wild population is now around 2,500, with another 400 to 500 in zoological settings. Golden lion tamarins are small, fascinating primates found only in the Atlantic Coastal Forest of Brazil. They get their name from their yellow to orange fur and the fact that it is thick and long around their heads and resembles a lion’s mane. ![]() When this happens, we call it an extinction vortex. This is true for lots of things: money in your bank account, friends, toilet paper in a pandemic, and it’s especially true for animals that are endangered or worse, critically endangered. And the less you have of something that you need, the more precious those few things are. If you’re wearing a white shirt and have a meeting after lunch, you will spill your lunch on your shirt. S’mores aren’t ever as good as you remember them being when you were a kid. There are some things that are plainly true even though we don’t think about them often or ever. Vortex is a place in Little 5 Points that you could not and should not miss especially if you’re looking for a good time with a few bottles of beer, a good burger, and good music and atmosphere.Sounds like a bad 80s hair band, but it’s something far worse The crew were very accommodating and efficient, especially the bartender who had to tackle about 20 beers in the stack along with the other bottles of liquor in the bar. The guitar performance was decent, not like in some bars where it seemed like the amplifier was right onto your ears. The ambiance is relaxing especially with the live music being played. Indeed, they do have a shot for the city’s “best burger” title. ![]() Plus the burger’s price is very reasonable for a burger that juicy and thick. Their Ragin’ Cajun burger is indeed raging with spicy pepper sauce, plus the patty is half pound and the sandwich stacks about four inches high, which says a lot about a raging burger. They also serve a plateful of nachos which is very appetizing. The zucchini chips are cooked to perfection – battered up yet crispy, thin sliced, and perfect with or without a ranch dressing. They have burger and sides that are cooked the way you want it. The menu is simple and can satisfy anyone’s tastes. Some even take the time to sample new beverages like New Belgium Brewing’s Fat Tire Amber Ale which is both light and good. The place is spacious and there is a lot of room to move around even when the place is fully packed. People who come into the place are from all walks of life, regardless of color or job, or whether a local or tourist, the place caters to everyone. The interior may give you the impression that it speaks only to vintage, country and biker crowds. You can either see bricks or blacks inside the bar. In contrast to the exterior, Vortex’s interior is a bit more laid back. Oh, and they are also claiming to have “Atlanta’s Best Burger” - now how can you miss that? From the massive skull display lingering at the entrance to the somewhat over-the-top colors used in the place’s exterior, it seems like the place is literally inviting you in – and it might be a bad idea not to. Vortex Bar and Grill at Little 5 Points is quite a conspicuous place to begin with.
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