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When I read my own words about a hint of Fall in last week’s Anthem, I knew I’d cursed us. Sure enough, nothing but 90-degree weather for the next 10 days. I should have known better… feel free to direct your damnations my way.

WITH THAT SAID! We are planning an official Anthem happy hour/event (I’m confident Connor will have a nice alliterative name for it) that may or may not be at El Tesoro sometime soon… and we should DEFINITELY have a hint of fall by then (🙏 🙏 🙏)… in fact, Hint of Fall might be a great name for a cocktail. What do you think?

Anyway, details on that event soon. There are plenty of great things happening this week, so let’s get into the Anthem 👇

☕️ Sojourner Mobile Coffee is setting up shop regularly at Intown Ace Hardware in Decatur. Catch them at 1404 Scott Blvd Wednesday-Friday from 8a-2p. To celebrate, they’re offering Anthem readers 20% off (expires 8/16). I met Matt from Sojourner via a fb Marketplace deal and he’s good people. Go get some coffee if you can! -Connor

🍊 We enjoyed reading this piece on Athens-based Creature Comforts' new aperitivo, Sapelo. It's made with the Sapelo sour orange, a rare heirloom citrus that's been on Georgia's coast since the 1600s, and each sip helps fund a community-owned orchard for the Gullah Geechee residents of Sapelo Island who've kept the fruit alive. Find it locally at places like Boccalupo, Ticonderoga Club, Babygirl and Gene's.

🥟 Clearly, Connor and I are both excited about Sweet Auburn BBQ’s Bao Night because we both added it to our database… it’s TODAY from 5pm til sold out. P.S. - They also just launched a $15 Monday Meal deal.

🥪 The Po’ Boy Shop in Decatur is celebrating its 8th birthday on Saturday — with every regular-sized Po’Boy you buy during the party, you’ll score a $5 gift card good through Sept 30. Everyone knows about a Shrimp Po’Boy… but my favorite is the Roast Beef, aka Debris - James.

🥪 Mikkelson's Market added a Kaiser Breakfast Sammy to the menu: bacon or sausage, egg and cheese on a house-made kaiser bun.

🍔 Today I Learned… Buddy Buddy doesn’t have ketchup “because you don’t need it.”

🍗 The Earl dropped a Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich topped with pimento cheese and pickles.

🍖 The team behind Gunshow is bringing back their Terminus City BBQ pop-up Sundays through Tuesdays. Preview this Monday or Tues (8/17-8/18).

🦪 ATL Shuck Boyz are posted up at LikeMinds every Monday in August from 5-10pm, slinging oysters, caviar, snacks, and the original Camburger.

🎺 We're approaching final call for the Jordan Almond Latte and the rest of Finca to Filter's Picnic Party menu. Only a few weeks left.

🍊 Another last call: B-Side is retiring their Orange Creamsicle Latte, a fluff-topped mix of shaken espresso, vanilla, and orange. Iced only.

🌮 Every Tuesday is Taco Tuesday at Vela Park Food Works, with $3 tacos and $12 margs all day.

😍 Love it when bars celebrate their people… Whoopsie’s is saying goodbye to Isabel on Friday as she departs for a full time art career, and Moes and Joes is honoring one of its longtime patrons Cliff on Sunday.

🧀 Kinship dropped the Grilled Sheesh for a limited time: shishito relish, Zapps chips, Dukes mayo, lime, and white cheddar on Pullman brioche.

🍷 You had me at free wine… Vine Fine Wine has free tastings every Thursday in August and September. Today’s is an Angelo Negro from Italy but you can see the full schedule here.

🍷 Oh, did someone mention wine? Kelly’s Market is offering 5 wine and chip pairings for $20. Also today, also in Decatur.

🍶 Oh, did someone mention… Sake? While often referred to as a rice wine, it’s more in a category of it’s own. Learn more at Finally, Wine on Sunday.

🍈 Cantaloupe Sorbet is back on the menu at all Big Softie locations — inspired by flavors from their Summerhill neighbors Talat Market, made with cantaloupes from Love is Love Farm.

🍕 We just learned that Glide does catering… The idea of 15 or 20 Glide pizzas in one room has me salivating -Connor

🍸 If you already know you’re gonna have a case of the Mondays coming up (or just want a great cocktail from some awesome women bartenders), plan ahead and get yourself to Banshee for a pop-up appearance from Burle’s Girls who are taking over the bar for Girl Bar ATL.

🪩 8/14 - One More Time - Love this poster and title. Every time I see it, One More Time plays in my head. Anyway, if you want to hear it in real life, head to 529 tomorrow at 10 pm for a 2000s EDM rager. | Tickets & Info

⏺ 8/15 - Criminal Records 35 Year Party - On one hand, I’m impressed Criminal Records is turning 35 this weekend. That’s awesome. On the other hand, it’s crazy that it’s half as old as Manuel’s Tavern! Anyway, they’ve got a great lineup planned, with 3 stages, several bands, vendors, food and more. They’re basically taking over Little 5 Points. Amazing. | More Info
As if that wasn’t enough! Creature Comforts has also brewed a special beer for the occasion, the Long Player.

❓ Friendly reminder that we have a Trivia Nights Database featuring 28 different local spots asking questions on a weekly basis.

🐶 8/15 - Dog Days of Summer Market - Head down to EAV for a popup market with all kinds of random goodies ranging from stained glass to self care. There’s also a dog costume and trick contest. | More Info

📚 8/15 - Long Story Books Presents Caroline Chambers - The New York Times bestselling cookbook author sits down with Emily Nunn for an evening at The Carter Center. Every ticket includes a signed copy of her newest book, "What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking: Make It Fast." Doors at 7pm, talk at 7:30pm. | More Info

🎸 8/15 - ShedFest - A full day of live music, community, and giving back lands at Pullman Yards for its 7th year, presented by Roots of Rhythm. | More Info

🎨 8/15 - "Otherworldly" Pop-Up - Flora Fauna hosts SunGawd for a pop-up of original paintings and prints inspired by our connection to the natural world, from 12-5pm. Prints, stickers, stationery, and matcha too. | More Info

🎨 8/15 - “REPOST” - ABV Gallery opens its meme-inspired group show featuring 20+ local and international artists reinterpreting viral images from 6-10pm. Free and open to the public. | More Info

🍳 8/15 - BrunchProv - How ‘bout brunch and an improv show? Hosted by Teller Productions Workshop, sponsored by PERC Coffee, and if you bring a dish, you get in free. | More Info

📖 8/15 - PowerPoint Night - Surely this can’t be about PowerPoints right?! Well, it sort of is, but it’s really about love. Little Shop of Stories wants to hear your takes on romance, romance novels, couples that should have been or never been together… you get the idea. Bring your slide deck. | More Info

🎨 8/16 - The Nature of Collage - Twenty years of the Atlanta Collage Society, on display at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. The opening runs 2-5pm Sunday, free and open to all, with the exhibit hanging through September 24th. | More Info

🧶 8/16 - Tuftest Class In Town - Your chance to make your own custom rug in this 3-hour, all-inclusive tufting workshop with everything provided, and there are several dates open, including three sessions this Sunday. | More Info

Plan Ahead

🏃 8/22 - Run for the Park 5K - Adams Realtors kicks off the Summer Shade Festival with a 5K benefiting the Grant Park Conservancy. Every runner gets a 2026 race medal (they’re awesome🐊), a tee designed by local artist Willem Kaiser, a King of Pops popsicle, and a beer from Dakota Blue. | More Info

⛳️ 8/26-8/30 - The TOUR Championship - Ok people. The annual golf tournament hosted at East Lake is in town again and we only get to do this two more times before the event moves to a rotating venue schedule. If you haven’t been, it’s pretty cool to watch the best golfers in the world play in our backyard (and have a cold beverage or two).
P.S. - On 8/29 & 8/30 our friends at Green Office Golf have a shuttle to make getting to the golf eaaaaaasy.

Neighborhood: Grant Park

About: Dakota is a special one - grew up in the Buford suburbs and now has embraced the city.

As a husky he loves to embrace his inner sled dog and pull dad all through his favorite park/iconic cemetery. Oakland of course (he gets upset on later potty trip since the cemetery closes at sundown).

He is actively in the dating world like his dad and embraces all (:

Fun Fact: Born in Mississippi (full-breed husky) and is considered “red” but he is a brown husky.

Thank you to Pierre for sharing Dakota with us.

If you want your pet featured in the Park Pet Supply Pet of the Week section of the Anthem, fill out this form!

🏘️ Village Studios is a new creative home for artists, performers, educators, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and neighbors from every corner of Atlanta. They’re hosting an open house on 8/15 for anyone interested in getting involved.

🗑 Price of the trash is going up!? There’s a $53 million (🤯) budget shortfall for solid waste at the Atlanta Public Works Department, meaning trash pickup prices could go up by 23% by 2028.

📸 Got a favorite photo from the famous Little 5 Points Halloween Parade? Submit it here by Aug 24 to be featured on the 7th Annual L5P Halloween Photo Walk with a potential for public displays and cash prizes.

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