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This is a BIG weekend on the east side. Let’s into it 👇
The Anthem is made possible in part by El Tesoro. See The Menu.
🔥 Don’t forget, heated tents, fire pits, and amazing food are just around the corner at El Tesoro.
🍜 Gaja in EAV has a New (spicy) Soup: Gaja Army Stew, made with Chicken Dashi, Ramen, Pork Belly, Tofu, Rice Cake, Mushrooms, and Bean Sprouts.
🥪 Sammy’s, the awesome, relatively new sandwich spot in Adair Park, is Popping Up at Breaker Breaker every Monday in November from 5-9pm (or until sold out). I had a chance to check it out earlier this week and the Miami Sami was insane. Kind of wish I had gotten 2. - Connor
🍔 If you’re new to town, Evergreen Butcher & Bakery in Kirkwood does Burgers one day a week: Sundays. But they go fast. Look for the flag; it means they’re not sold out yet.
🥧 Pies By Julie started taking orders for Thanksgiving Pies. A great way to shop local and eat well this holiday season!
🍕 📅 New Month = New Pizza of The Month at Lloyds. For November, they’ve cooked up Cheesus Chrust Superstar. Ingredients here. Also, they’re hiring.
🛞 The Michelin Guide to the American South was LEAKED and then properly released this week… Soooo many amazing spots in our little pocket of ATL were honored. See the details over at RoughDraft.
🥕 Carrot Walnut Cake is back at Alon’s. You know. The one that only comes around twice a year…
☕️ Finca to Filter’s Feelin’ Festive Menu has arrived. See the drinks here and then vote on the one you want to try below.
Which drink on the Feelin' Festive Menu are you ordering first?
🍸 11/6 - Close Company’s Grand Opening - There’s a new cocktail bar just off the Beltline, and we don’t know much about it other than… it looks pretty cool. They’re throwing a grand opening party tonight. | More Info
🤣 11/6 - Bluebird Improv, featuring some familiar faces from the comedy world, will be at Dad’s Garage tonight! | Info & Tickets
☕️ 11/6 - Chrome Yellow 10-year Anniversary Party - CY is celebrating 10 years on Edgewood. They’ll be pouring new drinks in partnership with Oatly and Topo Chico, serving off-menu items from Colette and Flour+Time, and dropping a new merch line. Swing by from 10a-1p. | More Info
🎶 11/7 - Tiny Deli Concert - Ollie’s in Grant Park is hosting a night of live music under the fall sky. | More Info
🏃♀️11/8 - Cabbagetown Chomp and Stomp - A morning 5k, a 12:30pm Chili Competition with over 90 contestants, 6 stages for live Bluegrass, lots of art, and lots of beer. | Free | More Info
🥛 11/8 - Fall Fest at the Dairies - Keep the party going after the Stop in the Dairies. There will be live music, a Ruki’s Kitchen pop-up, and a Sour (beer) Fest at 3Taverns Imaginarium. | Free | More Info
🥧 11/8 - Parkview Fall Frolic - The Parkview neighborhood (just south of Kirkwood) is hosting its annual Fall Frolic in the afternoon on 11/8. There will be a raffle, kids activities, an artist market, and a Pie Contest! | More Info
🪴 11/9 - The Victorian Plants Party - To celebrate turning 8 years old, the Victorian is celebrating in a big way. Flash Tattoos, a DJ, raffles, and a store-wide 25% off sale. | More Info
🧘 11/11 - Yoga At Patagonia - Practice Freedom Project is leading a free Yoga class from 7-9pm on Tuesday | Free (RSVP Encouraged) | More Info
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🚌 OutKast-themed Marta buses are hitting the streets to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Stankonia.
🖼️ This isn’t really an Eat, and it isn’t really an Event, so we’ll call it an Update. East Atlanta artist Erin Machado aka ELM is doing an art installation at San Francisco coffee’s VaHi location. Her prints will be around the coffee shop (available for purchase) and there will also be mini prints available for $1 in an old-school vending machine.
🌳 The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is coming back for the 90th year after financial concerns threatened its future, but it comes with a catch: it’ll cost ya $5 to get in on Friday and $10 on Saturday and Sunday.
