Happy Thursday to everyone on the East Side! It is officially December and the bars and restaurants are acting accordingly.
In addition to tons of takeovers, we have several new menus and seasonal drinks to keep you busy this weekend and beyond.
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❄ Holiday Takeovers: Our friends at Rough Draft compiled a complete list of bars and restaurants transforming themselves for the holidays, covering all of metro Atlanta. You can check out the full list here, but we’ve listed the East Atlanta spots here:
Tiki Holiday at S.O.S. Tiki Bar (Decatur)
Tinsel & Spurs at Side Saddle Wine Saloon & Bar (Boulevard Heights)
Elf'd at Wood’s Chapel BBQ (Summerhill)
Boeven Bar at Halfway Crooks Beer (Summerhill)
Festiveman at Floridaman (Cabbagetown)
Caribbean Christmas at La Semilla (Reynoldstown)
Holiday Den at BeetleCat (Inman Pk)
North (Highland) Pole at Amore e Amore (Inman Pk)
Little “Christmas” Spirit (Inman Pk)
Tinsel Town Tavern at Monks Meadery (VaHi)
Holiday Belle Bar at Southern Belle (Poncey Highland)
Christmas at Dad's (VaHi)
Mixmas Bar at 12 Cocktail Bar (Ponce City Mkt)
Miracle Bar at Apres Diem (Midtown)
Apres Ski at Yeppa (O4W)
Chrismukkah Bar at Daily Chew (Morningside)
☕ Taproom released their winter menu and James will have to do everything in his power to keep his wife from buying the Oatmeal Creme Pie Latte every day.
🍩 Revolution Donuts December menu is here. Seasonal flavors in the mix include peppermint, egg nog, cranberry, and orange.
🐟 Breaker Breaker’s Winter Menu includes Lobster Rolls, Clam Chowder, Seafood Pasta, Chicken Picatta, and Steak Frites. And it all looks delicious.
🍪 Little Tart Holiday Cookie Boxes are now available. Place your orders for pickup or get ‘em shipped.
🐍 I can’t tell you much about Long Snake other than hearing rave reviews, and that they’ve been hosting more pop ups recently. In December, they’ll be at Banshee on Monday’s. Learn more here and check out other posts for past menus.
🐷 Lewis BBQ - with locations in Charleston and Greenville - is opening a new location at Ansley Mall on Monday. They won a 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand award. Nice!
🐷 Dhaba BBQ is hosting a South Asian pop-up at Sweet Auburn BBQ, featuring Bombay Masala Brisket Sliders and Chinese spare ribs.
🍟 Happy 1st Birthday to Small Fry. Be on the lookout this week for special menu drops and more.
🌯 Raging Burrito in Decatur was sold to a long-time customer and Decatur resident, Ben Kori.
🌕 12/4 - Supermoon - According to Secret Atlanta, tonight is the last Supermoon of 2025. Best visibility will be at 6:15pm. | More Info
🦒 12/4-1/18 - Illuminights at the Zoo - Colorful lanterns depicting animals and exotic scenes from around the globe light up over a mile of trailways. | More Info
🎄 12/5-12/6 - Holiday Spirit - Oakland Cemetery is holding their Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday (and Supremo Taco will be there from 5pm until they sell out). Other festivities include a holiday market, photos with Santa, live music, and tours. | Free | More Info
☕️ 12/5 - Coffee & Clay - Make your own ornaments while Ryan Siegel plays music at Ash Coffee. | More Info
🏈 12/6 - SEC Championship - The SEC championship game featuring Georgia and Alabama is taking place down the road at Mercedes Benz. If you’re looking for a place to watch on the east side, we recommend Manny’s, Big Game, Midway, or The Pub (at EAV).
🎵 12/6 (and 12/13, 14) - 80s Themed Jingle Glam - Little Treblemakers is hosting their 9th Annual Jingle Jam winter concert series for a special double weekend of 80s new-wave & holiday music with the LTM kids & company. Dressing up is highly encouraged. Photo Booth area will be available onsite. | $16 | Learn More
🌿 12/6 - Wreath Workshop - Floribunda Flower Farm is hosting a wreath workshop at Marlay House in Decatur this Sunday at 3pm. | $80 | More info
🪩 12/7 - Disco Day Party - Muchacho is hosting a disco day party from 11am-3pm. | More Info
🎄 12/7 - Holiday Market - Looks like a great opportunity to pick up a unique, local gift for the holidays - “Curated vintage treasures, handmade goods & local art.” The market is near Lindbergh station | More Info
🎅 12/7 - Santa Brunch - New Realm is hosting a Santa Brunch where you can expect “a festive morning of delicious bites, merry vibes, and a chance to snag a photo with the man in red himself.” | More Info
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Atlanta was named the Best City To Be Single In and the 2nd Best City to Make Friends.
🏪 Publix announced it will close it’s Atlantic Station location on December 27, leaving residents without a convenient option for groceries.
🚌 MARTA will receive a $20.7 million federal grant to purchase 30 new American-made buses.
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