Happy Thursday to the East side! Today’s an exciting day. We have our very first Pet of The Week, and an amazing sponsor has stepped up to partner with us…
Shout out to Park Pet Supply, an EAV staple since 1999. Victoria and team have been wonderful to work with. Please give them a visit and tell them the Anthem sent you! Note: they’re currently running a sale for 20% Off all coats, sweaters, and pajamas.
Now let’s get into this week’s edition of the East Atlanta Anthem 👇
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🌮 This is big. Our friends at El Tesoro are celebrating their 7th anniversary all week with $7 taco plates & $7 house margaritas. Head over to Edgewood this weekend and celebrate with them.
🥇 Moe’s & Joe’s has done it again—they're the #1 seller of PBR in the world for the fourth year in a row!
🥪 Billy’s, the Avondale Estates sandwich slingers, are popping up today (1/22) at Huck’s in East Lake. From 12pm until 1:30pm or until they sell out.
🍕 Grant Central East is offering the Tugboat Willie Special: 2 slices of cheese and a pint of their house brew for $11 through the end of the month.
🍕Speaking of pizza, La Calavera on Memorial got a new pizza oven installed yesterday. If you haven’t tried their sourdough crust, it’s fantastic.
🥣 Casseroles in Morningside whipped up a fresh batch of chili to go along with their typical assortment of soups. Perfect for staying warm this weekend.
☕️ Ash Coffee dropped their Winter Menu. The Banana Matcha Latte caught our eye…
🎥 Sticking to coffee, did anyone else see Perc show up in the behind the scenes doc Netflix put out celebrating the final season of Stranger Things?
🍽️ Jackalope is popping up at Banshee on Monday 1/26 and the menu just dropped. Connor’s eyeing the cherry chocolate lava cake.
🎶 Southern National is hosting a listening room Saturday brunch on 1/24 featuring @salahananse and a globally-inspired menu.
🚱 Practicing dry January? The AJC has a list of their favorite mocktails around town including La Semila in Reynoldstown, and Soberish is hosting an NA Wine Tasting in Kirkwood this Saturday at noon.
Park Pet Supply has been serving the East Atlanta area since 1999.
Their calling is simple: to help bring whole-body health and happiness to their own pets and those of their customers through researching the best holistic products from brands with sustainable practices - with affordable prices, unparalleled customer service, and giving back to the community.
Introducing… Matisse
Neighborhood: Gresham Park
About: Matisse is pure personality wrapped in wrinkles and charm. He loves every person he meets, spreads sweetness wherever he goes, and never turns down a good dress-up costume.
Special Talent: Every time he spots a dog on TV, he loses his mind—jumping around like the pup is right there ready to play. TV dogs are very real to him.
Thank you to Sharon B. for sharing Matisse 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!
📚 1/22 - Bookish Dry January Party - A free party promising to provide, “fancy mocktails, music, mingling, and a take-home craft you can enjoy all year long.” RSPV highly encouraged. | More Info
🎞️ 1/22 - 10 Things I Hate About You - Reel Friends and The Tara Theatre are showing the 1999 hit with a special intro and a themed drink. | More Info
🧶 1/22-1/23 - Knitting Classes - The Craftivist has tons going on this month, including Intro to Knitting classes tonight and tomorrow. | More Info
📝 1/22 - Writing Workshop - Laura Phoenix Power is hosting this Writing Workshop on Autonomous Expression at Ash Coffee from 7-9pm. | More Info
🤣 1/23-1/25 - Atlanta Comedy Film Festival - Hosted at 7 Stages Theatre in Little 5, this festival features Film Screenings, Table Reads, Industry Panels, and Stand-Up. | Schedule, Tickets, & Info
🏎️ 1/24 - Mario Kart 8 Tournament - Red’s is hosting a Mario Kart Tournament on Saturday | $12 per person | More Info
🎲 1/26 - Board Game Meetup - Every Monday, the Intown Atlanta Boardgame Meetup Group meets at Manuels Tavern from 6pm ‘til close. | Free | More Info
Plan Ahead
🦉 2/6-2/8 - Ink On All Tones - This is an educational event from our friends at Black Owl Tattoos. Learn more about the art of Tattooing and network with fellow artists. Or if you’re interested in getting inked up, click here to learn more about their shop and book an appointment. | More Info
😍 Valentines Day is around the corner… Georgia Boy, White Bull, & Amore each have special menus planned. Booking ahead strongly advised.
🌹 Speaking of which, you can get FREE tickets to Atlanta Botanical Gardens on Valentine’s Day by entering their Instagram contest here.
🥶 Depending on who you ask, the Southeast could get hit by a historic ice storm this weekend. Please stay warm and be safe. 11Alive put together this guide to help prepare for the worst.
🥕 With that being said, the Freedom Farmers Market should be a go for this weekend. Poco Loco will be there slinging breakfast burritos, smoked mushroom tostadsa, matcha, chips & salsa, and more.
🏀 Hoops, Hopes, & Dreams: A new short film is out on Hulu/Disney+ telling the story of how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. used playing basketball in an Atlanta YMCA as a tool for change. Watch the trailer here. The Atlanta Voice interviewed Dr. Bernice King about the project here.
⚽️ In preparation for the World Cup, Atlanta Parks & Rec department is running a soccer ball design contest for students, ages 11 through 24, enrolled in a Metro Atlanta elementary school, middle school, high school or university. Deadline for submissions is 1/31.
🏃 Tomorrow is the last day to submit your application to be a live performer on the 2026 Atlanta Marathon Route. “From singers and dancers to cheer squads and DJs, all acts and genres are welcome.” Winners will be revealed in early Feb.
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