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Happy Thursday to all 1,305 of our amazing subscribers. Hope you’re staying warm and dry. I know it’s classic small talk… but man, this weather STINKS. Looks like it’s supposed to dry up in time for Halloween though! 🤞🤞🤞
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🔥 The fire’s been lit and the heat is on at the El Tesoro Patio. A margarita or two won’t hurt either. It means a lot to us that they’re sponsoring the Anthem, so be sure to show them some love (and check out their Dia De Los Muertos event below).
🥃 New Fall cocktails have landed at Midway Pub, including an Espresso Old Fashioned, a Chocogroni, the Orchards Kiss and a Blueberry Mojito.
🐙 The Argonaut announced game day specials. Every Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, they’ll have $1 wings, a dozen house oysters for $20, and Narragansett’s or Miller High Life for $3 each.
🏒 Little Bear dropped a hockey-themed winter merch collection and it is pretty awesome.
🥪 Bona Fide Deluxe’s weekly special is the Angry Bird, and we gotta say, it looks great. Here's what you'll get: A crispy chicken thigh tossed in spicy aji amarillo, paired with aji verde, mayo, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomato, all nestled in a toasted Tuscan hoagie from Alon’s Bakery.
🥣 Lloyd's is ready for the weather with their French Onion Soup.
🍽 Southern National is now open on Mondays from 5-10pm. Love to hear it. Make your reservations asap.
🍲 Soup season is officially here at Ollies. They’re whipping up homemade roasted tomato soup and gooey grilled cheese over in Grant Park.
🥩 Evergreen is now taking Thanksgiving pre-orders for meats. No turkeys, but porchetta, pork roasts, tomahawk steaks, leg of lamb, whole duck, spatchcocked chickens, are all fair game. Their butchers will even help you pick out your menu. Click here for ordering instructions.
🍫 10/30 - Virginia Highland District Candy Crawl - Rescheduled from Wednesday to tonight, hit up VaHi for candy and fun at this event hosted by Farm Burger, Pielands, and Trees for Tuition. | Free | More Info
🎃 10/31 - Reynoldstown Halloween Block Party - There will be a Costume Parade at 5:30 in Lang-Carson Park and Streets close at 6 for trick or treating. | More Info (Including Street Closure Details)
👻 10/31 - Gene’s Costume Party - Grab an Ecto Cooler Cocktail and buckle up. The costume contest starts at 10 with $150 in prizes. | More Info
🐡 10/31 - Sips Under The Sea - The Aquarium is hosting this 18+ event featuring signature cocktails/mocktails, a live DJ and “terrifying decor throughout the Aquarium from 7-10pm. | $52-$57 | More Info
🏃♂️11/1 - Big Back Tryna Run Club - @FreakoRico started a run club “for the people in the back with the big backs”. Meet up at 10am at 323 Edgewood. | Free | More Info
🌼✨ 11/1 - Dia De Los Muertos at El Tesoro - Honor and Remember Loved Ones all day in a vibrant celebration of life a El Tesoro. They’ll have a Candlelit Ofrenda, a Community Market, Mezcal Hot Chocolate, Coco on the Big Screen, and Food & Drink Specials | More Info
Plan Ahead
🏃♀️11/8 - Cabbagetown Romp and Stomp - Register for the 5K before it is too late. | $40 | More Info
🥧 11/8 - Parkview Pie Contest - Reminder that Connor’s little neighborhood (Parkview) is hosting their annual Fall Frolic in the afternoon on 11/8. Enter the Pie Contest!
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🍎 Roughly 1.4M Georgians will be impacted on 11/1 when SNAP benefits pause this week due to a lack of federal funding. We wanted to share a resource if you or someone you know needs food assistance, or would like to donate and/or volunteer.
📚 Barnes & Noble is coming back to Caroline Street. ToNeTo Atlanta has the scoop.
🥤 Huckleberry’s Corner Store opened in East Lake at the corner of 2nd and Hosea. They’re bringing back the corner store. Check it out and give them a follow here.
🖍 The APS Superintendent’s Winter Card Contest is here. Winning designs will be featured on official Holiday Cards. Last day for submissions is 11/7.
🐶 East Atlanta Animal Clinic shares advice for how to help your pets stay safe and stress-free during Halloween. Speaking of pets, here’s a quick poll for ya👇
Should we add an "East Side Pet of The Week" section to the Anthem?
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