Happy Wednesday to all 1,507 of you. Hope y’all are about to enjoy some quality time with friends and family. We wanted to get this to you a bit earlier in case you’re unplugging tomorrow or need to make some last-minute plans.
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🥑 Need catering for your holiday party? El Tesoro has you covered! Contact [email protected] for details.
💳 Give the gift of Chai Pani to the foodie in your life - you can get 20% off gift cards through December 1.
🎄 Ready to get in the Christmas spirit? Several restaurants are getting the ball rolling. Check our the new Plato Navideno at El Super Pan, which made James hungry just looking at it.
🌴 S.O.S. Tiki Bar is in full Mele Kalikimaka mode now through 12/27.
⛷ If you really want to get into the season, visit Yeppa on the Beltline on Fridays through December for a “Apres Ski” experience with snow machines, holiday cocktails, and DJs.
🥪 Porter Beer Bar added a new Brisket Pastrami Sandwich to the menu. 🔥
🍔 Smiley’s Burger Club in Decatur is now offering delivery. We tested out a bunch of addresses and it looks like their delivery zone covers most of the east side of town.
🍸 Comunidad just launched two new seasonal cocktails. Check out the Three Stacks and Winter Margarita here.
⚓️ Beetlecat is transforming into a Naughtical Wonderland 11/28-12/31.
🍪 11/26 - Friendsgiving @ Dad’s - Head to VaHi tonight to “see your friends at Dad’s before you see Dad.” $4 Waffle Fries or Chocolate Chip Cookies til 10pm | More Info
🏪 11/29 - Community Market @ Finca to Filter - Community Market is hosting a holiday pop-up at Finca to Filter from 10am-2pm - think vintage clothing, artwork, unique jewelry. | More Info
🏃 11/29 - Turkey Trot - Looking to burn off some Thanksgiving calories? Or maybe run off some Black Friday stress? Join the Turkey Trot in Decatur at 7:30 am - 5k, 10k, 13.1 mile options are available. | Prices Vary | More Info
✉ 11/29 - Live Holiday Card Printing - Social Space is giving you the chance to try out a new craft and print your own Holiday Cards from 12-5pm. | More Info
🎄 11/30 - Wreath Making Class @ Kitty Dare - Your resy includes a 12” grapevine wreath, fresh greenery & assorted accessories, a glass of bubbly, and 10% off dinner. | $95 | More Info
🌿 12/4 - Wreath Workshop @ Oakland Cemetery - Check out the beautiful wreaths at Oakland Cemetery, which are available for purchase, and support Oakland’s gardens. Last day to order is 12/1. If you’d like to make your own, join their Wreath Workshop on 12/4 from 6:30-8:30pm. | $85 | More Info
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🇲🇽 Did you know El Tesoro is opening a new location downtown in time for the World Cup? Check out their progress here.
👷 Speaking of the World Cup, check out this deep dive into the construction projects happening downtown, specifically Underground Atlanta, in the works for next summer.
🪪 Georgians can now use digital ID cards to buy things like alcohol and tobacco. However, it’s up to individual stores whether they choose to accept them. So while it might be good to keep a digital ID on your phone as a backup, don’t leave home without the plastic.
📃 ICYMI, Emory MBA student Scott Kelly made headlines when a recruiter was looking over his resume during a Jonas Brothers concert.
🎄 The Winter Wonderland exhibit at Fernbank opened up on 11/22.
🪟 If you’re looking for Window Wonderland, that’s currently on display in Virginia Highland. Midtown High School Students painted window art all over the district.
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