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Good morning East Atlanta!
James here. It’s always tough to follow up such an epic weekend.
I am still basking in the glow of a gloriously full Midway Pub to watch the USMNT win on Friday afternoon, late-night Glide Pizza on Saturday, followed by some atrocious golf played with my brother and Dad at Bobby Jones on Sunday.
In fact, I knew such a weekend couldn’t possibly be topped, so I left town yesterday to try and reset ahead of July 4th weekend.
But that doesn’t mean there’s not plenty of fun to be had on the East Side this weekend!
Now, let’s get into the Anthem 👇
The Anthem is made possible in part by El Tesoro, a neighborhood treasure serving good quality food at reasonable prices. See The Menu.
🌯 We obviously love the Edgewood El Tesoro, but if you’re looking for a fun place to watch World Cup action this weekend, might we recommend checking out their West End and South Downtown locations?
🌭 It’s official: Hot Dogs have taken over EAV. Argosy released a new summer hot dog special with chopped cheese over an all beef dog on a local French roll with garlic aioli.
🍔 This Crispy Mac Daddy sandwich from Sweet Auburn BBQ is massive, looks delicious, and is cheesy AF. I’m in.
😃 Your reminder to hit Poor Hendrix for happy hour: $8 cocktails with seasonal snacks that are delicious. My fav? The pita + veg + dip, which has just been updated to Pimento cheese. See you there.
🍑 Tickets are now on sale for a Peach Dinner at Wrecking Bar on July 9. 5 courses with drink pairings.
🍸 Madeira Park launched a happy hour running Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 5 p.m., with $6 rotating snacks, $10 freezer martinis, and $20 carafes of bubbly, orange, rosé, white, and red.
⛏ There’s a new convenience store in Grant Park: Pick n Choose Convenience Store is having a soft opening on Saturday.
🍞 Hell Yeah Gluten Free just opened a new location downtown on Auburn Ave.
☕ Academy Coffee released their new summer coffee menu which includes a LEMON PEPPER WET beverage! You nutters you.
🧊 Soberish declared slushi season officially on, with a frozen grab-and-go cocktail spinning every weekend.
⚽ Loving these soccer specials from La Semila: they’ve got drink specials based on the country for select games. For example, get half off Spanish Wine on Friday during the Spain-Uruguay game.
🥟 It’s the last weekend to try your seasonal favorites at Mushi Ni… after Sunday, the smoked fish dip, blistered shishitos, beef bun cha, Mushi Ni salad, and duck bao (a favorite of James’) will no longer be on offer. Stay tuned for their summer menu.
🍨 Small Fry has the perfect way to cool down as summer heats up: they’re now stocking Sprecher Sodas for ice cream floats all summer.
😔 A few restaurant closings: Nadair, a Michelin-recognized restaurant rooted in Scottish heritage, closes tomorrow. Das Cocinita —aka Magic Taco — closed on Monday. And finally, Guac Y Margys is calling it after 9 years, with both locations closing for good on Sunday, June 28.
🙋 Now Hiring: Park Grounds is looking for help with their breakfast shift.
The Events section is presented by Eastwood Veterinary Clinic. The team at Eastwood believes that every pet deserves compassionate, judgment-free care. Their mission is simple: to provide high-quality veterinary medicine while prioritizing your pet’s health, comfort, and happiness. Learn more here.
⚽ 6/25 - USA vs Turkey at Girl Diver - Girl Diver is doing a free shot for every goal during the match. | More Info
🍷 6/25 - World Cup Wine Series PT2 - Finally, Wine continues its World Cup series with Danni, a hands-on tasting pairing new wines with education on each bottle, 6 to 8 p.m. All materials provided. | $35 | More Info
🧠 6/25 - Trivia Night - New Realm Brewing has Trivia with Mike Thursdays at 7 p.m., and it's just one of many on the east side. We keep a running guide to all of them. | Find your trivia night
🕯️ 6/26 - Candle Making Class - A 45-minute guided session at Linwood Court Candles & Decor where you blend your own custom scent and walk out with the candle. Complimentary champagne, which feels like the right call for a Friday. Weekly Fri through Sun. | $40 | More Info
🍪 6/27 - For the Love of Biscuits - Marcus B&G and Bomb Biscuit are running a grand brunch buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., billed as the biggest brunch collab of the summer. | $65/adult | More Info
🎨 6/27 - Day Party at Northern China Eatery - A free afternoon-into-evening party on the Beltline patio with live painting from Kyoko Takeuchi and Andrew Blooms, DJ sets from 3 to 9 p.m., dumplings, and lychee martinis. | More Info
🎤 6/27 - Karaoke Bar - OK YAKI and Homestar Karaoke are hosting a night of… you guessed it… karaoke! Saturday at 9 p.m. | More Info
🕶️ 6/27 - Vintage + Artisan Market - Space Queen's signature market returns with 10+ local vintage and artisan vendors at 1404 McLendon Ave NE in Candler Park, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Grab a coffee across the street at Sean's. | More Info
🖼️ 6/27 - Atlanta Loves Art - 100 artists and live music fill an indoor Beltline venue at 116 Krog St NE from 7 to 11:30 p.m. Free entry, everyone welcome. | More Info
🎭 6/27 - Atlanta Puppet Jam - Come get weird at the monthly puppet jam, 4 to 6 p.m. at the Teller Productions Workshop on Park Ave SE. | Free, $7 suggested donation. | More Info
⚽ 6/27 - World Cup Double Watch Party - Our Copa and Jolene Jolene are hosting for back-to-back matches, Croatia vs Ghana and Panama vs England, with doors at 4 p.m. and kickoff at 5. Free food, drinks, merch, and flash tattoos. Free with RSVP. | More Info
🎤 6/27-28 - SFQP Fest Artist Market - A free, all-ages weekend market on Euclid Ave in Little Five Points, 12 to 6 p.m. daily, with food vendors, live performances, and local artists. In partnership with Community Market. | More Info
🦋 6/28 - Don't Forget Your Keys - Sway with the breeze at a coffee house DJ set on Patagonia's Beltline porch, 5 to 7 p.m., with ethereal and 4GetMeNot spinning and Ponder Coffee pouring specialty drinks. Come as you are. | More Info
🌈 6/28 - Leftie Lee's Pride Brunch + Market - A queer community celebration in Avondale Estates from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with brunch specials, rainbow pastries, and a market of local queer artists and makers. | More Info
We’re back with another Anthem Appraisal. Can you guess the price of a local real estate listing from just a few photos & clues?
🏘️: East Atlanta Village | 📐 3bd, 2ba, 1,738 sq ft. | You move to EAV for the community. Newton Avenue is where that community lives… and it has the annual block party to prove it.
Looking to buy or sell on the East Side? Austin Walker with TX Peach Homes & Investments is here to help.
Park Pet Supply has been serving the East Atlanta area with affordable prices and unparalleled customer service since 1999. Shop local.
Introducing… Chip
Neighborhood: Kirkwood
About: Chip, a furry pit rescue from nowhere, Tennessee, started from humble beginnings but definitely landed the good life. Most days, he answers to “Chill Chip,” proudly supervising the house from his coveted throne: the Pottery Barn leather ottoman. Chip is extremely food-motivated and willing to work for peanut butter, pup cups, and Greenies.
Special Talent: Chip’s signature move is giving high-fives — especially if snacks, compliments, or general admiration are involved.
Thank you to Brigette for sharing Chip with us.
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This week’s Updates are presented by Abundance Landscapes + Gardens. Daniel & Sarah at Abundance design and build beautiful, wildlife-friendly landscapes and gardens that help you grow food, host loved ones, and feel deeply connected to nature, with a seamless guided process. Learn more here.
🕹️ We quietly launched the Anthem Games Dept. a couple weeks ago. If you like playing NYT Connections… you’re going to love playing Anthem Associations.
🏌 An East Lake tradition is coming to an end. This week, the PGA TOUR announced sweeping changes to their format and scheduling, including that the PGA TOUR Championship will move away from the East Lake Golf Course in 2028.
🔥 The 1996 Olympic Cauldron has stood in Summerhill for 30 years, and now neighbors are fighting to keep it there. A plan would relocate the cauldron, the one Muhammad Ali used to light the flame, to Centennial Olympic Park.
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