Exciting times in Atlanta folks! Sunday morning is everyone’s favorite day of the year: Daylight Savings. You may set your clocks correctly, but your body clocks will always betray you.
Luckily, the weather is warming up, and there’s plenty to do in East Atlanta.
Happy Birthday to my partner in crime here at the Anthem, James Carr (3/9)!!!
Reminder: you can earn a Bday shoutout by either being a cofounder or simply referring two friends to the Anthem.
Now let’s get into this week’s edition of 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.
🌮 If you’re anything like us, the patio at El Tesoro is calling your name louder and louder as the weather gets nicer and nicer. Also, if you find yourself on the west side, their new spot at Lee + White looks incredible and is opening soon.
🟡 Coffee Was Black dropped their first capsule collection of 2026, dedicated to 3 years of serving the Atlanta community. In-store purchases of 2+ items come with a free drink.
🍩 Revolution Doughnuts didn’t forget to put out a new monthly menu. March flavors include strawberries, cherries, lemon, lavender, carrots, and more.
🍕 Lloyd’s pie of the month for March is the Pearris Beuller, featuring herb oil, mozzarella, prosciutto, pear, and balsamic glaze.
🍔 Evergreen posted an IG Story about adding Cheeseburger Turnovers to their pastry menu. They better not be joking! -Connor
☕ Taproom rolled out their spring menu this week, and if you love strawberries, you should definitely check it out.
📚 Not to be left out, Storyteller Goods also launched their spring menu this week with drinks inspired by The Velveteen Rabbit, Little Women, and The Secret Garden.
🥭 Sleepy Mango and Ponder Coffee are popping up at Press Shop this weekend.
🍺 3 Taverns Brewery is celebrating Georgia Beer Day on Saturday at both locations with a pint and free commemorative pint glass.
🍷 Wahoo Wines hosts wine tastings every Thursday. Check out Italian neighborhood favorites today and Portuguese wines next week.
🤠 Side Saddle Wine Bar casually introduced SEVEN seasonal cocktails for their spring menu. And if that wasn’t enough, they’re doing lunch from 11a-5p daily.
🍰 Little Bear has a new dessert that’s a perfect blend of the “pre-spring” energy right now, featuring apples, strawberries, chocolate, and peppercorn sorbet.
🍣 Ruby Chow’s just added quite the selection of sushi to their menu. The menu was already great. This is almost unfair.
🔒 Rising Son is ending it’s 10 year run in Avondale Estates after they were unable to negotiate favorable terms on their lease renewal. At least some of their menu will be available at Babygirl when they open in East Lake in April.
🍵 Little Tart brought back Strawberry Matcha: Oat milk sweetened with house syrup made from perfectly ripe strawberries, topped with a shot of creamy matcha and freeze-dried strawberries. Now available at all locations.
🧑🍳 Now Hiring: Gene’s needs prep cooks, line cooks, and servers with bartending experience | Sugar Loaf is looking for baristas, line cooks, & bakers | Uncle Phills could use cooks & cashiers.
Did we miss a March/Spring Menu? Reply to this email with a link. -Connor
We’re thinking about cooking up some IRL extensions of the Anthem. Working title: Anthem Adventures.
Let’s take a break from our screens together. What do you think?
If we hosted an in-person event or two would you come out and hang?
🎲 3/5 - Second Shift - Taproom Coffee is hosting their very first ever Second Shift event. Tonight’s theme: 80s Game Night. Bring a friend. Or a rival. | More Info
🍹 3/6 - Cocktail Class - The Upper Room in PCM hosts cocktail classes on Fridays and this one features Diplomatico Rum. | More Info
🍻 3/6 - Halway Crooks Biergarten Opens - The Halfway Crooks Beirgarten opens for the season with a concert from Das Kaiser from 6-9pm. | Free | More Info
🍷 3/7 - Oakhurst Wine Crawl - Celebrate Oakhurst Wine Crawl's 25th Anniversary with 30+ pouring stations throughout the neighborhood business district. | More Info
🌳 3/7 - Community Forrestry Day - This event from Trees Atlanta is “a hands-on event designed to engage, educate, and empower residents to care for the trees on their property and beyond, with fun for the whole family!” | More Info
🍎 3/7 - Freedom Farmer’s Market - It’s opening day for FFM’s Main Market Season. | More Info | And if you’re looking for a full list of Farmer’s Markets on the East Side, this guide is for you!
📼 3/8 - Sidewalk Sale - Videodrone acquired a huge collection of used Blu-rays and DVDs from an “eclectic collector with superb taste” that are all available for sale from 12-4 pm. | More Info
🎽 3/8 - Summerhill Sundays - 50+ Vintage and Handmade Vendors converge on Summerhill from 12-6pm. | More Info
🥶 3/8 - Chai & Chill - Stop by Do Not Disturb in PCM for a complimentary chai or matcha. | More Info
🥤 3/8 - Reel Friends Block Party - The first-ever Reel Friends Block Party will feature Food Vendors, a Bar, and Free Activations. | More Info
It’s International Women’s Day on Sunday! Here’s three events you can celebrate:
🍄 3/8 - Empower HER - Start your morning at Soberish with Atlanta’s creative, wellness, and small business community for elevated conversation, meaningful connection, and intentional visibility. | More Info
👩🍳 3/8 - Lady Locavores - Celebrate local women in food, hospitality and agriculture at a brunch-themed block party. You’ll also support local farmers markets managed by Community Farmers Markets. | $75+ | More Info
🖋 3/8 - Women In Writing - All The Tropes Bookstore will have around 10 authors, artists & vendors, coffee & sweet treats. Learn More
3/10 - Madison Yards Movie Club - This week’s feature: The Bride starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, and Jake Gyllenhaal. | More Info
Plan Ahead
🤣 3/13 - Road Trip Comedy - This monthly improv show at Dad’s Garage features hilarious improv inspired by stories from special guests. On March 13th, UGA Legend Aaron Murray will be the guest of honor. | $14 | More Info
Connor and James were at UGA during the Murray Era. Great times.
Park Pet Supply has been serving the East Atlanta area with affordable prices and unparalleled customer service since 1999.
Introducing… Daisy
Neighborhood: Ormewood
About: Daisy is a lazy mut who enjoys snoozing during the workday, with occasional leg stretches and potty breaks. She hates Mondays, trash day! Happiest part of the work week is when her sister gets home from daycare, snacks!
Special Talent: Sleeping
Thank you to Ryan for sharing Daisy with us. I also love sleeping and hate trash day. But snoozing during the workday is where I draw the line, ma’am. -Connor
If you want your pet featured in the Park Pet Supply Pet of the Week section of the Anthem, fill out this form!
🚌 MARTA is launching an on-demand bus service called MARTA Reach in 12 zones - including Kirkwood and Gresham Park - on Saturday. It’ll be free for the first 3 weeks and then will be a $2.50 fare like the rest of MARTA.
🥫 Huckleberry’s Corner is running a BOGO Pantry Sale, and it sounds like the reason is that they need to clear shelf space to add Beer & Wine.
🪦 Just a Spoonful, a Substack from Ian Witherspoon, has quickly become one of Connor’s favorite reads. Ian’s most recent post gets up close and personal with Richard Harker, the CEO of Oakland Cemetery. They talk about misconceptions about the historic site and how people can get involved. Check it out here.
🎨 Grant Park is calling all artists and makers for their Earth Day Market in the Park. Apply here.
🐝 Some are calling it “No Mow March” or “Low Mow Spring”. Want to learn more about the movement? Click here.
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