Happy Thursday Everybody! After a frigid start to the week - which included a minor snow flurry and a rare peek a the Northern Lights - bearable temperatures have returned to set us up nicely for the weekend.
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This is a BIG weekend on the east side. Let’s into it 👇
The Anthem is made possible in part by El Tesoro. See The Menu.
🔥 Don’t forget, heated tents, fire pits, and amazing food are just around the corner at El Tesoro. You can even get a dog treat from our friends at Big Daddy Biscuits.
☕ A new coffee shop called Raani — occupying the old Hodgepodge location on Moreland — officially opens this weekend after a soft opening the last two weekends. Inspired by South Indian cuisine, the coffee is excellent and James highly recommends the Kaapi cakes.
🍩 Revolution Donuts released their November menu last week and the sweet potato pie filling is calling James’ name.
🍽️ Restaurant Week in Virginia Highland ends tonight! Restaurants in the district are offering specials ranging from $5 to $30. Here are some we have our eyes on: Rosa Cantina, Farmburger, Ela, La Tavola, Whiskey Bird, and Family Dog.
🍦 Huckleberry’s, the new corner store in East Lake, is running a Winter Cup Contest in search of the design for their Winter ice cream dishes. Winner gets $50 (and bragging rights).
🦃 Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Here are some local restaurants to ease your culinary concerns:
If you can absolutely not afford to mess up this year’s mac ‘n cheese, our friends at Southern National have a bunch of Thanksgiving sides ready for pre-order.
If you’re cooking skills are on the same level as Connor’s, hit up Woods Chapel BBQ who will take care of your entire Thanksgiving meal.
JenChan’s will also hook up your Thanksgiving meal and also have some vegetarian and vegan options.
🪄 11/13 - Harry Potter Trivia - Guac y Margys on the Beltline is hosting a Harry Potter themed trivia tonight, sponsored by Don Cosmé Tequila.
💧 11/14 - Madpop x Soberish Tasting/Signing - Atlanta artist Greg Mike will be at Soberish in Kirkwood for an event promoting Madpop sparkling water. | More Info
🍸 11/14 Ticonderoga Club’s 10 Year Anniversary - Ticonderoga club is celebrating their 10th this Friday-Tuesday… And then running it back next week | More Info
🆓 11/15 - Autumn AtlFreeFair - The Atlanta Free Fair describes itself as “seasonal mutual aid fair for learning, playing & sharing.” There are several ways to get involved for anyone looking to give or receive. | More Info
🥢 11/15 - OK YAKI 5 Year Anniversary - OK YAKI is going big for bday #5. Expect DJs, Drink Specials, a Merch Drop and More. | More Info
📚 11/16 - Little Legends Book Club - Vinyl Fiends in Ponce City Market is hosting this free event from 2-4pm to help “young readers become tomorrow’s leaders.” | More Info
🌮 11/19 - Pig Roast and Pechuga Mezcal - The Legends at El Tesoro and Pure Quill Superette have a special night planned for us all on Wednesday the 19th. Whole hog tacos and $6 Mezcal Pairings starting at 6pm. | More Info
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💡 The sun is at the maximum phase of its 11-year activity cycle, making the Northern Light displays more common and widespread — including here in Georgia.
⚽ Atlanta will become the home of an NWSL franchise in 2028. The team will play their games at Mercedes Benz Stadium.
✈ Atlanta airport was among many experiencing delays and cancellations this week, which may continue into next week even if the government shutdown ends.
