🅰️ Back to School Special

Happy Thursday everyone. We hope you’re staying healthy and cool. Seems like there’s something going around and whatever it is, I caught it last weekend and it knocked me out for a few days.

For those of you feeling better than me, there’s lots going on in East Atlanta this weekend (as usual). Check out some classic cocktails, a taco popup, and a pair of school fundraisers giving you an excuse to eat ice cream.

There are also a couple of profiles of some famous Atlantans - Beltline Kev and Tom Cousins. Plus, a major music festival just announced their lineup.

Check out the all the latest in East Atlanta below and have a great weekend!

Best,
Connor

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Eats

🌮 Supremo Taco will be posted up at Oakland Cemetery tomorrow, back-to-school style at the Visitor Center plaza from 4 to 8PM… or ‘til the tacos are gone. There will be free school supplies & kid-friendly menu options in addition to all of your Supremo faves. For dessert, GOAP gang will have popsicles & vegan soft serve.

🍔 We’re sad to share the news that Mix’d Up Burgers has closed their East Lake location. The announcement was quietly made via an Instagram story on Tuesday. Their Grant Park location on Boulevard is still open, so be sure to show them some support next time you’re in the neighborhood.

🍽️ If your kids are going back to school and you’re already overwhelmed, here’s a friendly reminder that Banshee in EAV offers family meals for takeout on Tues/Wed/Thurs nights. This week features a Thai shrimp farfalle with crispy rice and a golden slice of chess pie. Be sure to follow their Instagram page to stay in the loop - they’ve been posting the new menu on Sunday or Monday.

🧊 Gene’s has added two classic cocktails — Bee’s Knees & a Paloma — to the menu to help you beat the heat. Hit their instagram for the ingredients list and mouth-watering photos.

🍦 Big Softie announced they will be opening a third location in an Instagram post on Wednesday. The beloved soft serve shop’s address puts it right across the Beltline from New Realm. The opening date will be announced in the next couple of weeks .

Events

7/31 - Stories in Season: Tomato Talk - Chef Jarret Steiber (Little Bear) and Farmer Rahul Anand (Snapfinger Farm) “come together for an open conversation about growing, cooking and appreciating tomatoes at the height of the season.” Event takes place at the Halfway Crooks Biergarten in Summerhill. Tickets come with a beer & tomato taste. | $10 | Tickets & Info

8/1 - VaHi Back To School Block Party - Farm Burger, Pielands, and Paolo’s are hosting a block party/fundraiser tomorrow from 5-8pm. Proceeds will benefit Virginia Highland Elementary & Springdale Park Elementary. There will be beer, wine, music, cornhole, a hula hoop contest, and a pie-in-the-face fundraiser. | Free | More Info

8/2 - Puppet Factory - The Center for Puppetry Arts and ABV Gallery have two free puppet making sessions on Saturday. Build, decorate, and take home your own puppets. | Free | RSVP Here

8/3 - Bluegrass Jam at Red’s Beergarden - From 6-8pm, grab a beverage of choice, a hot dot, and enjoy a bluegrass jam led by noneother than “Bluegrass John”. | Free

8/4 - Ice Cream Social at Jeni’s - Jeni’s in Glenwood Park is hosting their own back to school fundraiser on Monday. 25% of sales go to Parkside Elementary. | Free

8/6 - Sip & Sculpt - Pottery with a Purpose is hosting this event at New Realm for all skill levels. Your ticket comes with a drink and all of the clay, tools, and materials needed to make 1-2 pieces of pottery. | $70 | Tickets & Info

8/6 - Canning Workshop - From 5:30-7:30, learn the basics of safe and delicious food preservation at Piedmont Park. Attendees will take home a jar of tomatoes they have canned themselves. | $30 | Tickets & Info (Only 2 Spots Left!)

I can’t be the only one who has somehow found themselves on the canning section of the Instagram reels algorithm, right? -Connor 

On the Horizon

8/20-8/24 - The TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Course - If you’ve driven by East Lake recently you’ll have seen the stands taking shape. The home of the TOUR Championship since 1998, this year’s event is just a few weeks away. The field is always stacked and the course is always beautiful, which is great news because anyone other than Scottie Scheffler winning would be a huge surprise. | Tickets start at $42 for the practice round and can get over $500 for the final round | Tickets & Info

Out of curiosity, do any of our readers sell parking spots at your house to make some extra cash? I’m dying to hear your stories. Feel free to reply to this email. -Connor

Updates

🛼 We really enjoyed reading this profile on “Beltline Kevin”, everyone’s favorite rollerblader/singer. Laura Nwogu from The Atlanta Voice does a great job shedding light on Kevin's childhood, his career in the Navy and as an educator, and what inspires him. If you’re a fan of Kevin, you’re in luck. CNN published another profile on the skating sensation on Wednesday.

📖 Getting ready for school? While some schools are already back in session, most begin on Monday. If you’re in need to school supplies, here’s a round-up of giveaways happening across the metro Atlanta.

🎙️ ONE Musicfest announced a massive lineup for their festival on October 24-25 at Piedmont Park. Acts include Future, Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Kehlani, Clipse, and many more. Tickets are now on sale.

🏙️ Atlanta Real Estate visionary Tom Cousins has passed away. Cousins’ list of achievements is long and impressive. He’s responsible for bringing the Hawks to Atlanta from St. Louis in 1968 and developing the instantly recognizable Bank Of America Plaza building. Hitting extra close to home for our audience, Cousins is credited with massively transforming East Lake.

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