It’s Christmas Day, but the show must go on. We put together an abbreviated Anthem for y’all. Have a great weekend!
The Anthem is made possible in part by El Tesoro. See The Menu.
🍜 Our friends at El Tesoro are closed today, but open back up tomorrow for the weekend. We recommend stopping by and grabbing a bowl of their Sopa de Albóndigas… beef+rice meatballs, veggies, rich tomato broth, and tortillas on the side.
☕️ Perc dropped a Winter Wonderland merch collection that looks nice and cozy.
🍝 Trattoria Lucia, the apparent little sister of Vesper’s in Glenwood has opened up across the street.
🍲 Yeppa added a new dish in time for winter weather featuring, “Slow-simmered tortellini in Italian chicken broth, pork and ricotta filling, brodo, parmigiano reggiano, & sarawak pepper.”
📝 If you’re looking for a place to eat today, Rough Draft has a list of spots across Atlanta that are open, including Marcus Bar & Grill and Elektra in O4W.
🎤 12/26 - Roast of 2025 - 1UP Comedy and The Earl present this show with “some of ATL’s best comics portraying our favorite (and most despised) celebrities who made headlines this year.” | $15 | More Info
🏈 12/27 - Pop-Tarts Bowl - The game is in Orlando, but Georgia Tech is playing BYU. New Realm will have a watch party with deals for Alumni Association Members starting at 3pm. | More Info
🍎 12/27 - Freedom Farmers Market - The Freedom Farmers market will be open on Saturday from 8:30am-Noon. Teaser… full Eastside Farmers Market guide coming soon. | More Info
🤣 12/27 - Don’t Tell Comedy - Don’t Tell does shoes all over Atlanta, with the address being emailed to ticket-holders at 8am on the day of the show. This Saturday’s show(s) will be somwhere in Kirkwood. | More Info
🍾 12/31 - New Year’s Eve Events - @AtlannaTonight put together a giant list of places around town throwing NYE parties here.
🍕 The City of Atlanta’s Downtown Pop-Up Opportunity Fund is offering grants ranging from $5,000-$50,000 for “ independent, locally owned retail and restaurant businesses seeking to occupy storefront locations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.” Anthem Offices coming soon? 🤔 - Connor
🍺 Oakhurst Market is fully stocked with seasonal brews. See a preview here.
🎄 Christmas Tree recycling is available at Legacy Park in Decatur (12/26-1/10). Check with your nearest Home Depot for additional options.
🧑🎄 Did you know that Elf On a Shelf originated in Marietta, GA?
Thanks so much for reading this week’s abbreviated Anthem. We’ll be back with a full edition next week.
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