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The Atlanta Dream are in the WNBA Finals, and after a dominant victory last night, all eyes are on Game 4 this Saturday.
Many in Atlanta are also dreaming of Halloween. Fortunately, you’ll get to live those dreams in real life with a slew of Halloween events this weekend, in addition to all the eats, events and updates you’ve come to expect.
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🍺 Patio season just got cozier at El Tesoro. They’ve got Bold Monk Brewing’s award-winning Brother Ivan Russian Imperial Stout on draft, and the fire pits might come out too.
☕ Brash Coffee dropped its fall seasonal menu, bringing back the house-made Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup and Maple Flat White, plus an Espresso Tonic with spiced cranberry or ginger syrup.
🍳 Jolene Jolene is now serving brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11a-3p, with housemade goodies, treats, and brunch drinks.
🍷 3 Parks Wine Shop just made browsing a lot more dangerous. Their O4W location added Portal Bar, a wine counter where you can grab a spritz, a glass, and a snack, then take it to go around the Beltline development.
☕ Finca to Filter makes all of their syrups from scratch in house, and they’ll pour them into a Cat-uccino with cat latte art on top (if you’re lucky).
🎃 Three Taverns Ponce Brew Terminal has a new fall cocktail menu, and yes, there’s a pumpkin vodka shot with a cinnamon sugar rim. Connor’s eyeing the Autumn on Ponce: bourbon, spiced apple, and cardamom bitters.
🥨 Twains rolled out a new Fall special: a pumpkin shaped pretzel served with hot mustard and beer queso.
🍔 Camburger is moving inside! After years of slinging from porches and tents, Camburger will now have a home in Pure Quill Superette on Monday evenings.
🪙 Need a late lunch? Bread and Butterfly has a new “Golden Hour” menu — available weekdays between 2-4 pm — offering a short menu of cocktails and snacks.
🐔 Time to switch things up at Babygirl: Gone is the green tomato sandwich, welcome to the new upside down chicken pot pie.
🍝 It’s never a bad day to have lasagna, but Sagra is now offering Lasagna Monday’s. and now that I think about it Monday is the perfect day for lasagna. -James
🍝 Two lasagnas on one street? Banshee is now serving Veggie Lasagna with a wine pairing to boot. Let the lasagna wars begin!
🐻 You’ll be dreaming of Macau next time you visit Little Bear: Their new prix fixe menu is an ode to Macau, which combines Portuguese traditions with Chinese ingredients & methods.
🥯 You can pick up Gabriel’s Bagels from Ollie’s Market in Grant Park this Sunday. Pre order link here.
🍸 Check out the Pink Agenda!, a new cocktail at Argosy. It’s made with pink gin and hibiscus spritz, served with an orchid. It also raises funds to fight breast cancer
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🍽️ Thru 10/25 - Poncey-Highland Restaurant Week - Eating out counts as civic duty this week. Spots like Tio Lucho’s, Big Softie, Manuel’s Tavern, Colette Bread & Bakeshop, Tiny Lou’s, and more are running specials, and 25% of proceeds go back to the neighborhood association. | More Info
🕯️ 10/22-25 - Capturing the Spirit of Oakland - Oakland Cemetery’s Halloween tours are back for their 20th year. Follow costumed storytellers on a one-mile walk through Oakland after dark and meet some of the characters who shaped Atlanta. Tickets are sold in 15-minute entry blocks. | $45, $30 kids | More Info
✂️ 10/23 - Birdie & Hale Ribbon Cutting - Birdie & Hale, the vintage and secondhand kids’ clothing shop tucked behind the Avondale Town Green, is making it official with a ribbon cutting at 1p. | More Info
☕ 10/23 - Wallerween - An all-ages Halloween celebration at Waller’s Coffee, with pumpkin painting, costume contest, apple cider, movie screening, and more. | More Info
🏀 10/24 - Dream Finals Watch Parties - The Atlanta Dream are hosting the WNBA Finals on Saturday at noon. Wine and big-screen energy? Head to Side Saddle. Brunch and a women’s sports bar crowd? Jolene Jolene has you covered. If you’re looking for more options, here’s a list from Axios Atlanta.
🍺 10/24 - Avondale Ale Day - The 6th annual Dale Ale Trail connects four beer stops along a one-mile walk through downtown Avondale Estates: My Parents’ Basement, Wild Heaven, The Lost Druid, and Little Cottage Brewery. Grab a pint at each, get your passport punched, and score a limited-edition pint glass designed by local artist Matt Leunig. Noon to close. | More Info
🍷 10/24 - Inman Park Wine Stroll - There’s 15 stops with art, music, food, and plenty of wine, plus a VIP option with food pairings from Kitty Dare. | More Info
🎃 10/24 - EAV-O-Ween - The East Atlanta Business Association is bringing back the costume contest at 4p sharp at the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market, followed by trick-or-treating in the Village until 6p. | More Info
🪦 10/24 - A Grave Affair - East Lake Neighbors is taking over East View Cemetery from 3-9p with SweetWater beer, Wahoo Wine, bourbon and tequila raffles, a wine pull, and a silent auction with prizes from local spots like Huckleberry’s and Brick Store Pub. Rain or shine. | FREE | More Info
🎸 10/24 - Chosewoodstock - A full day in Chosewood Park begins with morning yoga, then morphs into a festival with 5 local bands and an entire block dedicated to kids crafts. | More Info
🧟 10/24 - Halloweentown Market - Head over to Monk’s Meadery for a market, mead, snacks, and books. Don’t forget to take a photo with the gigantic pumpkin! More Info
👻 10/24-25 - Little Ghoulie Picture Show - Get the kids in costume early. The Little Treblemakers are taking over the Halfway Crooks Biergarten with karaoke, open mic, costume contests, raffles, and an art table. Noon Saturday, 12:30p Sunday. | More Info
🥪 10/25 - Victory Turns 15 - Victory Sandwich Bar is celebrating 15 years in Inman Park with penny slushies, AØK Gyros, and DJ sets from Skooter and Scott Morris starting at noon. | More Info
🥒 10/25 - Pickle Party at 529 - A Bloody Mary bar, Kelly’s Death Pickles, and a hot pepper eating contest where the winner takes home a prize pack and everyone else tries not to cry. Want in? DM 529 to sign up. Doors at 2p, 21+. | FREE | More Info
🪦 10/25 - Día de Muertos Craft & Sip: Flower Crown Edition - You’ll get the supplies needed to create your own Flower Crown, a welcome cocktail, light bites, and a goodie bag from Topo Chico & Coca-Cola at El Ponce. | $55 | More Info
🍺 10/26 - Pumpkins and Pours - Head over to Sweet Auburn BBQ on Monday and you’ll get a pumpkin, carving supplies, and any drink on the menu. $20 | More Info
🎃 Have you gotten your Halloween collars from Park Pet Supply yet? Still have time. Swing by and grab one of 20+ designs and a new engraved tag to match!
Introducing… Apollo
Neighborhood: Edgewood
About: Apollo is a large lap dog! If he isn't perched on the back of the couch observing the outside world he's sitting in your lap looking for snuggles. He loves a long walk, a chipmunk hunt or the chance to play with his puppy cousins, Artemis, Erebus and Achilles.
Fun Fact/Special Talent: Apollo makes sure that breakfast is served each morning promptly at 6AM. He burrows/shoves his whole body between Mom and her pillow each morning to get her up. No need for an alarm when Apollo's on the job!
Thank you to Talia and Daniel for sharing Apollo with us.
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🏀 As the Dream look to win their first Championship, the Hawks begin their quest for the Finals. This year, you’ll be able to catch games on Atlanta News First, and Amazon Prime Video — the first NBA team to do so.
🪦 Westview Cemetery in Atlanta is the largest cemetery in the South, at 582 acres. Count me among those who learned about it from this AJC article.
📚 Spooky season has officially hit Bookish. Their Halloween table is loaded with spell kits, tarot decks, incense bundles, and bookmarks that’ll make you scream. Swing by in costume Saturday from 4-6p for candy before trick-or-treating through the Village.
👽 OutKast and the Atlanta Falcons dropped an ATLiens 30th anniversary collection in black and neon green, including a varsity jacket, a Mitchell & Ness jersey, hoodies, a fitted cap, and a full-size Riddell helmet. It’s online now, and you can shop it in person at Sunday’s Falcons vs. 49ers game.
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