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Anyone else lose power last night?
We write the Anthem on nights and weekends and… that storm hit right at Anthem O’Clock 😑 (or as James calls it, An-thirty).
Couldn’t leave you guys hanging though… we battled through the adversity to bring you today’s newsletter. Shoutout to mobile hotspots.
Alright, let’s get into 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.
🌯 Need catering for Memorial Day? El Tesoro has you covered. They do parties of all sizes as well as corporate events and weddings. Contact [email protected] for inquires.
🌭 Today is $5 hotdog day at Red’s. See you there?
🍺 New Realm is releasing their Strawberry Blonde on May 23 with a full day party: live tunes, garden games, and strawberry brews from noon to 10pm.
🍥 Flour & Leaf is popping up at Nite Owl in Avondale this Saturday from 5-9pm with a menu that includes a Peach Cobbler Roll, a Blueberry Lemon Crumble Roll, Brown Butter Chocolate Chip cookies, and Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade. It's also a fundraiser for reproductive rights.
🍄 Morel season is short and Banshee is not wasting it. Their morel risotto features the seasonal mushrooms seared with garlic, shallot, and white wine, then folded into a creamy risotto with spring leek confit, Sequatchie Cove Cumberland cheese, and a sorghum-cured egg yolk on top. Brb, googling Morels -Connor
🌺 SOS Tiki Bar & Victory are throwing their annual Luau this Sunday featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet and Tiki Bar.
🎣 Argosy just dropped a 🔥🔥🔥 “Gone Fishin’” merch collection featuring hats($15) & tees ($20). They’re also hosting Dark Disko - beautiful and strange.
🥣 B Side brought back their Cereal Milk Latte and describe it as “childhood nostalgia in a glass.”
🍹 The Family Dog is ready for summer with a new menu featuring crab cakes, steak frites, a smash burger, shrimp basket, and blackened chicken alfredo alongside a fresh lineup of summer cocktails.
🥖 LeDip at Halidom Eatery is running a buy one get one free deal May 22-31: buy a Full French Dip and get a free Banh Mi or Bopoy. In-store only.
🥢 Mushi Ni has introduced… Soy Sauce Ice Cream & Matcha Blueberry Ice Cream. I wonder which will be more popular. -Connor
☕️ Finca to Filter has introduced a Churro Latte, available only at their Old 4th Ward location.
🪟 Windows open at Raani! Patio season has arrived.
🍕 There’s still 10 days left to try Crusher’s pizza of the month - the Chekov, Pepperoni, pepperoncini, house vodka sauce, fresh basil and Parmesan - served thin crust and Detroit style.
🍵 Buji Matcha is serving their single sourced matcha at a pop up with Coffee Was Black on Auburn Ave this Sunday from 12-4.
🍑 Breaking news: PEACHES ARE HERE! Little Bear made the first move: chilled peach and spring onion soup. Salty, sour, sweet, spicy, nutty, crunchy, vibrant.
🥐 The folks at Evergreen are going on summer break from 5/24-5/31. Not a bad idea to stock up this weekend.
Hospitality Hiring Board
🐈 Jolene Jolene: BOH - Email for info
🐓 Southern Belle: General Manager
🍶 OK Yaki: Servers
☕️ Academy Coffee: Manager & Baristas
The Events section is presented by Eastwood Veterinary Clinic. Eastwood Veterinary Clinic believes that every pet deserves compassionate, judgment-free care. Their mission is simple: to provide high-quality veterinary medicine while prioritizing your pet’s health, comfort, and happiness. Learn more here.
😂 5/21 - 6 Of My Friends Improv - Dynamic El Dorado is hosting this $5 improv show for anyone that needs a good laugh. | More Info
🎷 5/23 - 5/25 - Atlanta Jazz Festival - One of the largest free jazz festivals in the country. Atlanta Jazz Fest is an annual celebration of the music, culture and art of jazz at Piedmont Park. 2026 headliners include Kamasi Washington, Esperanza Spalding, and The Roots. | More Info | Note: The Piedmont Green Market is cancelled this weekend.
🦒 5/23 - Brew at the Zoo - They’re calling it “the most unique beer festival inside the perimeter,” and who are we to argue? Sample beers from 30+ breweries and enjoy live music as you make your way through the zoo. Giraffe feedings are available (subject to voluntary animal participation of course). | More Info
🌸 5/23 - Paper Bones Bouquet Workshop at All the Tropes - Local artist Paper Bones is coming to All the Tropes to lead a paper bouquet-making class open to all skill levels. Show up, make something beautiful, go home with flowers that won't die. | RSVP Required | More Info & RSVP
🪆 5/23 - Puppet Improv - Atlanta Puppet Jam is hosting their Classic Afternoon Jam this Saturday from 4-6pm. Puppets. Improv. Nonsense. What more do you need? | More Info
🧩 5/24 - Speed Puzzles - 13 teams at Red’s Beergarden get the same puzzle and see who can complete it the fastest. Prizes for the top 3. | More Info
🤠 5/25 - Grant Ole Opry - Grant Central East is bringing back the Grant Ole Opry with live music from Bolo Boys and Adam Klein, 7-9pm. 20 signed and numbered silkscreen posters are up for grabs. Free to attend, just buy some pizza. | More Info
🤠 5/26 - Gene's Memorial Day Party - On Monday, swing by Gene’s for an oyster happy hour 12-2, featuring pastrami reubens, dino beef ribs, jello shots, and watermelon ‘ritas. 12-8pm. | More Info
🎪 5/27-6/7 - Atlanta Fringe Festival - 51 artist groups. Two weeks. Performers flying in from across the US and even Scotland for the 14th Annual Atlanta Fringe Festival. Tickets and multi-show passes are on sale now at AtlantaFringe.org. | More Info
Our friends at Park Pet Supply are running an orange sticker sale through the end of the month. This is the perfect opportunity to pick up natural supplements for your Anthem Animal!
Introducing… Chowder
Neighborhood: East Lake
About: Chowder is a sweet, friendly lab mix that we rescued a few years ago. He loves to go on runs so you may have seen him around the neighborhood with his mom!
Fun Fact: He has allergies, so he’s an itchy boy. Funny enough, we found out he’s allergic to his own yeast! When we first got him he had very little hair but now he’s a handsome boy!
Thank you to Katie for sharing Chowder with us.
If you want your pet featured in the Park Pet Supply Pet of the Week section of the Anthem, fill out this form!
☂ The heavy storm that knocked our power out caused flash floods around Atlanta, including downtown where several cars were submerged in water.
🐶 The gigantic bar and restaurant space formerly occupied by Brewdog is now becoming LikeMinds - in their words, “a place to co-exist with likeminded people who appreciate the craft of a good cocktail, the energy of live music, the curation of vinyl selectors, a friendly game of pool, and a spot to watch your favorite teams.” Check it out here.
🧑⚖ The Pihakis Restaurant Group, which owned Rodney Scott’s BBQ in Atlanta before it shut down earlier this month, was sued for $14 million over unpaid bills and faces eviction from its home office in Birmingham, AL.
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