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Good morning East Atlanta! All 5,247 of you. Connor here.
Quick shoutout to all the parents and teachers in back-to-school mode. My wife is a teacher and she reported back on Monday.
We decided to spend one of our last nights before school really kicks into gear with dinner in East Lake and then grabbed a Daydream Ice Cream Sandwich at Huck’s (NOT SPONSORED). That got me thinking, what are some local businesses or brands is doing something interesting/awesome that's caught your eye recently? Shoot us a reply with your answer.
Alright, we’ve got a great weekend ahead of us… Let’s get into this week’s Anthem 👇
The Anthem is made possible in part by El Tesoro, a neighborhood treasure serving good quality food at reasonable prices.
🌯 Did you know that El Tesoro does $13.50 taco plates on Taco Tuesdays? Now you do.
😋 Poor Hendrix doesn’t always update their desserts, but when they do, it’s always worth trying. Their latest offering is an Orange-ricotta custard with maraschino syrup & vanilla cookies. Yes please.
☕ Sojourner Mobile Coffee is popping up this Saturday 8/1 at Intown Ace Hardware in Decatur from 9am to 2pm. If you stop by, they’re offering 20% off if you show this newsletter.
🍅 It’s PEAK BLT season right now, with so many wonderful, bursting tomatoes available at farmers markets. But Poco Loco reckons they can do better than the classic — check out their Tomato Torta with fresh maters, special sauce, and pork belly.
🚨 Crushers Pizza now has 14 inch thin crust barpies. I’m already planning to order one for my next solo movie night (btw… any recs??)
🐟 We can’t feature Banshee too often, right? Right?! Well, check out their Tuna Crudo - looks delicious, as usual.
🍝 Besto is now open in Decatur (replaced Victory, same owners), serving lunch at 11am Tuesday through Sunday. The meatball parm sub alone looks pretty, pretty good.
🇳🇬 Head down to Piedmont Park to get a Taste of Nigeria this weekend — enjoy a market, live music, dancing, and plenty of food.
☕ Refuge Coffee just opened a new location in Decatur, which now makes it their fourth location in metro Atlanta. They’ve got a great story and great coffee.
🥯 Anyone tried Tous les Jours, a new bakery in Decatur? Looks huge.
🍸 The Porter added three new cocktails: the Salvatore (campari, sweet vermouth, sparkling wine, blood orange), the Silver Fox (beckerovka, luxardo, crème de violette, plum and black walnut bitters), and a Grapefruit Rosemary Margarita.
🧀 This summer burrata dish from Madeira Park looks absolutely outstanding.
👪 Leon’s Full Service is celebrating back-to-school with $6 mains for kids through September 15.
🥪 But if you’re in Decatur for lunch, B-Side’s new Hot Turkey Bacon sandwich looks right on time.
🍦 Ever wished you could eat your salad for dessert? Big Softie's new cucumber sorbet is made with local organic cukes from Love is Love Farm and it's swirling at all shops now.
🌭 The only thing better than a Chicago hot dog is a FOOT LONG Chicago hot dog. Get it at Pure Quille.
🍺 Likeminds — aka the place that took over Brewdog’s spot on the Beltline — released a new menu. Love that the sandwiches are from Frazie’s Meat Market.
🍑 🐔 Rusty takes you behind the scenes of Pine Street Market’s new Peach Chicken Sausage — is there anything more Georgia than Peach Chicken?!
We really are spoiled here on the East side. I want to eat it all… -Connor
This week’s events are brought to you by EastLake Tree Services. Speaking of events, is it time to prune some trees in your yard before hosting season this fall? Get an opinion from a certified arborist on the tree that is leaning over your home? Request an estimate here.
🔊 7/30 - Basics of Speaker Design - Decatur Makers is running their speaker design class Thursday and Friday this week. Sign up through the link in their bio. | More Info
🌹 7/30 - Funny Bachelors - A comedy dating show where strangers go on blind dates on stage while comics riff in real time. Hosted by Frankie Runquist at Argosy. Doors 7pm, show at 8. | More Info
🔭 7/30 - Astronomy on Tap - GSU astrophysics PhD candidate Zach Way gives a talk called "You Are Made of Astrophysics" at Three Taverns in Decatur, breaking down how the elements in your body were forged in stars. Thursday, 8 to 9:30pm. | More Info
🎱 7/30 - Drunk Bingo at Trackside Tavern - Good news for Thursday nights: Drunk Bingo just returned to Trackside Tavern in Decatur. Cards down at 9:30. | More Info
🎩 7/31 - Secret Aisle - A night of close-up magic and stand-up comedy at The Supermarket on North Highland, hosted by Kyle Littleton of Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Doors 7:30pm, show at 8. | More Info
📷 7/31 - Cabbagetown '76 - Never-before-seen photos of 1976 Cabbagetown, on view at the Cabbagetown Community Center through 8/30. Free. Fridays 4 to 8pm, weekends noon to 4pm. | More Info
🥂 7/31 - Friday Night Tasting - 3 Parks Wine in Old Fourth Ward pours five styles of sparkling wine, Champagne included, from 5:30 to 7:30pm. $25 for five tastes. | More Info
🌕 7/31 - Full Moon Circle - Nectar Yoga & Fitness hosts a reflective full moon gathering with Cece and Kat, featuring tarot, tea, and treats. 7:30pm, $35 with 15% off for members. | More Info
💿 8/1 - Crates + Coffee at Stereo ATL - Stereo ATL runs its Saturday record market with vinyl vendors and coffee, plus a set from Caleb Wheels. No cover. | More Info
⚽ 8/1 - Atlanta United Pub Pop-Up - LikeMinds + Chiringa on the Beltline is an official watch stop for the ATL United vs Philadelphia Union match. Doors 4pm, kickoff 7:30 on the big LED screen, with DJs, games, and photo ops. $6.50 GA comes with a free beer. | More Info & Tickets
🏎️ 8/1 - Red Bull Showrun Atlanta - F1 and Ford performance cars roar down Hank Aaron Drive and Fulton Street in Summerhill from 5 to 7pm. Free, all-ages, and open to the public. | More Info
🛍️ 8/1 - Vintage + Art Vendor Market - Space Queen hosts their signature market Saturday from 11 to 6, with 12 vendors slinging curated vintage and handmade art and jewelry. | More Info
🎮 8/1 - LAN Tournament - New Realm Brewing hosts an all-day LAN tournament Saturday, gaming from 1pm to midnight with beers and setups on site. Grab your squad. | More Info
🎤 8/5 - Cabbagetown Karaoke - Eat, drink, and sing your way into a raffle at Milltown Tavern with Homestar Karaoke. Running Wednesday the 5th and the 19th, sign-up at 8pm, singing at 9. | More Info
Park Pet Supply just launched a brand new, game-changing POS system. Faster checkouts, itemized receipts, and an automated Bonus Bucks loyalty program to replace the old paper punch card. Learn more here!
Introducing… Boo
Neighborhood: East Lake
About: Boo is a shy girl, but she loves to run up and down the stairs and yell. She likes to rub her scent on freshly washed hair and lay in the sun at the end of the day.
Fun Fact/Special Talent: She’s a little cross-eyed
Thank you to Ellen for sharing Boo 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!
This week’s Updates are presented by Jetset Auto Detail. Jetset offers expert mobile detailing services 24 hours a day, 6 days a week. Whether your vehicle needs an exterior wash, interior detailing, paint correction, or even a jump start, Jetset comes to you and backs up all of their work with a satisfaction guarantee. Book your appointment with Jetset Auto Detail today.
📋 The Anthem Job Board is booming with some great opportunities, including this week’s featured job from Abode Upkeep. Abode is looking for Home Assistants… Love creating tidy, calm homes? This role is for you. Learn more.
🪰 Grant Park Bites Back is fighting back against the scourge of mosquitoes ruining evenings across Atlanta with a group effort to buy mosquito buckets across the neighborhood. I’ve got four around my house, which made a noticeable difference - James.
🐶 Fetch Dog Park in O4W is in the midst of a makeover, with new turf, upgraded lighting, and a new splash zone. Looks like it’ll be closed for a couple more weeks.
🎨 Callanwolde announced the next series of classes (blacksmithing, photography, creative writing, pottery, etc.), which you can check out here. Registration opens here on Monday.
🕹️ Anthem Associations (our NYT Connections-style game) is back for Volume 5. It’s a fun one.
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