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Good morning East Atlanta!
James here - last week, my wife and I dined with a couple of soon-to-be newlyweds who both shared how much they enjoy reading the Anthem every week. Like, genuinely look forward to reading it each week.
It really warmed my heart. I felt really proud of the work we’re doing here.
And I love making the Anthem, too. I’ve gotten to know so many new businesses, cool places to eat, had FOMO from about 1,000 events that are hard to go to as a parent with a toddler. Plus, I get to work with one of my closest friends every week.
This is awesome.
Now that I’ve put my soap box away, here’s this weeks Anthem.
P.S. - Happy Birthday to Anthem reader Ryan P. (5/11). Have a day Ryan!
The Anthem is made possible in part by El Tesoro, a neighborhood treasure serving good quality food at reasonable prices. See The Menu.
🌯 There’s another Community Market popping up at El Tesoro this weekend! Shop for crafts, pottery, vintage goods, jewelry and artwork while sippin’ on a margarita this Saturday from 12-5 pm.
🎉 Marcus Bar and Grille is throwing a block party tonight! Live music, guest chefs, pop up shops, and good food. Reservations advised.
🧑🏫 To honor educators for Teacher Appreciation Week, Ford’s BBQ is offering $10 off for any educator through Sunday. Knowing Connor, he’s already taken his wife there three times this week to honor her hard work at a local elementary school.
💔 How Crispy is closing. Damn.
🐝 Does all honey taste the same? Absolutely not. Find out just how much honey can vary at Opo Coffee this Saturday, with honeys from around the world. Tickets required.
🌯 Poco Loco is serving "The Chupacabra" this week only, a breakfast burrito built around a Staplehouse chicken sausage that Chef Ryan describes as "fire with eggs." That paired with rajas y tomatoes con crema, homefries, 5N Farm eggs, quesadilla cheese, and a house-made tortilla.
🥪 Wrecking Bar Brewpub just added the Mojo Pork Sandwich to their menu: roasted Riverview Farms pork, Havarti, mustard, house pickles, and avocado on a TGM sesame Cuban roll.
🍺 3 Taverns Brewery released a Belgian style white ale called “Easy Arrival” that sounds perfect for warmer weather.
🍕 Plants and Coffee… and Pizza? The Victorian in EAV is hosting Phantom Pizza on Saturday from 12 - 6, where they’re also having a pop up marking.
🌭 Speaking of EAV… there’s a new GLIZZY HOLE AT 529 (strict all-caps brand standards apparently). Stuff your face with hot dogs starting at 5pm til late every night.
🍡 King of Pops just dropped the Pop Cup, 8 limited popsicle flavors inspired by the countries competing in Atlanta this summer. Collect all 8 wrappers, and you're in the running for World Cup Semifinal tickets.
🐔 Krog Street is getting a little spicier. Nando’s Peri Peri Chicken officially arrives at Krog on Friday and they’re hosting a “pre-opening” party to everyone who comments on this Instagram post.
🍺 Evergreen teamed up with Halfway Crooks to brew Hubert, a beer made with Evergreen’s sourdough bread and named after their sourdough starter. The release party was Wednesday, but hopefully some bottles made it to the taproom. Either way, cool collab from two of our favorites.
🫖 Big Softie brought back a cult classic: Thai Tea is on the menu for May in honor of AAPI month.
Food Jobs:
El Tesoro is hiring front of house employees for their new downtown location
B Side in Decatur is hiring baristas
Vela Park is looking for experienced bartenders
Anthem Introductions are brought to you by Vela Park. Vela Park is now leasing brand new apartments and townhomes in East Lake. And we all know that life is better when you love your neighborhood and your neighbors. Learn more about Vela Park and their new food hall here.
Today’s introduction features Mehrnush Saadat, owner of Soberish!
Mehrnush Saadat
Owner of Soberish
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This week’s Events are presented by Rescue Restoration. Let’s be honest, it’s a lot easier to enjoy your weekend when you’re not worrying about mold in your crawlspace. Ben and his team are the best in town when it comes to water damage mitigation, mold remediation, fire restoration, and more. Get a free quote here.
📖 5/7 - Imagine Otherwise - Head over to Bookish at 6:30 tonight for a free creative writing workshop on radical imagination and social change. It’ll be a great way to express any frustration you might feel about the state of the world. | More Info
🍪 5/7 - Custom Cookie Decorating - Taproom’s Second Shift returns for May, beginning with a spring / summer themed cookie decorating class led by Flour + Fleur bakery. Yes, you will get to take cookies home. | $60 | More Info
🍟 5/8 - Finally Friday - Finally Friday is right! Oakland Cemetery kicks off the weekend with food trucks, live music, kids activities, and puzzles. | More Info
⏺ 5/8 - Soul Club - Get your dancing shoes on and head to Argosy for a dance class at 9 followed by DJs and dancing at 10. | $5 - $10 | More Info
🎶 5/8 - Spring Concert Series: The Final Performance - Callanwolde Fine Arts Center wraps up their Spring Concert Series with a sunset double-bill featuring Slow Parade and True Blossom. Lawn GA or VIP table seating available - either way, it's a great excuse to be outside. | Tickets & Info
🌻 5/9 - Pushing Up Daisies - A full day celebrating East Atlanta's gardens and growers, with a neighborhood tour from 11a-3p, then beer, bites, chalk art, and live music at the historic 13-acre Sylvester Cemetery starting at 2p. One of the best days on the East Atlanta calendar. | Tickets & Info
🎗️ 5/9 - Cancer Event to End All Cancer (*Events) - The premise is simple: cancer sucks, beer is good, and Halfway Crooks is putting them in a room together starting at 4pm to raise money for the Allyson Whitney Foundation, which supports young adults battling rare cancers. Every dollar goes directly to patients. Last year they raised $8,000 and this year they want more. | More Info & RSVP
🌺 5/9 - Flower Bomb Pop-Up - East Atlanta Comics and Roots and Berries Tarot are teaming up for a spring pop-up full of human-made art and small businesses. Swing by 1298 Glenwood Rd. this Saturday between 2 and 7pm. | More Info
💓 5/10 - Mothers Day Mini Market - Shop with local artists and creators while sipping on a $25 wine flight on the Beltline location of 3 Parks Wine. There’s activities for kids so Mom, feel free to put your feet up! | More Info |
BONUS: On Wednesday 5/13, 3 Parks Wine is also hosting The Pourdown with curated wines paired with curated sounds. | 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… Jelly
Neighborhood: East Atlanta Village
About: Jelly was the last of her litter adopted, probably because of her eye. People missed out because she is a sweet and gentle cat with everyone.
Fun Fact: She never meows, only a quiet peep.
Thank you to April for sharing Jelly 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 brought to you by Window Hero Atlanta. Speaking of updates, is it time to power wash your driveway? Get your windows or gutters cleaned? Click here to get an estimate from Window Hero Atlanta.
🚦 There’s high potential for awful highway traffic this weekend. There will be a full closure of all North and South lanes of 285 on the Westside, right around I-20. They’ll be closed all weekend and construction could last a full month. Joy. Check out the map here.
✈ Delta announced they would no longer offer beverage service on flights less than 350 miles — an increase on their previous restriction of 250 miles. For reference, Jacksonville is about 350 miles away.
📺 Georgia icon Ted Turner passed away yesterday. Founder of TBS and CNN, owner of the Atlanta Braves and Ted’s Montana Grill, a staunch environmentalist and an avid sailor. Turner was 87.
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