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James here. I hope like heck you haven’t been feeling what I have this past week. My 2-year old managed to catch a sinus infection, ear infection, and viral pink eye. Apparently we’ve done too good a job teaching her about sharing because I’ve been down and out, only just starting to feel human yesterday.
There’s a lot going around — fellow newsletter writer and father Thomas Wheatley over at Axios Atlanta has also been down for the count this week.
But like the Phoenix of Atlanta, we rise from the ashes of snotty tissues and puffy eyes to bring you the best of East Atlanta. Or something like that anyway.
Anyway, enough about me.
Before we get into this week’s Anthem, we’d like to wish Anthem reader Eleanor B. a very happy birthday (9/23)!
The Anthem is made possible in part by El Tesoro, a neighborhood treasure serving good quality food at reasonable prices.
🌮 El Tesoro is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a mole taco plate featuring flavors of central Mexico, plus margarita flights, 3oz each of passion fruit, spicy, and mezcal margs, through October 15th.
☺ If you need Friday off, Casseroles has got you. Pick up comfort food for the whole family while enjoying complimentary pours of French wines from their friends at Georgia Crown.
🥪 Sugar Loaf is now offering delivery through ChowNow within a 3-mile radius, and breakfast is available all day. Flat delivery fee, no upcharges on menu items, and it's discounted on orders over $30.
🍹 Wyld Bird rolled out a new daily happy hour with $5 margaritas, $3 beers, and $3 empanadas, running 5-6pm and again 9-10pm every day.
🍨 Staplehouse dropped their September Sundae of the Month, featuring rye-stewed peaches, a dulce and cream cheese swirl, lemon ginger biscuit, and a cinnamon tuile.
☕ Say goodbye to summer on Sunday from 1-3 pm with FREE affogatos from Opocoffee. Thanks to a partnership with Minor Figures, all ice cream will be dairy free.
🍸 Besto in Decatur has new happy hour specials — classic cocktails like Martinis and Negronis for $7, Tuesday - Friday from 5-7 pm.
🥪 Billy's reopened at its Avondale Estates location after 108 days closed. Show them some love.
☕️ As the summer winds down, coffee harvest in Ethiopia is just beginning. Celebrate “Meher” with Sojourner Mobile Coffee at Intown Ace Hardware (Decatur) today and tomorrow (9/18) from 8-2pm. They’re kicking off a new seasonal menu with “Sidama Sunrise”, a refreshing starfruit green coffee natural energy with a hint of mixed berry.
🥟 Side Quest has taken up residency at Mushi Ni — check them out on Monday (9/21) from 5-10 pm. Here’s the menu.
🍷 Sagra can now serve beer, wine, and cocktails. We got a hot tip from Anthem reader Chris M. that their Chinatto Manhattan and Caribbean Cold Brew cocktails are excellent.
🦆 You had me at Hennessy. Check out this new menu item from Argosy: Hennessy Duck. Best enjoyed with a nice Pinot noir or a shot of Hennessy. No judgment here.
🐔 Reminder: You can get $1 wings at Sweet Auburn BBQ every Wednesday.
🍋 Speaking of wings, Atlanta legend Mike Jordan is here to remind you where you can get the best lemon pepper wings in ATL.
🍔 Smiley's Burger Club, Lemon Pig, and Small Fry are dropping a one-time collab burger at Small Fry on September 23rd, alongside patty melts, tater tot casseroles, debris po'boys, and fried desserts. DJ and live art on hand too.
🍸 Next week is Negroni Week and if you get one at Ecco you’ll also be supporting Slow Food, one of my favorite organizations.
🍌 This is a great test to see if my wife reads this week’s Anthem because if she sees this new banana pudding from Mikkelson’s Market we’ll be there TODAY!
🥇 What I Tried For The First Time: A delicious and incredibly smooth Chai latte at Drip Coffee in Glenwood Park. Would recommend. - James
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🧠 9/17 - You Autumn Know: Fall Science Trivia - Our friend Benjy Rose is running a fall-themed science trivia night at Halfway Crooks Biergarten, presented by Science ATL. The science of falling in love, waterfalls, and autumn itself, part facts and part pop-culture romp. Real prizes, good lager, free to play. 7-9pm. | More Info
🌱 9/17 - Fall Plant Sale Party - East Atlanta Village Farmers Market is doing a fall plant sale with free seeds and compost, rain or shine, 4-8pm at 572 Stokeswood Ave. | More Info
🏈 9/17 - Bills v Lions Watch Party - Any Bills fans out there? Anthem reader Laura is hosting a watch party at The Pub for the Bills vs Lions game and trying to round up a neighborhood Bills crew. Grab a drink, bring a friend, all fans welcome. 8pm. | More Info & RSVP
🧵 9/17 - Visible Mending Night - Learn hand-stitching and mend your own torn clothes at Cabbagetown Art Center, 6pm. No experience needed, all materials provided. | More Info & Register
🍂 9/17-9/20 - Little Tart After Dark: Autumn Equinox - Little Tart in Grant Park is celebrating fall with special food and drink specials Thursday through Sunday, 5-9pm, 90-degree weather be damned. No reservation needed, just show up. | More Info
🔭 9/17 & 9/18 - Observe the Moon Night - Fernbank Science Center opens up one of the largest public telescopes around for a free look at the moon, 8:30-10pm both nights. Free and open to everyone, seasoned stargazers included. | More Info
Ok so their event-namer must have been on vacation this week. -Connor
🍺 9/18 - LUKR Beer Dinner - Five lagers, four chef-curated courses, and a guided tasting at New Realm Brewing. A brewer and chef share the tasting notes and pairing inspiration as you go. 21+, Friday 6-8pm. | $61.45 | Tickets & Info
🎸 9/18 & 9/19 - BBQ & Live Blues at Pure Quill - Pure Quill Superette is doing two nights of barbecue and live blues, 6-10pm both evenings. | More Info
🏈 9/19 - Skye's Sic 'Em Watch Party - Sweet Auburn Barbecue is throwing a Dawgs watch party for Georgia vs. Arkansas with $3 drafts, a Jittery Joe's-spiked White Russian, and a Big Dawg Platter to get you through it. First 15 guests get a free can of UGA x Jittery Joe's coffee. Festivities at 11am, kickoff at noon. | More Info & RSVP
🎨 9/19 - Forward Warrior Street Fest - GVG Events and Forward Warrior shut down Wylie Street in Cabbagetown for a one-day block party: live mural painting from 50+ artists, 50+ vintage and handmade vendors, DJs, food trucks, and drinks. 11am-5pm. | More Info
🎤 9/19 - Karaoke Against Cancer - Ale Yeah! hosts a karaoke night raising money for the Lechowicz Innovation Fund at Winship Cancer Institute. Donate $20 or more and get 20% off purchases that night. 6-10pm. | More Info
🎉 9/19 - Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Festival - Reynoldstown's 30th annual block party at Lang-Carson Park, 12-7pm: live music, food trucks, merch, an artists market, kids zone, and a tiny 5K. | More Info
🌳 9/19 - Ormewood Forest Native Planting Prep - Help Friends of Ormewood Forest prep the ground for native plantings, 9am-1pm. No experience needed, and every volunteer gets a t-shirt. | Sign Up
📢 9/19-9 /21 - Shaky Knees Music Festival - Shaky Knees is back at Piedmont Park this weekend with The Strokes, Twenty One Pilots, and Gorillaz headlining, but before you get too excited, tickets are technically sold out. You’ll have to go on the re-sale markets to get in there. But if you do, I bet you’ll have a blast. | More Info
🎨 9/20 - Frenemies Bracelet Workshop - Bead your own "friendship" bracelet with Lowkey Lyss at Haugabrooks Gallery, 12-3pm. Letter beads, colorful beads, and sounds by Feevah. All materials provided. | More Info & RSVP
🐾 Park Pet Supply is offering a free sample of chicken chips with any 2 Swell Gelato for Dogs cups or a 4-pack of King of Pups or Bear and the Rat frozen yogurt, through the end of September.
Introducing… Indy
Neighborhood: South Atlanta
About: Indy is the sweetest blue heeler and big sister to a 4 month old. She tries to herd/“protect” the stroller from anything with wheels on the beltline. Skateboards are her weakness.
Fun Fact: She gets so excited at meal time that she pulls out all her tricks all at once - stay, sit, lay down, roll over etc.
Thank you to Nicole & Dakota for sharing Indy 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!
Today’s updates are presented by Benjy Rose, the Less Ridiculous REALTOR®. Real talk: buying or selling a home is the most ridiculous transaction you can participate in. Benjy’s goal is to make it Less Ridiculous for you. Looking to buy or sell on the east side? Click here to connect with Benjy.
😎 Online magazine Brooklyn Of aims to crown the coolest neighborhood in 150 cities around the world — aka the Brooklyn of those cities (🙄). According to them, EAV takes the crown in Atlanta thanks to “abundant used vinyl, dive bars, ubiquitous street murals, and big-wheel racing.” Little Five Points, Old Fourth Ward, and Reynoldstown were named runners-up.
🚧 Junkman’s Daughter in L5P is getting a facelift. Work is expected to take about a month, with a brief pause in between.
🎳 The Comet now has $5 bowling until 10pm, $3 after, every Friday this fall.
⛳ Atlanta City Golf has a new look and identity, uniting four municipal courses including east side staples Candler Park and Browns Mill. | More Info
🧑💼 If you’re a small business owner, check out start:ME. It’s a 3ish month accelerator program associated with the Emory Business School. Applications are now open. Interested? Learn more here or RSVP for a free (virtual) info session on 9/22.
🚲 Reminder: The Atlanta E-Bike Rebate Program is accepting applications until 9/22.
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