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Happy Thursday to all 5,646 of you. We say it often but we mean it. Thanks for reading. Thanks for telling your friends about us.
As a way to really say thank you, we’re throwing an Anthem Anniversary Assembly on Thursday, 9/10. We’re putting together some small swag bags and some awesome sponsors like Highland Mortgage are pitching in to make sure we have some chips & salsa to get the party started.
Who: Anthem Readers & Friends
What: Casual happy hour vibes (FREE)
When: Thursday, September 10th from 5-7pm
Where: El Tesoro
How you can get involved:
RSVP so we know what to expect
Sponsor the event. Think Chips and Salsa courtesy of [YOUR COMPANY HERE] and/or a coupon or item in our event swag bags.
Ok, 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.
🌯 Friendly reminder: El Tesoro does Taco Tuesday. And Birria Thursday.
📋 Heads up: Heritage — coming soon to Summerhill — is now accepting reservations. Last I checked, the nearest open seat was on 9/22… but that may be old news by the time you read this!
🍔 More good news for Summerhill: Smiley’s Burger Club will take over the former How Crispy location on 10/1. Smiley’s has been on my list for awhile and I plan to be there on opening day! Not only have I heard great things, but the owner Ean is awesome - James
🍕 Speaking of openings, Spina Pizza opens today at the Atlanta Dairies after about 5 years of delays. Look for old world pizza and great wine.
☕ Dancing Goats rolled out their fall menu with a Pumpkin Pie Latte, a Blackberry Sage Shaken Espresso, a Toasted Coconut Matcha, and a Protein Masala Chai Latte, plus seasonal pastries from The Mission Bakery.
🥪 Motorboat is doing half off sandwiches on Friday for their second anniversary, plus drink specials, a Banana Bar pop-up, and DJ SUNSCRN from 6 p.m.
🍦 Big Softie has a new tomato sorbet made with golden citrine cherry tomatoes from Love is Love Farm. It's vegan, and yes, you read that correctly.
☕ Finca to Filter dropped The Dessert Course, a seasonal menu of six drinks including a Churro Latte, an Orange Creamsicle cold brew, and a Pistachio & Cardamom Latte.
🍔 Southern Belle says the A-Town Burger won't be around much longer. It runs Wednesdays and Thursdays only, so plan accordingly.
🥖 Bona Fide Deluxe is running The Butler through Sunday: roasted rosemary chicken, garlic white sauce, mozzarella and provolone, spring mix, roasted red peppers, and sun dried tomatoes on an Alon's Tuscan hoagie roll.
These Bona Fide specials start on Wednesdays and end on Sundays. I went on Tuesday and every other person tried to order the weekly special only to be heartbroken. I was there for my usual… the Hot Italian- Connor
🌮 Jolene Jolene just launched weekly specials. First up: birria tacos with consommé for dipping.
🍊 The Essquirt at Recuerdos is a zero-proof Paloma with housemade grapefruit cordial and a habanero kick, served matcha or spro. Summer drinks run through September 28.
🍜 Onikuma Izakaya is running a Summer Noodle House popup at Babygirl on Hosea on 8/28-29, 9/4-5. Tonkotsu, spicy sesame chicken, and vegan shoyu ramen all land at $20, plus a full bar and guided sake tastings.
🍰 The "Sweet" in Sweet Auburn BBQ earned its keep this week. There's a rotating slushie that changes flavors weekly, and a case of layer cakes to pick from.
🥯 East Pole Coffee is now serving Brooklyn Bagel Deli at their Plaza on Ponce location. Sausage, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel, alongside the coffee you were already there for.
🍻 New Realm rolled out a new happy hour on the Beltline, Monday through Friday from 4 to 7. Canned beers are $5.50, cocktails are $7, and food starts at $7 for loaded fries, fried brussels, or queso.
🦐 My wife and I went to Poor Hendrix for a snack and a drink, and she nearly changed up our entire evening gameplan when she saw the Thai style poached shrimp on the menu. Cooler heads prevailed but we will certainly be back soon. - James
🅰️ 9/10 - An Anthem Anniversary Assembly - We’re going to be hanging with our friends over at El Tesoro on Edgewood from 5-7pm. Complimentary drinks & snacks & Anthem swag while supplies last, thanks to Highland Mortgage. | FREE | RSVP Here
🪴 8/26-8/29 - Lush Plant Co. 6th Anniversary - One day of celebrating wasn't enough, so Lush is running special sales and a raffle all the way through Saturday. | More Info
⛳️ 8/27-8/30 - The TOUR Championship - The best golfers in the world will be in our backyard competing for a measly $40 in prize money. Up to 2 kids under 15 get in free with an adult. | More Info
Parking is a mess, but Green Office Golf has a super convenient shuttle running from downtown Decatur.
👩🎤 8/27 - Dolly: A Tribute Drag Show - Listen, if anyone’s gonna throw a great Dolly Parton tribute show, it’s Mary’s in EAV. Need I say more? | More Info
🎷 8/28 - Jazz on the Lawn - Callanwolde opens its outdoor amphitheater for year 27 of the series, with New Orleans-born pianist Dr. Tyrone Jackson and friends. Bring a blanket, a chair, and your own food and drink. Gates at 6:30, music 7:30 to 9:30. | More Info
🎉 8/28 - Avondale Estates Centennial Kickoff - Avondale turns 100, and the street festival on Franklin between Olive and Pine runs 6 to 9 p.m. Expect a DJ set from Commune, a Kidz Zone, improv shows at 7 and 8, a DeKalb History Center exhibit, and a centennial beer brewed by Wild Heaven. | FREE | More Info
🧜♀️ 8/29 - Summer Lovin' Market - Cryptid Creatives is back at Harmony Park in Oakhurst with 20+ local vendors, a live DJ, and a teen maker zone, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grab an icee from Oakhurst Market next door. | FREE | More Info
🍷 8/29 - Side Saddle End of Summer Party - Side Saddle is closing out summer with brunch until 3 p.m., Rodeo Hour until 6, then live music from The Bolo Boys. Two hours of validated parking, and it's Beltline accessible. | More Info
🎭 8/29 - Cage Match Grand Finale - Dad's Garage wraps its month-long improv tournament at 10 p.m., with Never Leave Me as the last team standing between BlackGround Improv and a clean sweep. | More Info
📻 8/29 - WRFG’s Zine Fest - WRFG is celebrating one year of their Zine club with a mini festival highlighting independent Zine’s from across Atlanta on a wide variety of subjects. | More Info
🎷 8/30 - Little Tart Jazz Night - Free live jazz from Control Group at Little Tart in Grant Park, 5 to 8 p.m., with the After Dark bar open. Seating is limited and first come, first served, so get there early. | FREE | More Info
🔮 8/30 - The Market at Estoria - No Surrender Vintage Collective brings handmade and vintage vendors to the Estoria lot from 2 to 8 p.m. Hyacinth Healing Arts is doing tarot readings at sliding scale pricing. | More Info
🍄 8/30 - Mushrooms 101 - Two ways in at La Semilla: the 11 a.m. chef demo with Catawba Mushroom Partners, which comes with a box of four to five varieties to cook with all week, or the patio pop-up from 1 to 4 p.m. if you just want to shop. | 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… Ruthless
Neighborhood: Glenwood Park
About: Despite her name, Ruthless is all sweetness. This lovable golden retriever is equal parts cuddle bug, Caren West PR mascot, and professional attention seeker who never misses an opportunity to make a new friend or convince someone to share a treat. She can be a little shy at first, but once you've earned her trust, you've got a best friend for life.
Fun Facts: Ruthless starts every day with a walk on the Atlanta Beltline, believes standing up for hugs is a perfectly acceptable greeting, and is a proud alum of Adopt A Golden Atlanta.
Thank you to Caren for sharing Ruthless 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, I learned MARTA updates their bus routes 3 times per year, on average. An update just occurred, and you can learn about the changes here.
✈ Hartsfield-Jackson Airport released a bunch of new and easily accessible resources on their website. It’s easy to check parking decks, security wait times, arrival times, and more.
😂 Whiplash Comedy Club (coming to PCM) is now hiring, along with 26 other local spots. Find them all on the Anthem Job Board.
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