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THE ROOF AT PONCE CITY MARKET UNVEILS ALL-NEW MINIATURE GOLF COURSE, PLUS REIMAGINED GUEST EXPERIENCE

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 4/27/26

Adventures Await with The Roof’s 18-Hole Mini Golf Course, Weekday Tee Time Happy Hour, SK8 The Roof, Nightly Laser Show, Boardwalk Games & Rides, & More

The Roof at Ponce City Market announced today the opening of its new, 18-hole miniature golf course, plus new ticket options, allowing guests general admission access with the chance to “choose your experience” by adding mini golf. Opened in 2016, The Roof at Ponce City Market sits 10 stories above the iconic community hub’s historic main building and features classic boardwalk games and rides at Skyline Park, elevated American dining at 9 Mile Station, world-class cocktails at 12 Cocktail Bar, a multi-tiered bar, gaming parlor, and private events space at RFD Social, and a rooftop roller skating rink, SK8 The Roof.

Set against the iconic Atlanta skyline, The Roof continues to offer a one-of-a-kind destination for dining, drinks, play, and events. The new mini golf experience was completely redesigned from the ground up by legendary golf course architect Bobby Cupp, known for his work on iconic Atlanta courses like Druid Hills Golf Club and Bobby Jones Golf Course, and brings the same thoughtful design principles to a playful, rooftop setting. The course introduces a more dynamic, elevated style of play with enhanced contours, new challenges, and a modern aesthetic inspired by today’s most engaging golf experiences. Whether guests are visiting for a casual round, a competitive group outing, or a date night with a view, the new course delivers a fresh take on a classic favorite. 

New this season, The Roof is also introducing Tee Time, a weekday happy hour. Offered Monday through Friday from 3-5pm, Tee Time features half-price mini golf and three-dollar Lucky One Lemonade or Tea, creating the perfect midweek moment to step away from the day, grab a cocktail, and get a round in with friends, coworkers, or out-of-town guests. 

Guests can pair their visit to The Roof with food and beverage offerings at 9 Mile Station or stop by 12 Cocktail Bar, which now hosts a monthly dinner series, Speakeasy Supper Club. The experience begins with cocktails at 12 Cocktail Bar before moving to the Roebuck Room for a family-style dinner. Plus, RFD Social, a 16,000-square-foot multi-level destination equal parts speakeasy, parlor, and rooftop hideaway, offers cocktails poured with precision, parlor games, and gatherings full of vintage glamour.

Back again this spring and summer is SK8 The Roof, the rooftop roller rink with high-energy vibes and skyline views with a nostalgic twist, and the nightly, high-energy Laser Light Show at 9:15pm. This unforgettable visual experience under the stars is projected directly onto Ponce City Market’s iconic tower and paired with lively music for the ultimate vibes. The show is included with admission to The Roof, so every guest can get a view of the action.

Alongside the mini golf renovation, The Roof has introduced “choose your experience” ticket options, allowing all guests to enjoy general admission access ($15+ for adults, $7+ for kids 12 and under) to The Roof’s boardwalk games, rides, and SK8 The Roof, with the option to add mini golf ($12 for adults, $7 for kids 12 and under). Kids ages three and under are free to visit The Roof and play mini golf, and The Roof is open to all ages all the time. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets and more information about admission to The Roof are available here.

“We’ve always believed The Roof should feel like a place you can come back to again and again,” said Mandy Slater, owner of Slater Hospitality. “Not every visit looks the same, and now it doesn’t have to with our new flexible tickets. You can come up for the views, grab a drink, meet friends, and when you’re ready, jump into a round of mini golf that feels new each time you play it.”

EL SUPER PAN AT PONCE CITY MARKET AND THE BATTERY UPCOMING EVENTS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 4/23/26

Events going on at El Super Pan – photo: Imprints

El Super Pan at The Battery

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Second & Fourth Sunday of Each Month (NEXT: April 26) – Despechá Sing-Along

DJ Kiya Lacey sets the vibe, and guests can sing their hearts out to classics in English and Spanish every other Sunday. No RSVP is needed and entry is free. Guests can order from the regular food & beverage menus, and the full schedule with timing is below. 

  • April 26, 4-7pm
  • May 10, 5:30-8:30pm
  • May 24, 5:30-8:30pm
  • June 14, 5:30-8:30pm
  • June 28, 5:30-8:30pm

First & Third Sunday of Each Month (NEXT: May 3) – Salsa Classes with Clahvay Dance Collective

Clahvay Dance Collective hosts free salsa classes at El Super Pan The Battery every other Sunday. No RSVP is needed and entry is free. Guests can order from the regular food & beverage menus before and after salsa! 

  • May 3, 6:30-9:30pm
  • May 17, 4:30-7:30pm
  • June 7, 4:30-7:30pm
  • June 21, 4:30-7:30pm

Every Friday & Saturday, 11pm-2am – Noche Tropical 

El Super Pan offers a high-energy experience where guests can dance, have fun and enjoy salsa, bachata, reggaeton and Latin classics spun by great DJs. On Fridays, DJ Luis Trevino has a residency at El Super Pan, while DJ Luii Alva plays on Saturdays. The late night menu is available HERE. No RSVP is necessary, and entry is free.

Every Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm – Prix Fixe Lunch

El Super Pan’s three-course prix fixe lunch option includes several choices so guests can enjoy a full meal for $19. Every plate is made fresh each day and served with the same friendly energy that defines their kitchen. The menu includes:

  • FIRST COURSE (choice of):
    • Soup of the Day
    • Tropical Salad
    • Two Empanadas 
  • SECOND COURSE (choice of):
    • Rice & Bean Bowl (Pick a protein: sofrito chicken, roasted pork OR ropa vieja)
    • ½ Cuban Sandwich (Served with tropical chips)
    • ½ Media Noche Sandwich (Served with tropical chips)
  • THIRD COURSE (choice of):
    • Cinnamon Churros 
    • Guava & Cheese Pastelito

Daily, 4-7pm – Happy Hour

Guests are invited to enjoy $5 beers and $6 rum punch every day. *Happy hour is not available on game days.

Daily, all day – Super Café

Coffee lovers can indulge in Cuban-style coffee for $3-5 – all day, every day! Guests can ask the restaurant about receiving a punch card, which they can use to receive a tenth coffee for free. 

Every Sat. & Sun., 11am-3pm – Refreshed Brunch Menu 

El Super Pan offers a variety of new brunch options alongside bottomless mimosas on the weekends. Highlights include Buttermilk Pancakes with tropical fruit & coconut whipped cream, Dominican Breakfast with mangú, Dominican salami, fried cheese & fried eggs served with avocado & pickled shallot and Mallorca Completa with fried eggs, bacon, Swiss cheese & American cheese on Puerto Rican brioche bun dusted with powdered sugar. The full menu is available HERE. *Drink specials vary on game days.

Sun., May 31, 4-8pm – Arena Sound Band Plays Live

Live band, Arena Sound, will play at El Super Pan at the Battery on May 31. 

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El Super Pan at Ponce City Market

Daily, All Day – Cuban Sandwich Super Pack

Available for pick-up or dine-in, the Cuban Sandwich Super Pack feeds around four to six people and includes four Cuban sandwiches, rice & beans and a salad – all for $39! Orders may be placed HERE.

Daily, 9am-Noon – Breakfast

For guests on the go, El Super Pan’s breakfast is available from 9am-noon daily at Ponce City Market! The line-up includes:

  • Mallorca Sandwich – fried eggs, bacon, butter, swiss & American cheeses on a sweet, fluffy Puerto Rican brioche bun & finished with powdered sugar. The Mallorca bread or “Pan de Mallorca” is the star of the show here; the sweet, fluffy bread originated in Spain and became a popular staple in Puerto Rico. See HERE for Chef Hector making a Mallorca Sandwich from start to finish! 
  • Pastelitos (Guava & Cheese or Seasonal Savory options) – flaky puff pastry stuffed with guava & cheese or seasonal savory fillings. Pastelitos were born from Spanish pastry traditions married with Cuban flavors – especially guava, which is a common and favorite filling. At El Super Pan, the culinary team serves them both sweet and savory, always flaky and packed with flavor. 
  • Fried Egg Cubano – fried eggs, ham, salami, pickles, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard & mojo on pan Cubano; a classic Cuban sandwich with the addition of a fried egg.

Every Friday, 6pm – Placita at Ponce (plus free salsa classes every other week!)

El Super Pan invites guests to enjoy Puerto Rican vibes, music, dancing, $8 drinks, $5 snacks and good times every Friday at the Ponce City Market location. Plus, Clahvay Dance Collective will offer free salsa lessons starting at 8pm every second and fourth Friday. No RSVP is needed – open to the public & entry is free.

PONCE CITY MARKET TO HOST EARTH DAY CELEBRATION WITH GEORGIA FORESTRY FOUNDATION & FRIENDS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/30/26

Located on The Trestle, Celebration will Feature Engaging Activities & Demonstrations, Smokey Bear, a Youth Scavenger Hunt & More

Ponce City Market announces its annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25 with Georgia Forestry Foundation and friends. Free and open to the public, the event will be from 10am to 3pm at The Trestle, the breezeway connecting Ponce City Market to the Atlanta Beltline.

Hosted by the Georgia Forestry Foundation, and sponsored by Georgia Power, this event will feature a diverse group of leading forestry and environmentally-focused non-profits, including Georgia Grown, Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Conservancy, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Trust for Public Land, Birds Georgia, and Fernbank Science Museum. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore engaging activities and demonstrations, check out a youth scavenger hunt, meet Smokey Bear, and more.

Walking and biking to the Earth Day Celebration is encouraged. For those arriving by car, parking is suggested on Level 3 of Ponce City Market’s Main Parking Deck, accessible via the ramp adjacent to Pancake Social.

PONCE CITY MARKET DEBUTS MARKET EAST IN THE CENTRAL FOOD HALL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/29/25

Boom Boom Bao, Lime Tiger & Uwu Asian Dessert Co. to join Umbrella Bar & VIỆTVANA in the Central Food Hall’s Newly Redesigned Wing, Now Featuring Five Asian Culinary Concepts

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Take Place on Thursday, June 5 at 4:30pm Followed by a Grand Opening Event from 5-9pm 

Ponce City Market is celebrating the grand opening of Market East, a newly redesigned wing inside the acclaimed Central Food Hall, on Thursday, June 5. With colorful, layered, and humble design drawing inspiration from small pedestrian streets and food market culture, Market East is located on the first floor with entrances across from The Roof’s Ticket Booth in The Courtyard and through the existing Central Food Hall by Collier Candy Co.

To mark the occasion, Ponce City Market and VIỆTVANA will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:30pm on opening day. From 5-9pm, the public is invited to a grand opening celebration featuring samplings from the new stalls, music from a DJ, live art, and performances by traditional lion and dragon dancers.

Market East’s opening will debut three new pan-Asian dining concepts created by Dinh Tran and Khanh Dang, the husband-wife team behind VIỆTVANA. Together with VIỆTVANA and Umbrella Bar, these new eateries complete Market East, offering an expanded range of Asian culinary experiences.

“We’re thrilled to debut Market East and introduce a dynamic space where visitors can further immerse themselves in the rich flavors and culture of Asian cuisine,” said Adam Schwegman, director and head of retail leasing at Jamestown. “It’s always rewarding to see our tenants’ creative visions come to life, and we’re looking forward to expanding our partnership with the Vietvana team.”

The new concepts include:

  • Boom Boom Bao – a Vietnamese bao and dim sum restaurant specializing in steamed bao buns (“baozi”) and dumplings served in a traditional grab-and-go format. The menu features up to 10 different stuffings made fresh daily with the stall divided into two sections: one for bao and another for dim sum. Boom Boom Bao also offers a cold vegetables and herbs station, a rice and vermicelli carb station, Thai-inspired dishes, and protein stations with BBQ chicken, pork, pork chops, and vermicelli noodle salad. It will be open for breakfast and lunch daily.
  • Lime Tiger – a customizable bento box concept focused on Southeast Asian street food open for lunch and dinner service. The “build your own bento box” approach allows people to build their own tray with rice, a protein like rotating fish or pork options, a garnish, and special seasonings and sauces from the most popular and traditional flavors of Asia. The Lime Tiger team will help guide diners on optimal flavor pairings, making the dishes more customizable than traditional pho restaurants. The decor and branding play on food carts from across Southeast Asia, and in describing the name, the owners say Lime Tiger is a celebration of what unifies these diverse cultures. 

“Limes because they add brightness to every dish, and tigers because of their beauty and agility,” Tran says.

  • Uwu Asian Dessert Co. (pronounced “oh-woo”) – features Japanese-inspired sweet treats, desserts, and milk teas to evoke that euphoric “first taste” feeling. Customers can select from 12 different tea options brewed fresh using a machine similar to an espresso maker. The menu also features specialty waffles that are crispier and fluffier than traditional American recipes and Vietnamese shaved ice, made with a special “snowflake ice” technique that creates a light, creamy texture with sweetness primarily coming from toppings rather than the ice itself. The brand is a mix of cute and craft in an unapologetically Japanese pop art style, with a nod to the concept of kawaii, meaning cute or endearing in Japanese.

“Our goal has always been to introduce people to the depth and joy of Asian cuisine in a way that feels accessible and exciting,” said Tran. “Each of these new concepts is rooted in the street food traditions we grew up with and love. With Boom Boom Bao, Lime Tiger, and Uwu, we’re creating spaces where food is not just about flavor, but also about culture, connection, and curiosity. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share more of Asia’s incredible diversity with Atlanta.”

Along with the new additions, VIỆTVANA will continue offering its signature and delectable phở, house-made noodles and fresh bánh mì sandwiches, expanding its menu with new soup flavors including curry and spicy soups. Umbrella Bar also continues to provide a lively taste of traditional Korean food with a twist.

PONCE CITY MARKET ANNOUNCES 2024 ‘EARTH WEEK AT PONCE’ CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS 

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 4/10/24

Lineup includes Community Events, a Two-Day Sustainable Businesses Market, Environmental Stewardship Workshops, Networking Events, & More

 Ponce City Market announces it will host Earth Week at Ponce, a multi-day celebration featuring free and open-to-the-public community events sponsored by Rivian, a two-day sustainable businesses market, workshops on environmental stewardship, networking events for professionals in the sustainability field, and more, from Thursday, April 18 through Monday, April 22, 2024. Attendees will have the chance to engage with green technology, participate in recycling initiatives and learn from leaders in environmental advocacy. 

Hosted at Ponce City Market and organized by Atlanta Green Market, the series of events aims to inspire, educate, and empower the community. The event is targeting Blue Standard verification by Oceanic Global, which recognizes events that work to minimize event-related waste while showcasing the power of community and consumer choices in advancing market-based solutions to environmental challenges.

The lineup includes:

  • Thursday, April 18, 6-8pm – Atlanta Women in Sustainability Meetup at Rivian’s Showroom: This gathering is an invaluable opportunity for women passionate about sustainability to connect, share insights, and learn about leadership and support within the sector. Tickets for the free event are available here, and food and drinks will be provided.
  • Friday, April 19, 5-8pm – Climate Techies Meetup at Rivian’s Showroom: Attendees will dive into the world of innovation at this meetup, which will provide a unique platform for founders, investors, and corporations in the climate technology and sustainability sectors to connect, share ideas, and explore cutting-edge solutions to combat climate change. Tickets are available here, and food and drinks will be provided.
  • Saturday, April 20, 3-6pm – Climate Fresk Workshop at Rivian’s Showroom: This free, interactive workshop is designed for both novices and experts and invites the public to explore climate science, using IPCC reports to help participants understand and act on climate issues. Tickets are available here, and food and beverages will be provided.
  • Sat., April 20 & Sun., April 21, 10am-3pm – Earth Week at Ponce’s Sustainable Businesses Market at The Shed & The Trestle: Ponce City Market invites the public to The Shed and The Trestle, the open-air community spaces located where Ponce City Market meets the Atlanta BeltLine, to explore a diverse array of local, sustainable products and services committed to sustainability over two days. On Saturday, Georgia Forestry Foundation (GFF) is bringing together environmental and nature-focused non-profits for a “Back to Nature” celebration. Participants include Georgia Aquarium, Zoo Atlanta, Trees Atlanta, and Chattahoochee Nature Center, among others. Sunday’s market theme is “Happy People, Happy Planet” and will feature vendors including Fresh Harvest, Compost Now, The Rounds, Vertical Activewear, Atlo and more. No tickets are needed for this drop-in market.
  • Monday, April 22, 5-8pm – Atlanta Sustainability Showcase on The Roof’s Terrace: Located on The Roof at Ponce City Market and sponsored by ATDC Georgia Tech, this showcase will more than an event; it will focus on the movement towards a greener, more sustainable future and bring together bright minds and passionate individuals in the sustainability sector – from local government officials and industry innovators to major corporations, small businesses, startups, and community organizations. This gathering will be a unique opportunity to bridge gaps, share knowledge, and ignite collaboration across all sectors working towards environmental stewardship in our state. Tickets ($30) are available here. 

“Positioned as a pivotal gathering for those eager to engage with sustainability champions, explore innovative green brands, and actively participate in impactful environmental initiatives, Earth Week at Ponce 2024 stands out as an essential destination,” says Tyler Thompson, Founder & CEO, TESS Co-op & organizer of Earth Week at Ponce. “Whether you’re seeking to forge connections with peers who share your commitment to the planet, uncover sustainable solutions that align with your lifestyle, or play a role in driving meaningful change, Earth Week at Ponce offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the movement towards a more sustainable Atlanta.”

Designed with sustainability in mind, Ponce City Market is committed to employing green practices throughout the property and has been awarded numerous accolades such as LEED Gold Certification (LEED Gold Core & Shell, LEED for Homes, LEED Gold CI – Jamestown Office), the Urban Land Institute’s Global Award for Excellence, BOMA International TOBY Award, PEDS’ Golden Shoe Award, and ULI Atlanta’s Project of the Year, among others. The building showcases Jamestown’s vision to take a 100-year-old building and make it green. 

With a focus on building community connections, Ponce City Market incorporates a pedestrian network, public green spaces, and access to the Atlanta BeltLine corridor—all within the revitalized historic property. Ponce City Market encourages the use of alternative transportation methods through 530+ bike parking spaces, direct access to Atlanta’s Beltline trail, and a complimentary shuttle to and from MARTA for tenants and employees. Ponce City Market also offers on-site Zipcars and designated pickup and drop-off locations for rideshare vehicles.

As part of Ponce City Market’s next phase, 619 Ponce is Atlanta’s first Georgia-grown mass timber building utilizing a regional supply chain and is targeting net-zero carbon operations, LEEDv4 Core & Shell certification, and Fitwel certification. 619 Ponce comprises four stories and includes 88,000 square feet of office space – 57,000 of which has been leased by Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) – and 27,000 square feet of retail space – 18,000 of which will house Pottery Barn. In addition to outdoor space on every level, the building’s biophilic design features natural wood columns and ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows with operable panels. Jamestown broke ground on 619 Ponce spring 2022, the building topped out in June 2023, and completion is expected this spring. 

In 2020, Jamestown made a formal commitment to achieve net zero operational carbon emissions portfolio-wide by 2050 and adopted all 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As a partner in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Better Climate Challenge, Jamestown is committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 50 percent within 10 years and sharing best practices to help other organizations transition to a clean energy future. 

Additionally, Jamestown has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), pledging to reduce its Scope 1 (property-generated) and Scope 2 (landlord-generated) greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2030, from a 2018 base-year, and to measure and reduce its Scope 3 (third party-generated) emissions.

PONCE CITY MARKET TO HOST FESTIVE HAPPENINGS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/6/23

Lineup includes a Winter Solstice Celebration featuring Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir & Callanwolde School of Dance, Misfit DIY Wrapping Co., Saturdays with Santa Activations, Festive Pop-Ups, The Roof’s Skate the Sky, Igloos & Noon Year’s Eve Party, and More

Ponce City Market will celebrate the most wonderful time of year with merry happenings for everyone. Festivities throughout the holiday season include:

MISFIT DIY WRAPPING CO. & MISFIT MAKERS WORKSHOPS:

Misfit DIY Wrapping Co. (Saturdays & Sundays, Dec. 2-17 & Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 21-23, Noon-7pm) – Come one, come all and stop by Misfit DIY Wrapping Co. to jazz up gifts for giving! Open from noon-7pm on Saturdays and Sundays December 2-17 plus December 21-23, guests will be able to wrap gifts purchased at PCM with a misfit assortment of paper, ribbon and doo-dads at Ponce City Market’s do-it-yourself wrapping and decorating factory on the second floor of the Central Food Hall. Suggested donations will benefit RoleCall Theater, a non-profit, independent theater located at Ponce City Market. The theater produces and exhibits plays, films, and live comedy acts in its indoor and outdoor theater spaces at the community hub.

Misfit Makers Workshops with Archer Paper Goods (Mondays, Nov. 27 & Dec. 4, 11 & 18 from 5:30-7pm & 7:30-9pm) – Archer Paper Goods will host holiday workshops on Mondays during the holiday season at Misfit DIY Wrapping Co., located on the second floor of the Central Food Hall! Each date will offer two sessions, 5:30-7pm and 7:30-9pm, and themes will include envelope decorating, vintage postcard printing with Mirely Cabral of For The Press, and Cross-Stitched Christmas with Nicole LaBranche of Spot Colors. On December 18, Archer Paper Goods will host a free, drop-in Wrapping Paper Making workshop. Additional details about each workshop and registration info will be available soon on Archer Paper Goods’ website here. 

Misfit Makers Workshops with Scraplanta (Tuesdays, Dec. 5, 12 & 19, Noon-3pm & 4-7pm) – Scraplanta, a local non-profit on a mission to make Atlanta’s art scene more sustainable and accessible by collecting and reusing old art and classroom supplies, will host art workshops for all ages the first three Tuesdays in December at Misfit DIY Wrapping Co., located on the second floor of the Central Food Hall. Each week’s workshop – Gaudy Garlands on December 5, Unconventional Wreaths on December 23 and Toilet Paper Candles & Poinsettias on December 19 – will be free and open to the public from noon-3pm and 4-7pm. Check Scraplanta’s event calendar for registration and more details – coming soon.

SATURDAYS WITH SANTA:

Photos with Santa (Saturdays, Dec. 2-16, Noon-3pm) – Dash over to The Yard at Ponce City Market for a selfie with the jolly man in the red suit! Guests are invited to bring their own cameras to snap a photo with Santa. If the weather is frightful, Santa will be spreading holiday cheer on the second floor of the Central Food Hall next to The Village Retail and Bar Vegan.

Sips with Santa (Saturdays, Dec. 2-16, 3-4pm) – Old Saint Nick will enjoy a few festive drinks with market goers at Ponce City Market’s Bar Vegan (Dec. 2), Atrium (Dec. 9), and Excuse My French inside Citizen Supply (Dec. 16).

TRADITION THURSDAYS – LIGHTING CEREMONIES:

Little Candles Day Workshops & Lighting Ceremony (Thurs., Dec. 7) – A popular Colombian holiday celebration, Little Candles Day (Día de las Velitas) will be celebrated at Ponce City Market throughout the day on Thursday, December 7. The public is welcome to sign up for a candle making workshop at Linwood Court Candles & Decor (registration here) and stop by Misfit Wrapping Co., located on the second floor of the Central Food Hall, for a drop-in lantern making activity for all ages. Little Candles Day will culminate with a lantern lighting ceremony on The Yard at 6pm. 

Festival of Lights Menorah Lighting Ceremony (Thurs., Dec. 14, 6pm) – Join Ponce City Market and Chabad Intown for a traditional menorah lighting ceremony to celebrate the Festival of Lights! This year’s celebration will take place on The Yard with music, live entertainment, and refreshments.

Winter Solstice Celebration with Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir & Callanwolde School of Dance (Thurs., Dec. 21)

6:30pm: In celebration of the Winter Solstice on December 21, Ponce City Market will host a festive evening with a dance performance from Callanwolde School of Dance’s Pro Prime Movers, under the direction of Jerylann Warner, with music from the Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir & Band, under the direction of Dr. Patrice E. Turner. The performances will be located on the second floor of the Central Food Hall. 

7:30pm: Outside on The Yard, Lifecycles + Celebrations creator, Claudia Pineda, will conjure a magical evening with Solstice activities that will enchant what is possible for the winter cycle.

Kwanzaa Celebration (Thurs., Dec. 28, 6pm) – With a mission to support Black-owned brands seeking a home for their product, The Village Retail is a retail experience rooted in storytelling and upward mobility, and intersects cause, culture, retail and community. Details will be announced soon for a Kwanzaa celebration hosted by The Village Retail. 

ROASTING & TOASTING FIRE PITS ON THE YARD:

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays Nov. 24-Dec. 22, Noon-4pm – Get warm and cozy with your nearest and dearest outside on The Yard this holiday season! Guests will be able to gather ‘round Solo Stove fire pits and purchase s’more kits for toasting and hot cocoa for sipping. Tickets will be available here soon.

WEST “PEACE” PASSAGE:

Picture Yourself in the Passage (Ongoing Throughout December) – Ponce City Market will invite visitors to the shiny, sparkly, and all-lit-up West “PEACE” Passage to snap photos with a Tree of Peace. The festive photo area will be in the passage on the west side of the property, where Archer Papers Goods, gorjana, Sugarboo & Co, Allbirds, and Ponce Denim Co are located.

Letters to Santa with Archer Paper Goods (Ongong, Dec. 1-16) – Naughty or nice, Archer Paper Goods will welcome all who believe in Santa to write letters to the jolly man himself! Printed letters can be picked up at shops throughout Ponce City Market, including Paradiso Plant Shop, Collier Candy Co., and Archer Paper Goods, filled out then mailed to the North Pole. There will be a mailbox for letters to Santa at Archer Paper Goods, located in the West “Peace Passage” from December 1-16.

Stuff Your Stocking with Sugarboo & Co (Fri., Dec. 8, 15 & 22) – Sugarboo & Co. will host a stocking stuffer pop-up in the West “Peace” Passage on Friday afternoons on December 8, 15 and 22. Stockings will be available, and guests can fill each with goodies from the shop. Sips and treats will be provided while shopping.

FESTIVE EVENTS & POP-UPS:

The Blitzen Room at Biltong Bar (Opening Wed., Nov. 22) – Biltong Bar is “Up to Snow Good” as they transform their space for the fourth annual holiday pop-up: The Blitzen Room. The restaurant will feature swanky, vintage Christmas decor and seasonally themed cocktails from Chartreuse Hot Chocolate to Frozen Egg Nog.

The Village Retail Holiday Markets (Sat. & Sun., Nov. 25 & 26 and Sun., Dec. 3, 10 & 17 from Noon-5pm) – Kicking off the holiday season on Small Business Saturday, The Village Retail will host makers markets featuring products made by Black creators, located along the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail at The Shed and in the Trestle at Ponce City Market. Attendees will be able to shop clothing, accessories, beauty, and more. Makers interested in being a vendor can apply here.

Holiday Social Bar on The Roof (Opening Fri., Nov. 17) – Just inside the tower lobby, the Holiday Social Bar will welcome Roof-goers with an over-the-top experience bursting with whimsical, floor-to-ceiling decor and holiday-inspired cocktails from an award-winning beverage team. Drinks include the likes of Sleigh Fuel, served hot with Old Grandad BIB Bourbon, Eggnog, Cinnamon & vanilla, and Christmas in Miami, made with Coconut Cartel Rum, mint, lime, bitter orange & angostura. No reservations required.

MixMas at 12 Cocktail Bar (Opening Fri., Nov. 17) – 12 Cocktail Bar will be home to a swanky holiday bar located in the tower on The Roof this holiday season, and every Friday night, they’ll host holiday themed cocktail classes. Reservations are highly recommended and can be booked at 12cocktailbar.com.

SKATE THE SKY:

Opening Fri., Nov. 24 – Back for a seventh year, The Roof at Ponce City Market invites guests to “Skate the Sky.” Ten stories above Ponce de Leon Avenue, the Rooftop Terrace will feature a 3,500-square-foot ice skating rink open seven days a week. All-access tickets will be $30 for adults and $22 for children, and include ice skating, unlimited gameplay, and admission to The Roof. Reservations will be available beginning November 1 and include 50 minutes of skating, skate rentals, and unlimited gameplay at Skyline Park. Skaters must be at least five years of age to skate, and individuals under 12 must be accompanied by an adult skater. Hours for the rink will be the same as The Roof’s regular operating hours, available here. 

IGLOOS ON THE ROOF:

Opening Fri., Nov. 24 – Cozy up this holiday season in private, six-person igloos on Ponce City Market’s Roof, located alongside the ice skating rink and at 9 Mile Station! Skate the Sky’s rink-side igloos will be available for all ages and 21+ parties (based on time and day). Premium igloos will open on weekdays starting at 3pm for all ages and come with a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine or round of hot chocolate. Skate the Sky igloos include general admission to The Roof, skate rentals, 50 minutes of skate time, and unlimited games and rides at Skyline Park (when available). Reservations are now available here.

After ice skating guests are invited to Après Skate at Nine Mile Station. This holiday season, 9 Mile Station will transform into a Swiss woodland chalet with cozy igloos overlooking the skyline of Atlanta. The restaurant igloos will offer full-service dining, plus general admission to The Roof and unlimited games and rides at Skyline Park. Reservations for 9 Mile Station igloos are now available for booking here.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS ON THE ROOF:

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration (Sat., Dec. 31, 10am-3pm) – Skyline Park will host an all-ages, family-friendly celebration to ring in 2023 as guests countdown to Noon. All-Access tickets include admission and gameplay, and can be pre-purchased online here or at the door.

New Year’s Eve Dinner at 9 Mile Station (Sat., Dec. 31, 4pm–10pm) – 9 Mile Station will offer an unforgettable prix fixe dinner available for guests who book a holiday igloo or table at the restaurant to ring in the new year. Reservations can be made here.

Ponce City Market will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (November 23, 2023) and Christmas Day (December 25, 2023). Shops will close at 6pm on November 22 and December 24 and 31. For the latest on holiday happenings, please view Ponce City Market’s events calendar here.

12TH ANNUAL SUNDAY SUPPER SOUTH

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/2/23

SUNDAY SUPPER SOUTH – THE ANNUAL BENEFIT SUPPORTING THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION® – RETURNS TO ATLANTA FOR ITS 12TH YEAR ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 AT PONCE CITY MARKET

Hosted by Renowned, James Beard Award-Winning Chef Anne Quatrano of W.H. Stiles Fish Camp, Bacchanalia, & Star Provisions 

Celebrating Rising Chefs in Atlanta

Friends and guests will celebrate Atlanta’s rising chefs and engage all five senses to raise funds for the James Beard Foundation®, when Sunday Supper South returns to Ponce City Market on Sunday, October 15. This year’s event will be hosted again by James Beard Award-winner Anne Quatrano, beloved Atlanta chef and owner of Bacchanalia, Star Provisions Market & Cafe, and W.H. Stiles Fish Camp. Tickets are now available here.

The chef lineup, below, will spotlight up-and-coming local chefs influencing the region’s ever-evolving dining scene, and their unique creations will reflect the best of the city’s cuisine in a collective harvest feast.

Festivities will begin at 5:30pm with a cocktail reception at Ponce City Market’s new residential building Signal House. The cocktail hour will highlight the beverage side of Atlanta’s dining experience with drinks from local industry vets and passed hors d’oeuvres. Following, guests will gather around festive tables at The Shed, Ponce City Market’s open-air gathering space alongside the Atlanta BeltLine, to enjoy an elevated, family-style, farm-to-table dinner showcasing the latest and greatest of Atlanta’s creative talents. Chefs will prepare seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms through Retaaza on Big Green Egg, the event’s official grilling partner and sponsor. Retaaza is a Georgia-based social enterprise that is on a mission to make local food more accessible and affordable by directly supporting communities’ farmers through food rescue and more, reconnecting the state’s consumers to their food, and feeding families struggling with food insecurity.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the James Beard Foundation, which celebrates and supports the people behind America’s food culture, while pushing for new standards in the restaurant industry to create a future where all have the opportunity to thrive. Through the mantra of Good Food for Good®, the organization is committed to providing chefs and other leaders in the food community with the support, tools, and resources they need to make our food culture more sustainable, equitable, and delicious for everyone.

This is the seventh year that Sunday Supper South will take place at Ponce City Market. Since first opening in 2015, Ponce City Market has been credited as a catalyst for revitalizing Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood. It has become a must-visit place on travelers’ Atlanta bucket lists, a beacon in Atlanta’s skyline, and a destination for locals to gather, shop, eat, work, and live. 

PONCE CITY MARKET ANNOUNCES ‘PUNK FOODIE @ PONCE’ TO OPEN FALL 2023 IN THE CENTRAL FOOD HALL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/24/23

Culinary Pop-Up Accelerator will Host Chef Residences, a Monthly Rotation of Chefs Serving Weekend Brunch, & Themed Collaboration Dinners on Mondays 

 Ponce City Market announces Punk Foodie, an Atlanta pop-up restaurant curator and storytelling platform that amplifies and cultivates the city’s thriving underground and independent food scene, will open a food stall in the Central Food Hall this fall. Named Punk Foodie @ Ponce, the concept will be a restaurant and chef accelerator, with a rotating, curated roster of pop-up chefs that represent the often unheralded diversity and talent driving Atlanta’s future restaurant landscape.

With a mission to champion budding local chefs, grant their culinary creations broader exposure, and enhance their commercial success while enriching Atlanta’s culinary scene, Punk Foodie @ Ponce will be home to one- to two-month chef residences, a monthly rotation of pop-up chefs serving weekend brunch, and themed chef collaboration dinners on Mondays. Guests will be able to explore a variety of cuisines and dishes not easily found across the city.

“Pop-up chefs are creating pictures of the new South through local and global ingredients served in styrofoam take-out boxes from borrowed kitchens and 10×10 tents with tabletop fryers all over the city,” says Sam Flemming, Founder of Punk Foodie. “Now, with the new food stall at Ponce City Market, we’re helping pop-up chefs accelerate to the next level by allowing them to test concepts, build a brand and establish a track record as a means to open brick-and-mortar restaurants that will drive the evolution of Atlanta’s dining scene.”

Upon opening, Ganji will take up residence in the new food stall and serve Asian-inspired fast fusion – American fare infused with Asian essentials and flavors. Ganji Founders Jess Kim and Jun Park are culinary school graduates of Le Cordon Bleu and Culinary Institute of America, respectively, and have extensive experience in kitchens and management positions at multiple Atlanta restaurant groups including Korean Wives, Seed Hospitality and Castellucci Hospitality Group. Other chefs slated for the first month include Mighty Hans (Taiwanese-American), Krupana (Bosnian-ish) and Jimmie’s Jerk Chicken (American Jerk & BBQ). The chefs for a Fripper’s Hot Dog night will be announced in September.  

Chefs who are interested in being part of the accelerator program are invited to claim a chef profile on the Punk Foodie ‘pop-up finder’ app. Chefs are selected based on app analytics of their activity and Punk Foodie’s deep understanding of the pop-up scene. 

When Punk Foodie Founder Sam Flemming moved to Atlanta, he fell in love with the city’s burgeoning underground dining scene filled with pop-up chefs and food trucks – aspiring restaurateurs serving some of the most interesting, cutting-edge, authentic, and unique food in Atlanta. The whole thing reminded him of a punk rock scene, but for food. This interest led him to launch Punk Foodie in 2021. Today, the Punk Foodie platform consists of @punkfoodie.atl Instagram account, a weekly newsletter, a weekly column in Rough Draft Atlanta, the Road Crew foodie content agency, an events arm that curates chef-driven events like Punk Foodie Fest, and the ‘pop-up finder’ Punk Foodie app. With the launch of Punk Foodie @ Ponce, Punk Foodie now has an integrated and powerful platform that generates content, builds community, provides information, and offers tangible business opportunities to pop-up chefs and the broader independent restaurant scene driving the evolution of the Atlanta dining.

Since opening to the public in 2015, Ponce City Market has become a must-visit place on travelers’ Atlanta bucket lists, a beacon in Atlanta’s skyline and a destination for locals to gather, shop, eat, explore art and cultural happenings, live, and more. Small business owners – both retailers and restaurateurs – have turned their dreams into realities at Ponce City Market, with many starting as pop-ups or within Citizen Supply and expanding into their own spaces, like Pizza Jeans, Cake Culture, Modern Mystic Shop, and Elk Head Clothing. One of Atlanta’s few female restaurateurs, Tal Baum, opened her first concept Bellina Alimentari in 2017, and since has opened a second restaurant at Ponce City Market, Atrium, and Aziza and Falafel Nation at Jamestown’s property Westside Provisions District. Her sixth concept, Carmel, opened earlier this summer at Jamestown-owned Buckhead Village.

PONCE CITY MARKET CELEBRATES EARTH DAY THIS APRIL WITH HAPPENINGS AROUND PROPERTY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 4/12/23

Events include Atlanta Green Market, Georgia Forestry Foundation Party, and Debut of the Torus Arch – a Mass Timber Architectural Installation

In the spirit of Earth Day, Ponce City Market is hosting a series of green initiatives and events with an environmentally conscious focus on Saturday, April 22.

“While Jamestown focuses on sustainability, social responsibility, and environmental initiatives year-round, Ponce City Market celebrates Earth Month each year by showcasing all of the sustainable practices used throughout its historic buildings, highlighting businesses that are doing their part to minimize their environmental impact and bringing people together through events like Atlanta Green Market,” says Becca Timms, Director of ESG, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility at Jamestown. “These events are a great way to tell our story, and we’re excited to bring together partners like the Georgia Forestry Foundation and other local non-profits that are working hard to make Georgia more sustainable.”

The Earth Day lineup includes:

  • Atlanta Green Market’s 2023 Earth Day Celebration (Sat., April 22, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) – Atlanta Green Market’s second annual Earth Day celebration will feature roughly 50 of Georgia’s most promising, up-and-coming sustainable businesses. The list of local companies that are working diligently to advance market-based solutions to environmental problems includes Eutree, Shades of Green Permaculture, and Squeaky Green Cleaning Company. Attendees are invited to discover, shop, and support the “buy green” movement.

Atlanta Green Market is a subsidiary of The Environmental Solutions Store (TESS) based in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 2021, TESS aspires to become a trusted consumer marketplace for non-polluting/low-polluting alternatives to polluting goods and services. Atlanta Green Market is a volunteer-led event sponsored by ClimeCo and inspired by the writings of TESS co-founder and long-time ecology and business writer, John Thompson. He’s also the author of The Environmental Entrepreneur: Where to find the profit in saving the Earth (1992). John’s 30-plus years of research, ponderings, and writings inform the science-based labeling methodology used to define what “green-business” really means.

  • Georgia Forestry Foundation Earth Day Celebration (Sat., April 22, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) – The Georgia Forestry Foundation (GFF) will host a party with some of Atlanta’s beloved nonprofits and educational and advocacy groups for a fun and interactive day showcasing the importance of forestry to Georgia. Join GFF, Georgia Forestry Commission, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Georgia Audubon, Georgia Public Broadcasting, The Southface Institute, Trust for Public Land, Fernbank Museum, Longleaf Alliance, and Georgia Conservancy for virtual reality experiences, giveaways, live animal encounters, and of course, Smokey Bear. GFF will be handing out 500 t-shirts sponsored by Georgia Power. Located in The Trestle at Ponce City Market, it will be fun for the whole family. Please visit georgiaearthday.org for more information.
  • Debut of Georgia Forestry Foundation’s Torus Arch (Sat., April 22) – On view at Ponce City Market’s courtyard starting April 22, GFF’s Torus Arch is a mass timber pop-up sculpture designed and fabricated by Atlanta-based Formations Studio. The piece is made out of five-ply Southern yellow pine cross laminated timber (CLT) manufactured by SmartLam in Dothan, Alabama. The Torus Arch was made possible by support from the U.S. Forest Service Wood Innovations program, Jamestown, Georgia-Pacific, StructureCraft, and SmartLam. The architectural installation will introduce visitors to all things mass timber, providing information about the sustainability benefits of mass timber, alongside information about the upcoming 619 Ponce mass timber office building set to debut as part of Ponce City Market’s next phase. 

The property recently began construction on 619 Ponce, which will be built utilizing cross laminated timber (CLT), with a portion of the timber sourced from trees grown on Jamestown’s timberland in Georgia, and a regional supply chain that reduces the project’s transportation emissions. Designed with a focus on sustainability and wellness, 619 Ponce is targeting net neutral operational carbon, LEED Core & Shell certification, and Fitwel certification. 

Designed with sustainability in mind, Ponce City Market is committed to employing green practices throughout the property and has been awarded numerous accolades such as LEED Gold Certification (LEED Gold Core & Shell, LEED for Homes, LEED Gold CI – Jamestown Office), the Urban Land Institute’s Global Award for Excellence, BOMA International TOBY Award, PEDS’ Golden Shoe Award, and ULI Atlanta’s Project of the Year, among others. The building showcases Jamestown’s vision to take a 100-year-old building and make it green. 

With a focus on building community connections, Ponce City Market incorporates a pedestrian network, public green spaces, and access to the Atlanta BeltLine corridor—all within the revitalized historic property. Ponce City Market encourages the use of alternative transportation methods through 500+ bike parking spaces, direct access to Atlanta’s Beltline trail, and a complimentary shuttle to and from MARTA for tenants and employees. Ponce City Market also offers on-site Zipcars and designated pickup and drop-off locations for rideshare vehicles.

In 2020, Jamestown made a formal commitment to achieve net zero operational carbon emissions portfolio-wide by 2050 and adopted all 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As a partner in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Better Climate Challenge, Jamestown is committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 50 percent within 10 years and sharing best practices to help other organizations transition to a clean energy future. 

Additionally, Jamestown has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), pledging to reduce its Scope 1 (property-generated) and Scope 2 (landlord-generated) greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2030, from a 2018 base-year, and to measure and reduce its Scope 3 (third party-generated) emissions.

Ponce City Market is currently under construction on its next phase, which includes 619 Ponce, a mass timber building made of locally sourced timber, a flexible-stay hospitality living building featuring 405 furnished units with short-term and long-term stay options, and Signal House, a multi-family rental building. The project will add density to the existing site via a regional, cross laminated timber-centered design that is also all-electric, highly efficient, and committed to LEED and Fitwel certifications. Jamestown is using its unique business structure partnerships in the timber and real estate industries to tackle an industry-wide challenge in a way that is replicable and will likely have impacts well beyond this single project.

PONCE CITY MARKET TO HOST SUNDAY SUPPER SOUTH

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/16/22

Hosted by Renowned, James Beard Award-Winning Chef Anne Quatrano of W.H. Stiles Fish Camp, Bacchanalia, Floataway Cafe & Star Provisions 

Honoring the South’s Harvest from Local Farms, Menu will Feature Dishes from Chefs Across Georgia

After a three-year hiatus, Sunday Supper South, the annual charity dinner held to raise funds for the James Beard Foundation®, will return to Atlanta on Sunday, November 6 at Ponce City Market. Created to embrace the simple cooking philosophy and inspired by the harvest of the South, Sunday Supper South is hosted by Anne Quatrano, beloved Atlanta chef and owner of Bacchanalia, Star Provisions Market & Cafe, W.H. Stiles Fish Camp and Floataway Cafe. Tickets are now available here.

This year, the event will honor the region’s harvest with a vegetable-forward menu featuring dishes from a dozen-and-a-half Georgia chefs who will incorporate produce from local farms like White Oak Pastures, Riverview Farms, Woodland Gardens, Crystal Organic Farm, Sweet Grass Dairy and more. The chef lineup will be announced soon.

The evening will kick off at 5:30pm with a cocktail reception along the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail at The Shed, with drinks from Atlanta’s top beverage industry vets and passed hors d’oeuvres. Following, guests will gather around festive communal tables in Ponce City Market’s third floor Trestle to enjoy a plated dinner highlighting Georgia’s creative talents and artisan producers. The night will end with a dessert station featuring treats from some of Atlanta’s most talented pastry chefs.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the James Beard Foundation®, which celebrates and supports the people behind America’s food culture, while pushing for new standards in the restaurant industry to create a future where all have the opportunity to thrive. Through the mantra of Good Food for Good®, the organization is committed to providing chefs and other leaders in the food community with the support, tools and resources they need to make our food culture more sustainable, equitable and delicious for everyone.

This is the sixth year that Sunday Supper South will take place at Ponce City Market. Atlanta’s historic, mixed-use community hub features a Central Food Hall, serving as home to both established chefs and emerging new talent across the country, as well as fashion and retail shops, residential lofts, offices for innovation and technology companies, and more. Ponce City Market recently broke ground on its next chapter, which is converting underutilized areas to productive economic and community use. Jamestown looks forward to adding more than 700,000 square feet of new live, work and shop space to the property. More details about the next phase is available here.