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ATLAS GOES UNDERGROUND WHILE THE GARDEN ROOM POPS UP THIS SUMMER

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/10/23

With a Kitchen Remodel Underway, Atlas + The Garden Room Offer Unique Summer Spins for the Next Seven Weeks
Reservations Are Now Open, Don’t Miss These Limited Time Experiences
 

Atlas and The Garden Room are taking guests to places they haven’t been before for a limited time only. Both restaurants have created a set of unique dining experiences for guests to enjoy through July and early August. This summer, Atlas guests are invited to go underground with Atlas Underground in the Maisonette Room of the St. Regis Buckhead, enjoy exclusive libations in Atlas Tavern (the bar area of the restaurant), and delight in decadent pastries in a whole new way in the Choux Box aka Papillion Room (Private Dining Room of Atlas). The Garden Room has also introduced its Summer Staycation Pop-Up Series, a series of rotating culinary experiences featuring elevated takes on comfort food.
 
“What do you do when your kitchen needs a refresh, and you have two restaurants to run? You get creative, you improvise, and you find ways to innovate while you renovate,” explained Atlas + The Garden Room Culinary Director Freddy Money. “We’ve rolled out a variety of unique, one-time-only dining offerings that offer an impeccable experience while tapping into the lightness of summer and fun vacation/staycation vibes.”
 
Here are more details on all the ways you can dine with Tavistock Atlanta’s offerings this summer, before each experience ends:
 
ATLAS Underground + The Tavern at Atlas:
Located in the Maisonette Room of the St. Regis Buckhead, Atlas Underground takes the Atlas culinary experience to new heights (or, more fittingly, exciting lows). The experience takes guests on a gastronomic adventure highlighting powerful flavors, textures, and the freshest ingredients. Atlas Underground features the restaurant’s acclaimed Chef’s Tasting Menu, along with three-tiered wine pairings from its renowned cellar. Guests of Atlas Underground may enter through the Maisonette front entrance located to the right of the hotel valet as they arrive, or they may enter from the hotel lobby, by using the hallway to the right of the Salon. Reservations are limited for Atlas Underground and are available Wednesday – Saturday, 6:00 –10:00 p.m.
 
The Tavern at Atlas is the bar area in the front of the Atlas dining room. The Tavern serves an array of beverage offerings, including curated mocktails, delicious cocktails, and wine selections from the renowned Atlas cellar. Atlas Tavern will also feature dishes from The Garden Room’s Summer Staycation Pop-Up Series. Reservations for the Tavern are available Wednesday – Thursday 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. and Friday – Saturday 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.
 
The Garden Room:
The Garden Room is giving guests a taste of vacation with its Summer Staycation Pop-Up Series. Complimenting the relaxed vibe the summer weather brings, each exclusive experience will generate a buzz that guests won’t want to miss. The Summer Staycation Pop-Up Series will feature three distinct culinary experiences, all focused on guilty pleasures. While the dishes take inspiration from American comfort food classics, the series also emphasizes innovative cocktails and sommelier selections. The June pop-up is already underway and features the theme “Burger & Lobster,” and features an array of indulgent plates, including the Hamptons Delux, a lobster roll featuring butter-poached lobster, remoulade, celery, chives and lemon zest on a toasted Parker house roll, and the Savage Burger, featuring a Westholme beef patty topped with seared foie gras, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, and truffle mayo. The July and August pop-ups will feature more fun and delicious summer menu items that leave guests wanting more. Reservations for each Summer Staycation Series pop-up are available Wednesday – Thursday 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. and Friday – Saturday 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
 
Choux Box in the Papillion Room at Atlas:
The Papillion Room at Atlas has transformed into a boutique pop-up experience for the summer months called Choux Box. This unique pastry concept was created by Atlas Executive Chef Freddy Money and Pastry Chef Eric Snow, and focuses on an innovative approach to pastry, using only the finest ingredients to create unique flavor combinations that delight the senses. Each pastry is carefully crafted to taste incredible while exuding a sense of luxury and elegance, making it a delectable masterpiece. Starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, guests will have the opportunity to explore the Choux Box Pastry Boutique, where they can indulge in delectable Choux pastries and savor a delightful combination of Caviar and Champagne, brought to them in collaboration with Moët Hennessy. Stay tuned for the full announcement on this experience.
 

5CHURCH BUCKHEAD ELEVATES THE DINING EXPERIENCE WITH NEW WEEKLY OFFERINGS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/10/23

Lunch at Brunch, Lunch in the Sunroom, Live Music Mondays, and Wine Wednesdays Lure Guests throughout the Work Week

5Church Buckhead, the renowned dining destination known for its innovative cuisine and vibrant atmosphere, is excited to announce the latest additions to its weekly offerings, designed to captivate guests throughout the week. Guests can make reservations via OpenTable.

·       Brunch at Lunch: Why limit the joys of brunch to just the weekends? 5Church Buckhead is breaking the mold by introducing brunch during lunch. The talented chefs have incorporated popular dishes from their renowned brunch menu into the weekday lunch offerings. Guests can now elevate their midday dining experience with a perfect blend of lunch and brunch offerings and indulge in mouthwatering brunch-inspired entrees including the beloved chicken and waffles Monday through Friday. View the Brunch at Lunch menu online.

·       Lunch in the Sunroom:  Guests can escape the chaos of the city and immerse themselves in a garden-themed sunroom oasis. 5Church Buckhead invites guests to enjoy their curated lunch dishes amidst lush greenery in the sunroom. The sunroom is open Monday through Friday, providing a serene space for a tranquil lunch experience. View the Lunch in the Sunroom menu online.

·       Live Music Mondays: 5Church Buckhead invites guests to kick off the week with soulful and melodic experiences. Every Monday night from 6-9 p.m., talented musicians will serenade guests with captivating performances. This experience is the perfect way to elevate a Monday evening and set the tone for a great week ahead.

·       Wine Wednesday: Wine lovers can embark on a journey of exquisite flavors during Wine Wednesday when 5Church Buckhead offers all bottles priced at $100 or less for half-price. Guests can delve into 5Church’s carefully curated wine list, featuring a diverse selection of reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling wines. Whether a seasoned aficionado or casual wine enthusiast, this is an excellent opportunity to discover and indulge in exceptional wines at a remarkable value.

WHEN:              

  • Brunch for Lunch starts July 7, 2023
  • Lunch in the Sunroom is now available
  • Live Music Mondays starting July 10, 2023, from 6-9 p.m.
  • Wine Wednesdays starting July 12, 2023

MAVEN RESTAURANT GROUP ONGOING EVENTS 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/10/23

Ongoing Events with Maven Restaurant Group: Live Music, Happy Hour, Lunch Specials and more!

Mon.-Sat., 4-6pm – Happy Hour at Lapeer Steak & Seafood

Every Monday through Saturday, guests are invited to belly up to the bar Lapeer Steak & Seafood for a special happy hour featuring the freshest summertime cocktails and $2 Chefs Pick Oysters. All oysters are sustainably sourced and available alongside the regular menu. To make a reservation, visit Lapeer’s website.

Every Fri. & Sat., 7-10pm – Live Music at South Main Kitchen

Every Friday and Saturday evening, South Main Kitchen invites guests to enjoy live tunes from local artists while indulging in menu favorites like Gumbo, Creole Pasta Monica, the Allgood Burger and a seasonal list of craft cocktails. Upcoming performances include:

  • Friday, July 7 – Live music featuring Jeremy Wayne Dean
  • Saturday, July 8 – Live music featuring Scott Clayton
  • Friday, July 14 – Live music featuring Harrison Bounds
  • Saturday, July 15 – Live music featuring Layne Denton
  • Friday, July 21 – Live music featuring Chris Butler
  • Saturday, July 22 – Live music featuring Keefe Klug

Every Week – Weekly Specials at Butcher & Brew Halcyon!

Butcher & Brew’s Halcyon location invites guests to enjoy a selection of weekly specials including discounted beer, burgers and bingo night! The line-up includes:

  • Mondays: Try the spot’s iconic Butcher Burger and a beer for just $15 (pre-tax)
  • Tuesdays: Ladies night! Featuring half-off all bottles of wine and $8 select cocktail specials.
  • Wednesdays: It’s “Wing Wednesday”! Purchase an order of wings and get a second order of equal amount for half-off. $20 beer buckets & $14 beer flights also available.
  • Thursdays: Musical Bingo! Begins at 7pm – prizes for first, second and third place will be awarded, plus $20 beer buckets and $14 beer flights will also be available.

Mon.-Fri., 11am-3pm – New Lunch Specials at Butcher & Brew

Butcher & Brew is offering a new lunch special! Weekdays from 11am-3pm, the menu’s selection of salads and bowls are available for $18.99 and include a choice of protein and a soft drink. Available at both the downtown Alpharetta and Halcyon Forsyth locations. 

Every Month – Burger of The Month Special at Butcher & Brew

Each month, both locations offer a unique burger available exclusively for that month. Past burgers have included The Milo made with double smashed patties, American cheese, diced onion, house pickle & a special sauce all atop a pressed bun and The Ares, a double smash patty, house made tzatziki, red onion, sliced tomato, crumbled feta & arugula. All burgers of the month are announced on their Instagram here.

TURN UP THE SUMMER HEAT WITH JULY EVENTS AT THE WORKS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/10/23

Summer is always better at The Works, and with a calendar full of family-friendly events this July, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the Upper Westside’s largest mixed-use gathering destination! From live music every weekend, trivia nights and axe-throwing competitions, it’s always an exciting day at The Works.

The full July events lineup is outlined below:

Summer Soul-stice

Saturdays in July from  2 – 5 p.m.

Spend your Saturday afternoon at The Works with friends and family while enjoying live music at The Spur Stage! Bask in the summer weather and grab your favorite beer from Dr. Scofflaw’s Brewing or a tasty treat from one of the many food stalls inside Chattahoochee Food Works. This is a free, family-friendly event. See below for the full lineup or more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/summer-soul-stice-july

Saturday, July 8 featuring Davis & The Love

Saturday, July 15 featuring Coley Gilchrist

Saturday, July 22 featuring Mark Cooper Band

Saturday, July 29 featuring The Good Many

Karaoke at Fetch Park

Saturdays in July at 8 p.m.

Come howl the night away with your furry friends during Karaoke Night on Saturdays at Fetch Park! Enjoy refreshing drink specials, adorable playful pups and fun tunes. Come with or without a dog as no dog is required to attend. For more information on pricing and entry requirements for all dogs, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/fetch-karaoke-july. 

Chattahoochee Food Works Farmers Market

Sundays in July from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Grab your crew and check out the Farmers Market at Chattahoochee Food Works! Shop a variety of locally grown fresh produce to take home and make a gourmet meal. After shopping, grab your favorite beer from  Dr. Scofflaw’s Brewing or indulge in a tasty treat from one of the many food stalls at Chattahoochee Food Works. For more, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/cfw-farmers-market-july.

Industry Night at The Works

Mondays in July at 4 p.m.

Join The Works every Monday evening for Industry Night! Those who work in the hospitality industry are invited to make connections, have fun and enjoy exclusive specials from participating businesses around The Works. Industry Night is hosted by Your 3rd Spot, Fox Bros BBQ, Dr. Scofflaw’s Brewing, Taste Wine Bar and Market, American Axes, Fetch Park, Forum Cocktail Co. and Chattahoochee Food Works. Hours vary per business and to receive exclusive discounts, guests must register in advance as an industry member. For more information or to register, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/industry-night-july.

Chill Tuesday Happy Hour

Tuesdays in July from 4 – 6 p.m.

Tuesday evenings after work are best spent enjoying happy hour at Chattahoochee Food Works! Stop by with your friends or colleagues for good vibes, live entertainment, delicious bites, cocktails and learn about great deals from onsite vendors. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/chill-tuesdays-happy-hour-july.

Happy Campers: Kids Play Series

Wednesday, July 26 from 10 a.m. – noon

Join us for the Kids Play series this month! Bring the little ones to The Works for crafts, activities and a variety of featured guests that will engage the kids in a fun and educational way. A parent or guardian must stay with each child during the program. This is best suited for ages 4-9, but everyone is welcome! After the program, enjoy a delicious lunch from Chattahoochee Food Works or Fox Bros BBQ. Each session will be held at the Spur Stage and is weather dependent. See below on details for activities or for more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/happy-campers-july. 

Wednesday, July 26 Science Made Fun

Evening Indie Market

Wednesdays in July from 6 – 10 p.m.

Treat yourself to some retail therapy at the Evening Indie Market inside Chattahoochee Food Works! Bring your friends, grab your favorite beer from Dr. Scofflaw’s Brewing or a cocktail from the Center Bar and shop from a variety of local small businesses selling handcrafted goods, thrifted items and more. For more information,  https://theworksatl.com/event/cfw-indie-market-july.

Trivia Night at Fetch Park

Wednesdays in July at 7 p.m.

Join Fetch Park on Wednesday evenings in July for Trivia Night! Bring your trivia knowledge, pet some adorable pups and win exciting prizes. Trivia is free to play every week. Come with or without a dog as no dog is required to attend. For information on pricing and entry requirements for all dogs, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/fetch-trivia-july.

American Axes: Trivi-Axe

Thursdays in July at 8 p.m.

Only the smartest axe will win at Trivi-Axe! Bring your friends, your sharpest wit and your axe-cellent throwing skills for a night of trivia and axe throwing. Fuel up with a delicious bite to eat at Chattahoochee Food Works before putting your skills to the test during a one-hour round. There is a six-person limit per team. For more information or to register your team, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/trivi-axe-july.

Chattahoochee Food Works: Atlanta F.A.M (Fashion, Art & Music)

Thursdays in July from 6 – 10 p.m.

Join Chattahoochee Food Works for an artist market and exciting live creative experiences every Thursday evening throughout May! Atlanta F.A.M. (fashion, art and music) invites local artists, designers and DJ’s to share their work and create a space where community and culture intersect. For more information or to learn how to get involved, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/atlanta-fam-july.

Unleashed and Unplugged at Fetch Park

Fridays in July at 7 p.m.

Unleash and unplug from the week with live music every Friday at Fetch Park! Enjoy drink specials and groove to local musicians. Come with or without a dog as no dog is required to attend. For information on pricing and entry requirements for all dogs, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/fetch-live-music-july. 

Friday Night Vibes

Friday, July 7, 21 and 28 from 5 – 8 p.m.

Kick off the weekend with an evening of live music at The Spur Stage! Grab your favorite beer from Dr. Scofflaw’s Brewing or a cocktail from the Center Bar at Chattahoochee Food Works. Dance to an eclectic mix of old and new crowd favorites with your friends and family to wind down from the week. This is a free, family-friendly event. See below for the full lineup or for more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/friday-night-vibes-july.

Friday, July 7 featuring Francisco Vidal Band

Friday, July 21 featuring Casual Cadenza

Friday, July 28 featuring Cody Bolden and The Road Hands

Movie Night on Camp Street featuring Zoolander

Friday, July 14 at 6 p.m.

Unwind from the long week, kick back and relax at Movie Night on Camp Street! Laugh until you cry watching Ben Stiller’s popular comedy, Zoolander. Visit one of the food stalls inside Chattahoochee Food Works for a delicious treat or grab your favorite beverage from Dr. Scofflaw’s Brewing. This event is free and no coolers or tents allowed. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/movie-night-at-the-camp/. 

Summer Break Art Truck

Wednesday, July 19 through Friday, July 21 from noon – 4 p.m.

Show off your inner artist by painting a masterpiece of your own on the side of an art truck provided by Brella Studio! Located on Camp Street, guests will be able paint on the side of the truck or go inside for a fun arts and crafts project. This is a free family-friendly event and all ages are welcome. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/brella-art-truck-july.

Rhythm + Art featuring DJ Wahine and Eloise Shack Art

Thursday, July 20 from 6 – 8 p.m.

Grab your friends and join The Works at The Camp for a one-of-a-kind night full of music and live art! This monthly event features an exciting collaboration between a local DJ and a live paint artist who will create a unique painting in real time. The style of the piece will be reflective of and inspired by the music, and guests will have the opportunity to win the finished piece. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/rhythm-art-july-20/. 

National Tequila Weekend at Chattahoochee Food Works

Saturday, July 22 through Monday, July 24

Join Chattahoochee Food Works to celebrate National Tequila Weekend! Grab delicious bites from your favorite food stalls and enjoy a variety of margaritas from the Center Bar that are made with a range of tequila and flavors. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/cfw-national-tequila-weekend/. 

Could It Bae at Fetch Park

Friday, July 28 at 6 p.m.

Join Fetch Park every fourth Friday of the month for “Could It Bae”, sponsored by Atlanta dating app Hatched. Enjoy giveaways and a live DJ spinning energetic tunes while you mix and mingle with fellow dog lovers and meet some new friends or a potential match while petting and playing with some of the cutest pups from all over the city. Come with or without a dog as no dog is required to attend. For more information on pricing and entry requirements for all dogs, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/fetch-could-it-bae-july-28/. 

ART FOR A GOOD PAWS 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/10/23

Sunday, July 16 at Distillery of Modern Art

1-5pm

Distillery of Modern Art and SPS Productions are bringing together local artists for a good “paws”. On Sunday, July 16th, art and animal lovers are invited to view and purchase works from new and seasoned artists, watch live canvas painting, explore Distillery of Modern Art’s signature and new summer cocktails, nosh on snack and more. A portion of proceeds from the art sales will benefit Planned PEThood of Georgia, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping pets and the people who care for them by providing innovative programs and affordable services. Art for a Good Paws is free to attend and all ages are welcome. For more information, visit  https://distilleryofmodernart.com  or call 404-482-2663. Distillery of Modern Art is conveniently located at 2197 Irvindale Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341, in close proximity to MARTA. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @distilleryofmodernart.

More information and to reserve a spot. Free – here.

ATLANTA HAPPY HOUR GUIDE

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/3/23

Everything from Happy Hours, drinks and food specials, specialty nights, happy hour and weekly events around Atlanta so you have a one place to find a carefully curated list, all in alphabetical order.

Aziza

Sunset Happy Hour Mon-Friday 5-7:30pm

Sunset Hour Patio Party, 1st and 3rd Thursday 6-9pm

Details: Cocktail specials, $12 cocktails

Suggestions: You really can’t go wrong with Aziza’s strong cocktail program, any of the cocktails on the special menu will be top notch. Stay for appetizers!

Bastone!

Aperitivo Hour – Traditional Happy Hour 4-6 Everyday

Details: $10 select pastas, $8 Vermouth cocktails, Half off select mozzarella and meats, $7 and discounted select appetizers, $10 cocktails, $10 wine.

Suggestions: You should must go for one of their $10 pastas like the Amatriciana shown, grab one of their delicious apps like the shishito peppers, enjoy an amazing $8 vermouth Carpano Bianco with citrus wash or $10 cocktail of your choice. Wine your thing? Select wines are $10. Feeling a charcuterie board? Half off select cheese and meats – ask your server!

Bulla

Traditional Happy Hour, daily 3-6pm

Details: $8 cocktails, $7 select wine, discounted appetizers.

Suggestions: For the cocktail, check out the $8 Ladykiller, or if wine is your thing, they have $7 red or white to choose from, and this white wine was great! Appetizers run $6 for their most popular app: patatas bravas or their ham croquettes or if you want something healthy, their blistered shishito peppers are only $8.50!

Chattahoochee Food Works

Georgia’s Largest Happy Hour, Tuesdays 4-6pm.

Details: $2.50 select tacos at Taqueria La Luz, BOGO hand rolls at Flying Sushi, $8 loaded tots and Patty and Franks, and you’ll need to see each vendor for their offering, subject by week and to change.

Suggestions: $2.50 select tacos pork and beef is an amazing deal, as well as the BOGO hand rolls, and well, just about everything you can get on this happy hour. Load up on all your favorite stalls!

Chido & Padre‘s

Traditional Happy Hour Monday-Thursday 5-7pm and Friday-Sunday 4-7pm, also Taco Tuesday is every tuesday.

Details: $7 select margaritas and wine, $5 beer, discounted appetizers. Taco Tuesday: Tequila Tasting with taco order.

Suggestions: $7 3 Chili Spicy Margarita or Ginger Mango, if wine is what you want then they have red and white to choose from. Pair any of these with $9 chicken flautas, guacamole for $8, spicy and tomatillo salsa for $4, and a queso blanco for $6.

City Winery

$5 Classic Wine Flights Monday-Thursday 4-6pm

Details: $5 Classic Wine Flights (4)

Suggestions: This is a good one because it has an array of white, red, and rose wines and is shareable! City Winery also now offers Soul Pairings on Mondays – 6 Wines for $15 Paired with Six Specially-Curated Five-Song Soundtracks from 5-7 pm.

Ecco

Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-6pm

Details: Featured menu with cured meats & cheeses, beets, anchovy pintxo, olives & more; two featured $7 cocktails, and $7 wine.

Suggestions: Grab a board and sip on one of the $7 cocktails and $7 wine. Even if it isn’t on the happy hour menu, get the fried goat cheese balls! Epic. Please note that menu items on the happy hour are subject to change.

El Super Pan – Ponce City Market

La Placita Happy Hour every Friday, 6-9pm

Details: $6 empanadas and light bite special, select $8 mojitos and cocktails. The 2nd and 4th Friday of the month visitors can dance the night away with group dance lessons, dancing, and DJ.

Suggestions: The chicken empanadas are the a must try and wash it down with an $8 lemon mojitos. Stay for dancing!

Forzo Storica

Night in Rome, Thursday Happy Hour 6:30-9:30pm

Details: $10 classic cocktails, wines, and a DJ to set the mood.

Suggestions: Enjoy their boozy Il Martini with a plate of pasta, a glass of wine with an appetizer, or even just sip a froze on the patio. The drinks are all just $10 on Thursday!

Grana

Aperitivo Hour – every day 3-6pm

Details: $10 little bites, $9 vino, $11 cocktails, $6 beer, and $12 whole pizza

Suggestions: $10 little bites like our favorite veal meatballs or the broccoli paired with their crisp white wine selection. Pizza is always a good idea like the New Yorker paired with their sensational Atlanta Metropolitan cocktail. Their house beer would also be a good pair with the pizza!

Iberian Pig

Jamon Happy Hour Monday-Thursday 5-6pm and Friday 4-5pm (Buckhead); Decatur Monday-Friday 5-6pm

Details: $24 Jamon board with a selection of meats, cheese, vegetables, and crustini. $5 red wine, white wine, and Sangria. $5-8 add-ons to the Jamon board like stuffed pepper dew, marinated olives, almonds.

Suggestions: Sip on a crisp white wine while enjoying the Jamon board meats and cheese, add all of the add-ons because they are all so good paired with the meats!

Lapeer

$2 Oyster Happy Hour with cocktails Monday-Saturday 4-6pm

Details: Freshest summertime cocktails and $2 Chefs Pick Oysters.

Suggestions: You must try their fresh oysters and pair them with some amazing cocktails like the Gettin Figgy With It. Like tiki cocktails? Ask Richard for a tiki cocktail! All oysters are sustainably sourced and available alongside the regular menu.

Lingering Shade

Weekly Cocktail Special on Wednesday and Thursdays

Details: $9 weekly cocktail Happy Hour on Wednesday and Thursday. They also have a free bar snack shown below.

Suggestions: Get the cocktail special, like the Corps Reviver we got when there, as well as snack on the snack mix!

Lure

Happy Hour, Monday-Saturday 4-6pm

Details: $7 select wines red & white, $7 Daily Finesse Elixir, Happy hour bites ranging from $1.50 oysters to $7 hushpuppies.

Suggestions: First thing we’d try is the hushpuppies paired with the ceviche and pair it with the daily finesse elixir! If you’re still hungry grab a glass of white wine and the pork boa or blackened fish taco. They also have old bay fries!

Mission and Market

Daily Drink Specials

Details: $9 cocktails at the bar.

Suggestion: A stellar old fasioned and or tangy Lychee Martini and don’t forget to ask for complimentary popcorn (bar only).

North Italia

Happy Hour Monday – Friday 3-6pm

Details: $5 select wine, $5 craft beer, and an assortment of deals on appetizers, pizza, and charcuterie.

Suggestion: Make sure to get there early and sip on $5 white wine or $5 craft beer. Pair it with their amazing meatballs!

Postino

Drink Specials before 5pm everyday

Bottle and Board Monday and Tuesday after 8pm

Details: $6 select wine and $6 pitchers of select beers before 5pm on weekends and 6pm on weekdays. Select bottles of wine and a bruschetta board or specialty board $25, Monday-Tuesday nights after 8pm.

Suggestions: Get there early for $6 crisp white wine or a select draft pitcher. They have a great selection of bruschetta, so get over there for the bottle and board too.


Rina

Low Tide Happy Hour, Monday-Friday 4-7pm

Low Tide Patio Party, 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 6-9pm

Details: $10 select cocktails, $7 wine.

Suggestions: Definitely try their $10 cocktails, we got a delicious bourbon cucumber Beach Punch, and a crisp $7 white wine (they also have red). Stay for their LOADED Hummus No 2 or a trio of mezze!

Rooftop L.O.A.

Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-6pm

Details: In the Restaurant bar and lounge: $2 East & West Coast Oysters, $30 Cocktail Tier, and ½ Off select bottles of wine.

Suggestions: This changed since we went. They have a great cocktail program so you can’t go wrong with any of their cocktails, wine, and pair them with the oysters or cocktail tier filled with fresh seafood.

Serena Pascifico

Ora Sociale Happy Hour, daily 3-6pm. Bar, Patio and Lounge!

Details: Special light bites, $10 cocktails, and wine specials!

Suggestions: Get the grilled citrus marinated lamb if it is on the menu that day or the caprese salad, both delicious.

The Big Ketch

Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-6pm

Details: $5 select wines, $5 boat drinks, $8 Froze, food specials from $4 to $14.95.

Suggestions: They have the best $5 boat drinks and $8 froze. They also have a $4 shrimp tacos and $14.95 lobster egg roll!

Tin Lizzy – all locations

Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-6pm, Taco Tuesday

Details: $5 Queso Blanco, $4 Fried Pickle, and $6 Tot Girl Summer loaded Tots, $5 Cinco Rita and more. Taco Tuesday: choose tacos like these Kale and Mushroom, Basic Burger, and grilled chicken tacos are only $2.75 and then $3 PBR Tall Boys, $4 all pints, and $5 Cinco Rita.

Suggestions: Get it all! $5 margaritas and tasty affordable apps every day and go on Tuesday for even better deals on tacos and beer.

Tre Vele

Cocktail special at the bar

Details: $9 select cocktails at the bar, you will need to ask the bartender.

Suggestions: We loved their $9 love potion cocktail and the Italian standard, limoncello spritz!

The White Bull

Aperitivo Hour, everyday 4-6pm

Details: $10 cocktails, $7-$10 Little bites, $10 pastas, $9 wine, $4-6 beer, assorted meats and cheeses with all the accoutrements, $15 vermouth flight!

Suggestions: Get the $10 pasta like the Arrabiata and pair it with the $15 bartender chosen Vermouth flight (it comes with ice and club soda to add to each). They have great little bites like the roasted broccoli or crispy potatoes and pair it with their $10 Alpine Schorle.

Yao

After Work Specials, weekdays 5-6:30pm

Details: $6 champagne, $7-8 light bites and cocktails.

Suggestions: Get the $6 champagne in the cool flute glass and pair it with the spring rolls! Cocktails more your thing? Check out the Minty Fresh cocktail that’s only $7!

WILD HEAVEN BEER HOSTS ONE DAY ONLY CRAB TRAP AND TAP, SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023 

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/29/23

Summer Bash Will Feature Maryland Blue Crab From Harbour House Crab, Low Country Boil, EDB Micheladas, and More

All-You-Can Eat Tickets Are On Sale Now

Saturday, July 22nd 1pm


Summer at Wild Heaven is not just for cracking cold beers; it’s also for cracking apart delicious, fresh crab. On Saturday, July 22nd, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wild Heaven Beer is throwing an all-out summer bash in the Garden Club at West End— Crab Trap and Tap, an event inspired by the fun and tradition that is coastal living. Guests will enjoy fresh steamed Maryland Blue Crab, flown in from Harbour House Crabs, a Low Country Boil featuring an all-you-can-eat feast of shrimp, Pine St. Market sausage, corn, potatoes, and other fun salty summer treats. Jam out to live music from West End Steel featuring co-owner and brewmaster Eric Johnson at 1 p.m., followed by two yacht-rock-inspired sets from The Reebs, an Avondale institution. With community tables for enjoying shareables, the garage doors will be open for indoor and outdoor revelry, and a cash bar ready to serve the perfect summer drinks, including the iconic Old Bay rimmed EDB-Micheladas, and the regular lineup of Wild Heaven beers. For more information or to purchase tickets to Wild Heaven Beer’s first Crap Trap and Tap for $69 plus fees, visit https://wildheavenbeer.com or call 404.254.2232. Wild Heaven Beer West End is at 1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310.

SUMMER ROSÉ PARTY AT SERENA PASTIFICIO

Posted by Liz and John, 6/29/23

Friday, July 14 3-7pm

Serena Pastifico

Serena Pastificio in Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta will celebrate the season with a Summer Rosé party on Friday, July 14. The sip-and-mingle style event will take place from 3 pm to 7 pm within the restaurant’s patio and bar and will provide ticketed guests the opportunity to sample more than a dozen of the most refreshing rosés of the season, including Castello di Bossi Rosato, Tiamo Organic Prosecco Rosé, Lini 910 In Correggio Lambrusco Scuro, Atlantique Cabernet Franc Rosé, Villa Maria Private Bin Rosé, and Zenato Bardolino Chiaretto, to name just a few. Guests will also enjoy both passed hors d’oeuvre and stations featuring items from the new Summer Ora Sociale small plates menu, launching (6/29). The all-inclusive Summer Rosé party experience is available for $58 (includes tax and gratuity). Tickets can be purchased at www.serena-pastificio.com/special-events/rose-summer-kickoff.

Full list of Atlanta Serana Pastifico’s Rosé Party offerings: Castello di Bossi Rosato; Kris Rosé

Lapostolle Le Rose; Lini 910 In Correggio Lambrusco Scuro ; Morgante Rosé di Morgante Siciliia Doc; Pike Road Pinot Noir Sparkler; Tiamo Organic Prosecco Rosé; Villa Maria Private Bin Rosé; Zenato Bardolino Chiaretto; Angelini Prosecco Rosé Brut; Poggio Costa Prosecco Brut Rosé; Atlantique Cabernet Franc Rosé; Grape Abduction Rosé; Torresella Prosecco Rosé; Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Rosé de Pinot Noir 

UNDERGROUND ATLANTA AND FULTON COUNTY ARTS & CULTURE PUBLIC ART PROGRAM BRING ART TO LIFE WITH TECHNOLOGY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/29/23

Underground Atlanta’s July First Friday will immerse its attendees in an interactive art experience led by local artists using AI and data driven technology.

On July 7th, from 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Underground Atlanta Arts and Fulton County Arts & Culture Public Art Program (funded by Microsoft), will partner with three artists to create a unique, data and AI-driven art experience coined “An Interactive Future” to take place during July’s free First Friday event. 

Jordan Young’s piece, Tethered Together, involves wearable tech that takes a user’s movement and turns it into sound and music. Jordan will open his piece in the Fountain Plaza at 9:00 pm with a live performance and choreographed dancers. Braxton Clark, also known as Rei Low, will share a midi keyboard and drum pad for attendees to engage with and create visual representations of their sonic work. Kristan Woolford will projection map the Fountain Plaza and create reactive visuals.

“As part of our partnership with Underground Atlanta, Fulton County Public Art Futures Lab is proud to continue offering these free experiences to the public, making public art accessible to all.” – David Manuel, Director of Fulton County Arts and Culture.

Underground Atlanta has repositioned itself as a true arts and entertainment district and will also activate the galleries on Upper and Lower Alabama Street during July’s First Friday. Attendees are encouraged to explore the spaces founded by EuGene Byrd III (FUTURE GALLERY), Priscilla Smith (No Tomorrow), Mike Stasny (MOM SAID ITS FINE), Carl Janes (The Inner Space), George Long (Itch Studio), Maria McDowell (Emmcdee Gallery) and Tyree Smith (ARTlanta Gallery).

“Underground Atlanta has a very social arts scene that has flipped the presumed norm of galleries with exhibits into experiences that are not what most would describe as typical. We support the movement of art in our property and the constantly expanding nature of that.”  – Lyle Baldes, Production Manager at Lalani Ventures. 

“An Interactive Future” will begin at 8:00 PM in the Fountain’s Plaza. Attendees can reserve their ticket for free or there is an additional option to reserve a table section which includes a complimentary bottle of wine. 

Since its inception, First Friday has been a free event that ends at 2:30 am and has hosted thousands of art lovers and those who are curious about Underground Atlanta’s recent revival. After the performance and throughout the night, attendees are treated to DJs, live performances, an artist market, live painting as well as several food and drink options. 

Underground Atlanta artist studios are neighbors with concepts and venues such MJQ Concourse, moving to Dante’s Down the Hatch will have its second coming when MJQ officially reopens their new location in 2024; YELLE Beauty, a Black woman-owned and operated beauty concept by Yandy Smith-Harris; Dancing Crepes, a new dining concept also by Yandy Smith-Harris; and Daiquiriville, a 2,200 square-foot indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar with karaoke and other entertainment, owned and operated by Colombian-native Luisa Duran. 

Lalani Ventures at Underground Atlanta has also welcomed Common Grounds Coffee Shop, an eclectic cafe with a community-minded atmosphere; Dolo’s Pizza Co, a classic pizza joint with a Caribbean twist; Atlanta Comedy Theatre, Underground’s premier upscale comedy club venue; Future Showbar and Restaurant, a 14,000-square-foot, two-story LGBTQ restaurant and bar; and iScream Ice Cream, an old time ice cream parlor with modern edge desserts. 

In addition, The Masquerade, the famed Atlanta music and events venue and staple in the city’s history, is also located in Underground Atlanta.

Underground Atlanta 

Underground Atlanta has long been the cultural heart of Downtown Atlanta. With historic roots dating back to the 1900s, this arts, entertainment, and retail district spans multiple levels and four city blocks. In 2020, Lalani Ventures purchased Underground with a vision to restore and revitalize this iconic destination. Bordered by Pryor, Central, Wall, and Alabama Streets and connected to the Five Points MARTA, Underground Atlanta is a central, accessible space that will house local restaurants, entertainment and exhibition spaces, and galleries with a special focus on immersive art experiences. With a new and visionary team at the helm and the support and enthusiasm of the Downtown community, Underground will once again reflect and enhance the vibrancy of the city we call home. Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter. 

PUBLIC ART FUTURES LAB / FULTON COUNTY

The Lab is a physical and online space to exhibit, experiment, educate and experience the role of technology and its intersection with public art. By reducing barriers to creating and participating in this emerging space, the Lab seeks to expand access to cultural enrichment, provide the tools for local artists to thrive.

Jordan Young

Our connection is undeniable, and while this restricts us, the limits imposed by our entangled form are also gateways to new ways of being in concert with one another. Drawing inspiration from anchors, house music, and dance cyphers, “Tethered Together” is an interactive performance installation that playfully explores the generative boundaries of our creative interdependence. “Tethered Together” is the latest collaboration of Jordan Young and movement artists Meg Gourley and Andre Lumpkin.

Catch a special performance of “Tethered Together” in the Underground Plaza at 8 p.m. Following the performance, a range of work by Young including new interactive pieces will be exhibited in the Futures Lab for the remainder of the evening. Come touch the art!

Jordan is an artist and arts organizer working to kindle curiosity and invoke public creativity. Melding disciplines through media production, performance, interactive design, and stage production, Jordan’s practice is focused on discovering playful modes of expression and collaboration that invite audiences to become co-creators.

Kristan Woolford

Born in Atlanta and raised in Stone Mountain, GA, Kristan Woolford is a commission based digital artist whose work seeks to synthesize the original pillars of Hip Hop culture with Social Justice themes. Their background in documentary filmmaking inspires video collages of Afrofuturist and Afrosurrealist narratives. 

Kristan has screened short films at venues such as Ciné, Plaza Theatre, and screened a feature length documentary broadcasted on cable television. They have served as Director, Producer, and Editor for a weekly internationally broadcasted television program and served as the Director of New Media at Atlanta’s public access television station People TV. More recently, Kristan’s work has expanded beyond exclusively filmmaking as they continue to push the boundaries of how digital mediums like video collages and projection mapping can encourage a deeper understanding of Black experiences in America. Their video collage work has been featured in exhibitions such as Drive Thru ATL, Midtown Alliance’s Heart of The Arts, and Art Meso. 

Kristan’s video collage work relies on remixing and layering digital elements to document and collapse moments from the past and present using projection technology. As an aesthetic of their work, projection is meant to suggest a casting of alternate realities, and a call to see our current and future social climate through a nuanced lens focused on our country’s dark past to provoke healing and accountability. 

Kristan is a Film Post Production Professor of Practice at Georgia State University, high school film instructor at The New School Atlanta, and a Teaching Artist with re:imagine/ATL where they work to train Atlanta’s future generation of digital creators. They are a 2023 Atlanta Contemporary Nexus Fund Grantee recipient, a featured artist in Comfiart’s Design + Muse signature program, and in the 2023-2024 Midtown Alliance Heart of The Arts cohort as the inaugural Studio Artist in Residence at the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA). Kristan is a proud alumni of The Creatives Project Studio residency program, C4 Atlanta’s Hatch 

Braxton Clark

Braxton Clark, artistically known as Rei Low, an incredibly talented individual who writes, produces, and sings industrial pop songs. His work creatively intertwines cyberculture, rave scenes, and hip hop, resulting in a one-of-a-kind and captivating blend. 

Rei Low’s music showcases a cyberpunk aesthetic and is influenced by modern industrial artists like Umru, Kai Whiston, and SOPHIE, as well as the laid-back approach to pop music represented by artists like Ericdoa, VVSPIPES, and Blackwinterwells. His latest project, “K Theory,” is an immersive experience that features his innovative sound, aesthetic, and connections, culminating in a recurring live show curated by Rei Low and his team. Be prepared for cybernetic eclecticism, laser sounds, and autotuned harmonies in Rei Low’s selections. 

MSIF GALLERY

Michael “MIKE” Stasny is an artist and musician who works in the sculptural realm. Michael is associated with a variety of art collectives including the Dashboard Co-op, Goat Farm Art Center, and Knock Knock. He is also founder of Sumptuary , an ongoing arts funding practice that supports, presents and promotes artists’ experience through non-commodifiable projects through “taxation” on consumables. 

FUTURE GALLERY

EuGene Byrd III  is an artist that draws inspiration from life experiences and people around him. The style and themes portrayed in his art can best be described as realism and romantic. He illustrates quintessential aspects of the Black experience, in an effort to preserve Black culture, telling stories that are often overlooked or demonized. Curating the Future Gallery, Eugene brings life and art to Upper Alabama.

ARTLANTA GALLERY

ARTlanta’s Tyree Smith, who also sits on the Marta En Route Art Council, serves as VP Chair on the Fort Mac Public Art Council and is a 2018 jury panelist for Art on the Beltline continues to lead the way in bringing interactive art experiences to Atlanta. “I wanted to connect the people of Atlanta directly to art, free of political or personal agendas,” said Smith. “Life is art, and art has become the new Atlanta. What better way to play and explore a multi-sensory playground than through an art fair.”

NO TOMORROW GALLERY

Priscilla Smith is a Georgia native, mom, artist, and educator. She has been an artist, innovator, and patron of the arts for many years and continues to create a space for expression in the heart of Underground at No Tomorrow. 

EMMCDEE GALLERY 

Maria McDowell is a photographer, curator, philanthropist, and artist living in Atlanta and curator of the vibrant Emmcdee Gallery-  a place where people can come to share their lives, celebrations, performances, exhibitions, networking events and collaborations. 

THE INNERSPACE

From a childhood living in different cultures and in different parts of the World, Carl Janes has developed with a global eye and an acute understanding of our human connection. Through a disciplined pursuit that follows current interests he constantly explores new ways of communicating within a continued development at the Inner Space gallery at Underground.

ITCH STUDIO

George Long’s work addresses the human emotion of wanting, yearning, pining. His choreographed depictions of individuals expressing the emotive and physical transformation of time and location, are manifested in work ranging from mixed media drawings to animation. His studio, Itch, it a direct reflection of his artistic process, and hosts a variety of shows and experiences. 

MJQ

MJQ prides itself on being a dance club for the people; having always opted against the traditional ‘VIP section’ seen at other nightclubs, the club desires to promote a sense of community and inclusivity. The next chapter of the nightclub will continue to prioritize accessibility for its guests while preserving the authenticity and diversity Atlantans have always valued in the space. The team will preserve the structure of the pirate ship in the former Dante’s space, while leaning into MJQ’s already retro futuristic influences, transforming the venue into an interstellar docking station to further lean into the “concourse” branding. Fans of the nightclub can expect adjusted bar hours at the new location with sci-fi and movie influenced cocktails and light eats.

THE BEST OF SUMMER IN JULY AWAITS AT ATLANTIC STATION

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/29/23

his Summer’s Warming Up With Exciting Events at Atlantic Station Including
 the Atlanta Open, the Inspire Tour, Screen on the Green and More

Why beat the heat when you can enjoy it! This month, the 138-acre neighborhood continues the fun with a plethora of activities to add to your summer schedule. Enjoy the warmth by kicking back to watch a movie on the Green, catch the action on the courts by the champs during the Atlanta Open, and, for those with little ones, there are family-friendly activities too! Atlantic Station has got you covered with happenings for the perfect summer day in July.
 
The Atlantic Station July Calendar of Events includes:
 
Tuesday, July 11: TOT SPOT – MOM, POP & TOT YOGA
Located at Atlantic Green | 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT
Tot Spot is back with lots of free and fun activities for our littlest friends. Join us on July 11 for a kid-friendly yoga event hosted by ATHLETA. You can expect sing-alongs, snacks and fun for the whole family to enjoy. Visit here to learn more.
 
Saturday, July 15: TINY DOORS OPEN STUDIO
Located at the Tiny Doors Studio | 10 a.m. EDT  
Meet artist Karen Anderson Singer and check out her studio on the third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. See works in progress, shop exclusive Tiny Doors merch and view the retired door gallery! Visit here to learn more.
 
Thursday, July 20: SCREEN ON THE GREEN
Located at Atlantic Green | 6:30 p.m. EDT
Make outdoor movie viewing a new tradition this summer at Atlantic Station’s Screen on the Green! Each month this summer, a different family-friendly film will be featured on a large outdoor screen. Bring your blankets or chairs and choose your own place to sit on the lawn. Visit here to learn more.
 
Thursday, July 20 – Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
 
Saturday, July 22: ATLANTA OPEN 2023
Located on the Pinnacle Lot | Times Vary
The Atlanta Open returns to Atlantic Station July 22-July 30, with action-packed matchups to kick off the US Open tennis series. Players including six-time Atlanta Open champ John Isner and rising stars Taylor Fritz and Reilly Opelka will join in the battle for the title! And Atlanta’s own Coco Gauff and Leylah Fernandez will also be joining the fun! Ticket options include weeklong access, weekend access, single session access, and more. Registration is now open for volunteers and the ball person team. Visit here to learn more.
 
Tuesday, July 27: H&M presents: BUY FROM A BLACK WOMAN INSPIRE TOUR
Located on the Atlantic Green | 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT  
H&M presents the Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour featuring events focused on highlighting Black women business owners who are finding, owning, and living out their ambitions. Since 2016, Buy From A Black Woman has empowered, educated, and inspired Black Women business owners and the people who support them. Visit here to learn more.
 
Every Wednesday: WELLNESS WEDNESDAY
Located around the Atlantic Green | Every Wednesday | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
Wellness Wednesday continues with new and exciting fitness classes! Grab your workout buddy and get ready to enjoy FREE outdoor wellness classes each week. This month will offer workouts from relaxing yoga to intense boot camps. Click here for more info.
 
Wednesday, July 5 – Sound Bath | Yoga 
Wednesday, July 12 – Effect Fitness
Wednesday, July 19 – FUEL with Rob Owens
 
Every Weekend: CREATOR’S MARKET
Located Around Atlantic Green | Every Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Sunday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. EDT | Friday, July 7,  
4 p.m. to 10 p.m. EDT
Atlantic Station Creator’s Market returns this month by kicking off the Fourth of July holiday weekend on Saturday, July 1 (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday, July 2 (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.). On Friday, July 7, there will also be a special Friday Night Market taking place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Shop locally and celebrate Atlanta’s unstoppable creativity. Find festive art, jewelry, couture and more, all while supporting the makers of the South. Click here for more info.