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ATLANTA UNITED PUB CRAWL ON THE BELTLINE

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/11/22

Atlanta Beltline

Saturday, July 30th

Tickets here.

The summer heat only fuels our hustle. From Inman Park to Piedmont Park, the Atlanta BeltLine features the best bars in town. We are teaming up with Atlanta United to create the ultimate Pub Crawl featuring an energy like nowhere else. ButterATL said it best, the live-est sporting event in the city is taking the party to the streets on Saturday, July 30th– JOIN US.
Tickets include up to (5) complimentary (alcoholic) drinks at participating locations along the BetlLine. Each bar will feature music, giveaways, and one-day only food/drink specials. The Pub Crawl will end with an Official Atlanta United watch party as the 5-Stripes take on Chicago Fire in the windy city.
Bar Line Up:
Park Tavern
Two Urban Licks
Rina
Guac y Margys
& More to be announced!
Tickets Include:
Up to (5) complimentary drinks at our partner bars.
Exclusive Atlanta United Pub Crawl Swag – Flag, cooling towel, and sunglasses!
Pricing:
Standard: $25
July 30th: $35
Ticket Bundle: Add on a $15 Atlanta United Match ticket
Up to (5) complimentary drinks at our partner bars
Souvenir Atlanta United Pub Crawl SWAG
Ticket to Atlanta United vs Seattle Sounders on August 6th
Pricing:
Standard: $40
July 30th: $50

EVENTIDE BREWING AND BUMBLE SUMMER SINGLES SOIREE

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/11/22

Eventide Brewing
Tuesday
July 19th
6:30 – 9 p.m.

Single and enjoy craft beer? Eventide Brewing and Bumble are hosting “Summer Singles Soiree,” on Tuesday, July 19, from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Meet other Atlanta local singles for a fun night of games, drinks and some speed dating!

For non-Bumble members, tickets are $10 and include one free drink. Bumble members get free entry and one free drink with a special code. Singles will be split into groups based on age  — so shake off the nerves and come ready to connect with others! Tickets available at https://www.eventidebrewing.com/merch/singles-soiree

PEACHFEST RETURNS TO PEACHTREE CENTER JULY 26TH

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/11/22

Festival organizers announce chefs and sponsors ahead of the all-inclusive event on July 26

Summer in Georgia signals the start of peach season and this year, Atlanta’s popular PeachFest returns to Peachtree Center after a pandemic pause. From 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, Peachtree Center will open The Plaza to Atlanta’s best food artisans, pastry chefs and barkeeps for the fifth annual peach-filled extravaganza for an all-inclusive guest experience.

During Peachfest, guests will be able to enjoy peach-centric dishes, beer, wine, peach-infused cocktails and more curated by leading influencers in Atlanta’s food and beverage industry. Offerings include chef-prepared dishes studded with the state’s signature fruit, the Georgia peach; crushable, peach-infused cocktails made with premium spirits; endless beers, including an exclusive peach beer from Wrecking Bar Brewpub, and the Vinoteca Wine Lounge featuring Ribera del Duero and Rueda, Spain’s most prestigious regions for red and white wines.

“As Downtown Atlanta’s cultural hub, we’re thrilled to welcome back PeachFest to Peachtree Center,” said Leslie Bland, Director of Marketing at Peachtree Center. “In celebration of the Georgia Peach, PeachFest will allow guests the opportunity to enjoy an intimate, first-hand experience with the city’s top chefs and mixologists in support of our long-term partner, Pearson Farms. We’re the perfect location to host this one-of-a-kind event and look forward to enjoying flavorful peach dishes and drinks alongside our community.”

This year’s culinary lineup will feature Atlanta’s best chefs and beverage artisans who are dedicated to supporting local farmers, including Stevenson Rosslow & Mikey Staniewicz of Wrecking Bar Brewpub, John Short of Pearson Farm, Drew Van Leuvan of Farm Burger, Jon Jackson of Comfort Farms, Nolan Wynn of Banshee, Casey Burchfield of The Burch, Tyler Edwards of Elsewhere Brewing, Davis King of Betterstaff Brewing, Jason Waters of Georgia Routes, Karl Gorline of The Woodall Westside, Natahsa Horton of Blended Family Spirits, and Grant Wallace of Our Apothecary, to name a few.

Event tickets can be purchased at www.peachfest.org. Each ticket includes entry into the event, food and beverages. With an extraordinary list of participating chefs and sponsors, the festival will also raise funds for Piggy Bank, a non-profit whose mission is to preserve and protect endangered breeds of heritage pigs and support family farmers by creating and sharing business plans that can help form sustainable processes. In times of need, Piggy Bank provides relief to heritage breed pig farmers struck by eco-disaster in an effort to avoid failure.

“PeachFest is a community event designed to build awareness and education around livestock and produce grown in Georgia including peaches and tasty heritage breed pigs raised by family farmers,” said Brady Lowe, volunteer director of Piggy Bank.

ATLANTA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL IS BACK FOR 2022 WITH NEW PROGRAMMING

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/7/22

Tasting tents return alongside brand new events and programming – Sliced & Cluck’d – celebrating Southern culinary talent and traditions

The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival (AF&WF) returns for its 11th year from Thursday, September 15, through Sunday, September 18, with various programming throughout Atlanta and tickets will officially go on sale to the public Thursday, June 23 – with a limited amount of tickets available with early bird pricing through Thursday, June 30. A celebration of Southern culinary culture, attendees can prepare to revel in creations from an array of the finest chefs the South has to offer – from Texas through Georgia, and all the way to D.C. – with proceeds benefiting Children of Conservation’s school lunch program, providing nutrient-dense meals for children in Africa.

From June 23 to June 30 (or until allotments sell out), early bird tickets for the signature tasting tents start at $85 for general admission per day – including unlimited food, wine & cocktails, alongside live chef demos presented by Publix & interactive experiences – and $125 for VIP, which offers priority access to the tents. After June 30, prices will increase to $99 for general admission and $150 for VIP. Tickets for a curated selection of intimate brunches, dinners, master classes and personalized chef experiences & collaborations will be available “a-la-carte,” including those for two new signature events, coming to Midtown’s latest events destination, Guardian Works:

Sliced: AF&WF’s Party by The Slice – Thursday, September 15, from 7 to 10 p.m.

Sweet, savory & everything in between, because we all know the filling is the best part – introducing Sliced: the first-ever party by the slice at AF&WF! Enjoy nearly every creation served by the slice you can think of – from pizza, pie and quiche to brisket, bread and good ole chicken pot pie, there’s something for everyone to enjoy by the slice. Tickets include unlimited bites, sips & entertainment for $110 through June 30, increasing to $125 on July 1.

Cluck’d: A Chicken & Cocktail Soirée – Friday, September 16, from 7 to 10 p.m.

You can’t have a Southern food festival without the star of the show – chicken! Whether served roasted, battered, baked, barbecued, grilled, sautéed, braised or fried, prepare to indulge in a variety of the South’s best birds by 15 of the top chefs of the South paired with signature Southern cocktails. Dig into some classic yet out-of-the-box poultry dishes from some of the best chefs east of the Mason Dixon. Tickets include unlimited dishes, sips & entertainment for $110 through June 30, increasing to $125 on July 1.

Additional featured restaurant and chef collaborations – honoring both our local culinary scene and the region’s – will be announced this summer. To stay up-to-date on the latest and to purchase tickets, visit www.atlfoodandwinefestival.com and follow along at @atlfoodandwine.

TASTE AROUND TOWN ALPHARETTA 2022

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/8/22

Presented by Taste of Atlanta

Friday, July 22 – Saturday, July 23

Taste Around Town celebrates the best the city of Alpharetta’s top-rated chefs have to offer; a rich local food culture, wine, beer, cocktail tastes, interactive cooking demonstrations, live music, and more! An all-inclusive ticket provides participants 21+ with unlimited bites, bottomless beverages, and fabulous live music. Taste Around Town is presented by Taste of Atlanta in partnership with the City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau. For additional information and to get tickets, visit www.Alpharetta.TasteofAtlanta.com.

Taste Around Town Alpharetta has 3 sessions over 2 days!

Friday 7-10pm

Saturday Noon-3pm & 7-10pm

Participating restaurants include Bocado, Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar, Miller’s Ale House, Kona Grill, 2B Whole Gluten-Free Bakery, Carrie’s Conservatory, City Eats, Ippolito’s, Lazy Dog, Loyal Q & Brew, Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails, Nahm Fine Thai Cuisine, Nothing Bundt Cake, Ocean & Acre, Popbar, Sankranti, Secreto, Shake Shack, Southern Baked Pie, South Main Kitchen, Taco Mac, Up on the Roof, Yumbii.

PIEDMONT PARK ARTS FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS AUGUST 

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/6/22

 
Featuring an Expansive Artist Market, Live Music, Children’s Area, Food Trucks and More 
 
Free to Attend on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21, 2022
Recognized as one of the best outdoor festivals in Atlanta, the Piedmont Park Arts Festival returns to the heart of Midtown on Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and held in picturesque Piedmont Park, the festival will feature approximately 250 artists including painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metalworkers, glass blowers, jewelers, and crafters. Festival enthusiasts are also invited to enjoy live acoustic music, a children’s play area, and a variety of festival food and drinks for all tastes. Free to attend, the event is open to all ages and dogs are welcome. For more information, visit piedmontparkartsfestival.com or www.affps.com.

THE BATTERY ATLANTA KICKS OFF JULY WITH SENSATIONAL SUMMER FESTIVITIES

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/1/22

Lineup includes free yoga classes, tennis lessons, Mimosa Fest and concerts!

The Battery Atlanta invites Atlantans and visitors to continue summer festivities throughout the month of July. Guests can expect a lineup of events including   outdoor yoga classes, Farmers Markets, kids’ tennis lessons, live performances and more. Visitors craving a taste of summer can dine alfresco on patios, sip refreshing libations at a Mimosa Festival, and cool off with classic summer treats from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and River Street Sweets Savannah’s Candy Kitchen. The Battery Atlanta has planned lively activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy!

Outdoor Activities:
Wellness Series: Yoga by Kaiser Permanente
Mondays (excluding home gamedays), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Guests are encouraged to start the week off stress-free at an outdoor yoga class presented by Kaiser Permanente. As part of the Wellness Series at The Battery Atlanta, this free event encourages guests of all ages to release tension and relax on the Plaza Green. Participants are required to bring a mat and encouraged to bring water. Guests can register here.

Farmers Market
Sunday, July 3, 1-4 p.m. & Sunday, July 17, 1-4 p.m.
Visitors can shop organic must-haves at The Battery Atlanta Farmers Market! A variety of local vendors will be in attendance selling wellness products, prepared foods, artisanal bread and more on the Plaza Green – there’s even a petting zoo.

WELLSTAR Family Series at The Battery Atlanta on The Plaza Green:
Guests can join for fun, free programming throughout the month on the Plaza Green.
Tuesday, July 12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. & Tuesday, July 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
USTA’s Tennis on the Turf will be onsite with three mini tennis nets for free play, tennis lessons and games, led by two professional tennis instructors. This activity is recommended for ages 4-10, and children will be further divided by age groups. Parents are not required but encouraged to play too!  Registration details can be found here.

Wednesday, July 13, 9-10 a.m. & Wednesday, July 27, 10-11 a.m.
Small Bites Adventure Club in partnership with Wellstar Pediatrics leads children and their favorite grown up on a hands-on class to explore fruits and veggies and create made-from-scratch Summer Salsa Fresca! Kids will leave with a sticker and recipe card so they can recreate it at home. Registration details can be found here.

Wednesday, July 20, 10-11 a.m.
Wellstar Health System invites kids to bring their sick or injured Teddy Bear or other plush friend to the Teddy Bear Clinic. The plush patients will receive a healthcare check-up, X-ray, bandages and instructions on how to stay healthy. The Teddy Bear clinic promotes healthy habits while allowing children the opportunity to become familiar with what it’s like to visit a healthcare professional in a fun and developmentally appropriate setting. Other fun interactive stations will be offered as well to include fitness, coloring and a special guest appearance by Dr. WellBee. Details can be found here.

Tuesday, July 26, 10-11 a.m.
Blooper will be on the Green for Blooper’s Coloring Hour!  As the official mascot for the Atlanta Braves, Blooper is excited to share his coloring book with the littlest Braves fans. Registration details can be found here.

Select Restaurant Promotions:
Mimosa Fest at Live! at The Battery Atlanta
Sunday, July 17 at 11 a.m.
Live! at The Battery Atlanta is celebrating everyone’s favorite morning beverage, the mimosa with its first ever Mimosa Festival comprised of specialty mimosas, live music, delicious brunch bites, games and more. Guests may purchase general or VIP admission tickets and learn more information about this event here.

National Wine and Cheese Day at Cru Food & Wine Bar
Monday, July 25
Visitors can celebrate National Wine and Cheese Day at Cru Food & Wine Bar and receive a free Artisan Cheese Flight with a purchase of a bottle of wine.

Terrapin Twilight Tour
Tuesday, July 26 at 7 p.m.
Guests will sip a Terrapin beer while getting an up-close look at one of baseball’s newest ballparks on a guided tour of Truist Park at sunset. Tours will begin at the Terrapin Brew Lab where attendees will learn more about Atlanta’s favorite beer from a Terrapin staff member! Ticket package includes Terrapin Atlanta Brewery & Taproom talk and tour; guided tour of Truist Park; Two Terrapin 16 oz beers; Souvenir commemorative Terrapin beer glass; 10% off food and drink at the Terrapin Brewery and Taproom on day of event. Tickets can be purchased at mlb.com/braves/ballpark/tours/twilight.

Park Bench Postgame Events
Park Bench invites you to keep your night rockin’ & rollin’ with live music following each Braves game – showtimes are at 10 p.m. (or immediately following the conclusion of game)

  • Monday, July 4: Patriotic DJ Show 
  • Tuesday, July 5: Nick Bryant One-Man Band   
  • Wednesday, July 6: Dueling Pianos Show!
  • Thursday, July 7: Lawson & Fletcher
  • Tuesday, July 12: Nick Bryant One-Man Band
  • Friday, July 22: 90 Proof

Coca-Cola Roxy Events:
The Battery Atlanta’s iconic concert venue is gearing up for a diverse collection of live performances! This month, Coca-Cola Roxy brings a wide range of music to the stage for guests to discover. All venue information can be found here.

  • Celeste Barber: Fine, Thanks.
    Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 7 p.m.
  • Sad Summer Festival 2022 – Presented By Journeys
    Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 2:30 p.m.
  • Coheed and Cambria “A Window of the Waking Mind Tour”
    Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
  • CHVRCHES
    Friday, July 29, 2022 at 8 p.m.
  • Fleet Foxes: Shore Tour
    Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 8 p.m.

An up-to-date list of restaurant and retailer happenings is available on the website. Details and hours of operation are subject to change.

4TH OF JULY ROUND UP 2022

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/26/22

Specials, events, and more!

Celebrate America’s Birthday With Brunch on the BeltLine at TWO urban licks: 
It’s time to don the red, white, and blue on Monday, July 4th! Brunch lovers can get an early start to their Independence Day festivities at TWO urban licks.  Conveniently located on the Atlanta BeltLine and with an expansive, dog-friendly patio, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Executive Chef Shane Wancio is cooking up his signature, fiery American cuisine.  Guests can sip on refreshing beverages in spirit of the holiday, including Strawberry Peach Tea, the Clermont Cooler, wine, beer and hard seltzers, while enjoying TWO’s classic favorites like the Salmon Chips, Fried Chicken Biscuit, TWO Burger, Chocolate Banana French Toast and much more. TWO urban licks will be closed for dinner. TWO urban licks is located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30306. To make a reservation, call 404.522.4622 or visit  twourbanlicks.com.
Have an Un-fore-gettable Time at Puttshack this Fourth of July
Tee-time awaits! Let freedom, and golf balls, ring this Fourth of July at Puttshack! Adding some competitive fun for all ages on staycation or vacation with upscale tech-infused mini golf. Guests that play one round on Monday, July 4th will get the next round for 50% off until 4 p.m. After working up an appetite on the arcade-themed holes, players are invited to indulge in Puttshack’s globally inspired food menu and toast to Independence Day with one of Puttshack’s handcrafted signature cocktails like the Peach Tea on Peachtree, Very Berry Mule and Frozen Watermelon Margarita. Puttshack also boasts an expansive mocktail, beer, and wine menu. Puttshack will be open on the Fourth of July from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Puttshack is located at 1115 Howell Mill Rd. Atlanta, GA 30318. For more information, visit puttshack.com or call 404.738.7888.
Wild Heaven Beer Launches Sunday Brunch Fourth of July Weekend
Fireworks aren’t the only things getting lit this Fourth of July. Wild Heaven Beer s kicking off celebrations early, Sunday, June 3rd with the launch of their new Sunday brunch at the West End location. Beginning at 11 a.m., Wild Heaven invites revelers to be the first to indulge in tasty offerings including the House Omelet, Shrimp & Grits, Avocado & Egg Taco, Waffle, Mushroom Bowl, Potato Hash, sides and more. On Monday, July 4th, both the West End and the Avondale taprooms will be open to properly honor the holiday with some of Atlanta’s best craft brews including two new beers created by Brewmaster Eric Johnson, the Piña Colada Sour and Belgian With Chai. Peachtree Road Race runners can bring their bib to either location and receive a free draft of choice. The Avondale location is opening its doors early at 1 p.m. and guests are invited to enjoy a cold beer with gourmet street foods from Chef Brian Wilson’s pop up at the brewery. The West End location will have to-go beer specials for those celebrating by the pool, on a boat, or anywhere else the festivities may be. Wild Heaven West End is located at 1010 White St SW, Atlanta GA 30310. Wild Heaven Avondale is located in the Avondale Estates at 135B Maple St., Decatur, GA 30030. Visit www.wildheavenbeer.com for more information.
Snap, Crackle, and Pop Open One of Post Meridiem’s RTD Cocktails This Fourth of July
Red, white, and booze! There is no better way to spend Fourth of July than sipping on one of Post Meridiem Spirit Co.’s award-winning canned cocktails featuring only real ingredients. Made in Atlanta and conveniently packaged in 100 ml cans, these ready-to-drink cocktails take up minimal cooler space, making them ideal for a day on the lake, a refreshing poolside pick-me-up, and gatherings with friends and family. Their current lineup includes The Real Lime Juice Margarita, The Double Old Fashioned, The 1944 Mai Tai, The Lemongrass Vodka Gimlet, and The No. Four Daiquiri along with two new offerings, The London Dry Southside and The Modern Classic Cosmopolitan. Head to Post Meridiem’s warehouse at 1209 Logan Cir NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, or a nearby liquor store to stock up for the Fourth of July! Visit https://postmeridiemspirits.com/find-our-cocktails/ to find Post Meridiem Cocktails in a store near you. For more information, visit www.postmeridiemspirits.com.
Celebrate the Stars and Stripes at Urban Pie
Urban Pie is celebrating the Fourth of July with a perfect patriotic pairing, their signature Kirkwood BBQ Chicken and a festive, specialty cocktail available Friday, July 1st through Monday, July 4th. Guests are invited to relax on the covered, dog-friendly patio and sip on the Red, White & Blue Margarita while noshing on the Kirkwood BBQ Chicken Pie. A local favorite, the thin-crusted pizza is loaded with grilled chicken, smoked gouda, red onion and of course plenty of Urban Pie’s classic BBQ sauce to bring that backyard barbecue feeling to each bite. Urban Pie’s full lunch and dinner, cocktail, beer and wine menus will also be available. Urban Pie located at 2012A Hosea L Williams Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30317.
Raise a Glass to Independence Day at Dantanna’s 
Head to Dantanna’s in the heart of Buckhead this Fourth of July and toast to freedom with the Bomb Pop Lemonade, a specialty red, white, and blue vodka-based cocktail that is tangy, subtly sweet and refreshing. Guests can also nosh on Dantanna’s Independence Day food special featuring a mouthwatering combo of classic American favorites, a hot dog, hamburger slider, and chicken slider. Dantanna’s full menu and expansive list of beers, wines and cocktails will also be available. Dantanna’s dining room and expansive, dog-friendly patio will be open for dining on the Fourth of July from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call 404.760.8873. Dantanna’s is located at the Shops Around Lenox, 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE #304, Atlanta, GA 30326.

Sat., July 2, 11am-Midnight – The Roof’s Annual Fourth of July Party

The Roof will be hosting their annual Fourth of July party, sponsored by Beam Suntory, from 11am-midnight on Saturday, July 2. There will be an array of entertainment, starting with a balloon artist and a magician from 11am-4pm, followed by music from DJ OP Diggy at 8pm and a spectacular private firework show at 9:30pm. Classic carnival style bites and a special cocktail menu, will also be available for purchase. Tickets include unlimited access to The Roof, boardwalk games and rides. The Roof will be 21+ after 5pm. All food and beverage will be sold separately. Tickets (available here) for 11pm-4pm will be $22 for ages 12 and under and $30 for adults. Tickets for 5pm and on will be $45 and 21+.

Jupiter Cafe: Pickup July 1-3, noon-6pm – Fourth of July Feasts To-Go

To celebrate Fourth of July weekend, Juniper Cafe will offer feasts to-go that feed 4-6 people for $90. Pre-orders can be placed on the restaurant’s website here, and meals will be available for pickup Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Fourth of July weekend (July 1-3) between noon and 6pm. The menu includes:

  • Eight-piece Bucket of Vietnamese Hot Fried Chicken

  • Caramelized Pork Banh Mi (4)

  • Jicama & Mint Slaw (1 quart)

  • Build-your-own Strawberry Shortcake

  • Homemade Juniper Cafe Natural Sodas (4)

Mon., July 4 – Celebrate the Fourth of July at H+H!

The community bar and restaurant welcomes those in town to gather and celebrate over drink specials, like a $5 LiberTea cocktail with bourbon, black tea, lemonade, basil & honey and $2 Budweiser American flag cans.

Carson Kitchen is open regular hours over the Fourth of July weekend. This Alpharetta staple features reimagined comfort food with a fine-dining twist to connect with family and friends. Main menu favorites include crispy chicken skins, bacon jam, cocoa-espresso New York strip and glazed donut bread pudding while weekend brunch highlights include the chicken and mac and cheese waffle with spiced Mornay sauce and garbage hash with short rib, pork belly, red wine demi and sunny egg.  Reservations can be made via Resy.

The Halcyon location of HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern gets the festivities going with a Fourth of July party from 3-10 p.m., featuring live bands, a patio bar with lots of beers and whiskeys and a cornhole area. This event is rain or shine. RSVP online for free entry. All other HOBNOB locations—Brookhaven, Dunwoody and Atlantic Station— will be open regular hours on July 4.

Johnny’s Hideaway, Atlanta’s nightclub for big kids, is open late on Sunday, July 3. The iconic Atlanta nightclub will host trivia on Monday, July 4 starting at 7:30 p.m.

Marlow’s Tavern features its Red, White and Blue burger topped with bleu cheese, caramelized onions and red peppers on a toasted sesame bun and served with Freedom fries. The special burger is only available on Monday, July 4. Marlow’s Tavern Insiders can receive a complimentary Red, White and Blue burger with the purchase of an additional entrée when they dine-in or pick-up at their favorite tavern on Independence Day.

For steak lovers, Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails is featuring half-priced filets on July 4.

Sankranti will be open with regular hours over the Fourth of July weekend. The welcoming, fast casual restaurant offers the varied flavors of India with exciting menu items such as exotic mango chicken, dal panchratna (a tantalizing concoction of lentils, chilis and spices), paratha (Indian flatbread) and homemade mango lassis and signature rose milk. The restaurant also offers convenient online ordering for pickup.

Taco Mac is the perfect spot for celebrating over the Fourth of July weekend. The beloved sports bar offers an exceptional selection of beers on tap and award-winning chicken wings and has a television at every angle for watching weekend baseball games and Wimbledon. Pickup is available to order online.

Jim N’ Nicks 

Jim ‘N Nick’s will be open for dine-in, take out and curbside pickup on the holiday. Additionally, families can beat the heat and avoid standing by the grill by taking advantage of the restaurant’s convenient catering options.
 
Jim ‘N Nick’s offers a protein option with plenty of sides to choose from. It’s the perfect place to help families celebrate the 4th of July. Check out the link above for your location!

ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES REVS & RIFFS NASCAR WEEKEND MUSIC FESTIVAL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/22/22

JULY 8-10, 2022
 
New Weekend-Long Festival Features Flo Rida, Candlebox, Blackberry Smoke, and More in Conjunction with the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart
 
Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Summer NASCAR Weekend to Include NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Cup Series Races

 

Fans craving for some entertainment to compliment the thunder of a NASCAR engine will be in luck this summer as Atlanta Motor Speedway announces the inaugural Revs & Riffs NASCAR Weekend Music Festival, July 8 – 10. The weekend-long music festival will run in conjunction with the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart NASCAR weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, featuring performances across a variety of musical genres paired with the on-track action designed to fuel fan’s need for speed. The first-time festival will feature GRAMMY-nominated rapper Flo Rida, alternative music stalwarts Candlebox, Atlanta-based rock act Blackberry Smoke, and more.
Flo Rida, known for chart-topping hits like “My House,” “Whistle,” and “Low,” will be Revs & Riffs NASCAR Weekend Music Festival headliner, performing the pre-race concert on Sunday, July 10. Fans with pre-race pit passes will get stage-front access to Flo Rida’s concert and driver introductions before the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart. In addition, multi-Platinum rockers Candlebox, known for chart-topping hits like “Far Behind” and “You,” will perform a pre-race concert on Atlanta Motor Speedway’s front stretch on Saturday, July 9, ahead of the Alsco Uniforms 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race. All grandstand ticketholders will have pre-race stage access for the concert and Xfinity Series driver introductions on a first-come, first-served basis. Finally, after the race in the Peach Pit on Saturday, July 9, hometown favorites Blackberry Smoke will keep things rocking in the free world. Additionally, a collection of genre-fluid musical acts will support the performances throughout the three-day festival.
“With all kinds of music to enjoy from rock to country off the track and two thrilling races on it, there’s never been a better time to experience NASCAR in Atlanta,” said AMS Executive Vice President and General Manager Brandon Hutchison.
The massive music festival will complement the slate of on-track action during Atlanta Motor Speedway’s summer NASCAR weekend. First, the rising stars of the NASCAR Xfinity Series hit the high banks on Saturday, July 9, for the Alsco Uniforms 250. Then on Sunday, July 10, NASCAR Cup Series stars like Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney, and Kevin Harvick race for glory in the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart.
To get more information on Revs & Riffs NASCAR Weekend Music Festival or purchase tickets and camping accommodations to the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart NASCAR weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway July 8-10, visit AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com or call 877-9-AMS-TIX. Stay connected on Twitter at @AMSupdates, Instagram at @AtlantaMotorSpeedway, and Facebook at www.facebook.com/ATLMotorSpeedway.

Candler Park Music Festival 2022

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/9/22

The faint sound of music in the distance moves through the air and beats in harmony with the swaying trees. You’re mesmerized. Laughter can be heard as you near the gates as throngs of people weave in-and-out of the lines to get in to see where the sound is coming. On either side of you, artists have lined up with their clothing, artwork, wares, and even vinyl to woo you into buying before the show. That’s when you come into an open clearing where you finally come face-to-face with the sound, It’s Candler Park Music Festival.

As you bob through the crowd, children play on small blankets, while there’s an older gentleman nodding his head, and to his left a beautiful woman sways to-and-fro as the beats move her. The lights from the stage create strange patterns on the ground, a dance of blue, red, and green. In the VIP area, the audience crowds the sky deck to get a view of all the fun below or sit at round, white tables in the shade. But the photo pit is the sweet spot. Sandwiched between the artist and the fan, you see the electricity, the love, the desire for both to walk away with smiles on their faces after a good show. There’s nothing like it!

Candler Music Festival has been around a while, so the ease of getting in and enjoyment is high here. While we were there, we saw two great acts, Yonder Mountain String Band and the electric Grace Potter. These acts couldn’t be more different. Yonder Mountain String Band is a country and bluegrass band that remained mostly acoustic with fiddles, bass, acoustic guitars, banjos, that harmonize so well together. They take turns singing and each member brings their own style and flair to the band.

Then there is Grace Potter. Someone we’ve never seen but heard of in the past, and we were blown away by her energy, her pizzazz for her music, and electricity around her. You could tell she loved it all! One part rock, other pop with some country mixed in, this singer songwriter has a little bit for everyone. She plays the piano, the guitar, and even if you don’t think you’ll enjoy her music or her genre, the show itself is worth the ticket. It’s high energy, fun, and keeps you dancing the entire night. We’d love to see her again just to see what she does next.

Whether you’re into rock, country, jam, Candler Park Music Festival has it all. Browse the artist market, check out the food and drink vendors, buy some vinyl or a t-shirt, hang out on the lawn, try a Scofflaw, or if you’re VIP make sure to take a trip up to the Skydeck! See you next year!