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The Anthem is made possible in part by El Tesoro West End & South Downtown, a neighborhood treasure serving good quality food at reasonable prices. See the menu here.
⚽ El Tesoro West End is hosting an Atlanta United away watch party this Saturday, May 16, with the ATL UTD street team on-site for giveaways and a $17s menu featuring Carne Asada Nachos, Chips & Four Dips, and a Bucket of Tecates.
🚀 Bottle Rocket posted a hiring call for pretty much every position in the building - sushi chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, servers, bussers, and dishwashers. The post alone is worth a read.
🎥 The guys behind Sammy’s are bringing BBQ to South Downtown. Broad Street BBQ to be exact. And they just dropped part 16 of their BTS doc.
☕ It looks like Füm just opened a weekend café out of their 11th Street spot, Thursday through Sunday, 10am-2pm. The Italian restaurant known for slow food and handmade pasta is now doing mornings too.
✅ Eats at Wild Heaven West End brought back a fan favorite: Pesto Tortellini Pasta.
🍜 Did you know Chattahoochee Food Works runs Georgia's largest happy hour every single Tuesday from 4-6pm across 30+ food stalls? You do now.
🔥 Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q and Chicheria Mexican Kitchen are teaming up for Smoke & Spice this Saturday at The Works: smoked meats, Baja-inspired bites, craft margaritas, live music, and $60 gets you unlimited tastings from 4 chef-driven stations plus 2 drink tickets. Tickets are almost gone.
🍹 Little Rey is teaming up with Reduce Everyday on May 21st for a one-night-only giveaway: grab a $2 mini marg and the first 200 people score a free Salteeny, the teeniest margarita cup with a bottle opener on the bottom. All proceeds go to Giving Kitchen. Doors at 6:30 PM.
🍔 Reminder that it’s Burger Week and the West side is well-represented:
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🥃 5/15 - ASW Whiskey Exchange Cocktail Class - ASW Whiskey Exchange is hosting a hands-on cocktail class where you'll get your own station, your own tools, and everything you need to shake up 3 drinks using their award-winning spirits. Great excuse to get a group together on a Friday night. | $50 | Tickets & Info
🪑 5/16 - West End Spring Yard Sale - The Historic West End neighborhood-wide yard sale is back this Saturday from 9a-2p. Think furniture, vintage finds, clothing, antiques, handmade goods, and all the random stuff that makes a great yard sale great. | More Info
🍺 5/16 - The Urban Exchange at Scofflaw - Elevate Local Shops is throwing a market night at Scofflaw Brewing Co. featuring 15+ local artisans, live music, food trucks, and cold craft brews. Sounds like a solid Saturday. | More Info
🏃 5/16 - Pride Run ATL Shake Out Fun Run - West Stride and Pride Run ATL are hosting a free fun run the morning before race day, and the first 50 people get free coffee. Free pride swag, good vibes, and fellow runners, walkers, and allies to meet. Registration required. | Free | Register Here
📐 5/16 - STE(A)M Truck Saturday at Pittsburgh Yards - The STE(A)M Truck is turning Pittsburgh Yards into a hands-on learning playground for the morning. Craft a hand-bound notebook, then work through Math Trails, a self-paced outdoor exploration. Good for all ages, elementary through high school. | Free | More Info & RSVP
🍩 5/17 - Coffee & Donuts Community Ride - RAR Bike Shop is hosting an all-community ride this Sunday with a very good agenda: grab coffee at Sassy's Cafe, roll through downtown Atlanta, stop for donuts at The Salty, then cruise back south. 10 miles, social pace, no one gets left behind. Meet at 9:30 AM at 900 Murphy Ave SW. | More Info
🤼 5/17 - Deep South Wrestling Mayhem - Deep South Wrestling is bringing the mayhem to Monday Night Garage this Sunday at 2pm - and it's completely free. Championship belts, wild energy, and a Sunday well spent. | Free | More Info
🛤️ A new report finds the Atlanta Beltline has generated $23 billion in economic output for the city, with 2.5 million annual visitors spending over $52 million at local businesses along the trail. The South Side Trail's final segment is set to open in the next few weeks, completing the loop ahead of World Cup season.
😑 The 285 closure that was supposed to happen last weekend got postponed to this weekend. Friday-Sunday.
⚾️ Former Braves Manager Bobby Cox passed away last week. WABE’s Closer Look paid homage to the legendary skipper.
👨🍳 Creator's Kitchen is running a Junior Chef Academy this summer for Atlanta kids ages 10-14, and registration is now open. 8 themed weeks of real culinary skills inside a professional kitchen - including international cuisines, baking, healthy cooking, and a graduation week. Spots are limited. June 1 - July 24 | $300/week.
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