Happy Friday to the West Side!
It’s here. The World Cup. 8 Games at Mercedes Benz Atlanta Stadium. 104 matches in total across the US, Mexico, and Canada.
If you’re not into sports, don’t worry, you can still enjoy the food & drink specials and there are plenty of other things going on around town.
Let’s get into this Friday’s Anthem 👇
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.
🥩 Momonoki's new summer menu drops Saturday, June 13th, starring a Steak Sando.
🍽️ AVIZE Modern Alpine in the Upper Westside earned #29 on North America's 50 Best Restaurants list.
⚽️⚽️ It’s impossible to list everywhere to enjoy food & drink on the Westside while watching the World Cup, but here are some standouts. If your favorite spot isn’t listed, I’m sorry! ⚽️⚽️
🌯 El Tesoro’s new South Downtown location is NOW OPEN! There’s a coffee bar, all your favorite menu items (Mine’s the mulita), an amazing patio, and they’re showing every match. Go check it out!
📺 Hop City Cellar at Boxcar in Lee + White opened a remodeled sports lounge with a 100-inch TV, surround sound, and food from Boxcar.
🥘 Monday Night Grove is kicking off the Summer of Soccer with a Paella-Inspired 2X ÑEIPA brewed with Garage Beer Co., paired with fresh paella this Sunday, June 14th from 1 to 4 PM. $20 gets 8oz of each.
⚽ The Works is bringing eight weeks of soccer to the Upper Westside with all-day watch parties, food and bev specials, and Jersey Fridays with tenant deals.
🍜 Nan Thai Fine Dining has a World Cup Specials Menu of Thai favorites and matchday cocktails, including Khao Soi, Pad Kee Mao Kung, and the Barcelona Bloom.
🌎 Global Grub Alley brings a rotating lineup of food trucks and global flavors to Walton Street downtown, 11 AM to 7 PM with free admission.
⚽ Ormsby's is showing every World Cup match with Bitburger discounts, and for the Ecuador and Germany game, Bitburger is buying $1,000 worth of beer for everyone.
⚽ Smorgasburg's World Grub is running every day from 11 AM to 7 PM through the tournament, with global street food vendors, The Pitch beer garden, and matches on the big screen. Dog friendly, free entry.
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🎨 6/12 - Castleberry Hill Art Stroll - One of Atlanta's most historic arts districts opens its galleries from 7 to 11 PM for an evening of local artists, small businesses, and neighborhood restaurants. | More Info
✍️ 6/12 - Modern Calligraphy for Beginners - A 1.5-hour workshop at Monday Night Garage starting at 7 PM, covering the basics with a pointed dip pen and ink. Includes a beginner's kit (two nibs, ink, guides, and more) that's yours to keep. Lefties welcome. | More Info
🛍️ 6/12 - Reclaimed Market Fridays - Reclaimed ATL takes over World Grub at Smorgasburg ATL every Friday through July 10, 11 AM to 7 PM, with vintage finds, handmade goods, and local makers. | More Info
☕ 6/13 - Coffee for Singles at Urban Grind - Skip the swiping, start the sipping. Urban Grind's BrewBox is hosting a singles mixer from 10 AM to 12 PM for friendship, romance, or just an excuse to leave the house. Come solo, leave with a coffee date. | More Info
🏡 6/13 - West End Tour of Homes, Gardens & Art Stroll - A walkable tour through Historic West End's historic homes, gardens, and local art. Tickets are available now. | More Info
🌎 6/13 - Atlanta International Night Market - The Atlanta International Night Market hits Lee + White for the first time June 13–14 with global flavors, performances, and artisan vendors. | More Info
🌳 6/13 - South Downtown Summer Kick-Off - A full day at Founders Green from 9 AM to 11 PM to check out the new green space, support local businesses, and explore the historic buildings. Stop in at noon for the unveiling of 4 new Tiny Doors and a community toast. | More Info
🌱 6/14 - Atlanta Loves Plants - A free indoor market at Monday Night Garage from 11 AM to 4 PM with 30+ vendors, hundreds of plants, and local makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, and wellness finds. | More Info
🚗 Work downtown? Your commute’s about to get more complicated. Georgia Commute Options has schedules, maps, and tips to navigate World Cup traffic.
🏓 Dill Dinkers West End has opened registration for their summer pickleball season, kicking off the week of June 22nd with divisions for every skill level from newbies to high intermediates. No partner required and spots are limited.
🔥 Thirty years after the 1996 Summer Olympics, Atlanta's iconic Olympic Cauldron is getting a new home. Georgia State is relocating it from the Olympic Flame Tower on Hank Aaron Drive to Centennial Olympic Park, in collaboration with Andrew Young and Billy Payne.
📚 Offbeat Books is running a Libro.fm BOGO audiobook sale June 12–22. It works like Audible but supports indie bookshops instead of Amazon.
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See you next week!
Connor