Happy Friday to the West Side! After the sun peeked out yesterday, it’s looking like we’re in for another weekend of rain…
Rain or shine, we’ve got an awesome weekend ahead of us on the West Side. 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.
🌮 El Tesoro South Downtown is hiring! They’re looking for front of house, bar staff, and back of house team members to help build something special.
🐷 Frazie's Meat & Market is turning 3 and celebrating with a whole hog cookout on May 30th (12-5pm) in the Riverside neighborhood, two whole pigs, two styles: one smoked, one roasted La Caja China. Plus live music by The Meat Sweats and local vendors.
🍕 Warhouse Pizza is back in Atlanta. They’ll be at Bar Avize Saturday & Sunday.
⛳ Atlanta Golf & Social West End is running a Thirsty Thursday special every week: food and drink specials all day, a free hour of golf when you spend $25 per person, and live sports on all TVs all night. Eat up. Drink up. Tee up.
🍔 Little Rey has added a smashburger to the menu… Comes with american cheese, picadillo, yellow mustard, jalapeños, pickles, cilantro, and onion.
🥧 Porches and Pies is back at Adair Park, and baker registration is now open with early bird pricing through July 15. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time pie maker, they want you at the table.
🍕 Phew's Pies is doing a Pizza Omakase now, which is exactly what it sounds like: a curated, intimate tasting menu of their staple slices, fan favorites, and brand new, never-before-eaten recipes. DM them for details and to get on the waitlist.
🌮 Chicheria is running an unlimited taco situation every Saturday (11a-3p) and the lineup is serious: Baja Fish, Coconut Shrimp, Carne Asada, Chicken Tinga, Cauliflower Al Pastor, all on handmade blue corn tortillas, served continuously at your table. $35/person, chips and agua frescas included.
🍔 Southern Belle brought back the A-Town Burger for the summer. The Atlanta classic is available Wednesdays and Thursdays at their spot in the food hall at the former CNN Center.
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🍵 5/29 - Warhorse Summer Residency - If you're looking for a summer spot, The Goat Farm just answered. Starting today, Warhorse is running a weekend residency through September 12th with daytime matcha, DJ nights, weekly live jazz tributes (Coltrane this Saturday!), and vintage furniture from Wrong Cribz. No cover for DJ sets, sliding scale for the jazz. It runs all summer, but no reason to wait. | Full Schedule
📚 5/30 - Northwest Library Book Sale - Gently used books for $1-$5 at the Northwest Library at Scotts Crossing, and every purchase comes with a free kids' book from the Treasure Shelf. Cash, Zelle, and Cash App accepted, and they're also taking donations. | More Info
🛹 5/30 - Shop and Skate - HiPop Markets is posting up at 275 Ted Turner Dr SW with vendors, DJs, skaters, and live performances from 5pm to midnight. Tickets available in the HiPop app. | $10 parking | More Info
🍇 5/30 - Vino Mexicano Vol. III - Ancestral Bottle Shop is exploring the terroir of Mexico this Saturday, tasting wines from four different states in a relaxed afternoon hang. The Revival Lux is joining as a pop-up so you can sip, shop, and leave with a new bag. Great wines, good company, no pretension. | 2-5pm | More Info & RSVP
⚽ 5/30 - Champions League Final Watch Party - Kitboys, El Santo Gallo, and Westside Market are teaming up at The Interlock for the Champions League Final. Vendors, drinks, DJs, and that trompo is not a drill. | More Info
📚 5/31 - Sunday Storytime with Natalie Nelson - Offbeat Books is hosting a patio storytime and coloring activity with Atlanta author and illustrator Natalie Nelson, whose books include The King of the Birds and Cat's First Baby. | More Info
🚶 5/31 - West End Wander Photo Walk - Grab your camera and head to Portrait Coffee for a photo walk through the Historic West End during Atlanta Streets Alive. Seasoned shooter or total beginner, all are welcome. Free cold brew on site doesn't hurt either. | More Info & RSVP
🏗️ Big news for SW Atlanta: a new grocery store is coming to Campbellton Plaza at 2080 Campbellton Rd SW, expected to be run by Savi Provisions/Azalea Fresh Market. The project is city and Invest Atlanta-backed, tied to the larger Campbellton Road TAD initiative aimed at bringing real investment to a long-underserved part of the city.
⚽ Starting June 1, 92.9 The Game is going nightly with Atlanta Soccer Tonight: Stoppage Time, a World Cup show hosted by Jason Longshore running through July 19. You can tune in live on the radio, stream on Audacy, or watch the full show on their YouTube channel.
🌽 Upper West Market, Georgia's first indoor, year-round farmers market, is opening later this month. Vendors are actively moving in and building out their spaces as we speak.
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See ya next week!
Connor