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For today only, every location of Farm Burger will contribute $1 from each burger sold to assist those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Visit here for additional details on Burger Give Back Day and learn how you can support relief efforts in Western North Carolina.
Schoolhouse Beer has announced plans to permanently close its Emory Point location on Oct. 27. While the Marietta campus will remain open, fans are encouraged to stop by Emory Point for a last toast.
Amalfi Cucina & Mercato, featuring traditional Italian cuisine, is welcoming hurricane evacuees traveling into the area to “Pay What You Can” on the food portion of their bill (excluding alcoholic beverages). This offer is valid at both Atlanta and Buckhead locations. Learn more by visiting their Facebook page here.
The Atlanta Municipal Market turns 100 years old this year. A commemoration ceremony with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is planned for tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. at 209 Edgewood Ave. SE. You can RSVP here and take a peek at a GSU project detailing the market’s history here.
Buckhead’s Lucian Books and Wine is hosting a signing and lunch with chef and author Renee Erickson in honor of her new book, “Sunlight & Breadcrumbs,” on Sat., Oct. 19 starting at 11:30 a.m. There will be a three-course menu inspired by recipes found among the stories, paintings, and personal photographs within the book. For more information or to register visit here.
Spooky S’mores are back at all Atlanta locations of Sugar Shane’s! For their full list of ghoulish and seasonal specials, check out their Instagram here.
Sweet Auburn Barbecue is heating up game day energy with guest pit master Big Slim and his beloved smoked turkey legs on Sat., Oct. 19. They’ll have the smoker going out front as the Georgia Bulldogs take on the Texas Longhorns. Stay tuned to their Instagram for details. And for those already planning their turkey feast for Thanksgiving, the restaurant’s famous smoked turkeys are available for ordering now.
Ready for Southern Ladies Arm Wrestling (SLAW)? Hop on over to Wild Heaven West End to join upcoming women’s sports bar Jolene Jolene this Saturday starting at 7 p.m. You can grab your tickets here.
Climbing Kites’ THC/CBD-infused beverages are available in Georgia starting this month. With zero sugar, calories, and alcohol, the sparkling mixes have already won accolades for flavors like Pineapple Passion Fruit and Mixed Berry. For more details on where to purchase, follow their Instagram here.
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Looking to unwind at the end of the week? Midtown’s Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails is offering a new Birdies & Bubbles deal available every Friday starting at 5 p.m. The weekly special pairs fried chicken and caviar with sparkling wine. For more details follow their Facebook page here.
Fans of Puttshack – the tech-infused mini golf experience featuring food and drink – will be thrilled to know that a second location opens Nov. 6 in Dunwoody at the High Street development. For more updates and launch date details, follow their Instagram here.
On Sun., Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark will sign her new cookbook, “Southern Get-Togethers: A Guide to Hosting Unforgettable Gatherings Plus Entertaining Inspiration, Tips, and 100+ Recipes” at Kevin Gillespie’s restaurant Nádair in Woodland Hills.Tickets are available for purchase here.
Diwali is on the way! Join festivities at Atlantic Station’s first-ever celebration on Tues., Oct. 29 starting at 6 p.m. In partnership with the Atlanta Film Society and NaanStop, you can expect henna tattoos, craft stations, traditional Indian dance performances, and more.
Shake it up with Buena Vida Tapas Bar’s classic cocktail class on Oct. 24 starting at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to make a Dark ‘n Stormy, a Mojito, and a Paloma. Small bites are also part of the evening; the event will be led by bar manager George Scott. You can make your reservations here.
Time for tricks and treats with Mellow Mushroom’s new Halloween cocktail, the Twisted Fang (pictured). Available at select locations through Nov. 11, the drink is a mix of Deep Eddy lemon vodka, DeKuyper triple sec, lemon juice, house-made sour, and is topped with Monin strawberry purée, a lemon twist, and a vampire fang stir stick.
Congratulations to Athens-based Creature Comforts Brewing Company for an award-winning 2024 at the Great American Beer Festival last weekend. Their 10th Anniversary Barleywine took home the bronze in the Wood-and-Barrel-Aged Strong Beer category, and their Classic City Lager landed the gold for the American Pilsner category.
Tip Top Proper Cocktails is at it again! Their sixth release of 2024 is the Whiskey Sour. Known for canned cocktails like the Paper Plane, Penicillin, Boulevardier, Manhattan, and Negroni, this new addition features bourbon, lemon, and demerara sugar. To find out more details and learn where to purchase, visit their website here.
