Modern, intimate eatery featuring an Asian fusion menu, plus both classic & creative cocktails.
510 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: (404) 254-4051 | Web: poorcalvins.com
South City Kitchen Buckhead
Inventive takes on Southern classics, including a popular brunch, served in upscale surroundings.
3350 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 175, Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: (404) 815-6677 | Web: southcitykitchen.com
Nikolai’s Roof
Upscale French-Russian dinner spot with city views is set on the 30th floor of the Hilton Hotel.
255 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 221-6362 | Web: nikolaisroofatl.com
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Bones Restaurant
Steakhouse institution serving prime beef & seafood in clubby rooms with an old-school vibe. 3130 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Ecco Midtown
Sleek spot for an ever-changing menu of seasonally inspired Continental fare & a bustling bar scene. 40 7th Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Thrive
American food, sushi & creative cocktails in a lounge-like dining room & bar with modern decor. 101 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
The Vortex
Local fixture known for its burgers, beer & whiskey selection & offbeat, rock ‘n’ roll vibe. 438 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Agave Restaurant
Native American decor & a fireplace set the stage for creative Southwestern small plates & entrees. 242 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Blue Ridge Grill
An elegant mountain lodge setting for elevated Southernleaning cuisine & curated wines.1261 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
Octopus Bar
Hip, late-night hangout offering cocktails & a changing menu of Asian & European eats. 560 Gresham Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Pasta Da Pulcinella
Pastas & other Italian favorites in a romantic setting: a cozy vintage bungalow with fireplace. 1123 Peachtree Walk NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
EVENTS 2024
Oct 26
Decatur BBQ & Bands Festival
Please join us for the third annual Decatur BBQ Fest in Oakhurst, benefitting the Solarium. The Solarium is a Decatur based non-profit organization that provides community support by hosting and supporting events, as well as providing grants to other non-profit groups throughout the Atlanta area. You don’t want to miss the variety of food, beverages, music, desserts, family fun and craft vendors! Learn more and join us for food and fun at decaturbbqfestival.com.
Oct 29
Diwali Festival
Our inaugural Diwali festival will turn Atlantic Station into the festival of lights! Revel in the 1997 film, ”Dil to Pagal Hai,” and marvel at mehndi and traditional dance performances, delicious Indian cocktails, beer, and food by NaanStop. We’re partnering with Atlanta Film Society & NaanStop to light up your October — happy Diwali! Learn more and join us this year at discoveratlanta.com,
Nov 2
Dia de los Muertos Festival
It’s that time of the year again. Visit the Lawrenceville Arts Center to enjoy this wonderful cultural tradition full of color, music, food, and dance.The Day of the Dead Festival takes place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, beginning at noon in the center courtyard. Enjoy this beautiful cultural tradition full of color, music, food, and dance. Come celebrate with a professional tapetero from Guanajuato, Mexico, compete in a Catrina competition, and more! Learn more at lvilleartscenter.com.
Nov 11-12
Chastain Park Arts Festival
Named as one of the nation’s Top 100 (67) Arts Festival Nationwide by Sunshine Artist Magazine the Chastain Park Arts Festival will host its 13th annual event at Chastain Park along Park Drive for approximately 175
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artists and artisans. Visitors will enjoy fine art and crafts, a children’s area, and local food and beverage concessions including gourmet food trucks. Local acoustic musicians will enliven the atmosphere. This event is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and volunteer artists. Best of all, it’s entirely free to attend! Learn more at chastainparkartsfestival.com.
Nov 17
Atlanta Streets Alive
This Southwest Streets Alive route stretches from Atlanta’s West End to Grant Park, connecting seven Southwest Atlanta neighborhoods — including Westview, Historic West End, Adair Park, Pittsburgh, Mechanicsville, Beecher-Donnelly, and Summerhill. Along the route, you’ll find a wealth of interactive experiences, hosted by community organizations, local businesses, and Streets Alive sponsors. You can explore the route from end to end, or enter and exit the route at any cross-street at any time during the four-hour activation. Learn more at atlantaonthecheap.com.
Dec 6-8
2024 Okefenokee Adventure Weekend
Join the Georgia Conservancy for a weekend exploration of one of the most beautiful places in Georgia: the Okefenokee Swamp. Guests will have the opportunity to paddle the mysterious tea-colored water of the Okefenokee with esteemed naturalist Cathy Sakas and learn about the natural wonders and fascinating cultural history found in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Learn more and join us at
Dec 14
Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
Join Bar Crawl USA for the Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl. Get that Goodwill sweater, find those tacky holiday pants, and get ready to jingle bell ROCK on Dec. 14th! First you get a ticket. You wear an ugly sweater. Upon arriving to our registration party, you’ll get awesome crawl swag. You’ll
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be given an official lanyard to guide you & hundreds of new friends bar to bar (5+ bars) with amazing drink deals along the way. We’ll have a photographer there capturing all the fun with DJ entertainment and more! Learn more at discoveratlanta.com.
Jan 1
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl has always been one of the country’s most exciting college football playoff games. As one of the New Year’s Six bowl games, the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl offers an unmatched Bowl Week experience for players and fans alike. The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl hosted its first College Football Playoff Semifinal in 2016 and will again host in 2019, 2022 and 2025. The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl is played in MercedesBenz Stadium in downtown Atlanta, on the northwest corner of the Northside Drive and Martin Luther King Boulevard intersection. Learn more at discoveratlanta.com.
Jan 4-25
Atlanta Tattoo Party & Art Exhibition
Come join us 6pm Saturday at our Tattoo Party & Art Exhibition! There will be tattooing, piercing, art, food, drinks, music and games! FREE to get in all night! This is going to be something you don’t want to miss so mark the date on your calendar and rsvp on eventbrite. If you have any questions or need more info send a DM to @offthelineatl or text 404-9713476. We will also be doing some giveaways for Off The Line Atlanta throughout the night so don’t miss out! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Jan 25-26
Lunar New Year Festival
The 2025 festival will celebrate the Year of the Snake. Stone Mountain Park is proud to host the third annual Lunar New Year Festival. This Asian-inspired festival pays tribute to the culture and New Year traditions of Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and other countries that follow the lunar calendar. It features a special Lunar New Year Drone and Light
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Show on the largest screen in the world, a lighted parade, cultural craft activities, live entertainment, and other cultural elements. Learn more at stonemountainpark.com.
Jan 31 - Feb 2
Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival
Join us in Atlanta for our next juggling festival at the Yaarab Shrine Center on Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2025. Location and dates are confirmed. You’ll find juggling, unicycling, flow & play, hooping, comedy and family fun for all ages at the annual Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival. Know how to juggle? Want to pick up a few new tricks? Just like to watch and maybe learn how to juggle?
Feb 22
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Have a barbeque feast at the 11th Annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival in the Pinnacle Lot! Spend your Saturday outdoors with friends and family while treating your tastebuds to all the pleasures true southerners live by: beer, bourbon, barbeque, bacon and biscuits. The VIP early entry begins at noon, while general admission starts at 2 p.m. Tickets include a souvenir glass and most importantly, all you can taste samples. Learn more at atlanta.beerandbourbon.com.
Feb 22
Mardi Gras Streetcar Adventure
Atlanta’s largest Mardi Gras event (costume encouraged) parading ticket goers around for an afternoon of adventure and exploration in Downtown Atlanta & the Old Fourth Ward using the Atlanta Streetcar with 35+ participating establishments & attractions. Your adventure includes exclusive New Orleans themed food & drink specials, complimentary drinks & shots, live New Orleans street band, post event party, attraction discounts, beads & more! Learn more at discoveratlanta.com.
Feb 19 - Mar 16
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
In 2025, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) will proudly mark a milestone of cinematic and cultural significance – its 25th anniversary. Since its inception in the year 2000, the AJFF has stood as a beacon of the arts, a philanthropic heavyweight that enriches the cultural fabric of the city by celebrating the Jewish experience with a global perspective. As the festival approaches its silver jubilee, it’s poised to be a celebration of unparalleled proportions, promising to be the most ambitious and grandiose event in the organization’s history. Learn more at ajff.org.
Mar 15
St Patrick’s Parade
Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s parade – started by the city’s Hibernian Benevolent Society (a Catholic and Protestant fraternal organization) – dates back to 1858, making it one of the country’s oldest. Participation in the parade is not just an “Irish thing”. The parade attracts individuals and groups from around the city and the South including clowns, floats, bands, Bagpipe & Drum Corps, children, dancers, drill teams, and more.
Apr 18-20
Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate Earth Day with the Atlanta-based brewery’s annual festival at Sweetwater Brewery. Enjoy live music, an artist market, comedy tent and 5K race, all while safely enjoying the best of SweetWater’s beverages. Set in Atlanta’s Pullman Yards, the festival provides stunning views of the Atlanta skyline. SweetWater will have tents set up all over the park selling our favorite craft brews including Georgia Brown, Extra Pale Ale 420, Blue, IPA and more. Shop at the 420 Fest Artist Market and browse through dozens of beautiful creations by local artists. All this and so much more at sweetwater420fest.com.
3 lbs beef ribs, cut
Salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cups beef broth
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
1 cup pearl onions, peeled
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and black pepper to taste Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
1 cup red wine (preferably Burgundy)
• Season beef ribs with salt and pepper. Sear in an oven-safe pot.
• Remove ribs and sauté garlic, onion, carrots, and celery in the same pot.
• Return the ribs, add red wine, beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven at 325°F (163°C) for 2-2.5 hours.
• In a skillet, sauté mushrooms and pearl onions in butter until golden. Remove from skillet.
• Make a roux with flour in the skillet and cook until golden.
• Strain the cooking liquid from the pot, return beef, and add the sautéed mushrooms and onions. Thicken the sauce with the roux.
• Return to the oven for 15-20 minutes.
• Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
• Enjoy with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
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Recipes: Entrée & Dessert
For the Macaron Shells:
1 cup almond flour
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
3 large egg whites
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Gel food coloring (your choice)
For the Filling:
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit jam or chocolate ganache for filling
• Sift almond flour and powdered sugar.
• Whip egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form.
• Fold in dry ingredients and add food coloring.
• Pipe small rounds onto baking sheets and let rest for 20-30 minutes.
• Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15-18 minutes, then cool.
• Prepare the filling by mixing butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
• Assemble macarons by piping filling and adding jam or ganache.
• Optional: decorate with sprinkles.
• Chill for 24 hours in the fridge to enhance flavor.
• Serve and enjoy your cute French Macarons!
EVENTS 2025
May 10-26
Atlanta Caribbean Carnival™
The group has brought thousands of patrons to venues throughout Metro Atlanta. ACCBA is dedicated to producing events that helps increase awareness of the various Caribbean art forms and to working within the community to promote diversity and art education. This year’s festivities promise to be even more exciting than ever. The Parade of Bands and the performances at the Festival Village are guaranteed to take the Atlanta Carnival to the next level.
JUN 1
Rhythm & Baddies Brunch
Come vibe with us every Sunday at Highness Cuisine for Rhythm & Baddies Brunch - good food, great music, and even better company! Rhythm & Baddies Brunch is the place to be every Sunday at Highness Cuisine! Join us for a delicious brunch experience filled with good vibes and great music. Indulge in mouth-watering dishes while grooving to the beats of our talented DJs. This in-person event is the perfect way to wrap up your weekend and kick off the new week. Don’t miss out on the fun - come brunch with us at Highness Cuisine! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
JUN 6
Drag Queen Sip and Paint Atlanta
Welcome to Atlanta Drag Queen Sip N Paint, a fabulous experience brought to you by Sip and Paint USA! Our events combine the joy of painting with the lively energy of a drag queen, offering an hour and a half of fun, creativity, and entertainment. Participants paint a canvas while enjoying cocktails, all under the guidance of a glamorous drag queen host. Our drag queen not only leads the painting session with guidance, tips, and plenty of encouragement but also keeps the party alive with jokes, music, and fabulous entertainment. By the end of the event, you’ll be treated to a spectacular drag queen show performance by the queen
SOMEONE CARES
Someone Cares is a leading agency in the fight against sexually transmitted diseases in the African American, Latino and Transgender communities. Their mission is to eliminate all barriers to health services for all individuals who experience health disparities related to sexual health in primary care, HIV testing, STD and HEP C screening and treatment, and intensive mental health and substance abuse counseling and treatment. S1CATL.ORG | (678) 921-2706
HEALTH INITIATIVE
The Health Initiative is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Georgia’s LGBTQ community through education, support, access to care and advocacy. They work directly with LGBTQ Georgians and LGBTQ-friendly providers.
THEHEALTHINITIATIVE.ORG
FRONT RUNNERS ATLANTA
Front Runners Atlanta is a running, walking, and social club for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Membership is open to all people regardless of race, pace, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or athletic ability.
FRONTRUNNERSATLANTA.ORG
RAINBROS
We seek to be inclusive, proactive and diligent in our commitment to serve the best interests of Midtown residents fairly and transparently. We want all Midtown residents to feel welcome and heard in meetings that exhibit respectful discourse and fair decision making strategies.
MIDTOWNATLANTA.ORG
PFLAG ATLANTA
PFLAG Atlanta promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, their families, and friends through support, education, and advocacy. PFLAGATLANTA.ORG | (678) 561-7354
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herself! It’s the perfect way to blend art, fun, and sass, making your night unforgettable. This is a drag queen show in Atlanta with a twist and a sip! Details at eventbrite.com.
Jul 13
2025 Summer #RunTheATL
This will be the 11th Summer Event. Explore the city in new ways. Most folks are not trying to “win’ this race. We take on the city, see some amazing stuff, then eat, drink, and tell tales of our adventures. You will have a chance to see Atlanta in a way that 99 percent of people never do. You will pass new and old graffiti, various art structures, and no less than 25 neighborhoods. There will be some things you never knew existed. We like to think of it as running “Behind The City”. It’s a looped race so it will start and end where your car is. Starting location is West End on the West Side Beltline. 1 Free beer for all finishers from sponsor. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
AUG 6
Waffl’d Up Wine Down & Open Mic
Pull up to the WAFFL’D UP Wine Down, kick off the night at 7PM with a DJ sax collaboration: DJ Knuckles on the 1’s and 2’s & Stanford Reid aka Phuoc, followed by the open mic and karaoke. Bring your creativity, musical instruments and friends. And of course your favorite WAFFL Tacos will be avaliable for purchase throughout the event and up until they close at 4AM. Feel free to kick back a little longer! BYOB! Visit eventbrite.com.
SEP 6
Atlanta Seafood & Caribbean Music Festival
The Atlanta seafood and Caribbean food festival is scheduled to take place on September 6th at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA. The event will feature live music and DJs, and will offer a variety of seafood and Caribbean dishes for attendees to enjoy. General admission tickets are available along with Cooler & Lawn Chair Passes to sit comfortable and enjoy the vibes! Details at eventbrite.com.
