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Pizza Jeans, The Ponce City Market pizzeria, is opening a second location at Citizens Market Food Hall at Phipps Plaza on Sept. 14. To celebrate, they will offer $1 “mall-size” slices of New York cheese pizza all day long. Stop by to check out their menu – which also includes calzones and sandwiches – starting at 11 a.m.
Hoping to get in on a reservation for the Heritage Supper Club at Bread & Butterfly? While September through November spots are sold out, there are still openings for Dec. 13. (As of press time.) The monthly tasting menu, led by Executive Chef and co-owner Demetrius Brown (pictured), celebrates the culinary richness of the African diaspora, offering a seven-course meal for an intimate group of four guests. Make your reservations here.
Attention beer connoisseurs! Gwinnett Beer Week, presented by Explore Gwinnett, is happening through Sept. 14. Check out their website for locations, tickets, and events, including the inaugural Les Bon Festival at Good Word Brewing which will conclude the celebration.
Char Pizzeria debuted at Halcyon Forsyth County last week, taking over the former Holmes Slice space. Along with pizza – think pies with everything from barbecue sauce to deviled eggs – sandwiches and frozen adult beverages are also on the menu. Follow their Instagram here for more updates.
It’s not a case of the Mondays over at Brookhaven’s Vero Pizzeria. Their new fall hours now include Mondays – which means you can enjoy their authentic Neapolitan pizza seven days a week. Take a peek at their weekly specials – spritzes on Sundays, half-off beer and wine on Tuesdays – and the launch of Margarita Mondays.
Take a tour of Spain on Sept. 19 with Buckhead’s Gypsy Kitchen. The five-course wine dinner will feature Olé & Obrigado wines, alongside courses of seafood, pork belly, and beef short rib. Seating is limited to 50; you can make reservations online here.
Emilio’s Tacos & Tequila Bar will open in Midtown on Sept. 30. Expect a menu of authentic street tacos, mezcal cocktails, and margarita flights. For more updates follow their Instagram here.
The Virginia Highland District Farmers Market is back! Beginning Sun., Sept. 15 at Virginia Highland Elementary, be on the lookout for fresh produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors. The market will run through Nov. 17 and is open each Sunday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Gusto!, the fast-casual restaurant known for its wraps and bowls, will open its 12th Atlanta location next Thursday along the Beltline’s Westside Trail. For more updates follow their Instagram here.
West End’s Wild Heaven Beer is turning five! To celebrate, they are hosting Funktoberfest on Sat., Sept. 21. Look forward to live music, special beers, and a commemorative pint glass.
Sept. 20 marks the 18th annual Kirkwood Wine Stroll in downtown Kirkwood. Expect global wine samplings from over 50 local spots and a souvenir wine glass with your ticket purchase. Small bites from local restaurants and four stages of live music are also part of the lineup. Early-bird prices are still available, but tickets are expected to sell out quickly. You can purchase your tickets here, and check out their Facebook page for updates.