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Willie Jewell’s Old School BAR-B-Q in Marietta will shutter for good this Sun., Nov. 17 according to an Instagram post. They invite patrons to come by this week to enjoy their favorite dishes and share stories before their closing.
This week is the launch of Forever I Love Atlanta Night (F.I.L.A.) at Midtown Bowl. Starting every Tuesday at 5 p.m. you can enjoy $1 wings from Ethiopian pop-up Ruki’s Kitchen in addition to drink specials. Check out their Instagram here for more details.
Burger chain Shake Shack, known for its made-to-order burgers and fries, will open in the former Wahlburgers space at Battery Atlanta in 2025, according to the AJC. It will be only the second US storefront with a bar. The restaurant has more than 500 locations worldwide, including seven in Georgia.
Latin Restaurant Weeks (LRW) celebrates its third year in Atlanta starting Friday. Intended to drive awareness to local Latinx chefs, restaurant owners, caterers, coffee shops, bakeries, and culinary pop-ups, the event will run through Nov. 30. You can find out the full schedule and more details on their Instagram here.
Get ready for the inaugural Blandtown Block Party this Saturday at NOVEL West Midtown Apartments. Starting at 1 p.m., you can expect food trucks, local vendors, a pop-up matcha bar, and more. For more details visit their Eventbrite page here.
Lingering Shade Social Club is hosting a cocktail masterclass Sun. Nov. 17, from 5-7 p.m. Attendees will craft a Cranberry French 75 with Botanist Gin, a Penicillin, and a New York Sour (with optional egg whites). Read here for more details.
The musical film “Wicked” is on its way to theaters; here are a few fun ways to toast to its arrival. Take your pick from a lineup of pink and green cocktails at Distillery of Modern Art (the Jardin du Luxembourg), Hawkers (the Dragon Fruit Freeze – a combination of tequila, dragon fruit, lime, and lemon – served slushie style), Muchacho (the Stone Fox or the Mary Jane), or Superica (the Texas Star 2.0 – a blend of Gran Centenario Reposado, St. Germain, hibiscus port syrup, ruby red grapefruit, and lime).
Flight Club Atlanta is also getting in on the “Wicked” action with The Ladybird – Plantation Rum, hibiscus, lime, watermelon, and egg white – The Snapdragon, a blend of Ketel One vodka, grapefruit-rose, guava, lychee, lime, and dragon fruit – or the Oaxacan Seaglass, a combination of green chili house-infused Banhez mezcal, lychee, lime, and ginger.
Not up for Thanksgiving meal prep? Consider some of these to-go or dine-in options to celebrate your holiday:
- TWO Urban Licks in Poncey-Highland has a Thanksgiving Feast Bundle including a brined and roasted half turkey with sides and dessert. Orders can be placed until Wed., Nov. 20 at noon.
- Alpharetta’s Cabernet also has a Thanksgiving meal, including options for turkey, prime rib, or ham. Orders must be placed here by Fri., Nov. 22.
- Want to get out instead? SsamJang Korean BBQ will be open 11 a.m. to midnight on Thanksgiving. Be sure to check out their 50% off drink specials and all-you-can-eat lunch options too.
- Fayetteville’s ENZO Steakhouse & Bar will also have Thanksgiving hours from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and feature a holiday menu.
For our full roundup of dine-in and order-ahead options for Thanksgiving you can check out the link here.
