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Divan, the Midtown Persian restaurant located in The Castle, is now offering brunch service. Expect dishes like avocado Persian pancakes with rosewater confit, tandoori shrimp and couscous with herb gremolata, or avocado naan toast with pomegranate – all from their new chef, Christian Evans.
Looking for a fun date night? Friday cocktail classes at The Upper Room – recently opened at Ponce City Market – kick off this week starting at 6 p.m. Expect a weekly guided tasting and hands-on preparation of three signature cocktails. You can purchase your tickets here.
Weekdays from 5-7 p.m. you can join in on the Sake & Sando Happy Hour at Brush Sushi in Buckhead Village. Look for a curated sake menu alongside sando (sandwich) offerings like the wagyu burger katsu, or the miso duck with cucumber, fried leeks, root veggie crisps, and miso hoisin sauce. For more updates follow their Instagram here.
If you already have an eye towards the holidays, The Blind Pig Parlour Bar in Buckhead has you covered. While The Blind Elf pop-up is already in full swing with festive-themed drinks and an à la carte menu of small plates and desserts, reservations are now also open for the full Blind Elf Experience, which begins Fri., Nov. 29. You can book your table here.
Or, check out pop-up bar Tinsel Tavern at The Battery Atlanta. Returning for its third year, the bar will be open for festive fun seven days a week. There will also be themed events throughout December, including an ugly sweater party and holiday karaoke. Check out their website for details.
Want to surprise your Friendsgiving crew with a sweet treat? If you act fast, you can still get in on Sugar Shane’s Friendsgiving Box, available only through Sun., Nov. 24. Add in a mix of favorite cookies – like the Betty White or the Dashing Delta – alongside fall specials like the Pumpkin Pie and Fall Doodle. You can place your order with their Midtown location here, or visit their website to order from any of their other Atlanta locations. They also offer pickup, delivery, and nationwide shipping.
If you are stuck on dinner plans, you can now pick up Bocado’s naturally leavened sourdough pizzas at a selection of retailers across Metro Atlanta, including Savi Provisions locations on Howell Mill Road and North Highland Avenue. Choose from pies like the Margherita, vegan Marinara, Wild Mushroom and Vidalia Onion, and others. For more details, follow their Instagram here.
Delbar is now officially open in Buckhead. The Michelin-recognized restaurant – known for its Middle Eastern cuisine that draws from owner and native Iranian Fares Kargar’s family recipes – joins locations in Alpharetta and Inman Park. For more information, visit their website here.
In other opening news, Dips Kitchen will get its first brick-and-mortar location at The Krog District the first week of December. The walk-up concept will feature selections like The Fried “Hot” Chicken – roasted chicken in hot sauce, cucumber pickles, classic “ranch” flavors, and spicy chicken crunchies – or The Low Country Shrimp Dip with Georgia shrimp tossed in Old Bay seasoning, mixed with celery, fennel, and lemon. Each dip is served with bread or seasonal veggies, or can be made into a sandwich, wrap, or salad option. Stay tuned for updates here.
Black Friday doesn’t just mean shopping – it also means brunch at HAVEN. Make your reservations for Nov. 29 and sample Chef Giancarlo Laredo-Ruiz’s menu featuring items like short rib and grits with cipollini onions and soft poached eggs, or a homemade brioche with apple compote, maple syrup, and powdered sugar.
Six Feet Under is launching App & Oyster Happy Hour at both their Cheshire Bridge and Grant Park locations Monday-Thursday from 3-6 p.m. Look forward to half-price Gulf and specialty oysters and half-price select appetizers – including mussels, fried green tomatoes, and more.
Help Goldbergs Fine Foods add to the good this holiday season. Now through Dec. 15, customers who donate a new, unwrapped toy or gift at any Goldbergs location (excluding the airport) will receive a free bagel with cream cheese. The donated items will go directly to the Foster Care Support Foundation. For more details on drop-off locations or how to participate, visit their website here.
Georgia-based Tip Top Proper Cocktails and Creature Comforts have teamed up to create a beer riff on the classic Jungle Bird. The ale is a mix of tropical fruits and bitters with notes of pineapple, lime, cherry, and herbs, reminiscent of Tip Top’s award-winning canned Jungle Bird cocktail. Jungle Bird will be on tap and to-go for a limited time at Creature’s Athens Taproom; it is also available on draft at local restaurants and in cans at retailers across Atlanta.
