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ATLANTA, HBAGSUMMERSOUND TRACKInsider picks for thebest places to eat,drink, and cool offWhat to do and where togo from Memorial Dayto Labor DaySummer’s new drink—a Pimm’s Cup meetsan Old FashionedYour new summerstyle essentials—allmade in the SouthThe Southern-bredsongs you’ll listen to onrepeat all season
ATLANTA, GALOCAL’S GUIDEOne new restaurant totallyworth the buzz is Gio’sBlogger behind Mattieologie.com, @mattieologieMy summer sound track includeslocal musician Wil May’s“Whoa Now” off his EPAmericanCOOL. It’s sort oflike Kanye meets The BeachBoys. wilmay.bandcamp.comI’d bear a brain freeze for achocolate-covered bananaice pop from King of Pops.kingofpops.netI cool off at the new pool atPiedmont Park. It’s thecity’s best-kept secret. 4 foradults; piedmontpark.orgI’m tracking down the GoodFood Truck for The Poodle,a hot dog on a French toastbun with apple slaw andsyrup. goodfoodtruckatl.comI’m drinking an Aviación[tequila, maraschinoliqueur, crème de violette,and lemon zest] from TopFlr in Midtown. Ask forbartender Patrick, whoeasily has the best mustache in town. topflr.comI get my shopping fix at theMorgan Kylee boutique inBuckhead. It’s impossiblenot to play dress up inthere. morgankylee.comI’m catching the sunset fromthe patio of the LivingstonRestaurant & Bar at theGeorgian Terrace Hotel.It faces west, so you seethe sun go down overPeachtree [Street NE] andPonce [De Leon AvenueNE]. Classic Atlanta.livingstonatlanta.comI’m taking my date to La Tavolaon Mondays for grilledcalamari and 10 pastadeals. It’s small, quaint,and intimate.latavolatrattoria.comOn my perfect summer day I’dhave brunch and mimosasat West Egg (westeggcafe.com); their turkey sausageis amazing. Then I wouldhead to The ClothingWarehouse (theclothingwarehouse.com) for affordablevintage shopping, and endat Historic Fourth WardPark (h4wpc.org). If it’sraining, I’ll check out anexhibit at the HighMuseum (high.org).courtesy of temoc gonzalesMATTIEJAMESChicken Amalfitano in theWestside. It’s rustic Italianfrom the owners of oneof the city’s best pizzerias,Antico Pizza. Try the[Sorrento] lemon chickeninspired by the chef’supbringing in Amalfi, Italy.gioschicken.com
ATLANTA, GAJ une 20Events calendarWHAT TO DO& WHERE TO GOFROM MEMORIAL DAY TO LABOR DAYM ay 25-27J une 1-2Live jazz by artists such asEric Thomas and José Jamesat Piedmont Park. 10 a.m.,free; atlantafestivals.comFood, regional art, and livemusic in the Virginia-Highland. free; vahi.org/summerfestAtlanta Jazz FestivalM ay 29-30Atlanta Braves vs. TorontoBlue JaysTurner Field. 10 and up;atlantabraves.comM ay 30Movies in Central Park:Something BorrowedAtlantic Station. Dusk, free;atlanticstation.comM ay 31-J une 2Atlanta Braves vs. WashingtonNationalsTurner Field. 15.25 and up;atlantabraves.comJ une 1SuperCon Fun RunSuperhero-themed 5K race atPiedmont Park, followed by ablock party. 11 a.m., 25 foradults; supercon5k.comVirginia-HighlandSummerfest 2013J une 3-5Atlanta Braves vs.Pittsburgh PiratesTurner Field. 10 and up;atlantabraves.comJ une 6Movies in Central Park:Sherlock Homes-Gameof ShadowsAtlantic Station. Dusk, free;atlanticstation.comJ une 13Movies in Central Park:SkyfallAtlantic Station. Dusk, free;atlanticstation.comJ une 14decatur Beach PartyLive music, beer samples,and kids’ games such asSkee-Ball at Decatur Square.Movies in Central Park:Hunger GamesAtlantic Station. Dusk, free;atlanticstation.comJ une 23-S eptmeber 29Girl with a Pearl Earring:Dutch Paintings from theMauritshuisOriginal works, such asVermeer’s Girl With a PearlEarring, are on display at theHigh Museum of Art. 19.50for adults; high.org5-7 p.m, 10;visitdecaturgeorgia.comJ une 27J une 14-16Movies in Central Park:Man on a LedgeAtlanta Braves vs.San Francisco GiantsTurner Field. 13.25 and up;atlantabraves.comJ une 17-20Atlantic Station. Dusk, free;atlanticstation.comJ une 28-30Atlanta Braves vs.Arizona DiamondbacksAtlanta Braves vs.New York MetsTurner Field. 12 and up;atlantabraves.comTurner Field. 13.25 and up;atlantabraves.comAtlanta Food& Wine FestivalM ay 30-J une 2One of the biggest food festivals in theSouth includes food and drinktastings, cooking seminars, and partieswith rock star chefs and bartenders atthe Loews Atlanta Hotel in Midtown.atlfoodandwinefestival.comAll events are subject to change. Check the website listed for up-to-date information
ATLANTA, GAJ uly 2-4J uly 21Turner Field. 13.25 and up;atlantabraves.comTomato dishes, cocktails, andlive music by Five Bone Rackat JCT Kitchen & Bar. 1 p.m., 50 and up; killertomatofest.tumblr.comAtlanta Braves vs.Miami MarlinsJ uly 4AJC Peachtree Road Race10K race from Buckhead toPiedmont Park. 7:17 a.m.;peachtreeroadrace.orgJ uly 4Salute to the Red,White, and BlueRides and fireworks in theEast Point suburb. 5-11 p.m.,free; downtowneastpoint.comJ uly 11Movies in Central Park:Despicable MeAtlantic Station. Dusk, free;atlanticstation.comJ uly 11-14Atlanta Braves vs.Cincinnati RedsTurner Field. 12 and up;atlantabraves.comJ uly 13Atlanta Street Food FestivalJ uly 25Movies in Central Park:RatatouilleAtlantic Station. Dusk, free;atlanticstation.comJ uly 26-28Atlanta Braves vs.St. Louis CardinalsTurner Field. 12 and up;atlantabraves.comJ uly 27Atlanta Ice Cream FestivalIce-cream vendors and healthand wellness events atPiedmont Park. 11 a.m., free;atlantaicecreamfestival.comJ uly 29-A ugust 1Atlanta Braves vs.Colorado RockiesTurner Field. 7.50 and up;atlantabraves.comMore than 20 local foodtrucks and live music atPiedmont Park. 12 p.m., 7.50;atlantastreetfoodfestival.comA ugust 1J uly 18Atlantic Station. Dusk, free;atlanticstation.comMovies in Central Park:Breakfast at Tiffany’sAtlantic Station. Dusk, free;atlanticstation.comDecatur BBQ, Blues,& Bluegrass FestivalAttack of the KillerTomato FestivalMovies in Central Park:Uncle BuckA ugust 9-11Atlanta Braves vs.Miami MarlinsTurner Field. 12 and up;atlantabraves.comA ugust 17Enjoy barbecue tastings and live musicby local musicians at Harmony Park.The best part is all proceeds benefitDecatur’s continuing growth.decaturbbqfestival.comA ugust 12-14A ugust 30-S eptember 1Turner Field. 10 and up;atlantabraves.comSignings, readings and booksales at the Decatur Square.9 a.m., free; decaturbookfestival.comAtlanta Braves vs.Philadelphia PhilliesA ugust 15Movies in Central Park:The GooniesAtlantic Station. Dusk, free;atlanticstation.comA ugust 16-18Atlanta Braves vs.Washington NationalsTurner Field. 13.25 and up;atlantabraves.comAJC Decatur Book FestivalA ugust 30-S eptember 1Atlanta Braves vs.Miami MarlinsTurner Field. 12 and up;atlantabraves.comA ugust 31Chick-fil-A KickOff game:Alabama vs. Virginia TechA ugust 27-29College football season’sopening game at the GeorgiaDome. 5:30 p.m., ticketsavailable through universityticket offices; chick-fil-akickoffgame.comTurner Field. 7.50 and up;atlantabraves.comS eptember 2Atlanta Braves vs.Cleveland IndiansAtlanta Braves vs.New York MetsTurner Field. 10 and up;atlantabraves.comAll events are subject to change. Check the website listed for up-to-date information
ATLANTA, GAthe drinkPIMMBOBAn Old Fashionedmeets a Pimm’s Cupwith a touchof Sazerac flair.Muddle 2 fresh tarragonsprigs; 1 lemon slice; 1orange slice; 1 strawberry,quartered; 1 to 1 ½ Tbsp.simple syrup; and 2 dashesof Peychaud’s bitters ina 12-oz. glass to releaseflavors. Fill glass with icecubes. Add ¼ cup each ryewhiskey and chilled clubsoda; gently stir.Makes 1 serving.hector sanchez; prop styling: caroline m. cunningham; food styling: marian cooper cairnsTHE RECIPE
ATLANTA, GABeach bagStyle EssentialsYour new must-haves for the beach and beyond—all made in the SouthThe Bag:CJ Laing, Palm Beach, FLA secret pocket keeps keys safe. 98; cjlaingshop.comThe scarf: Daisy G, Tybee Island, GADoubles as a head wrap to hidefrizz. 117; daisyg.us (shown on hat)The Shades: Tumbleweeds;Louisville, KY Wood veneered andmade by hand. 85; tumbleweedshandcraft.bigcartel.comThe Shoes: Rowen, Charleston, SCSoles have memory foamfor extra comfort. 98;rowenfootwear.comThe Balm: The Natural Apothecary,Spartanburg, SC Goes on lightand provides SPF 15. 3;thenaturalapothecary.etsy.comThe Hat: Diana Kelly, Sarasota, FLThe Beach Blanket: Scents & FeelMiami Oh-so-soft and more than6 feet long. 73; scentsandfeel.comThe Summer Read: Z: A Novel ofZelda FitzgeraldA juicy read chock-full of anecdotes of the Southern socialite’spenchant for excess andmischief. 25; amazon.comlaurey W. glenn; styling: caroline m. CunninghamSubtle wiring on the brim offerssturdiness. 40; dianaekelly.com
ATLANTA, GAsummer sound trackSOUTHERN MIXTAPEMusic Writer Rachael Maddux shares her picks for theSouthern-bred songs you’ll listen to all summerAtlanta, Ga“Rooting for theUnderdog”Gentleman Jesse,Leaving AtlantaHeadstrong garage rock froma dude less mannered thanhis name suggestsBirmingham, Al“Lips & Limbs”Waxahatchee, Cerulean SaltTwenty-something malaiserendered into jankly rockthat sounds like drinkingbeer and skipping stones onthe Alabama lake the bandis named afterAuburn, Al”A Charm / A Blade”Phosphorescent, MuchachoAlthough he has decampedto Brooklyn, Matthew Houckstill shows his Southern rootson this raggedy rompChapel Hill, NC“Younger Days”Mount Moriah, Miracle TempleShimmering like hotpavement in August, an odeto small town life and theones that get awayAustin, TX“Marathon”Heartless Bastards, ArrowA languid, sun-dappledcharmer led along by thegloriously yowling ErikaWennerstromBirmingham, Al“Sugar Dyed HoneyPants”St. Paul and the Broken Bones,Greetings From St. Paul andthe Broken BonesRetro soul from an energetic,battered-’n-fried six pieceChapin, SC“Baby Center Stage”Iron and Wine, Ghost on GhostPedal steel and honeyed brassnudge whiskery folkmasterSam Beam towards a bigger,broader soundCharleston, SC“Keeper”Shovels & Rope, O’ Be JoyfulSly, sticky dive-bar countryrock from husband-and-wifeteam Michael Trent and CaryAnn HearstFlorence, AlKnoxville, TN“Let There Be Lonely”The Secret Sisters, (singlefrom unnamed album)Laura and Lydia Rogers keepheartfelt harmonies, tradeup on richer country-rockproductionFranklin, TN“Daydreaming”“You Ain’t Dolly (AndYou Ain’t Porter)” feat.Blake Sheltonashley Monroe, Like a RoseAn old-school tete-a-tetebetween one of Nashville’sbiggest stars and one of itsbrightest new onesNashville, TnParamore, Paramore“Honey”Pop-punk wunderkindHayley Williams grows up,sharpens hooks, digs inTorres, TorresA guitar-crunched contemplation on faltering love,swirling up as slow and darkas a July thunderheadGolden, TX“Follow Your Arrow”Kacey Musgraves,Same Trailer Different ParkNew Orleans, LA“Little Black Star”Country’s new rebelsweetheart lays out herdevil-may-care, catchyas-hell mantraHurray for the Riff Raff,Look Out MamaA zydeco-folk romp throughalligator-infested swampswith Alynda Lee Segarra andher rag-tag compatriotsJohnson City, TN“Another Man”Jill Andrews, The MirrorUnheralded queen of heartbreak offers a jaunty previewof her next big mistakeRichmond, Va“Steady Pace”Matthew E. White, Big InnerA cosmically chill, avantAmericana vibe summonedby a guy with style to spareDownload this playlist at southernliving.com/summer
MIAMI MARLINS Turner Field. 12 and up; atlantabraves.com auguSt 31 CHICK-FIL-A KICKOFF GAME: ALABAMA VS. VIRGINIA TECH College football season's opening game at the Georgia Dome. 5:30 p.m., tickets available through university ticket offices; chick-fil-akickoff game.com SepteMber 2 ATLANTA BRAVES VS. NEw YORK METS Turner Field. 10 and up;
