Fall is on fire in the A. Hit the Town this weekend to check out these buzzy openings on the rise.
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SPLAT!
Inspired by the action painting art movement of the 1950s and ’60s, this new addition to Ponce City Market has Atlantans tapping into their inner artist. The Splatter Studio (@thesplatterstudio) invites guests to quite literally throw paint on a canvas, making for a surprisingly versatile outing, whether it be a therapeutic exercise, date night with a twist or bonding sesh between old friends. Creating your contemporary masterpiece is even more satisfying in the nearly 2,500-square-foot space that’s drenched in natural light via high ceilings and expansive windows. All you’ll need to bring is your creativity.
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THREE CHEERS
Rain or shine, never miss happy hour again with Adelina Social Goods’ (@adelinasocial) new Cocktail Club, a stylish cocktail-of-the-month kit delivered straight to your door. The subscription box comes equipped with mixologist-crafted recipes, swoonworthy bar accessories and mixers such as small-batch syrups and infusions made with farmstead ingredients. Follow the recipe exactly to tickle your taste buds or substitute your tried-and-true spirits for an elevated favorite. Each month’s kit makes eight to 12 cocktails, allowing you to show off your newly minted mixology skills during girls’ night. We’ll toast to that!
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POWER OF PERSISTENCE
What started as an idea—sparked by the oh-so-familiar frustration of shopping for towels for your wedding registry—between two 20-somethings living together in NYC quickly erupted into Weezie (@weezietowels), a full-fledged luxury towel and robe company that’s revitalizing the custom linen world. Three years later, Liz Eichholz, co-founder and creative director, and Lindsey Johnson, co-founder and CEO, just made their biggest move yet: relocating their warehouse and fulfillment to a 40,000-square-foot warehouse (a whopping 10 times the size of their former space) in Atlanta to meet the growing demand and rapidly expanding product offerings. With more enticing launches on the horizon, Weezie will be on the hunt for an even larger space before long.
The Jalisco Sunset at C. Ellet’s is just another one of The Battery Atlanta’s many cocktail options; photo courtesy of brand
BAD AND BOOZY
Anyone else guilty of heading straight for Live! every time you go out at The Battery Atlanta (@batteryatl)? We headed to the home of the Braves to see just how much we’ve been missing… and left with seven new favorite cocktails and places to drink them.
BURN by Rocky Patel
Turns out there has been a cigar lounge right under our noses this whole time. Order the fittingly named Battery ATL for a refreshing sip of Hennessy, ASW Fiddler bourbon, fresh orange and lemon juices, and agave. @burnbyrockypatelatlanta
Fat Tuesday
Calling all Bourbon Street fanatics: This walk-up, counter-service outpost brings a little taste of New Orleans right to Braves country, offering loads of booze-infused daiquiris. We tried them all and, one too many brain freezes later, came to the consensus that you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. But we’ll leave you with two tips: Ordering from the “most popular” list is always the right answer, and mixing flavors is a game changer—trust us. @fattuesdays
Garden & Gun Club
A visit to this classy lounge, a sector of well-known regional magazine Garden & Gun, is sure to make your Southern roots kick into overdrive. Y’all have to order the Lemonade Stand—a concoction of homemade limoncello, cherry Heering and Champagne—to really get the full effect. Keep ’em coming and you’ll be blessing people’s hearts in no time. @gardenandgunclub
Good Game
This is the place where sports lovers’ dreams come true… and where you’ll never get your man to leave. The good news is Good Game has more than just that—it also has a kick-ass cocktail list with knockout punches like the Ruby Sage made with Bacardí Limón rum, Monin ruby red grapefruit syrup, sage leaves and lemon-lime soda. A few more of these and you might start enjoying your man’s virtual round of golf. @goodgameatl
Punch Bowl Social
Marry a bowling alley with an old-school arcade and a sports bar and you get Punch Bowl Social, 25,000 square feet of “sheer awesomeness.” And we can certainly attest to the awesomeness of the Watermelon Polo Bowl, a mega serving of reposado tequila, Teakoe watermelon spearmint tea, watermelon shrub, housemade strawberry syrup and fresh lime juice. Grab a booth and four friends—you’re in it for the long haul now. @punchbowl.atlanta
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ROSÉ-COLORED GLASSES
From the geniuses behind Whispering Angel comes The Pale (@thepale), a brand-new rosé set to be a summer staple. The taste is incomparable, made with grapes from the Vin de Pays du Var region of Provence. Its light fruit notes foster a clean, refreshing finish, and its chic, vintage-inspired packaging evokes the glamour of 1920s New York cocktail parties and streetside cafes in London and Paris—the perfect sip for ushering in the new Roaring ’20s. And the best news of all? It just hit shelves across the A.
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BOW WOW
Attention: Atlantans with four-legged, fetch-obsessed fur babies, this one’s for you. Come late 2021, another Fetch Park (@fetchpark) is touching down in the A in the Upper Westside, marking the third pup paradise in the city. They didn’t forget about the humans, either. Joining the band of tenants at The Works, the dog park-bar will feature a boatload of enticing amenities, including a fullservice bar, mud-free field turf, cooling stations, shaded seating, Wi-Fi and several ultrabright outdoor televisions. And you can sip easy knowing Fetch’s Bark Rangers are on duty maintaining the grounds and ensuring Fido brings the required proof of necessary vaccinations, spaying or neutering, and a signed liability waiver.
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GLOBAL CITIZENS
Ever think about getting your pilot’s license, buying a two-seater plane and going to a different destination every weekend? Drew Reggie and Lanie Bakeberg certainly did—so much so that they actually did it. Now, the Atlanta-based couple can hop into their Cessna 150 and go wherever they want, whenever they want. Past travels have included Nantucket; Oshkosh, Wis.; and Farmer’s Cay in the Bahamas, among others, and they have plenty of other places to check off their list. Follow along on their Instagram, Fly Me to the Fun (@flymetothefun), to see where these millennial jet-setters are headed next… and try not to be too envious!
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GREEN THUMB
There comes a time in everyone’s life when they decide it’s time to raise their first plant child. And when that day comes, consider Paradiso Plant Shop (@paradisoatl) your lifeline to plant parenthood survival. Opened this August at Atlanta Dairies, the new shop showcases everything from the plants themselves to ceramic pots to books on plants and planting. For first-timers, the shop’s experts recommend firing up your green thumb training with plants like the Monstera Swiss Cheese or the Golden Pothos, in addition to attending Paradiso’s forthcoming plantcentric workshop series rolling out this fall. First step: Keep first plant baby alive; next step: horticulturist.
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HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST
After a long year of isolation, the pressure to host the perfect backyard bash for your besties is on. Backed by Reese Witherspoon and Gwyneth Paltrow, and now available in Atlanta, consider Social Studies (@socialstudiesparty) your fairy godmother for all things hosting. With 40 curated hosting kits and event planner-level tablescape designs available to rent, Social Studies lets you skip the stress and hassle of actually planning your fete and still reap the benefits—and the coveted oohs and aahs over your insane tablescape skills. (Don’t worry, your secret is safe with us.) It’s as easy as picking from the expansive design list—which includes brand partners such as AERIN as well as fully customizable creations—waiting for it to be delivered, hosting the chicest dinner party in town and shipping back the rental items when you’re done.
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ALL PRAISE THE SPRAISE
After an extensive struggle with eczema, sensitive skin and the like, founder and Atlantan Dominique Boseman discovered a remedy: SPRAISE (@spraise). The Black-owned, Atlanta-based vegan bodycare line continues to turn heads with the virtual expansion of its three collections. Nordstrom now offers 12 decadent products from SPRAISE’s Almond, Coco Mango and Lavender collections online. For buttery-soft skin and a luxurious experience in the comfort of your own home, try the Coco Mango Scrub Devotion or the bestselling Almond Body Vow. SPRAISE Almond Body Vow is made of plant-based ingredients like almond, avocado and coconut oils.
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JUST PEACHY
With vintage clothing and accessories dominating fashion trends, everyone is on the hunt to find the perfect hidden-gem piece to add to their wardrobe. Enter City Champion (@citychampionusa), the most recent brainchild of retail mogul Dan Collier (The Merchant, Archer Paper Goods, Sweet Inman’s). Marrying the best of vintage athletic apparel and A-town pride, the newest tenant to touch down at Atlanta Dairies offers unique basics—think T-shirts sporting J. Bieb’s infamous lyrics and made-in-house designs donning Georgia peaches and slogans like “Georgia on my Mind”—plus one-of-a-kind tchotchkes and vintage treasures galore, all highlighting the true essence of our beloved city.
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PERFECT MATCH
It’s easy to find your perfect (candle) match at Proper Wax (@proper.wax), another recent addition to Reynoldstown mixed-use development Atlanta Dairies. One step inside the new space—which officially opened its door this August—and you’re instantly engulfed by a sea of heavenly aroma. The calming nature also extends into the design elements, especially its marriage of clean lines, industrial finishes and beautiful brass accents. As for Proper Wax’s seriously impressive candle lineup? Expect to find tried-and-true brands, such as Capri Blue and Rifle Paper Co., paired alongside new, emerging selections and current bestsellers like Atlanta- and Georgia-scented candles from Scripted Fragrance and KOBO travel candles.
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