Shopping doesn’t always have to equal maxing out your credit cards. At these bargain basement shops you’ll find great styles without spending a penny too much—which means you can use that extra dough for a vacay in the South of France.
Bill Hallman Flaunt
424 Moreland Ave. NE (@ Euclid Ave. NE)
Little Five Points 404.522.1010
Not too expensive and a bit experimental, this shop is heaven for fashionistas on a budget.
Lisa Brown Atlanta
6301 Roswell Rd. NE (@ Johnson Ferry Rd. NW.)
Sandy Springs 404.255.4949
This elegant upscale boutique regularly features a markdown sale rack.
Loehmann’s
120 Perimeter Center Pl. (@ Ashford Dunwoody Rd.)
Dunwoody 770.391.9389
Shop designer threads, shoes, bags, and accessories at bargain prices.
Lucky Exchange
212 Ponce de Leon Ave. (@ Myrtle St.)
Midtown 404.817.7715
These vintage and current fashions on consignment make dressing up all fun and games.
Target
3535 Peachtree Rd. NE (@ Roxboro RD. NE)
Buckhead 404.237.9494
Fashion for the masses never looked so good—or affordable—until Target. Score Proenza Schouler designer duds at Target prices, ranging from $14.99 to just under $40.
~Kirsten Ott
Mar 28, 2007
Mar 27, 2007
Aquanada Trunk Show
come one, come all... I hope you can make it!
WHAT: Aquanada is spreading the love this weekend with new-on-the-scene jewelry designer Kirsten Ott’s first-ever trunk show. Spring is in bloom, and bright colors, layers of chains, oceanic themes, and charms galore are featured in the inaugural collection of Aquanada.
WHEN: Sat., March 31, noon–4 p.m.
WHERE: Bill Hallman, 792 N. Highland Ave., Virginia Highland, 404.876.6055
WHY: The allure of new couture is calling your name.
BONUS: Shop online anytime at www.aquanada.com.
About Aquanada
An online-based upscale e-boutique, Aquanada showcases luxe handcrafted jewelry designed and created by Atlanta-based indie designer Kirsten Ott. The Aquanada jewelry collection complements and celebrates the multifaceted components of the aesthetically inclined woman. (A ruggedly handsome men's line is coming soon.) Aquanada incorporates charms, chains, semiprecious gems, pearls, precious metals, Swarovski crystals, shells, wood, vintage confections, found objects and glass into fashionable designs embracing modern aesthetics with timeless motifs. The playful titles of Aquanada jewelry are culled from idioms, tart quips, sayings and clichés, such as {still waters run deep} (a double strand of sterling silver chains—one sports a faceted aquamarine glass briolette while a sterling silver anchor is suspended on the lower chain) and {finders keepers} (a charm necklace of oceanic nostalgia with a sterling silver starfish and a strawberry quartz teardrop). Kirsten creates custom designs for bridal parties and special gifts, as well as customizing items from her collection for her clientele with her “If Only” special orders department. A former magazine editor, Kirsten believes in the power of language. Check out her helpful glossary/lexicon on www.aquanada.com, which provides clients with explanations and definitions on stones, metals, jewelry lingo and more. Contact Kirsten at 404.314.2672.
Mar 26, 2007
Legends of the Fool
You’re no chump when it comes to scoring free or cheap treatments around town. Here are a few more insider tips to saving your dough.
Atlanta School of Massage
2 Dunwoody Park SE (@ Cotillion Dr.)
Dunwoody 770.677.0300
Bargain massages from students provide bliss and relaxation to the budget-conscious with an open mind.
Ecotage Salon
3393 Peachtree Rd. NE (@ Around Lenox Rd. NE)
Buckhead 404.231.2688
Score a complimentary foot soak with any paid service at this Lenox Square spa inside Macy’s.
Kiehl’s
3393 Peachtree Rd. NE (@ Lenox Square)
Buckhead 404.816.7636
Rack up on handfuls of free sample beauty goodies from the friendly staff at this old-fashioned apothecary.
~Kirsten Ott
Atlanta School of Massage
2 Dunwoody Park SE (@ Cotillion Dr.)
Dunwoody 770.677.0300
Bargain massages from students provide bliss and relaxation to the budget-conscious with an open mind.
Ecotage Salon
3393 Peachtree Rd. NE (@ Around Lenox Rd. NE)
Buckhead 404.231.2688
Score a complimentary foot soak with any paid service at this Lenox Square spa inside Macy’s.
Kiehl’s
3393 Peachtree Rd. NE (@ Lenox Square)
Buckhead 404.816.7636
Rack up on handfuls of free sample beauty goodies from the friendly staff at this old-fashioned apothecary.
~Kirsten Ott
Avant Odd
What’s in a name? Sometimes a lot, other times, not much at all. Curious about some of the strangest bar names in town? Yeah, we were too.
Au Pied de Cochon
3315 Peachtree Rd. NE (@ Highland Dr. NE)
Buckhead 404.946.9070
An upscale French brasserie, the fancy name translates to “at the pig’s foot.” Ick.
Baraonda Caffe Italiano
710 Peachtree St. NE (@ Ponce de Leon Ave.)
Midtown 404.879.9962
Italian for “big crowd,” this name’s really just meant to screw with us drunks, since everyone—tipsy or not—calls it Baronda, and leaves out that annoying second “a.”
Django
495 Peachtree St. (@ Pine St.)
Downtown 404.347.8648
What sounds like a cross between a new-fangled banjo bar and a gypsy hangout is actually a funky and hip joint named after jazz crooner Django Reinhardt.
El Bar
939 Ponce de Leon Ave. (@ Frederica St.)
Poncey Highlands 678.613.3807
Hidden below El Azteca Mexican restaurant, this velvet-rope-protected danceteria offers an unusually simple but effective name.
~Kirsten Ott
Au Pied de Cochon
3315 Peachtree Rd. NE (@ Highland Dr. NE)
Buckhead 404.946.9070
An upscale French brasserie, the fancy name translates to “at the pig’s foot.” Ick.
Baraonda Caffe Italiano
710 Peachtree St. NE (@ Ponce de Leon Ave.)
Midtown 404.879.9962
Italian for “big crowd,” this name’s really just meant to screw with us drunks, since everyone—tipsy or not—calls it Baronda, and leaves out that annoying second “a.”
Django
495 Peachtree St. (@ Pine St.)
Downtown 404.347.8648
What sounds like a cross between a new-fangled banjo bar and a gypsy hangout is actually a funky and hip joint named after jazz crooner Django Reinhardt.
El Bar
939 Ponce de Leon Ave. (@ Frederica St.)
Poncey Highlands 678.613.3807
Hidden below El Azteca Mexican restaurant, this velvet-rope-protected danceteria offers an unusually simple but effective name.
~Kirsten Ott
Mar 25, 2007
Jukebox Heroes
A concert might cost you 100 bucks, but put a quarter in one of the city’s best jukeboxes and settle in for a personal three-minute jam session.
Moondogs
3179 Peachtree Rd. NE (Mathieson Dr. NE & Shadowland Ave. NE)
Buckhead 404.231.4201
A diverse club with a wide assortment of activities (pool tables, dance floor, and college-party-style drinking), Moondogs offers a jukebox just as sundry with a wide assortment of tunes available.
Neighbors Pub
752 N. Highland Ave. NE (@ St. Charles Ave. NE)
Virginia Highland 404.872.5440
Check your attitude at the door at this laidback pub where the drinks keep on coming and the jukebox tunes keep on playing (as long as someone keeps on paying).
Righteous Room
1051 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE (N. Highland Ave. & Cleburne Ter.)
Poncey Highland 404.874.0939
Packed to the max on the weekends, this tiny club has one of the most beloved jukeboxes in town. It plays hits from obscure bands, the underground scene, and Top 40.
The Derby
9850 Nesbit Ferry Rd. (@ Old Alabama Rd.)
Alpharetta 770.642.7988
Sports bars can get lost in this city, but The Derby stands out for its jukebox with its repeated plays of Chumbawamba.
The Local
758 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE (@ Bonaventure Ave.)
Midtown 404.873.5002
Settle in for a low-key evening amongst the other twenty-somethings in the town at this vintage-type bar known for its happenin’ jukebox and cheap drinks as well as its Belgian fries.
~ Kirsten Ott
Moondogs
3179 Peachtree Rd. NE (Mathieson Dr. NE & Shadowland Ave. NE)
Buckhead 404.231.4201
A diverse club with a wide assortment of activities (pool tables, dance floor, and college-party-style drinking), Moondogs offers a jukebox just as sundry with a wide assortment of tunes available.
Neighbors Pub
752 N. Highland Ave. NE (@ St. Charles Ave. NE)
Virginia Highland 404.872.5440
Check your attitude at the door at this laidback pub where the drinks keep on coming and the jukebox tunes keep on playing (as long as someone keeps on paying).
Righteous Room
1051 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE (N. Highland Ave. & Cleburne Ter.)
Poncey Highland 404.874.0939
Packed to the max on the weekends, this tiny club has one of the most beloved jukeboxes in town. It plays hits from obscure bands, the underground scene, and Top 40.
The Derby
9850 Nesbit Ferry Rd. (@ Old Alabama Rd.)
Alpharetta 770.642.7988
Sports bars can get lost in this city, but The Derby stands out for its jukebox with its repeated plays of Chumbawamba.
The Local
758 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE (@ Bonaventure Ave.)
Midtown 404.873.5002
Settle in for a low-key evening amongst the other twenty-somethings in the town at this vintage-type bar known for its happenin’ jukebox and cheap drinks as well as its Belgian fries.
~ Kirsten Ott
Mar 22, 2007
Going To Pot
Demi Moore has the rock-hard body of a 20-year-old triathlon…and she owes it all to pottery. Yeah, right. But the scene in Ghost raised awareness for the love of hands-on arts and crafts everywhere. Try your hand at pot throwing, pottery painting, and ceramic glazing at these do-it-yourself studios, and you’ll be sculpted in one way or another. Artrageous Potter
9700 Medlock Bridge Rd. (@ State Bridge Rd.)
Duluth 770.418.0222
Paint readymade pottery at this artful studio where the cost of the bisque includes everything from painting and glazing to the firing of your mantle-worthy masterpiece.
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
980 Briarcliff Rd. NE (Rosedale Rd. & Stillwood Dr.)
Virginia Highland 404.872.5338
Kick it up a notch by enrolling in one of the more education-oriented pottery classes at Atlanta’s historic non-profit community arts center. The sessions seem costly but you get what you pay for with knowledgeable instructors.
MudFire
175 Laredo Dr. (N. Clarendon & E. Ponce de Leon Aves.)
Decatur 404.377.8033
Make it work with flexible workshops that teach you the basics of working with clay and advanced techniques. Not feeling crafty? MudFire also offers a trendy art gallery that showcases and sells the members’ works.
Wired & Fired
994 Virginia Ave. NE (@ N. Highland Ave. NE)
Virginia Highland 404.885.1024
Perfect for a girls’ night out, this paint-your-own studio has rows of bright, white unfinished pottery just begging for you to put your Picasso-esque stamp on it. And they let you bring your own alcohol in. Cheers!
~ Kirsten Ott
Mar 19, 2007
Soap Star
Don’t be a lye-er, ever since you saw Brad Pitt’s rock-hard, chiseled, godly, makes-you-want-to-rip-your-clothes-off-and…what? Oh sorry…soap! Yeah, so ever since Brad Pitt and Edward Norton made looking dirty hot while creating soap in their kitchen, we’ve always wanted to try it. Follow this step-by-step game plan to create your own…hey, after gettin’ dirty you need something to cleanse your eternally damned soul. Hot guy not included.
Gather Your Gear
Head to your nearest arts and crafts store and pick up these items:
*Bars of natural soap—free of fragrance and color
*Soap molds (these come in all sorts of shapes and sizes)
*Essential oils (lavender for calming your nerves from social drama, patchouli for stoners, ginger for increased sex appeal, and citrus for energy after late-night parties)
*Oats (for sloughing)
*Vitamin E oil (for parched skin)
*Almond, vanilla, or coconut oil (hey, you gotta smell nice!)
Then drop by your local grocery store for:
*Food coloring
*Biggest handle of rum you can find, marg mix, ice (for you, not the soap)
Raid your kitchen cabinets (or your friend’s) for these necessary components:
*Blender or food processor (preferably both so you can mix margs in one and the soap in the other....warning: do not combine!)
*Grater
*Pot (the legal kind…sorry)
*Glass bowl (uh, the kind your mom might have…?)
Stop by the local AA outpost for:
*A totally hot self-destructive stud (the handle of rum also comes in handy here)
Step-by-Step Regime
Now follow these easy steps to clean up your act:
1. Cut a hole in the box…whoops, wrong DIY craft.
2. Grate soap with a blender or food processor.
3. Have a margarita.
4. Boil a pot of water.
5. Add a dash of almond, vanilla, or coconut oil into the bowl.
6. Add the soap into the bowl.
7. Have a margarita.
8. Pour the heated water into the bowl until mixture changes into paste.
9. Add essential oils, coloring, oats, and Vitamin E as desired.
10. Spoon into molds.
11. Make sure the stove is off.
12. Have a margarita.
13. Let cool for about four hours (this is where the boy comes in…you need something to fill your time!)
14. For gifts, tie up in thin sheets of parchment paper and wrap with raffia or hemp. Attach a handwritten note about how you labored for hours…over the soap, that is.
15. Leave everything a mess and use that extra raffia to create the next two steps of step one…you know how it goes!
~ Kirsten Ott
Gather Your Gear
Head to your nearest arts and crafts store and pick up these items:
*Bars of natural soap—free of fragrance and color
*Soap molds (these come in all sorts of shapes and sizes)
*Essential oils (lavender for calming your nerves from social drama, patchouli for stoners, ginger for increased sex appeal, and citrus for energy after late-night parties)
*Oats (for sloughing)
*Vitamin E oil (for parched skin)
*Almond, vanilla, or coconut oil (hey, you gotta smell nice!)
Then drop by your local grocery store for:
*Food coloring
*Biggest handle of rum you can find, marg mix, ice (for you, not the soap)
Raid your kitchen cabinets (or your friend’s) for these necessary components:
*Blender or food processor (preferably both so you can mix margs in one and the soap in the other....warning: do not combine!)
*Grater
*Pot (the legal kind…sorry)
*Glass bowl (uh, the kind your mom might have…?)
Stop by the local AA outpost for:
*A totally hot self-destructive stud (the handle of rum also comes in handy here)
Step-by-Step Regime
Now follow these easy steps to clean up your act:
1. Cut a hole in the box…whoops, wrong DIY craft.
2. Grate soap with a blender or food processor.
3. Have a margarita.
4. Boil a pot of water.
5. Add a dash of almond, vanilla, or coconut oil into the bowl.
6. Add the soap into the bowl.
7. Have a margarita.
8. Pour the heated water into the bowl until mixture changes into paste.
9. Add essential oils, coloring, oats, and Vitamin E as desired.
10. Spoon into molds.
11. Make sure the stove is off.
12. Have a margarita.
13. Let cool for about four hours (this is where the boy comes in…you need something to fill your time!)
14. For gifts, tie up in thin sheets of parchment paper and wrap with raffia or hemp. Attach a handwritten note about how you labored for hours…over the soap, that is.
15. Leave everything a mess and use that extra raffia to create the next two steps of step one…you know how it goes!
~ Kirsten Ott
Live & Wired
Posted on Shecky's Monday, March 19, 2007 8:24:40 AM
Sure, Atlanta’s got the gigantic arenas where one can be mauled by teeny-boppers and strange folk while trying to listen to our fave bands. But these smaller live music venues take the cake for offering up a chance to get closer to the crooner of your choice without being arrested for stalking.
Andrews Upstairs
56 E. Andrews Dr. NW (Places Pl. & Roswell Rd.)
Buckhead 404.467.1600
An intimate setting for your listening pleasure draws local and national musicians, a hip singles scene, and late-night fun.
Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre
3110 Roswell Rd. (Irby Ave. NW & W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW)
Buckhead 404.233.7699
Big names and emerging musicians headline at this acoustically pleasing concert scene. Word to the wise: Wear flats since you’ll be standing at an angle all night.
Eddie’s Attic
515-B N. McDonough St. (@ Trinity Pl.)
Decatur 404.377.4976
Eddie’s introduces up-and-coming artists and has served as the launching pad for musicians such as Indigo Girls, Sugarland, and John Mayer.
Tabernacle
152 Luckie St. NW (@ Spring St. NW)
Downtown 404.659.9022
All who come for a concert here sing the praises of the fabulous acoustics of this former downtown Baptist church.
The Loft
1374 W Peachtree St. (@ 17th St.)
Midtown 404.885.1365
This trendy music venue is just one year old, but it already attracts new-on-the-scene international stars, such as Lily Allen.
~Kirsten Ott
Sure, Atlanta’s got the gigantic arenas where one can be mauled by teeny-boppers and strange folk while trying to listen to our fave bands. But these smaller live music venues take the cake for offering up a chance to get closer to the crooner of your choice without being arrested for stalking.
Andrews Upstairs
56 E. Andrews Dr. NW (Places Pl. & Roswell Rd.)
Buckhead 404.467.1600
An intimate setting for your listening pleasure draws local and national musicians, a hip singles scene, and late-night fun.
Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre
3110 Roswell Rd. (Irby Ave. NW & W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW)
Buckhead 404.233.7699
Big names and emerging musicians headline at this acoustically pleasing concert scene. Word to the wise: Wear flats since you’ll be standing at an angle all night.
Eddie’s Attic
515-B N. McDonough St. (@ Trinity Pl.)
Decatur 404.377.4976
Eddie’s introduces up-and-coming artists and has served as the launching pad for musicians such as Indigo Girls, Sugarland, and John Mayer.
Tabernacle
152 Luckie St. NW (@ Spring St. NW)
Downtown 404.659.9022
All who come for a concert here sing the praises of the fabulous acoustics of this former downtown Baptist church.
The Loft
1374 W Peachtree St. (@ 17th St.)
Midtown 404.885.1365
This trendy music venue is just one year old, but it already attracts new-on-the-scene international stars, such as Lily Allen.
~Kirsten Ott
Mar 14, 2007
Green With Envy
The Irish are all about relaxing and enjoying life to the fullest, which doesn’t always have to be alcohol-induced. Yes, we’re talking to you. Visit these top spas for St. Patty’s Day celebratory treatments.
Blue MedSpa
190 10th St. (@ Piedmont Rd. NE)
Midtown 404.815.8880
Dine on green tea and fresh shamrock cookies while your feet are immersed in an antioxidant green tea soak. Your tired tootsies are then scrubbed down with the spa’s specially mixed green tea scrub and then coated with a green tea masque.
Jurlique Wellness Spa & Fitness Center
3315 Peachtree Rd. NE (@ InterContinental Hotel)
Buckhead 404.946.9175
After a heavy night of pint drinking, rehydrate with the one-hour Jurlique Hydration Facial, a personalized facial utilizing the benefits of the spa’s specially blended organic herbs, seaweed, and spirulina ($110).
Mila European Spa
3167 Peachtree Rd. NE, Ste. 1114 (@ Grandview Ave. NE)
Buckhead 404.233.2588
Instead of a four-leaf clover, indulge in a four-layer facial with European seaweed to stimulate the skin at this therapeutic spa ($120).
Spa Edenvo - The Day Spa
425 Barrett Pkwy. (@ George Busbee Pkwy. NW)
Kennesaw 866.504.9974
You don’t have to be Irish to save some green this month, including 15% off services of $75 or more and 10% off all waxing services.
Spa Sydell
3060 Peachtree Rd. NW (@ Buckhead Plaza)
Buckhead 404.255.7727
Kiss the Blarney Stone with an hour-long hot stone massage ($95). The heated and cooled stones relieve any aches you may have from celebrating Erin Go Bragh.
~Kirsten Ott
Blue MedSpa
190 10th St. (@ Piedmont Rd. NE)
Midtown 404.815.8880
Dine on green tea and fresh shamrock cookies while your feet are immersed in an antioxidant green tea soak. Your tired tootsies are then scrubbed down with the spa’s specially mixed green tea scrub and then coated with a green tea masque.
Jurlique Wellness Spa & Fitness Center
3315 Peachtree Rd. NE (@ InterContinental Hotel)
Buckhead 404.946.9175
After a heavy night of pint drinking, rehydrate with the one-hour Jurlique Hydration Facial, a personalized facial utilizing the benefits of the spa’s specially blended organic herbs, seaweed, and spirulina ($110).
Mila European Spa
3167 Peachtree Rd. NE, Ste. 1114 (@ Grandview Ave. NE)
Buckhead 404.233.2588
Instead of a four-leaf clover, indulge in a four-layer facial with European seaweed to stimulate the skin at this therapeutic spa ($120).
Spa Edenvo - The Day Spa
425 Barrett Pkwy. (@ George Busbee Pkwy. NW)
Kennesaw 866.504.9974
You don’t have to be Irish to save some green this month, including 15% off services of $75 or more and 10% off all waxing services.
Spa Sydell
3060 Peachtree Rd. NW (@ Buckhead Plaza)
Buckhead 404.255.7727
Kiss the Blarney Stone with an hour-long hot stone massage ($95). The heated and cooled stones relieve any aches you may have from celebrating Erin Go Bragh.
~Kirsten Ott
Get Lucky
Wait just a wee minute there, lassie. We know St. Patty’s Day is about finding the right leprechaun to share your pot of gold with…so this year, up the ante with these sexy stores.
Atlanta Leather Company
2111 Faulkner Rd. NE (@ Cheshire Bridge Rd. NE)
Midtown 404.320.8989
Looking for a leather daddy? Find all that you need in the way of chaps, harnesses, and much more at this not-so-coy toy store.
Inserection
850 Northside Dr. (@ Marietta St. NW)
West Midtown 404.607.7176
As luck would have it, good vibrations are in store for you at this erotic shop with all the videos, toys, and gear you need to get your groove on.
Pin Ups
2788 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. (DeKalb Ind. Way & N. Arcadia Ave.)
Decatur 404.373.7330
Get all dolled up with exotic lingerie at this naughty boutique featuring dirty mags and private video viewing booths.
LoveShack
5674 Roswell Rd. NE (Lack Placid Dr. NE & Copeland Rd. NE)
Sandy Springs 404.255.5699
Before you pick someone up this weekend, pick up the Naughty Weekender Set at LoveShack complete with toys, oils, a feather tickler, and games.
Victoria’s Secret
3393 Peachtree Rd. NE (@ Around Lenox Rd. NE)
Lenox Square 404.365.8860
Add some sizzle in your step with some teeny tiny lingerie from this sexy boutique. If you’re feeling feline, get a sleek ensemble to fit your mood. More feisty? Pop on a pair of feathered satin slippers or get creative with a sexy sleep mask.
-Kirsten Ott
Homepage photo: Dita Von Teese/WireImage.com, Photo (this page) Courtesy of Victoria's Secret
Atlanta Leather Company 2111 Faulkner Rd. NE (@ Cheshire Bridge Rd. NE)
Midtown 404.320.8989
Looking for a leather daddy? Find all that you need in the way of chaps, harnesses, and much more at this not-so-coy toy store.
Inserection
850 Northside Dr. (@ Marietta St. NW)
West Midtown 404.607.7176
As luck would have it, good vibrations are in store for you at this erotic shop with all the videos, toys, and gear you need to get your groove on.
Pin Ups
2788 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. (DeKalb Ind. Way & N. Arcadia Ave.)
Decatur 404.373.7330
Get all dolled up with exotic lingerie at this naughty boutique featuring dirty mags and private video viewing booths.
LoveShack
5674 Roswell Rd. NE (Lack Placid Dr. NE & Copeland Rd. NE)
Sandy Springs 404.255.5699
Before you pick someone up this weekend, pick up the Naughty Weekender Set at LoveShack complete with toys, oils, a feather tickler, and games.
Victoria’s Secret
3393 Peachtree Rd. NE (@ Around Lenox Rd. NE)
Lenox Square 404.365.8860
Add some sizzle in your step with some teeny tiny lingerie from this sexy boutique. If you’re feeling feline, get a sleek ensemble to fit your mood. More feisty? Pop on a pair of feathered satin slippers or get creative with a sexy sleep mask.
-Kirsten Ott
Homepage photo: Dita Von Teese/WireImage.com, Photo (this page) Courtesy of Victoria's Secret
Wisen Up
A hot spot to score designer duds for less, Sage Clothing has revamped its Buckhead location (37 W. Paces Ferry Rd.) to give you more space to shop in and them more room to show their wares. To celebrate, the boutique is throwing a re-launch party this Thursday, March 15, from 6 to 10pm. Appetizers and wine will be on hand while you shop the spring collection, including handbags from Coleccion Luna. A $10 suggested donation will be taken at the door to benefit CARE, an organization fighting global poverty. A percentage of the evening's sales from the night will also go to CARE. We heart shopping for a cause.
Kirsten Ott
Kirsten Ott
Who's The Luckiest Of Them All?
Of course you want to get lucky this Saturday. Don't we all? Now, if you're single (or aren't but are hoping to be by Sunday), head to the all-day, all-night Get Lucky Fest at Park Tavern where the green beer's flowing and the kisses are abundant in this hot singles scene whether you're Irish or faking it. Love your honey? Take your mate if you want to keep an eye on what's at the end of your rainbow for the night. Don't miss the potato-eating contest. Advance tickets are sold out, but $30 will get you in at the door. Noon–3am
kmo
kmo
March On, You Crazy Shamrock
The Irish love their traditions, from noshing on bangers and mash to banging on the wooden bar with their empty pint glass 'til the bartender brings another. Atlantans love tradition, too. Since 1858, we've had a St. Patrick's Day parade. From Thursday, March 15, to Sunday, March 18, Underground Atlanta plays host to Irish celebrations a plenty, including the 126th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday in downtown Atlanta at noon.
Kirsten Ott
Kirsten Ott
Mar 13, 2007
Drink Up, Laddies and Lassies
There's something to be said for drinking at home with your private pot of gold. Do it like the Irish, and you may get luckier than your wildest dreams. Cheers!
Pub 71 Black Irish
-Mix 1.5 oz. Absolut vodka and 1 oz. Kahlua in a 14-oz. rocks glass.
-Fill with Coke Blak.
-Add a splash of Guinness.
-Serve over ice and drink.
Irish Car Bomb:
-Mix 1/2 shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey and 1/2 shot of Bailey's Irish Cream into a shot glass.
- Pour 3/4 of a glass of Guinness.
- Drop shot into Guinness and drink.
Black and Tan:
- Pour 1/2 glass of Bass Ale (or Harps Lager).
- Hold a spoon upside down over the glass and pour Guinness over the spoon until glass is full.
- The Guinness should settle on top of the beer, creating a black and tan appearance.
Irish Depth Charge:
- Pour a double shot of vodka into a double shot glass.
- Holding a pint glass upside-down over the shot glass press the shot glass against the bottom of the pint glass.
- Flip glass over and fill half with Bass Ale (or Harps Lager). And pour Guinness over a spoon as mentioned above.
- Remove double shot glass from bottom and drink.
Kirsten Ott
Pub 71 Black Irish
-Mix 1.5 oz. Absolut vodka and 1 oz. Kahlua in a 14-oz. rocks glass.
-Fill with Coke Blak.
-Add a splash of Guinness.
-Serve over ice and drink.
Irish Car Bomb:
-Mix 1/2 shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey and 1/2 shot of Bailey's Irish Cream into a shot glass.
- Pour 3/4 of a glass of Guinness.
- Drop shot into Guinness and drink.
Black and Tan:
- Pour 1/2 glass of Bass Ale (or Harps Lager).
- Hold a spoon upside down over the glass and pour Guinness over the spoon until glass is full.
- The Guinness should settle on top of the beer, creating a black and tan appearance.
Irish Depth Charge:
- Pour a double shot of vodka into a double shot glass.
- Holding a pint glass upside-down over the shot glass press the shot glass against the bottom of the pint glass.
- Flip glass over and fill half with Bass Ale (or Harps Lager). And pour Guinness over a spoon as mentioned above.
- Remove double shot glass from bottom and drink.
Kirsten Ott
Green with Envy
Show your Irish pride with gear so green you’ll score kisses even if you’re not Irish.
The Cap O Irish
“Sure ’tis Himself” is often heard in Ireland when a guy arrives and is greeted by friends, so in that spirit, this hat ($30.96) announces it for you and perfectly accentuated with four leaf clovers.
Who's Your Paddy?
We love this Irish Stein ($16.99) with the cheeky “Who's Your Paddy” leprechaun. But the fun doesn’t end there—there are t-shirts, buttons, stickers, and more with this expression.
Sláinte!
It ain’t easy being green...wait, what? All you need to be Irish green is this set of four etched shot glasses ($1.50) with garlands of shamrocks. To your health? Eh, of course!
Irish Whiskey Makes Me Frisky
Urban Outfitters does us proud with a smattering of Irish-themed tees ($28), thin and worn like you’ve had ’em for ages. Our fave slogan: Irish Whiskey Makes Me Frisky.
Lucky Charm
Be everyone’s lucky charm with this shamrock belt buckle ($12.99) that doubles as a bottle opener. Caught you looking!
Kirsten Ott
The Cap O Irish
“Sure ’tis Himself” is often heard in Ireland when a guy arrives and is greeted by friends, so in that spirit, this hat ($30.96) announces it for you and perfectly accentuated with four leaf clovers.
Who's Your Paddy?
We love this Irish Stein ($16.99) with the cheeky “Who's Your Paddy” leprechaun. But the fun doesn’t end there—there are t-shirts, buttons, stickers, and more with this expression.
Sláinte!
It ain’t easy being green...wait, what? All you need to be Irish green is this set of four etched shot glasses ($1.50) with garlands of shamrocks. To your health? Eh, of course!
Irish Whiskey Makes Me Frisky
Urban Outfitters does us proud with a smattering of Irish-themed tees ($28), thin and worn like you’ve had ’em for ages. Our fave slogan: Irish Whiskey Makes Me Frisky.
Lucky Charm
Be everyone’s lucky charm with this shamrock belt buckle ($12.99) that doubles as a bottle opener. Caught you looking!
Kirsten Ott
Mar 9, 2007
For The Ladies!
Put them boys on rock, rock, and throw it down with your girls for a night at these chick-friendly bars.
Birdi’s
115 Sycamore St. (@ Church St.)
Decatur 404.371.9906
There’s hardly a more girl-friendly spot than this predominantly lesbian hangout. Breeder or gay, you’ll feel right at home with the oversized leather sofas, casual atmosphere, and art gallery.
Leopard Lounge
84 12th St. (@ Crescent Ave.)
Buckhead 404.214.0641
Ladies can get ultra-happy at this retro-glam bar that caters to women with $3 cocktails, $5 martinis, and free admission all night on Saturdays.
Taurus
1745 Peachtree Rd. (@ 25th St.)
Midtown 404.214.0641
Girls and gab go hand in hand, and the jaw-droppingly gorgeous view of the city from Taurus’ balcony patio provides the perfect backdrop for some mingling and gossiping.
Tongue & Groove
3055 Peachtree Rd. (@ Buckhead Ave. NE)
Buckhead 404.261.2325
Treat your friends to a girls’ night out on Fridays when you can be so money with no cover until 11pm and $3 olive martinis for the ladies.
Wild Bill’s
2075 Market St. (@ Gwinnet Place Dr. NW)
Duluth 678.473.1000
This rock-star country-western bar keeps the ladies more than pleased on Wednesdays with insane cash giveaways and free admission until 11pm.
~Kirsten Ott
Birdi’s
115 Sycamore St. (@ Church St.)
Decatur 404.371.9906
There’s hardly a more girl-friendly spot than this predominantly lesbian hangout. Breeder or gay, you’ll feel right at home with the oversized leather sofas, casual atmosphere, and art gallery.
Leopard Lounge
84 12th St. (@ Crescent Ave.)
Buckhead 404.214.0641
Ladies can get ultra-happy at this retro-glam bar that caters to women with $3 cocktails, $5 martinis, and free admission all night on Saturdays.
Taurus
1745 Peachtree Rd. (@ 25th St.)
Midtown 404.214.0641
Girls and gab go hand in hand, and the jaw-droppingly gorgeous view of the city from Taurus’ balcony patio provides the perfect backdrop for some mingling and gossiping.
Tongue & Groove
3055 Peachtree Rd. (@ Buckhead Ave. NE)
Buckhead 404.261.2325
Treat your friends to a girls’ night out on Fridays when you can be so money with no cover until 11pm and $3 olive martinis for the ladies.
Wild Bill’s
2075 Market St. (@ Gwinnet Place Dr. NW)
Duluth 678.473.1000
This rock-star country-western bar keeps the ladies more than pleased on Wednesdays with insane cash giveaways and free admission until 11pm.
~Kirsten Ott
Mar 7, 2007
Heads Up
A new bar unlike any other in this town is about to unleash itself on the ATL. Noir Lounge opens up its doors in April in the heart of the ultra-artsy Castleberry Hill district. The swank club will be immersed in old Hollywood glam with French influences on its American contemporary cuisine. Stay tuned for more info.
Hump Night
You've made it through more than half the work week. Celebrate tonight, Wed., March 7, at Castleberry Hill's urban oasis, M Bar & Lounge (257 Peters St., 404.523.1555), for the most decadent weekly cocktail party in the city with hundreds of specialty cocktails, hot music, and delicious appetizers. No cover. Doors open at 5pm.
Chop, Chop
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Gearing up for that coveted first spring fling? Not with those grizzly, prickly legs, you're not. Join the hairless remedies membership program for $99 a month at Ageless Remedies, a medical skincare and apothecary. You'll get one hair removal treatment per month, 10% off all services and apothecary purchases, other perks throughout the year, and that fling you've been craving. Buckhead and Roswell.
Seeing Red
The deep, plunging red window treatments in the 1926 bungalow of Carina Mia Hair Studio will stir your chakras, as will the complimentary wine and cappucino served at this top-notch salon. Brighten up your 'do with a partial foil from one of the well-trained junior colorists for just $75.
Calling Collect
Though lovers of emerging designers are thrilled to save a buck or two when buying undiscovered threads, they are really seeking to have what's hot before it's haute. Score big by shopping for Peruvian alpaca and cotton goods from local designer Kendra Bauser's clothing line, The Collective, at Beehive Co-op (Buckhead) and Kaleidoscope Boutique (Decatur).
One Time At Band Camp
Pecan Pie Couture, a spunky T-shirt line from Georgia native Clint Zeagler, has launched its spring line, Marching Band Glam. Get your organic tees touting phrases such as "Shut up and twirl" at Sandpiper (Vinings) or Veruca (Midtown).
Tous Can Play At This Game
Tous, the beloved family-owned Spanish jewelry company known for its teddy bear symbol has a new home in Lenox Square (across from the Apple store). That's not all. Check out their hot selection of handbags and perfume. 404.848.2796
Pocket Full Of Posey
Pink nails are making a comeback in the south, y'all. From blush to bashful, I've been spying gleams of rosey nails all over the city. MAC's probably got something to do with this movement, what with its new Barbie line and all. I'm totally loving Hot 'N' Steamy Pink ($10). Gotta love the girlie in all of us.
Mar 5, 2007
The White Stuff
We rarely see real snow in Hotlanta, but there are plenty of other avenues for finding pure-white joy…legally. Just turn to the bottle. Your bartenders will hook you up.
Halo
817 W. Peachtree St. NW (@ 6th St.)
Midtown 404.962.7333
The Malibu rum, Frangelico, and pineapple juice in the sip-worthy Toasted Coconut Martini at Halo make for a quick mental escape to the islands ($10).
Park 75 Lounge and Terrace
75 14th St. (@ Crescent Ave.)
Midtown 404.881.9898
The upscale lounge in the Four Seasons hotel offers a scrumptious White Chocolate Martini whipped up with Godiva white chocolate liqueur, Absolut Vanil, and crème ($12).
Sala–Sabor de Mexico Restaurant
1186 N. Highland Ave. NE (@ Amsterdam Ave.)
Virginia Highland 404.872.7203
The Pineapple Infusion at this gourmet Mexican hotspot consists of fresh pineapple with Sauza Blanco white tequila for a refreshing off-color shot ($6).
Sutra Lounge
1136 Crescent Ave. NE (@ 13th St.)
Midtown 404.607.1160
Sexiness is poured into every cocktail at this swank club. Hot bartenders serve up creamy classics such as the White Russian (cream, Kahlua, and vodka) ($7).
Thrive
101 Marietta St. (Centennial Tower)
Downtown 404.389.1000
This hip new lounge and restaurant is setting trends left and right, including its white-hot Martinique Safari cocktail, which infuses La Favorite Rhum Agricole Blanc, guava juice, Petite Canne sugar syrup, and a float of Moet & Chandon White Star champagne ($9).
~Kirsten Ott
Halo
817 W. Peachtree St. NW (@ 6th St.)
Midtown 404.962.7333
The Malibu rum, Frangelico, and pineapple juice in the sip-worthy Toasted Coconut Martini at Halo make for a quick mental escape to the islands ($10).
Park 75 Lounge and Terrace
75 14th St. (@ Crescent Ave.)
Midtown 404.881.9898
The upscale lounge in the Four Seasons hotel offers a scrumptious White Chocolate Martini whipped up with Godiva white chocolate liqueur, Absolut Vanil, and crème ($12).
Sala–Sabor de Mexico Restaurant
1186 N. Highland Ave. NE (@ Amsterdam Ave.)
Virginia Highland 404.872.7203
The Pineapple Infusion at this gourmet Mexican hotspot consists of fresh pineapple with Sauza Blanco white tequila for a refreshing off-color shot ($6).
Sutra Lounge
1136 Crescent Ave. NE (@ 13th St.)
Midtown 404.607.1160
Sexiness is poured into every cocktail at this swank club. Hot bartenders serve up creamy classics such as the White Russian (cream, Kahlua, and vodka) ($7).
Thrive
101 Marietta St. (Centennial Tower)
Downtown 404.389.1000
This hip new lounge and restaurant is setting trends left and right, including its white-hot Martinique Safari cocktail, which infuses La Favorite Rhum Agricole Blanc, guava juice, Petite Canne sugar syrup, and a float of Moet & Chandon White Star champagne ($9).
~Kirsten Ott
Mar 2, 2007
Neighborhood Bars: Spotlight on Little Five Points/Candler Park
Travel five minutes east of downtown Atlanta to find the drinking hub of Little Five Points (L5P) and Candler Park where an oasis of watering holes await you—most within walking distance to keep you out of Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton land.
Brewhouse Café
401 Moreland Ave. (@ McLendon Ave.)
Little Five Points 404.525.7799
Whether you’re into watching sports on TV or watching a variety of interesting-looking individuals mill around L5P, you’ll get your wish at this beer-lovers joint. Springtime draws huge crowds to this bar’s lively patio.
Euclid Avenue Yacht Club
1136 Euclid Ave. NE (@ Colquitt Ave. NE)
Little Five Points 404.688.2582
Looking for an escape from the buzz of city life? Euclid Avenue Yacht Club can cure your traffic woes by pushing you back out to sea with its full bar and 17 heady brews on tap to boot, matey.
Front Page News
351 Moreland Ave. NE (McLlendon & Austin Aves. NE)
Little Five Points 404.475.7777
No need to be studious in this college-type bar. The easygoing staff hasn’t a care what your GPA was. You’ll find the patio is your best bet for drinking away the night or the morning after.
Harlem Bar
262 Edgewood Ave. NE (@ Bell St. NE)
Little Five Points 404.588.0014
Cramped quarters aside, this soulful nightspot offers up an urban mix of Southern fixin’s alongside specialty cocktails such as the Juicy Fruit, Harlem Shake, and the Affirmative Action.
Star Community Bar
437 Moreland Ave. (Seminole & Mansfield Aves. NE)
Little Five Points 404.681.9018
A little bit of punk goes a long way when it’s combined with some rock and roll, and a whole lot of attitude. The live music scene—from live bands to cheesy karaoke—at Star Bar attracts drinkers from both sides of the tracks.
~Kirsten Ott
Brewhouse Café
401 Moreland Ave. (@ McLendon Ave.)
Little Five Points 404.525.7799
Whether you’re into watching sports on TV or watching a variety of interesting-looking individuals mill around L5P, you’ll get your wish at this beer-lovers joint. Springtime draws huge crowds to this bar’s lively patio.
Euclid Avenue Yacht Club
1136 Euclid Ave. NE (@ Colquitt Ave. NE)
Little Five Points 404.688.2582
Looking for an escape from the buzz of city life? Euclid Avenue Yacht Club can cure your traffic woes by pushing you back out to sea with its full bar and 17 heady brews on tap to boot, matey.
Front Page News
351 Moreland Ave. NE (McLlendon & Austin Aves. NE)
Little Five Points 404.475.7777
No need to be studious in this college-type bar. The easygoing staff hasn’t a care what your GPA was. You’ll find the patio is your best bet for drinking away the night or the morning after.
Harlem Bar
262 Edgewood Ave. NE (@ Bell St. NE)
Little Five Points 404.588.0014
Cramped quarters aside, this soulful nightspot offers up an urban mix of Southern fixin’s alongside specialty cocktails such as the Juicy Fruit, Harlem Shake, and the Affirmative Action.
Star Community Bar
437 Moreland Ave. (Seminole & Mansfield Aves. NE)
Little Five Points 404.681.9018
A little bit of punk goes a long way when it’s combined with some rock and roll, and a whole lot of attitude. The live music scene—from live bands to cheesy karaoke—at Star Bar attracts drinkers from both sides of the tracks.
~Kirsten Ott
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