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STK Atlanta Introduces Malbec Mondays Kicking Off On October 16, 2017

Wine lovers can now give Mondays a new meaning at STK Atlanta during its new weekly offering, Malbec Mondays.

Kicking off on Monday, October 16, 2017, guests can sip on half-off bottles of Terrazas de los Andes Malbec. Executive Chef Andrea Montobbio has also unveiled new seasonal menu offerings including an array of new starters, entrees and sides.

For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.stkhouse.com or call 404-793-0144. Located at 1075 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta on the corner of Peachtree and 12th Streets in the 12th & Midtown development. In addition, stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @eatstk #stkatlanta.

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October 16, 2017
Kick Off The Fall Season with Made: Handcrafted Market

Made: Handcrafted Market will boast an array of handcrafted and vintage options from more than 30 vendors!

Kick off the fall season with Indie Craft Experience (ICE)’s Made: Handcrafted Market. On Saturday, October 14, 2017, you can head to the Hudgens Center for Art and Learning to shop the day away.

ICE founders Shannon Mulkey Green and Christy Petterson are excited to welcome the first ever, Made: Handcrafted Market. A one-day only shopping event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Made: Handcrafted Market will boast an array of handcrafted and vintage options from more than 30 vendors, including: Athena + Arachne, Bones & Blooms, Apricity Ceramics, FreeLance Leather, local food vendors and much more. Free to attend. The first 100 attendees will receive complimentary swag bags and free craft make n’ takes throughout the day.

For more information about the Indie Craft Experience visit www.ice-atlanta.com. In addition, stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @iceatlanta and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/IndieCraftExperience.

Finally, for other happenings around Atlanta, visit https://prettysouthern.com/.

October 13, 2017
Ninth Annual Fall Festival on Ponce Arts Festival Set for This October

Fall Festival on Ponce Will Feature 125 Displays of Fine Art and Crafts, Food Trucks, Live Music and More!

The ninth annual Fall Festival on Ponce is on Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15, 2017. Located in Olmsted Linear Park, revelers can enjoy the gorgeous landscape designed by one of America’s most celebrated landscape architects, Fredrick Olmsted Sr., and carefully restored by the Olmsted Linear Park Alliance.

This fabulous two-day event will feature over 125 displays of local and regional fine art and crafts. Hosted by The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, festival goers can also enjoy local gourmet food trucks, beverages, a children’s area, live, acoustic music and more. Furthermore, this event is free to attend, open to all ages and dogs are welcome.

For more information about the festival, please visit www.festivalonponce.com or www.affps.com. Finally, for other happenings around Atlanta, visit https://prettysouthern.com/.

September 26, 2017
ONE. midtown kitchen Launches The Friday Hook Up

Friday nights in the city just got better thanks to popular haunt, ONE. midtown kitchen.

Perfect for a date night or a GNO, ONE. midtown kitchen has introduced “The Friday Hookup” featuring wallet-friendly shareable favorites. Revelers can kick off their weekends with a shared appetizer, entrée, dessert and two glasses of beer or wine for just $35, plus tax and gratuity.

The Friday Hook Up will feature rotating, top menu picks by Executive Chef Matt Weinstein. In addition, ONE. midtown kitchen’s regular menu will also be available. The Friday Hook Up is only available on Fridays during dinner and is not available for parties over four or private events. In addition, this deal cannot be combined with other offers or promotions. ONE serves dinner seven nights a week and brunch on Sundays. To book a reservation or for more more information, call 404-892-4111 or visit onemidtownkitchen.com.

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September 21, 2017
STK Atlanta Introduces a 5-6-7 Happy Hour for Fall
Happy hour in Midtown Atlanta just got better thanks to STK

In the spirit of fall and getting back into our regular routines, we can’t think of a better excuse to get embrace the art of happy houring. Of course, STK Atlanta is taking Happy Hour to the next level with its new 5-6-7 offerings every Monday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.

Known for its high-energy atmosphere and exceptional, signature and seasonal offerings, imbibers can enjoy $5 craft beer, $6 wine and $7 cocktails – including house favorites – that are perfect for the season, such as the Not Your Daddy’s Manhattan. Furthermore, don’t forget every Thursday, Midtown’s sexiest steak and seafood house hosts a weekly Oyster Happy Hour featuring raw bar specials handpicked by Executive Chef Andrea Montobbio that includes $1.50 oysters and clams, $3 shrimp, $4 ceviche, and $4 snow crab claws. Eat up!

Find out how to make STK Atlanta’s signature Not Your Daddy’s Manhattan by following the recipe below.

STK Atlanta’s Not Your Daddy’s Manhattan Recipe

Ingredients
- 2.5 oz Bulleit Bourbon
- .5 oz Fernet Branca
- .5 oz Carpano Antica
- 3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
- 2 Dashes Peychaud Bitters
- 1 Luxardo Cherry
Procedure

First of all, rinse martini glass with Fernet Branca. Add bourbon and vermouth into mixing glass, add ice. Stir and strain into martini glass garnish with a luxardo cherry.

For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.stkhouse.com or call 404-793-0144. STK Atlanta is located at 1075 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta on the corner of Peachtree and 12th Streets in the 12th & Midtown development. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @eatstk #stkatlanta.

Finally, for other happenings around Atlanta, visit https://prettysouthern.com/.
September 20, 2017
Blo Blow Dry Bar Announces Atlanta’s Second Blo Location, Blo Ponce

Blo Blow Dry Bar Bringing Gorgeous Curls to Georgia Girls

There’s a new bar in town, opening mid-September, and it’s going to get you tressed to impress. Blo Blow Dry Bar, North America’s original blow dry bar and the world’s largest blow dry bar franchise, announces its second Atlanta location, Blo Ponce, in Midtown Place at 650 Ponce de Leon Ave., across the street from Ponce City Market.

As a result Blo is tickled pink to announce that its newest location will offer the same affordable beauty services (with the products bought from bareLUXE) as its Buckhead bar, seven days a week by expertly trained stylists who deliver luscious locks. The signature blo out service starts at just $45 at Blo Ponce.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Blo experience to Atlanta’s thriving BeltLine community,” says Erin Freer, Blo Buckhead/Blo Ponce franchise partner. “We welcome our new neighbors to come in and be Blo-wn away.”

Blo Blow Dry Bar’s motto is: “You’re not cheating on your hairdresser”. No, seriously. Blo is North America’s original blow dry bar, with almost 100 locations, making it the world’s largest blow dry bar franchise. No cuts, no color: Just wash, blo, go.

Furthermore, Blo Ponce will be open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open as early as 7 a.m. and as late as 9 p.m. by appointment.

Walk-ins are accepted and online reservations are available at blomedry.com or via the app (available for iOS or Android). In addition, you can book appointments by calling 404-549-3363.

Finally, for other happenings around Atlanta, visit https://prettysouthern.com.

September 19, 2017