In search of artwork, Cinco De
Mayo and other happenings
The Optimist and The Oyster Bar at The Optimist, chef Ford Fry’s next anticipated concepts on Atlanta’s Westside, is asking future patrons to be a part of the restaurant’s oceanic culture. The soon-to-open eatery is looking for images of guests enjoying fun in the sun and the sea. Guests who have photos to share can email their digital files to theoptimistatlanta@gmail.com or mail printed photos to Kimberly Powell’s attention at JCT. Kitchen & Bar, 1198 Howell Mill Road, Suite 18, Atlanta, GA 30318.
Happenings...
CINCO DE MAYO
May 5 ~ Saturday
•5 Seasons Brewing ~ Westside
3rd Anniversay Celebration
•Agave & Karma Tequila
242 Boulevard SE, 404.588.0006
•Tin Lizzy’s
3 Locations ~ Grant Park,
Midtown, Buckhead
•AtlantaCincodeMayo.com
•Buckhead Saloon
•Twisted Taco ~ Six Locations
•Virginia Highlands ~ Pub Crawl
•3 Sheets ~ Sandy Springs
•Red Pepper Taqueria
•Churchill’s
•PubCrawl.com
•Tequila Crawl
EATS & BEATS CHARITY
May 7 ~ Monday
•Benefits Children of Conservation
FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
May 10 - 13 ~ Thurs. - Sunday
•Located in Midtown
SUMMERFEST BLOCK PARTY
May 12 ~ Saturday
•The Pool Hall, Buckhead, Est. 1946
DUNWOODY ART FESTIVAL
May 12 & 13 ~ Saturday & Sunday
•Across From Dunwoody Village
MOTHER’S DAY
May 13 ~ Sunday
•Cibo E Beve
•Double Zero Napolentana
•Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
•Haven Restaurant & Bar
•La Tavola Trattoria
•No 246
•Ra Sushi
•Ray’s Restaurants ~ 3 Locations
•South City Kitchen ~ 2 Locations
•Valenza Italian
•Woodfire Grill
TUNES FROM THE TOMBS
May 19 & 20 ~ Saturday & Sunday
•Historic Oakland Cemetery
35TH ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
May 26 - 28 ~ Sat., Sun. & Mon.
•Piedmont Park
MEMORIAL DAY
May 28 ~ Monday
•Jam Session
Sandy Springs Amphitheater
TREND OF THE MONTH
Atlanta Food Truck Park & Market: The city’s first permanent street food park will host a variety of the city’s food trucks seven-days-a-week for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night noshing on a three-acre space located at 1850 Howell Mill Road. A number of outdoor activities will be available to guests along with a live music series held weekly on Thursday evenings. In addition to the fare and entertainment, the park will feature a weekly farmers market every Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., showcasing local farmers and artisans.
www.atlantafoodtruckpark.com
