NEW: Rebranding City Winery Speakeasy As ABV

New Happy Hour Spot Intown:

ABV by City Winery Alcohol by Volume, A Modern Drinkery City Winery's rebranded speakeasy has dropped the password, doctored up new drinks, added happy hour, and scaled down pricing Industrial swagger, intriguing cocktails, and modernized provisions Open Daily 5pm-Midnight The Best Damn Happy Hour 5-7pm Every Day Entrance is directly to the left of Binder’s Art Supplies at Ponce City Market

mailing address is:  City Winery Atlanta Ponce City Market, 650 North Ave NE, Suite # 201 Atlanta, GA 30308

City Winery Atlanta

This new concert venue at Ponce City Market is an excellent way to see a show! They have wines on tap and full dinner. If you are not catching a show you can also hang out at the bar/restaurant upstairs. I had the shrimp and grits and it was phenomenal. Looking forward to going back to catch one of their jazz brunches sometime soon.  NOTE:  I love that they have a doggy menu too if you bring a pooch to the patio:  Click here for doggy menu!

See full schedule of upcoming shows:  www.citywinery.com/atlanta/

650 North Avenue, Ponce City Market, Atlanta, GA, 30308

404-946-3791

Beef Jerky Bar???

Wandered into Biltong Bar at Ponce City Market recently and was very surprised/excited/impressed. This South African snacks bar has great ambiance with huge windows and bar seating overlooking Ponce and part of the Beltine.  Great music selection and craft cocktail menu.  Perfect place to unwind and have a "Something Something DANGER ZONE" or a "See You Space Cowboy".  Check out the beef jerky menu and definitely have the red bean hummus!

http://biltong-bar.com/

Address: Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE ne152, Atlanta, GA 30308

Phone: (678) 515-0620

Mercury 1/2 priced Monday's

Labeled one of the “hottest new bars” in Atlanta by Zagat, this Ponce City Market spot will start serving half price cocktails ($5 – $7) all day on Mondays. Look for favorites such as Moscow Mules, Manhattans, Kir Royals and more. If you’re in a hurry, you can get drinks to go too.

675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-500-5253, www.TheMercuryATL.com.

Bike the Atlanta Beltline on this Patio Bar Tour

Saw this article for the AJC written by Lesli Peterson on a "Bike The Beltline Tour" with places to stop and have a cocktail and enjoy a patio.  Some don't look to be exactly on the Beltline but could be fun to try this:

Kevin Rathbun Steak’s outdoor patio sits just feet from the Beltline. CONTRIBUTED BY: Blake Burton & Square Feet Studio

We all love the Beltline, and spring makes it even better with longer days and warmer weather. Tune up your bike, grab a friend and take our self-guided tour of these 10 patios, heading north to south along the Beltline.

Orpheus Brewing. Orpheus overlooks Piedmont Park, with optimal people-watching opportunities. It's an artisanal brewery offering free tours and tastings, with an incredible patio. Thursday - Sunday visitors purchase a $12 tasting glass that Orpheus fills with free beer. There are no bar snacks or fancy hors d'oeuvres, but you're welcome to bring your own. Doggies are welcome, too.www.orpheusbrewing.com. 1440 Dutch Valley Place, NE, Atlanta.

Loca Luna. Move from brews to mojitos at Loca Luna, the Beltline's Brazilian stop for tapas and live music every night. The party patio includes draped string lights and a waterfall view; it's a South American oasis. loca-luna.com. 550-C Amsterdam Avenue NE, Atlanta.

4thand Swift. Think farm-to-table dining, with a craft bar program. Across from Ponce City Market, you'll find 4th and Swift. An awning protects you from the heat; the industrial chic atmosphere will have you lingering well after you've cooled off. Try a classy cocktail or a craft beer, and bring your canine to the party. Dogs are welcome on the patio. 4thandswift.com. 621 North Avenue N, Atlanta.

TWO Urban Licks. Sit on the patio at TWO, people watching the passersby on the Beltline. Live music and a packed establishment mean high-energy fun. Drinks may take a while, but relax, the tour has only just begun. Biking with Fido? Not a problem; dogs are welcome on the bottom patio but not upstairs.www.twourbanlicks.com. 820 Ralph McGill Boulevard, Atlanta.

Pure taqueria. Make your way to Pure, where the patio awaits you with a bit of shade and great views of the street. Sure, it's known for it's OTP status, but Pure has no lack of friends at the Inman Park location. You'll want to order the Margarita here. Need some delicioso carbs before your next bike haul? Try the jalapeno mac and cheese. puretaqueria.com/inman-park. 300 N. Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta.

Barcelona Wine Bar. Communal spaces near the outdoor fireplace are the perfect place to grab a glass of vino or try a small plate. If you're looking to eat,Barcelona's patio is also the best choice. It's quieter than the inside and likely to get you seated more quickly. www.barcelonawinebar.com/atlanta.htm. 240 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta.

Parish Neighborhood Café. Rustic charm and deep-seated leather sofas encourage you to take a load off. Don't miss the Parish patio; it's hard to see from the Beltline. You'll need to leave your bike at the top of the stairs and head below ground-level. Doggies welcome. www.parishatl.com/p/the-neighborhood-cafe.html. 240 N Highland Avenue, Atlanta.

Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall. Rustic and modern mesh at this perfect snack stop. Set up at one of the communal tables and watch dusk roll in under the string lights. Bring your dog, soak up the sunshine and enjoy a fun cocktail at Ladybird.www.ladybirdatlanta.com. 684 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue NE, Atlanta.

Kevin Rathbun Steak. Relax on the breathtaking brick patio of Steak. Take your drink on the side at one of the tables, or relax near the fireplace lounging area. If you're not up for another cocktail, try the coffee. They serve J. Martinez & Company's Sumatra Mandheling, a spectacular gourmet blend.www.kevinrathbunsteak.com/menu.html. 154 Krog Street, Atlanta.

Superica. Krog Street Market overflows with quaint shops and satisfying restaurants, including Superica. Try Tex-mex meals in a cozy comfortable atmosphere. With a bike rack right beside the patio, this is the place for a margarita stop. Visit on the weekend for live music. supericaatl.com. 99 Krog Street, Atlanta.

No bike? No problem. Begin your tour at the Irwin Street entrance, where you can rent bikes from Atlanta Beltline Bicycle for as little as $15 per day. www.atlantabeltlinebicycle.com. 151 Sampson Street NE, Atlanta.

Atlanta BeltLine Partnership seeks public help to light Beltline’s Eastside Trail

The Atlanta BeltLine is asking for the public's help in lighting the trail.  I saw this post from Ponce City Market yesterday to offer up support:

Ponce City Market is so proud to be a part of the Atlanta BeltLinePartnership's Light the Line campaign. We look forward to donating $100,000 from PCM parking proceeds toward the 1.1 million dollar goal to provide lighting on the trail.

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Sneak Peek Inside The Mercury's menu

                                         

The Mercury just opened at Ponce City Market and is the largest restaurant thus far. It is located on the 2nd floor. The Mercury was started by The Pinewood's Mike Blydenstein, Brooks Cloud, and Julian Goglia. Julian recently won an Atlanta Eater Bartender of the Year award so you know the cocktails are going to be good. I am generally too impatient for "Mixologist" cocktails but I sure do love the "Goonies Never Die" cocktail at The Pinewood. Interestingly enough, the menu consists of a large steak offering, something that InTown hasn't seen in a while. Porterhouse for 2 anyone?

"From the Sea Platter"
Menu Here:  http://themercuryatl.com/menu/

Best Place to see Santa in Atlanta

After going to a few malls around town I have to say I really like the Ponce City Market Santa setting.  There was no line, no cost and the Elves were really "giving it their all".   They stayed in character the whole time.  I like their retro makeup and lit up hover boards as well.   Stop by and check them out.  Another tip:  parking is free for 30 minutes in a designated spot.  

Minero at Ponce City Market

Tried this yum Mexican place for lunch yesterday at Ponce City Market.  Just opened on Monday and they don't have their liquor license yet.  There was a wait of about 20 minutes.  We sat up at the bar immediately and loved our food and the experience.  I had the Green Chorizo Taco with Potatoes and Grilled Onions and the Fried Catfish Taco with pickled green tomato tartar, cabbage, red onion.  Both were tasty...especially the green chorizo.  I'll be back.  My friend had the veggie "Minero Burrito" and it was massive.