This weekend looks so scrumptious, you could eat it with a knife and fork.
EAT
Element
What: New restaurant and lounge with sunset views, a wraparound patio, and a menu inspired by the seasons.
Why: First up are wild rices, winter harvest soups, and a dessert menu featuring crème brulee, berries, and chocolate mousse.
When: Lunch, daily, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner, Sun.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-midnight; Fri. & Sat., 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 1051 W. Peachtree St., Midtown (404-745-3001).
Tossed
What: Manhattan’s virtual salad bar just opened an Atlanta outpost.
Why: Five lettuces, twenty dressings, and 70 toss-ins (kiwi, nicoise olives, fresh plantain chips).
When: Daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 5530 Windward Pkwy., ste. 1070 (678-339-1313).
DRINK
Two Buck Chuck
What: Trader Joe’s Atlanta outposts have finally (finally!) started selling their legendary line of cheap-o (primo) varietals.
Why: It’s been a long wine comin’.
When: Daily, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: All metro locations.
BUY
Aranda Nora Wedding Stationery Sample Sale
What: Bluorchid’s luxe invites, date cards, and more are up to 40 percent off.
Why: Not a write-off but worth checking out.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: The W Hotel, 111 Perimeter Ctr. W. (770-991-4100). For info, e-mail blu@nakedeyeimage.com.
Kings Circle Market
What: Peachtree Hill’s answer to Irwin Street Market — Picnic, Sweet Pockets, Sally B’s, Chef’s Garden, Jake’s Ice Cream, Flower Bar, and all.
Why: It’s anything but slim pickings.
When: Tues.-Fri., 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 8 Kings Cir., Buckhead (404-814-9600).








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