Atlanta - March 08, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Hey, what happened to your spring break?

BUY
Saltbox Accessories Bags
What: Chain print and animal applique totes that are perfect for weekend wanderings.
Why: You’re sweet enough as it is.
When: Sun., Tues. & Wed., noon-6 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: DressCodes, 201 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., ste. 117, Decatur (404-343-2894).

DRINK
Utopia Martini Lounge
What: Dollar sushi; top-shelf liquor; and a mood-lit, lofty setting to make it all go down smooth.
Why: Who says it isn’t a perfect world?
When: Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5-11 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5 p.m.-midnight; Fri., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5 p.m.-3 a.m.; Sat., 5 p.m.-3 a.m.
Where: 840 Marietta St., West Midtown (404-898-8788).

SEE
Mei Lan
What: She’s so cute online. Now say “aww” up close.
Why: Guaranteed to give you the warm and fuzzies.
When: Zoo hours, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Peak panda hours, 9:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Where: Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave., Grant Pk. (404-624-5600). Tickets at the door or online.

DO
23rd Annual Hunger Walk
What: A 10K race and 5K fun walk to benefit Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Why: Walk it out.
When: Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Dr., blue lot, Downtown. Info at 404-892-3333 ext. 1430.

EAT
South City Kitchen Brunch
What: New menu with biscuits and Maine lobster gravy, fried green tomato BLTs, and croissants stuffed with bananas, pecans, and cream cheese.
Why: Sunday, Bloody Mary Sunday.
When: Midtown, Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Vinings, Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 1144 Crescent Ave., Midtown (404-873-7358); 1675 Cumberland Pkwy., Vinings (770-435-0700).