Atlanta - May 03, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Uno, dos, tres, quatro!

DRINK
Otras Frutas Margaritas
What: Sala’s just-in-time-for summer menu goes down smooth with Sauza Blanco, lime sour, and fresh fruit puree.
Why: Tastier than the hair of that dog.
When: Special Cinco hours: Sat., 1 -11 p.m. Regularly: Sun.-Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5:30-11 p.m.
Where: 1186 N. Highland Ave. N.E., Virginia Highland (404-872-7203).

EAT
Charity Chili Cook-Off
What: Chefs Dean Dupuis and Andrew James Smith sling dueling stews to support Girl Talk mentoring program and The Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Why: Saturday’s fire water was just a warm-up round.
When: Sun., noon-3 p.m.
Where: Market at the Works, 711 Trabert Ave., West Midtown (404-876-1359).

The New Q
What: Linton Hopkins, Shaun Doty, Robert Gerstenecker, and more present their takes on BBQ to benefit sustainable farming.
Why: Mmm. Juicy.
When: Sat., 1-5 p.m. Tickets online at xorbia.com.
Where: Studioplex, 659 Auburn Ave., Old Fourth Ward (404-523-4467).

BUY
Retromodern’s Knoll Sale
What: Samples and stock that are on sale only for ten days a year here.
Why: You have future-perfect taste.
When: Fri.-May 13. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 805 Peachtree St., Midtown (404-724-0093).

GIVE
Your Time to Senior Citizen’s Month
What: Volunteer with Senior Citizen Services to clean and spiff for ten sponsored homes.
Why: Come to think of it, you are a spring chicken.
When: Sat., 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: All over town. To volunteer, e-mail shargrove@scsatl.org.