January 3, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Resolve to get your weekend on.

EAT
Chalmers Ganache
What: The generations-old Tennessee recipe just hit Atlanta shelves.
Why: Scoop flavors like Mucho Mayan Spice and Ultra Mint by the “mmm” full.
When: Lickety-split.
Where: Online and at local Whole Foods Market.

BUY
Loose Nerves Pillowcases, Scarves, and Tees
What: Athens-based musician-turned-designer prints a quirky-cool line with cartoons, cathedrals, and Pulitzer prize winners.
Why: The limited-run store exclusive? A roaring green dinosaur cartoon.
When: In store now.
Where: 1Five0, 1000 Marietta St., West Midtown (404-474-4102).

SHOP
Young Blood Gallery
What: The indie boutique starts its moving sale and ups discounts each week till everything’s sold.
Why: The new locale (and reopening date) is hush-hush for now.
When: Going once. Going twice.
Where: 629 Glenwood Ave., Grant Park (404-627-0393).

RECOMMEND
The Grooming Lounge
What: A new gents-only spa serving up hot lather shaves and bar drinks while he waits.
Why: Consider it a manli-cure.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 
Where: 3280 Peachtree Rd., ste. 120, Buckhead (404-467-7766).

KEEP
One Resolution
What: Make it one of the easy ones.
Why: You’ll feel better.
When: It’s never too late.
Where: Here.