April 3, 2008
The Weekend Guide
What to Do This Weekend
Ring your fair weather friends.
COLOR
Carla Kaiser Books
What: Local Mandala artist lends her mount-worthy prints to simply bound, beautifully detailed books.
Why: Make a rainbow connection.
When: Tues. & Wed., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Urban Cottage, 998 N. Highland Ave., Virginia Highland (404-815-9993).
LOUNGE
JCT Kitchen Upstairs
What: Killer spiked lemonades, trackside city views, and Ben Deignan crooning everything from singer-songwriter originals to New Edition’s “Tenderoni.”
Why: Raise the bar.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 1198 Howell Mill Rd., W. Midtown (404-355-2252).
Nava’s Patio
What: The weather’s warm enough for prickly pear margaritas and lobster tacos alfresco.
Why: It’s open sipping season.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Mon.-Fri., 5:30-11 p.m.; Sat., 5-11 p.m.; Sun., 5:30-10 p.m.
Where: 3060 Peachtree Rd., Buckhead (404-240-1984).
EAT
Wild Boar at Taverna Fiorentina
What: The newish resto’s signature dish is simmered in red wine and deliciousness.
Why: It’s anything but boaring.
When: Lunch, Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; dinner, Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-10:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 5:30-11:30 p.m.
Where: 3324 Cobb Pkwy., Vinings (770-272-9825).
SHOP
Cherry Bomb Customer Appreciation Night
What: Sugarmama’s cupcakes, a designer denim raffle, and 20 percent off storewide.
Why: Blow a wad.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 1129a Euclid Ave., Little Five Points (404-522-2662).
