May 15, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Get in tip-top, ship-shop shape.

LOUNGE
French American Brasserie Rooftop
What: Skyline views, Marcona almond and sea salt small plates, and La Vie en Rose cocktails made with champagne and raspberry puree.
Why: Have your head in the clouds.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 4:30-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 4:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 30 Ivan Allen Junior Blvd., Downtown (404-266-1440).

PARTY
Nest Atlanta Launch
What: Luxe and 1Five0 host local fundraiser with El Tesoro and Catamarca wines and international artisans, to support craft businesses around the globe.
Why: Shop the world over.
When: Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 1000 Marietta St., W. Midtown.

Chocolate Event
What: Le Petit Marché and K Chocolat host a night of store-wide discounts, champagne, and cocoa-based samples.
Why: Taster’s choice.
When: Fri., 7-9 p.m.
Where: Le Petit Marché, 1963 Hosea L. Williams Dr., ste. 108, Kirkwood (404-371-9888). Tickets online at thechocolateevent.eventbrite.com.

SHOP
Rack-n-Roll
What: Cutting-edge designers and boutiques — Paper Doll, Veruca, Evolve, and more — give discounts to the sounds of a live DJ.
Why: Dance, prance, and spend some dough.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Halo Lounge, 817 W. Peachtree St., Midtown (404-962-7333).

EAT
Just Loaf’n
What: The much-loved Cabbagetown Cajun shack just opened a full-size space.
Why: Why wait for Fat Tuesday?
When: Daily, 24 hours.
Where: 4894 Old National Hwy., College Park (404-768-7898).