Atlanta - July 02, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Cue the fireworks.

EAT (and GANDER)
Whiskey Blue and Market
What: Grilled burgers, dogs, sliders, and a rooftop view.
Why: Now see here.
When: Sat., dusk-midnight.
Where: Market, W Atlanta-Buckhead, 3377 Peachtree Rd., Buckhead (404-523-3600).

The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View
What: Star-spangled shortcakes, panoramic views, and jazzy tunes by Lauren Barnett & the Hat Cats.
Why: Top that.
When: Sat., 5-11 p.m.
Where: 210 Peachtree St., Downtown (404-589-7506).

DRINK (and STARE)
Aja
What: Hornitos tequila cocktails, Lenox views, and a live (surprise) DJ’d breakdown at the stroke of midnight.
Why: Kiss, kiss. Bang, bang.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.-2 a.m. R.S.V.P. to rsvp@premier-pr.com.
Where: 3500 Lenox Rd., ste. 100, Buckhead (404-231-0001).

STAY
The Ritz-Carlton Lodge
What: Lakefront dazzlers, a low-country boil, and more to the tunes of the Atlanta Pops Orchestra.
Why: You’re a firecracker.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: 3000 Lake Oconee Tr., Greensboro (706-467-0600).

11 Stories at The Glenn Hotel
What: The rooftop bar is a stone’s throw from the fray at Centennial Olympic Park.
Why: Take some roofies.
When: Sat., 5:30-1:30 a.m.
Where: 110 Marietta St., Downtown (404-469-0700).