Friday, May 16, 2008

The Weekend Guide..What to Do This Weekend 5/16/08



LOUNGE:French American Brasserie RooftopWhat: 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 LaunchWhat: 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 EventWhat: 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.

SPONSORED LISTING
SHOP:H&M Grand OpeningWhat: High fashion at low prices comes to town with H&M’s new North Point Mall location. (Their second store in Atlantic Station opens Jun. 13.)Why: Register online to receive 20 percent off your purchase of $60 or more during Friends and Family Weekend, May 23-26.When: North Point Mall store open now.Where: 1081 North Point Cir., Alpharetta (770-475-1604).

SHOP:Rack-n-RollWhat: 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’nWhat: 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).




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