Welcome to Rough Cut, in which our dining team (Beth McKibben and Sarra Sedghi) offer their first impressions on the food, vibe, and service at restaurants around Atlanta.
If you find yourself on the Eastside Beltline near New Realm Brewing on a Tuesday or Friday night, Beth advises stopping by Burle’s Bar for a cocktail and pizza from Phantom Pizza stationed on the patio. Need a bonus incentive? 🍕🍸
Tuesday nights at Burle’s also features live jazz.
Smaller in size, but similar in ingredient style to Neapolitan pizza, Phantom’s pies can easily be eaten by one very hungry person, or shared as a snack with two or three people.
Phantom’s crusts strike a happy medium between New York-style fold-and-eat-slices and the crispy thin-crust structure of tavern-style pizzas found in the Midwest.
Beth ordered the pepperoni, topped with mozzarella and Grana Padano cheese and cup-and-char Spotted Trotter pepperoni ($20). Chunks of tomato in the sauce provide a little burst of tangy sweetness. 🍅 ➡️Check out slide 4 for Beth’s Rough Cut. And Beth says she’ll definitely be back for more from this pizza pop-up. Cheers!🥂
Today's newsletter recap: Fri. May 15
🚨 Atlanta Police have apprehended the suspect wanted in Thursday’s fatal Beltline stabbing after an hours-long manhunt that ended in Midtown.
⚖️ The Supreme Court preserved telehealth access to the abortion pill mifepristone
🏫 A DeKalb Schools official tied to the district’s controversial Student Assignment Project resigned after concerns over the use of a personal Gmail account for official business
🎶 Virginia Highland Porchfest returns tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
🕊️And read Sammie Purcell’s conversation with the co-editors (one of whom is Rough Draft's Collin Kelley) of “White Winged Doves: A Stevie Nicks Poetry Anthology” when you subscribe to our newsletter at the link in bio.
Today's newsletter recap: Thurs. May 14
⚖️ The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and ordered a new trial.
🗺️ Gov. Brian Kemp called a special session to redraw Georgia’s congressional and legislative maps.
🐕 Brookhaven K9 officer Chico died after a sudden battle with aggressive bone cancer. .
🎨 Plus, read more about Amy Sherald’s new exhibit “American Sublime” opening at the High Museum in today’s newsletter.
In the May 12 edition of Family Meal:
🍷🎶 A David Bowie-inspired wine bar is headed to Sandy Springs this fall, and you can get a sneak peek this month in Buckhead with sushi, vinyl-spun ‘80s hits, and plenty of wine.
🍕Plus, Phantom Pizza is bringing pies to Burle’s Bar along the Eastside Trail of the Beltline.
🍤And this week, D’Juan’s New Orleans Bistro in Smyrna is sharing its shrimp po’boy recipe, complete with homemade bread and remoulade.
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Today's newsletter recap: Wed. May 13
🎶 An Atlanta man was sentenced to prison for stealing unreleased Beyoncé music and tour materials from a choreographer’s rental car.
🚲 A proposal for dedicated bike and scooter lanes on the Atlanta Beltline was tabled after concerns it could interfere with future light rail plans.
🚨 Deputies investigated a “credible bomb threat” at a rally for gubernatorial candidate Brad Raffensperger.
🏛️ And Tucker students will soon get hands-on experience in local government through the new Tucker Youth Council launching this fall.
🍷Plus, read more about the David Bowie-inspired wine bar opening in Sandy Springs at the link in our bio.
✈️ Sandy Springs resident Brendan Espey captured this aerial photo of the 400 corridor near the Chattahoochee River looking south toward Northridge amid the ongoing SR 400 construction.
Read more about how Sandy Springs residents are responding to the project in Hayden Sumlin’s latest story at the link in our bio.
Today's newsletter recap: Tues. May 12
🚨 Two passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship are being transported to Emory’s Serious Communicable Diseases Unit.
📰 AJC president and publisher Andrew Morse announced he’ll step down June 30 after leading the newspaper’s shift toward digital publishing.
💸 Gov. Brian Kemp signed a new income tax cut into law, lowering Georgia’s rate from 5.19% to 4.99%.
🎮 Savannah Guthrie is set to host a new Wordle game show for NBC.
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Today's newsletter recap: Mon. May 11
✈️ The NTSB is investigating a Frontier Airlines flight that struck a person on the runway during takeoff from Denver International Airport on Friday night.
⚾ Braves legend Bobby Cox has died at 84.
🚨 Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat is calling for a GBI investigation after an inmate reportedly lost both legs due to alleged jail negligence.
🌍 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he wants to phase out U.S. military aid as the war with Iran enters its 11th week.
🐿️ Plus: Norcross unveiled bronze white squirrel statues honoring the city’s famously unusual residents
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Scenes from the @dunwoodyartfestival , which continues today until 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) along Dunwoody Village Parkway.
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🎬 Welcome to Rough Cut where entertainment reporter Sammie Purcell shares her take on the latest films and experiences around Atlanta.
This week, Sammie answers one of the most important moviegoing questions: who should you bring with you? 👀🍿
She breaks down the perfect plus-one for the last three films she reviewed for Rough Draft. Swipe to see more!
🌷 Mother’s Day outings that aren’t just brunch.
From wine tastings to afternoon teas and arts festivals, Atlanta has plenty of ways to celebrate Mom all weekend long. So if your Mother’s Day plans still aren’t locked in, we rounded up some restaurant specials, events, and experiences happening around metro Atlanta this weekend.
(Click the link in our bio for more details and how to get a last-minute rezzy!)
