I had the privilege of riding with New Orlean’s own, Black & Gold Bike Patrol, on Superbowl Sunday. Although I’ll always be a fan of the boys from big D, I thoroughly enjoyed spreading joy throughout the city with the crew on this historical day. Check out this video of the Black & Gold Bike Patrol parading through one of the finer establishments in New Orleans, Galatoires, to the merriment of all their patrons. Good times!
Last night, I had the privilege to be a guest-bartender at D.B.A. Barbecue in the Virginia Highlands. This was the first time I’ve ever been on the other side of the bar, and it was quite an experience. I think I held my own, but you’ll have to ask my friends how I really did.
The drink highlights for me were:
-Larry Bomb (Crown Royal dropped into Red Bull)
-Whynatte Bombs (Jager dropped into Whynatte)
-A crazy Habañero-infused Moonshine + Strawberry liquor concoction
Thanks to Matt Coggin at D.B.A. for letting me in on some fun, and thanks to everyone who came out!
What are your Current Project(s)?
Localvore Mondays - a chance to feast on local food prepared by loving hands. Every Monday at the Bookhouse from 5-10pm
Who would you love to work with?
10 clones of me. nobody works as hard for me as i do.
If you had to give all your sneakers away to charity except for one pair, which ones would you keep?
I’m no sneaker head, but I have a pair of low-top composition notebook Air Jordans that I’m in love with.
What’s on your iPod right now?
Reigning Sound, Dan Sartain, Francois Hardy, Celebration (The band, not the disco song), En Vogue , Purple Rain, all Nirvana.
What’s your Favorite ATL food?
The octopus carpaccio and the pork belly at Repast are the best dishes in Atlanta right now.
What’s your Favorite ATL hangout?
Carter Center lawn. it’s my secret spot…oops. Not anymore.
What are your Pet Peeves?
When labels don’t all face the same direction; having enough time for a bike ride, but it’s raining; or it’s a beautiful day and not having enough time for a bike ride.
Shout outs?
My fam, my friends; present, past and future.
El Bar’s front door has a new look. Artwork by Dr. Dax & Keet. Snap a photo in front of it this weekend! The weekly lineup is in the sidebar to the right.
Another one of my genius stupid ideas that was actually a hit! It took some careful planning and refrigerator space, but Georgios and I figured out how to make it happen in a few hours. I felt like I was in college all over again. Thanks to El Bar for supporting us & supplying the booze for this crazy project!
I’m not sure when I’ll get another chance to jam on chicken wings this good, so I had to take a pic. This past weekend, Rosa allowed Sumner and a few others to try some of these legendary wings that only a hand full of guys have ever eaten. Apparently, Lan Ngo only makes these wings for Girls Night Out or Girls Night In and if you’re a dude, then you’re usually not welcome.
I just went by Standard on Peachtree to see how things were going and I caught @RyanAcker pushing their last two PROCESS x Estate LA caps on the phone, drinking a Whynatte, and wearing a Streetlocal tee. I had to snap a pic. Good things happen when you keep it local. Everything in this pic was created right here in the good ole U.S.A.
Last weekend, Georgios and Cory decided to get everyone together for a Guerilla B.B.Q. (basically a grill-out that’s planned on the fly). After securing all the gear from friends (I provided a propane tank and grill brush) we were ready to rock. We were lucky to have some great buddies come through, including Myk from DMN in Charlotte.
Check out some photos taken by Denys Meak after the jump.
The EC/PROCESS crew will be participating in Gather Atlanta, an annual networking event which seeks to unite and promote Atlanta’s emerging galleries, alternative art spaces, and young creative collectives (presented by MINT Gallery, BurnAway, WonderRoot, and ThoughtMarker).
The show will be taking place on June 6th from 6 to 9pm at Eyedrum.
By the way, check out the sweet logo designed by our own, Erin Warner. Give it up for our girl!
If you missed out on SWARM: Atlanta Edition last Friday night, you won’t be any of these photos by Hadi. You can, however, see how much fun we had with our Charlotte friends!
Relish, the creative event design company that burst into the Atlanta scene planning and executing the PROCESS launch circuit in March is now up to something pretty big. Pretty big, pretty yummy, and totally free. Free Pie!
The catalysts, Melissa and Reena, have this to say: “The world is kinda crazy. FREE PIE isn’t. Join a burgeoning movement. Make a pie. Pick a spot. Give it Away. Yep, it’s that simple - no strings, no logos, no agenda - just a random act of kindness.”
This Saturday, May 16, starting at 2:00pm, free pieces of homemade pie will be given away at over a (baker’s) dozen locations around the city. Go here for more info on locations to grab a slice and how to sign up to help if you’re interested!
Charlotte’s monthly gathering of like minds and good times pays its first visit to Atlanta on Friday May 22nd, 2009
We’ve teamed-up with Kitschworth to bring Charlotte’s best party down I-85 to Atlanta. Lots of ATL & QC fam will be present and come out for a chance to be laced-up by those involved.
This Saturday, FN Socials, Christys’ Hats and Freshiam.net present Hat Trick at Halo Lounge. Christys’ Hats will be providing you with some of the finest hats and a photo booth for some photo ops. Sounds by DJ What! and 2 local favorites, J Sol & Apple Juice. Also, Midnight Socialite will be there to take your picture, so dress proper. There will be giveaways from Christys’ Hats and of course PROCESS, so come early. Doors open at 10.
Tonight, join the crew at El Bar with special guest, DJ Rashida, on the turntables. You may have seen her on stage with Prince, or on MTV on America’s Best Dance Crew. She’s major!
Don’t know what to wear? I’d suggest swinging by Standard 1841 and picking up a PROCESS tee…
, Purple Rain, all Nirvana.
