The Round-Up: August 3-7

What was buzzing in the media this week? Which upcoming events do you have to go to, or which menu items do you have to try? Here’s a recap of what went down and what you need to look forward to!

Alton Brown said one of his favorite treats while in Athens, Ga., is a milkshake at Grindhouse Killer Burgers!

Writer Kate Kordsmeier sat down with Ian Mendelsohn of Vine & Tap for a great story for the Corvain blog about whether or not wine scores still mattered.

Katana stopped by 11 Alive’s “Atlanta & Company” to show Christine and viewers how to roll sushi at home.

Access Atlanta celebrated National Watermelon Day by highlighting the watermelon salad at Makan.

The popular foodie blog Atlanta Restaurant Blog rounded-up her favorite place for oysters including Atlantic Seafood Company and Vine & Tap.

Looking for some great happy hour specials? The Atlanta Journal-Constitution suggested half-off oysters and select other items at Atlantic Seafood Company.

Thanks to Access Atlanta for recognizing Atlantic Seafood Company as one of the best new Old Fashioned cocktails in the city.

Getting married? Craft Box Girls visited 11 Alive’s “Atlanta & Company” to show how to do some DIY wedding items.

Yay for new burgers! Thrillist rounded-up the best new ones in the city including Hi-Five Diner, Pijiu Belly and Republic Social House.

National Oyster Day was a big deal in the city, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Atlantic Seafood Company and Vine & Tap among the best places to slurp some down.

Access Atlanta named some great places to get a good workout, like Pink Barre and DEFINE, and great places to get a drink afterward for its “body to bar” story.

Atlanta Intown paper rounded-up the best places to drink and play, noting Twain’s Billiards & Brewpub for its pool, shuffleboard, darts and more.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution isn’t ready to see summer go, noting these top places for a summer date including rooftop fun at Republic Social House.