Appetizing Aperture: Willy's Poptail

Poptail. Say what? Turn to Willy’s Mexicana Grill on Howell Mill Road and the King of Pops to douse summer’s hottest days and nights with Poptails. The frozen pop multitasks, keeping that ‘rita ice cold and intense with flavor all the way to last lip-smacking buzz of a drop.

Bring the Whole Brood to Bantam + Biddy Spring Festival at Ansley Mall May 9

Go outside and play at the Bantam + Biddy Spring Festival at Ansley Mall on Saturday, May 9. On this Mother’s Day weekend, the casual eatery featuring regional, all-natural and pastured poultry fills the 11 a.m.-2 p.m. midday slot with family friendly festivities, live music, local vendors, a lemonade stand and a Mom’s Day card crafting table for children (adults, you should have your cards in the mail by now). Buy some steamy Bantam + Biddy chicken tamales and King of Pops popsicles if hunger pangs strike. Additionally, Jb Farm Fresh Eggs will be selling its grain-free, free-range chicken eggs and will bring baby goats for youngsters to pet. Grownups, check out The Cook’s Warehouse Big Green Egg cooking demonstration. To partake, steer your flock to the courtyard between Bantam + Biddy and Starbucks.

Uncle Julio’s Fine Mexican Food Helps You Drink the Heat Away

This spring might be one of the warmest we've had in Atlanta, but luckily Uncle Julio’s Fine Mexican Food is offering a remedy to beat the heat. We already know how wonderful the Swirls are but now the restaurant has added five new non-alcoholic teas and lemonades. Each one is handcrafted and made with fresh fruit, and only $3.75 apiece with $1 refills. Check out the flavors: 

• Mango Passion Lemonade - lemonade and Uncle Julio’s fresh mango passion fruit
• Strawberry Guava Lemonade - hand-shaken blend of real strawberries, guava nectar and lemonade 
• Cherry Limeade - sweet cherry with a tart lime flavor
• Raspberry Iced Tea - freshly brewed tea with raspberries 
• Raspberry Palmer - a refreshing blend of lemonade, freshly brewed tea and real raspberries 

Leave a comment below and tell us which one sounds best to you!