Atelier Vie's Green Absinthe Launch, A New Donut Pop-Up

MID CITY? NoDef reports that local distillers Atelier Vie are releasing their Toulouse Green Traditional Absinthe this weekend, June 29-30: "The public is invited to hop, skip and stumble over to Atelier Vie (1001 S. Broad) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and be amongst the first to snag a bottle." [NOLADefender]

QUARTER? Robert Peyton reports that GW Fins is putting on a 3-course menu from July 7 through August 29 for $35, so put on your bib and head over for some barbecue shrimp and Gulf seafood cassoulet. [HautePlates]

IRISH CHANNEL? Kim Ranjbar reports that a new donut shop, Upper Nine Donut Company, is popping up every Saturday morning at 8 a.m. inside Tracey's (Third and Mag): "Fans are already flocking every weekend to sink their teeth into delicious sweet treats like Ponchatoula strawberry donuts dressed with creole cream cheese mousse, chocolate ganache, praline bacon, crème brulee, and key lime." [WhereYat]

GW Fins [Photo: Nikki Mayeux]