Clermont Lounge's 'Lasting Appeal'; Freedom Farmers Park Market Debuts This Weekend

FREEDOM PARKWAY— The Freedom Farmers Market debuts this Saturday at 9 a.m. The market is a big deal because of its prime location off the BeltLine, the Freedom Park Trail, and "at the intersection of five different neighborhoods." There are also all-sustainable vendors, restaurant pop-ups, and more; get the full story here. [Creative Loafing]

PONCEY-HIGHLANDS— This feature on Clermont Lounge has pictures from the spot's forthcoming coffee table book, a hint of a high-end steak joint coming to the area soon, and quotes like, "The lasting appeal of the Clermont is that it never changes. And while the Clermont is unique to Atlanta, it represents something universal to so many people. You can remain just as you always were and still attract a crowd." [Fathom]

VIRGINIA HIGHLAND— DBA Barbecue just launched sauce classes, and here's a look at what goes down during one of them. It includes moonshine flights, of course. [Omnivore]

HOMETOWN HERO— Alton Brown's show hits the Fox Theatre tonight, which is, as he says, "a big damn deal." Catch a Q&A with the Marietta resident and Food Network personality here, then scope his favorite spots to eat around town. [Omnivore]