Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/20/17

Spend Sunday Funday Outdoors with Furry Friends, Coffee, Craft Beers, Cocktails, and More 

Kicking Off Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Atlanta, Georgia –  Condesa, a local café, espresso and drink shop, is thrilled to introduce Pups & Pints, a weekly dog-friendly mix and mingle at the Old Fourth Ward location. Furry friends and their owners can now enjoy Sunday afternoons on Condesa’s newly renovated, outdoor and dog-friendly patio, while sipping on $4 craft beers and $7 specialty cocktails that will rotate from week to week. With each beer or cocktail purchase, pooches will receive a complimentary all-natural dog treat from Atlanta’s own Taj Ma-Hound.  The event is free to attend with purchase of food, coffee or cocktails every Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  For more information visit www.condesacoffee.com.    

WHAT:      

Pups & Pints on the Patio at Condesa
WHEN:           

Every Sunday beginning June 25, 2017

5 to 7 p.m.

WHERE:      

480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave, Suite 100

Atlanta, GA 30312

PARKING:

Parking is available along the street on John Wesley Dobbs, on Cain St. across the street or in the free Tribute Lofts parking deck.

ABOUT CONDESA:

A welcoming third wave coffee shop with two Atlanta locations, Condesa is passionate about the details and prides itself on hospitality and quality.  Located in Historic Downtown Atlanta and the Old Fourth Ward, Condesa features Counter Culture Coffee, Rishi Tea and sources the finest organic ingredients for its rotating menu of small plates.  Those looking to imbibe can head to the Old Fourth Ward location for an array of signature cocktails, local brews and hand-selected wines. Condesa in the Old Fourth Ward is located in the Tribute Lofts on the corner of Boulevard and Freedom Parkway at 480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave, Set 100 Atlanta, GA 30312.  The Downtown location can be found in newly rehabilitated and award-winning historic Atlanta Daily World building on Auburn Avenue on the Atlanta Street car route at 145 Auburn Ave Ste. A, Atlanta, GA 30303. For more information, call the Old Fourth Ward location at 404.524.5054 or the Downtown location at 678.515.0899, or visit, www.condesacoffee.com.

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/14/17

Some like ‘em spicy, some like ‘em sweet, taste wings from across the southeast

ATLANTA – Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown (SWS) Produced by Taste of Atlanta is back for its second year and plans to bring the heat. On Sun., Aug. 20 from 1-5 p.m., The Foundry at Puritan Mill will host the sizzling event for wing enthusiasts where 25 of the hottest chefs from Atlanta, Savannah, and Charleston to name a few, will debut their most enticing wing recipe.

The second annual event promises to be a sensory experience that blends live music, lawn games, wings and spirits for a clucking good time. Known as the ultimate party food, this year’s wings will take center stage, ranging from sweet and mild to fiery hot. Between tasting stops at each station, wing aficionados can play corn hole, snap a photo in the Smilebooth and chow down in a wing-eating contest. Attendees become judges when they cast a vote for the festival’s finest wings, awarding one lucky participating chef with the “Best of Fest” traveling trophy. Reigning champion, Zach Schultz of Savannah’s Cotton & Rye, will make his second festival appearance in hopes of clenching the title once more.

“We’re back again this year to give wing lovers another taste of 25 of the most finger-licking wing recipes,” says Dale DeSena, AWF Founder. “Our chefs and mixologists make this one of the best event experiences in Atlanta!”

“Early Bird Gets the Wing” for purchasers who secure their tickets by July 7. General admission tickets ($25) include entry at 2:00 p.m. and access to the cash bar, while VIP First Taster tickets ($50) allow for an early entrance at 1 p.m. with special admission into Southern Spirits Lounge with complimentary drinks. Beginning July 8, general admission tickets increase to $30, and VIP tickets to $55. Tickets will be available for purchase online beginning June 5 or at the door if available ($40 for general admission; $65 for VIP). Children 10 and under are free with a paid adult. Tickets can be purchased online at FreshTix or at the door if available. Tickets: http://www.atlantawingfest.net/

UPDATES:

On Sunday, August 20, participants are scheduled to include:

Matthew Basford (Canoe); Mike Perez (Donetto); Savannah Sasser (Hampton + Hudson); Scott Smith (Local Republic); Nick Anderson (City Winery); Nick Leahy (Saltyard); Drew Van Leuvan (Seven Lamps); Woody Bach (Table and Main); Brian Carson (The Mercury); Todd Richards (Richards’ Southern Fried); Archna Becker (Bhojanic); Jared Hall  (One Flew South);Brian Meiler (JCT Kitchen); Eric Fulkerson (Bald Headed Bistro); Blake Hartwick (Bonterra); Zach Schultz and Brandon Whitestone (Cotton & Rye); Charlie Loomis (The Feed. Co Table & Tavern); Larry Schreiber (Good Food on Montford); Jason Newman (Barrington’s); Thomas Marlow (Mimosa Grill); Daniel Doyle (Poogan’s Porch); Chris Coleman (Stoke); Edgar Pendley (Urban Grub); Dean Hill (Valhalla) and Michael Kramer (Jianna).

The finger-lickin’ wing flavors range from mango chili to Korean gochujang, “Cherryaki,” sweet T brined, pimento cheese and more. 2016’s returning winner Savannah’s Cotton and Rye brings crispy sumac and chile-dusted wings with spiced honey to the festival this year. In addition to one-of-a-kind wings, attendees will get to taste some southern staples including coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, beans and potato salad. These sides will be served along with the classic wing-pairing, celery and carrots. Dessert will be provided by Keith Schroeder of High Road Craft Ice Cream.