RESTAURANT HOLMES TO OPEN EARLY 2018 IN HISTORIC JONES HOUSE

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/16/17

Taylor Neary (Formerly of Marcel, St. Cecilia) Will Serve as Executive Chef

 

 

Opening early 2018, Restaurant Holmes is an eclectic neighborhood restaurant and bar within the historic Jones House at Alpharetta City Center. Roswell native Taylor Neary, formerly of Marcel, St. Cecilia, and more, will head up the kitchen as Executive Chef.

 

THE MENU

Opening seven days per week, Restaurant Holmes will serve an eclectic American menu that changes often. Dishes will feature simply prepared, locally sourced ingredients. Guests can expect a lunch menu of seasonal salads, small plates and entrees, with highlights on the dinner menu including dishes like coal-roasted beets, crudo, pasta, wood-fired fish, and more.

 

THE CHEF

Chef Taylor Neary attended Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Atlanta. During that time, he worked at Stoney River Grill, Roswell’s legendary steakhouse, before continuing on to Buckhead Life Group’s Kyma. Over the last seven years, Chef Taylor has helped lead kitchens at acclaimed restaurants across town including Roux on Canton, Little Alley Steak, Opulent, St. Cecilia, and Marcel, where he most recently served as Sous Chef. “Holmes” is a six-generation family name for Taylor.

 

THE SPACE

Built in 1915, the Jones House is a historic building and former residence preserved by Alpharetta City Center. MT Studio Architecture and Couch Construction Services are heading up the restaurant’s renovation, and Holmes will take on a handsome interior with leather banquettes, dark tile, and design features including murals by renowned local artist Greg Mike. Dishes will be served on custom ceramics from Noble Plateware out of New York.

 

The restaurant will offer 60 seats indoors with additional seating on a covered porch and patio. A semi-private room off the main dining room will also offer space for gathering.

BATTER COOKIE DOUGH COUNTER TO OPEN AT PONCE CITY MARKET ON NOVEMBER 21ST

Posted by Liz Attaway, 11/16/17

Atlanta’s First Edible Cookie Dough Concept Will Open Inside
Ponce City Market’s Central Food Hall

Shop Will Feature Cookie Dough By the Scoop or Half-Pint, 
Plus Warm Cookies & Cold Beverages

 

Batter Cookie Dough Counter, Atlanta’s first edible cookie dough dessert shop, will open inside Ponce City Market on November 21st. Batter will offer traditional and seasonal cookie dough flavors including sugar, chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal, lemon, salted caramel, s’mores, and more.

 

Crafted from natural ingredients with no preservatives, Batter’s cookie dough is eggless and made with heat-treated flour that is safe to consume uncooked. Located on the first floor of Ponce City Market’s Central Food Hall, across from Honeysuckle Gelato, the walk-up shop will be decorated with vintage cookie jars and feature around ten flavors for spooning. Half-pints of Batter’s edible cookie dough will also be available to enjoy at home. For those who opt for a scoop in-store, Batter will offer toppings for uniquely customizable treats. In addition, Batter will also serve an assortment of freshly baked cookies and beverages including cold brew coffee, milk, and chocolate milk.

 

Native Atlantan Julie Abes founded Batter after years baking cookies at home with her two kids, who always asked to spoon up the batter at the bottom of the mixing bowl. “We’re excited to bring something new to Atlanta and to call Ponce City Market home,” said Abes. “With Batter, guests can enjoy everything from classic cookie dough to sweet new twists on familiar flavors. We’ll have something for everyone, including vegan and gluten-free varieties.”

 

She developed Batter in collaboration with local Atlanta ice cream company, High Road Ice Cream & Sorbet, whose Founder & CEO, Keith Schroeder, says, “With the launch of the High Road Innovation Team (HIT) we plan to partner with groups like Batter to bring delicious and high quality food products to market across multiple categories, not just ice cream. Our goal with Batter is simple, to bring the best and highest quality cookie dough product to market.

 

Batter will also offer catering, including cookie dough bars, individual servings, and cookies for any size event, from weddings and birthdays to corporate events and festivals.

 

Please visit battercookiedough.com for more information.

1st Annual Town Brookhaven Pub Crawl

Date: Saturday, November 18th

Time: 4 pm

About: Join them for a fun night of crawling around Town Brookhaven at their first Pub Crawl on Saturday, November 18th from 4-8pm! Benefiting Bert’s Big Adventure! Pick up your passport at the tent on the green space and crawl to the participating restaurants for drink specials and light bites! Your passport grants you access to the event with drinks/food extra. Visit the allocated amount of restaurants and you are eligible to enter to win raffle prizes! Participating Restaurants: BUA Thai & Sushi, HOBNOB Neighboorhood Tavern, Jefe’s Tacos & Tequilas, Lucky’s Burger & Brew, Olde Blind Dog, There Restaurant & Bar & Tin Can Oyster Bar. Food and drink specials include Bua Thai & Sushi has $5 Divine Martini & Thai Skew (special edition), HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern has half price draft beer or craft cocktail & half prize appetizer, Jefe’s Tacos & Tequilas has $8 Fuma de Pina Margarita (House smoked pineapple infused El Jimador sliver tequila, fresh lime, agave), $3 Dos XX Draft Beer & $3 Trailer on Fire Tacos (Baja chicken, Jefe’s hot sauce, queso, lettuce, pico de gallo, flour tortilla), Lucky’s Burger & Brew has a $5 Combo of Scofflaw Basement IPA or Blue Moon Pint & Quarter Pound Award-Winning Georgia Dawg Pound Burger, Olde Blind Dog is serving up $3 Imperial Pints & $3 Ale & Cheddar Dip, Tin Can Oyster Bar has $10 Combo of Can of Day Blazer Lager & Paella, There Restaurant & Bar has $5 Combo of Wild Leap Draft Beer & Mini Bison Burger. The tickets are $15.

TICKETS AND INFORMATION:

All information here!

The 13th Annual ICE Holiday Shopping Spectacular

Date: Saturday, November 18th to Sunday, November 19th

Time: 11 am

About: Always a favorite, the craft innovators behind the Indie Craft Experience (ICE), are also excited to host the 13th annual ICE Holiday Shopping Spectacular. Set for Saturday, November 18, 2017 and Sunday, November 19, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the ICE Holiday Shopping Spectacular will take place at the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot (65 Martin Luther King Junior Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30334). This two-day event features over 165 unique craft and vintage vendors, local food options, and a live music performance by DJ Zano. Attendees can also take advantage of a special Georgia Grown section in the garden, kids crafts with Treehouse Kid and Craft, and the Tiny Doors ATL tiny tree lot. The first 250 attendees will receive complimentary swag bags. Entry is $5 cash at the door and kids 12 and under are free.

TICKETS AND INFORMATION:

All information here!