THE SECOND WAITERS’ RACE ATLANTA 2018

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/17/18

The Industry Fund, Le Bilboquet Atlanta and The Shops Buckhead Atlanta host the second Waiters’ Race Atlanta on July 15, 2018 at 5:00 pm at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, complete with a summer block party and center-wide attractions from 3:00-7:00 pm.

 

The Waiters’ Race Atlanta offers a Southern version of the more than 100-year-old Parisian tradition. Participants will navigate through various obstacles with a loaded server’s tray in one hand. After finishing the route, competing waiters and waitresses will be challenged to open and pour a perfect glass of champagne.

 

Contestants will be evaluated on speed, service and style by a group of well-known judges including:

  • HLN Weekend Express, Lynn Smith
  • Food and Wine, Carolyn O’Neil
  • iHeartRadio, Dana Barrett
  • Atlanta & Company, Nyssa Green
  • Atlanta Magazine, Christiane Lauterbach
  • James Beard Award Winner and Executive Chef at Cape Dutch Restaurant, Philippe Haddad

 

This year’s event will continue to celebrate the excellence, dedication and discipline of the more than 230,000 food preparers and servers who work in the metro Atlanta restaurant industry and benefit The Giving Kitchen (TGK).

 

The winner of the race will receive a round-trip ticket to Paris for two and a traveling trophy to be housed in their restaurant for the next 12 months.

 

Before and after the race, The Shops Buckhead Atlanta will host a complimentary summer block party at Center Plaza that will include live entertainment, outdoor cocktail bars, food tasting stations, a flower cart, children’s games and a bocce court. In addition, The Shops Buckhead Atlanta retailers will be offering exclusive experiences, amenities and promotions during the event.

BAR MARGOT

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/15/18

You walk into Bar Margot and immediately feel like you’ve been transported back to a simpler time, where gentlemen and ladies would gather for a cocktail or a good cigar to lament the day’s work. Beyond that, they have a great menu full of flavor, savory, sweet items that are fun to experience, like, the deviled eggs that were creamy, yet so rich and savory. It’s a must try. We followed it up with the pork belly that was tender with pickled onions to give it some bite, as well as a nutty, salty, sweet sauce.

 

We switched gears from appetizers to a charcuterie board full of interesting offerings, like duck, wild boar, and tomme cheese, to Gouda. They were all good, but the duck prosciutto took the cake with the right amount of meat and fat, plus pair that with the gouda and you’ve got perfection. We went all-in for the entrée and swung for the lamb T-bone. Good. Choice. The lamb was perfectly cooked and the bone added a ton more flavor without too much game on the back end. Top that with a sweet balsamic-like sauce that gave it depth beyond the savory of the lamb.

 

Finally, they offer a variety of sorbets and we opted for the pina colada. It may or may not had rum. It was smooth, creamy like you’d find in a pina colada drink, but more rich and thick, topped with fresh pineapple to give it a little sweet kick. Again, it may or may not have had rum. All-in-all grab your co-workers and head over to Bar Margot for a light dinner and cocktails to lament the day’s work.

 

2018 Atlanta Summer Beer Fest

Date: Saturday, June 16th

Time: 4 pm

About: The 8th annual Atlanta Summer Beer Fest will be held on Saturday, June 16th from 4 -8 pm in Historic Fourth Ward Park. We will have over 200 beers, as well as a selection of wine and cider to choose from. There will be live music, plenty of fun and games, and food will be available for purchase.  Tickets are $45 after June 7th and $55 the day of the event.

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2018 Atlanta Grill Cheese Festival

Date: Saturday, June 16th and Sunday, June 17th

Time: Noon

About: The Atlanta Grilled Cheese Festival is BACK for 2018 and cheesier than ever! We’re taking two days to celebrate every one’s favorite sandwich with restaurants from all over Atlanta serving up bites of melty, cheesy goodness for your tasting pleasure. Try a couple, or try them all and cast your vote for your favorite to be crowned Best Grilled Cheese in Atlanta! Saturday is 6/16 and is 21 and up only event, but Sunday, 6/17 is all ages welcome and kids 12 and under are free with a ticked adult. In addition to a full day of delicious eats, we’ve got an awesome lineup of frosty brews, live local music, and all kinds of contests and activities to keep you entertained throughout the day. Tickets include admission to the festival and three quarter-sandwich grilled cheese samples. Additional samples will be available for purchase directly from participating restaurants for approximately $2-$3 each. Tickets are $30 and broken into 2-hour sessions by date. Early Session attendees should plan to arrive at the festival between 12:00pm – 2:00pm. If you purchase a ticket in the early session, you will NOT have to leave the event at 3:00pm, you’ll just need to arrive before then. Afternoon Session attendees should plan to arrive at the festival between 3:00pm – 5:00pm.

TICKETS AND/OR INFORMATION:

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