THIRD ANNUAL BEST BURGER BATTLE ATLANTA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/9/18

Local burger joints to cook-off at Buckhead’s iconic shopping destination

Fire up the grills! Lenox Square and Atlanta magazine will once again host Atlanta’s premier burger-cook off, Best Burger Battle, on Saturday, October 20! From 1-5 p.m., this annual event will host over two dozen of the best local burger joints for hungry guests to indulge in, as well as live music, wine, craft beer and Bulleit Bourbon. Restaurants aiming for the No. 1 title include reigning champion THERE Brookhaven, ATL Taco, Public Kitchen & Bar, Zinburger, Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, Dixie Q, Shake Shack and more. Tickets are $50 and are all-inclusive.

WHAT:
Atlanta magazine’s third annual Best Burger Battle
Proceeds for this event benefit The Giving Kitchen

WHO:

American Cut Steakhouse NFA Burger
ATL Taco Oak Steakhouse
Butcher & Brew Public Kitchen & Bar
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse Seven Lamps
El Super Pan Shake Shack
Farm Burger The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
Grub Burger Bar THERE Brookhaven
Jim Adams Farm & Table Village Burger
KirbyG’s Williamson Bros. BBQ
Local Republic Zinburger Wine and Burger Bar
Marlow’s Tavern

WHEN:
Saturday, October 20
1-5 p.m.

WHERE:          
Lenox Square
3393 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30326

HOW:
Tickets are $50 and all-inclusive. Tickets are available for purchase at   bit.ly/BestBurgerBattle2018.

For more information, visit atlantamagazine.com/bestburgerbattle.

CITY WINERY PRESENTS A DOWN HOME BREWING AUTUMN BEER PARTY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/7/18

Featuring Handcrafted Georgia Hooch IPA, T-Pom Pomegranate Wheat Ale, Southern Classic Fare and More! 
Come Celebrate Their First Year With Them!
Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 12 p.m.
Atlanta, Georgia – On Saturday, October 13th, City Winery is partnering with Down Home Brewing for an afternoon of fun on the urban winery’s expansive outdoor patio to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the brewery. While the Atlanta leaves are falling, craft beers lovers can enjoy frosty brews from Atlanta’s first African-American-owned brewing company, Down Home Brewing. Brewmaster and Founder Chris Reeves will be on site pouring glasses of his handcrafted Georgia Hooch IPA (6.8% ABV) and T-Pom Pomegranate Wheat Ale (6.3% ABV). Executive Chef Nick Anderson will also be firing up the Big Green Egg serving his spin on Southern classics like Barbecue Brisket Sandwiches, Beer Can Chicken, Potato Salad, House-made coleslaw and potato chips. The party, along with a live music performance, kicks off at 12 p.m. and tickets are $30, plus applicable fees and are available for purchase here or at www.citywinery.com/atlanta. For more information on Down Home Brewing, visit www.downhomebrewingcompany.com/

Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest in Piedmont Park 2018

Date: Friday, October 5th

Time: 6 pm

About: On Friday, October 5, 2018, partygoers can dust off their dirndls and lederhosen for Oktoberfest presented by Park Tavern, A Social Mess and Sierra Nevada at the Legacy Fountain in Piedmont Park. Benefitting the Piedmont Park Conservancy, revelers can clink their beer steins while enjoying a friendly competition of corn hole, a beer mug stamina contest, a beer pong contest and more. Brew lovers are also invited to enjoy a range of ice-cold beers courtesy of Sierra Nevada, Woodbridge wines, and Cutwater Fugu Vodka, Bacardi, el Jimador Tequila and Jack Daniel’s cocktails.  The Arby’s Food Truck will also be at the event selling special test kitchen offerings throughout the evening. Featuring live music and DJ performances throughout the day, Sucker Punch will get the crowd hyped with favorite hard rocking hits from the 90s and early 2000s including Green Day, Weezer, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more. Filling the headliner spot, JohnBoy and SurroundSound will continue to electrify partygoers until the beer stops flowing. DJ NAKD will also be spinning top hits in between the high energy music performances. General admission tickets are available for $20. VIP tickets are $40 and include early entry into the event, Sierra Nevada tastings from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., German Beer Hall tables and seating, and five tickets to be used on beer/cocktails/or pretzels. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.parktavern.com.

TICKETS AND/OR INFORMATION:

All information here

2018 Duluth Beer and Wine Festival

Date: Saturday, October 6th

Time: Noon

About: The City of Duluth is hosting a celebration of Beer and Wine on the Duluth Town Green. Join us on Saturday, October 6th from 12:00pm-5:00pm to sample 75+ craft beers and 25+ wines. The day will feature live local music, beer and wine samples, a variety of local food trucks, an adult game zone, plus community vendors and artists. Tickets include: admission to the event, complimentary beer and wine samples for the duration of the festival, souvenir tasting glass. Tickets are $43 for general admission, while they’ll be $55 at the door if available.

TICKETS AND/OR INFORMATION:

All information here