LATIN RESTAURANT WEEK ATLANTA 2022

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/26/22

Friday, 11/4 to Friday, 11/18

Tickets and info here.

Latin Restaurant Weeks (LRW) celebrates its inaugural year to drive awareness to Atlanta’s Latin chefs, restaurant
owners, caterers, and bartenders while spotlighting the diversity of Latin flavors offered throughout the city. In partnership
with Grubhub and Feed the Soul Foundation, local restaurants will feature special dishes and menus showcasing a wide
range of Latin American/Hispanic businesses.


The “Tour de Sabor” campaign – tour of the flavors – encourages residents to expand their palate during the two-week
event beginning on Friday, November 4 through Friday, November 18. LRW will bring prominence to the variety of Latin
regions represented in the greater Atlanta area. Participants will highlight menu selections that represent their fare’s
authenticity and culture. While each style of cooking implements unique methods with region-specific produce and spices,
all Latin/Hispanic foods present bold flavors and evokes feelings of nostalgia.


Latin Restaurant Weeks encourages participants to create an experience outside of their traditional offerings – reintroduce
discontinued features, prix fixe menus and/or developing meal-beverage pairings – to pique the public’s interest. This
method may assist business owners and chefs with establishing new dining opportunities in an overall effort to expand
their customer base. This year’s participants feature an authentic taste of Venezuelan gastronomy at Arepita Cafe or
Mango Latino Grill, savory dishes from the Dominican Republic at Mamajuana Restaurant & Lounge, or robust
Mexican fare at El Taco Veloz.


Atlanta is one of the fastest-growing regions for Latinx growth with over 49% of all foreign-born residents in the city
identifying as Hispanic and/or Latinx – and expected to be home to over 820,000 Latines by 2040. The amount of growth
within the Latinx community is due to the ever-growing business scene in the Atlanta metropolitan area. LRW partners
with Hispanic entrepreneurs and professionals of the culinary industry to elevate them through the platform created for
aspiring and existing Latinx hospitality professionals. Co-founded by Karinn Andréa Chavarria, the campaign originated
in Houston in 2019 and was designed to highlight the contributions of Latinos in the culinary industry as an integral part of
the local community.


“As we close our National Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s crucial to highlight and support Latinx businesses outside of a
30-day awareness period,” explains Chavarria. “We witnessed significant successful markers for our participants in
Houston, Chicago and Miami. As a resident of Atlanta, we are especially excited to add the city to our campaign by
contributing to the growth of the city’s cultural and social influences. Our platform showcases varying Latin countries in
addition to the distinct regions within those territories while highlighting the complexities of their cuisine. LRW’s ‘Tour de
Sabor’ provides a path for Atlantans to discover a hidden gem or visit their favorite restaurant, coffee shop, food truck,
bakery, and caterer.”


LRW gives participants a voice and increased visibility. Since its first year, a majority of LRW participating restaurants
reported seeing up to a 20% increase in foot traffic as well as an increase in social media engagement, along with
awareness among new customers during and following the campaign.

ENZO STEAKHOUSE AND BAR PRESENTS A GRAND OPENING GALA 

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/26/22

Festive and Philanthropic Celebration Featuring a Ribbon Cutting, Cocktails, Chef-Driven Cuisine, Live Music and More

Monday, November 7, 2022 From 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Opening its doors in late September, ENZO Steakhouse & Bar is ready to officially celebrate its arrival with a festive and philanthropic celebration. On Monday, November 7, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., revelers are invited to ENZO’s Grand Opening Gala, an exciting evening that kicks off with a brief ribbon cutting ceremony with Fayetteville Mayor Edward Johnson and Dan T. Cathy, Chief Visionary of Trilith. Guests are then invited to walk the red carpet and enter an elegant and spirited atmosphere featuring live music from the UpScale Band, signature cocktails including the Palmariva, Donna Rosa, and Luna di Miele, and an array of Executive Chef Montobbio’s chef-driven cuisine. The evening’s proceeds benefit Two Sparrows Village, a nonprofit organization serving special needs families in South Metro Atlanta. Tickets are on sale for $95 per person at https://enzo-itl.com/experience/grand-gala-opening and include food and beverages. 

Open for dinner, weekend brunch, and lunch (beginning November 9), ENZO Steakhouse & Bar is a new chef-driven dining concept by chef Andrea Montobbio and fashion industry veteran Carmine Noce. Combining Northern Italy-inspired cuisine with the comforts of a modern steakhouse and vibrant bar, diners will revel in a warm and sophisticated atmosphere while exploring Montobbio’s menus of signature and seasonal offerings boasting bold flavors, hand-made pastas and sauces, choice cuts of steaks, chops, fresh seafood, plant-based dishes and more. An impressive wine, cocktail, and beer program, impeccable design, and rotating works from local artists are among the thoughtful details that round out each experience at ENZO. The 180-seat restaurant also features a stunning private dining room, group dining table, and alfresco dining on the expansive, dog-friendly patio. ENZO is located in the Town of Trilith at 300 Trilith Pkwy, Suite 230, Fayetteville, GA 30214. For more information or to make a reservation, visit enzo-itl.com or call (770) 756-9188.

ATLANTA BOURBON FESTIVAL 2022

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/22/22

Atlanta Beer Festivals hosts

Atlanta Bourbon Festival
November 19, 2022, 2pm-5pm, VIP 1pm
Guardian Works

Enjoy 50+ bourbon and whiskey options, cocktails, wine & beer, and live music.

General Admission Tickets include entry, entertainment, souvenir tasting glass and all of your drinks; food will cost extra. $55 advance, $60 after Nov. 10, $70 day of event. First 250 just $45.

VIP tickets will include early entry at 1pm, 15+ VIP only bourbons, souvenir tasting glass, and all of your drinks; finger food will be included until 3pm. $99 advance, $109 after Nov. 10, not available day of. First 100 just $85.

Tickets here.

BEER VS WINE BEVERAGE SHOWDOWN AT THE USUAL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/22/22

Friday, October 28 7pm

Join us for a beverage showdown with two of your favorite experts, A Cork in The road and Bitch Beer Podcast.

Using the signature format created by A Cork in the Road, LLC, guests will taste wines and beers throughout several rounds of food pairings from Chef Nick Leahy while collecting data to determine which beverage pairs best with each dish…will WINE (Kelly) or BEER (Caroline) win?!

Reception

Oysters on the 1/2 shell, cheese and charcuterie

First Course

Potato and Goat Cheese Empanada with Chimichurri

Second Course

Cold Smoked Scallop Crudo, preserved peach, pickled fresno, and puffed rice

Third Course

Braised Pork Cheek, Daysprings Farm Grits, Lady Peas, and Tomato Gravy

Fourth Course

Dulce De Leche and Apple Bread Pudding with Anglaise

TICKETS

PONCE CITY MARKET TO HOST SUNDAY SUPPER SOUTH

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/16/22

Hosted by Renowned, James Beard Award-Winning Chef Anne Quatrano of W.H. Stiles Fish Camp, Bacchanalia, Floataway Cafe & Star Provisions 

Honoring the South’s Harvest from Local Farms, Menu will Feature Dishes from Chefs Across Georgia

After a three-year hiatus, Sunday Supper South, the annual charity dinner held to raise funds for the James Beard Foundation®, will return to Atlanta on Sunday, November 6 at Ponce City Market. Created to embrace the simple cooking philosophy and inspired by the harvest of the South, Sunday Supper South is hosted by Anne Quatrano, beloved Atlanta chef and owner of Bacchanalia, Star Provisions Market & Cafe, W.H. Stiles Fish Camp and Floataway Cafe. Tickets are now available here.

This year, the event will honor the region’s harvest with a vegetable-forward menu featuring dishes from a dozen-and-a-half Georgia chefs who will incorporate produce from local farms like White Oak Pastures, Riverview Farms, Woodland Gardens, Crystal Organic Farm, Sweet Grass Dairy and more. The chef lineup will be announced soon.

The evening will kick off at 5:30pm with a cocktail reception along the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail at The Shed, with drinks from Atlanta’s top beverage industry vets and passed hors d’oeuvres. Following, guests will gather around festive communal tables in Ponce City Market’s third floor Trestle to enjoy a plated dinner highlighting Georgia’s creative talents and artisan producers. The night will end with a dessert station featuring treats from some of Atlanta’s most talented pastry chefs.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the James Beard Foundation®, which celebrates and supports the people behind America’s food culture, while pushing for new standards in the restaurant industry to create a future where all have the opportunity to thrive. Through the mantra of Good Food for Good®, the organization is committed to providing chefs and other leaders in the food community with the support, tools and resources they need to make our food culture more sustainable, equitable and delicious for everyone.

This is the sixth year that Sunday Supper South will take place at Ponce City Market. Atlanta’s historic, mixed-use community hub features a Central Food Hall, serving as home to both established chefs and emerging new talent across the country, as well as fashion and retail shops, residential lofts, offices for innovation and technology companies, and more. Ponce City Market recently broke ground on its next chapter, which is converting underutilized areas to productive economic and community use. Jamestown looks forward to adding more than 700,000 square feet of new live, work and shop space to the property. More details about the next phase is available here. 

URBAN PIE PRESENTS A LIVE PERFORMANCE BY FAITH HARRIS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/16/22

A Soulful Afternoon on the Patio Featuring the Music of Nina Simone, Food, Drinks and More 

Free to Attend on Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.


Music lovers are invited to spend a relaxing fall afternoon on Urban Pie’s expansive patio while enjoying a soulful, live performance by Fath Harris on Sunday October 23, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The acclaimed Jazz and Soul artist who has opened for a range of performers including Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, and The O’Jays, will present the music of Nina Simone alongside musicians Penelope Williams on the keyboard, Derrick James on the saxophone, Emrah Kotan on drums, and Edwin Williams on bass. Serving thin crust pies and great times since 2007, Urban Pie’s full menu featuring sharable plates, signature and build-your-own pizzas, pasta, salads and more will be available. Urban Pie is located in the heart of Kirkwood’s bustling business district at 2012 Hosea L Williams Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30317. For more information, visit www.urbanpieatl.com or call 404-373-2778.

DISTILLERY OF MODERN ART PRESENTS TOP SHELF COMEDY 

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/16/22

New Monthly Stand-Up Comedy Show Serving Up Laughs, Cocktails, Art and More  

Thursday, October 20, 2022 From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.


Enjoy cocktails and comedy at Distillery of Modern Art during Top Shelf Comedy, a new monthly stand-up show featuring the best of Atlanta’s comedians on Thursday, October 20th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. For the premiere event, headliner Nathan Owens, host Amy Brown and comedian Amanda Marks will serve up a healthy serving of nonstop laughs. Seating is first come, first served so guests are encouraged to arrive early to grab a craft cocktail and mingle with fellow comedy lovers before the show begins. Beyond the signature drinks made with Distillery of Modern Art’s in-house spirits, guests can nosh on The Spotted Trotter Charcuterie and explore the current art installation featuring works from local artists Craig Dongoski and Armando Chacon. Tickets for Top Shelf Comedy are available for $15 in advance and $20 at the door for ages 21 and up. For more information visit or to purchase tickets, visit https://distilleryofmodernart.com  or call  404-482-2663. Distillery of Modern Art is located at 2197 Irvindale Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341.

SOUTHERN BELLE CELEBATES CALIFORNIA WINES ON OCTOBER 26

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/16/22

America’s most lauded wine country is about so much more than you know; Napa Cabernet is just the tip of the iceberg.

Join Cate Hatch to discover what exciting developments have been emerging from winemakers in California. Our class will be held in an otherwise closed-to-the-public Southern Belle from 6:30-7:30 PM on Wednesday, October 26.

As always, we will be sampling and discussing six wines, while Chef Joey Ward and the team provide small bites to pair. Exclusive 12-bottle case discounts will be available to all attendees.

Tickets are limited to keep things intimate, so book seats today ($82/per ticket, including service).

STORICO FRESCO PRESENTS “AT THE TABLE OF LA FORTEZZA” DINNER AND BOOK EVENT

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/16/22

Cookbook Author Annette Joseph Joins Storico Fresco Chefs

for Four-Course Meal on Oct. 26 and 27                        

Storico Fresco and cookbook author, stylist, and entertaining expert Annette Joseph invite guests to an “At the Table of La Fortezza” dinner and book event on Oct. 26 and 27. Joseph’s newly released cookbook features recipes from Tuscany’s rugged Lunigiana region where she purchased and renovated a medieval fortress named La Fortezza and sought dishes from the best chefs, home cooks, and purveyors in the area.

The four-course dinner with wine pairings at Storico Fresco—Joseph’s favorite Italian restaurant in Atlanta—features recipes from the book that highlight the slow-food practices from the sustainable region. The cost is $150 per person, which includes the meal with wine pairings, a signed copy of “At the Table of La Fortezza,” tax, and service charge. Reservations can be made via OpenTable; parties of eight or more should email reservations@storicofresco.com for reservations.

DINE WITH ADELE’S TO HELP BREAST CANCER RESEARCH THIS OCTOBER

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/16/22

The neighborhood eatery will release specialty menus whose proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research

EXTENDED UNTIL 10/31!!

On Wednesday, October 5th, Adele’s will launch special menus to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness. Located in the Old Fourth Ward, fundraising menus will be available during dinner and brunch until Wednesday, October 12th (Extended to 10/31). Adele’s is part of Nashville-based group, Red Pebbles Hospitality, who expanded the popular concept to Atlanta earlier this year. This initiative is of special and personal importance to the company as a whole, as too many members of the Red Pebbles team – both in Atlanta and Nashville – have been directly affected by breast cancer.

Hannah Young, executive chef of the Edgewood Avenue eatery, has curated menus that incorporate healthy, cancer-fighting superfoods suggested to patients by doctors to maintain an immune-healthy diet. The intimate dinner menu consists of dishes such as lentils with roasted sweet potatoes, shallots, and spinach, salmon with cauliflower, wilted kale, and housemade pepper relish, and raspberry rose cheesecake with an almond graham cracker crust. Furthermore, Adele’s will reimagine their weekend brunch buffet with pink pastries and cakes, and incorporate additional pink dishes and cocktails. 

“This is an important initiative we have spearheaded in years past with great success,” says Howard Greenstone, CEO of Red Pebbles Hospitality, “As many of our staff have been directly affected by breast cancer, this is a cause that is near and dear to our hearts.”

The Adele’s beverage team has crafted specialty cocktails for the event – the pink gin-based Fight Back cocktail boasts citrus notes with lemon and orange liqueur while the tequila-based Angel Wings cocktail will be slightly sweeter with hints of coconut and pomegranate. For brunch, guests can expect riffs on classic brunch beverages such as the Pink Bellini. 

The Adele’s team will be wearing pink ribbon lapel pins, and the back-of-house staff will wear pink ball caps with the Adele’s logo. Red Pebbles Hospitality will donate a portion of the proceeds from the dinner, brunch, and cocktail menus to breast cancer research.

For additional information, please visit https://www.adelesrestaurant.com/atlanta-happenings/.