Entries by Liz Attaway

The Barrelhouse Winter Mix and Mingle Recap Plus Our Faves Revealed!

Of the bites we sampled, the fried pickles were the best of the light appetizers. They were thick, with a great crunch from both the pickle and the crisp breading, topped off with a dusting of parmesan. Very good! Plus, we really liked the Brussel Sprouts that were cooked in oil and full of bacon, caramelized onions, with an Asian flair. This was our favorite side! Finally, of the burgers we loved The Barrelhouse Burger with fried egg, onion rings, and the best thing we had all night: bacon jam. The best bacon jam EVER with hints of maple syrup and bacon, together! We’ve been telling people about it all week.

SAMPLES AND SAMPLES COMES TO CITY WINERY ATLANTA 2019

With a love for people and a passion for spirits, acclaimed sommelier Derrick C. Westbrook is descending upon City Winery Atlanta on Friday, January 25, 2019 at 6 p.m. to host his signature nationally recognized event, Samples & Samples. Exploring the relationship between music and wine, Westbrook will take attendees on a sensory journey over the course of a high-energy evening that features seven hand-selected wine pours, antipasti, and incredible music that spans all genres. Dedicated to simplifying the wine discovery process for newcomers and making it accessible through both traditional and experiential learning, tickets for Westbrook’s Samples & Samples event are on sale now for $50 plus applicable fees for ages 21 and up.

2019 BIG GAME BRUNCH

Big Game Brunch will be held on Sunday, February 3rd from 11am-3pm in the event space behind Atlantic Station on the BB&T tennis court lot. You can start your game day with an all-inclusive brunch event with great, unlimited food from Atlanta restaurants & food trucks and enjoy bottomless mimosas, Bloody Marys, beer & wine. There will be a few beers from the cities of the two teams in the “Big Game” taking place later in the day. You can enjoy live music, a DJ, plenty of fun and games! Tickets are all-inclusive and are $55 in advance, $65 after Jan. 24, and $75 day of event.

9TH ANNUAL ATLANTA WINTER BEER FEST

The 9th annual Atlanta Winter Beer Fest will be held on Saturday, February 2nd from 1-5 pm in the event space behind Atlantic Station on the BB&T tennis court lot. We will have over 150 beers as well as a selection of wine and cider to choose from. We will also have a few beers from the cities of the two teams in the “Big Game” taking place the next day. There will be live music, a DJ, plenty of fun and games, and food will be available for purchase. The beer list will be added to the website soon. Tickets include all of your beverages and are $40 in advance, $45 after Jan. 24, and $55 day of.

CITY TAP OPENS WITH A BIG GAME WATCH PARTY

City Tap, the much-anticipated, elevated American gastropub located in Atlanta’s Midtown neighborhood at 848 Peachtree Street NE, will celebrate its grand opening on Sunday, February 3rd. That night, they will host a Super 53 watch party in collaboration with NFL Hall of Fame Players. To mix, mingle and talk football with guests throughout the game, Pro Football Hall of Famers including James Lofton, Andre Reed, Jack Youngblood, and Bobby Bell and NFL Legends including William Henderson will be in attendance. At Midtown’s new premiere game watch location, doors will open for a la carte food and drink at 3pm on Sunday, February 3rd, and the grand opening party will begin at 4:30pm. Guests can reserve tickets by emailing info.atlanta@citytap.com, priced at $150 including an open beer and wine bar, soft drinks, all-you-can-eat game-day favorites like sliders, nachos, crab and corn hushpuppies, wood-fired pizza, and more. During the night, attendees can watch the game, discuss plays, and take photos with Gridiron Legends for a once in a lifetime experience. Complimentary valet will also be available for ticketed guests.

CELEBRATE LIKEWISE’S GRAND OPENING THIS FRIDAY

Likewise, a new in-store eatery and bar inside Citizen Supply at Ponce City Market, will open on January 25th. Housed on the second floor of the Central Food Hall in the center of Citizen Supply’s lively space, the restaurant concept will serve as an approachable and elevated hang-out place, where patrons can dine and drink while perusing the shop’s curated collection of rotating makerspaces. In celebration of Likewise’s opening, the eatery will host a special grand opening party on Friday, January 25th from 7-11 p.m. During the event, guests can enjoy live music from DJ Esme beginning at 8 p.m., dishes and drinks for purchase from Likewise’s newly launched food menu of nostalgic Southern classics, in-store raffles featuring Citizen Supply gift cards and more. Likewise will feature a selection of seasonally driven light bites and shareable plates developed by Chef Jason Jimenez of Kitchen Six and Homespun. The menu will offer approachable, well-executed dishes recalling nostalgic Southern classics, such as Pimento Grilled Cheese, featuring house-made aioli and B&B pickles served on multi-grain bread; Butternut Squash Hummus, made with pomegranate and cilantro gremolata, crudite and pita; spicy chili caramel popcorn and more.

Atlanta Winter Wine Festival 2019

The 3rd annual Atlanta Winter Wine Fest will be held on Saturday, January 19th at City Winery with two sessions: noon to 4 pm and 6 to 10 pm. We will have over 50 wines as well as a selection of beer and cider to choose from. There will be a live band, DJ Q-tip, and food will be available for purchase. The wine list will be added to the website soon. Tickets are $45 in advance until January 10th and then $50 after that, as well as $60 at the door.

Atlanta Braves 2019 Chop Fest

Celebrate your National League East Champion Atlanta Braves when Chop Fest returns on Saturday, January 19th! Spanning across SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta, Chop Fest gets you closer to your team than ever before. Admission is free* and kicks off at 10 a.m. when players will parade through The Battery Atlanta as we open the event with our annual “Chop Rally.” From there, grab a map and enjoy a massive array of festivities and attractions! At Chop Fest, there is something for everyone. Choose from a variety of events including: player autographs, photo opportunities, on-field activities, photos with the 2018 NL East Pennant, family attractions & games, live entertainment, as well as merchandise and memorabilia. *Select attractions and events require separate admission.