Entries by Liz Attaway

ACWORTH BEER FESTIVAL: PORTER SEASON

In quaint city in far North Atlanta is a cute downtown full of locally owned bars, restaurants, shops, and many things to do. The city of Acworth is beautiful and a great place to hold a beer fest! You get all the small city charm and all the fun of a beer fest in one place! We hadn’t been to the Acworth Beer Festival before and had a blast, as well as enjoyed the beautiful November weather and all the porter/stout we could drink. That being said…

RATION & DRAM THREE TAVERNS BEER LUNCH

On Saturday, December 5th, Ration & Dram will be hosting a beer lunch with Three Taverns Brewery in Decatur, GA. Guests will start with a tour of the brewery at 11am, then head to Ration & Dram for BBQ and beers at noon. The menu will include pulled pork (with a sweet tea & juniper brine), brisket (with a cocoa & coffee rub), and smoked chicken. Each course will be paired with sides and beer from Three Taverns. $50.

THE COCKENTRICE PRESENTS: SATURDAY IN SPAIN

Executive Chef Kevin Ouzts and his culinary team at The Cockentrice have joined together with cheese expert Hannah Thompson for an afternoon of Spanish wine tastings, tapas-style bites, cheese pairings, and more on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 3 to 5 p.m. Featuring six wines from Spain by B&L Brands, The Cockentrice invites attendees to enjoy an array of Spanish wines paired and mouthwatering bites for just $45 a person, plus tax and gratuity.

Three Taverns Holiday Extravaganza: Feest Noel Bottle Release

On Sunday, November 29th Three Taverns is hosting their Bourbon Barrel Feest Noel Bottle Release & Holiday Jazz Extravaganza. Their Freshtix’s site says “Mark your calendars for a very special Three Taverns Holiday Extravaganza on Sunday, Nov 29th, 2-6pm, for the very limited bottle release of Bourbon Barrel Aged Feest Noel. This is a ticketed event that will include 2 complimentary bottles of BBA Feest Noel, special tour of the brewery with tastings of up to 36oz. of beer, including BBA Feest Noel, and live music from Atlanta’s favorite jazzman, Joe Gransden and his quintet.Decorated beautifully for the festive Christmas season as only The Parlour can be, and with the live sounds of holiday jazz from Joe, once again voted in Creaitve Loafing as the 2015 Best Local Jazz Act, this is a holiday party not to be missed.” Tickets are $40 and are limited.