A SPANISH VALENTINE’S AT BULLA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/2/20

Thursday, February 13th at 7 pm

Wine and dine with that special someone. Bulla Gastrobar is bringing Spain to your table with this paella and sangría making class for two! This special event hosted by Bulla’s Executive Chef on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 7-9:30 and includes class, dinner, toast and a limited edition Bulla branded apron.

This event will make for a unique experience and a Valentine’s date that you won’t soon forget. Reserve your spot today!
Cost is $200 per couple.
Tickets and more information can be found here.

CITY WINERY ATLANTA’S FEBRUARY EVENTS CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/2/20

CITY WINERY’S OBSERVANCE OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Celebration of Culinary Artisan Events features African-American Chefs and Wineries

 
City Winery celebrates the achievements of the African-American community this February for Black History Month with food and beverage events curated by Beverage Director James Brim. Brim himself is a trailblazer in a growing number of African-American sommeliers and beverage directors in Atlanta.

City Winery’s Celebration of Culinary Artisans ft. Edna Lewis’ “The Taste of Country Cooking” on Saturday, February 15th celebrates the life and achievements of the late Edna Lewis. Edna Lewis was an African-American author and chef, renowned for her traditional Southern cooking that emphasized fresh and locally grown foods. Towards the end of her career, Lewis relocated to Decatur, GA, where she spent the rest of her days. The South’s answer to Julia Child, Edna Lewis has inspired an entire generation of African-American chefs. Her life and impact will be celebrated at City Winery for Black History Month. Chef Vawanda Richardson will prepare an interpretation of the fresh taste of early spring, served family style and paired with wines from African-American producers.
7 p.m. start, 9 p.m. end. Tickets $75 plus applicable fees.

On Saturday, February 29th, City Winery hosts a Celebration of Culinary Artisans: Vertamae Smart Grosvenor “Vibration Cooking, or Tales of a Geechee Girl”. Vertamae Smart Grosvenor was a world-renowned author, performer, and chef. Born in South Carolina in 1937, Vertamae was strongly influenced by her Gullah Geechee community. Having befriended some of the most influential artists, writers, actors, and musicians of the twentieth century, Vertamae held a treasure trove of stories about her experiences  with people like novelist and poet Maya Angelou, and jazz musician Hugh Masekala. The dinner will be with wines from African-American producers paired with the dinner.
7 p.m. start, 10 p.m. end. Tickets $75 plus applicable fees.

Tickets are available online at citywinery.com/atlanta or by calling 404-946-3791.

AIX JORDAN WINERY TASTING DINNER 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/30/20

AIX

Wednesday, February 5 at 6:30pm

Join us on Wednesday, February 5 at 6:30 p.m. for a four-course tasting menu paired with select wines from the Jordan Collection. With a focus on Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and hospitality, Jordan Winery creates high-quality wine and memorable experiences. John Jordan’s guiding philosophy is that every vintage, every meal, and every tasting should be better than the last, and we invite you to join us for an exciting evening celebrating that tradition. Tickets for the tasting dinner are available for $90 per person, tax and gratuity not included. To reserve your spot, please call 770.838.3501 or email matt@aixatl.com. To view the menu for the evening, please visit aixatl.com.

RIVER STREET SWEETS ATLANTA GRAND OPENING SET FOR FRIDAY, FEB 7!

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/26/19

River Street Sweets • Savannah’s Candy Kitchen opens at The Battery Atlanta

River Street Sweets • Savannah’s Candy Kitchen invites the metro-Atlanta community to its grand opening on Friday, Feb. 7 with a ribbon cutting, giveaways and free samples beginning at 3 p.m.  The famed Southern candy franchise continues to expand its presence in the Atlanta area by welcoming its newest franchisees, Doug Hicks, of Milton, Georgia and Jamie Wright, of East Cobb, to the candy family.

“We looked at several potential locations in Atlanta and it was obvious that none compared to The Battery Atlanta,” said Doug Hicks. “The product, the location and the people on the team are a perfect fit for us.”

Friends and associates, as well as members of the Cobb Chamber and the Strickland family, will be in attendance at the grand opening to officially welcome River Street Sweets • Savannah’s Candy Kitchen to the destination. A portion of the proceeds from all Chocolate Loggerhead® sales on opening day will be donated to the Caretta Research Project, a charity partner of River Street Sweets • Savannah’s Candy Kitchen.

River Street Sweets • Savannah’s Candy Kitchen will be located at 455 Legends Place at The Battery Atlanta and will feature Southern confections that guests have come to know and love since the flagship store opened in 1973. Popular confections include World Famous Pralines®, handmade Chocolate Loggerhead® and homemade ice cream and gelato, to name a few.

“We’ve seen time and again that our Southern confections, family friendly atmosphere and old-fashioned approach to candy making appeals to people nationwide,” said Jennifer Strickland, co-founder and co-CEO of River Street Sweets • Savannah’s Candy Kitchen. “We’re confident that The Battery Atlanta’s visitors will fall in love with our historic brand and are excited that Jamie and Doug are the ones to bring it to the area.”

WILD HEAVEN AVONDALE GALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/23/19

Wild Heaven Avondale

Saturday, February 15th at 10:30 am

Our 5th annual Galentine’s Day party at Wild Heaven Beer (Avondale) is Saturday, February 15 from 10:30am-1pm – a half hour longer this year! Your $39 advance ticket ($45 at the door), gets you a roomful of great women to celebrate with, three full pours of delicious Wild Heaven Beer (including Emergency Drinking Beer Mimosas!), brunch from the famed Waffle House food truck, craft supplies, a commemorative stemmed glass (new this year!) plus a flower crown building station to get you ready to show off for the day. Space is limited, get your tickets today! More about the brewery here.

2ND ANNUAL URBANTREE HARD CIDER AND DOUGHNUT DOLLIES PAIRING EVENT

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/21/19

UrbanTree Cidery

Saturday, February 8th and Sunday, February 9th

It’s BACK! Doughnut Dollies returns to UrbanTree Cidery on February 8 and 9 for a collaborative doughnut + cider pairing event! From 12:30-6:30 pm each day, guests can enjoy a flight of four gourmet Doughnut Dollies doughnuts (Blueberry Hibiscus, Almond Rose, Peach Cobbler and Rum Caramel Apple) with the purchase of a cider flight. The specially-paired flight ($18) will feature SoGa Blue, Rosè, Peach Gobbler and Rum Barrel-Aged ciders.

More information on their Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1560431340762363/

THE WHITE BULL CELEBRATES VALENTINE’S DAY 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/21/19

Join The White Bull on Valentine’s Day 2020: Friday, February 14th for their exclusive 4-course menu and wine pairing. The meal is $85 per person* and wine pairing is $55 per person.

Here’s the details below!

VALENTINE’S DAY FOUR COURSE MENU
Add black truffle to any dish – just $20!
CANAPE
biscuit, chive, bacon jam, chevre
or
sunflower, butternut squash, olive oil
FIRST
beet, apple mustard, hibiscus, pumpernickel, crème fraiche
or
persimmon, black pepper, sorrel, lime, absinthe
or
scallop mousseline, pork belly, cabbage, sunchoke, chive
or
foie fras two ways, sourdough, tahini, sorghum, apple
($20 supplement)
SECOND
ricotta gnudi, turmeric, Tuscan kale, lemongrass, almond
or
lumache, short rib, black truffle, bottarga, parmesan
or
bucatini, beet, chicken liver, bacon, garlic, chili
THIRD
ribeye, black garlic, balsamic, sweet potato, fennel jus
or
striped bass, beluga lentil, pinenut, green tahina, hakurei turnip
or
duck, bok choy, oatmeal, green tea, ginger, apricot jus
or
winter vegetable terrine, cashew, sambal, coconut curry
FOURTH
caramel tarte, chocolate glacage, sour cherry
or
pistachio financier, lemon, ginger buttercream
or
roobius vanilla tea sorbet
***
The White Bull
123 E. Court Square
Decatur, GA 30030
Guests may call for reservations
404.600.5649 or book on open table. Website: https://whitebullatl.com/

UNCORKED ATLANTA WINE FESTIVAL WINTER 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/14/19

Saturday, February 22nd at Noon

The Fairmont

Join us on Saturday, February 22nd for the next edition of Uncorked Atlanta Wine Festival at The Fairmont, in West Midtown.
From 12:00pm – 4:00pm enjoy complimentary wine and craft beer tastings (over 50 varieties), music performances, and fun wine-themed activations. Tickets can be purchased here.

Tickets Include:
Souvenir Uncorked Atlanta Tasting Glass
Complimentary Wine and Craft Beer Tastings (50+ varieties)
DJ and Music
Food Available for Purchase

Pricing Information:
SUPER EARLY: $25 – First 300 Tickets
Regular ticket prices increase from $30 – $54 in advance and $60 at the door (if available)

SWEET AUBURN BBQ’S CHINESE NEW YEAR PARTY 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/7/19

Tuesday, January 28th

Sweet Auburn BBQ

6 pm 

Head to Sweet Auburn BBQ on January 28 for their annual Chinese New Year celebration. Inspired by the Malaysian-Chinese roots of owners and siblings Howard and Anita Hsu, they’re offering a specially curated a la carte menu and cocktails to celebrate the occasion. The event will start at 6pm, and traditional lion dancers will perform for guests at 7pm and 8pm. This event is free, just stop on by!

ATLANTA WINTER BEER FESTIVAL 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/5/19

Celebrating 10 years! 

Atlantic Station

Saturday, February 1st at 1 pm

The 10th annual Atlanta Winter Beer Fest will be held on Saturday, February 1st from 1-5pm in the event space behind Atlantic Station. We will have over 150 beers as well as a selection of wine and cider to choose from. Additionally, Winter X, a special 10 year anniversary beer will be brewed for the occasion by New Realm Brewing. There will be live music by a local cover band as well as DJ Qtip, a heated tent (if necessary!) and food will be available for purchase. The beer list will be added to the website leading up to the event. Tickets include entry, entertainment, a souvenir cup and all of your beverages. The cost is $40 in advance, $45 after January 23rd, and $55 day of the event. More information: https://atlantawinterbeerfest.com/

Tickets are now on sale​ here.