GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT AT {THREE} SHEETS’ FIRST EVER HOLIDAY POP-UP

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/23/20

Jingle Bar at {three} sheets to Bring Christmas Cheer to Sandy Springs From Nov. 27 Through New Year’s Eve

Jingle bells, Jingle bells, jingle all the way over to Jingle Bar at {three} sheets! For the first time in the lounge and bar’s history, {three} sheets is transforming into a winter wonderland this holiday season. Beginning Nov. 27, the Sandy Springs lounge will be decked out in Christmas décor, playing all the holiday hits on repeat, and mixing up delicious, themed cocktails in specialty glassware, as well as serving deliciously festive small plates.

“The holidays are our favorite time of the year at {three} sheets and usually booked up with private dining reservations and office parties,” said Co-Owner Jonathan Akly. “Since we weren’t able to host those this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, we decided to create a bit of a holiday party ourselves with Jingle Bar! After a year like this, we could all use some extra holiday spirit, and we are very excited to help spread joy to our community.”

Guests can expect cocktails including Minty Grinch with Remy VSOP, crème de menthe, crème cacao blanc and cream, Elsa’s Hawaiian Vacation with Ketel One, coconut, fresh pineapple and curaçao, Christmas in Mexico with house-made hot chocolate, tequila and Aztec chocolate bitters and their signature drink Jingle Juice with red wine, apple brandy, Christmas spices and angostura bitters. Jingle Bar will also serve up holiday comfort bites such as Glazed Ham Sliders, Cranberry and Brie Tartlets, Christmas Queso, Lamb Lollipops and more.

The safety of all patrons and staff is Jingle Bar’s priority, and COVID-19 protocols will be in place, including operating at less than 50% capacity, spacing tables a minimum of 6 feet apart, and enhanced cleaning and sanitizing. In addition, all employees will always be wearing masks, and patrons will be asked to wear a mask when not seated at their table. Outdoor seating will be limited but available, weather permitting.

Jingle Bar at {three} sheets will be open Nov. 27 through Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday for ages 21 and over only. Reservations are recommended and can be made by contacting the restaurant at 404-303-8423. The full food and drink menu, as well as high-res photography, are available upon request.

BILTONG BAR’S BLITZEN ROOM HOLIDAY POP-UP RETURNS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/18/20

BILTONG BAR’S BLITZEN ROOM HOLIDAY POP-UP RETURNS THIS MONTH, NOW IN THREE LOCATIONS!

The Annual Pop-up Will Be Bigger Than Ever & Feature A Collaboration with Maker’s Mark, Festive Decor, Seasonal Libations & More

Biltong Bar – the acclaimed South African-inspired restaurant and bar specializing in dry-aged beef jerky and craft cocktails – will kick off the holiday season with its signature Blitzen Room. The pop-up will take place at the Ponce City Market and Buckhead Village locations, and near Biltong Bar’s newest location at Avalon in collaboration with Maker’s Mark. Blitzen Room will run from late November through early 2021 and feature swanky, vintage decor, festive seasonal libations and more.

Launching on November 22 and lasting until January 3 as part of Avalon’s Holiday Market, Biltong Bar’s newly opened location in Alpharetta will host Blitzen Room in collaboration with Maker’s Mark. Located inside Avalon’s Holiday Market, the pop-up Blitzen Room bar will feature a menu of seasonal libations made with Maker’s Mark, like Stave Me An Old Fashioned with Maker’s Mark, Calvados, Walnut, Bitters; Comet’s Cider featuring Maker’s Mark, Spiced Cider, Maple, Lemon; and Not Your Grandma’s Eggnog, served frozen and made with Jim Beam Rye, Courvoisier VSOP, Rum, Sherry, Egg, Sugar, Cream, Spice.. The pop-up bar will be separate from Biltong Bar’s location at the property and will include an awkward family photo wall where guests can snap pictures in addition to festive decor. Maker’s Mark will be on-site throughout the season hosting events and activations.

Launching at Buckhead Village on November 24 and at Ponce City Market on November 25, Blitzen Room will also return to Biltong Bar’s intown Atlanta locations this year. Guests can expect to get “Up to Snow Good” with seasonally themed cocktails including Chartreuse Hot Chocolate, green chartreuse, almond, drinking chocolate, white chocolate whipped cream; The Famous Eggnog, brandy, rye, rum, pedro ximenez, milk, eggs, spices; and Elf on the Top Shelf, rye, calvados, oloroso, champagne gum, brown butter. The restaurant’s moody interior will once again transform into a winter wonderland complete with swanky, vintage Christmas decorations, trees with twinkling lights and more.

Originally opened in 2016 at Ponce City Market, later in 2018 at Buckhead Village and most recently at Avalon, Biltong Bar is part of restaurateur Justin Anthony’s South African-inspired hospitality group, True Story Brands. In 2019, Biltong Bar was recognized as one of Thrillist’s “21 Best Cocktail Bars in the Country” for its standout cocktail program.

Biltong Bar values the safety and comfort of all guests and is following safety precautions including socially distanced tables and limited seating capacity, extensive sanitation measures, a mask requirement for guests and staff and more. For more information, visit Biltong Bar’s website: biltong-bar.com.

BUCKHEAD VILLAGE ANNOUNCES 2020 HOLIDAY PLANS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/18/20

BUCKHEAD VILLAGE ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR HOLIDAY SEASON WITH DAZZLING, ILLUMINATED WINDOW DISPLAYS, FESTIVE DECOR, POP-UPS, SLEIGH-IN HOLIDAY MOVIES & WEEKLY SIP & STROLLS

Kicking Off on November 28, the Sip & Stroll Series Will Be Held Every Saturday Through December 19 & Feature an Artist Market, Special Food & Beverage, Live Entertainment, Roaming Performers, Holiday Decor, Photo Opps & More

This holiday season, Buckhead Village will transform into a holiday wonderland, complete with dazzling window displays and festive decor, jolly events and pop-ups, and a series of Sip & Strolls to celebrate the most merry time of year. The Veranda and the property’s iconic streetscapes will be decked out in green and white, and adorned with eucalyptus garland, wreaths, ornaments and colorful string lights. The paseo alongside Dior will be outfitted with lit archways overhead, and throughout Buckhead Village’s common areas, festive flagpole banners, cheery lighted window displays and more will ignite the holiday spirit.

Kicking off on Black Friday weekend (November 28) and held every Saturday through December 19 from noon-6pm, the Sip & Stroll series will welcome guests to enjoy an open-air dining and shopping experience featuring seasonal food and drink specials at Buckhead Village restaurants; discounts from retailers like Bella Cucina, Tod’s, alice + olivia, Warby Parker, Kimberly McDonald and more; live entertainment in The Veranda; family-friendly activities and crafts; and holiday performers and musicians. Patrons will have the opportunity to purchase a custom mug to gain access to exclusive specials and discounts around the property during each Sip & Stroll and to be entered into a raffle. Each weekend will also feature a different complimentary holiday treat cart offering individually wrapped goodies from on-site restaurants and shops, including Georgetown Cupcake, Biltong Bar, Shake Shack and Bella Cucina.

The property will offer ongoing holiday fun with pop-ups and events like:

  • Opening Mon., Nov. 23 – The Blitzen Room: Biltong Bar at Buckhead Village is “Up to Snow Good” as they transform their space into their second annual holiday pop-up: The Blitzen Room. The restaurant will feature swanky, vintage Christmas decor and seasonally themed cocktails from Chartreuse Hot Chocolate to Frozen Egg Nog.

  • Fri., Nov. 27 – Tues., Dec. 1 – Buckhead Art & Co. Artist Market: The Buckhead gallery will host an Artist Market featuring work from 50 artists the weekend following Thanksgiving at 3039 Peachtree Rd. NE. Ten percent of proceeds from the market will be donated to Pediatric Brain Cancer Research through Children’s Hospital of Atlanta. Guests can register for the event here.

  • Fri., Nov. 27 – Thurs., Dec. 24 – The Drawing Room x That’s a Wrap Holiday Gift Wrapping Service: Shoppers can stop by The Drawing Room’s showroom Monday through Friday from 11am to 7pm and from noon-6pm on weekends to have their holiday gifts wrapped by That’s a Wrap! Atlanta. There will be two curated tiers of design, and all services are inclusive of a gift box, tissue paper, ribbon, bow, gift tag and embellishment.

  • Tues., Dec. 1 – Tues., Dec. 24 – Good+ Toy Drive: alice + olivia’s annual Good+Foundation Toy Drive returns for another year! From December 1 through December 24, shoppers will receive a 15% discount when they bring a toy to the Buckhead Village store.

  • Fri., Dec. 11 – Sun., Dec 13 – Sleigh-In Holiday Movies: Presented as part of Miracle on Peachtree with Livable Buckhead and located at 309 Buckhead Avenue NE, the “sleigh-in” movie series invites people of all ages to enjoy holiday classics outdoors this holiday season. Guests can purchase bites and drinks from Biltong Bar, Fado Irish Pub and Taverna through their online ordering platforms, and tickets will be available here. The cost is $25 per car and $35 per car for double showings ($5 discount for Livable Buckhead members and electric vehicles), and there will  be front row seats reserved for those who ride bikes or walk ($10 per person). The schedule includes:

    • Fri., Dec. 11: Elf at 6pm, Die Hard at 8:30pm

    • Sat., Dec. 12: Home Alone at 6pm, A Christmas Story at 8:30pm

    • Sun., Dec. 13: An American Tail at 6pm, Love Actually at 8pm

FOX THEATRE’S MARQUEE CLUB IS NEW MIRACLE ATLANTA BAR LOCATION FOR 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/15/20

Iconic Christmas-Themed Pop-Up Partners for Time Ticketed Experience +
First Public Event at Venue Since March
Tickets on Sale THIS Friday, October 23, 2020 at 10 a.m.

Get excited Atlanta – there is another Miracle location and its right in the heart of the city. Miracle at the Fox Theatre’s Marquee Club presented by Lexus arrives just after Miracle Atlanta recently announced its return for the 2020 holiday season. Apparently, we have all been very good this year! The exciting addition complements the other locations (Miracle at Wonderkid + Miracle on Highland) and two Sippin’ Santa sites (Sippin’ Santa at Bon Ton + Sippin’ Santa at Golden Eagle). The Miracle team, working with the Fox Theatre, is excited to safely offer this one-of-a-kind experience despite COVID-19 (the real grinch of 2020).

“Talk about a Christmas miracle,” said Eric Simpkins, co-founder of Big Citizen along with partner Darren Carr who head up Miracle Atlanta. “The Fox Theatre’s Marquee Club is a dream venue and the perfect location for Miracle to expand with a new type of experience, especially in today’s health climate. This ticketed offering allows us to social distance, limit capacity, create unique holiday moments paired with all the signature Christmas cocktails and cheer while prioritizing the safety of everyone. We’re beyond excited to offer this to Atlanta.”

Staying in true Miracle fashion, Miracle at the Fox Theatre’s Marquee Club presented by Lexus will transport guests right into the center of Christmas. Safe, Santa-approved festivities will take place every Thursday-Sunday night beginning Nov. 20 and running through Jan.1, 2021. For $50 per person, patrons can reserve their own socially-distanced table (for up to 8 guests) and 90-minute experience that includes more holiday décor and Miracle kitsch that one can wrap their head around, multiple photo opportunities (think rooftop selfie station holiday style), live entertainment components (maybe even a Santa sighting), complimentary Christmas snack-mix and cookies at each table, and a signature Miracle Santa cocktail mug. Miracle’s famous, holiday-themed cocktail and food menu will also be available for purchase along with fun, Christmas-themed merchandise in multiple retail nooks. It is a perfect way to get all the perks of a regular Miracle experience kicked up a notch. Think multi-level fun house meets North Pole.

2020 JUST GOT A LITTLE BRIGHTER WITH THE RETURN OF MIRACLE + SIPPIN’ SANTA HOLIDAY POP-UPS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/15/20

COVID-19 Can’t Stop Christmas Cheer + Miracle’s Fifth Year in Atlanta Welcomes New Location.
The pandemic may have canceled lots of events this year, but Christmas won’t be one of them. Miracle, the city’s favorite holiday tradition, is back and ready for its fifth year in Atlanta, with guidelines in place to ensure the safety of everyone partaking in the much-needed upcoming cheer. Due to location size, Miracle on Monroe will not be on Santa’s list this year. However, a new location, Miracle at Wonderkid at Atlanta Dairies, is being added, with Miracle on Highland returning to The Brasserie & Neighborhood Café PARISH. Sippin’ Santa is back at Bon Ton, along with a new location at Golden Eagle.

“What an unimaginably tough year for everyone globally,” said Eric Simpkins, co-founder of Big Citizen along with partner Darren Carr. “We’re hoping we can make a difference in Atlanta and that Miracle will bring Christmas cheer to our community in a time where we need it most. We’re especially excited about the two new locations. We’re making Memorial Drive our very own “Christmas District,” and Miracle at Wonderkid and Sippin’ Santa at Golden Eagle will keep us merry and bright.”

In its fifth season in Atlanta, Miracle returns with all the special holiday cocktails you’ve come to love, holiday décor straight from a Hallmark movie, a staff so happy you’ll wonder if they’ve kept up with the news, and enough holiday cheer to forget 2020 and usher us into 2021. Sippin’ Santa, Miracle’s Christmas-themed Tiki takeover, is also back so more people can safely enjoy Santa beachside. However you prefer your Christmas cheer, Miracle is sure to deliver… and just so you know, wearing a mask ensures you’re on Santa’s good list.

Miracle at Wonderkid, new to the scene, is excited to welcome in a new era of Miracle in Atlanta. Located at Atlanta Dairies, Wonderkid will be decked in holiday gear and ready to serve up Christmas off Memorial. If being inside still isn’t something you want this year, The Yard at Atlanta Dairies will be in on the fun, making Miracle a safe and accessible experience for everyone.

Miracle on Highland is back for its third year at PARISH in Inman Park and ready to serve up cheer with a side of safety. The beautifully decorated spot is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but ready for you throughout the rest of the week.

Bon Ton’s Sippin’ Santa, the all-ages tiki twin to Miracle, returns for its third year at Bon Ton along with a new location at Golden Eagle. The tiki-themed meets Christmas atmosphere is perfect for those who didn’t get to take their beach vacations this year. Bon Ton will keep its regular hours for lunch and dinner but won’t offer its traditional drink menu during Sippin’ Santa. Golden Eagle will be operating inside and outside and serving up the holiday-meets-paradise drink menu Atlantans have come to love.

Further details on all locations, including hours and safety measures in place, will be released soon.

Beverage and cocktail menus will be the same for each location. Signature Miracle Chex mix and cookie plates will be available at each location as well. Food menus will be customized per location and announced mid-November. For more details on how to get into the holiday spirit at these festive joints, head to www.miraclebaratlanta.com.

Miracle is 21 and up (excluding Sippin’ Santa), with no entry fee. There is a 2-hour limit for tables, and due to all the Christmas cheer required to keep Miracle on Monroe and Sippin’ Santa in tip-top shape, a 20% service charge will be added to each check. Hours and days open at each location will be released soon. Locations include Miracle on Highland – The Brasserie and Neighborhood Café at PARISH, 240 North Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; Miracle at Wonderkid – Wonderkid, 777 Memorial Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316; Sippin’ Santa at Bon Ton – Bon Ton, 674 Myrtle St. SE, Atlanta, GA 30318; Sippin’ Santa at Golden Eagle – Golden Eagle, 904 Memorial Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. Please send party inquiries to MiracleBarAtlanta@gmail.com. For updates on Miracle, visit Facebook or www.miraclebaratlanta.com.

THANKSGIVING ROUND-UP 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/14/20

Photo from DBA Barbeque taken by Liz

Buckhead Life Group @ 103 West 

Each meal includes:
•Butternut Squash Soup
white truffle oil
•Whole Roasted Turkey
Carved at Your Convenience
•Family Style Trimmings Include
Berkshire Pork Sausage Cornbread Dressing
Granny Smith Apple Rosemary Dressing
Buttery Potato Purée
Selection of Roasted Organic Fall Vegetables
Sweet Potato Soufflé with Crunchy Candied Pecan Crust
Thin Green Beans, Creamy Mushrooms and Crispy Onions
Fresh Cranberry & Orange Relish
Rich Homemade Turkey Gravy
• “Grande Dessert”
Pumpkin Pie and Georgia Pecan Pie
$75. Per Person. Serving 4, 8, or 12 people.
Sign up for a time on buckheadrestaurants.com or call 404-601-1310. Pick-up location is @103west in Buckhead on Thanksgiving day.

DBA Barbeque

Let DBA do the cooking!

The bird (smoked oven-ready Turkey) by itself will be between 10-14 lbs. It will come with a side of Turkey gravy with 48-hour order notice for $89.

The full Turkey To-Go meal feeds 6 and has the same smoked bird as above (10-14) lbs and includes the following sides to feed 6:
-Smoked (oven ready) Turkey
-Turkey Gravy
-Whipped Potatoes
-Sweet Potato Souffle
-Garlic Green Beans\-Dressing
-Cranberry Relish
-Corn Muffins
48-hour order notice for $235

Wine packages are also available as an add on – can ask about them when calling to place the order.

ALL orders MUST be placed by Monday, November 23, 2020.
ALL orders must be picked up by 7:00pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

To place an order call 404-249-5010.

A Thanksgiving Meal You’ll Want to Gobble Down at TWO: 
Thanksgiving is a time to count blessings, not carbs. Just for Thanksgiving, TWO urban licks will be offering Two-Go options that are two good to pass up. Conveniently located on the Atlanta BeltLine, TWO is offering both a la carte and bundle menus, feeding four to six people. Satisfy the whole family’s tastebuds with everything from savory to sweet. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 18th at noon and are to be picked up by Wednesday, November 25th at Bully Boy. To place an order call 404.522.4622 or email twothanksgiving@ctrxhs.com.
A La Carte Menu:
8-10lb. Half Turkey (Brined and Roasted) with Turkey Gravy – $65
White Cheddar Mac & Cheese – $18
Traditional Stuffing – $15
Green Bean Casserole, French Fried Onions – $16
Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes – $15
Candied Yams – $15
Cranberry Compote – $10
Parker House Rolls – $10/Dozen
Salmon Chips (8-10 Chips Worth) – $26
9’’ Apple Pie – $28
9” Pumpkin pie – $28
Bundle Menu Option:
8-10 lb Half Turkey (Brined & Roasted) with Turkey Gravy
1 of Each Side
Choice of Apple or Pumpkin Pie
$190 – Feeds 4-6 People
$210 – Includes 2 Bottles of Wine (Choice of White, Red, & Sparkling)
Celebrate Thanksgiving All Month Long at Red’s Beer Garden: 
Eat, drink, and be FULL! Throughout November, Red’s Beer Garden is giving Atlantans and foodies alike something to be eternally grateful for, The Thanksgiving Dog! Topped with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, and chives, hungry revelers can indulge in Red’s take on all-things Thanksgiving for $8.50. Enhance this tasty Thanksgiving treat by pairing it with the perfect six-pack of beers, including lagers, pilsners, stouts, Saisons, and more. Red’s is open for take-out and patio dining for optimal ways guests can enjoy The Thanksgiving Dog and full menu. Red’s Beer Garden is nestled between Grant Park and East Atlanta in Benteen Park, 1328 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30315. For more information, visit www.redsbeergarden.com or call 770-637-2299.
Easy, Care-free Thanksgiving with Dantanna’s Fully Prepared To-Go Meal:

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what family and friends will want to feast on. With their new Thanksgiving-To-Go offering, Dantanna’s is ready to the cooking for parties of four.  For $160, diners can indulge in a three-course, chef-driven meal and choose a soup or salad, four sides, a 1/2 breast or 1/2 bird flavored with a choice of sage butter roasted, house rubbed and slow hickory smoked, or flash-fried in zero trans-fat soybean oil, and a dessert. Order online at dantannas.com by November 15th.  Dantanna’s Buckhead is located at the  Shops Around Lenox, 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE #304,  Atlanta, GA 30326.For more information, visit  www.dantannas.com   or  call 404.760.8873.  Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.
Dantanna’s Thanksgiving To-Go Menu 
Soup or Salad
(Choose One)
Caesar Salad
House Salad
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Pumpkin Bisque
Turkey
½ breast or ½ bird
(Choice of: sage butter roasted, house rubbed and slow hickory smoked, or flash fried in zero trans-fat soybean oil)
House-made Cranberry Sauce
Yeast Rolls
Brown Gravy
Sides
(Choose Four)
Dressing
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Brussels Sprouts
Southern Fried Corn
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Dessert
(Choose One)
Chocolate Bourbon Pie
Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding
Eat, Drink, and Give Thanks on Thanksgiving at STK:
Be extra thankful this year with STK Atlanta’s Thanksgiving offerings. Starting Wednesday, November 26 through Saturday, November 29 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., STK’s Thanksgiving menu is something to gobble about. Known for its signature and seasonal offerings, STK will be serving a roasted turkey special with chestnut cornbread stuffing, green beans, sweet potato, Yukon Gold Potatoes, old school gravy and cranberry orange chutney for $49 per person. Children 12 and under can also enjoy a roasted turkey special with all the trimmings for $29. Guests with a sweet tooth can dive into a Traditional Pumpkin Pie served with Bailey’s whipped cream and vanilla ice cream for $12. STK’s full dinner menu featuring Lobster Mac & Cheese, seafood platters, and an array of cooked-to-perfection filets, delectable sides and much more, will also be available. Bring the family or enjoy the options of takeout and delivery. For more information or to make  a reservation ,visit  https://stksteakhouse.com/venues/atlanta or call  404-793-0144.
Get Stuffed This Thanksgiving at Kona Grill: 
Give thanks this Thanksgiving at Kona Grill with special seasonal dining options. Beginning Tuesday, November 25 to Saturday, November 29, holiday diners can enjoy a choice between delicious Thanksgiving dishes including Traditional Roasted Turkey Plate: roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes and cream gravy, brioche stuffing, sautéed green beans, and ginger- yuzu infused cranberry sauce for $24; a Macadamia Nut Turkey Plate:  macadamia nut crusted turkey breast, miso mashed potatoes, shoyu cream sauce, sautéed green beans, and ginger-yuzu infused cranberry sauce for $26; or a Turkey Loco Plate: sautéed turkey patties, a sunny side up egg, cream gravy, whipped sweet potatoes, sautéed green beans, dried cranberry spiced pecans, pumpkin seeds, and and crispy collard greens for $26. Children can enjoy a choice of Thanksgiving trimmings such as the Kids Macadamia Nut or Roasted Turkey plates, served in a bento box with Kona’s signature orange bear, and a children’s beverage for $14. Keep the night sweet with a Macadamia Nut Pie with roasted nuts, coconut flakes, and vanilla ice cream, for just $12. The full Kona grill menu and children’s menu will also be available. Kona is open for dine-in, delivery and curbside pickup.  For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.konagrill.com/alpharetta or call 470-226-1540.

Le Bilboquet will offer a special Thanksgiving menu (here) for in-restaurant dining and to-go, featuring holiday favorites with an elevated twist, including Turkey and Homemade Dressing with pommery mustard and tarragon butternut squash, Tasmanian Trout with potato gnocchi and Pumpkin Cheesecake. The dine-in and to-go prefix will be $75 per adult and $25 per child. All to-go orders must be placed by Thursday, November 19. To make reservations, please call (404) 869-9944.

Hampton + Hudson

299 North Highland Avenue NE

The community bar and grill will open at 6pm on Thanksgiving Day and offer a limited menu until 11pm, featuring burgers, mac & cheese, wings, fries and a Thanksgiving Place Special. For $25, the plate includes sliced turkey with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, a roll and pumpkin pie cheesecake. They’ll also be offering drinks specials and playing the evening’s football games on all TVs.

TO-GO:

Let Hampton + Hudson do the cooking this year! The Inman Park restaurant is now accepting pre-orders for Thanksgiving meals to-go, including sliced turkey with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, rolls and pumpkin pie cheesecake, for $50 for two or $100 for four. A la carte sides of these dishes are also available. Pre-orders can be placed online here through Wednesday, November 18 at 12pm.

Root Baking Co. – Baked goods and breads from Root Baking Co. are available for pre-order online and in person at Root Baking Co. on the second floor at Ponce City Market through Fri., Nov. 20. Pick-up is Tues., Nov. 24 from noon to 2pm.

BOCADO

887 Howell Mill Rd NW

BOCADO is now accepting pre-orders for Thanksgiving take-out! Available for groups of four, six or eight, the complete take-home kit includes 10-ounces of sliced, slow-roasted Leaping Waters Farm Turkey per person, a Sweet Potato Soufflé Pie with pecans and vanilla cream for dessert, plus the following sides. Orders must be placed by Friday, November 20, with pick-up at BOCADO the day before Thanksgiving (Wednesday, November 25). Meals are $85 for four, $115 for six and $145 for eight; add a bottle of prosecco to any order for just $22. Call the restaurant at (404) 815-1399 to order. 

 

  • Roasted Broccoli with garlic, calabrese pepper, tomme fondue
  • Creamy Potato Puree with house gravy
  • Red & Gold Beet Salad with tzatziki, lemon, arugula, pumpkin seeds
  • Wood-Fired Bread with creamy butter

DELBAR: The Inman Park Middle Eastern restaurant is now accepting pre-orders for a holiday special! Offered throughout the new year, this special feeds up to 10 people and includes spiced leg of lamb, fresh taftoon bread, torshi (pickled vegetables), sabzi polo with tahdig, zhough, dill labneh and a sabzi plate with mint, tarragon, feta, radish and walnuts. Each leg of lamb is roasted for four hours and weighs roughly 10 pounds. Orders require 48 hours notice and can be placed over the phone at (404) 500-1444. The special is $230.

The Southern Gentleman is accepting pre-orders for Thanksgiving meals now through November 22 via phone at (404) 939-9845 or email at info@tsg-atl.com. Pickup will be Wednesday, November 25, and entree options serving four-six people include Slow Roasted Turkey Roulade stuffed with brioche and confit turkey dressing & gravy ($99), Apple Cider Brined Roasted Pork Shoulder with spiced apple chutney ($99) and Herb Crusted Apple Wood Smoked Prime Rib with portobello mushroom gravy ($129). Each entree comes with a pumpkin pie. The following sides are also available in quarts for pre-order for $20 each.

  • Braised Green Beans with Dill
  • Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes
  • Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Red Chili
  • Portobello Mushroom Gravy
  • Turkey Gravy
  • Hasselback Butternut Squash with Toasted Almonds
  • Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble & Whipped Marshmallow
  • Honey & Orange Glazed Carrots

LOCAL FAVE VARUNI NAPOLI FEATURED IN UBER EATS AD!

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/9/20

What do Atlanta’s Varuni Napoli, Jonathan Van Ness of “Queer Eye” and Olympic Medalist Simone Biles have in common?  A national ad campaign is what! Uber Eats released their latest series of commercials this month and everyone’s favorite Neapolitan pizza spot is one of the stars. Varuni Napoli has been in the top 5% of Uber Eats deliveries across the U.S. and now they are getting the recognition they deserve in the form of a star-studded ad spot.

Check out the full commercial here.

TASTE OF ATLANTA UNVEILS LIST OF ATLANTA’S MUST EATS MENU 2020 AND BINGO SCHEDULE

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/28/20

Atlanta’s most anticipated 3 day food & beverage festival creates a
2 month experience, October 23 – December 23, that will continue to show commitment to support and celebrate
Atlanta’s restaurant community. 
 
For 18 years, Taste of Atlanta has drawn thousands of restaurant participants and hundreds of thousands of excited, hungry guests to gather together and taste delicious bites, experience stage demonstrations, and enjoy live entertainment. This year, the script has flipped, and the Taste of Atlanta team is unveiling Atlanta’s Must Eat Menu Items 2020 from October 23 through December 23, 2020. Everyone will be directed to order take-out, delivery and dine-in from more than 200 of our city’s beloved restaurants.
 
To encourage spending at local restaurants, Taste of Atlanta will launch Restaurant Bingo inspired by Atlanta Food Bingo.Diners will play by spending $20 minimum at any five (5) participating restaurants on a themed Bingo card to win gift cards and prizes. Receipts will be shown to collect prizes. Restaurants do not have to be “in a row” on the game card–diners simply choose any 5 restaurants they wish to patronize. We encourage everyone to play all Bingo cards.
 
The bingo cards help promote Atlanta-based, nonprofit partners such as: #ATLFamilyMeal, Giving Kitchen, Atlanta Community Food Bank, Second Helpings Atlanta, Global Growers, Atlanta Pride, and Les Dames d’Escoffier. Each organization will be featured on the center square of different Bingo cards.
 
Nine (9) themed Bingo cards will be announced over nine (9) weeks and can be found at Taste of Atlanta as follows:
 
October 23 – November 12
Iconic Dishes, LGBTQ+-Friendly, and New Around Town
 
November 13 – December 4
Black-Owned, ITP, and OTP
 
December 5 – December 23
Women-Owned, International, and Desserts
 
 
Taste of Atlanta Founder Dale DeSena shares, “Once the pandemic put a hold on organized festivals, we’ve thought day and night how we can creatively pivot while supporting chefs and restaurateurs all around town. This new, virtual experience will give the Atlanta community an opportunity to come together, support our restaurant community, and gather around our tables to reconnect.”
 
Traditionally, all restaurants have paid a participation fee to be part of Taste of Atlanta. This year’s event is free of charge to restaurants. All dollars generated by Taste guests go directly to the restaurants themselves.
 
The restaurants were chosen by well-known Atlanta writers, publicists, food bloggers, and influencers who were asked to submit their favorite, “Must Eat Menu Items” in and around town.
 
Check out the Taste Of Atlanta website for “soon to be announced” classes, cooking and mixology demos, and timely “At the Table” conversations with local chefs to learn about a restaurant’s history and hear how their “Must Eat Menu Items” were created. The promotion will help drive food purchases at restaurants by working in tandem with chefs and owners to offer restaurant-created meal kits large enough for two. Meal kit recipe cards will be posted on Taste of Atlanta’s website for those who may want to take the class at a later date.
 
The first 1,000 people to register their email at Taste of Atlanta will receive a $10 DoorDash discount code for their next purchase. Supplies are limited, so sign up early.
 
A special thank you to our sponsors DoorDash, Georgia Peanut Commission, Hope Springs Distillery, Popmenu, and Old Dominick Distillery, who have helped support our pivot and enhance the experience for our guests.
 
About Taste of Atlanta
2020 marks the 19th year of Taste of Atlanta, our city’s largest, most well-known, food and drink festival showcasing the local restaurant scene. Each year attendees can expect three, fun-filled days of bites and beverages from more than 100 of Atlanta’s favorite restaurants, alongside live, on-stage cooking demos from top chefs. The wildly popular Friday Night Kick-off Party features chef hosts, and outstanding food and music. In lieu of our traditional festival, the Taste of Atlanta team will host Atlanta’s Must Eat Menu Items 2020 to show our commitment to supporting and celebrating Atlanta’s restaurant community.
 
ATLANTA TASTEMAKERS
 
 
Adventures in Atlanta
Allison Palestrini
Amanda Guthrie
Andrew Wilson
Atiya Sheffield
Bryan Schroeder
Cadillac Jack
Carly Cooper
Chris Watkins
Dana Dabruzzi
Elizabeth Rawls
Eric Goldstein
Eric Witgen
Get A Bite App
Gretel Young
Ian Bluett
Jennifer Cruce
Joanne Hayes
John Sawyer
Judith Montier
Katie Kelly Bell
Lauren Finney
Lauren Philipson
 
 
Lisa Dollar
Lisa Fey
Liv2Luv2Liv
Liz Lapidus
Lynn Barfield
Marsha Archer
Mary Reynolds
Mary Welch
Meg Reggie
Megan Roth
Michelle Stumpe
Nikka Shae
Rebecca Cha
Sean Palani
Susan Bravman
The Wilbert Group
Tuan Huynh
Valerie Failla
Vikki Locke
Vince Thompson
Wendell Brock
Wendy Bohannon
Yolanda Jones

PRATT PULLMAN DISTRICT PRESENTS IT’S SECOND CHEFS MARKET

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/22/20

Pratt Pullman District

Saturday, October 24 3pm – 9pm

VIP: 3-4pm; Free GA: 4-9pm 

After a successful chefs market in September, the Pratt Pullman District will be holding a second chefs market this Saturday, October 24 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

“The concept behind the market, much like a farmers market, is to create an open air market with rotating vendors selling dishes directly to the consumer,” the market’s website reads.

Vendors are a mix of new and returning restaurants, including The Abby Singer, Bakers Hatt, Three Lolas Bakeshop, Clairmont Cafe, Dona Joche Empanadas, Heaps, Jackalope, Jen Chan’s Supper Club, Kat’s Dumplings, Kamayan ATL, La Bodega, Millas Macarons, Nunu Cakes, Pho Cue, Seoul Chikin, The Real Mexican Vittles, and The Companion.

Attendees can purchase a parking pass ahead of time on the website. Additionally, two VIP Packages are available which include food vouchers to three food vendors, early access, a complimentary cocktail hour, and a tour of the Historic Pullman Yards.

Masks are required during the event.

Post c/o Decaturish.com. Here’s a link to the original article.

SECOND SELF 6TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BRINGS TWO BIG RELEASES

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/22/20

Second Self Beer Company

Thursday, October 29th thru Saturday, October 31st

Join us as we celebrate our 6th year anniversary with two new beers and a beer/candy pairing all week!
Manic Pixie Dream Beer #2 (12% ABV) is an American Barleywine aged in wet high rye bourbon barrels. It follows Second Self’s highly acclaimed Manic Pixie Dream Beer #1 in 2017, but it certainly deserves its own spotlight. With forward oak and spice nose and caramel and vanilla notes deriving from the malt and barrel used to brew it, Manic Pixie Dream Beer #2 is a slow-sipper that opens as it warms up. Hints of sweet, dark cherry lighten the overall body of the beer, creating a slightly boozy finish.
According to the Second Self team, “although it feels like we’re all living in an alternate universe right now, at least we still have good beer.” Malternate Universe (9% ABV) pours a rich amber color with a nice tan head. Sweet aromas of caramel, brown sugar and English toffee give the decadent beer a full mouthfeel with tons of flavor. Tasting notes include fig, raisin and molasses.
Information on the beer release here.