Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/21/18

Produced by Gourmet Foods International to Help Educate Atlanta’s Cheese Lovers

 

ATLANTA: Tickets for The Cheese Fest 2018 are officially on sale! The farmer’s market-style festival is in its sixth year. The annual event brings together small food producers from around the globe along with South-east consumers at one venue—Historic Fourth Ward Park. Atlanta was recently named one of the South’s best food cities by Southern Living, propelling culinary interest in our charming city. The Cheese Fest now attracts close to 3,000 attendees. The tremendous growth of the event has sparked the festival team to craft several new experiences and a larger-sized festival, overall. Annual nonprofit recipient, Giving Kitchen, will receive a portion of all proceeds from the event. Giving Kitchen is a nonprofit providing emergency assistance to restaurant workers through financial assistance and a network of community resources throughout 47 counties in Georgia.

 

The Cheese Fest will take place at Historic Fourth Ward Park, Friday, September 28, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tickets are available at The Cheese Fest – $35 for general admission. A $65 VIP ticket includes admission to The Cheese Fest plus a waterfront pairing of your choice of wine, beer, or Champagne. Cash bars will be available throughout the festival to sell beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. ATMs will also be on-site. General admission ticket includes entry into The Cheese Fest Atlanta, access to the Meltdown competition, and samplings from cheese producers from around the world. The first 500 attendees receive a special giveaway upon entering the festival.

 

As of June 25, festival experiences include; unlimited tastings from 100+ artisan cheese and specialty food vendors; marketplace goods available for purchase; waterfront seating for cheese pairing classes such as beer, wine and sparkling beverages; A Pig and A Pint, pairing charcuterie from Spotted Trotter with various beers; Olives Galore!, an educational class hosted by Divina, detailing the history, fermentation process and providing samples of numerous olives; the highly anticipated Meltdown competition, featuring popular, Atlanta chefs grilling it out for People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice awards; Cheesemaker Unplugged/Uncensored: Meet the Maker featuring the 2018 winner from American Cheese Society (ACS) Conference; and live music by singer-songwriter, Rachel Baiman.

 

About The Cheese Fest: Good food. Local. Community.

Gourmet Foods International Gourmet Food International began as a small Atlanta area cheese shop in 1967. Since then, we have grown into one of the leading specialty food suppliers in the nation. Our mission is to provide our customers with the freshest and finest specialty food products in perfect condition. We take special interest in small producers and work directly with them to offer hand-crafted, healthy, and environmentally conscientious products.

 

The Cheese Fest was produced as a way for GFI to bring together artisan cheesemakers and specialty producers from around the globe to meet with the consumer to provide cheese education in the form of pure enjoyment. The Cheese Fest is in its 6th year and is a community farmer’s market-style festival, with focus on artisan cheese, small cheese producers, and specialty foods that come from cows, goats, small farms and organic origins.

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/15/18

From Inman Park to Piedmont Park, the East Side Trail on the Atlanta BeltLine connects some of the best restaurants and bars in town! Join us on Saturday, August 11th to try them all! The pub crawl will begin at 12:00 PM and will end at 4:00 PM.

Tickets include up to (5) complimentary beverages along the BeltLine along with awesome food and drink specials at each participating location. Get your crew together and join us for Pub Crawl on the BeltLine | Summer Edition!

Previous Partner Bars Include: Apres Diem | Bread & Butterfly | Char Korean Bar | City Winery | The Deep End | FROGS | Hampton + Hudson | The Mercury | Mellow Mushroom | The Model T | Olive Bistro | Park Tavern | Pure Taqueria | Tacos & Tequilas

CHECK-IN LOCATIONS: (exact locations TBA)

• INMAN PARK: will be located in Inman Park, near N Highland Ave.
• PONCE: will be located near Ponce City Market
• MIDTOWN: will be located near the Midtown Promenade shopping center

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/5/18

Atlanta’s Only Urban Winery to Donate 10% of Proceeds Every Tuesday in July to the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership  

 

Beginning July 3, 2018 

Atlanta, Georgia – Conveniently located in the Old Fourth Ward in Ponce City Market, City Winery has joined forces with the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and will be donating 10% of proceeds from the Barrel Room Restaurant and Wine Bar every Tuesday during lunch and dinner service through July to the dynamic organization’s ongoing program, Bites on the BeltLine.

An ongoing initiative tapping popular local restaurants on the BeltLine, guests are invited to enjoy an impressive wine selection made in-house by Atlanta’s only winemaker, Travis Green, cocktails, and globally-influenced and locally sourced cuisine created by Executive Chef Nicholas Anderson every Tuesday at City Winery for a great cause.  After guests wine and dine, 10% of proceeds from the restaurant will be donated to helping fund Atlanta BeltLine’s Partnership’s efforts to build support for the Atlanta BeltLine, the most comprehensive revitalization effort ever undertaken in the City of Atlanta, connecting 45 neighborhoods directly to each other.  Founded in 2005, the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership is the nonprofit organization that supports the Atlanta BeltLine through fundraising, programming and advocacy, and works with communities, organizations and businesses.

City Winery Atlanta is located on the Atlanta BeltLine at Ponce City Market, 650 North Ave NE, Suite #201, Atlanta, GA 30308.  Stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/citywineryatl and on Instagram, and Twitter @CityWineryATL.  For more information, call (404) 946-3791, or visit citywinery.com/atlanta.

For more information about the Atlanta BeltLine or Bites on the BeltLine, please visit www.BeltLine.org.

About the Atlanta BeltLine and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership:  
The Atlanta BeltLine is the most ambitious transportation and economic development effort ever undertaken in the City of Atlanta and among the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment programs in the United States. It is a catalytic redevelopment project that will provide a network of public parks, multi-use trails, jobs and transit along a former 22-mile railroad corridor circling downtown and connecting many neighborhoods directly to each other. For more information on the Atlanta BeltLine, please visit www.BeltLine.org.

The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership enables the project by raising private and philanthropic funds, engages the public through programming and events, and empowers Atlanta BeltLine residents via partnerships in health, housing and economic opportunity. For more information on the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, please visit www.BeltLine.org.

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/25/18

Featuring a Wine Tastings, Special Menus, Nightly Live Music, 

Giveaways, Guest Bartenders and Chefs, and Much More

 

Atlanta, Georgia – Located in Historic Roswell, PASTIS, a beloved neighborhood restaurant, bar and private event space, is celebrating 20 years of success with a week of nonstop fun, events, and surprises.  Owned by Carla Dent, the iconic restaurant is located on bustling Canton Street and is known for its casual French bistro fare, live music offerings, commitment to the community and love for its patrons and staff.  Kicking off Monday, June 25th and ending on Sunday, July 1st, PASTIS is hosting an array of activities including nightly live music, tastings, giveaways, food and drink specials, guest appearances, charity givebacks, and much more.  On Monday, June 25^th at 12 p.m. PASTIS will also have a ribbon cutting ceremony with Roswell Mayor Lori Henry, Chief of Police Rusty Grant, and Fire Chief Ricky Burnette. All are invited to attend this momentous occasion and take part in the 7 days of 20th-anniversary happenings.  Free parking in the PASTIS lot will be available throughout the festivities.

 

20^th Anniversary Happenings Calendar: 

*Events subject to change. 

 

Monday, June 25th – Join Roswell Mayor Lori Henry, Chief of Police Rusty Grant, Fire Chief Ricky Burnette, and PASTIS owner Carla Dent at 12 p.m. for a ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating 20 of years of success.  Before dinner, Fortec 4X4 of Roswell, an industry leader for Jeep modification and customization, will also be on hand for a Jeep demonstration and patrons can enjoy French Margaritas and SweetWater brews for just $4.  With the purchase of Stella Artois on draft for $4, imbibers will receive a free chalice.

 

Tuesday, June 26th – Wine not celebrate the 20^th anniversary?  Not only will there be $9 bottomless glasses of William Hill Estate Winery Cabernet and Chardonnay wines with the purchase of an appetizer or entrée of equal lesser value, but beginning at 5:30 p.m., representatives from E. & J. Gallo Winery will be on hand to talk about wine trends with guests in addition to providing complimentary samples.  Musicians Nathan & Jason will perform from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

 

Wednesday, June 27th – Diners are invited to enjoy $4 New Amsterdam Vodka Mules (Regular/Citron/Pineapple/Orange) throughout the day and in the evening there will be live music beginning at 6 p.m. from multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Tim Ussery, giveaways and more.

 

Thursday, June 28th – Executive Chef Paul Williams of River Crest Country Club, the very first chef of PASTIS, will be kicking off his four-day guest appearance during a special Customer Appreciation night.  While he’s set to dazzle patrons for lunch and dinner during his visit, he will be serving dishes from the restaurant’s debut menu with original prices from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  Live music with longtime singer and guitarist Steve Ward will take place from 6 to 9 p.m.  20% of proceeds will be donated to The Giving Kitchen.

 

Friday, June 29th – As a special thank you to the City of Roswell for its ongoing support, area residents and businesses are invited to join PASTIS for lunch between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and receive 25% off their meal by showing a business card or license with a Roswell zip code. PASTIS Favorite Guest Bartender Dr. Ron Redman will make an appearance behind the bar at 7 p.m. and Guest Chef Paul Williams will serve hungry patrons an array of culinary favorites from the past 20 years during lunch and dinner, while local musician Justin Borgman will entertain with another soul stirring performance beginning at 6 p.m. All day long, wine lovers can buy one glass of Frei Brothers Wine and receive the second glass for free.

 

Saturday, June 30th –  In honor of the 20^th anniversary, revelers are invited to begin their evening during the Happiest of Hours boasting cocktail samplings, passed appetizers and more from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Additionally, as PASTIS looks forward to the next 20 years, Guest Chef Paul Williams will reveal the new menu for diners to explore. Photographers will be on hand taking pictures and guests can enjoy live music by popular singer/songwriter Evan Koteles, giveaways and later the Atlanta Soul Band performs from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m.

 

Sunday, July 1^st – What better way to end a week of 20^th anniversary events (and the weekend) than with a Bloody Mary and Champagne Brunch? From 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., guests can nosh on mouthwatering brunch and lunch offerings while sipping on $12 endless mimosas or getting creative at the build-your-own Bloody Mary bar. Either after or before Brunch take a stroll to the local Ann Jackson or Vinings Gallery where you can enjoy a complimentary glass of PASTIS Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or Merlot.  During the evening, diners can sink their teeth into the preview of items on the new dinner menu starting at 5:30 p.m. and take in a live jazz performance from Jabari Grover Trio from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

 

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/11/18

All-Day Extravaganza Featuring Diesel Hall of Shame Guest Bartenders, DJ, Food and Drink Specials, Patio Drinking Games and More! 

Festivities Begin on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 12 p.m.

 

Atlanta, Georgia – Celebrating 10 years of success, the crew at Diesel Filling Station will be hosting an all-day extravaganza featuring frosty brews, delicious eats, drink specials, music and more on Saturday, June 16, 2018.  The shenanigans kick off at noon and guests are invited to take advantage of $10 beer and shot specials – Jameson or Fireball shots paired with a choice of Monday Night Brewing draft beer, $10 PBR pitchers, and a $10 make-your-own Bloody Mary bar, which will be a weekly fixture every Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the coveted dive bar. The veritable Who’s Who of Diesel bartenders throughout its 10 year history will be on hand beginning at noon and rotating every hour, slinging drinks and trading barbs with regulars and guests alike as they donate their tips to The Giving Kitchen.

 

Knowing that man (and woman) cannot live off of booze alone, food specials will be offered throughout the day by pop-up kitchen partner Heady Pies that will be creating a specialty $10 pizza just for the anniversary, The Death Pie, an ode to the Death Muffin with a fresh butter base, chopped bacon, sage sausage, a cheddar and mozzarella blend, fried eggs, maple syrup swirl and an optional blackberry drizzle. For burger fans, The Diesel Burger, a beef patty with bacon, an onion ring, cheddar and BBQ on challah bun will also be available. Additionally, Heady Pies will be helping to launch Diesel’s new brunch menu featuring The Hangover breakfast pizza, The Eleven, French toast style Eggo waffles and fried chicken, Skip’s Scramble egg dish and Post-Coital Carbonara spaghetti with guanciale, parmesan and a cream sauce. Heady Pies is also fueling the Diesel Bloody Mary bar, which pops up during brunch and will feature: cheese pizza, Slim Jim’s, dill pickles, gherkin pickles, pepperoni, prosciutto, horseradish, heirloom cherry tomatoes, au jus, XXX hot sauce and pickled asparagus.

 

As the day turns into night DJ Sleepy Demon will provide the soundtrack for the anniversary festivities from 5 p.m. until midnight while guests play drinking games on the patio, including: cornhole, beer pong and giant Jenga. Guests looking to remember the auspicious occasion can purchase Diesel 10th Anniversary shirts, trucker hats and coozies for… you guessed it, $10.  For more information visit www.dieselatlanta.com.