SERPAS TRUE FOOD TURNS 10!

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/27/19

Serpas True Food

Sunday, February 10th

A classic Old Fourth Ward establishment, Serpas True Food invites you to their 10-Year Anniversary celebration on Sunday, February 10th from 5 pm to 8 pm. Executive Chef and Owner, Scott Serpas opened the doors of his first restaurant a decade ago on Auburn Avenue long before Krog Street Market and the BeltLine were hopping! Chef and his family invites guests to join them in their celebration with a portion of the ticket proceeds benefiting Giving Kitchen. For $65 diners will enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres, as well as food stations that include signature favorites like New Orleans Style Gumbo, flash fried oysters, eggplant hush puppies, and beignets, beer and wine is also included. Serpas signature cocktails are available for purchase. Link to ticket and more information here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4065122

MAJIC’S BIG GAME WATCH PARTY AT CITY WINERY 2019

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/27/19

City Winery and WAMJ Majic 107.5 Present Majic’s Big Game Watch Party

City Winery

Sunday, February 3rd

City Winery, a restaurant, urban winery, private event space and intimate music venue, is celebrating the Big Game with the ultimate viewing party presented by MAJIC 107.5. Grab a seat before kickoff and enjoy MAJIC’s Big Game Watch Party that will have a live DJ spinning prior to the game and between 1st and 3rd quarters, giveaways, food and cocktail specials and more. For $25, partygoers can also enjoy an all you can eat buffet featuring fan favorites including boneless and bone-in wings; hot dogs with all the fixings; chips and dips; chili with all the fixings, tater tots; black beans and yellow rice; brownies; cookies; and more. Imbibers can also take advantage of $5 Barcardi Rum punch, Cazadores margaritas, $12 PBR buckets and $3 Down Home Brewing cold brews. While rubbing shoulders with the crew from MAJIC 107.5, football fans will also have the chance to win up to $1500 in cash and prizes. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. There is no cost for entry, but guests will need to register at: https://majicatl.com/2299566/majics-big-game-watch-party-sign-up-now/#//. The first 20 people to register will receive a 50% discount off of food.

URBANTREE CIDERY’S CIDER AND DOUGHNUTS PAIRING 2019

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/27/19

Urban Tree Cidery

Saturday, February 9th and Sunday, February 10th

In anticipation of Doughnut Dollies’ upcoming West Midtown bakery opening, and just in time for Valentine’s and Galentine’s festivities, UrbanTree and Doughnut Dollies are teaming up to launch a one-day-only pop-up! On Feb. 9 and Feb. 10, Doughnut Dollies will offer a complimentary mini doughnut “flight” with the purchase of UrbanTree Cidery’s custom Doughnut Dollies cider flight – two flights for the price of one.

Doughnut Dollies will also be offering a complimentary doughnut with the purchase of UrbanTree’s new Hot Buttered R&B cocktail. More information here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2308471689165277/

SAMPLES AND SAMPLES COMES TO CITY WINERY ATLANTA 2019

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/22/19

HEAD TO CITY WINERY ATLANTA FOR ‘SAMPLES & SAMPLES’ FEATURING ACCLAIMED SOMMELIER DERRICK C. WESTBROOK

One of America’s Top Tastemakers Will Lead Guests on a Sensory Journey During a Special Wine and Music Pairing Event

Friday, January 25, 2019 at 6 p.m.

Atlanta, Georgia – 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. Tickets here: https://citywinery.com/atlanta/samples-samples-1-25-19.html

2019 BIG GAME BRUNCH

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

Atlantic Station

Sunday, February 3rd

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. More details and the link to tickets can be found at our event website: https://www.atlantawinefestivals.com/big-game-brunch/

9TH ANNUAL ATLANTA WINTER BEER FEST

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

Atlantic Station

Saturday, February 2nd

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. More details and the link to tickets can be found at our event website: https://atlantawinterbeerfest.com/

CITY TAP OPENS WITH A BIG GAME WATCH PARTY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/20/19

Grand Opening Event Held in Collaboration with NFL Hall of Fame Players

Elevated Gastropub to Offer Elevated Beer Program & Craveworthy American Fare

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.

When City Tap opens next month, Executive Chef Greg Gettles will oversee the kitchen and serve a food menu of inventive and craveworthy dishes such as Elote “Street Corn” Dip with jalapeño, chili powder, cotija, cilantro, and chips; Ten-Spice Wings with blue cheese ranch and crisp vegetables; and Honey & Goat Cheese Wood-Fired Pizza with sliced red onion, pistachio pesto, rosemary, and truffle honey. Those dishes pair with City Tap’s extensive beer list, featuring many picks from local breweries like Monday Night Brewing, Orpheus Brewing, Wild Heaven Beer, SweetWater Brewery, and New Realm Brewing, alongside international offerings.

City Tap’s location in Midtown includes 10,000 square feet of restaurant space with a covered patio, an expansive mezzanine with a full bar and two private dining spaces, and first-floor dining with seating for over 100. The design draws inspiration from City Tap’s signature aesthetic, with a mix of rustic and industrial elements including iron framework, reclaimed wood, and copper and stone bars. Alongside the front of the restaurant is a brick patio featuring a firepit and lounge-style seating, and around the corner, a double-sided bar opens to the interior on one side and onto a long patio for al fresco dining.

CELEBRATE LIKEWISE’S GRAND OPENING THIS FRIDAY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/20/19

Featuring Light Bites & Craft Cocktails Served Alongside the Shop’s Collection of Curated Makerspaces

Food & Drink Menus from Chef Jason Jimenez & Beverage Director Ben Richardson

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.

“We’re looking forward to adding a new element to the Citizen Supply space where guests can experience this unique environment and hang out over great food and drinks,” says Jimenez. “Citizen Supply is already known for curating great local and global brands, and we’re excited to further this through our intentionally sourced menu.”

An impressive beverage program of classic and creative craft cocktails from Beverage Director Ben Richardson will round out the menu with signature drinks like Cats and Dogs, a fizzy libation of vodka, aperitivo, grapefruit and soda; Eastwood, which includes bourbon, vermouth, sherry and amaro and Mojo, an aged rum cocktail with sparkling brachetto, fresh lime and mint.

Designed by Grace-Made’s Savannah Metcalf, the intimate in-store space offers a plush, 25-seat communal lounge area to accompany the eatery’s expansive open bar, which accommodates up to 20 additional guests.

Headed up by Atlanta-based creative entrepreneur Phil Sanders, Citizen Supply is a reimagined take on a curated and artisan marketplace that first opened at the mixed-use community hub in November 2015. Beloved for its rotating collection of makerspaces, the store bridges the gap between artists, small brands, makers and consumers by redefining traditional retail and providing their community, friends and customers with a unique shopping experience.

Ribbon Cutting and Party Cap Off Fudo’s Grand Opening Celebration!

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

Monday, January 7, 2019, imbibers and diners alike celebrated the grand opening of Fúdo in the heart of downtown Chamblee during a high-energy party and ribbon cutting ceremony with Chamblee’s Mayor Eric Clarkson, Chief of Police Kerry Thompson, City Council members and owners John and Grace Lee. While mixing and mingling and checking out the new dining destination, revelers enjoyed an array of complimentary wine, craft beer and sake tastings along with a diverse sampling of chef special sushi and small plate offerings. Of the sushi rolls that we sampled, the two that stood out were the Hunger Games roll that included some fried asparagus that gave it a crunch, as well as a spicy mayonnaise and sriracha. On top of that, there was the Mega Tuna Roll that was a ton of tuna, crunch, and slight spice. Both were really good!

Rooted in the community, Fúdo offers exceptional sushi and authentic Japanese sharable plate selections featuring the highest quality and freshest ingredients. From the restauranteurs behind Ichiban Steak and Sushi, the new wallet-friendly locale boasts a modern industrial yet warm atmosphere with an expansive, interactive sushi bar; a back-lit bar serving creative cocktails, craft beer, wine and sake; ample seating; and a pet-friendly, outdoor patio with retractable windows. Fúdo is located in Perimeter Crossing at 5070 Peachtree Blvd Suite A100 Chamblee, GA 30341 and is open from Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. for dinner, and on Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and from 3p.m. to 12 p.m. to dinner, on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m., and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.fudoatl.com.

ATLAS KICKS OFF ITS WINEMAKER DINNER SERIES FOR 2019 WITH RUINART CHAMPAGNE THIS JANUARY

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

Uncork The Finest Bubbly and Enjoy Four Courses Created By Executive Chef Christopher Grossman

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

Atlanta, Georgia — Kicking off the season in style, Atlas, located in the heart of Buckhead in the St. Regis Atlanta, is hosting the next rendition of its popular Winemaker Dinner Series on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Featuring vintage pours from Ruinart, the oldest established Champagne house, guests will be taken on a culinary journey beginning at 6:30 p.m. during a welcome reception with a four-course pairing dinner created by Executive Chef Christopher Grossman to follow at 7 p.m. The evening will feature curated tastings of NV Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, 2006 Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, 2007 Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, 2004 Dom Ruinart Rosé and NV Ruinart Rosé and marks the return of Atlas’  acclaimed art installation featuring 30 pieces from esteemed artists including  Foujita, Monet, Chagall,  Modigliani and Soutine. The Ruinart Winemaker Dinner is $295 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. For more information or to make a reservation call 404.600.6471, email Manager Eleanor Parker at eleanorparker@atlasrestaurant.com, or visit atlasrestaurant.com.