CHUY’S CELEBRATES 29TH ANNUAL GREEN CHILE FESTIVAL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/29/17

CHUY’S CELEBRATES 29TH ANNUAL GREEN CHILE FESTIVAL

 

Five New Menu Items Available for a Limited Time,

Made with Green Chiles Straight from the Fields

All Chuy’s Locations

Monday, August 14th to Sunday, September 3rd

 

Chuy’s is celebrating their 29th Annual Green Chile Festival with five new menu items that will be available for a limited three weeks during the peak of the Chile harvest season in Hatch, New Mexico. The menu includes the Burrito en Fuego, a Big As Yo’ Face Burrito covered in a new spicy Salsa Fuego. Also included is the Enchiladas Ricas, roasted chicken and cheese enchiladas covered with Salsa Rica, a rich and creamy sauce made with green chiles and tomatillos. The menu will also feature Pork Boom-Boom Enchiladas, New Mexican Steak Tacos and the Green Chile Combo – all made with legendary Hatch Green Chiles. Chuy’s invites you to join in the harvest celebration and try all five dishes while they’re hot!

 

Why a Green Chili Festival? Chuy’s passion for the Green Chile dates back to 1989 when co-founders Mike Young and John Zapp were the first to bring Hatch Green Chiles to Central Texas. They created a special menu of homemade dishes to serve during the heat of the harvest and the first annual Green Chile Festival was hatched. Fresh Green Chiles are only picked once a year starting in August. This year Chuy’s is bringing in over 3 million pounds of peppers from the fertile fields of Hatch, New Mexico. During the festival Green Chiles are harvested daily to ensure that you get a taste of their unique flavor, straight from the farm to Chuy’s restaurant.

www.Chuys.com

FIRST ANNUAL OLD FOURTH WARD BEER FEST

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/27/17

 

The first annual Old Fourth Ward Beer Fest will be held on Friday, Sept 8th from 7-11 pm at Old Fourth Ward Skate Park. The festival will be a fundraising event within the weekend-long Fall Festival, benefiting the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership. We will have over 75 beers as well as a selection of wine and cider to choose from. There will be live music, and food will be available for purchase.  The beer list will be added to the website soon. http://atlantabeerfestivals.com. Tickets are now on sale for $40 in advance. Sales tax and ticket fees will be added. $50 at the door.

HAMPTON + HUDSON END OF SUMMER DOGGIE MINGLE 2017

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/17/17

End of Summer Doggie Mingle on the Patio Benefitting Doggies on the Catwalk

 

Dog lovers and their four-legged pals are invited to join Hampton + Hudson on Sunday, August 20, 2017, for the monthly Doggie Mingle on the patio benefiting Doggies on the Catwalk, a local non-profit and annual fashion fundraiser that pairs philanthropic influencers and celebrities with Canine Assistants service dogs in a runway show. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., guests and their furry friends are invited to relax on Hampton + Hudson’s expansive patio, while an on-site caricature artist provides entertainment, and attendees that donate $5 or more to Doggies on the Catwalk have the chance to receive a complimentary drawing. Thirsty pooches looking to cool off from the Atlanta heat can take advantage of a small doggie pool, and of course, Executive Chef Savannah Sasser will be serving her homemade dog treats for hungry pooches as well. Proceeds from the dog treats, $3 SweetWater IPA draft beers and $5 Tito’s Puppy Love signature cocktail will be donated to the beneficiary. The event is free to attend. For more information visit www.hamptonandhudson.com.

SWEET AUBURN BBQ AND ALE SHARPTON HOST: ALE-B-Q BEER DINNER 2017

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/7/17

 

SWEET AUBURN BBQ & LOCAL CELEBRITY BEER EXPERT ALE SHARPTON TO HOST “ALE-B-Q” BEER DINNER ON AUGUST 15th

 

Poncey-Highland Barbecue Restaurant Will Serve a Unique Four-Course Dinner Menu Alongside Southern Craft Beer Pairings

  

On Tuesday, August 15th, Sweet Auburn Barbecue will join forces with Atlanta’s beloved beer expert Ale Sharpton for “ALE-B-Q,” a night of food and local, craft beer at Sweet Auburn Barbecue’s Poncey-Highland restaurant (656 N. Highland Ave. NE). Ale is hand-picking beers from the South’s favorite breweries, which will pair with a special, four-course dinner menu from Sweet Auburn’s Executive Chef, Cam Floyd. Dishes will showcase late summer fare like grilled meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, and more.

 

Passed hors d’oeuvres and beer will be served at 6:30 pm, with the seated four-course dinner, starting at 7 pm. Ale and Chef Cam will lead the group through the menu, explaining dishes and beer pairings along the way.

 

Tickets are available for $60 per person here and include food and beer pairings, tax, and gratuity.

 

ALE-B-Q MENU

| PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES |

Shrimp al a Plancha

grilled watermelon, cotija, cilantro

Paired with

Creature Comforts Automatic American Pale Ale

Wontons

Sweet Thai chili, bacon marmalade, scallions

Paired with

Three Taverns Crave Hop Leaf Project Double IPA

 

| DINNER |

      Beef Brisket

Grilled peaches, jalapeno gastrique, feta, Thai basil

Paired with

Creature Comforts Reclaimed Rye Amber Ale Aged on French Oak

 

Applewood Smoked Diver Scallops

Hard cider braised swiss chard, pork belly, frisee, roasted turnips, preserved lemon

Paired with

Creature Comforts Tropicália American IPA

 

Elk Rib

Smoked gouda polenta, calabrian chile oil, fennel, radish, arugula, plus a Top Secret ingredient

Paired with

Three Taverns Heavy Bell Bourbon Barrel-Aged Quadrupel

 

Bourbon Butter Cake

Dark chocolate, raspberry mousse, almond tuille

Paired with

Three Taverns Rapturous Raspberry Sour Ale

SOUTHERN WING SHOWDOWN WANTS YOU TO #JUSTWINGITATL PLUS DISCOUNT CODE!

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/25/17

Southern Wing Showdown is only ONE MONTH away on Saturday, August 20th! To celebrate this fact, they have two great offers we’d like to share with you! First, did you know that Saturday, July 29th is National Wing Day? With this a must event for foodies, on Saturday, July 29th only, use the code “wingday” when checking out on Freshtix for a $5 off your Southern Wing Showdown ticket! Second, you could win a lightly used Big Green Egg! How? Through Southern Wing Showdown’s #JustWineItATL contest. Post a photo on social media of you eating your favorite wings, hashtag #JustWingItATL and tag @SouthernWingShowdown for a chance to win! The contest runs until the day of the event, August 20th. What’s better than a Big Green Egg and wings?

Click here for the $5 off on Saturday, July 29th or to purchase tickets any time: https://www.freshtix.com/events/southern-wing-showdown

BEZORIA ALPHARETTA CELEBRATES IT’S FIRST YEAR WITH A BIG BASH!

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/24/17

It’s Bezoria’s first anniversary in Alpharetta with they’re celebrating with Bezoria’s Big Bash! From July 26th to 29th Bezoria Alpharetta will host a huge event with 4 days of free food, a mini bazaar, live music and giving back. It’ll be a food lovers dream! Check out each day’s highlighted festivities below and swing on by for the fun!

 

Wednesday, July 26Bezoria’s Big Bash kick-off benefit night for the Alpharetta Fire Department 1 to 6 p.m. (15% of sales will go to them)! 

 

Thursday, July 27Pita Palooza with FREE chicken or falafel pita sandwiches from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.!

 

Friday, July 28Live music from a local Alpharetta musician from 5 to 9 p.m. and King of Pops!

 

Saturday, July 29Mini-Bazaar with some of Atlanta’s best makers from 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and FREE chicken or falafel pita sandwiches from 12 to 3 p.m.!

WINE CONNOISSEUR MAGAZINE WINE FEST ATLANTA 2017

Posted by Liz and John Attaway

On Saturday, August 26th is Wine Connoisseur Magazine’s Wine Fest Atlanta at Mason Fine Art Gallery with two sessions, one from 12 pm to 4 pm and the second from 5 pm to 8 pm. Sample premium varietals from some of the best Georgia wineries, all while music performers and other secret performers keep the party lively during this all-day, all-night wine experience. Session one is currently sold out, but you can choose from either General Admission or VIP from session two. General Admission is $32.50 plus fees, while VIP is $60 plus fees.

General Admission – Session Two – Ages 21 & Over – 6pm

Regular price $55 Limited Offer! 40% Savings- Session two – 6pm until 8pm – Enjoy this upscale fine art & wine tasting 2 hour experience, while sampling premium varietals from some of the best wineries and listening to live music.

 

VIP Admission – Session Two – Ages 21 & Over – 5pm

 

VIP ticket holders enter one hour early at 5pm – Session two – 5pm until 8pm Regular price $75 – save 20% when you buy in advance!– Enjoy this upscale fine art & wine tasting 3 hour experience which includes one hour VIP only tasting, & hors d’oeuvres while sample premium varietals from some of the best wineries and listening to live music.

 

Link to tickets here: https://www.freshtix.com/events/wine-connoisseur-magazine-wine-fest

ATLANTA SUMMER WINE FEST 2017

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/17/17

Saturday, August 12th 12 pm to 4 pm

The third annual Atlanta Summer Wine Fest will be held on Saturday, August 12th from 12-4 pm at City Winery. There will be over 50 wines as well as a selection of beer to choose from. Live music and a DJ will be on site, and food will be available for purchase.  The wine list will be added to the website the week of the event. Tickets are now on sale. $45 advance; $50 after August 3; $60 at the door. Sales tax and ticket fees will be added. Tickets can be purchased here: http://atlantawinefestivals.com

YUMBII’S WILL RUN FOR TACOS: A JULY 4TH PATIO POP-UP

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/27/17

 

Visit Yumbii on Peachtree Road for Mexican & Korean-Style Breakfast Tacos,

Hot & Iced Coffee from East Pole, Passionfruit Margaritas & Sriracha Bloody Mary’s

 

On Tuesday, July 4th, Yumbii’s taco shop on Peachtree Road is opening early and lifting its front, sidewalk-facing façade for “WILL RUN FOR TACOS: A July 4th Patio Pop-Up.” The restaurant will be serving a special menu of breakfast tacos and East Pole coffee to-go (or dine-in). Yumbii’s recently opened brick-and-mortar space is located between miles 3 and 4 of Atlanta’s annual Peachtree Road Race. Race spectators, just-finished participants, and general July 4th revelers are invited to visit Yumbii’s patio from 7 am to 11 am for dine-in or to go sips and bites, and from 11 am until 4 pm, Yumbii will serve its regular menu, available here.

 

For this special pop-up, menu options will include Mexican-style breakfast tacos with scrambled eggs, ribeye beef (or tofu), jack cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro + spicy salsa verde OR Korean-style breakfast tacos with scrambled eggs, ribeye beef (or tofu), Sriracha cheese, Yumbii red sauce, red onion + cilantro.

 

Pair breakfast tacos with a hot or iced cold coffee from Atlanta’s own East Pole, or head inside the taco shop for fresh-squeezed passionfruit margaritas or housemade Sriracha Bloody Mary’s.

 

About Yumbii

Founded by Carson Young in 2010, Yumbii is Atlanta’s first and favorite food truck and brick-and-mortar taco shop serving dishes drawing from Mexican, Asian, and Southern flavors. Yumbii’s taco shop is located in South Buckhead’s Brookwood Village at 1927 Peachtree Road NE.  A neighborhood spot for lunch, happy hour, and dinner, Yumbii is open daily from 11am to 9pm. The brand has received an outpouring of accolades over the years, including Atlanta Magazine’s “Best Food Truck,” Creative Loafing’s “Readers’ Choice for Best Food Truck,” and The Atlanta Journal Constitution’s “Best of the Big A.”

 

About East Pole

East Pole Coffee Co. has been providing Atlanta restaurants and cafés with top-notch, locally-roasted coffee since 2015. With a focus on quality and single-origin, in-season coffee selections, the roastery bootstrapped its way out of a Grant Park garage and into partnerships with some of the busiest coffee shops in Atlanta, like 8 Arm and Taproom. East Pole will be opening its brick and mortar coffee bar + roastery in late summer as part of the Armour Yards development in Midtown, at 255 Ottley Dr., two doors down from SweetWater Brewery.

CONDESA LAUNCHES WEEKLY PUPS AND PINTS PARTY ON THE PATIO

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/20/17

Spend Sunday Funday Outdoors with Furry Friends, Coffee, Craft Beers, Cocktails, and More 

 

Kicking Off Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.


Atlanta, Georgia –  
Condesa, a local café, espresso and drink shop, is thrilled to introduce Pups & Pints, a weekly dog-friendly mix and mingle at the Old Fourth Ward location. Furry friends and their owners can now enjoy Sunday afternoons on Condesa’s newly renovated, outdoor and dog-friendly patio, while sipping on $4 craft beers and $7 specialty cocktails that will rotate from week to week. With each beer or cocktail purchase, pooches will receive a complimentary all-natural dog treat from Atlanta’s own Taj Ma-Hound.  The event is free to attend with purchase of food, coffee or cocktails every Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  For more information visit www.condesacoffee.com.    

 

WHAT:      

Pups & Pints on the Patio at Condesa
WHEN:           

Every Sunday beginning June 25, 2017

5 to 7 p.m.

 

WHERE:      

480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave, Suite 100

Atlanta, GA 30312

 

PARKING:

Parking is available along the street on John Wesley Dobbs, on Cain St. across the street or in the free Tribute Lofts parking deck.

 

ABOUT CONDESA:

A welcoming third wave coffee shop with two Atlanta locations, Condesa is passionate about the details and prides itself on hospitality and quality.  Located in Historic Downtown Atlanta and the Old Fourth Ward, Condesa features Counter Culture Coffee, Rishi Tea and sources the finest organic ingredients for its rotating menu of small plates.  Those looking to imbibe can head to the Old Fourth Ward location for an array of signature cocktails, local brews and hand-selected wines. Condesa in the Old Fourth Ward is located in the Tribute Lofts on the corner of Boulevard and Freedom Parkway at 480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave, Set 100 Atlanta, GA 30312.  The Downtown location can be found in newly rehabilitated and award-winning historic Atlanta Daily World building on Auburn Avenue on the Atlanta Street car route at 145 Auburn Ave Ste. A, Atlanta, GA 30303. For more information, call the Old Fourth Ward location at 404.524.5054 or the Downtown location at 678.515.0899, or visit, www.condesacoffee.com.