PASTIS CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF SUCCESS WITH A WEEK OF NONSTOP FUN

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 25th 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.

 

20th 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 20th 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 20th 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 1st – What better way to end a week of 20th 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.

 

THE SECOND WAITERS’ RACE ATLANTA 2018

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/17/18

The Industry Fund, Le Bilboquet Atlanta and The Shops Buckhead Atlanta host the second Waiters’ Race Atlanta on July 15, 2018 at 5:00 pm at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, complete with a summer block party and center-wide attractions from 3:00-7:00 pm.

 

The Waiters’ Race Atlanta offers a Southern version of the more than 100-year-old Parisian tradition. Participants will navigate through various obstacles with a loaded server’s tray in one hand. After finishing the route, competing waiters and waitresses will be challenged to open and pour a perfect glass of champagne.

 

Contestants will be evaluated on speed, service and style by a group of well-known judges including:

  • HLN Weekend Express, Lynn Smith
  • Food and Wine, Carolyn O’Neil
  • iHeartRadio, Dana Barrett
  • Atlanta & Company, Nyssa Green
  • Atlanta Magazine, Christiane Lauterbach
  • James Beard Award Winner and Executive Chef at Cape Dutch Restaurant, Philippe Haddad

 

This year’s event will continue to celebrate the excellence, dedication and discipline of the more than 230,000 food preparers and servers who work in the metro Atlanta restaurant industry and benefit The Giving Kitchen (TGK).

 

The winner of the race will receive a round-trip ticket to Paris for two and a traveling trophy to be housed in their restaurant for the next 12 months.

 

Before and after the race, The Shops Buckhead Atlanta will host a complimentary summer block party at Center Plaza that will include live entertainment, outdoor cocktail bars, food tasting stations, a flower cart, children’s games and a bocce court. In addition, The Shops Buckhead Atlanta retailers will be offering exclusive experiences, amenities and promotions during the event.

DIESEL FILLING STATION CELEBRATES A DECADE

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.

URBAN TREE CIDER ROSE ALL DAY PARTY 2018

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/10/18

ATLANTA’S FIRST CRAFT CIDERY, URBANTREE CIDERY, ANNOUNCES ‘ROSÉ ALL DAY’ PARTY ON  SUNDAY, JULY 8 TO CELEBRATE THEIR NEW SPARKLING ROSÉ CIDER

10% of Profits from Sales of 12oz & 750mL bottles of UrbanTree’s Rose Cider Will Be Donated to Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta

 

 

Atlanta’s first craft cidery UrbanTree is celebrating the debut of their new Rosé cider with a special “Rosé All Day” Party on Sunday, July 8th from 12:30-6:30 pm. In addition to the party, UrbanTree has also announced that from now through the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, ten percent of profits from sales of the 12oz and 750mL bottles of their pink, sparkling Rosé cider will be donated to Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta.

 

During the event, the cidery will be serving creative cocktail takes on their Rosé cider with boozy beverages including a “B’Rosé” made with Moonrise Rye Whiskey, a “Glowsé” made with gin from Old Fourth Distillery and a frozen “F’Rosé” made with 229 Vodka. Guests can also enjoy bites from Southern Peach Pastries and Propósito Taco Truck.

 

UrbanTree’s Rosé cider offers a delicately crafted balance of hand picked Georgia Estate Apples, rose botanicals and gentle carbonation. The seasonal release is available at bars, restaurants and shops around Georgia, as well as at Urban Tree’s tasting room in Atlanta’s Westside neighborhood (1465 Howell Mill Rd NW). Arriving just in time for warmer weather, guests can enjoy the Rosé cider and a rotating selection of cider specials on draft on the cidery’s outdoor patio. The tasting room also offers local beers, wine and craft cocktails, and guests are invited to bring food or have it delivered to enjoy alongside their favorite beverages. The tasting room is open Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and closed on Fridays for private event bookings.

8TH ANNUAL ATLANTA SUMMER BEER FEST

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/21/18

JUNE 16TH 4 TO 8 PM

The 8th annual Atlanta Summer Beer Fest will be held on Saturday, June 16th from 4 -8 pm in Historic Fourth Ward Park. We will have over 200 beers, as well as a selection of wine and cider to choose from. There will be live music, plenty of fun and games, and food will be available for purchase.  The beer list will be added to the website soon. http://atlantasummerbeerfest.com. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 after June 7th and $55 the day of the event.

2018 SUMMER ON THE PATIO AT ATLAS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/17/18

Now, every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Atlas, located at the St. Regis Atlanta, invites guests to enjoy live acoustic music from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on their expansive patio. Showcasing the musical talents of Atlanta’s own Lilac Wine on Wednesday and Fridays and Melissa Bret on Thursdays, diners, and imbibers can savor mouth-watering culinary creations and signature libations as they take in a sweet and soulful musical recipe. When the weather doesn’t permit, Lilac Wine, comprised of Alexandrea Lushington on lead vocals, Grant Reynolds on guitar and Robert Henson on bass, and solo artist Melissa Bret will move inside to Atlas’ comfortably elegant lounge – best known as the Tavern at Atlas.

While taking in live music, diners can enjoy an array handcrafted summer cocktails and delicious bites created by Executive Chef Christopher Grossman, and if that isn’t enough, Atlas also now serves premium liquor flights, packaged perfectly to provide imbibing guests a fun, creative tasting experience. Ideal for those that want to drink their dessert, guests will receive a 1/2 ounce sampling of each spirit (1 ounce doubles are also available) in an elegant, stemmed spirit glass.  Enough to taste, savor and contemplate the spirits, Atlas offers: Whiskey and Rye, Silver Tequilas, Aged Tequilas, Scotch, Japanese Single Malts, Cognacs, Amaro, and Liqueur flights. With over 13 different flights listed on the menu, guests also have the opportunity to have an Atlas sommelier customize a flight based upon preferences and level of adventurousness.

Atlas celebrates the very best in seasonal American cuisine combined with European influences. With a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms, the chef-driven, dinner-only restaurant brings an unparalleled culinary experience to the Capital of the South. For more information, visit atlasrestaurant.com.

CITY WINERY ANNOUNCES CULINARY AND BEVERAGE EVENTS FOR MAY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/14/18

A Month-Long Forager’s Feast, a Chardonnay Celebration, Five-Course Wine and Food Pairing, and More! 

 

City Winery, a restaurant, urban winery, private event space and intimate music venue, has released its May lineup of culinary and beverage events at the popular Atlanta location in Ponce City Market. Atlantans and visitors alike can take advantage of an array of mouthwatering opportunities including wine samplings and a seated seminar, a wine pairing dinner with American Airlines, weekly specials culled from local farms created by Executive Chef Nick Anderson and more this May.

 

On May 23rd, City Winery and American Airlines presents another installment of the First Class International Pairing Series. The event features wines that showcase the unique terroir of the Pacific Northwest, paired with a regionally-inspired, five-course menu curated by Executive Chef Nick Anderson.  Guests are automatically entered into a drawing to win two roundtrip tickets to any international destination serviced by American Airlines.  Starts 7 p.m. Tickets are $60 plus applicable fees.

 

On May 24th, join City Winery for a Sip, Paint & Socialize session with Tipsy Topics & Textures. Participants are invited to unleash their inner artist while indulging in the smoothest wine and engaging in a Tipsy Topic as their masterpiece unfolds. Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 plus applicable fees. 

 

Throughout May, City Winery is participating in the Forager’s Feast, an event designed to support Georgia’s food community by using locally-harvested food.  Each week, Executive Chef Nick Anderson creates a new dish that includes “foraged” ingredients, like mint, wild violets, gooseberries, mushrooms, and more.  To make reservations at The Barrel Room Restaurant, visit citywinery.com/atlanta.

 

May’s Wine of the Month is the “Capital South” Chardonnay, available for $4 off bottles all month in The Barrel Room Restaurant.

 

ELEGANT ART DECO INSPIRED COCKTAIL BAR: THE REGENT COCKTAIL CLUB NOW OPEN

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/10/18

At The Regent Cocktail Club, every classic cocktail tells a story

With panoramic views of Atlanta, The Regent Cocktail Club, atop LDV’s American Cut, is a go-to spot for Buckhead nightlife. They pride themselves on crafting the perfect cocktail for your mood, as well as offering a mix of traditional and rum drinks inspired by Havana Nights. Some of the cocktail menu offerings include the Black Dahlia with Tito’s, elderflower, blackberry, and lemon, as well as a Sazerac, plus a cocktail named Southside of the Border with Avion Silver, mint, line, and bubbles. That sounds right up our alley. On top of the top-notch cocktail menu, they also have a nice wine list and some small bites.

Located at 3035 Peachtree Road Northeast, #140 Atlanta GA 30305

Open Hours Su-M 5-11 PM; T-Th 5-12 am; F-Sa 5-1 am

To look over their menu and get more information: https://www.regentcocktailclub.com/atlanta

2018 SLINGIN’ WINGS FESTIVAL

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

Brookhaven Park from Noon to 6 pm

Slingin’ Wings Festival is back for another year of our seriously saucy wing and beer festival! Join us on Saturday, May 12th, for Slingin’ Wings Festival where restaurants from all over the ATL will be slingin’ chicken wings for your tasting pleasure! In addition to a full day of good eats, we’ve got an awesome lineup of frosty brews, live local music, plus wing eating contests and all your favorite tailgate games. Tickets are $15 for General Admission in advance and $20 at the door, while the Wing Lover’s Ticket is $35 in advance. Tickets are available here.

General Admission Tickets Include:
• Entry to all festival areas
• Access to food vendors, live music, and bars.
• (4) Wings Vouchers to get you started (additional wings available for sale ~$1/wing)
• People’s Choice voter’s ballot

Wing Lover’s Tickets:
• (15) Wing Vouchers
• Slingin’ Wings Souvenir 16oz tumbler

Entertainment:
DJ B3 | Michael Zaib | Skyballs | The Geeks | Bootz & Katz

Participating Restaurants:
Hudson Grille Brookhaven | JR Crickets Northlake Briarcliff Rd | Taco Mac | Wingstop | Three Dollar Cafe Chamblee | Smoke Ring | It’s Jam-Asian | Gilly’s Bar | Hudson FC International Sports Pub | HOBNOB | Wing Factory Chamblee | Alcohol Infused Wings | GooodNewz BBQ | Wings On Wheat Stone Mountain | Galla’s Pizza Chamblee/Brookhaven | The Wing Shack ATL

Looking for more than a taste? Not to worry! Each restaurant will be selling additional wings (~$1/wing), plus we’ll have a variety of local Atlanta restaurants serving up their full menus (and full-sized portions) available to purchase.

A portion of event proceeds will benefit Releash Atlanta, a 501c3 not for profit charitable organization that works tirelessly to save dogs from high kill shelters throughout the state of Georgia.

CULTURED SOUTH’S ATLANTA FERMENTATION FEST 2018

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/6/18

From the Makers of Golda Kombucha, Cultured South is Located at Lee + White on the Atlanta BeltLine’s Westside Trail

Grand Opening Will Be Hosted In Conjunction with 2nd Annual Atlanta Fermentation Fest

Tickets Available HERE

 

On Sunday, May 20th, Cultured South, a fermentation company from Melanie Wade of Golda Kombucha, will open its much-anticipated kombucha taproom and fermentation marketplace on the Atlanta BeltLine’s Westside Trail. Cultured South will offer fermented foods and beverages––including kombucha tea, kefir, Jun, drinking vinegars, wild ferments, cold brew coffee, vegan cheeses and other probiotic-rich offerings––to taste and take home. The warehouse space is in the new Lee + White food and beverage district at 1038 White Street.

 

Launched by Melanie Wade in 2013, Golda Kombucha is Georgia’s “first and finest kombucha company” that helped pioneer the popularity of kombucha in the state. This year, Melanie founded Cultured South as the parent company encompassing Golda Kombucha, Pure Abundance Cashew Cheese and other forthcoming probiotic-rich, fermented fare. The first-of-its-kind in Georgia and one of only a few kombucha taprooms in the Southeast, Cultured South will offer fermented foods from its own line along with goods from other like-minded businesses. The space will also serve as home to educational classes about health and fermentation and will offer hangout-friendly seating along the Beltline.

 

In conjunction with the grand opening of Cultured South, the company will host the 2nd annual Atlanta Fermentation Fest on Sunday, May 20th from noon to 6pm at Lee + White. The festival was created last year to grow awareness about fermentation and educate the community about the history and health benefits of traditional fermented foods.

 

Attendees can expect fermented products from around two dozen local and regional producers, educational science demonstrations, seasonal kombucha on tap, kombucha mocktails, live music and much more. At-home fermentation pros are encouraged to bring their own cultures  for a ‘culture swap,’ and all guests can enjoy bites from food truck Alkaline Junkie––a mobile wellness cafe, and other fermented foods and drinks including chocolate, coffee, vegan cheeses, beer, cider, honey, sourdough crackers and breads, and more.

 

Proceeds from Atlanta Fermentation Fest will be donated to Community Farmers Markets, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the growth and sustainability of a diverse local food culture. CFM will also host a DIY fermentation station during the event. General admission tickets are now available for $10 online here (kids under 15 may attend for free with an adult). Libation Glass Passes can be purchased for $15 and include a souvenir ATLFF tasting glass and five tasting tickets redeemable from any beverage exhibitor at the festival.

 

About Cultured South Fermentation Co.

Atlanta’s first marketplace for healthy, living foods made in the South, Cultured South was founded in 2018 by kombucha and fermentation expert Melanie Wade. The company encompasses Golda Kombucha, Pure Abundance Cashew Cheese, and other fermented food and drink. Set to open on May 20, 2018, Cultured South’s brick-and-mortar taproom will be located in the city’s historic West End neighborhood in the Lee + White food and beverage district. The space will feature a kombucha tasting room, development kitchen, marketplace for fermented foods, and more.

 

About Golda Kombucha

Founded in 2013, Golda Kombucha is Georgia’s first and finest sparkling kombucha tea. The company is more than a business venture for founder Melanie Wade–-it’s her family heritage. Golda Kombucha’s core recipe and fermentation culture were passed down from Melanie’s 96-year-old grandmother Golda, a living testament to wellness who was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains and has been perfecting her unique kombucha recipe for over four decades. After experimenting with fruit and herb flavor profiles in her home kitchen, founder Melanie Wade debuted Golda Kombucha to the public at local farmers’ markets and craft fairs around Georgia. She found that Atlantans couldn’t get enough of her time-tested family recipe. Today, the smooth, earthy oak-aged teas are available on tap, in ready-to-drink bottles, and in growlers at dozens of restaurants, bars, and grocers throughout the Southeast, including Kroger, Whole Foods Markets, Central Market stores, and over 100 small stockists.