ATLANTA GRILLED CHEESE FESTIVAL 2018

 

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/12/18

Saturday, June 16th and Sunday, June 17th

 

The Atlanta Grilled Cheese Festival is BACK for 2018 and cheesier than ever! We’re taking two days to celebrate #NationalGrilledCheeseDay this year with restaurants from all over Atlanta serving up bites of melty, cheesy goodness for your tasting pleasure. Try a couple, or try them all and cast your vote for your favorite to be crowned Best Grilled Cheese in Atlanta!

Saturday is 6/16 and is 21 and up only event, but Sunday, 6/17 is all ages welcome and kids 12 and under are free with a ticked adult. In addition to a full day of delicious eats, we’ve got an awesome lineup of frosty brews, live local music, and all kinds of contests and activities to keep you entertained throughout the day. Tickets include admission to the festival and three quarter-sandwich grilled cheese samples. Additional samples will be available for purchase directly from participating restaurants for approximately $2-$3 each. Tickets are $30 and broken into 2-hour sessions by date.

Early Session attendees should plan to arrive at the festival between 12:00pm – 2:00pm. If you purchase a ticket in the early session, you will NOT have to leave the event at 3:00pm, you’ll just need to arrive before then.

Afternoon Session attendees should plan to arrive at the festival between 3:00pm – 5:00pm.

More info and tickts: https://www.xorbia.com/events/assc/atlanta-grilled-cheese-festival/

WIN TICKETS TO PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL’S EXCLUSIVE GRAND OPENING PARTY!

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/11/18

Win 2 Tickets to Punch Bowl Social Atlanta’s Ticketed Grand Opening Party!

Saturday, March 24th from 7 to 9 pm

Punch your ticket to a much anticipated exclusive grand opening event from 7 to 9 pm on Saturday, March 24th for you and 700 of your new BFFs. See what we did there with “Punch?” Anyway, Punch Bowl Social at the Battery wants you to come out for their ticketed grand opening party that include two full-hours of exclusive diner-inspired food, craft beverages, access to all of our rad activities, and live music by New Junk City! More details than you’ll ever need: here!

How do you enter? Check out our Facebook and Twitter posts to enter. Like our page, like Punch Bowl Social’s page, and then tag a friend you’d like to take with you! You’re entered to win 2 tickets to the event! We will pick a winner on Tuesday 3/20 around 9 pm.

Just want to go? Check out our original post with more information and tickets here.

THE WHITE BULL TO OPEN MONDAY, MARCH 5

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/2/18

Dishes to Be Made Exclusively with Ingredients from Georgia

Chef Brings Experience From Eric Ripert’s Le Bernadin in NYC & His Own Connecticut Restaurant Bar Sugo

 

 

On Monday, March 5, Executive Chef and Partner Pasquale “Pat” Pascarella will open The White Bull, a new restaurant on Decatur’s historic E. Court Square. Serving dinner seven days per week, The White Bull will showcase a thoughtful menu of creative, seasonal fare exclusively from Georgia ingredients.

 

THE TEAM

Executive Chef and Partner Pat Pascarella will helm the kitchen, drawing expertise from a culinary background that most recently included serving as Executive Chef at Atlanta’s The Optimist and as Executive Chef and Owner of his renowned Italian restaurant Bar Sugo in Norwalk, Connecticut. In 2016, The New York Times awarded Bar Sugo with a much sought-after rating of “Very Good,” calling the restaurant “serious about food that is both fresh and innovative.” Prior, Pat cooked in Manhattan at restaurants including Eric Ripert’s Michelin-starred Le Bernardin.
Born in Italy, Gabriele Besozzi will serve as Partner and General Manager at The White Bull. His restaurant experience includes time working in London, New York, Miami, Atlanta, and all over Italy, including at famed Cantina Bentivoglio in Bologna. Pat Siciliano will serve as Partner and Sous Chef, bringing 12 years of restaurant experience to The White Bull. Cousin to Pat Pascarella, he gained expertise in pizza and pasta-making at Bar Sugo and later served as Executive Chef. He formerly worked at Bella Luna and Saltwater Grille in Stamford, Connecticut, and Cortina Pizzeria in Norwalk, Connecticut. Matt Scott will manage the bar program. From his first job in restaurants, he quickly developed a curiosity and interest in the beverage side of the business. He has developed his expertise during six years working behind the bar.

 

THE MENU

With a name inspired by literary icon Ernest Hemingway, who referred to the blank page as “the white bull,” the restaurant will showcase a thoughtful menu of simple, farm-forward American fare in an inviting and approachable atmosphere. Ingredients will be sourced entirely from Georgia farmers and purveyors, including Finch Creek Farm, Riverview Farms, Aluma Farm, Stone Mountain Cattle Co., Levity Farm, and more. Guests can expect around 15 seasonal and ever-changing dishes, including pastas made with flour milled at the restaurant and vegetable-forward plates. Upon opening on March 5, The White Bull’s menu will dishes such as Sapelo Island clams with pig tails, kohlrabi, celery, lemon, and toast; tile fish with aji amarillo, daikon, tapioca, and kale; mafalde with guanciale, black pepper, and pecorino; and baby carrots with muhammara, labneh, za’atar, and chicken skin.

 

The bar program will complement its culinary counterpart by incorporating seasonal, farm-grown ingredients and unique offerings. On the drink menu, guests will find cans of Georgia beer, unique wine selections and creative cocktails, including bottled cocktails for two poured at the table from vintage glass flasks. The bar will open with the dining room on weekdays and early at 3pm on weekends.

 

 

THE SPACE

Located on Decatur’s historic square, The White Bull neighbors Brick Store Pub, and beyond its brick exterior is an open and airy gathering space. Natural light filters through wide windows lining the walls, casting a glow throughout a sophisticated dining room just beyond the bar. A long butcher’s table running through the middle of the space will allow servers to finish dishes and drinks, and glass jars filled with seasonal produce and flowers will add color to the dining room. Design elements will include glossy white subway tile, reclaimed wood and details like Edison lightbulbs, copper serveware and eclectic décor reminiscent of Hemingway’s era. At around 2000 square feet, the restaurant will seat around 80 and offers outside dining open to the city square during warmer months. Reservations for the dining room are available through OpenTable here.

 

 

HOURS:

Monday through Thursday 5-10pm

Friday 5-11pm

Saturday 3pm for bar, 5-11 for dinner

Sunday 3pm for bar, 5-10 for dinner

* Brunch to come

 

 

PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL ATLANTA OPENING SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/26/18

Award-winning “eatertainment” concept featuring Chef Hugh Acheson’s menu, 

artfully crafted beverages and social games set to open in The Battery Atlanta

 

Punch Bowl Social will open the highly-anticipated 25,000-square-foot restaurant, bar, and entertainment destination in The Battery Atlanta on Saturday, March 24, 2018. The award-winning lifestyle brand, recently selected as a Fast Company 2018 Most Innovative Company, pairs made-from-scratch dishes, and craft beverages with social activities such as shuffleboard, ping pong, classic video games, bowling, virtual reality, and skee-ball. Punch Bowl Social Atlanta marks the company’s first property in the Southeastern U.S.  

 

Punch Bowl Social founder and CEO, Robert Thompson, said that Atlanta had been on his radar for quite some time. “Atlanta has a unique mix of urban sophistication and southern charm,” he said. “It has a vitality and welcoming vibe that fits well with the Punch Bowl Social brand. Add in the desirable Battery Atlanta location, proximity to SunTrust Park, and the Atlanta Braves and you couldn’t ask for a more ideal location to call home. We’re thrilled to make our Southeastern debut in Atlanta.”

 

Punch Bowl Social boldly reverses what has long been the industry standard of “games first” by placing food and drink on equal footing with social activities. This innovative approach has enabled Punch Bowl Social to reinvent the social gaming and dining space, forging an entirely new “eatertainment“ category within the industry. Key components of the award-winning concept include:

 

Hugh Acheson’s Diner-Inspired Menu

Punch Bowl Social brings to Atlanta its high-integrity culinary program and craveable, diner-inspired menu created by the company’s culinary partner, James Beard Award-winning chef and Top Chef judge, Hugh Acheson. For Acheson, the Atlanta opening is especially meaningful, as he has long called Georgia home.

 

“I’m excited that Punch Bowl Social is opening its first southern location in Atlanta and look forward to seeing the imprint it makes on the local scene,” Acheson said. “Punch Bowl Social is going to add so much to the Battery, which is quickly becoming the must-visit destination in Atlanta. This will be a great spot to get a bite to eat and enjoy a drink while playing classic video games, skee-ball or bocce ball.”

 

Acheson’s culinary expertise and unique vision are evident throughout Punch Bowl Social’s menu where visitors will find popular items such as the OMFG GF Southern Fried Chicken, Hugh’s Pimiento Cheese, Lobster Bacon Fries, Lil’ Street Tacos, and It’s Nacho Mama’s roasted cauliflower nachos.

 

Beverages For All

Rounding out the menu and complementing Acheson’s culinary creations is the brand’s innovative craft beverage program. Drinks at Punch Bowl Social are thoughtfully created to please guests seeking beverages, whether they’re out for a big night or going booze-free. Old school and new school cocktails, beers, and signature, sharable punches are offered alongside non-alchoholic drinks packed with refreshing flavors and herbaceous garnishes, all-natural sodas and fizzes, floats and shakes, and fresh-pressed juices.

 

Social Activities

Punch Bowl Social Atlanta will feature a bocce court, private karaoke rooms, eight bowling lanes, two outdoor ping pong tables, Bonzini, a custom built 360-degree bar with plenty of televisions for the sports enthusiast, and numerous lounging and gathering spots – for groups both large and small. Additionally, guests at Punch Bowl Social Atlanta will have the opportunity to experience virtual reality games while lounging and enjoying sharable food and drinks. And not to be left out, board game aficionados will find plenty of their favorite classics.

On opening night, Punch Bowl Social is hosting a ticketed party open to the public from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. With proceeds going to The Giving Kitchen, $20 tickets include two full hours of Punch Bowl Social’s diner-inspired fare, craft beverages, access to games, and live music from New Junk City. Tickets can be purchased here for $20.

 

Architecture & Design

The design of Punch Bowl Social is as much a part of the experience as the food, drinks, and games. Thompson brings his love of architecture and design together to create gathering spaces that meld Mountain Lodge, Victorian, Industrial, and Mid-Century Modern design themes, creating spaces that are welcoming and inviting. Clean line silhouettes overlay warm oversized seating with faux stag heads, and bicycle taxidermy define an unexpected, hip ambiance.

 

Punch Bowl Social will open to the public at 9:00 pm on Saturday, March 24th following a ticketed party earlier in the evening.

BEER, BOURBON, AND BBQ 2018

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/25/18

Saturday, March 3rd

Atlantic Station: Noon to 6 pm

Trigger Agency host their annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ festival at Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Drive Suite 14250, Atlanta GA 30363 on March 3rd, 2018. The event will have two entry options: VIP Bacon & Whole Hog session beginning at Noon – 6 PM, and general admission entry will start at 2 PM – 6 PM.

At the event guest can taste over 60 beers, 40 different bourbons, and eat lots of southern style BBQ. Admission includes a souvenir sampling glass for guests to have unlimited beer and bourbon tastings. BBQ vendors will be on site fixing their most mouthwatering dishes. Barbeque selections will include pulled pork from whole hogs, ribs, brisket, chicken, and sausages with all the fixin’s you can imagine.

During the day guest can attend live seminars from master distilleries, brewmasters, and pit masters. On the main stage guest can listen to live music all day, participate in the bacon eating contest and Atlanta’s best beer belly contest. Guests are also invited to stop and visit some of the local vendors for hot sauces, BBQ accessories and much more.

Along with live music and all the libations, there will be hog heaven provided by pit master Bill Eason and The Little Red Pig Championship BBQ. The Little Red Pig Championship BBQ excels in the preparation of the highest quality Eastern North Carolina BBQ (Some of the Best), and Whole Hogs. We prepare Signature Sides such as Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, and Baked Potato Salad. Bill makes his own sauce, which is a “vinegar base” Sauce which compliments the Chopped BBQ and Whole Hog perfectly.

The VIP admission ticket price starts at $85; however, guaranteed to sell out. Regular admission advance tickets start at $39 and $25 for designated driver tickets.

Information here: www.beerandbourbon.com/show-info-0

3RD ANNUAL ATLANTA BRUNCH FEST

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/10/18

Saturday, March 10th, Noon – 4 pm


The 3rd annual Atlanta Brunch Fest will be held on Saturday, March 10th from 12 pm – 4 pm at Atlantic Station, with VIP entry from 11 am – noon. Close to 40 restaurants will be participating in the event and they will all bring their tastiest brunch items for the crowd to sample. There will be Bloody Mary’s, mimosas, Brunch Punch, as well as a selection of beer and wine to choose from. Live music as well as everyone’s favorite, DJ Q-Tip, will get the crowd moving. The list of restaurants and menu items will be added to the website soon. This year is a little different with several levels of ticket pricing with General Admission, Bottomless Drink Tickets, and VIP. General admission covers only your entry with food and drinks extra. $15 until March 1st, $20 after, and $25 the day of the event. Bottomless Drink Tickets include all of your drinks with food tastes from all restaurants at $3. They’re $45 before March 1, $50 after, and $60 day of the event. Finally, VIP tickets include all drinks and unlimited food from the VIP tent. These run $69 before March 1, $79 after, and not available the day of the event for purchase. More information at their site here: http://atlantabrunchfestival.com

PARK TAVERN IN PIEDMONT PARK PRESENTS MIDTOWN BRUNCHFEST

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/4/18

Featuring Bubbles, Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Rosé, Brunch Bites and More!

 

Sunday, February 25, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

Atlanta, GA – Imbibers and diners are invited to brunch the day away at Park Tavern’s Midtown Brunchfest on Sunday, February, 25, 2018. Beginning at 12:30 p.m., brunch lovers can nosh on delicious breakfast bowls, scrambled eggs served with crispy bacon, tater tots smothered and covered, toasted bagels served with cream cheese and cured salmon, a Krispy Kreme station with all the fixings including: whipped cream, strawberries and chocolate; a biscuit station with county ham and sausage; Park Tavern’s signature raw and special baked oysters; and much more. Partygoers can also enjoy libations such as mimosas, bloody marys served with fresh cocktail shrimp, Domaine Ste Michelle Brut Rosé, additional Domaine Ste Michelle champagnes, craft beers, a wide variety of wines, signature handcrafted cocktails and more.

 

For ages 21 and up, General Admission tickets are available beginning at $15 and include entry to the event, entertainment for the day, and two food or drink tickets. The All-Day Rosé VIP experience includes early entrance, all-day access to the Rosé Room, featuring six selections of rosé and champagne, bottomless mimosas, bottomless champagne, and two food or drink tickets for $45. Additional food station tickets will be available for purchase for $7 each. To purchase tickets, visit, https://www.xorbia.com/events/parktavern/midtown-brunchfest.

YOUR PIE GRANT PARK IS THROWING A BOOZE LAUNCH PARTY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/29/18

Friday, 2/2 from 5 pm to 10 pm

 

They have our alcohol permit and are super excited to host a boozy launch party to celebrate! They’ll have a week of specials leading up to the party on Friday as well as the deals that day. They’re launching with a solid craft beer line up (10 on draft + cans/bottles), wine (bottles & draft) AND seasonal cocktails (frozen, on the rocks, etc.).

Specials will include select: $3.14 craft beer pints, $4 glasses of wine and $5 cocktails.

Check out the craft beer menu: http://bit.ly/2DGJFwQ

Did you know you can also win FREE PIZZA for a year? They’re giving away a chance to win FREE PIZZA for a year, just share the event and tag friends to enter. Link to event to enter: https://www.facebook.com/events/200445217176865/

 

SIXTH ANNUAL UNCORKED ATLANTA WINE FESTIVAL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/23/18

JOIN PARK TAVERN IN PIEDMONT PARK FOR THE SIXTH ANNUAL UNCORKED ATLANTA WINE FESTIVAL HOSTED BY ATLANTA SPORT & SOCIAL CLUB

 

Featuring Over 50 Wine and Craft Beer Options, DJ Performances, Trivia, Games and More!

Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Atlanta, GA  — Back for the sixth rendition, wine connoisseurs are invited to the Uncorked Atlanta Wine Festival at Park Tavern hosted by Atlanta Sport & Social Club on Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Overlooking the picturesque Midtown skyline and Piedmont Park, revelers can enjoy over 50 varieties of complimentary wine and craft beer tastings, including an extensive list of cabernets, chardonnays, merlots, Park Tavern’s handcrafted brews, and much more, while jiving to DJ performances and challenging each other to wine-themed trivia, blind taste testing and much more.  Hungry partygoers can also nosh on local favorites including burgers, bowls, tacos, salads, sandwiches, fresh sushi and more. In addition to tastings, music and more, attendees will receive an Uncorked Atlanta tasting glass as a souvenir.  Tickets are available for ages 21 and up online for $42 and are $54 at the door. To purchase tickets or more information, visit www.uncorkedatlanta.com or www.parktavern.com.

SPIRAL ENTERTAINMENT’S OYSTERFEST IS BACK AT PARK TAVERN!

Festival Featuring Live Music, Ice-Cold Beer, Steamed, Fried, and Raw Oysters, Signature Fried Shrimp and More! 

Saturday, February 17, 2018, Beginning at 1 p.m.

Atlanta,  GA — Thousands of music and food loving festivalgoers can gather at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park to celebrate Oysterfest with Spiral Entertainment on Saturday, February 17, 2018.  Conveniently located on the Atlanta Beltline in the heart of Midtown, revelers can get shucked up on fresh, regional, fried, raw, and steamed oysters, Park Tavern’s signature fried shrimp, ice-cold brews, handcrafted cocktails and more.

 

With live music performances throughout the day, Coyote Anyway will crank up the amplifiers with a fresh, yet familiar tone at 2 p.m., before the Atlanta-based southern rock group, Moody Hollow, hits the stage. Then, Members Only, a tribute band bringing revelers back to the 80s, will keep the party rolling until Atlanta Funk Society takes the mic. The 12-piece funk band will fill the headliner spot, serving up classic hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s including: “Superbad” by James Brown, “Whatcha Gonna Do For Me” by Chaka Kahn, and of course, offer an unparalleled high energy performance that promises to be unforgettable. Doors open at 1 p.m. and music begins at 2 p.m. For ages 21 and up, general admission tickets are available starting at $10 at www.parktavern.com and https://www.xorbia.com/e/spiral/oysterfest2018.