RING IN 2016 AT RED PEPPER TAQUERIA IN BUCKHEAD

Thursday, December 31st at all day and into the night

Location: Red Pepper Taqueria

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 12/13/15
RING IN 2016 AT RED PEPPER TAQUERIA IN BUCKHEAD
Head to Red Pepper Taqueria in Buckhead this New Year’s Eve for an unforgettable, casual fiesta featuring live music, delicious Mexican cuisine, drinks and more.  Throughout the day, Red Pepper will be serving up $2 shots of MB Blanco Tequila, Fireball, and Coldcock, and $3 Tecate Beer, and select craft beer and $6 House Margaritas.  From 4 to 6 p.m. revelers and can enjoy a dozen Oysters for just $7 and $5 Skinny Margaritas. The live music kicks off at 9 p.m. and the full dinner menu will also be available.

About Red Pepper Taquería:
With two Atlanta locations, Red Pepper Taquería is considered one of Atlanta’s top dining destinations for Mexican cuisine. A direct reflection of Executive Chef and Owner Mimmo Alboumeh’s dedication and passion for always going above and beyond, Red Pepper Taquería features an impressive menu using only the finest and freshest locally sourced and organic ingredients and also offers an expansive tequila selection, local craft beers, signature cocktails and more.  Red Pepper Taquería is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and brunch on the weekends and is located at 2149 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 and in Buckhead at 3135 Piedmont Road Atlanta, GA 30305.  For more information, please visit www.eatredpepper.com.  Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @redpepperatl and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RedPepperAtlanta.

STK ATLANTA’S ‘EYES WIDE SHUT’ NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 12/13/15

JOIN STK ATLANTA FOR AN ‘EYES WIDE SHUT’ CELEBRATION THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE 

Featuring a Special Three-Course Prix Fixe Dinner, Wine Pairings, Live Entertainment, a Champagne Toast, DJ and More 

Thursday, December 31, 2015 Beginning at 5:30 P.M.

On New Year’s Eve, STK Atlanta will transform its stylish lounge and dining room into a private lair for its “Eyes Wide Shut” celebration where revelers are invited to indulge in an extravagant evening filled will mouthwatering cuisine, libations, live entertainment, a DJ, party favors, and more.

Beginning at 5:30 p.m., partygoers are invited to celebrate in the lounge or take advantage of three seating options for Executive Chef Alba’s specialty prix fixe menu featuring three delectable courses, and a wine pairing option. Seatings are available between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 and 9:00 p.m. for $75 or $125 with the wine pairing option. Diners wishing to ring in 2016 at STK Atlanta, can take advantage of dinner reservations starting at 9:30 p.m. for $100 or $150 with wine pairings and will be treated to complimentary masks, midnight toast, and a few extra surprises.  Reservations for the prix-fixe dinner seating options are required and can be placed by calling 404-793-0144 or by emailing TOGReservations@togrp.com.  For more information please visit www.stkhouse.com.

 

 

Eyes Wide Shut New Year’s Eve Menu

Amuse Bouche 

~ First Course ~

Choice of

Butternut Squash Soup

Caramelized Apples / Maple Crème Fraiche

Seared Jumbo Gulf Shrimp

Warm Fingerling Potato Salad / Grain Mustard / Romesco

Maine Sea Scallops

Parsnip / Grapes / Capers / Brown Butter

Country Style Pork Terrine

Pickled Vegetables / Grain Mustard Crème Fraiche

~ Second Course ~

Choice of

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Celeriac Puree / Heirloom Carrots / Chanterelle Mushrooms / Cabernet Reduction

Halibut

Quinoa Salad / Basil Puree / Yuzu Butter

Seared Lamb Loin

Gnocchi / Cippolini Onions / Sweet Peas / Mint Jus

Roasted Pheasant Breast

Confit-Sweet Potato Hash / Dried Fruit Mostarda / Truffle Jus

~ Third Course ~

Dessert Platter for Two

 House Made Mini Popsicle

Champagne Float

Pistachio Cake

Raspberry Mousse / Champagne Glaze / Tangerine Sorbet

 

Dulce De Leche Cheesecake

Caramelized Pears

ABOUT STK: 
STK is a unique concept that artfully blends the modern steakhouse and chic lounge into one, offering a dynamic, fine dining experience with the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse. STK distinguishes itself by focusing on the social experience with a sleek, contemporary design and an in-house DJ who creates an infectious, high-energy vibe. The menu features reimagined classic American cuisine with signature dishes like bite-sized Lil’ BRGs made with Wagyu beef, Lobster Mac & Cheese, and, of course, the highest quality steak. STK defines the modern fine dining experience with incredible food, world-class service and the perfect atmosphere. STK has locations in New York City, Washington DC, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, London, and Milan with additional locations coming soon to Dallas, Toronto, and Orlando. For more information about STK, please visit www.stkhouse.com.

STK Atlanta is located at 1075 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta on the corner of Peachtree and 12th Streets in the 12th & Midtown development. Stay connected on Twitter at www.twitter.com/STKAtlanta and Instagram at @eatstk #stkatlanta.

LADYBIRD TO OPEN “GROVE” OUTDOOR SPACE

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 12/13/15

TWO YEARS IN THE MAKING, LADYBIRD TO OPEN “GROVE” OUTDOOR SPACE ALONG THE BELTLINE IN LATE JANUARY 2016

 

Restaurant’s Outdoor Space Will Be Transformed to House Outdoor Bar Inside a Vintage Camper, Seating For 120, Teepees, Ping Pong, & More

 

Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall—the Atlanta restaurant and bar that opened in September of 2014 and serves campfire-inspired cuisine—will expand to include a more than 4000-square-foot outdoor “grove” with a bar. Located at Mile Marker 9.25, Ladybird was the first outdoor-oriented restaurant to open on the Atlanta BeltLine’s acclaimed Eastside Trail. The BeltLine is a former 22-mile industrial rail corridor that has recently been transformed into a popular and extensive city loop, with bike paths, walking trails, public art exhibitions, and more.

 

After reaching an agreement with the BeltLine to activate the property adjacent to the restaurant, Ladybird is planning to begin landscape work this month on what will informally be known as “the Grove.” This component was part of owner Michael Lennox’s original vision for the restaurant and will be a natural extension of the existing space and patio. The design will further crystallize Ladybird’s aesthetic, which takes cues from national parks, camping, and westward travels.

 

Plans for the Grove include flanking its four corners with large teepees, each with seating for four to six people. Ladybird’s outdoor seating will be more than doubled. Expect patio furniture arranged in clusters with Adirondack chairs and retro metal gliders, as well as a number of communal, beer garden tables. The dog-friendly space will be just inches from the BeltLine, welcoming passersby and serving as a spot to hang out and people-watch. An abundance of bike racks will be available for guests arriving on two wheels. A vintage camper will house the Grove’s outdoor bar, and strands of string lights will illuminate two Ping-Pong tables for nighttime games. Live musical performances will be a regular weekend feature.

 

Intended as a natural retreat to enjoy the outdoors, the Grove will serve a separate drinks-only menu, including bottled cocktails. Ladybird’s full food and drinks menu will continue to be offered throughout the rest of the restaurant.

RENDERING OF GROVE BY LAUREN ASHLEE SEABOLT

 

ABOUT LADYBIRD GROVE & MESS HALL

Opened in 2014, Ladybird is located in Atlanta’s historic Old Fourth Ward neighborhood at 684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. NE. It is the first outdoor-oriented restaurant and bar to open along the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail, at Mile Marker 9.25. An in-town home away from home for Atlanta’s adventure seekers, Ladybird offers elevated campfire cuisine for dinner, lunch, and weekend brunch, and focuses on sharable dishes that rotate based on local availability. The beverage program features craft cocktails, wine, local beer, alongside housemade juices and sodas. The restaurant has been featured in Southern Living, Garden & Gun, Travel + Leisure, and many more.

 

www.ladybirdatlanta.com

CAMP OUT FOR CANCER AT RED PEPPER TAQUERIA

Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th at 11 am

Location: Red Pepper Taqueria Briarcliff

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 12/9/15

SURVIVOR RADIO FOUNDATION TO CAMP OUT FOR CANCER AT RED PEPPER TAQUERIA
 
Two-Day Fundraising Event at the Briarcliff Location Beginning Friday, December 11, 2015

Atlanta, Georgia (December 7, 2015) – Survivor Radio, a Georgia 501c3 Not-For-Profit Corporation, will be “Camping Out For Cancer” at Red Pepper Taqueria’s Briarcliff location this Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12, 2015. The two-day fundraising event will help raise money and gifts for children with cancer during the holiday season. Patrons are encouraged to drop off a monetary donation and/or an unwrapped toy in exchange for a complimentary queso dip and bring pictures of loved ones with cancer, which will be displayed on the Survivor Radio tent.

Survivor Radio, a digital station featuring an upbeat mix of music across multiple formats and talk content that includes the sharing of personal stories about cancer, interviews, and information about the latest in cancer research and treatment, will be streaming live throughout the two-day fundraiser.  An inspirational celebration of all cancer survivors and everyone who has family, friends or loved ones who have been impacted by the disease, Survivor Radio continues to raise money for patients that may need help with medical bills, a ride to chemotherapy treatments, food, medicine or even help fulfilling a bucket list. The radio station component, located at www.survivorradio.org, is a connecting point for cancer survivors and fighters and those who love them, and will offer support and encouragement to the entire Survivor Radio listener family.

For more information visit, www.survivorradio.org or email webmaster@survivorradio.org. The mobile app in the Google Play Store and the Apple app store is available for download, free of cost.

What:

Survivor Radio’s Camp Out for Cancer at Red Pepper Taqueria

When:  

Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12, 2015
11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Where: 

Red Pepper Taqueria – Briarcliff
2149 Briarcliff Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

Connect:

Website – eatredpepper.com
Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RedPepperAtlanta
Instagram & Twitter – @redpepperatl
About Red Pepper Taquería:
With two Atlanta locations, Red Pepper Taquería is considered one of Atlanta’s top dining destinations for Mexican cuisine. A direct reflection of Executive Chef and Owner Mimmo Alboumeh’s dedication and passion for always going above and beyond, Red Pepper Taquería features an impressive menu using only the finest and freshest locally sourced and organic ingredients.  Red Pepper Taquería is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and brunch on the weekends and is located at 2149 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 and in Buckhead at 3135 Piedmont Road Atlanta, GA 30305.  For more information, please visit www.eatredpepper.com.  Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @redpepperatl and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RedPepperAtlanta.

SECOND SELF ‘TILL NEXT YEAR TOURS

Friday, December 18th and Saturday, December 19th at 6pm and 1 pm

Location: Second Self

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 12/6/2015

Fri, Dec. 18th (6–9pm) & Sat., Dec. 19th (1–4pm)

 

 

Second Self will host one last weekend “hurrah” before temporarily halting their tasting room hours this winter to undergo construction. They’re tapping the below brews from over the past year to celebrate. Meatballerz food truck will be on site during Friday’s tours and coffee from Land of a Thousand Hills will be at the brewery for purchase on Saturday. $12 tours include a tasting of up to 36 oz. of beer samples.

 

BEER ON TAP:

  • Red Hop Rye
  • Thai Wheat
  • Olde Oyl
  • Molè Porter
  • Devil’s Molè
  • Gose
  • Four Roses Barrel Aged Red Hop Rye
  • Smooth Ambler 7 Year Rye Barrel Aged Red Hop Rye
  • Smooth Ambler 10 Year Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Hop Rye
  • Smooth Ambler 7 Year Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Hop Rye
  • Four Roses Barrel Aged Bleeding Heart
  • Four Roses Barrel Aged Mole Porter

 

About Second Self Beer Company

 

Founders Jason Santamaria and Chris Doyle started Second Self as a home brewing experiment ten years ago, and released their highly acclaimed beers to the public in fall 2014. The two met in college at Georgia Tech and bonded over a shared passion for good beer. Chris went on to work at Atlanta’s Sweetwater Brewery and earned his certificate from the American Brewers Guild Craft Brewers Apprenticeship program. Jason has a background in food and business. Second Self’s beers are brewed with only fresh ingredients like blue ginger and lemongrass (never dried ingredients or extracts), and each brew is designed to be paired with food. After a successful first year in business, they recently announced expansion plans for 2016. Please see here for a press release. Second Self’s brewery is located at 1311 Logan Circle NW, Atlanta, GA.

 

www.secondselfbeer.com

PROHIBITION 6TH ANNIVERSARY & FAREWELL PARTY

Tuesday, December 8th at 6pm

Location: Prohibition

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 12/2/15

On Tuesday, December 8th join us as we raise our glasses to celebrate our 6th Year Anniversary & Farewell Party. Complimentary Cocktails by Angel’s Envy between 6pm-7pm.

ANNOUNCEMENT about Prohibition & Andrews Entertainment District:

After 13 years in Buckhead, Andrews Entertainment District will be closing after its New Year’s Eve party.  These venues include: East Andrews, The Atlanta Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre, Stout Irish Sports Pub, Cellar 56, Czar Ice Bar,  Stillhouse Craft Burgers & Moonshine,  Burn Social Club, Prohibition, and Sal’s Pizzeria.

 

“We are grateful for the many years of patronage.  Please come by in the days to come, and say goodbye to a Buckhead institution.  The Atlanta Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre, has a stellar closing line up: Steve-O, Norm Macdonald, Bryan Callen, George Wallace, and T.J. Miller who will be performing our New Year’s Eve show.  The rest of the venues will be having specials and tastings.”

 

“Our future is bright, and we will have many new announcements in the coming weeks and months ahead,” said Andrews Entertainment District President Steve de Haan.

 

Our deepest gratitude for the many years of joyous memories, laughs, celebrations, and friendships!

 

The Team at Andrews Entertainment District

 

ACWORTH BEER FESTIVAL: PORTER SEASON

Saturday, November 14th at 1pm

Location: Downtown Acworth

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/30/2015

In quaint city in far North Atlanta is a cute downtown full of locally owned bars, restaurants, shops, and many things to do. The city of Acworth is beautiful and a great place to hold a beer fest! You get all the small city charm and all the fun of a beer fest in one place! We hadn’t been to the Acworth Beer Festival before and had a blast, as well as enjoyed the beautiful November weather and all the porter/stout we could drink. That being said, porter season is in full swing, we dove into this experience full force.

IMG_8155We found some great beers from local breweries around Georgia. We can’t be happier that our friends at Southern Sky Brewery is finally putting their products out at beer festivals and even more exciting was we got to FINALLY try the Schwarzchild Porter. It’s an English-Style Robust porter dark porter full of malt but drinks more like a stout. It was smooth, chocolatey, expresso-forward, and dark, but a hint of sweet, just like we like it! They are having their big opening January 23rd, you know we’ll be there! Check out their Facebook page about the event here.

Speaking of Stouts, what’s better than Big Shanty Graham Cracker Stout from Burnt Hickory Brewery? Nothing. It’s one of our favorite beers being brewed in Atlanta. It has that malt that we love along with the smooth finish of almost a chocolate/expresso, yet has a hint of sweet from the actual graham crackers and honey they use when they brew. It’s pretty sublime. In the same vein, another one of our favorite Stouts in Atlanta is Red Hare’s Sticky Stout. It’s a little bitterer than some of the other ones but it still is smooth and malty, but very drinkable.

IMG_8156Finally, another surprise was the River Street Praline Brown Ale from Eagle Creek Brewing Co out of Statesboro. Don’t be fooled by the name, there is no pralines used in the making of this beer! But how does it taste like candied pralines? It’s their strong caramel and chocolate flavors they use with specialty malts that just taste nutty! Also they age the beer in Madagascar Vanilla. This beer is smooth and tasty. You should try it if you like strong ales, stouts, and porters.

Another successful beer festivals under our belt and enjoying the brewery explosion in Atlanta. It’s been so great getting out and trying new beers and finding new favorites. We will be looking for these in our favorite watering holes this winter. Atlanta Beer Festivals put on this festival. They have some fun new experiences coming up this winter with Atlanta Wine Festival on January 16th, 2 sessions of Winter Beer Festival on January 30th and the just announced Atlanta Brunch Festival on March 5th. Here’s a link to their site! http://atlantabeerfestivals.com/

RATION & DRAM THREE TAVERNS BEER LUNCH

Saturday, December 5th at 11am

Location: Three Taverns Brewery and Ration & Dram

Posted by Liz and John Attaway 11/29/15

On Saturday, December 5th, Ration & Dram will be hosting a beer lunch with Three Taverns Brewery in Decatur, GA. Guests will start with a tour of the brewery at 11am, then head to Ration & Dram for BBQ and beers at noon. The menu will include pulled pork (with a sweet tea & juniper brine), brisket (with a cocoa & coffee rub), and smoked chicken. Each course will be paired with sides and beer from Three Taverns.

The cost is $50 per person, and interested guests are invited to call Ration & Dram at 678.974.8380 to reserve a seat.

THE COCKENTRICE PRESENTS: SATURDAY IN SPAIN

Saturday, December 5th at 3pm

Location: The Cockentrice

JOIN COCKENTRICE FOR A ‘SATURDAY IN SPAIN’ HOSTED BY CHEESE EXPERT HANNAH THOMPSON & CHEF KEVIN OUZTS
 
Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/24/2015
 
Featuring Tasty Tapas-Style Bites, Cheese and Spanish Wine Pairings 
 
Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Atlanta, GA (November 23, 2015)– Executive Chef Kevin Ouzts and his culinary team at The Cockentrice have joined together with cheese expert Hannah Thompson for an afternoon of Spanish wine tastings, tapas-style bites, cheese pairings, and more on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 3 to 5 p.m. Featuring six wines from Spain by B&L Brands, The Cockentrice invites attendees to enjoy an array of Spanish wines paired and mouthwatering bites for just $45 a person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are available at  www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2465753.  For more information, please call The Cockentrice at (470) 428-2733 or visit www.thecockentrice.com.

WHAT:

A Saturday in Spain at The Cockentrice

WHEN: 

Saturday, December 5, 2015
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WHERE:

The Cockentrice at Krog Street Market

  99 Krog Street NE Suite V
Atlanta, GA 30307 
COST:
$45 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
 
CONNECT:
 Twitter – @cockentrice
 Instagram – @thecockentrice

 Facebook – Facebook.com/thecockentrice

About The Cockentrice: 
A celebration of charcuterie and meat cookery, The Cockentrice melds traditional and modern cooking techniques plucked from the rich heritage of the Southern United States and beyond.  Open in Krog Street Market in Atlanta, Ga. and owned and led by Executive Chef Kevin Ouzts, the new American charcuterie restaurant features a decisive menu utilizing the preeminent ingredients he has become known for at The Spotted Trotter. With on-site butchers purveying the finest pastured meats and cheese mongers partnering hand-in-hand with premium local dairies, it’s The Cockentrice’s mission to pay tribute to the farmers and its fiercely supportive food community by making food the right way with every dish.  The restaurant also has an expansive patio and a full bar featuring craft cocktails, local brews, wine and more. The Cockentrice is located at Krog Street Market, 99 Krog Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. For more information, visit  www.thecockentrice.com or call 470.428.2733.  Stay connected on Twitter at @cockentrice and on Instagram at @thecockentrice.

FARM BURGER + THREE TAVERNS BEER DINNER

Wednesday, December 2nd at 7:30pm

Location: Farm Burger

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FARM BURGER: http://www.farmburger.net/
Posted by Liz and John Attaway on 11/19/2015
On Wednesday, December 2nd, Farm Burger is partnering with Atlanta’s Three Taverns Brewery for their “Farm Burger, Without the Burger” beer dinner series, this time at Farm Burger’s Buckhead location (3365 Piedmont Road NE). The lamb & beer dinner will be the 11th supper in the much-loved series, in which Farm Burger’s chefs turn the burger joint into a full-service restaurant for an evening to cook a multi-course meal (no burgers allowed!).
Farm Burger Chef Stella Dillard is preparing the 4-course dinner featuring local, pasture-raised lamb from Darby Farms and the best local produce, all paired with Three Tavern beer, with fall/winter brews and limited releases. Courses will include candied lamb neck, lamb sausage & Sapelo Island clams, lamb tacos, lamb belly roulade-meat and three, local root vegetables, heirloom and Southern grains, salty oat brownies and more.
Limited tickets are available for $45 and can be purchased by calling 404.816.0603.
ABOUT FARM BURGER
Jason Mann and George Frangos founded Farm Burger in Decatur, GA, in 2010. Farm Burger is a group of 100% grassfed and locally-sourced burger restaurants with locations around Atlanta (Decatur, Buckhead, Dunwoody), in Asheville, NC, and in California (Berkeley and Marin), with more to come, including Nashville, TN, and Huntsville, AL. Farm Burger’s design employs green and sustainable practices – relaxed and simple with a clean, modern yet rural aesthetic. The seasonal and locally sourced menu features burgers including beef, pork, chicken, and veggie burgers, fries, farm salads, and sides like slow-cooked local greens and red mule gouda grits. Their beverage program includes milkshakes, floats, wine, and beer. Farm Burger’s mission is to make ethical eating easy.