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MILTON’S CUISINE & COCKTAILS EXPLORES THE FLAVORS OF FALL AT HARVEST & VINE WINE DINNER OCT. 15

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/2/23

Sunday, October 15 from 5-7 pm

Popular Seed-to-Fork Dining Destination Features DAOU Vineyards Pairings during Annual Al Fresco Feast in Milton’s Acre

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Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails executive chef Dean Wenzel invites guests to indulge in the essence of autumn during the annual Harvest & Vine Wine Dinner served al fresco in Milton’s Acre, the restaurant’s onsite garden. The Crabapple restaurant is partnering with highly acclaimed DAOU Vineyards to create the perfect pairings for the four-course menu. Milton’s is serving the dinner family-style to ensure a communal celebration of food, friendship and the fall season.

Tickets for the four-course dinner are $150 per person plus tax (includes gratuity, excludes tax). Rain or shine, Milton’s has the dinner covered with a tented backup plan to ensure this remarkable evening goes off without a hitch.

12TH ANNUAL SUNDAY SUPPER SOUTH

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/2/23

SUNDAY SUPPER SOUTH – THE ANNUAL BENEFIT SUPPORTING THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION® – RETURNS TO ATLANTA FOR ITS 12TH YEAR ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 AT PONCE CITY MARKET

Hosted by Renowned, James Beard Award-Winning Chef Anne Quatrano of W.H. Stiles Fish Camp, Bacchanalia, & Star Provisions 

Celebrating Rising Chefs in Atlanta

Friends and guests will celebrate Atlanta’s rising chefs and engage all five senses to raise funds for the James Beard Foundation®, when Sunday Supper South returns to Ponce City Market on Sunday, October 15. This year’s event will be hosted again by James Beard Award-winner Anne Quatrano, beloved Atlanta chef and owner of Bacchanalia, Star Provisions Market & Cafe, and W.H. Stiles Fish Camp. Tickets are now available here.

The chef lineup, below, will spotlight up-and-coming local chefs influencing the region’s ever-evolving dining scene, and their unique creations will reflect the best of the city’s cuisine in a collective harvest feast.

Festivities will begin at 5:30pm with a cocktail reception at Ponce City Market’s new residential building Signal House. The cocktail hour will highlight the beverage side of Atlanta’s dining experience with drinks from local industry vets and passed hors d’oeuvres. Following, guests will gather around festive tables at The Shed, Ponce City Market’s open-air gathering space alongside the Atlanta BeltLine, to enjoy an elevated, family-style, farm-to-table dinner showcasing the latest and greatest of Atlanta’s creative talents. Chefs will prepare seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms through Retaaza on Big Green Egg, the event’s official grilling partner and sponsor. Retaaza is a Georgia-based social enterprise that is on a mission to make local food more accessible and affordable by directly supporting communities’ farmers through food rescue and more, reconnecting the state’s consumers to their food, and feeding families struggling with food insecurity.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the James Beard Foundation, which celebrates and supports the people behind America’s food culture, while pushing for new standards in the restaurant industry to create a future where all have the opportunity to thrive. Through the mantra of Good Food for Good®, the organization is committed to providing chefs and other leaders in the food community with the support, tools, and resources they need to make our food culture more sustainable, equitable, and delicious for everyone.

This is the seventh year that Sunday Supper South will take place at Ponce City Market. Since first opening in 2015, Ponce City Market has been credited as a catalyst for revitalizing Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood. It has become a must-visit place on travelers’ Atlanta bucket lists, a beacon in Atlanta’s skyline, and a destination for locals to gather, shop, eat, work, and live. 

AMORE E AMORE PRESENTS A NIGHTMARE ON HIGHLAND THIS OCTOBER 

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/2/23

Celebrating the Spookiest Time of Year With a Month of Frights, Delights, Monster Halloween Bash and Two Costume Contests

Family-Friendly and Adults Only Reservations Now Available

The countdown to Halloween is on at Amore e Amore in Inman Park. Throughout the month of October, guests will be treated to a monthlong Halloween-themed pop-up, a Nightmare on Highland, filled with ghostly decor, chilling delights, and wickedly delicious Italian cuisine curated by Professor Giovanni, specialty cocktails and much more. The grand finale? Not one, but two high-energy Halloween parties, complete with costume contests and plenty of bone-chilling surprises, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. 


Beginning at 4:30 p.m., and with additional seatings at 4:45 p.m. and 5 p.m., on Saturday, October 28th, Mama Gale and the team at Amore e Amore are kicking off the Halloween festivities with three family-friendly seatings. Kids 12 and under can compete for hair-raising prizes in a family-friendly costume competition while feasting on a spooktacular kids menu featuring pizza bites, meatballs, and child-sized portion of fan favorite entrees such as cheese ravioli, fettuccine alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs and more is available for $20. As moonlight creeps into the sky, revelers ages 21 and over are invited to an adults-only dinner where they can indulge in a four-course pre-fixe menu for $100 per person plus alcohol, tax and gratuity. With seatings at 8 p.m., 8:15 p.m., and 8:30 p.m., guests can sip on chilling cocktails like the Witch’s Brew and Vampire Kiss, as costumed connoisseurs compete for prizes and bragging rights in a spirited costume contest.

 For more information or to make a reservation for a Nightmare on Highland, visit www.amoreeamore.com or call 404-600-2176. Amore e Amore is conveniently located at 467 N Highland Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30307. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @eatamoreatl.

THE BLIND PIG PARLOUR BAR GETS INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT WITH WICKED PIG POP-UP STARTING SEPT. 29

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/30/23

 The Blind Pig Parlour Bar lures guests to eat, drink and be scary at its newest pop-up experience—The Wicked Pig. Starting Friday, Sept. 29, the Buckhead speakeasy is transforming into a hauntingly fun destination boasting spine-tingling décor, and a mesmerizing vibe. Guests can sip on a variety of creative Halloween-themed cocktails and sink their teeth into light bites inspired by the spooky season.

Among the spooky sippers and shots served in syringes are:

  • Rosemary’s Baby – jalapeño-infused El Jimador, blackberry-rosemary syrup, lemon, and Cointreau
  • Pumpkin spice espresso martini – coffee liqueur, cold brew, and orange topped with chai foam
  • Schizophrenia – Old Forester, Banhez mezcal, rosemary simple, black walnut bitters, and orange bitters
  • I Put a Spell on You – pink lemonade vodka, butterfly pea-infused Chareau, grapefruit, and soda water
  • Vampire’s Kiss – Banhez mezcal, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, and lemon
  • B12 shot – vanilla vodka, Frangelico, and lemon
  • Adrenaline shot – Captain Morgan, dry Curaçao, Drambuie, and grapefruit

Halloween-themed light bites include:

  • CharCUTerie if you dare – sliced meats and cheeses, fruit, and accompaniments ($20)
  • Black bean hummus – served with carrots and pita ($8)
  • Buffalo tempura cauliflower – served with blue cheese dressing ($10)
  • Mummy dogs – phyllo-wrapped hot dog with dipping sauces ($10)
  • Spooky deviled eggs ($8)
  • Pumpkin cheesecake jar ($6)
  • Flaming s’more ($10)

The Wicked Pig will be open Wednesday-Saturday starting Sept. 29-Nov. 4 from 5 p.m. until late. Reservations are strongly recommended through OpenTable. Walk-ins are available at the bar on a first-come, first-served basis. The Wicked Pig may be reserved for small parties and special events any day of the week.

The Wicked Pig is located at 128 East Andrews Dr., NE in Atlanta. For more information, visit theblindpigparlourbar.com.

UNLEASH YOUR INNER PASTA PRO AT ENZO ON NATIONAL PASTA DAY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/26/23

Tuesday, October 17 at 6pm

In honor of National Pasta Day on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, ENZO Steakhouse & Bar will be hosting a special Pasta Making Class led by Executive Chef Andrea Montobbio beginning at 6 p.m. Open to all skill levels, Chef Andrea will guide class goers through the art of making pasta from start to finish during a two-hour interactive and hands-on experience. While sipping on wine and noshing on charcuterie and antipasti, participants will create their own pasta dinner to enjoy that evening and make enough to have seconds to take home along with one of Chef Andrea’s fan favorite pasta sauces. Tickets to ENZO’s Pasta Making Class are $125 per person and available at enzo-itl.com. Space is limited. Located in the Town at Trilith at 300 Trilith Pkwy, Suite 230, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @enzoitl. 

LIVE! AT THE BATTERY ANNOUNCES OCTOBER, NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2023 EVENTS LINEUP

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/26/23

Football Watch Parties, Live NFC Fight Event, Heroes and Villains Halloween Party, NYE Live! Hollywood Nights & More

 Live! at The Battery – the entertainment destination located in the heart of The Battery Atlanta – announces its events lineup for October, November and December 2023, plus ongoing happenings like Freedom Friday and Silent Disco Saturday.

  • College Football & Professional Football Game Watch Parties – The thrills of football are back on the field and available to watch at all the venues right inside Live! at the Battery Atlanta with the ultimate football experience! From one of the biggest screens in the Southeast inside Sports and Social Atlanta to VIP booth experiences and Bull Riding inside of PBR, the liveliest atmosphere in all of Atlanta starts here. Fans can enjoy a huge selection of game day food like shareable nachos and mouth-watering burgers while enjoying Coors Light Bucket specials! 
  • Heroes & Villains – A Live! Halloween Party (Friday., Oct. 27, 8pm-2am) – Things are getting spooky at Live! this October with a Heroes & Villains themed Halloween party! Guests are invited to don their best costumes for a night of exhilarating suspense, where forces of good clash with the shadows of evil in an epic showdown of fun. Featuring great music, craft cocktails and memorable photo opps – this is a can’t-miss event. Tickets will be available here. 
  • Wizards & Wands (Saturday, Nov. 18, 8pm-1am) – This Fall, Live! At the Battery is conjuring up a magical experience full of wonder and sorcery with fan favorite witches and wizards. Potterheads are invited to don their finest robes representing their house or favorite character and be immersed in spellbinding ambiance, complete with flickering candles and mystical marvels. Tickets are available here. 
  • NFC Fight Night (Friday, Dec. 8, 7pm-midnight) – Live! at the Battery is hosting their second National Fighting Championship (NFC) event this winter. The adrenaline-filled night will feature live professional and amateur MMA and Muay Thai fights. Fight attendees will have the chance to be a part of the non-stop action during 12+ Fights in the NFC cage at one of the most exciting and new environments for watching live fights. Plus, there will be fan-favorite drinks and an official after party next door at PBR. The event will be 18 and up with certain areas being 21 and up. Tickets are available here.
  • Tinsel Tavern (Nov., 30 through Dec., 23, excluding select dates) – Live! at The Battery will once again be home to popular holiday pop-up bar Tinsel Tavern throughout the merriest time of year. Featuring an explosion of tinsel and twinkling lights, holiday-inspired cocktails and small bites, photo moments, themed nights and more, the whimsical experience is a can’t-miss holiday spot. More details to come.
  • NYE Live! Hollywood Nights (Sunday, Dec. 31, 8pm-2am) – Live! at the Battery is rolling out the red carpet and flashing lights for New Year’s Eve! Guests can be the star of the party with exclusive access to all the venues during this Hollywood Nights-themed event. Ticket packages include entertainment with live music, unforgettable photo-op moments and a midnight champagne toast featuring the Times Square Ball Drop on a 32-ft LED screen! Call up the glam squad and prepare for a night of glitz and glam to ring in the New Year. Tickets will be available here later this month.

A one-of-a-kind place to catch sports, dine in style, sip cold beer and craft cocktails, play games and do a bit of bull riding and line dancing, Live! at The Battery plays host to some of Atlanta’s most fun food and drink events. Ongoing happenings include:

  • Freedom Friday, which welcomes military personnel, vets, first responders and public service members to skip the line, get free cover (credentials required) and enjoy drink specials every first Friday of the month.
  • Silent Saturday, inviting guests to grab a pair of headphones and get in the groove with beats from local DJs.

YOUR 3RD SPOT TO CONNECT THE SIGNS WITH SIGNATURE ZODIAC PARTY ON OCT. 4

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/26/23

In-House Horoscope Readings, Giveaways and Tasty Treats Will Accompany Launch of 12 Zodiac-Inspired Cocktails

             It is written in the stars: Your 3rd Spot is the place to be Wednesday, Oct. 4 7:30pm. Atlanta’s best social dining experience—and one of the nation’s top bars—has launched a new menu of 12 zodiac-inspired cocktails aligned to the tastes of each sign. To celebrate, it will host a party with zodiac-themed giveaways and treats. Guests can make connections with compatible signs over arcade, board and yard games and get a tailored horoscope reading from an in-house astrologist.

Some highlights of the cocktail menu include:

  • ATLemon Drop: If your birthday falls on the day of the party, you might want to order the Libra-inspired ATLemon Drop, a refreshing and balanced blend of Reposado tequila, limoncello and lemon juice.
  • Greenhouse Mule: Inspired by the outgoing Scorpio, the intense flavors of ginger beer and candied ginger are paired with elderflower liqueur and fresh lime juice.
  • Dr’ink: The duality of the Gemini personality is the concept of this black-and-white cocktail made with rum, mezcal and cinnamon-charcoal agave and served with a Y3S-themed temporary tattoo.
  • Centenni’Ol Fashioned: An opinionated Aquarius will gravitate to this Georgia-inspired twist on the old fashioned made with house-infused peach bourbon, aromatic bitters and orange zest.
  • ecause Your 3rd Spot is a social experience, four shareable drinks have been developed to encompass the four elements of the zodiac signs: earth, fire, water and air. These drinks are presented creatively and camera-ready for a memorable TikTok or Instagram post. Some highlights include:
  • Love Bird Cage (Air): Love is in the air with hibiscus-infused tequila, passion fruit liqueur, lime juice, cranberry juice and soda water served in beautiful “love bird” glasses that are brought to the guest in a birdcage.
  • Cocktail Tr33 (Earth): For the guest who wants to try everything, the Cocktail Tr33 features a sampling of five best-selling cocktails: the Westside margarita, Peachtree tea, ATLemon Drop, mai tai and sangria.

The full cocktail menu can be found here along with a link to each sign’s corresponding daily horoscope. For more information, please visit your3rdspot.com.

DRAGON CON 2023: COME ON BARBIE LET’S GO PARTY!

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/25/23

Last year we said, “Every year, Dragon Con takes on a life of its own.” This year again was no different with fun trends like The Loyal Order of the Ribbon growing and even making the Dragon Con schedule, as well as the influx of Barbie and Super Mario Brothers. We’ve never seen so many Princess Peaches! That’s all on top of the fantastic cosplay, Mardi Gras vibes, Indepth panels, snaps with celebrities, themed parties, and live performances! 

Trends 

Not only was the Barbie movie with Margot Robbie a huge hit, so was her dress! Barbies in all shapes and sizes emerged this Dragon Con like a swarm of pink and blonde. You’d see gaggles of them taking photos and laughing. Not only did they do the new dress, but there were also barbies in boxes, themed barbies, and barbie mashups with other cosplays. Then, on the other hand, the huge 80’s and 90’s game returned to the big screen, Super Mario Brothers. This was the biggest surprise to see so many of them, every character too from groups with Princess Peach, Mario, Luigi, and even Yoshi. This was mostly group costumes, couples, or friends, not lone cosplayers. The group makes more of an impact. We accidentally ran into a horde of them taking photos at the Hilton. Wow! There were so many. Finally, The Loyal Order of the ribbon is going STRONG again this year. More and more people had multiple ribbons, attended swaps, made the Dragon Con schedule, and even had a big competition for most. We think someone had upwards of 200 last we checked.  

Panels 

We’re not going to lie, this year was weird with the actors and writers’ strike and not being about to talk about movies or shows these celebrities were in, working on now, or upcoming. We attended the Elija Wood panel where they talked about a day they would like to relieve over and over, about their lives, families, memories, and more. We’re sure that people really wanted to talk to him about Frodo, but the questions were good anyway and we had a good time listening to a more personal panel. Dragon Con did a good job keeping it fun and light! Plus, we were surprised how many people wanted to attend this panel without even talking about any shows or movies! The panel was bursting at the seams with people and even more wanted in!  

Where are they now? 

There were some stark drops in several cosplays that were dominant last year. The biggest ones are Stranger Things and Eddie Munson. There were a few people sprinkled about with Hellfire Club t-shirts but not the groups and numbers as last year. Another one was there were visibly fewer blow-up dinosaurs this year. Being large and hot inside, we don’t blame them for not suiting up this year, but we thought we would see more since they trended high last year. And lastly, our beloved Deadpool, this has really fallen off the map this year, we may have seen two which is an interesting development.  

You must check out our photo journal of all our favorite cosplays, bots, costumes, and moments! 

THE DONNER PARTY 2023 – HALLOWEEN THEMED DINNER WITH HENRY ZEBROWSKI

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/25/23

Star of “Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell” and “The Last Podcast On The Left”,
Henry Zebrowski, invites you to a unique, gory Halloween dinner!

Vaguely Specific Productions is throwing a Donner Party Dinner Hosted by Henry Zebrowski

at Ammazza on October 11 at 7 pm

With a devious menu cooked up by local rockstar chef Mike LaSage

Henry Zebrowski, known for his starring roles in “Your Pretty FaceIs Going To Hell” and “The Last Podcast on the Left,” cordially invites you to an exceptional Halloween soirée – The Donner Party. This night of macabre indulgence is set to take place on October 11 at 7:00 pm at the hauntingly atmospheric Ammazza in Atlanta. Prepare for a chilling culinary adventure as Mike Lasage, celebrated chef, crafts a four-course dining experience that pushes the boundaries of the ordinary. Drawing inspiration from the infamous Donner Party saga, the menu promises to delight the taste buds while delivering shockingly memorable presentations. You’ll walk around the venue and visit the different Donner Party Stations for incredible food and a chance to meet your fellow horror-lovers. To top all off, the master of darkness himself, Henry Zebrowski, will be there visiting with guests and guiding the evening. Henry’s wildly popular podcast “The Last Podcast on the Left,” covers all the darkest corners our world has to offer, both imagined and real. One particular episode detailing the harrowing tale of The Donner Party inspired this Halloween spectacle.

Mike Lasage is a celebrated Atlanta chef and restaurant owner. Starting as the sous chef at P’cheen in the Old Fourth Ward, he went on to own and operate Bone Lick BBQ. His vast knowledge of all things meat and his unique take on the fringe world will come together for one night only as he creates a menu no one will forget.

Tickets will move fast, and pricing is subject to change closer to the date. So don’t delay. Grab your tickets now, and don’t miss out on any of the fun!

Tickets: https://www.atldonnerparty.com/

THE WURST BEER HALL PARTNERS WITH ELEMENTAL SPIRITS CO TO CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/23/23

Summer Roadshow Dinner Series Makes Final Stop of Season with German Food & Wine Pairing

Thursday, September 28

                           

The Wurst Beer Hallis collaborating with Poncey-Highland wine and spirits shop Elemental Spirits Co. Thursday, Sept. 28 for the final #HungryandCurious Summer Roadshow dinner of the season.

This special Oktoberfest dinner will be held on the restaurant’s communal outdoor patio, where guests can mingle under twinkling lights and sample three courses featuring platters of sausages, Patak bacon, pork shank, sauerkraut, spaetzle, pretzels, and more alongside four carefully curated German wine pairings. 

Some of the featured wines include Stein Blauschiefer Riesling Trocken and Ziereisen Blauer Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir).

Tickets are $95/person and include gratuity and all food and wine pairings.