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MILTON RESTAURANT WEEK 2021

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/7/21

 November 5th to November 13th

Milton-based agency, Rountree Group Integrated Communications, has announced its second annual Milton Restaurant Week (MRW), a week-long tasting event (Nov. 5 – 13) to showcase Milton restaurants through food, fellowship, and spirits. The culinary affair attracts food lovers from surrounding North Fulton communities, while giving its sponsors a chance to promote special menus and venues.

 The event initially began in 2020 as a way to support local restaurants during the pandemic. “The idea began in Fall 2019 and was launched in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic to help support our restaurant community,” said Don Rountree, president of Rountree Group and founder of Milton Restaurant Week. “We launched the MRW website and social handles to give local restaurants an opportunity to showcase offerings and communicate how/when they are serving our community,” Rountree said.

 Sponsoring this year’s Milton Restaurant Week, the City of Milton and Crabapple Market will be alongside a few other local businesses including:

 Milton Business Council

Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub

7 Acre BarNGrill

Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails

The Union Restaurant

Kathleen’s Catch

This year’s participating restaurants hope to impress guests by featuring several of their most popular lunch and dinner dishes, along with specialty crafted cocktails. Visitors will have the option to try new cuisine from four sponsoring restaurants at a discounted price as part of the week-long event. The selections will include cuisine ranging from pristine Southern dishes to classic Irish favorites.

The organizers hope this year’s event will be even better than the last. “Meals are a time to gather, to socialize and to engage with each other,” said Rountree. The communications agency has partnered with several local restaurants over the last decade to support its community and local businesses.

 Milton, GA has been consistently highly ranked due to its prestige living community and accompanying local businesses. The thriving culinary scene has been known to contribute to the appeal of the North Fulton neighborhood. MRW is one of a few events Rountree Group has organized to support the Milton community.

“Milton offers a variety of foods from southern favorites to craft cocktails. I for one enjoy date nights, family favorites and celebrating milestones right around the corner from our home or office. We love our local partners so supporting local restaurants just makes sense. Live, work, play… and EAT,” said Ben Huard of GO Agency, GNFCC Chairman Circle Member and Founding Member of Milton Business Council.

Those interested will be able to stay updated on participating restaurants and specific details @miltonrestaurantweek on Instagram and Facebook.

GOOD WORD 4TH ANNIVERSARY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/6/21

Saturday, November 20 at 5 pm
Join our 4th-anniversary celebration at Good Word Brewing & Public House Duluth located in charming Parson’s Alley.
·      Old and new menu favorites, including Executive Chef Brian Crain’s Special Waygu dish seared and served with accouterments.
·      Desserts created by Chef John, including 24 Karat Chocolate Tart and Grandma’s Magic Vanilla Pie with Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream.
·      Cocktail specials and barrel-aged beer releases.
Live Music by Black Lion Reggae & DJ Blaq Mozart and
Cask Tappings!
Reservations strongly encouraged

INAUGURAL FALL BEER FESTIVAL AT RED’S BEER GARDEN

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/5/21

A Fun-Filled Day Featuring Eight Georgia Brews, Carnival Fun, Brews, Bites and More!

Saturday, November 13, 2021 From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Red’s Beer Garden is teaming up with eight Georgia breweries for the inaugural Red’s Fall Fest on Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  The event will take place in Red’s expansive, dog-friendly beer garden and feature Wild Leap Brew Co., Akademia, Reformation Brewery, Jekyll Brewing, Bold Rock, Left Nut Brewing Company, Fire Maker Brewing Company, and Printer’s Ale. Each brewery will have two of their most popular brews available for purchase from Red’s cooler or on draft and their own game set up including apple toss, flip cup, Plinko and much more.  Every beer purchased gets attendees a ticket to play the brewery’s game of choice and win a variety prizes. Small pours will be available. Red’s will be serving its full menu of hot dogs, sandwiches and snacks along with their house-made, beer battered corndogs. Red’s Fall Fest is free to attend and dogs are welcome. For more information, please visit RedsBeerGarden.com or call 770.637.2299.

ATL HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2021

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/5/21

ATL Holiday Lights 2021 is bigger & better!

Thursday, November 11 through Sunday, January 2

Times 5- 9 pm

Being held at Atlantic Station (241 20th St. NW, Atlanta, Ga 30363), ATL Holiday Lights is bigger and better than ever with more lights, more displays, and just MORE. Tickets are on sale now via Big Tickets and range:

• Value Nights: $25 per car in advance; $30 at the gate
• Peak Nights: $35 per car in advance; $40 at the gate
• Thursday Walking Nights: $15 per adult in advance; $20 at the gate;
kids 15 and under are FREE!

Website: atlholidaylights.com

Barcelona Wine Bar: The Date Night Spot

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/25/21

The metal, wood, and soft hues from the setting sun enveloped the Barcelona Wine Bar Westside wrap-around patio. At the bar a couple chat over a shared bottle of red wine with an assortment of small plates. Now this is date night done right with the ambiance, impeccable food, and endless wine bottle list, all meant for sharing. We imbibed on the fantastic Aperitivo Board, bubbly BarCava, spicy Grilled Pulpo, great Grilled Broccolini, divine Potato Tortilla, creamy Jamon & Manchego Croquetas, and finished it off with crispy calamari. Who’s ready to go on a Friday night date night?

Sipping on some bubbly, the BarCava is an exclusive sparkling wine made just for Barcelona. It’s bright, tart, and crisp with tons of bubbles. A must try. To go with our wine, we started with the Aperitivo Board, which was an assortment of tasty Serrano, Feut, Mahon, tangy and creamy Patatas Bravas, spicy peppers, buttery almost, and sharp and creamy Manchego. You can mix and match in any combination, which we both loved the Serrano with the Manchego and a dollop of the spicy mustard on top.

Something that we love about Barcelona is the small plates that’s perfect to sharing. You can try more of the extensive menu this way and explore a variety of flavors. You can get everything from light dishes like the pulpo to decadent like the Potato Tortilla to hearty, fried calamari. Speaking of the dishes, one of our favorites was the Potato Tortilla. This fun dish is served like a piece of pie and starts creamy and sharp and then melts in your mouth. We found this dish eye-roll good from the richness of the cream and potato to the earthiness and tang of the chive dip on the side.

After that hearty dish, we went a little lighter with the Grilled Pulpo and Grilled Broccolini. The octopus is simply grilled and tender and topped with a mix of olives, tomatoes, and a spicy bright vinaigrette. It’s a spicy, earthy, and tender dish! On the other hand, the broccolini is slightly crunchy with a fresh, fantastic lemon aioli that comes off as bright and creamy. Impeccably paired with crispy capers for an earthy bite on the end.

To end the night our tour around the Barcelona menu, we tried the Jamon & Manchego Croquetas and the Crisp Calamari. The Croquetas are crunchy, rich, creamy, and oh-so gooey. All of the complex flavors that all go so well together. Go bold or go home, right? We ended with the Crisp Calamari. This fried goodness is the right amount of light crunch and tender squid. Juxtaposed with a tart, tangy and bright dipping sauce for the perfect bite.

What would you want to try?

GERMAN BIERFEST ATLANTA 2021

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/24/21

Woodruff Park

Saturday, November 6th 1pm

Tickets: here.

Join us on Saturday, November 6th for the next edition of German Bierfest at the beautiful Woodruff Park in the heart of the City of Atlanta. From 1:00pm – 6:00pm enjoy complimentary German Bier and Wine tastings (over 50 varieties), authentic music performances, and fun bier themed activations.
Atlanta area German restaurants and food vendors will serve up authentic cuisine such as bratwurst, döners, pretzels, sauerkraut, schnitzel, and more!
GA Tickets Include:
* Souvenir German Bier Fest Tasting Glass
* Complimentary German Bier and Wine Sampling (50+ varieties)
* DJ and Music
* Food Available for Purchase
VIP Tickets Include:
* 1 hour early admission (12:00pm)
* Souvenir German Bier Fest Tasting Glass
* Additional Limited Edition Souvenir Glass
* Private Restrooms
* Complimentary Catering
* German Bierfest Souvenir Shirt
* Specialty Access Biers
* German Bier Tasting Sessions
* Complimentary German Bier and Wine Tastings (50+ varieties)
* DJ and Music
GA Pricing Information:
Regular ticket prices increase from $45 – $54 in advance and $60 at the door (if available)
VIP Pricing Information:
Regular ticket prices increase from $110 in advance and $120 at the door (if available)

NIGHTMARE ON 13TH STREET 2021

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/24/21

Tiki Tango, Fox Trot

Saturday, October 30th 9pm

Join us, if you dare, as Atlanta’s Largest Halloween Party takes over Tiki Tango + Foxtrot on Saturday, October 30th 9PM – 3AM. Dress up for a night of mischief in the Purgatory Playground. We’ll be awarding $500 Cash to the best overall costume and $100 gift card for 2nd & 3rd place winners. All guests will be automatically entered once tickets are scanned. We’ll have 3 DJs playing KILLER beats, plus a wicked batch of witches brew, and watch out for our roaming paparazzi will be prowling the grounds to take photos.
Tickets Include: Admission & entry to 2 establishments, exclusive Halloween drink specials, 3 DJs playing KILLER beats, Costume Contest with Cash Prize, plus a wicked batch of witches brew, and plenty of room to roam. Tickets are $10 to $20 and can be purchased here.

HALLOWEEN ROUND-UP 2021

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/24/21

Halloween Round-up 2021

Sat., Oct. 30, 8pm-1am – Hampton + Hudson’s Beetlejuice Halloween Party

The Inman Park community bar and restaurant’s annual Halloween celebration is back! Starting at 8pm, a DJ will be spinning beats, the Halloween classic Beetlejuice will be playing on all TVs, beer and cocktail specials will be flowing and their team will be dressed in their Beetlejuice best. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed up for a costume contest, with winners receiving gift cards, merch and more. Beforehand, guests can enjoy Halloween brunch specials from 10am to 2pm and catch the UGA v. Florida football game starting at 3:30pm.

 

Sat., Oct. 30, 8pm-midnight – The Roof at Ponce City Market’s Annual 21+ Halloween Party

Something wicked is coming to The Roof at Ponce City Market on Saturday, October 30 from 8pm to midnight. The Roof will transform with a dance party, frightful sights and a costume contest. Tickets can be purchased here, and the celebration is 21+.

 

Sun., Oct. 31, All Day – Trick-or-Treating on The Roof at Ponce City Market

The Roof at Ponce City Market is celebrating the sweetest day of the year with trick-or-treating for children. To join, guests can purchase regular adult and child admission tickets online here or onsite the day-of.

 

Sun., Oct. 31, 1-5pm – Halloween Block Party at Second Self

This Halloween, Second Self will welcome guests to don their best costumes and make their way to the brewery’s Westside taproom (1317 Logan Cir NW) for a family-friendly block party celebration. In honor of the holiday, Second Self will be launching their newest collaboration beer – Lemon Pepper Wet – a Berliner Weisse made with Atlanta Influences Everything (AIE) featuring flavors like sweet lemon, pepper & other spices. 50% of the proceeds from Lemon Pepper Wet will benefit AIE’s upcoming “Careers of Tomorrow” program, which aims to encourage young people in the Atlanta Public School System to explore the new careers emerging from the growth of the internet and social media. The event will also feature an outdoor beer tent, a Halloween Candy and Beer Pairing (preorder available here), live music from DJ Bill Black and freshly smoked BBQ from Bryan Furman BBQ. 

Through Oct. 31 – Halloween Dozens at Georgetown Cupcake Buckhead

Georgetown Cupcake Buckhead is offering two spooky dozens available for pick-up, Atlanta delivery and nationwide overnight shipping for $38/Dozen. Online ordering can be found here, and photos are here.

 

  • Trick or Treat Dozen is a collection of 12 different Halloween-inspired flavors including: Pumpkin Spice Haunted House, Chocolate Ghost, Salted Caramel Jack-o-Lantern cupcake, Midnight Cookies & Crème “Happy Halloween” cupcake, Vanilla Candy Spider cupcake, Pumpkin Cheesecake Black Cat cupcake (with a graham cracker crust) and more.

 

  • October Candy Dozen includes two Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup cupcakes, two Chocolate Candy Caramel cupcakes, two Chocolate Toffee Candy Corn cupcakes, two Orange & Black Cookies & Crème cupcakes, two Toffee Apple cupcakes and two Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake cupcakes. 

FALL FESTIVAL OF BREWS 2021

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/15/21

Fall Festival of Brews

Saturday, October 23 

1-5 pm

Butcher & Brew – the American gastro sports bar – is excited to announce the first annual Fall Festival of Brews will be held on Saturday, October 23 from 1-5pm at Halcyon (6690 Town Square, Alpharetta, GA). The outdoor event will celebrate the best of craft beer with tastings from over 20 craft beer companies and feature food, live music, games, giveaways and more. 

 

Beers can be paired with Butcher & Brew burgers grilled fresh and available for purchase, plus ticket holders will receive 10 percent off any standard menu item at both Butcher & Brew locations all weekend. New Sensation, the INXS tribute band, and ELEVATION, the international U2 tribute show, will be playing live music throughout the day, the Atlanta Photo Camper will be onsite to capture fun keepsakes and various beer games with prizes will be set up around the venue. Festival-goers will also be able to enter raffles and giveaways from local vendors. 

 

Early bird tickets are selling out fast and can be purchased for $34 here through October 17. Following, tickets will be $44 through October 22, and $50 the day of the festival. VIP tickets ($125) are also available for purchase and include early entry to the festival, private tasting and dining areas, exclusive beer tastings, a festival gift bag and more. A portion of ticket sales from Fall Festival of Brews will be donated to Bottle Share, a Kennesaw-based nonprofit organization that supports the craft beverage community in times of adversity and hardship. 

CHIRINGA’S 3RD-ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/15/21

Chiringa’s 3rd-Anniversary Weekend

Thursday, October 14th – Surf N Turf Fall Concert Series with Suburban Angst from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
CHIRINGA and Home Town Mortgage have joined forces to bring to a tidal wave of melodies to downtown Alpharetta with a special 3-Year Anniversary Surf N Turf Concert Series. On Thursday, October 14th, revelers can admire the charming Town Green Fountain and brand new, luscious astroturf while jamming out to Suburban Angst, an “altimate” rock tribute band that electrifies everyones favorite alternative tunes, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
 
Saturday, October 16th – College Football on the Big Screen:
Big games need big screens! On Saturday, October 16th, CHIRINGA and Home Town Mortgage are continuing the 3-year weekend celebration with college football on a giant mobile LED wall that makes fans feel like they’re right on the field. Free to attend and for all ages, football fanatics are invited to tailgate on the green while watching the Florida Gators vs. LSU Tigers game at 12:00 p.m., Kentucky Wildcats vs. Georgia Bulldogs game at 3:30 p.m. and Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs game at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 17th – Live Music with Josh Jeffords from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ending the 3-year weekend celebration with melodies flowing through CHIRINGA’s breezy patio, Josh Jeffords will start strumming beach happy tunes from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 17th.