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PONCE CITY MARKET ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR MERRY MISFIT HOLIDAY SEASON

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/18/20

Featuring Misfit Wrapping Co., Fireside Roasting & Toasting Pods on The Yard, a Menorah Lighting Celebration, Holiday Pop-Ups, The Roof’s Skate the Sky, Igloos & Noon Year’s Eve Party & More

 

Ponce City Market will celebrate the most joyful time of year with mistiful happenings throughout the holiday season. Festive fun will be all around with the Misfit Wrapping Co.’s gift-wrapping conveyor belt, fireside roasting and toasting pods on The Yard, a Drive-In Menorah Lighting Ceremony & Chanukah Film, holiday pop-ups and celebrations, and The Roof’s Skate the Sky, Igloos and Noon Year’s Eve Party.

Details on this year’s festivities include:

MISFIT WRAPPING CO.:

Saturdays & Sundays, Nov. 28 – Dec. 20 – Come one, come all and stop by Misfit Wrapping Co. to jazz up gifts for giving! From 11am-6pm on Saturdays and noon-6pm on Sundays, guests will be able to bring holiday gifts purchased at PCM to a jolly assembly line on the second floor of the Central Food Hall and watch as items make their merry way down a conveyor belt and are decorated by a team of Misfit gift wrappers with complimentary, cheery wrapping. During a final inspection, each gift will be given a stamp of approval before making its triumphant return to the rightful gift-giver.

Plus, Misfit Wrapping Co. is teaming up with Creating Connected Communities (CCC) – a nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring life-enhancing programs to children in need by empowering teens to become engaged community leads and volunteers – to gather and wrap holiday gifts for donation all season long. As part of the nonprofit’s annual holiday program, Amy’s Holiday Party, PCM shoppers can purchase items for donation around the property, have them gift wrapped at Misfit Wrapping Co. from noon-6pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and delivered by CCC to 40 different charities benefiting homeless, foster and refugee children.

FIRESIDE ROASTING & TOASTING PODS ON THE YARD:

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, Nov. 27 – Dec. 20 – Get warm and cozy with your nearest and dearest outside on The Yard this holiday season! Guests will be able to gather ‘round toasty fires and enjoy s’mores at socially distanced fireside pods. The Firepods will accommodate small groups and can be booked by the hour, and s’more kits and reservations (available beginning in late November at www.poncecitymarket.com) are complimentary. The open-air firepods will be sanitized thoroughly between seatings and will be available from 5-9pm on Fridays, 2-9pm on Saturdays and noon-6pm on Sundays.

FESTIVE POP-UPS:

The Blitzen Room at Biltong Bar, Opening Tues., Nov. 24 – Biltong Bar at Ponce City Market is “Up to Snow Good” as they transform their space into their second annual holiday pop-up: The Blitzen Room. The restaurant will feature swanky, vintage Christmas decor and seasonally themed cocktails from Chartreuse Hot Chocolate to Frozen Egg Nog.

Holiday Social Bar on The Roof, Opening Fri., Nov. 27 – Just inside the tower lobby, the Holiday Social Bar will welcome Roof-goers with an over-the-top experience bursting with whimsical decor and holiday-inspired drinks. Check out the drink menu here.

MixMas at 12 Cocktail Bar, Opening Fri., Nov. 27 – 12 Cocktail Bar is celebrating the season with a Mixmas cocktail menu, including drinks like “Sleigh Fuel” with bourbon, cinnamon, eggnog and coffee, and the “This Christmas I Gave You a Daiquiri,” made with dark rum, lime, pineapple, allspice and cherry. Reservations here are highly recommended.

Modern Mystic Shop’s Local Makers Holiday Pop-Up Series, Sat. & Sun., Nov. 21 – Dec. 20 – The metaphysical goods shop is spotlighting favorite local makers and creators with pop-ups throughout the holiday season. Each weekend, the series will provide curated collections from local, small-batch makers who share the same values as Modern Mystic Shop, with an emphasis on goods from women-identified and POC-owned businesses. Shoppers can expect to find jewelry, bath products, candles and more from vendors including local jewelry makers Kalua Rae and Dragonstone Malas, among others.

SustainAble Home Goods Holiday Gift Box Bar, Now Open – Shoppers can stop by the store throughout the season to create a curated gift box of handmade products made by local and global makers! Each box is $60 and comes with three pick-your-own items, from wellness products and kitchen essentials to gardening kits and so much more. Additional items can be added for $8 each.

PCM GOES INSIDE OUT HOLIDAY MARKET:

Sat., Dec. 12, Beginning at Noon – Bringing the best of PCM outdoors, the Holiday Market will feature holiday shopping, festive food and drink like hot chocolate and mulled cider, holiday entertainment and more as guests safely relax and spend some time outside.

DRIVE-IN MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONY & CHANUKAH FILM:

Sun., Dec. 13 – Join Ponce City Market and Chabad Intown for a traditional menorah lighting ceremony and screening of a short Chanukah Film! This year’s celebration will take place in the parking lot by West Elm (alongside Glen Iris Drive and Ponce de Leon Ave), and guests are invited to park their cars and enjoy a BYO car picnic starting at 4:30pm. The brief film will begin at 5:30pm, followed by the Menorah Lighting Ceremony and a feature presentation at 6pm.

SKATE THE SKY:

Opening Fri., Nov. 27 – Back for a fourth year, The Roof at Ponce City Market invites guests to “Skate the Sky.” Ten stories above Ponce de Leon Avenue and overlooking Old Fourth Ward, the Rooftop Terrace will feature a 3,500-square-foot ice skating rink for all ages to enjoy seven days a week. Family hours will be every Saturday and Sunday from noon-3pm, and during this time, visitors can skate and sing along with The Roof’s resident Ice Queen. Starting at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, visitors 21 and over will be able to dance the night away to music spun by local DJs. Before or after skating, skaters can warm up at outdoor fire pits at the woodland forest-themed Nine Mile Station or play mini golf at Skyline Park donning a faux fur coat provided by The Roof.

Reservations can be booked here. Ice skating is $15 for adults and $7 for kids ages 5-12 (plus admission to The Roof), and includes 50-minutes of skating, ice skate rentals and unlimited gameplay at Skyline Park. Skaters must be at least five years of age to skate, and individuals under 12 must be accompanied by an adult skater. Hours for the rink will be the same as The Roof’s regular operating hours.

IGLOOS ON THE ROOF:

Opening Fri., Nov. 27 – Cozy up this holiday season in life-size, private igloos on Ponce City Market’s Roof! Available by reservation only, igloos located alongside the ice skating rink and at 9 Mile Station seat up to six guests, allowing small groups to have an intimate and socially distanced experience with an amazing view. Family-friendly igloo experiences alongside the ice skating rink are available on Saturday and Sunday mornings from noon-3pm and include a special kid’s menu. Guests 21+ can also enjoy food and beverages – think hot cocktails, champagne and large format cocktails – in rink-side igloos until 8pm Monday through Friday, 9:30pm on Saturday and 7pm on Sunday. At 9 Mile Station, the restaurant will transform into a woodland forest with cozy igloos and outdoor seating areas overlooking views of Atlanta. Restaurant igloos will offer guests 21 and up full dining service.

Reservations for all igloo experiences are now available at www.poncecityroof.com and include general admission to The Roof, skate rentals, 50 minutes of skate time and unlimited games and rides at Skyline Park (when available). Rink-side igloos rentals are $175 for two hours, and 9 Mile Station igloos are $125 Sunday through Thursday and $175 on Fridays and Saturday for two-and-a-half hour reservations. All igloos will be sanitized manually and with fogging technology between occupants.

NOON YEAR’S EVE ON THE ROOF:

Thurs., Dec. 31, 10am-3pm – Save the date for The Roof’s fourth annual Noon Year’s Eve! Skyline Park and 9 Mile Station will host a family-friendly celebration for parents and children of all ages to ring in 2021 as guests count down to noon. Tickets are $15 for all ages (3 years and under are free) and will be sold day-of at the door; no advance tickets needed.

Ponce City Market will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2020) and Christmas Day (December 25, 2020).

ATLANTA FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/18/20

Atlantic Station, Pinnacle Event Space

December 1, 2020 – January 18, 2021; 6pm-11pm
(Closed Dec 31st & Jan 1st)

The 1st annual Atlanta Festival of Lights is a great way to celebrate the season with friends and family while staying safe in the comfort of your car! Atlanta Beer Festivals, Atlanta Wine Festivals and Atlantic Station have partnered to bring this event to life for the holidays.

You don’t want to miss the beautiful display of hundreds of thousands of lights displayed over six acres of land. It will be held for seven weeks starting on Tuesday, December 1st and running through Monday, January 18th. The hours are from 6pm through 11pm nightly with the exception of New Years Eve and New Years Day when it will be closed. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are designated for 30 min time slots so be sure to buy your tickets early to choose your desired time slot! This is a COVID-safe event where you aren’t permitted to get out of your car and tickets can be scanned through your car window. This is a great way to ring in the holiday season! More details on the website:  www.atlantafestivaloflights.com

Sunday – Thursday: $25/ vehicle
Friday and Saturday: $35/ vehicle
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 18th at 10am.

BILTONG BAR’S BLITZEN ROOM HOLIDAY POP-UP RETURNS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/18/20

BILTONG BAR’S BLITZEN ROOM HOLIDAY POP-UP RETURNS THIS MONTH, NOW IN THREE LOCATIONS!

The Annual Pop-up Will Be Bigger Than Ever & Feature A Collaboration with Maker’s Mark, Festive Decor, Seasonal Libations & More

Biltong Bar – the acclaimed South African-inspired restaurant and bar specializing in dry-aged beef jerky and craft cocktails – will kick off the holiday season with its signature Blitzen Room. The pop-up will take place at the Ponce City Market and Buckhead Village locations, and near Biltong Bar’s newest location at Avalon in collaboration with Maker’s Mark. Blitzen Room will run from late November through early 2021 and feature swanky, vintage decor, festive seasonal libations and more.

Launching on November 22 and lasting until January 3 as part of Avalon’s Holiday Market, Biltong Bar’s newly opened location in Alpharetta will host Blitzen Room in collaboration with Maker’s Mark. Located inside Avalon’s Holiday Market, the pop-up Blitzen Room bar will feature a menu of seasonal libations made with Maker’s Mark, like Stave Me An Old Fashioned with Maker’s Mark, Calvados, Walnut, Bitters; Comet’s Cider featuring Maker’s Mark, Spiced Cider, Maple, Lemon; and Not Your Grandma’s Eggnog, served frozen and made with Jim Beam Rye, Courvoisier VSOP, Rum, Sherry, Egg, Sugar, Cream, Spice.. The pop-up bar will be separate from Biltong Bar’s location at the property and will include an awkward family photo wall where guests can snap pictures in addition to festive decor. Maker’s Mark will be on-site throughout the season hosting events and activations.

Launching at Buckhead Village on November 24 and at Ponce City Market on November 25, Blitzen Room will also return to Biltong Bar’s intown Atlanta locations this year. Guests can expect to get “Up to Snow Good” with seasonally themed cocktails including Chartreuse Hot Chocolate, green chartreuse, almond, drinking chocolate, white chocolate whipped cream; The Famous Eggnog, brandy, rye, rum, pedro ximenez, milk, eggs, spices; and Elf on the Top Shelf, rye, calvados, oloroso, champagne gum, brown butter. The restaurant’s moody interior will once again transform into a winter wonderland complete with swanky, vintage Christmas decorations, trees with twinkling lights and more.

Originally opened in 2016 at Ponce City Market, later in 2018 at Buckhead Village and most recently at Avalon, Biltong Bar is part of restaurateur Justin Anthony’s South African-inspired hospitality group, True Story Brands. In 2019, Biltong Bar was recognized as one of Thrillist’s “21 Best Cocktail Bars in the Country” for its standout cocktail program.

Biltong Bar values the safety and comfort of all guests and is following safety precautions including socially distanced tables and limited seating capacity, extensive sanitation measures, a mask requirement for guests and staff and more. For more information, visit Biltong Bar’s website: biltong-bar.com.

BUCKHEAD VILLAGE ANNOUNCES 2020 HOLIDAY PLANS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/18/20

BUCKHEAD VILLAGE ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR HOLIDAY SEASON WITH DAZZLING, ILLUMINATED WINDOW DISPLAYS, FESTIVE DECOR, POP-UPS, SLEIGH-IN HOLIDAY MOVIES & WEEKLY SIP & STROLLS

Kicking Off on November 28, the Sip & Stroll Series Will Be Held Every Saturday Through December 19 & Feature an Artist Market, Special Food & Beverage, Live Entertainment, Roaming Performers, Holiday Decor, Photo Opps & More

This holiday season, Buckhead Village will transform into a holiday wonderland, complete with dazzling window displays and festive decor, jolly events and pop-ups, and a series of Sip & Strolls to celebrate the most merry time of year. The Veranda and the property’s iconic streetscapes will be decked out in green and white, and adorned with eucalyptus garland, wreaths, ornaments and colorful string lights. The paseo alongside Dior will be outfitted with lit archways overhead, and throughout Buckhead Village’s common areas, festive flagpole banners, cheery lighted window displays and more will ignite the holiday spirit.

Kicking off on Black Friday weekend (November 28) and held every Saturday through December 19 from noon-6pm, the Sip & Stroll series will welcome guests to enjoy an open-air dining and shopping experience featuring seasonal food and drink specials at Buckhead Village restaurants; discounts from retailers like Bella Cucina, Tod’s, alice + olivia, Warby Parker, Kimberly McDonald and more; live entertainment in The Veranda; family-friendly activities and crafts; and holiday performers and musicians. Patrons will have the opportunity to purchase a custom mug to gain access to exclusive specials and discounts around the property during each Sip & Stroll and to be entered into a raffle. Each weekend will also feature a different complimentary holiday treat cart offering individually wrapped goodies from on-site restaurants and shops, including Georgetown Cupcake, Biltong Bar, Shake Shack and Bella Cucina.

The property will offer ongoing holiday fun with pop-ups and events like:

  • Opening Mon., Nov. 23 – The Blitzen Room: Biltong Bar at Buckhead Village is “Up to Snow Good” as they transform their space into their second annual holiday pop-up: The Blitzen Room. The restaurant will feature swanky, vintage Christmas decor and seasonally themed cocktails from Chartreuse Hot Chocolate to Frozen Egg Nog.

  • Fri., Nov. 27 – Tues., Dec. 1 – Buckhead Art & Co. Artist Market: The Buckhead gallery will host an Artist Market featuring work from 50 artists the weekend following Thanksgiving at 3039 Peachtree Rd. NE. Ten percent of proceeds from the market will be donated to Pediatric Brain Cancer Research through Children’s Hospital of Atlanta. Guests can register for the event here.

  • Fri., Nov. 27 – Thurs., Dec. 24 – The Drawing Room x That’s a Wrap Holiday Gift Wrapping Service: Shoppers can stop by The Drawing Room’s showroom Monday through Friday from 11am to 7pm and from noon-6pm on weekends to have their holiday gifts wrapped by That’s a Wrap! Atlanta. There will be two curated tiers of design, and all services are inclusive of a gift box, tissue paper, ribbon, bow, gift tag and embellishment.

  • Tues., Dec. 1 – Tues., Dec. 24 – Good+ Toy Drive: alice + olivia’s annual Good+Foundation Toy Drive returns for another year! From December 1 through December 24, shoppers will receive a 15% discount when they bring a toy to the Buckhead Village store.

  • Fri., Dec. 11 – Sun., Dec 13 – Sleigh-In Holiday Movies: Presented as part of Miracle on Peachtree with Livable Buckhead and located at 309 Buckhead Avenue NE, the “sleigh-in” movie series invites people of all ages to enjoy holiday classics outdoors this holiday season. Guests can purchase bites and drinks from Biltong Bar, Fado Irish Pub and Taverna through their online ordering platforms, and tickets will be available here. The cost is $25 per car and $35 per car for double showings ($5 discount for Livable Buckhead members and electric vehicles), and there will  be front row seats reserved for those who ride bikes or walk ($10 per person). The schedule includes:

    • Fri., Dec. 11: Elf at 6pm, Die Hard at 8:30pm

    • Sat., Dec. 12: Home Alone at 6pm, A Christmas Story at 8:30pm

    • Sun., Dec. 13: An American Tail at 6pm, Love Actually at 8pm

FOX THEATRE’S MARQUEE CLUB IS NEW MIRACLE ATLANTA BAR LOCATION FOR 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/15/20

Iconic Christmas-Themed Pop-Up Partners for Time Ticketed Experience +
First Public Event at Venue Since March
Tickets on Sale THIS Friday, October 23, 2020 at 10 a.m.

Get excited Atlanta – there is another Miracle location and its right in the heart of the city. Miracle at the Fox Theatre’s Marquee Club presented by Lexus arrives just after Miracle Atlanta recently announced its return for the 2020 holiday season. Apparently, we have all been very good this year! The exciting addition complements the other locations (Miracle at Wonderkid + Miracle on Highland) and two Sippin’ Santa sites (Sippin’ Santa at Bon Ton + Sippin’ Santa at Golden Eagle). The Miracle team, working with the Fox Theatre, is excited to safely offer this one-of-a-kind experience despite COVID-19 (the real grinch of 2020).

“Talk about a Christmas miracle,” said Eric Simpkins, co-founder of Big Citizen along with partner Darren Carr who head up Miracle Atlanta. “The Fox Theatre’s Marquee Club is a dream venue and the perfect location for Miracle to expand with a new type of experience, especially in today’s health climate. This ticketed offering allows us to social distance, limit capacity, create unique holiday moments paired with all the signature Christmas cocktails and cheer while prioritizing the safety of everyone. We’re beyond excited to offer this to Atlanta.”

Staying in true Miracle fashion, Miracle at the Fox Theatre’s Marquee Club presented by Lexus will transport guests right into the center of Christmas. Safe, Santa-approved festivities will take place every Thursday-Sunday night beginning Nov. 20 and running through Jan.1, 2021. For $50 per person, patrons can reserve their own socially-distanced table (for up to 8 guests) and 90-minute experience that includes more holiday décor and Miracle kitsch that one can wrap their head around, multiple photo opportunities (think rooftop selfie station holiday style), live entertainment components (maybe even a Santa sighting), complimentary Christmas snack-mix and cookies at each table, and a signature Miracle Santa cocktail mug. Miracle’s famous, holiday-themed cocktail and food menu will also be available for purchase along with fun, Christmas-themed merchandise in multiple retail nooks. It is a perfect way to get all the perks of a regular Miracle experience kicked up a notch. Think multi-level fun house meets North Pole.

2020 JUST GOT A LITTLE BRIGHTER WITH THE RETURN OF MIRACLE + SIPPIN’ SANTA HOLIDAY POP-UPS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/15/20

COVID-19 Can’t Stop Christmas Cheer + Miracle’s Fifth Year in Atlanta Welcomes New Location.
The pandemic may have canceled lots of events this year, but Christmas won’t be one of them. Miracle, the city’s favorite holiday tradition, is back and ready for its fifth year in Atlanta, with guidelines in place to ensure the safety of everyone partaking in the much-needed upcoming cheer. Due to location size, Miracle on Monroe will not be on Santa’s list this year. However, a new location, Miracle at Wonderkid at Atlanta Dairies, is being added, with Miracle on Highland returning to The Brasserie & Neighborhood Café PARISH. Sippin’ Santa is back at Bon Ton, along with a new location at Golden Eagle.

“What an unimaginably tough year for everyone globally,” said Eric Simpkins, co-founder of Big Citizen along with partner Darren Carr. “We’re hoping we can make a difference in Atlanta and that Miracle will bring Christmas cheer to our community in a time where we need it most. We’re especially excited about the two new locations. We’re making Memorial Drive our very own “Christmas District,” and Miracle at Wonderkid and Sippin’ Santa at Golden Eagle will keep us merry and bright.”

In its fifth season in Atlanta, Miracle returns with all the special holiday cocktails you’ve come to love, holiday décor straight from a Hallmark movie, a staff so happy you’ll wonder if they’ve kept up with the news, and enough holiday cheer to forget 2020 and usher us into 2021. Sippin’ Santa, Miracle’s Christmas-themed Tiki takeover, is also back so more people can safely enjoy Santa beachside. However you prefer your Christmas cheer, Miracle is sure to deliver… and just so you know, wearing a mask ensures you’re on Santa’s good list.

Miracle at Wonderkid, new to the scene, is excited to welcome in a new era of Miracle in Atlanta. Located at Atlanta Dairies, Wonderkid will be decked in holiday gear and ready to serve up Christmas off Memorial. If being inside still isn’t something you want this year, The Yard at Atlanta Dairies will be in on the fun, making Miracle a safe and accessible experience for everyone.

Miracle on Highland is back for its third year at PARISH in Inman Park and ready to serve up cheer with a side of safety. The beautifully decorated spot is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but ready for you throughout the rest of the week.

Bon Ton’s Sippin’ Santa, the all-ages tiki twin to Miracle, returns for its third year at Bon Ton along with a new location at Golden Eagle. The tiki-themed meets Christmas atmosphere is perfect for those who didn’t get to take their beach vacations this year. Bon Ton will keep its regular hours for lunch and dinner but won’t offer its traditional drink menu during Sippin’ Santa. Golden Eagle will be operating inside and outside and serving up the holiday-meets-paradise drink menu Atlantans have come to love.

Further details on all locations, including hours and safety measures in place, will be released soon.

Beverage and cocktail menus will be the same for each location. Signature Miracle Chex mix and cookie plates will be available at each location as well. Food menus will be customized per location and announced mid-November. For more details on how to get into the holiday spirit at these festive joints, head to www.miraclebaratlanta.com.

Miracle is 21 and up (excluding Sippin’ Santa), with no entry fee. There is a 2-hour limit for tables, and due to all the Christmas cheer required to keep Miracle on Monroe and Sippin’ Santa in tip-top shape, a 20% service charge will be added to each check. Hours and days open at each location will be released soon. Locations include Miracle on Highland – The Brasserie and Neighborhood Café at PARISH, 240 North Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307; Miracle at Wonderkid – Wonderkid, 777 Memorial Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316; Sippin’ Santa at Bon Ton – Bon Ton, 674 Myrtle St. SE, Atlanta, GA 30318; Sippin’ Santa at Golden Eagle – Golden Eagle, 904 Memorial Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. Please send party inquiries to MiracleBarAtlanta@gmail.com. For updates on Miracle, visit Facebook or www.miraclebaratlanta.com.

THANKSGIVING ROUND-UP 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/14/20

Photo from DBA Barbeque taken by Liz

Buckhead Life Group @ 103 West 

Each meal includes:
•Butternut Squash Soup
white truffle oil
•Whole Roasted Turkey
Carved at Your Convenience
•Family Style Trimmings Include
Berkshire Pork Sausage Cornbread Dressing
Granny Smith Apple Rosemary Dressing
Buttery Potato Purée
Selection of Roasted Organic Fall Vegetables
Sweet Potato Soufflé with Crunchy Candied Pecan Crust
Thin Green Beans, Creamy Mushrooms and Crispy Onions
Fresh Cranberry & Orange Relish
Rich Homemade Turkey Gravy
• “Grande Dessert”
Pumpkin Pie and Georgia Pecan Pie
$75. Per Person. Serving 4, 8, or 12 people.
Sign up for a time on buckheadrestaurants.com or call 404-601-1310. Pick-up location is @103west in Buckhead on Thanksgiving day.

DBA Barbeque

Let DBA do the cooking!

The bird (smoked oven-ready Turkey) by itself will be between 10-14 lbs. It will come with a side of Turkey gravy with 48-hour order notice for $89.

The full Turkey To-Go meal feeds 6 and has the same smoked bird as above (10-14) lbs and includes the following sides to feed 6:
-Smoked (oven ready) Turkey
-Turkey Gravy
-Whipped Potatoes
-Sweet Potato Souffle
-Garlic Green Beans\-Dressing
-Cranberry Relish
-Corn Muffins
48-hour order notice for $235

Wine packages are also available as an add on – can ask about them when calling to place the order.

ALL orders MUST be placed by Monday, November 23, 2020.
ALL orders must be picked up by 7:00pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

To place an order call 404-249-5010.

A Thanksgiving Meal You’ll Want to Gobble Down at TWO: 
Thanksgiving is a time to count blessings, not carbs. Just for Thanksgiving, TWO urban licks will be offering Two-Go options that are two good to pass up. Conveniently located on the Atlanta BeltLine, TWO is offering both a la carte and bundle menus, feeding four to six people. Satisfy the whole family’s tastebuds with everything from savory to sweet. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 18th at noon and are to be picked up by Wednesday, November 25th at Bully Boy. To place an order call 404.522.4622 or email twothanksgiving@ctrxhs.com.
A La Carte Menu:
8-10lb. Half Turkey (Brined and Roasted) with Turkey Gravy – $65
White Cheddar Mac & Cheese – $18
Traditional Stuffing – $15
Green Bean Casserole, French Fried Onions – $16
Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes – $15
Candied Yams – $15
Cranberry Compote – $10
Parker House Rolls – $10/Dozen
Salmon Chips (8-10 Chips Worth) – $26
9’’ Apple Pie – $28
9” Pumpkin pie – $28
Bundle Menu Option:
8-10 lb Half Turkey (Brined & Roasted) with Turkey Gravy
1 of Each Side
Choice of Apple or Pumpkin Pie
$190 – Feeds 4-6 People
$210 – Includes 2 Bottles of Wine (Choice of White, Red, & Sparkling)
Celebrate Thanksgiving All Month Long at Red’s Beer Garden: 
Eat, drink, and be FULL! Throughout November, Red’s Beer Garden is giving Atlantans and foodies alike something to be eternally grateful for, The Thanksgiving Dog! Topped with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, and chives, hungry revelers can indulge in Red’s take on all-things Thanksgiving for $8.50. Enhance this tasty Thanksgiving treat by pairing it with the perfect six-pack of beers, including lagers, pilsners, stouts, Saisons, and more. Red’s is open for take-out and patio dining for optimal ways guests can enjoy The Thanksgiving Dog and full menu. Red’s Beer Garden is nestled between Grant Park and East Atlanta in Benteen Park, 1328 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30315. For more information, visit www.redsbeergarden.com or call 770-637-2299.
Easy, Care-free Thanksgiving with Dantanna’s Fully Prepared To-Go Meal:

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what family and friends will want to feast on. With their new Thanksgiving-To-Go offering, Dantanna’s is ready to the cooking for parties of four.  For $160, diners can indulge in a three-course, chef-driven meal and choose a soup or salad, four sides, a 1/2 breast or 1/2 bird flavored with a choice of sage butter roasted, house rubbed and slow hickory smoked, or flash-fried in zero trans-fat soybean oil, and a dessert. Order online at dantannas.com by November 15th.  Dantanna’s Buckhead is located at the  Shops Around Lenox, 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE #304,  Atlanta, GA 30326.For more information, visit  www.dantannas.com   or  call 404.760.8873.  Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.
Dantanna’s Thanksgiving To-Go Menu 
Soup or Salad
(Choose One)
Caesar Salad
House Salad
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Pumpkin Bisque
Turkey
½ breast or ½ bird
(Choice of: sage butter roasted, house rubbed and slow hickory smoked, or flash fried in zero trans-fat soybean oil)
House-made Cranberry Sauce
Yeast Rolls
Brown Gravy
Sides
(Choose Four)
Dressing
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Brussels Sprouts
Southern Fried Corn
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Dessert
(Choose One)
Chocolate Bourbon Pie
Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding
Eat, Drink, and Give Thanks on Thanksgiving at STK:
Be extra thankful this year with STK Atlanta’s Thanksgiving offerings. Starting Wednesday, November 26 through Saturday, November 29 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., STK’s Thanksgiving menu is something to gobble about. Known for its signature and seasonal offerings, STK will be serving a roasted turkey special with chestnut cornbread stuffing, green beans, sweet potato, Yukon Gold Potatoes, old school gravy and cranberry orange chutney for $49 per person. Children 12 and under can also enjoy a roasted turkey special with all the trimmings for $29. Guests with a sweet tooth can dive into a Traditional Pumpkin Pie served with Bailey’s whipped cream and vanilla ice cream for $12. STK’s full dinner menu featuring Lobster Mac & Cheese, seafood platters, and an array of cooked-to-perfection filets, delectable sides and much more, will also be available. Bring the family or enjoy the options of takeout and delivery. For more information or to make  a reservation ,visit  https://stksteakhouse.com/venues/atlanta or call  404-793-0144.
Get Stuffed This Thanksgiving at Kona Grill: 
Give thanks this Thanksgiving at Kona Grill with special seasonal dining options. Beginning Tuesday, November 25 to Saturday, November 29, holiday diners can enjoy a choice between delicious Thanksgiving dishes including Traditional Roasted Turkey Plate: roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes and cream gravy, brioche stuffing, sautéed green beans, and ginger- yuzu infused cranberry sauce for $24; a Macadamia Nut Turkey Plate:  macadamia nut crusted turkey breast, miso mashed potatoes, shoyu cream sauce, sautéed green beans, and ginger-yuzu infused cranberry sauce for $26; or a Turkey Loco Plate: sautéed turkey patties, a sunny side up egg, cream gravy, whipped sweet potatoes, sautéed green beans, dried cranberry spiced pecans, pumpkin seeds, and and crispy collard greens for $26. Children can enjoy a choice of Thanksgiving trimmings such as the Kids Macadamia Nut or Roasted Turkey plates, served in a bento box with Kona’s signature orange bear, and a children’s beverage for $14. Keep the night sweet with a Macadamia Nut Pie with roasted nuts, coconut flakes, and vanilla ice cream, for just $12. The full Kona grill menu and children’s menu will also be available. Kona is open for dine-in, delivery and curbside pickup.  For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.konagrill.com/alpharetta or call 470-226-1540.

Le Bilboquet will offer a special Thanksgiving menu (here) for in-restaurant dining and to-go, featuring holiday favorites with an elevated twist, including Turkey and Homemade Dressing with pommery mustard and tarragon butternut squash, Tasmanian Trout with potato gnocchi and Pumpkin Cheesecake. The dine-in and to-go prefix will be $75 per adult and $25 per child. All to-go orders must be placed by Thursday, November 19. To make reservations, please call (404) 869-9944.

Hampton + Hudson

299 North Highland Avenue NE

The community bar and grill will open at 6pm on Thanksgiving Day and offer a limited menu until 11pm, featuring burgers, mac & cheese, wings, fries and a Thanksgiving Place Special. For $25, the plate includes sliced turkey with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, a roll and pumpkin pie cheesecake. They’ll also be offering drinks specials and playing the evening’s football games on all TVs.

TO-GO:

Let Hampton + Hudson do the cooking this year! The Inman Park restaurant is now accepting pre-orders for Thanksgiving meals to-go, including sliced turkey with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, rolls and pumpkin pie cheesecake, for $50 for two or $100 for four. A la carte sides of these dishes are also available. Pre-orders can be placed online here through Wednesday, November 18 at 12pm.

Root Baking Co. – Baked goods and breads from Root Baking Co. are available for pre-order online and in person at Root Baking Co. on the second floor at Ponce City Market through Fri., Nov. 20. Pick-up is Tues., Nov. 24 from noon to 2pm.

BOCADO

887 Howell Mill Rd NW

BOCADO is now accepting pre-orders for Thanksgiving take-out! Available for groups of four, six or eight, the complete take-home kit includes 10-ounces of sliced, slow-roasted Leaping Waters Farm Turkey per person, a Sweet Potato Soufflé Pie with pecans and vanilla cream for dessert, plus the following sides. Orders must be placed by Friday, November 20, with pick-up at BOCADO the day before Thanksgiving (Wednesday, November 25). Meals are $85 for four, $115 for six and $145 for eight; add a bottle of prosecco to any order for just $22. Call the restaurant at (404) 815-1399 to order. 

 

  • Roasted Broccoli with garlic, calabrese pepper, tomme fondue
  • Creamy Potato Puree with house gravy
  • Red & Gold Beet Salad with tzatziki, lemon, arugula, pumpkin seeds
  • Wood-Fired Bread with creamy butter

DELBAR: The Inman Park Middle Eastern restaurant is now accepting pre-orders for a holiday special! Offered throughout the new year, this special feeds up to 10 people and includes spiced leg of lamb, fresh taftoon bread, torshi (pickled vegetables), sabzi polo with tahdig, zhough, dill labneh and a sabzi plate with mint, tarragon, feta, radish and walnuts. Each leg of lamb is roasted for four hours and weighs roughly 10 pounds. Orders require 48 hours notice and can be placed over the phone at (404) 500-1444. The special is $230.

The Southern Gentleman is accepting pre-orders for Thanksgiving meals now through November 22 via phone at (404) 939-9845 or email at info@tsg-atl.com. Pickup will be Wednesday, November 25, and entree options serving four-six people include Slow Roasted Turkey Roulade stuffed with brioche and confit turkey dressing & gravy ($99), Apple Cider Brined Roasted Pork Shoulder with spiced apple chutney ($99) and Herb Crusted Apple Wood Smoked Prime Rib with portobello mushroom gravy ($129). Each entree comes with a pumpkin pie. The following sides are also available in quarts for pre-order for $20 each.

  • Braised Green Beans with Dill
  • Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes
  • Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Red Chili
  • Portobello Mushroom Gravy
  • Turkey Gravy
  • Hasselback Butternut Squash with Toasted Almonds
  • Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble & Whipped Marshmallow
  • Honey & Orange Glazed Carrots

THE RINK POWERED BY PEPSI ZERO RETURNS TO PARK TAVERN THANKSGIVING WEEKEND 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/14/20

Experience A Miracle on 10th Street With Seasonal Cocktails, Delicious Fare, Kitschy Holiday Decor, Themed Skate Nights, Movies, Special Events and Much More  
November 26, 2020 Through Monday, February 15, 2021 
Once upon a time, there was a Miracle on 10th Street and with the return of The Rink at Park Tavern Powered by Pepsi Zero, Atlantans and visitors alike can embrace the magic and nostalgia of the holiday season beginning Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2020 through Presidents Day, February 15, 2021.  A beloved annual tradition, this year, guests of all ages are invited to enjoy a new theme at The Rink at Park Tavern Powered by Pepsi Zero, A Miracle on 10th Street.  Setting the scene, a winter wonderland featuring an abundance of festive and kitschy decor, makes for unforgettable experiences and Instagrammable moments seven days a week.  Holiday cheer promises to be abound with an array of seasonal cocktails served in playful glassware, delicious fare, special events, all day skate sessions, themed skate nights, cozy fire pits, and much more.
Following safety protocols and guidelines from the CDC and State and Georgia, the 85-foot long and 40-foot wide, covered rink is heated and boasts a state-of-the-art sound system.  Complimented by Park Tavern’s dog-friendly, expansive patio overlooking Piedmont Park and the Midtown skyline, guests can hit the ice, relax in private cabanas and bubble tents, gather around stone fire pits and cook s’mores, and catch their favorite teams and holiday movies on numerous flatscreen TVs.  In addition to 10 distinct decorated areas to capture favorite holiday photos with friends and family, guests can also take advantage of four new selfie stations, complete with festive backdrops, skaters, imbibers and diners can easily capture and share memories that will last a lifetime.  Park Tavern also has The Rink at Park Tavern Powered by Pepsi Zero is available for private parties and marriage proposals and offers private skating lessons taught by professional ice skaters for tots to adults, courtesy of the Learn to Skate program led by Olympic Coach Craig Maurizi.
The Rink at Park Tavern Powered by Pepsi Zero will be open Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to midnight and Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Guests of all ages can enjoy skating experiences for $15 Monday through Thursday and $20 Friday through Sunday until 8 p.m. At 8:30 p.m., The Rink at Park Tavern becomes an ages 16 and up venue until midnight.  Group packages and Season and Family Passes are also available.  To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.parktavern.com.

LOCAL FAVE VARUNI NAPOLI FEATURED IN UBER EATS AD!

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/9/20

What do Atlanta’s Varuni Napoli, Jonathan Van Ness of “Queer Eye” and Olympic Medalist Simone Biles have in common?  A national ad campaign is what! Uber Eats released their latest series of commercials this month and everyone’s favorite Neapolitan pizza spot is one of the stars. Varuni Napoli has been in the top 5% of Uber Eats deliveries across the U.S. and now they are getting the recognition they deserve in the form of a star-studded ad spot.

Check out the full commercial here.

BIG NIGHT OUT ATLANTA

Posted by Liz Attaway, 11/4/20

There is a buzz that lifts through the air as the lights dim on stage, you hear several voices raise in excitement, several clap with enthusiasm, while others stand quietly in anticipation. A small group shuffles through the dark to their instruments as the lights go up and blaze into a prism of blues, greens, and reds. The crowd cannot contain itself and erupts in applause, singing, and joy. The future of live music hangs in the balance on this weekend of performances, because if done right, this could be the norm until we “get back to normal.” And Big Night Out is the path forward. With acts like Moon Taxi, Big Boi and his friends, as well as Futurebirds, and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, we can proudly announce that live music is back AND SAFE.

Everything was done to ensure the best concert experience, while keeping the attendees safe. Starting with the mask requirement for public spaces and to maintain a 6-foot distance was key. You can say that they’re required all day long, but without constant reinforcement, some people will have a few drinks and forget. We literally saw a group of people employed to tell people to put their masks back on in public spaces. Second key is the way they handle the crowd. With pods that separated the crowd into 2, 3, 4, and 6 into groups that were socially distanced 6 feet, this is how you keep people safe, yet can enjoy a great show. We wouldn’t be surprised if these “rage cages” caught on and started a trend. Yes, rage cage, write it down, it’s the future of enjoying music safely! Every time I heard this term, Smashing Pumpkins Bullet With Butterfly Wings lyrics pop into my head, “Despite all my rage, I’m still just a rat in a cage.” Insert rage in front of cage! Genius. But, back to pods themselves, this was a great experience in tandem with the mask requirements! We were VERY pleased with the whole experience. Good job, Big Night Out!

On Friday, we saw two fun bands perform, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Moon Taxi. Here’s a little bit about them and some photos!

Reminiscent of semi-local greats like Here Come the Mummies, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong kicked-off Big Night Out Atlanta. From the funky beats, to 70s grooves, to big band tunes, they’re a high-energy band that loves what they do! Maybe it’s the lack of live shows they get to do, but the enthusiasm permeates all their music and gets the audience excited. It culminates in long guitar solos, jams to island sounds, and fun sing-alongs like the Lion King Cover.

What struck us about Moon Taxi is that this is the product of all those years of rock-n-roll rolled up into one good band! The sounds of the 80s, electronica, indie rock, fast/slow rock of the early aughts, 90s reverb all permeate each song. This well-produced, smooth sounding, indie/alt rock group, has a great guitarist, fantastic singer, and a ton of energy. They mentioned that they hadn’t toured in 240+ days and you could feel every minute of the happiness of both the crowd and the band. Turn it up to 11!

Saturday night was delayed due to a huge rainstorm that dumped a boatload of water on the audience. Here’s some photos from that night, courtesy of Drew Dinwiddie.

Futurebirds are touted as an indie rock band with country rock elements, Wiki calls it, ‘Psychedelic Country.” Also according to Wiki, they have toured with Drivin’ & Cryin’, Grace Potter, and performed at big music festivals, like Bonoroo.

The Marcus King Band is a southern rock band out of South Carolina that mixes its sound with blues and big band.

Sunday night was all-in for the local former-Outkast great, Big Boi and boy, did he bring the crew to play!

Mixing in DJs, rock-rap of Kneel’n Rey, Killer Mike, Goodie Mob with CeeLo Green, Sleepy Brown, it was an all-out bass fest.  You could feel it right in the chest, and it was GLORIOUS. Performing OutKast favorites like Rosa Parks, Bombs over Baghdad, to Goodie Mob’s Cell Therapy, there wasn’t a lack of grooving and singing along. Big Boi and his pose always bring so much energy to their performances and this one was the same! I am a little partial to OutKast as they were popular when I was in college back in the day, and I love how much they mix sounds of the late 90s and early aughts with up tempo samples and maybe even a little hint of cotton-eyed Joe mixed in for fun. It was a fun time dancing, singing, and feeling the energy from each performance.

Did we mention we love the term rage cage? That’s really want the pods are and we hope to see more concerts and big festivals go this way. Getting live music back will help our souls and if it’s done this way, we’ll all feel safer for it. Welcome, back live music!

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