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Urban Pie Atlanta: Brunch Spotlight: Amy Lane Has Impeccable Taste

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/18/20

Recently, Urban Pie Atlanta in Kirkwood announced that they are going to tackle Saturday brunch. With a nice array of brunch pizzas, vegan options, quiche cups, potatoes, jalapeno bacon and everything in between, we took a trip to the heart of Kirkwood to try their Saturday brunch. We sampled the unforgettable Amy Lane’s Favorite, the bacon and broccoli quiche cup, and some delicious jalapeno bacon. Who’s ready to find out more?

On the breakfast pizza menu are a ton of unique and wonderful options, everything from Avocado Flatbread for Vegans, Low Voltage with egg, chicken, and bacon, as well as other fun toppings like jalapeno bacon, goat cheese, prosciutto, and even sunny-side eggs. We opted for the Amy Lane’s Favorite, who has impeccable taste we must say. This dish boasts of salmon (lox), capers, red onion, cream cheese, olive oil base on a crisp crust, plus topped with arugula. How much can you love a pizza? This is one of the best ones we’ve ever had like a sweet, creamy, salty bagel with a crispy crunchy crust! Not too much cream cheese, the salty and savory of the salmon paired perfectly with the crunch, tart and earthiness of the capers, and finishes with the crunch of the crust. Just. Like. A. Bagel but on steroids!

From there we also tried the quiche cup that comes with potatoes mixed with onions and peppers. What we found fun about these were that they cook them in cake cups, so they come out looking like cupcakes. You really can mix and match any flavor you want. They have broccoli and bacon or spinach and tomato, but you can add any ingredient like onion or peppers or cheese. We tried the bacon and spinach and added a miracle topping: jalapeno bacon. It was perfectly cooked, crispy, with a slight spice on the end. The perfect mix of smoky, savory, and spice. A must get!

They also have a ton of vegan options including the Avocado Flatbread that has Avocado, tomatos, onions, and fresh jalapenos, as well as vegan pancakes with vegan butter! So, if you’re looking for a non-traditional Saturday brunch filled with bagel pizza and jalapeno bacon, we found the place for you: Urban Pie Atlanta in Kirkwood.

5TH ANNUAL ATLANTA BRUNCH FESTIVAL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/16/20

Saturday, March 7th at Noon

Atlantic Station

The 5th annual Atlanta Brunch Fest will be held on Saturday, March 7th from 12-4pm, with Early Entry ticket holders entering at 11am.

Over 60 restaurants will be participating in the event (10 more than last year!) and they will all bring their tastiest brunch items for the crowd to sample. Samples will all be priced at $3 and paid directly to the vendors. There will be Bloody Mary’s, mimosas, Brunch Punch, as well as a selection of beer, wine, cider and hard seltzer to choose from. A live band and everyone’s favorite DJ Q-Tip will get the crowd moving. The list of restaurants and menu items are continuously being added to the website. https://atlantabrunchfestival.com/menu/

Early Entry tickets include all of your drinks and four food tickets to be used for any food vendor sample. (Tickets must be used between 11am and 1pm.) Cost: $65; $70 after Feb 27th, $80 day of.

Bottomless Drink tickets include all of your drinks. (No food included.) Cost: $45; $50 after Feb 27th; $60 day of.

Buy tickets here.

THE TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW IS COMING TO ATLANTA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/16/20
Discover Hundreds of Vacation Destinations from Around the World and Meet With Travel Experts and More 
The nationally acclaimed Travel & Adventure Show is descending upon Atlanta this March for its first time ever at Cobb Galleria Centre on Saturday, February 29 and March 1, 2020.  Attendees will have an opportunity to explore endless vacation options, plan trips with travel experts, attend dozens of educational seminars with renowned experts, dive into faraway cultures at the Global Beats Stage, win trips and more.
Guests will also have the opportunity to meet travel celebrities including Samantha Brown, host of PBS’s “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love”, Peter Greenberg, Emmy Award-Winning Investigative Reporter, Producer, Josh Gates, host of Discover Channel’s “Expedition Unknown”, and many more.  Advanced pricing: $9 for a one-day adult ticket / $16 for a two-day adult ticket (promotion ends February 28, 2020 at 11:59pm ET) Tickets are available starting at $12 for a one-day pass and $20 for a two-day pass on site. Active men and women in the U.S. armed forces are invited to present a military identification prior to the event or at Will Call for free admission for up to four members of their family.  For more information or to purchase tickets, visit travelshows.com/shows/atlanta/.

DOS BOCAS MARDI GRAS PARDI 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/15/20

Dos Bocas, Downtown Atlanta

Tuesday, February 25th

Free to attend

Join us on Fat Tuesday for a celebration full of festive cocktails, Cajun food, live Zydeco music, and more! Enjoy a taste of Louisiana with our beignets, crawfish boil, bayou shrimp, po’boys, hurricane cocktails and other Cajun favorites! Check out our Facebook event for event details and updates! FREE to attend! Drinks and food are also available for purchase.

SERPAS TRUE FOOD CELEBRATES MARDI GRAS WITH A BIG FAT TUESDAY CELEBRATION 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/15/20

MARDI GRAS AT SERPAS TRUE FOOD
Fat Tuesday Is the Last Day to Party
Before Ushering in 40 Days of Good Behavior!
Tuesday, February 25
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Reservations are highly recommended
ABOUT
New Orleans native Chef Scott Serpas will offer a
traditional Louisiana influenced menu all night long!
Mardi Gras music, decor, masks, beads and
traditional hurricane drink specials at the bar.
Hang on until the end of the evening and
join the kitchen, staff, and guests
for the Second Line fun at the end of the evening!
MENU
(subject to change)
Jambalaya
Seafood Gumbo
Shrimp Po’boys
Plus …Beignets and King Cake

FIRST ANNUAL MARDI GRAS BAR CRAWL ALPHARETTA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/14/20

HOLMES – CITIZEN SOUL – JEKYLL – SOUTH MAIN KITCHEN – LAPEER

Saturday, February 22nd at 3 pm

Six Alpharetta City Center restaurants, including Holmes, Lapeer and South Main Kitchen, are teaming up to host a Mardi Gras Bar Crawl on February 22nd! Festivities will include Nola-inspired cocktails and bites at each restaurant, in addition to Mardi Gras beads, dancing, live music in the South Main Kitchen alley, and more. Tickets ($50) are available here.

Park Tavern Silly Love Songs Yacht Rock 2020

Date: Friday, February 14th

Time:  9 pm

About: Spend a smooth-sailing evening this Valentine’s Day at Park Tavern’s Silly Love Songs Yacht Rock Show with VJ Captain Luv on Friday, February 14, 2020. Mellow-music lovers, in relationships or riding solo, will enjoy a nautical night filled with dancing, and the best Yacht Rock songs and videos from the ‘70s & ‘80s.  Guests can overlook the stunning Midtown skyline and Piedmont Park, and take advantage of Park Tavern’s full menu featuring sushi, salads, burgers, in addition to Valentine’s Day-themed libations that will be flowing all night long. Tickets for the evening are $5. Dinner reservations begin at 4:30 pm with the last seating at 10 pm.

More Information:

https://www.bigtickets.com/events/parktavern/silly-love-songs-yacht-rock-show-with-vj-captain-love

Galetine’s Day at Wild Heaven Avondale 2020

Date: Saturday, February 15th

Time: 10:30 am

About: Our 5th annual Galentine’s Day party at Wild Heaven Beer (Avondale) is Saturday, February 15 from 10:30am-1pm – a half hour longer this year! Your $39 advance ticket ($45 at the door), gets you a roomful of great women to celebrate with, three full pours of delicious Wild Heaven Beer (including Emergency Drinking Beer Mimosas!), brunch from the famed Waffle House food truck, craft supplies, a commemorative stemmed glass (new this year!) plus a flower crown building station to get you ready to show off for the day. 

More Information:

https://www.bigtickets.com/events/wildheaven/galentines/