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BULLY BOY ADDS NEW DATES TO ITS SELL-OUT SUSHI ROLLING CLASSES

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/20/25

An Interactive, Sake-Fueled Dive Into the Art of Sushi, Led by Chef Wendy Roman

Wednesdays, June 25; July 23; and August 27, 2025 at 7 p.m. 

What started as a one-off has become one of the season’s hottest midweek tickets. After a string of sold-out sessions, Bully Boy is adding more summer sushi rolling classes on Wednesdays, June 25; July 23; and August 27, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Hosted inside the restaurant’s lush, greenery-drenched dining room just off the BeltLine, the experience is led by Executive Chef and Sushi Chef Wendy Roman, who guides the room through the making of three signature sushi rolls—crafted with the same pristine seafood and seasonal ingredients featured on Bully Boy’s kaiseki-inspired menu. To round out the experience, each class includes a curated sake tasting: three distinct pours (Nigori, Junmai, and Daiginjo styles), served over the course of the evening—two 3 oz pours and one 6 oz pour—for about two full glasses total. It’s a hands-on night of rolling, sipping, and snacking in a setting that feels more dinner party than classroom.

Tickets are $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Space is limited, so reservations are highly recommended. To reserve, call 678.904.5607 or visit OpenTable. Bully Boy is located at 828 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. For more information, visit www.bullyboyatl.com and follow along on Instagram, Facebook, and X at @bullyboyatl.

FOUR END OF MARCH EVENTS 2025

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/21/25

Let’s Roll at Bully Boy: Hands-On Sushi Rolling Class 

Steps off the Atlanta BeltLine, Bully Boy invites sushi lovers and curious foodies alike to a hands-on sushi rolling class on Wednesday, March 26th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hosted in the heart of Bully Boy’s lush, garden-like dining space, Chef Wendy Roman will guide guests through the art of crafting three signature sushi rolls, using the same high-quality seafood and seasonal ingredients featured on the restaurant’s kaiseki-inspired menu. Whether a seasoned sushi lover or rolling for the first time, this interactive experience is all about learning, tasting, and having fun — and yes, sake is included to keep the creativity flowing. Celebrated for its fresh seafood, thoughtfully crafted small plates, and innovative cocktails with Asian influences, Bully Boy is a must-visit. Whether rolling with friends, on a date, or flying solo, this hands-on class is a fun way to experience it all. Tickets are $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Space is limited, so reservations are highly recommended. To reserve, call 678.904.5607. Bully Boy is located at 828 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. For more information, visit www.bullyboyatl.com and follow along on Instagram, Facebook, and X at @bullyboyatl.

A Sparkling Night of Cava & Coastal Flavors at Tio Lucho’s

Tio Lucho’s is bringing the effervescent spirit of Spain to Atlanta with a special Cava tasting on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Nestled in Poncey-Highland, the Peruvian-inspired hotspot has curated an evening where Spain’s celebrated sparkling wine meets the vibrant coastal flavors of Chef and Owner Arnaldo Castillo’s menu. Guests will explore four distinct Cava selections, each showcasing the complexity and versatility of this beloved Spanish wine. Mont Marçal Brut Rosé offers lively redcurrant notes with a smooth, elegant finish, while Casas del Mar Cava Brut delivers refreshing hints of pineapple, smoke, and delicate florals. From crisp and fruit-forward to layered and subtly smoky, each Cava is selected to complement dishes that highlight the natural interplay between Peruvian tradition and Southern influences. Tickets for A Sparkling Night of Cava at Tio Lucho’s are $40 per person, excluding tax, and can be purchased at www.tioluchos.com. Tio Lucho’s is located at 675 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. Follow @tioluchos on Instagram and Facebook for updates and event details.

Yllera Wines and Birlibirloque Gin Take Over the Bar at Kitty Dare

On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, Kitty Dare, known for its vibrant Mediterranean fare and thoughtfully curated wine program, is hosting a special bar takeover from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring Jorge Martínez of Yllera Wines and Carolina Toquero, distiller of Birlibirloque Gin. Guests will have the opportunity to sip and savor a unique lineup of Yllera wines, including the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, 2019 Pepe Tempranillo, 2021 Meraldis Verdejo, and 2016 Boada Crianza, all available by the glass or as part of a wine flight with half-glasses of all four for $25. Additional highlights include the 2016 Jesús Yllera Crianza, a Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon blend, and the 2005 25th Aniversario Tempranillo, both available by the half-glass. Rounding out the evening, guests can also enjoy Eti’s G&T, a refreshing Gin and Tonic made with Birlibirloque Gin, a personal touch and heartfelt tribute to owner Jaamy Zarnergar’s mother, Eti, and her love of the classic cocktail. Throughout the evening, diners will also have the chance to meet and chat with the visiting wine and gin experts tableside, bringing the stories behind each sip to life. This one-night-only event at Kitty Dare is a can’t-miss experience for Atlanta’s wine and cocktail enthusiasts. For more information, visit kittydare.com or call (404) 228-1566. Kitty Dare is located at 1029 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. Stay connected on Instagram at @kittydareatl.

Whiskey Business: TWO urban licks’ Irish Whiskey Tasting

The St. Patrick’s Day celebrations don’t have to end just because the calendar says so. TWO urban licks is keeping the Irish spirit alive with Whiskey Business: TWO’s Irish Whiskey Tasting. On Thursday, March 27th at 6:30 p.m., guests are invited to sip, savor, and explore the flavors of Limavady, J.J. Corry, and Slane Whiskey— each showcasing a unique side of Ireland’s rich whiskey-making tradition. From single-barrel single malt to expertly blended casks and a smooth, triple-casked favorite, there’s a pour for every palate. Whether a whiskey aficionado or just beginning the tasting journey, this lively evening is perfect for raising a glass with friends and discovering new favorites. Tickets are $35 per person plus tax and gratuity. Space is limited and reservations are required. To secure a spot, call 404.522.4622. For more information, visit twourbanlicks.com. Located directly on the Atlanta BeltLine, TWO urban licks is known for its fiery flavors, inventive cocktails, live music, and vibrant atmosphere for over twenty years. TWO urban licks is located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30306. Stay connected on Instagram at @TwoUrbanLicks and Facebook at www.facebook.com/TwoUrbanLicks.

BULLY BOY SHINES A LIGHT ON WOMEN IN WINE

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/9/24

Thursday, August 15th at 6:30pm

The ideal setting for mingling with fellow wine enthusiasts, Atlanta favorite Bully Boy is hosting a special evening spotlighting the remarkable talents of women in the wine industry on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Bully Boy’s house sommelier, Emma Rubenstein, has partnered with Avant Partir Wines for a dinner dedicated to championing women winemakers. Alongside Avant Partir Wines, Georgia’s expert on fine wines and spirits, Rubenstein will present a curated selection of five outstanding wines crafted by women or from women-led wineries for guests to sip and savor. Enjoy each glass with Japanese kaiseki-style small plates—a decadent collection of seafood-focused dishes. For $65 per person, join Bully Boy for a night of celebrating female trailblazers in the wine industry. Bully Boy is located at 828 W10 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, Georgia 30306, just steps away from Atlanta’s Beltline. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.bullyboyATL.com or call 678-904-5607.

Bully Boy

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 12/12/22

Nestled in a small spot just off the Beltline, Bully Boy is hidden in the Two Urban Licks parking lot, yet when you enter it’s almost like a greenhouse oasis, low lights, large tables, and a glowing ‘oysters’ sign. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing it is a foodies dream with everything from sushi to duck spring rolls to Miso Black Cod and even a market priced A-5 wagyu dish. On top of that, they have several different sake to choose from as well as great cocktails, a large wine list, and more. Let’s find out more.

Starting with the sake and cocktails, we opted to try two different Sakes, the Koji Sake – Junmani Daiginjo ATL Edition that was our favorite, it is crisp and smooth cold sake and very sippable with any of the dishes. The other one was a rose, pink sake called Mukai Shuzo – Ine Mankai, which was still very good, floral, and fruitier than the other. For our cocktail the staff recommended the Gin #5 cocktail and we couldn’t have been happier. It is a floral gin that starts out tangy and then a smooth fruity end with cherry liquor and orange flower water and vermouth. It had a great balance.

For our shared plates, we tried a little bit of everything from crispy brussels sprouts to beef Negimaki, as well as Duck Spring Rolls, and their amazing King Kong Roll. Starting with the crispy brussels sprouts these were delicious with a sweetness and earthiness up front and then ended with a crunch and savory of the sauce. We’d never tried Negimaki before so we took a chance on it and we are glad we did! The wagyu beef was tender and meaty with a good rich flavor it surrounded crunchy and tangy cooked scallions that rounded out the bite with tang and crunch.

Something you have to try when you go to Bully Boy is their sushi! One of the rolls we tried was the King Kong Roll.  Cool and tender salmon and yellowtail, sweet and spicy tuna, creamy avocado, a fantastic roll to pair with a crisp sake! The flavor was so good, no wasabi was even needed! Finally, the Duck Spring Rolls were a great twist on a classic. Crunchy and flaky outside, tender pulled duck inside that had rich flavor and the typical cabbage and carrots, but they added peppers as well for more tang. Yum.

 On to our next course we pulled out all the stops and went for the pricey A-5 Wagyu and the Miso Black Cod! As for the beautiful and well-presented A-5 Wagyu it arrived in a smoke dome! It’s like meat butter surrounded by a smoky, charred skin and topped with gold flakes. It goes perfectly with the tender marinated mushroom assortment. But we must admit that the Miso Black Cod stole the show! HOLY GOD, this must try dish is sweet and tender cod paired with a rich miso sauce and pickled vegetables on the side. Put the fish, miso sauce and veggies together for an incredible sweet, earthy, rich, tangy bite. We cannot recommend any more highly!

We enjoyed the King Kong Roll so much, we also got the Ping Pong Roll. Wait, those rhyme! This is a must try with cool and tangy pineapple atop a spicy tuna roll with a balsamic glaze. It starts out with the sweet, cool pineapple and then the spiciness of the tuna and the richness of the balsamic glaze hits you on the back. Delicious! After all of that, they do offer a mochi dessert. It’s three seasonal flavors, ours turned out to be mango, matcha, and strawberry. If you are not familiar with mochi, they are chewy and fruity outside with ice cream inside and these are accompanied with fruit. We liked them all but we found you can mix and match them for best bite. I personally liked the matcha and strawberry together, almost like chocolate strawberry ice cream.

One of the best meals all year!! BRAVO!

Koji Sake
A-5 Wagyu presentation
Miso Black Cod
King Kong Roll
Negimaki
Gin #5
Ping Pong Roll
Duck Spring Roll
Mukai Shuzo

BULLY BOY CELEBRATES NATIONAL OYSTER DAY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/29/22

Friday, August 5th

National Oyster Day is on Friday, August 5th and oyster lovers are invited to enjoy a shucking good time at Bully Boy. In addition to menu favorites, Boss Gibson oysters and Devil’s Bandit oysters, Chef Dung will be serving three special offerings in honor the occasion. For $15, guests can also explore the Chef’s Oyster Plate featuring three oysters, each with its own topping including Hokkaido Bafun uni, ikura, and caviar. Bully Boy’s full dinner menu and its expansive list of sake, wine, beer and signature cocktails will also be available. For more information or to make a reservation, visit, www.bullyboyatl.com, or call 678-904-5607. Located just off the Atlanta BeltLine at 828 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, Bully Boy is open for dinner at 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday

TWO URBAN LICKS HOSTS A LOMBARDI WINE TASTING TO CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/21/21

Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Experience With Tony Lombardi of Lombardi Wines and Todd Rushing of Concentrics Restaurants 
Thursday, January 28, 2021 From 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. 
Acclaimed wine experts, Tony Lombardi of Lombardi Wines and Todd Rushing of Concentrics Restaurants and TWO urban licks, are joining forces and hosting a special wine tasting event on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Bully Boy in the Old Fourth Ward. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., wine lovers are invited to gather and sip on an array of delicious Lombardi wines accompanied by exquisite food pairings created by TWO urban licks’ Executive Chef Matt Weinstein, including Scallop Crudo, Chicken Liver Toast, Mixed Mushroom Strudel, Duck Confit, and a surprise dessert. The tasting will be socially distanced to keep guests and staff safe. Tickets are $75 per person (includes wine, food, tax, and gratuity). To make a reservation visit www.opentable.com or call 404.522.4622. Bully Boy is a destination restaurant located in the Old Fourth Ward next to TWO urban licks, in between The Telephone Factory and Common Grounds, right down the BeltLine from Ponce City Market.