Newest Pop-Up at The Blind Pig Parlour Bar Boasts Nostalgic Delights with Small Plates, Crafty Cocktails, and More
Atlantans are cordially invited to experience a summer-long “Beach Ball” at The Blind Flamingo, the latest pop-up experience from The Blind Pig Parlour Bar, beginning Friday, June 28. Inspired by the Apple TV series “Palm Royale,” The Blind Flamingo is a vibrant, retro paradise featuring nostalgic summer vibes. Guests will indulge in various small plates, desserts, and dazzling cocktails.
The Blind Flamingo boasts an enticing menu perfect for nibbling and sharing. Savory small plates include
slow-roasted pork belly with sweet-and-spicy glaze and pickled red onions
lobster ceviche with citrus-cured lobster, tomatoes, red onions, and cilantro
heirloom tomato caprese with Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails Garden tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, and balsamic drizzle
strawberry shortcake and key lime dip served with graham crackers, animal crackers, and pineapple
The Blind Flamingo’s drink menu is as stunning as it is delicious. Guests will enjoy refreshing concoctions such as:
the show’s signature grasshopper (hold the insulin)
pink señoritas
Palm Beach punch
coconut rum mojito
The Blind Flamingo will be open Wednesday and Thursday from 5 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
The Blind Flamingo is located at 128 East Andrews Dr., NE, in Atlanta. For more information and reservations, visit theblindpigparlourbar.com.
Spring and ongoing events at The Big Ketch, The Blind Pig Parlour Bar, and Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill, Buckhead’s favorite beach house known for handcrafted cocktails and coastal-inspired fare, invites guests to experience laid-back ocean life with the return of its lively patio parties every Thursday night through May 30.
The weekly parties at 3279 Roswell Road NE lure guests with rotating themes and seafood offerings at 5 pm and live music at 5:30 pm. Drink specials include $8 glasses of frosé, $6 rotating drafts, and buckets of seltzer or Modelo for $24.
Patio party themes and dates are:
April 11 & May 9: Low Country Boil
A classic boil brimming with a pound of shrimp, two pieces of sausage, corn, red potatoes, and The Big Ketch’s Cajun sauce for $42 per person
April 18 & May 16: Fish Fry
Guests can choose whole-fried Hawaiian snapper dressed with greens and a zesty vinaigrette for $42; cornmeal-breaded catfish served with hushpuppies, fries, and coleslaw for $28; or traditional beer-battered fish served with hand-cut fries and coleslaw for $26
April 25 & May 23: Tiki Time
Dishes include tuna poke made with hand-cut sushi-grade ahi tuna, avocado, ginger, scallions, red onions, cucumber, sesame seeds, and poke sauce for $16; beef or vegetable skewers for $18; three soy-basted and grilled chicken or vegetable kebabs for $14; and Hawaiian shaved pork sliders made with slow-roasted pork and glazed pineapple on King’s Hawaiian buns for $16
May 2 & May 30: Oyster Fest
$1 raw oysters on the half-shell
For the latest information, follow The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can also sign up for the newsletter at thebigketch.com.
La Bella Pig, the Italian resort pop-up experience at The Blind Pig Parlour Bar at 128 East Andrews Drive in Buckhead, invites guests to an enchanting Italian wine pairing experience on Sunday, April 14.
This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to savor the flavors of Italy with a curated selection of wines and light bites. Sommelier Natacha Cargile will guide guests through four hand-selected wines. The ambiance and tasting experience promises a perfect Italian getaway in the heart of Buckhead.
Attendees are encouraged to don their chicest resort wear to fully immerse themselves in the vacation vibe. The event is an opportunity for wine enthusiasts and anyone looking to enjoy a slice of Italy in an unforgettable setting. The wine tasting starts at 3 pm and costs $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
These straight-from-the-vine dining experiences celebrate the spring, summer, and fall seasons, allowing guests to experience Milton’s Acre, the onsite garden of this treasured Crabapple restaurant.
Each year, Milton’s culinary team looks forward to exploring the possibilities Milton’s Acre—where local produce is harvested and showcased in each garden dinner—presents. Guests can anticipate heirloom fruits, vegetables, and herbs that will share the spotlight with carefully selected meats and seafood.
Each dinner starts at 5 p.m. with a reception of passed hors d’oeuvres and libations in Milton’s Acre, where attendees receive an exclusive tour of the garden. Guests then retire to an outdoor, four-course dinner of inspired comfort foods served family-style with paired wines, all accompanied by the soothing sounds of a cellist. The ambiance, reminiscent of rural farm life, provides a tranquil setting for Milton’s new Southern cuisine.
The Garden Dinner menus are curated a few weeks before each event based on what is in season. Guests can expect to enjoy tastes inspired by Milton’s Acre’s bounty, such as delicate squash blossoms stuffed with prosciutto and cream cheese, pimiento cheese and crawfish, and roast duckling with fingerling sweet potatoes, oyster mushrooms, heirloom snap beans, and candied pecan apple butter.
All dinners are scheduled on Sunday evenings. 2024 Garden Dinner Series dates with available seating:
April 28
May 5 (Cinco de Mayo theme) & 19
October 6, 13, 20 & 27
Tickets to the Garden Dinner Series are $165 each (including wine, tax, and gratuity) and may be purchased online in advance. Tickets are not transferable for other dates and cannot be refunded within 48 hours of the event.
Located at 800 Mayfield Road, Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails is nestled in a restored 155-year-old farmhouse located in the historic district of Crabapple. The charming North Fulton restaurant serves contemporary Southern cuisine that utilizes fresh, local ingredients, many of which come from the restaurant’s on-site garden, Milton’s Acre. For more information, visit miltonscuisine.com.
Jungle-Meets-Beach at Buckhead Speakeasy with Tropical Décor, Refreshing Drinks, and Island Bites
The Blind Pig Parlour Bar amps up the summer vibes with the return of its Playa Pig pop-up designed to whisk guests away to an alluring tropical island state of mind. The Playa Pig will serve up tropical chic, jungle disco vibes inspired by Tulum, Mexico, along with tempting drinks and a menu of Yucatan-themed bites.
The Buckhead speakeasy is revamping its Victorian décor to entice those longing to get away to a wild, wanderlust escape. Guests can look forward to creative, refreshing cocktails served with treats and sweets inspired by the unmistakable flavors of the tropics.
Food items will include:
Fresh pineapple seasoned with Tajin, pickled jalapeños, and lime
Pork pastor empanadas with spicy jalapeño and pineapple crema
Crispy shrimp and poblano fritters with chipotle aioli
Crab tostadas crab tossed with heirloom tomatoes, jalapeños, cabbage, roasted red peppers, avocado, and lemon cilantro aioli, served on crispy tostadas
Churro bites served with dark chocolate and vanilla bean dipping sauce
Ginger Watermelon Margarita with el Jimador blanco, watermelon juice, lemon juice, ginger syrup
Coco Loco Los Sundays coconut tequila, Martini & Rossi Fiero, tangerine infused cream
Spicy Paloma Spritz el Jimador blanco, grapefruit juice, ancho reyes, hell fire bitters, fresno pepper agave, sparkling rosé
Cool as a Cuke cucumber vodka, fresno agave syrup, lime juice, bubbles
Twilight in Tulum with Old Forester bourbon, sorel, pineapple-dandelion syrup, lemon juice, egg white, citrus-chamomile bitters
Playa Punch with Pimm’s, Velvet Falerum, PAMA, bénédictine, pineapple juice, fever tree ginger beer
Sublime Sunset shot with mango infused vodka, smoked paprika-brown sugar syrup, lemon juice
Sunburn shot with Banhez mezcal, Chareau aloe liqueur, dandelion-pineapple syrup, lime juice, dark rum floater
The Playa Pig will be open Tuesday-Saturday beginning Friday, June 9 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 Playa Pig may be reserved for small parties and special events any day of the week.
The Playa Pig is located at 128 East Andrews Dr., NE in Atlanta. For more information, visit theblindpigparlourbar.com.
