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ENZO STEAKHOUSE AND BAR PRESENTS A GRAND OPENING GALA 

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/26/22

Festive and Philanthropic Celebration Featuring a Ribbon Cutting, Cocktails, Chef-Driven Cuisine, Live Music and More

Monday, November 7, 2022 From 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Opening its doors in late September, ENZO Steakhouse & Bar is ready to officially celebrate its arrival with a festive and philanthropic celebration. On Monday, November 7, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., revelers are invited to ENZO’s Grand Opening Gala, an exciting evening that kicks off with a brief ribbon cutting ceremony with Fayetteville Mayor Edward Johnson and Dan T. Cathy, Chief Visionary of Trilith. Guests are then invited to walk the red carpet and enter an elegant and spirited atmosphere featuring live music from the UpScale Band, signature cocktails including the Palmariva, Donna Rosa, and Luna di Miele, and an array of Executive Chef Montobbio’s chef-driven cuisine. The evening’s proceeds benefit Two Sparrows Village, a nonprofit organization serving special needs families in South Metro Atlanta. Tickets are on sale for $95 per person at https://enzo-itl.com/experience/grand-gala-opening and include food and beverages. 

Open for dinner, weekend brunch, and lunch (beginning November 9), ENZO Steakhouse & Bar is a new chef-driven dining concept by chef Andrea Montobbio and fashion industry veteran Carmine Noce. Combining Northern Italy-inspired cuisine with the comforts of a modern steakhouse and vibrant bar, diners will revel in a warm and sophisticated atmosphere while exploring Montobbio’s menus of signature and seasonal offerings boasting bold flavors, hand-made pastas and sauces, choice cuts of steaks, chops, fresh seafood, plant-based dishes and more. An impressive wine, cocktail, and beer program, impeccable design, and rotating works from local artists are among the thoughtful details that round out each experience at ENZO. The 180-seat restaurant also features a stunning private dining room, group dining table, and alfresco dining on the expansive, dog-friendly patio. ENZO is located in the Town of Trilith at 300 Trilith Pkwy, Suite 230, Fayetteville, GA 30214. For more information or to make a reservation, visit enzo-itl.com or call (770) 756-9188.

ATLANTA BOURBON FESTIVAL 2022

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/22/22

Atlanta Beer Festivals hosts

Atlanta Bourbon Festival
November 19, 2022, 2pm-5pm, VIP 1pm
Guardian Works

Enjoy 50+ bourbon and whiskey options, cocktails, wine & beer, and live music.

General Admission Tickets include entry, entertainment, souvenir tasting glass and all of your drinks; food will cost extra. $55 advance, $60 after Nov. 10, $70 day of event. First 250 just $45.

VIP tickets will include early entry at 1pm, 15+ VIP only bourbons, souvenir tasting glass, and all of your drinks; finger food will be included until 3pm. $99 advance, $109 after Nov. 10, not available day of. First 100 just $85.

Tickets here.

BEER VS WINE BEVERAGE SHOWDOWN AT THE USUAL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/22/22

Friday, October 28 7pm

Join us for a beverage showdown with two of your favorite experts, A Cork in The road and Bitch Beer Podcast.

Using the signature format created by A Cork in the Road, LLC, guests will taste wines and beers throughout several rounds of food pairings from Chef Nick Leahy while collecting data to determine which beverage pairs best with each dish…will WINE (Kelly) or BEER (Caroline) win?!

Reception

Oysters on the 1/2 shell, cheese and charcuterie

First Course

Potato and Goat Cheese Empanada with Chimichurri

Second Course

Cold Smoked Scallop Crudo, preserved peach, pickled fresno, and puffed rice

Third Course

Braised Pork Cheek, Daysprings Farm Grits, Lady Peas, and Tomato Gravy

Fourth Course

Dulce De Leche and Apple Bread Pudding with Anglaise

TICKETS

PONCE CITY MARKET TO HOST SUNDAY SUPPER SOUTH

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/16/22

Hosted by Renowned, James Beard Award-Winning Chef Anne Quatrano of W.H. Stiles Fish Camp, Bacchanalia, Floataway Cafe & Star Provisions 

Honoring the South’s Harvest from Local Farms, Menu will Feature Dishes from Chefs Across Georgia

After a three-year hiatus, Sunday Supper South, the annual charity dinner held to raise funds for the James Beard Foundation®, will return to Atlanta on Sunday, November 6 at Ponce City Market. Created to embrace the simple cooking philosophy and inspired by the harvest of the South, Sunday Supper South is hosted by Anne Quatrano, beloved Atlanta chef and owner of Bacchanalia, Star Provisions Market & Cafe, W.H. Stiles Fish Camp and Floataway Cafe. Tickets are now available here.

This year, the event will honor the region’s harvest with a vegetable-forward menu featuring dishes from a dozen-and-a-half Georgia chefs who will incorporate produce from local farms like White Oak Pastures, Riverview Farms, Woodland Gardens, Crystal Organic Farm, Sweet Grass Dairy and more. The chef lineup will be announced soon.

The evening will kick off at 5:30pm with a cocktail reception along the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail at The Shed, with drinks from Atlanta’s top beverage industry vets and passed hors d’oeuvres. Following, guests will gather around festive communal tables in Ponce City Market’s third floor Trestle to enjoy a plated dinner highlighting Georgia’s creative talents and artisan producers. The night will end with a dessert station featuring treats from some of Atlanta’s most talented pastry chefs.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the James Beard Foundation®, which celebrates and supports the people behind America’s food culture, while pushing for new standards in the restaurant industry to create a future where all have the opportunity to thrive. Through the mantra of Good Food for Good®, the organization is committed to providing chefs and other leaders in the food community with the support, tools and resources they need to make our food culture more sustainable, equitable and delicious for everyone.

This is the sixth year that Sunday Supper South will take place at Ponce City Market. Atlanta’s historic, mixed-use community hub features a Central Food Hall, serving as home to both established chefs and emerging new talent across the country, as well as fashion and retail shops, residential lofts, offices for innovation and technology companies, and more. Ponce City Market recently broke ground on its next chapter, which is converting underutilized areas to productive economic and community use. Jamestown looks forward to adding more than 700,000 square feet of new live, work and shop space to the property. More details about the next phase is available here. 

URBAN PIE PRESENTS A LIVE PERFORMANCE BY FAITH HARRIS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/16/22

A Soulful Afternoon on the Patio Featuring the Music of Nina Simone, Food, Drinks and More 

Free to Attend on Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.


Music lovers are invited to spend a relaxing fall afternoon on Urban Pie’s expansive patio while enjoying a soulful, live performance by Fath Harris on Sunday October 23, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The acclaimed Jazz and Soul artist who has opened for a range of performers including Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, and The O’Jays, will present the music of Nina Simone alongside musicians Penelope Williams on the keyboard, Derrick James on the saxophone, Emrah Kotan on drums, and Edwin Williams on bass. Serving thin crust pies and great times since 2007, Urban Pie’s full menu featuring sharable plates, signature and build-your-own pizzas, pasta, salads and more will be available. Urban Pie is located in the heart of Kirkwood’s bustling business district at 2012 Hosea L Williams Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30317. For more information, visit www.urbanpieatl.com or call 404-373-2778.

DISTILLERY OF MODERN ART PRESENTS TOP SHELF COMEDY 

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/16/22

New Monthly Stand-Up Comedy Show Serving Up Laughs, Cocktails, Art and More  

Thursday, October 20, 2022 From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.


Enjoy cocktails and comedy at Distillery of Modern Art during Top Shelf Comedy, a new monthly stand-up show featuring the best of Atlanta’s comedians on Thursday, October 20th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. For the premiere event, headliner Nathan Owens, host Amy Brown and comedian Amanda Marks will serve up a healthy serving of nonstop laughs. Seating is first come, first served so guests are encouraged to arrive early to grab a craft cocktail and mingle with fellow comedy lovers before the show begins. Beyond the signature drinks made with Distillery of Modern Art’s in-house spirits, guests can nosh on The Spotted Trotter Charcuterie and explore the current art installation featuring works from local artists Craig Dongoski and Armando Chacon. Tickets for Top Shelf Comedy are available for $15 in advance and $20 at the door for ages 21 and up. For more information visit or to purchase tickets, visit https://distilleryofmodernart.com  or call  404-482-2663. Distillery of Modern Art is located at 2197 Irvindale Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341.

SOUTHERN BELLE CELEBATES CALIFORNIA WINES ON OCTOBER 26

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/16/22

America’s most lauded wine country is about so much more than you know; Napa Cabernet is just the tip of the iceberg.

Join Cate Hatch to discover what exciting developments have been emerging from winemakers in California. Our class will be held in an otherwise closed-to-the-public Southern Belle from 6:30-7:30 PM on Wednesday, October 26.

As always, we will be sampling and discussing six wines, while Chef Joey Ward and the team provide small bites to pair. Exclusive 12-bottle case discounts will be available to all attendees.

Tickets are limited to keep things intimate, so book seats today ($82/per ticket, including service).

STORICO FRESCO PRESENTS “AT THE TABLE OF LA FORTEZZA” DINNER AND BOOK EVENT

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/16/22

Cookbook Author Annette Joseph Joins Storico Fresco Chefs

for Four-Course Meal on Oct. 26 and 27                        

Storico Fresco and cookbook author, stylist, and entertaining expert Annette Joseph invite guests to an “At the Table of La Fortezza” dinner and book event on Oct. 26 and 27. Joseph’s newly released cookbook features recipes from Tuscany’s rugged Lunigiana region where she purchased and renovated a medieval fortress named La Fortezza and sought dishes from the best chefs, home cooks, and purveyors in the area.

The four-course dinner with wine pairings at Storico Fresco—Joseph’s favorite Italian restaurant in Atlanta—features recipes from the book that highlight the slow-food practices from the sustainable region. The cost is $150 per person, which includes the meal with wine pairings, a signed copy of “At the Table of La Fortezza,” tax, and service charge. Reservations can be made via OpenTable; parties of eight or more should email reservations@storicofresco.com for reservations.

DINE WITH ADELE’S TO HELP BREAST CANCER RESEARCH THIS OCTOBER

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/16/22

The neighborhood eatery will release specialty menus whose proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research

EXTENDED UNTIL 10/31!!

On Wednesday, October 5th, Adele’s will launch special menus to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness. Located in the Old Fourth Ward, fundraising menus will be available during dinner and brunch until Wednesday, October 12th (Extended to 10/31). Adele’s is part of Nashville-based group, Red Pebbles Hospitality, who expanded the popular concept to Atlanta earlier this year. This initiative is of special and personal importance to the company as a whole, as too many members of the Red Pebbles team – both in Atlanta and Nashville – have been directly affected by breast cancer.

Hannah Young, executive chef of the Edgewood Avenue eatery, has curated menus that incorporate healthy, cancer-fighting superfoods suggested to patients by doctors to maintain an immune-healthy diet. The intimate dinner menu consists of dishes such as lentils with roasted sweet potatoes, shallots, and spinach, salmon with cauliflower, wilted kale, and housemade pepper relish, and raspberry rose cheesecake with an almond graham cracker crust. Furthermore, Adele’s will reimagine their weekend brunch buffet with pink pastries and cakes, and incorporate additional pink dishes and cocktails. 

“This is an important initiative we have spearheaded in years past with great success,” says Howard Greenstone, CEO of Red Pebbles Hospitality, “As many of our staff have been directly affected by breast cancer, this is a cause that is near and dear to our hearts.”

The Adele’s beverage team has crafted specialty cocktails for the event – the pink gin-based Fight Back cocktail boasts citrus notes with lemon and orange liqueur while the tequila-based Angel Wings cocktail will be slightly sweeter with hints of coconut and pomegranate. For brunch, guests can expect riffs on classic brunch beverages such as the Pink Bellini. 

The Adele’s team will be wearing pink ribbon lapel pins, and the back-of-house staff will wear pink ball caps with the Adele’s logo. Red Pebbles Hospitality will donate a portion of the proceeds from the dinner, brunch, and cocktail menus to breast cancer research.

For additional information, please visit https://www.adelesrestaurant.com/atlanta-happenings/. 

THE BATTERY ATLANTA FALLS INTO FUN WITH FESTIVE HAPPENINGS THIS MONTH

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/9/22

Atlanta’s favorite open-air destination offers events to usher in the changing seasons

The Battery Atlanta has spirited festivities for friends and families this October. Guests can anticipate a jam-packed lineup of live performances at the Coca-Cola Roxy and other seasonally themed events like A Stranger Halloween at Live! at The Battery Atlanta, Game Day watch parties and more. The Battery Atlanta is the place to be to experience all the fantastic fall activities!

Outdoor Activities:

Wellness Series: Yoga by Kaiser Permanente
Mondays, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on the Plaza Green
Calm the mind, body and spirit at the outdoor yoga classes presented by Kaiser Permanente. The Wellness Series at The Battery Atlanta continues this free event into the fall, open to all ages to feel refreshed as the seasons’ change. Guests are required to bring their own mat and can register here.

Xfinity Movie Series
Fridays, on the Plaza Green
Grab a snack and cozy up for movie night with family and friends on the Plaza Green every weekend this season. Guests are encouraged to bring their own seating for the free movie showings, presented by Xfinity. More information can be found here.

  • “Snow White and the Huntsman” Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.

Hoots n’ Howls
Sunday, Oct. 30 from 1-5 p.m.
Need an excuse to dress up your pet? Rock for Rescues is bringing the Halloween fun of Hoots n’ Howls to the Plaza Green. Guests and their furry friends can enjoy live music, various vendors and a chance to win this year’s Halloween Dog Costume Contest. A $5 entry fee is required to participate in the costume contest and all proceeds will benefit animal rescue organizations.

Select Restaurant Promotions:

Live! at The Battery Atlanta

Game Day
Saturday, Oct. 8 from Noon-9 p.m.
Guests can kick off college football season at Live! at The Battery by celebrating with a day of tailgate snacks, specialty themed cocktails and watch parties, centering around the Auburn versus Georgia football game. Fans won’t miss a moment of action with 40+ televisions and a 32-foot LED screen playing the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry in college football! Patrons are encouraged to reserve tickets here.

Drag Brunch at Live!
Saturday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Let’s do brunch! Drag Brunch at The Battery Atlanta has never been fiercer, and this Halloween-themed event will showcase the most festive queens. This 21+ ticketed event offers packages that include seating, mimosas and specialty brunch options. Attendees are encouraged to reserve tickets here.

A Stranger Halloween
Friday, Oct. 28 from 8-11 p.m.
Things are getting turned upside down with A Stranger Halloween at The Battery Atlanta this October with giveaways, games and a costume contest with $6,000 in cash and prizes. Patrons will start off in the Tavern and are encouraged to reserve tickets here.

ALCP: Georgia Vs. Florida Watch Party at Live!
Saturday, Oct. 29 from Noon-9 p.m.
Time to break out the face paint and cheer along as one of the biggest rivalries in college football comes to The Battery Atlanta with Atlanta’s Largest Cocktail Party: a Georgia versus Florida tailgate and watch party. Fans can expect an array of tailgate snacks, themed cocktails, games and giveaways while their favorite teams battle on the 32-foot big screen. Tickets can be purchased here.

Coca-Cola Roxy Events:
This month, The Battery Atlanta’s iconic concert venue is loaded with a lineup of performances for everyone! All Venue safety guidelines and information can be viewed here.

  • Judah & the Lion Happy Again Tour
    Friday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.
  • Junior H – Sad Boyz 4 Life Tour
    Saturday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Pusha T – It’s Almost Dry Tour
    Friday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m.
  • The Flaming Lips
    Saturday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m.
  • Rosalía Motomami World Tour
    Monday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.
  • Mt. Joy Orange Blood Tour
    Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m.
  • Joji with DHRUV and Savagerealm
    Thursday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m.
  • Ap Dhillon – Out of this World Tour
    Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m.
  • Demi Lovato
    Sunday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m.

Park Bench Events:

The music venue and dueling piano bar has announced this month’s live shows and events. Visit parkbenchbattery.com/calendar for more information.

  • Rockin’ Vegas Style Piano Show
    Friday, Oct. 7 at 9 p.m.
  • 90 Proof
    Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m.
  • Odd Man Out
    Friday, Oct. 14 at 4 p.m.
  • Battery-O-Ween
    Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.

An up-to-date list of restaurant and retailer happenings is available on the website. Details and hours of operation are subject to change.