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COBB BUBBLES AND BREWS 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/2/23

March 1-31

Bubbles & Brews, a month-long celebration ofCobb County’s craft beverage makers, is back for its fourth year to shine a spotlight on local breweries, distilleries, and wineries.

During the month of March, enthusiasts can travel along the Cobb Ale Trail to sample unique craft beverages. A free ‘BrewPass,’ available online or at participating Hop Spots, will guide visitors to each location where they can collect stamps and win sweet prizes from Cobb Travel & Tourism.


Guests can earn double stamps in their BrewPass by attending Bubbles & Brews Night events where each Hop Spot will feature fun activities and themed giveaways. Visitors will also have the chance to vote online for their favorite best-sellers, unique brews, and various other categories.


New in 2023, dog-friendly locations will also have Bubbles & Chews bandanas for your fourlegged friends on Bubbles & Brews Nights. Participants can enter to win a curated dog gift box by posting a photo of their dog with swag and using the hashtag #BubblesAndChews. “The craft beverage industry in Cobb continues to thrive, with new locations opening each year,” said Holly Quinlan, President & CEO of Cobb Travel & Tourism. “Since beginning Bubbles & Brews in 2020, we have seen these small businesses adapt, change, grow, and make Cobb County a sweet spot for beverage enthusiasts. Not only are we highlighting these makers during the month of March, but also recognizing their role as a year-round tourism asset in our community.”


Nineteen of Cobb’s craft beverage makers are participating in the 2023 event, including:


• ASW Distillery (Cumberland)
• Atlanta Hard Cider Co. & Distillery (Marietta)
• Broken Anchor Winery (Acworth)
• Burnt Hickory Brewery (Kennesaw)
• Dry County Brewing Company (Kennesaw)
• Glover Park Brewery (Marietta)
• Horned Owl Brewing (Kennesaw)
• Ironmonger Brewing Company (Marietta)
• Lazy Guy Distillery (Kennesaw)
• Red Hare Brewing & Distilling (Marietta)
• Red Hare – Still on the Square (Marietta)
• Red Top Brewhouse (Acworth)
• Reformation Brewery (Smyrna)
• Schoolhouse Brewing (Marietta)
• Shezmu Cellars (Kennesaw)
• Skint Chestnut Brewing Company (Powder Springs)
• Terrapin Taproom (Cumberland)
• Treehorn Cider (Marietta)
• Viking Alchemist Meadery (Smyrna)


In addition to the special events throughout the month, several participating Bubbles & Brews
locations will be featured in the “Bubbles & Brews Alley” at the Georgia Food + Wine Festival
on Saturday, March 25, at Jim R. Miller Park. Guests will be able to sample the unique drinks
from participating craft beverage makers at this festival that celebrates the best of Georgia and
the South.

For more information on Bubbles & Brews, visit bubblesandbrews.com.

COBB FOODIE WEEK 2022

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/5/22

September 10 – September 17

Taste the best of what Cobb County has to offer during Cobb Foodie Week! This week-long culinary celebration hosted by Cobb Travel & Tourism highlights the endless dining options available in Atlanta’s Sweet Spot to both visitors and residents. 

From September 10 to September 17, food enthusiasts can redeem exclusive digital coupons to enjoy meal deals from more than 40 restaurants around Cobb County. From discounts and giveaways to coupons and prix fixe menu options, Cobb Foodie Week is the best time for residents and visitors to eat their way around the county, while saving money and supporting local restaurants.

Participation is 100% free to restaurants, and there is no app to download or password to remember, just discounts to be unlocked! Visit cobbfoodieweek.com for more information.

Various restaurants in Cobb County, including:

  • 1885 Grill – Acworth
  • Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar Marietta
  • Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar Smyrna
  • Big Shanty Smokehouse
  • Broken Anchor Winery
  • Camp’s Kitchen & Bar
  • C. Ellet’s Steakhouse
  • Catfish Hox
  • Cinco Mexican Cantina
  • Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar
  • Four Fat Cows
  • Forno Vero
  • FruiTea Bubbles Café
  • Honeysuckle Biscuits & Bakery
  • J. Christopher’s Smyrna
  • J. Christopher’s Roswell Rd. Marietta
  • Marietta Perks
  • Marietta Pizza Co.
  • McCray’s Tavern East Cobb
  • McCray’s Tavern Smyrna
  • MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
  • Old Vinings Inn
  • Naija Cuisines, African Restaurant & Bar
  • Papa Roy’s Louisiana Kitchen
  • Pie Bar
  • Red Top Brewhouse
  • Rooted Trading Co.
  • Seed Kitchen & Bar
  • Silla Del Toro
  • SGC Chicken & Seafood
  • Southern Baked Pie Company
  • Stockyard Burgers & Bones Marietta & Vinings
  • Taqueria Tsunami East Cobb
  • Taqueria Tsunami Marietta Square
  • The Melting Pot Kennesaw
  • The Poke Company
  • The Third Door
  • Tin Lizzy’s Cantina East Cobb
  • Twisted Kitchen Smyrna
  • US Café
  • VeGreen Burger
  • Williamson Brothers BBQ Marietta

New restaurants are added every day to cobbfoodieweek.com as they submit their meal deals. 

LIVE! AT THE BATTERY ANNOUNCES MAY, JUNE & JULY 2022 EVENTS LINEUP

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/15/22

Divas Drag Brunch, Lana Turner Foundation’s Ride for a Cure, Atlanta Wine Walk, Mimosa Fest & More

 

Live! at The Battery – the entertainment destination located in the heart of The Battery Atlanta – announces its events lineup for May, June and July 2022, plus ongoing happenings like Girls Night Out, Freedom Friday and Silent Saturday.

  • Divas Drag Brunch (Saturday, May 21, 11am-2pm) – Presented by SADBrunch, Sports & Social – the one-of-a-kind sports bar, gaming parlor and social lounge at Live! at the Battery – is hosting its first ever Drag Brunch. The 21+ ticketed event will feature special guests Mhi-ya Iman LePaige from Miami, Katrina Colby and Drew Friday. Tickets here include reserved seating and mimosas, and attendees can order items from a special brunch menu, including the likes of Chicken & Waffles with fried chicken strips, toasted waffle, honey lemon butter, sliced strawberries, mint & syrup and Stuffed French Toast with a sweet mascarpone cheese filling and topped with strawberry compote & powdered sugar.

 

  • LTF Ride for a Cure (Sunday, May 22, Noon-3pm) – The Lana Turner Foundation and brothers Brit and Richard Turner of Blackberry Smoke are teaming up with Live! at The Battery to help raise funds for art, music and storytelling programs for children experiencing pediatric cancer at LTF Ride for a Cure. Starting at 11am, bikers will meet at New Realm Brewery in Atlanta, Eaglerider in Marietta, Falcons Fury HD in Conyers or Rocc’s Pub in Jasper and ride over to Live! at The Battery for live music, bourbon, BBQ, games, prizes, merch and more beginning at noon. Single Rider and Rider + Passenger tickets are available here.

  • Atlanta Wine Walk (Saturday, June 4, 3-7pm) – Marking the event of the summer, Live! at The Battery will welcome Atlantans and visitors alike to uncork and unwind at their annual 21+ wine festival Atlanta Wine Walk, presented by Chateau Ste. Michelle! Alongside music from local DJ Empress Rah and a live band, festival goers will sip, taste and enjoy wines from a variety of winemakers, including Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Orin Swift and more, plus a few craft beers. 

Attendees can also register for a Paint & Sip class when purchasing tickets and will be able to shop items from locally owned businesses like Dress Up at The Battery, YogaSix, DOPE Coffee and more, and order bites from food trucks onsite. With a portion of ticket sales proceeds benefiting Bert’s Big Adventure – a nonprofit organization that provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to Walt Disney World® for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families – general admission tickets are $35 and include a souvenir tasting glass and unlimited wine tastes. VIP tickets are $70 and include a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited wine tastes, an elevated buffet, a swag bag and access to a VIP area, an exclusive pouring station and a photo booth.

  • Mimosa Fest (Sunday, July 17, 11am-3pm) – Live! at The Battery will host its first-ever Mimosa Fest, filled with specialty mimosas, live music, delicious brunch bites, games and more. Available here, general admission tickets include entry into the event and one mimosa, and VIP tickets include three mimosas, a t-shirt, access to a VIP area and entry into the event an hour early.

A one-of-a-kind place to catch sports, dine in style, sip cold beer and crafted cocktails, play games and do a bit of bull riding and line dancing, Live! at the Battery plays host to some of Atlanta’s most fun food and drink events. Ongoing happenings include Girls Night Out with food and drink specials every Thursday from 8-11pm; Freedom Friday, which welcomes military personnel, vets, first responders and public service members to skip the line, get free cover (credentials required) and enjoy drink specials once a month; and Silent Saturday, inviting guests to grab a pair of headphones and get in the groove with beats from local DJs. This August, they’ll also host Live! Brewfest with Terrapin Taproom, offering tastings of over 100 local craft beers alongside live music, games and great food. More details to come.