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[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
TOMORROWWORLD ANNOUNCES FIRST CHEF PARTNERSHIP WITH TOP CHEF FINALIST KEVIN GILLESPIE FOR EXCLUSIVE “TOMORROW’S TABLE” DINING EXPERIENCE
Offerings include festival’s first sit-down restaurant featuring hybrid menus from Gillespie’s hit Atlanta restaurants, takeout concept, and intimate 10-course VIP dinner
ATLANTA– TomorrowWorld—America’s largest 21+ music festival—announced its first chef partnership in conjunction with Red Beard Restaurants, the group created and owned by one of Atlanta’s hottest chefs, celebrated author and Top Chef finalist, Kevin Gillespie. The partnership will serve up an assortment of exclusive dining experiences headlined under Tomorrow’s Table to festivalgoers this September 25-27 in Chattahoochee Hills, GA.
Tomorrow’s Table will focus on three key elements throughout the weekend:
- The music festival’s first sit-down restaurant experience, which will overlook the Main Stage and feature a new, fresh seasonal menu per day themed to one of Gillespie’s marquee restaurant concepts (traditional whole-hog barbecue Terminus City, award-winning restaurant Gunshow, and his newest Southern upscale eatery, Revival);
- A similarly-themed takeaway picnic basket service
- And an intimate, seated 10-course dinner cooked and served by Gillespie and friends on Saturday night of the festival.
“We pride ourselves on bringing together tastes from around the globe to the TomorrowWorld experience,” said Jamie Reilly, project director of TomorrowWorld. “Showcasing local flavor is a huge part of that, so partnering with Chef Kevin Gillespie and Red Beard Restaurants was a natural fit for expanding TomorrowWorld’s food offerings.”
Tomorrow’s Table sample menus for the sit-down restaurant and takeaway picnic baskets follow.
Terminus City Friday: featuring traditional Southern BBQ
Chopped whole hog BBQ
Pulled BBQ chicken
Smoked Mushroom “BBQ” with Alabama White BBQ Sauce (Vegetarian)
Sides
Brunswick Stew
Shaker Style Coleslaw
Heritage Baked Beans
Southern Revival Potato Salad
Gunshow Saturday: a culinary journey of tastes and flavors from throughout the world.
Featuring dishes inspired by regional America, Southeast Asia, Northern Europe, Central America and more
Revival Sunday: traditional style Sunday supper
Revival Fried Chicken
Grass-Fed Beef and Pork Meatloaf wrapped in Bacon
Mushroom and Farro Cabbage Dumpling (Vegetarian)
Trimmings
Fried Silver Corn
Smoked Local Greens
Creamed Potatoes
Field Peas and Butterbeans in Sweet Cream Butter and Dill
Beyond the sit-down experience (reservations required), takeaway picnic basket service will be provided each day, with baskets based on each menu’s theme. Chef Gillespie will also cook and host an intimate, seated 10-course VIP dinner inside the restaurant overlooking the Main Stage on Saturday, Sept. 26th.
To make sitdown reservations for Tomorrow’s Table and the VIP dinner with Chef Gillespie, including press ticket inquiry, visit and stay tuned to tomorrowworld.com/chefkevin. More information will become available shortly.
TomorrowWorld places a huge emphasis on the culinary experience, with the festival’s full slate of food offerings to be announced shortly. Cuisine will be inspired from around the globe and feature Southern BBQ, Italian, sushi, Mexican offerings, an Australian bakery, a dedicated health-foods focus (e.g. green juices, smoothies and salads), and even a Belgian corner with Belgian waffles, fries, meatballs and a full-scale Belgian Beer Café. Earlier this year, TomorrowWorld also introduced Breakfast Beats, where guests can enjoy morning cocktails and breakfast in the festival’s popup camping city DreamVille while a different DJ performs each morning.
The third chapter of the festival, coined ‘The Key To Happiness,’ will take place September 25-27 on 8,000 acres of rolling hills and lush woodlands outside of Atlanta in Chattahoochee Hills, GA.
About TomorrowWorld
TomorrowWorld is an annual 3-day music festival (and 5-day camping experience) nestled within 8,000 acres in Chattahoochee Hills (Atlanta), Georgia. Sister to the renowned Tomorrowland festival held in Boom, Belgium, the third incarnation of the international music phenomenon known for mind-blowing décor across 9 stages, massive artist line-ups, and luxury camping experiences, will be held on September 25th, 26th and 27th. As the largest 21-plus music festival in the world, TomorrowWorld welcomed 160,000 visitors from 75 different countries through its doors and contributed $94 million of economic activity to the Atlanta area in 2014. TomorrowWorld invites guests to discover ‘The Key To Happiness’ this coming September.
About Chef Kevin Gillespie
Chef Kevin Gillespie's true passion lies in incorporating fresh, organic and sustainable ingredients in all of his dishes. After graduating with honors from the Art Institute of Atlanta, the Georgia native worked in top restaurants in Atlanta and Oregon before opening his first restaurant, Gunshow, in May 2013. In July 2015, Gillespie opened his second restaurant, Revival, in Decatur, Georgia, which is a fresh take on the traditional, family-style Sunday dinner, with a focus on farm-raised and artisan-prepared ingredients. Gillespie was one of the three finalists on the sixth season of Bravo’s“Top Chef” and was voted “fan favorite.” He was named a 2015 semi-finalist for the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef: South award and had been a semi-finalist for the Rising Star Chef of the Year award for three consecutive years, nominated for Food & Wine’s People’s Best New Chef and named Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for his outstanding accomplishments in the restaurant industry. As a rising young culinary star who was bringing more than just good food to the table, Gillespie was named one of Mother Nature Network’s top “40 Chefs Under 40” in November 2009 for linking farms to forks and promoting better health for people and the planet. In February 2010, he was honored as one of Gayot.com’s “Top Five Rising Chefs.” In 2014, Gunshow earned the seventh spot on GQ magazine’s list of “12 Most Outstanding Restaurants” and was honored as one of 12 restaurants on Esquire magazine’s “Best New Restaurants of 2014” list. Gillespie released Pure Pork Awesomeness: Totally Cookable Recipes from Around the World in March 2015, a follow-up cookbook to Fire in My Belly, which was selected as a James Beard Award Finalist. Gillespie is a member of Slow Food Atlanta, Southern Foodways Alliance, Chefs Collaborative, Community Farmers Markets Chefs Advisory Board, Georgia Organics and the Society for the Preservation of Traditional Southern Barbecue. For more information, please visit chefkevingillespie.com.
5CHURCH EXPANDS TO MIDTOWN ATLANTA IN EARLY 2016
Top Restaurateurs Connect Three of the South’s Tastiest Towns
Top Restaurateurs Connect Three of the South’s Tastiest Towns
ATLANTA– Restaurateurs Patrick Whalen, Ayman Kamel, Alejandro Torio and Jamie Lynch are announcing their plans to open a third location of 5Church in Midtown Atlanta early in the first quarter of 2016. The restaurant, which has an existing location in Charlotte and a second opening in Charleston, will be located at 1197 Peachtree Street NE. Serving lunch and dinner daily along with weekend brunch, 5Church offers a technique-driven menu that blends a casual, yet refined dining approach for a memorable experience. The name of the restaurant comes from its original location, the corner of 5thand Church Street, in Uptown Charlotte.
“We love the growth that’s happening in Atlanta and feel there is a lot of continuity between Charlotte, Charleston and Atlanta,” explains Kamel, who will be moving to Atlanta with his family to operate 5Church locally. “We look forward to enhancing the Midtown restaurant scene with a 360-degree dining experience that blends award-winning food with top rate service and nationally acclaimed design.”
The team behind 5Church brings a wealth of operations, marketing and culinary talent to the table and credits their combined forces for the success of their dining concept.
“Our philosophy is ‘there is only we’ because we believe as a company that no one person can make a business successful,” says Kamel, whose expertise lies in growth strategies, business improvement and systems optimization within the hospitality industry. “We are a varied team with different backgrounds who respect each other’s areas of expertise.”
At 5Church, guests will be drawn to the restaurant’s eye-catching design. The restaurant speaks to guests who are looking for a top-notch meal and the service to match but who are also in search of an ambiance that reaches beyond the typical restaurant environs. The neo-Victorian décor features white concrete bars, black leather banquettes, imaginative chandeliers and large-scale artwork created by local artists. The hand-painted ceiling will feature Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” in its entirety. 5Church will seat 185 guests downstairs with an additional rooftop dining space upstairs.
Jamie Lynch, who is both a partner and the restaurant’s executive chef, boasts an impressive culinary background including Le Cirque, Aureole and Café Boulud, as well as Blue and Barrington’s in Charlotte. Since opening 5Church, he has been recognized as Charlotte Magazine’s Best Chef for the past three consecutive years. His menu will feature many 5Church favorites such as the famed “60 second” NY strip steak and 5Church lamb burger with red onion marmalade and Gorgonzola fondue along with new, locally sourced dishes original to the Atlanta restaurant. A 200-bottle wine list curated by an in-house certified sommelier and a selection of specialty cocktails and craft beers will complement Lynch’s menu.
With help from Atlanta-based real estate company, The Shumacher Group, the 5Church team is happy to be joining the Midtown neighborhood in early 2016.
5Church is located at Colony Square, 1197 Peachtree Street NE in Midtown. The restaurant will offer a private event space as well as on-site parking and complimentary valet. For updates, follow the restaurant on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. For additional information, visit www.5churchatlanta.com.
[From Emily at Melissa Libby PR]
THE BIG KETCH SALTWATER GRILL CELEBRATES NATIONAL OYSTER DAY
ON AUGUST 5 WITH HALF SHELL SPECIAL
Happy Hour Becomes a Happy Day with Half Off a Dozen Raw Oysters
ON AUGUST 5 WITH HALF SHELL SPECIAL
Happy Hour Becomes a Happy Day with Half Off a Dozen Raw Oysters
WHAT:
Nearly two billion pounds of oysters are eaten every year, and The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill goes through a lot of those every Monday-Friday between 4 and 6:30 p.m. That's when Buckhead's local beach house celebrates happy hour with half off a dozen half shell oysters. In honor of National Oyster Day on Wednesday, August 5, that happy hour special will be extended to a full day. As an added bonus, chef-crafted oyster specials will be featured especially for the occasion.
Nearly two billion pounds of oysters are eaten every year, and The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill goes through a lot of those every Monday-Friday between 4 and 6:30 p.m. That's when Buckhead's local beach house celebrates happy hour with half off a dozen half shell oysters. In honor of National Oyster Day on Wednesday, August 5, that happy hour special will be extended to a full day. As an added bonus, chef-crafted oyster specials will be featured especially for the occasion.
WHEN:
11 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2015
11 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2015
WHERE:
The Big Ketch
3279 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 474-9508
thebigketch.com
The Big Ketch
3279 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 474-9508
thebigketch.com
About The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill
Who doesn't love a day at the beach? That's the spirit behind The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill – fresh, casual seafood, prepared with a gourmet touch. Atlanta's local beach house first opened its doors in Buckhead in October 2010 and is known for sourcing the highest quality seafoodand offering friendly service in a relaxing atmosphere. For more information, call 404-474-9508.
Who doesn't love a day at the beach? That's the spirit behind The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill – fresh, casual seafood, prepared with a gourmet touch. Atlanta's local beach house first opened its doors in Buckhead in October 2010 and is known for sourcing the highest quality seafoodand offering friendly service in a relaxing atmosphere. For more information, call 404-474-9508.
[From Emily at Melissa Libby PR]
BUCKHEAD'S FLIP BURGER BOUTIQUE HOSTS BOOK SIGNING BASH WITH RICHARD BLAIS
Chef, TV Personality and Cookbook Author to Mingle with Guests and Sign Copies of ‘Try This at Home’
Chef, TV Personality and Cookbook Author to Mingle with Guests and Sign Copies of ‘Try This at Home’
WHAT:
FLIP burger boutique creative director Richard Blais will be paying a special visit to his Buckhead restaurant on August 9 to socialize with guests and sign copies of his James Beard Award-nominated cookbook, Try This at Home: Recipes from My Head to Your Plate. Copies of Try This at Home will be available to purchase for $30.
FLIP burger boutique creative director Richard Blais will be paying a special visit to his Buckhead restaurant on August 9 to socialize with guests and sign copies of his James Beard Award-nominated cookbook, Try This at Home: Recipes from My Head to Your Plate. Copies of Try This at Home will be available to purchase for $30.
WHEN:
Sunday, August 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Sunday, August 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.
WHERE:
FLIP burger boutique in Buckhead
3655 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30342
404-549-3298
FLIP burger boutique in Buckhead
3655 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30342
404-549-3298
MEDIA OPP:
Interviews with Chef Richard Blais, who can discuss his James Beard Award-nominated cookbook and the continued popularity of FLIP burger boutique, are available. News crews and photographers are invited to capture visuals, such as:
Interviews with Chef Richard Blais, who can discuss his James Beard Award-nominated cookbook and the continued popularity of FLIP burger boutique, are available. News crews and photographers are invited to capture visuals, such as:
- Blais mingling with guests and signing cookbooks
- FLIP patrons purchasing Blais’ cookbook and noshing on signature menu items such as the chorizo burger, beet and goat cheese salad and sweet potato tots
ATL industree's “Hail to the V” Celebrates the Women
of Atlanta’s Restaurant Scene
Cocktails and Conversations at August 10 Event Benefitting The Farmer Fund
of Atlanta’s Restaurant Scene
Cocktails and Conversations at August 10 Event Benefitting The Farmer Fund
“Atlanta is home to some of the best restaurants in the country, and women are such a huge part of that,” says ATL industree city manager Karen Pagano. “This is an amazing opportunity for those inside the industry and out to meet, mingle and show their support. The goal is to bring everyone together to provide education and opportunities, and to forge and strengthen the bonds that help our industry grow and thrive.”
“Hail to the V” takes place on Monday, Aug. 10, from 2-5 p.m. at Gypsy Kitchen (3035 Peachtree Road NE). Tickets are $10-$40 in advance and include all food and beverages. For every ticket sold, $5 will be donated to The Farmer Fund, a nonprofit that helps support metro Atlanta farmers who face hardships due to natural disasters.
Mara Davis of "Atlanta Eats" will moderate a panel of powerhouses that includes:
- Asha Gomez: owner/chef, Spice to Table
- Shireen Herrington: general manager, the Optimist
- Jenny Levison: owner/chef, Souper Jenny, Juicy Jenny and Cafe Jonah
- Mercedes O'Brien: cocktail cart conductor, Gunshow
- Chrysta Poulos: creative director - pastry, Rocket Farm Restaurants
Industree is an event-based brand and the candid voice of the food & beverage industry. It cultivates a community of seasoned industry innovators, future trailblazers and everyone in between to provide the connections, tools and real-life advice that make opportunities possible. ATL industree’s unfiltered events and content provide a platform to share, learn and grow both personally and professionally. For more information, please visit www.atlindustree.com.
[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
GUNSHOW TO FEATURE "HIRED GUN" JJ JOHNSON ON AUGUST 11 AND 12
Guest Chef from New York City’s The Cecil Provides Unique, Award-Winning Take on Simple Recipes
ATLANTA – Gunshow, chef Kevin Gillespie’s nationally recognized Glenwood Park restaurant, will host a two-night excursion into a culinary mix of Caribbean influence and West African flavor from the hands of chef Joseph "JJ" Johnson. On Tuesday, August 11, and Wednesday, August 12, Gillespie welcomes Johnson to the kitchen from The Ceciland Minton's, his award-winning restaurants in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood. Johnson’s unique culinary foundation resides in Caribbean influences from his grandmother, which was fine-tuned at the Culinary Institute of America, as well as during a month-long stay in Ghana, where he cooked at a five-star restaurant, visited local markets and studied West African flavors.
Recently named a 2015 James Beard Award Rising Star Semifinalist, Johnson comes to Gunshow as part of the "Hired Guns" series. These dining events give chefs like Johnson an opportunity to flex their creative muscles through signature flavors and personalities in Gunshow's open kitchen by creating dishes to serve alongside the restaurant’s regularly featured items while sharing their own stories with restaurant guests.
"Our 'Hired Guns' series allows us to exemplify nationally recognized culinary talent in our home here in Atlanta," says Gillespie. "JJ’s cooking skills and personality will fit right in with the series, and I look forward to seeing what he creates during his stay here."
Johnson's culinary career is both young and decorated, with outstanding awards including a place on both Forbes and Zagat's "30 Under 30" lists, inclusion in Eater's Young Guns list, a winner of Rocco DiSpirito's Dinner Party competition and StarChef's Rising Star for Community in 2015. His restaurant The Cecil was recognized by Esquire Magazine as the Best New Restaurant in America in 2014.
"I look forward to bringing a little bit of Harlem to Atlanta for the 'Hired Guns' series," says Johnson. "Mixing my style with the Gunshow crew's talent will make for a delicious experience for everyone."
Space is sure to go quickly, so guests are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible by calling 404-380-1886.
Future “Hired Guns” events include Jean-Paul Bourgeois of New York City's Blue Smoke, Sept. 29-30; and Colby and Megan Garrelts of Rye in Kansas City, Nov. 17-18.
Gunshow is located at 924 Garrett Street. The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.Guests may park in the Glenwood Park parking lot and on the street. For more information, visit gunshowatl.com or call 404-380-1886.
WHITE OAK PASTURES PREPARES FOR TURKEY DAY;
GIVES THANKS TO THOSE WHO GET GOBBLING EARLY
Family-Run Pastured Poultry Farm in Bluffton, Georgia, Offers Turkey Deliveries
and Discounts
[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
ATLANTA – It’s never too early to start thinking about Thanksgiving, and White Oak Pastures is helping hosts everywhere prepare a fine feast featuring the farm’s pastured poultry. The farm has been in the Harris family for more than 150 years, and owner Will Harris is now offering the best way to give other families the bird.
Turkeys from White Oak Pastures are American Standard Bronze, a heritage breed, and are Animal Welfare Approved, Certified Humane and a Step 5+ (highest possible rating) by the Global Animal Partnership. Throughout their lives, these animals are completely unconfined on the farm’s pastures and are slaughtered in an on-farm USDA-inspected poultry abattoir, a zero-waste facility and the only one of its kind in the Southeast. When White Oak Pastures’ turkeys reach the table, their health benefits and lack of antibiotics, hormones, arsenic and chlorine that are often found in their commercial counterparts make them a delicious and humane choice.
Pricing is $75 for small turkeys (8-12 lbs), $100 for medium-sized (12.1-16 lbs) and $125 for large (16.1 lbs and heavier). Customers who order now through August 14 will receive 20 percent off their order. Full pricing goes into effect August 15. Due to a nationwide shortage of young turkeys to pasture raise for the holiday season, White Oak Pastures encourages early ordering. These birds are very popular - many orders have already been received - and there is a limited supply.
Turkeys can be ordered by visiting White Oak Pastures’ online store. All Thanksgiving turkey orders will be shipped the week before the holiday (Monday, November 16 – Friday, November 20) to ensure a timely delivery.
About White Oak Pastures
White Oak Pastures is a multigenerational, family-owned and operated grass-fed beef, lamb, pork, goat, rabbit and free-range poultry producer committed to the principles of sustainability and stewardship. The five-generation farm, led by owner Will Harris, has operated continuously on the same land in Early County, Georgia, for more than 150 years. White Oak Pastures cooperates with nature to produce artisan products that are healthy, safe, nutritious and delicious. Care is given to ensure that all production practices are economically practical, ecologically sustainable and that the animals are always treated humanely. White Oak Pastures never falters in conducting business in an honorable manner, for the sake of the animals, the land and the people eating the products. The farm now also offers on-site lodging and dining.
Harris and White Oak Pastures have received several awards for setting farming standards, contributing to the restaurant industry and being dedicated to the sustainability of organic farming in Georgia, including: 2011 Georgia’s Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, 2011 Georgia Restaurant Association’s Innovator Award, Will Harris inducted into the Fellowship of Southern Farmers, Artisans and Chefs, 2012 American Treasures Award from MADE: In America, 2012 Centennial Family Award, 2012 Distinguished Conservationist, 2012 LDEI Green Ribbon Recipient, 2013 Swisher Sunbelt Farmer of the Year and 2014’s Most Respected Business Person of the Year by Georgia Trend Magazine.
White Oak Pastures also holds several certifications including: Certified Grassfed by the American Grassfed Association, Certified Humane by the Humane Farm Animal Care, Animal Welfare Approved by Animal Welfare Institute, Master Cattleman by the University of Georgia, Certified Organic by Georgia Crop Improvement Association and Good Management Practices approved by Silliker, Inc.
White Oak Pastures products can be purchased at more than 1,000 Publix supermarkets throughout the Southeast and at Whole Foods Market locations from Miami, Florida, to Princeton, New Jersey. The beef is distributed by Kelly's Foods, Buckhead Beef, Sysco Gulf Coast, Sysco Atlanta, Sherwood, Maplevale Farms, Merchants and US Foods. Customers can also place orders online. White Oak Pastures is located at 22775 Highway 27 in Bluffton, Georgia. For more information, call 229-641-2081 or visit whiteoakpastures.com.
[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
ARTICLE 14 HAS THE PERFECT POUR WITH EXCLUSIVE LOUIS XIII COGNAC
ATLANTA– While Article 14 of the U.S. Constitution renders discrimination illegal, the staff at Article 14admits it happily discriminates to the discerning palate. The restaurant that introduced "Atlanta's most expensive cocktail" - the $99 Barrel of Jewels - is now bringing a more wallet-friendly "Perfect Pour" to Midtown. Designed to introduce more guests to Louis XIII de Rémy Martin, this program offers 1/2-ounce ($40), 1-ounce ($80) or 2-ounce ($150) pours of the highly sought-after cognac.
Long renowned in the heady world of politics, fashion and art, Louis XIII de Rémy Martin is crafted by three generations of Rémy Martin cellar masters, using grapes solely from the exclusive Grande Champagne territory of Cognac, France. After the grapes are fermented and distilled into what the French call the “eau de vie,” or water of life, the resulting wine is aged up to 100 years in several hundred-year-old oak barrels. To protect the illustrious beverage’s standards, the cognac is stored in its own cellar.
Big spenders can still enjoy Article 14's Barrel of Jewels cocktail, which combines Louis XIII, Lock, Stock & Barrel straight rye whiskey, Carpano Antica Formula sweet vermouth, St Germain and Peychaud's Bitters for $99.
Article 14 is located at 1180 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta. For reservations or more information, call 404-443-8432or visit article14.com.
[From Bianca at The Reynolds Group]
lobal Restaurant Cape Dutch to Open this Fall
Owner of 10 Degrees South, Yebo and Biltong Bar Expands Successful Lifestyle Brand
ATLANTA– Restaurateur Justin Anthony announces his fourth Atlanta restaurant concept debuting this fall. The owner of notable Atlanta establishments 10 Degrees South, Yebo and the forthcoming Biltong Bar at Ponce City Market will open Cape Dutch, a contemporary steak and seafood kitchen, in the Morningside neighborhood in September 2015.
The braai and bar restaurant, located in the former Woodfire Grill space, will be led by executive chef Philippe Haddad with a global menu highlighting South African influences and boasting an array of grilled prime steaks, fresh seafood dishes and more. As executive chef and restaurant partner, chef Haddad will present a menu focused on grilled items, prepared in the traditional South African braai style. Some menu highlights include grilled lamb chops over basmati rice, Chilean sea bass and peri-peri duck.
“We are the thrilled to announce the opening of Cape Dutch and to further expand our brand throughout Atlanta,” says Anthony. “With 10 Degrees South, Yebo and now Biltong Bar and Cape Dutch, I hope to continue to provide unique and interesting restaurant concepts to further enhance Atlanta’s exciting dining scene. The Morningside neighborhood is an ideal location and provides an opportunity for us to introduce ourselves to a new community and neighborhood which may not yet recognize our name.”
Beverage consultant Lara Creasy will lead the robust beverage program, offering a global wine list boutique in nature, a dynamic cocktail program featuring pre-mixed cocktails and handcrafted bitters and a beer list highlighting Belgian beers in honor of chef Haddad’s Belgian roots in addition to craft and regular brews from across the globe. Guests can look forward to exquisite South African wines as Anthony demonstrates his South African food and wine expertise, in addition to varietals from all major regions around the world, complementing the global menu.
The 6,800-square-foot interior of Cape Dutch will be completely refashioned by Anthony’s wife and acclaimed interior designer Kelly Anthony and will feature oversized leather sofas along with trendy and chic décor. The restaurant’s featured open grill will remain at the center, as a distinguishing focal point not to be missed. Guests can enjoy their meal overlooking the braai and experiencing the action at two custom-made chef’s tables.
Doubling his number of operating restaurants by the end of 2015, the South African restaurateur has created a hospitality group, True Story Brands as the umbrella organization for his concepts. True Story Brands includes the 17-year icon, 10 Degrees South, in addition to Phipps Plaza’s Yebo and Ponce City Market’s Biltong Bar. It is also the parent company of Anthony’s wife, Kelly Anthony’s, upscale consignment store, Swoox, and Anthony’s limited-edition Napa Valley Wine, King of Clubs, created with developing partners Christopher King and winemaker Robert Mondavi, Jr.
“True Story Brands is inspired by the life my family lives here in Atlanta. There is a story behind everything we do, drawing from both our South African roots and traditions to the history and culture of our home in the United States.”
Cape Dutch will begin welcoming guests in late September 2015. It will be open Monday through Saturdayfor dinner from 5 to 11 p.m., with the lounge and bar area open until 1 a.m.
About Cape Dutch
Cape Dutch is a braai and bar restaurant located off Atlanta’s Cheshire Bridge Road in the Morningside neighborhood, opening in fall 2015. The contemporary steak and seafood kitchen, led by owner and restaurateur Justin Anthony, is one concept of hospitality group True Story Brands and serves a global menu featuring grilled steaks and fresh seafood, while boasting an international wine list. Cape Dutch is located at 1782 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, Ga., 30324, and is open Monday through Friday for dinner from 5 to 11 p.m.
About True Story Brands
True Story Brands is a hospitality group created by restaurateur and entrepreneur Justin Anthony in 2015. The group consists of long-standing in addition to recently acclaimed restaurants 10 Degrees South, Yebo, Biltong Bar and Cape Dutch along with upscale consignment store Swoox and Anthony’s limited-edition Napa Valley wine, King of Clubs, in partnership with Robert Mondavi, Jr., and Christopher King. A South African native, Anthony has carried his story with him from South Africa to Atlanta and around the world, and illustrates it with his endeavors.
The Southeast’s Premier Chefs and Sommeliers Unite for Annual Culinary Benefit to End Childhood Hunger
Celebrated culinary artisans host Give Me Five dinner to support Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry® campaign
ATLANTA – The annual Give Me Five dinner, an exclusive evening featuring Atlanta’s best chefs and sommeliers and benefitting Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, will be held on Sunday, August 16, at Piedmont Driving Club. The highly anticipated event centers around five exquisite courses prepared by acclaimed local chefs and complemented by fine wines selected by some of the area’s most celebrated sommeliers. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception beginning at 5 p.m., followed by a formal dinner and live and silent auctions throughout the night.
Celebrating its ninth anniversary, this year’s Give Me Five will feature honorary chef Jay Yarbrough(Piedmont Driving Club) along with Chad Anderson (Oak Steakhouse), Eric Wolitzky (Fifth Group Restaurants), Linton Hopkins (Restaurant Eugene and Holeman & Finch) and Zeb Stevenson (Watershed).
Adding to the elegance of the evening, guests will enjoy enlightening explanations of each wine and food pairing by five Atlanta sommeliers, including sommelier chair Gil Kulers (Piedmont Driving Club), Caleb Hopkins (Atlas Restaurant), Clarke Anderson (No. 246), Perrine Prieur (Perrine’s Wine Shop) and Silvio Garcia (Cherokee Town and Country Club).
Attendees will also enjoy live and silent auctions featuring a variety of luxury items including special donations from each participating chef. Auction items will include stunning jewelry, rich wines, travel packages and intimate in-home chef dinners. The event will be emceed by Jenn Hobby of Kicks 101.5. Tickets are $275 per person and $2,500 for a table of 10. Tickets can be purchased online atwww.givemefivedinner.org.
One in five children in this country struggles with hunger, including more than 700,000 kids in Georgia. The good news is that this is a solvable problem. The No Kid Hungry campaign is ending childhood hunger in this nation by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need every day by connecting them to nutrition programs such as school breakfast and summer meals and by teaching families how to cook healthy, affordable meals at home.
Since the campaign’s launch, No Kid Hungry and its partners have connected kids struggling with hunger with more than 107 million additional meals. The campaign has also empowered more than 1,500 Georgia families with the skills, knowledge and confidence to prepare healthy, affordable meals through Cooking Matters.
About Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry® Campaign
No child should grow up hungry in America, but one in five children struggles with hunger. Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry® campaign is ending childhood hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need, every day. The No Kid Hungry campaign connects kids in need to effective nutrition programs like school breakfast and summer meals and teaches low-income families to cook healthy, affordable meals through Cooking Matters. This work is accomplished through the No Kid Hungry network, made up of private citizens, public officials, nonprofits, business leaders and others providing innovative hunger solutions in their communities. Join us at NoKidHungry.org.
[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
WITH THE DEBUT OF COTTON CALF KITCHEN, DRY-AGED STEAKS
AND CLASSIC COCKTAILS ARRIVE IN DOWNTOWN BRASELTON
Classic American Steakhouse Part of Historic Redevelopment Project
BRASELTON, Ga.- With the mid-August debut of Cotton Calf Kitchen inside the historic Braselton Brothers Department Store building, the sizzle of big city dry-aged steaks arrives in downtown Braselton. The 120-seat white tablecloth classic American steakhouse, the latest addition to the northeast Georgia city’s exciting downtown development, is the brainchild of restaurant partners Matt Ruppel, Hudson Tang and Cindy Green.
The fine dining space’s fun, tongue-twisty name pays tribute both to the menu’s classic cuisine and the historic turn-of-the-century Braselton cotton gin building across the street. In addition to the more formal steakhouse dining room, Cotton Calf Kitchen will offer a roomy lounge and bar area with its own menu of sharable plates, along with a carefully curated beverage menu spotlighting craft beers, small- batch whiskeys, bourbons, classic cocktails and a wine list.
“In order to create Cotton Calf Kitchen, we’ve enjoyed a series of conversations with third- and fourth-generation Braselton residents, along with the growing number of transplants who have moved here to learn what they most wanted in a new downtown restaurant,” explains partner Hudson Tang, who previously operated New York City’s popular Manchester Pub. “With downtown’s historic preservation, paired with the area’s plans for a live/work/play environment, it’s an incredibly exciting time to introduce the Cotton Calf brand here.”
In addition to serving up quality dry-aged beef, the menu will feature heirloom vegetables and a tapas-style array of appetizers. A popular Atlanta chef (to be formally announced prior to opening) has been lured to northeast Georgia to oversee the kitchen and menu.
A 20-seat outdoor patio facing the city’s eagerly anticipated amphitheater will be ready in time for cooler weather dining this fall. A private dining room perfect for business meetings and special prix fixe chef’s menu tasting events is also planned for the space. Partner Cindy Green is busy, meanwhile, talking to local artists in order to spotlight their pieces on the walls of the restaurant.
As for Tang, a former New Yorker, he’s so committed to the success of Cotton Calf Kitchen, he’s modified his work commute accordingly. “I just moved into a house about 1/4 of a mile away from the restaurant,” he explains. “To live and work downtown will provide me with an entirely fresh perspective on how we operate Cotton Calf Kitchen. I’m a local now. I’ve jumped into this with both feet!”
Conveniently located just three miles from Chateau Elan, Cotton Calf Kitchen is located inside the historic Braselton Brothers Department Store building at 9924 Davis Street in downtown Braselton. The restaurant will be open daily for cocktails and dinner from 4 p.m. to 11p.m. For more information, email info@cottoncalf.com or visit cottoncalf.com, facebook.com/cottoncalf and instagram.com/cottoncalf.
[From Emily at Melissa Libby PR]
ATKINS PARK IN VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND HOSTING EPIC LIP SYNC BATTLE ON AUGUST 27
Prizes Include Weekend Passes to Music Midtown and House Cash
Prizes Include Weekend Passes to Music Midtown and House Cash
WHAT:
Atkins Park in Virginia-Highland calls all would-be music stars to the mic for its first-ever Lip Sync Battle. Two weekend passes to Music Midtown are up for grabs as the grand prize, and runner-up prizes include house cash and some sweet Milli Vanilli memorabilia.
Individuals, duos and groups are invited to the competition, which will be judged on lip sync ability and showmanship. Props will be provided, and costumes are encouraged.
Hosted by The Mayor of Ponce and Atkins Park’s own Star-Tender, the evening also features beer selections from co-sponsor Boulevard Brewing Company, such as Unfiltered Wheat, The Calling, Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale and Ginger-Lemon Radler.
WHEN:
Thursday, August 27, 2015 beginning at 10 p.m.
WHERE:
Atkins Park
794 N Highland Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 876-7249
atkinspark.com
[From Shannon at Brave PR]
Atlanta Meatball Festival presented by TasteATL rolls back into town Sunday, August 30
Meat matchup returns to bring bevy of balls, music and more to Sandy Springs; Benefits local charity
ATLANTA – The weather forecast is in, and it’s looking cloudy with a chance of meatballs! The second annual Atlanta Meatball Festival, presented by TasteATL, the culinary event management company behind Taste of Atlanta, will return to Belle Isle Square in Sandy Springs on Sunday, August 30 from 1 – 5 p.m. to serve up a mighty selection of meatball dishes, music, limoncello tastings and much more.
Food lovers hungry for all the meatball madness can join Chef Host Linda Harrell of Cibo E Beve to celebrate this iconic culinary combination with a range of recipes – from traditional balls of beef and pork to more non-traditional seafood and chicken. To round out the festival food and fun, a portion of the event proceeds will benefit a local charitable organization.
“After the success of our inaugural meatball event, I couldn’t wait to serve up some second helpings to the Atlanta community this year,” said Chef Harrell. “It’s a great chance for the chef community to get together and cook up some fun. All of the chefs were so innovative with their dishes last year – I’m looking forward to seeing how ballistic they’ll get this time around!”
Over 20 restaurants looking to make their mark on Atlanta’s meatball scene have already signed on to participate, including:
· 4th & Swift
· Bhojanic
· Cibo e Beve
· Colletta
· Community Smith
· Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse
· Double Zero
· Food 101
· Madre + Mason
· Makan
· Max's Wine Dive
· No. 246
· One Flew South
· Rathbun's
· Saltyard
· Seven Lamps
· Smoke Ring
· St. Cecilia
· STK Atlanta
· Table & Main
· Timone's
Like last year, the festival is formatted as a “battle of the balls” challenge to see which chef can claim the title of Atlanta's Mightiest Meatballer. Each of the presented dishes will be voted on by festival attendees and select judges. Once their votes are cast, the top three winners will advance and go head-to-head in the “Meat Brawl Throwdown,” taking place during this year’s Taste of Atlanta festival, set for September 25-27 in Midtown at Tech Square.
“We love any chance to showcase our incredible restaurants and local chefs’ talents, and the Atlanta Meatball Festival does just that!” said Dale DeSena, founder of the Atlanta Meatball Festival, TasteATL and Taste of Atlanta. “Our city’s chefs share a real sense of culinary camaraderie, and hosting a little friendly competition makes the event even more fun for everyone. Whether they’re showing off macho meatballs stuffed with beef and seafood or modified vegetarian versions, there will be a winning recipe for everyone to enjoy!”
Reigning 2014 Meat Brawl Champ Drew Belline of No. 246, who wowed the crowd with his braised veal and ricotta meatball recipe, returns to bring the heat once again at this year’s festival.
“I welcome any opportunity to support our local food scene,” said Chef Belline. “TasteATL not only allows chefs to showcase Atlanta’s culinary talents, but it also gives us the opportunity to have a little fun with food. Atlanta’s meatball game is so impressive, and each restaurant really puts its own signature spin on the Italian staple. I think festival attendees will be surprised at the many ways this classic dish can be served.”
Advance tickets are now available online at AtlantaMeatballFestival.com. Tickets include entry to the event, meatball tastes, entertainment and more. Children 10 and under are free with a paid adult. Beverages will be available for purchase. Advance and day-of ticket costs are as follows:
· $20 - June 25 – July 15
· $25 - July 16 – August 30
· $30 - At gate (day of event)
Space for this event is limited, so meatball maniacs are encouraged to claim tickets while they’re hot! For more information, please visit AtlantaMeatballFestival.com.
About TasteATL:
TasteATL, the culinary event management company best known for orchestrating Taste of Atlanta, the city’s largest food festival, presents food festivals and events throughout the year. For more information, please visit Tasteatl.net.
Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar Launches 4th Annual Burger Contest
Fans Invited to Submit Their Own Creations; Winning burger to be featured on Zinburger’s menu for one week
Livingston, NJ – No one ever heard of the Honolulu Baby Burger featuring charred pineapple, volcanic fire roasted red peppers and SPAM until the one-of-a-kind creation won Zinburger’s Burger Contest last year.
Now, Zinburger is hoping to take it to an even greater level for their 4th Annual Burger Contest.
The upscale gourmet burger concept is inviting burger fans to submit their own burger creations via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/
The winning burger, picked by Zinburger chefs and Facebook fans, will be featured on the Zinburger menu for one week at the 10 east coast Zinburger locations. The winning chef will also receive a $100 gift card.
After the last day for entries on August 31, Zinburger chefs will choose their top three choices. Facebook fans and Instagram followers will then vote for their favorite from September 9-21. Winner will be announced September 22 and the winning burger will be served October 5 -11.
Guidelines for the burger include the following:
· Must use Zinburger’s Bun
· Any and all toppings and sauces allowed
Burger will be chosen and judged on the following:
· Taste (do the flavors combine to create an appealing flavor and texture)
· Mass appeal
· Visual appeal
· Name of the burger
· Complete Recipe
· Creativity – videos, photos, etc.
· Seasonal ingredients/Accessibility of ingredients
· Overall cost to produce
· Ability of the submitter to participate in media promotions
Since opening the East Coast’s first Zinburger in Clifton, N.J. four years ago to much fanfare, stellar reviews and packed crowds, Zinburger has developed an almost fanatical customer following who enjoy made-to-order gourmet burgers, hand-spun shakes and floats, decadent pies and 23 wine varieties.
Zinburger is located in Clifton, NJ, Paramus, NJ, Cherry Hill, NJ, Nanuet, NY, Huntington Station, NY, Atlanta, Durham, Charlottesville, Sunrise, FL and Boca Raton, FL.
For more information, visit http://zinburgereast.com or https://www.facebook.com/
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