[From Emily at Melissa Libby PR]
BELLINA ALIMENTARI TO OPEN OCTOBER 19 AT PONCE CITY MARKET
Authentic Italian Gastronomic Experience Awaits at Market's Newest and Largest Tenant
Authentic Italian Gastronomic Experience Awaits at Market's Newest and Largest Tenant
ATLANTA – Tal Postelnik Baum believes a busy day doesn’t mean having to compromise on the quality of the food you eat. That’s why the architect with a passion for making a difference in everyday life through food has created Bellina Alimentari, a unique Kitchen, Bar, Market and Culinary Club opening Oct. 19 in the Central Food Hall of Ponce City Market.
Dining options abound in the 4,000 square-foot space designed by Smith Hanes Studio. Inspired by the cafes and small shops of Northern Italy, the overall feel of Bellina Alimentari is warm and inviting, with an eclectic design and neutral tones to highlight the food. In fact, everything about Bellina Alimentari is designed around the Italian phrase "la vita è bontà," which means "food as a way of life." Baum and her team, including executive chef David Berry, general manager Jim Monast and creative director Alice Noel Fabi are focused on staying true to authentic Italian cuisine by offering delicious and affordable food.
“Chef Berry likes to say he was influenced by his Southern comfort food roots, but there’s clearly Italian in his soul,” Baum says. “The heady aromas of his sauces slow-simmering on the stove never fail to take me back to my years in Florence, Italy."
Some of Baum’s favorite menu items include maltagliati della sorellina (house-made maltagliati pasta with mushroom ragù and crispy chicken bites); seasonal vegetable dishes featured in the antipasti bar; and Francesina, a traditional Tuscan pulled beef and sweet onion stew, served over creamy polenta.
Diners can choose a freshly prepared meal in the Kitchen to take on-the-go or eat casually in the collective dining hall of Ponce City Market, or treat themselves to a more intimate meal in the Bar, a 14-seat full-service dining area where they’ll also be privy to a wide selection of Italian wine, beer and craft cocktails. The wine bar features custom barstools fashioned after a vintage stool from Milan.
Eager to please the cook-it-yourself crowd, Baum has builtin ample room for the Market, a gourmet destination filled with a diverse assortment of fresh pastas, the finest Italian imported products and locally sourced, made-for-Bellina Alimentari meats and cheeses.
“I’ve had a wonderful time reaching out to my contacts in Italy to order the best olive oils, tomato sauce, spreads and other items,” notes Italian-born Fabi. “This doesn’t feel like work; it’s more a labor of love.”
Fabi is also working with local companies like the Spotted Trotter to offer in-house meats and cheeses. “Beyond everyday and special occasion cooking, the Market is an ideal place to come find unique gifts for friends and family who love great food,” she says.
One example of the Market's unique gifts is an American ambrosia maple serving board, hand-crafted for Bellina Alimentari by Atlanta carpenter Koby Downs. Another local business Baum and her team supports is Mudfire, which developed signature ceramic plateware used in the Kitchen and Bar and sold in the Market.
In the Culinary Club, set off by an arched steel and glass enclosure, Bellina Alimentari offers a variety of workshops and cooking classes, in addition to hosting special events and private parties.“We want to create a community of like-minded people who share our passion for cooking,” Baum says. “Admittedly, I also hope to inspire people to learn just how easy it is to prepare fresh, healthy meals with simple ingredients.”
The classic palette created by Smith Hanes Studio features walnut wood tambour, marble counters, aged brass, hand-hammered metal and amber glass. The designers worked with some of Atlanta's best artisans to create the space, including a hand-patinated barfront by Tommy Taylor, forged chandeliers featuring metalwork by Andrew Crawford, hand blown glass lights by Janke Studios and a towering wine bar constructed by Wood Mill Lab.
Bellina Alimentari, which loosely translates to "lovely specialty food store," is located at 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, in the Central Food Hall of Ponce City Market. For restaurant updates, follow Bellina Alimentari on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For additional information, visit bellina-alimentari.com or call 404-330-9933.
[From Julia at The Reynolds Group]
Decatur Gears Up for Second Annual Restaurant Week
Decatur & Avondale Estates neighborhoods kick off exciting culinary event
Sunday, October 4 through Thursday, October 8, 2015
Decatur, Ga. – Celebrating the burgeoning culinary scene in the Decatur and Avondale Estates neighborhoods, the second annual Decatur Restaurant Week will kick off from Sunday, October 4, through Thursday, October 8, 2015. This exciting event provides an excellent chance for diners to experience the area’s most acclaimed restaurants at exceptional prices.
Booming with a cluster of sophisticated yet accessible dining destinations, the Decatur neighborhood has earned its spot as one of the most vibrant and highly-rated collections of restaurants in the nation. Throughout the second annual Decatur Restaurant Week, a variety of participating restaurants will be offering gourmet prix fixe menus ranging from $15, $25 and/or $35 and include brunch, lunch and/or dinner options for diners to enjoy. Prices are per person and exclude alcohol, tax and gratuity.
The launch of Decatur Restaurant Week will fuse international and local ingredients while encouraging consumers to explore, eat and enjoy the historic downtown Decatur area. With a diverse roster of culinary hot spots ranging from classic American pubs to Indian street food, to Spanish cuisine and tapas, Decatur Restaurant Week will give hungry diners from across the metro Atlanta area an opportunity to savor a comprehensive and extraordinary dining experience.
Decatur Restaurant Week is proud to partner with Goza Tequila, National Distributing Co., UberEats, Atlanta Eats,The Reynolds Group and Castellucci Hospitality Group.
Participating restaurants of the second annual Decatur Restaurant Week include locales such as Bhojanic, The Bishop, Café Lily, Cakes & Ale, Chai Pani, Green Ginger, Iberian Pig, No. 246, Parker’s on Ponce, The Pinewood, Twisted Soul Kitchen & Bar, Wahoo! Grill, and more being confirmed throughout this week.
A complete list of participating restaurants and their signature menus can be viewed atwww.decaturrestaurantweek.com. To follow and contribute to conversations and updates surrounding Decatur Restaurant Week, please “like” Decatur Restaurant Week on Facebook and follow #EatDecatur2015.For more information, please contact Julia Berg at jberg@thereynoldsgroupinc.com.
[From Emily at Melissa Libby PR]
EAT HIGH ON THE HOG AT RAY’S ON THE RIVER PIG ROAST OCT. 17
ATLANTA-- Ray’s on the River is heading full-boar into the fall season, hosting a riverside pig roast on Saturday, Oct. 17 from noon to 3 p.m. in salute of the swine.
Guests can enjoy a buffet of whole roasted pig with homemade sauces, crunchy herb slaw, Red Bliss potato salad, homemade Maytag chips, classic mac and cheese and Southern-style cornbread. A salad bar, homemade desserts, iced tea and soda will also be offered, with a cash bar available for alcoholic beverages. Price is $40 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
For reservations, call Ray’s on the River at 770-955-1187. A credit card number will be required to confirm the reservation and will be charged prior to the event.
About Ray’s Restaurants
Ray’s Restaurants include Ray’s on the River, Ray’s in the City, Ray’s at Killer Creek and Ray's Rio Bravo. Ray’s on the River is open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch and is located at 6700 Powers Ferry Road in Sandy Springs; 770-955-1187. Ray’s in the City is open for lunch and dinner and is located at 240 Peachtree Street NW in Downtown Atlanta; 404-524-9224. Ray’s at Killer Creek is open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch and is located at 1700 Mansell Road in Alpharetta; 770-649-0064. Ray's Rio Bravo is open for lunch and dinner and is located at 6450 Powers Ferry Road in Sandy Springs; 770-612-2829. For more information, visit raysrestaurants.com.
Ray’s Restaurants include Ray’s on the River, Ray’s in the City, Ray’s at Killer Creek and Ray's Rio Bravo. Ray’s on the River is open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch and is located at 6700 Powers Ferry Road in Sandy Springs; 770-955-1187. Ray’s in the City is open for lunch and dinner and is located at 240 Peachtree Street NW in Downtown Atlanta; 404-524-9224. Ray’s at Killer Creek is open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch and is located at 1700 Mansell Road in Alpharetta; 770-649-0064. Ray's Rio Bravo is open for lunch and dinner and is located at 6450 Powers Ferry Road in Sandy Springs; 770-612-2829. For more information, visit raysrestaurants.com.
[From Emily at Melissa Libby PR]
CHEF DOUG TURBUSH GETS CRAFTY WITH THREE TAVERNS BREWERY
FOR OCT. 19 BEER DINNER AT STEM WINE BAR
Local Brews to Complement Five Courses from Seed Kitchen & Bar
FOR OCT. 19 BEER DINNER AT STEM WINE BAR
Local Brews to Complement Five Courses from Seed Kitchen & Bar
WHAT:
Owner/chef Doug Turbush is pairing five delicious courses from his kitchen at Seed Kitchen & Bar with local craft beers from Decatur's Three Taverns Brewery. After their first-ever beer dinner in August was a rousing success, Turbush and his restaurant team are looking forward to hosting a second dinner at Stem Wine Bar.
A special guest from Three Taverns will be sharing stories of their Belgian inspiration with guests, along with Seed and Stem's beverage manager Chris McNeill, who selected the beer pairings for the special evening.
The dinner is $79 per person, including tax and gratuity. Tickets must be purchased in advance here. Space is limited.
MENU:
1st Course
Jonah crab salad with citrus, pickles chiles and coriander
Prince of Pilsen
Jonah crab salad with citrus, pickles chiles and coriander
Prince of Pilsen
2nd Course
Lamb tartare with mint jalapeño yogurt, quail egg, rye crisp
White Hops
Lamb tartare with mint jalapeño yogurt, quail egg, rye crisp
White Hops
3rd Course
Maple Leaf Farms duck with creamed Brussels sprouts, cider glaze and grain mustard
A Night in Brussels
Maple Leaf Farms duck with creamed Brussels sprouts, cider glaze and grain mustard
A Night in Brussels
4th Course
Quad-braised veal cheeks, mushroom shallot glaze and baby turnips
Quasimodo
Quad-braised veal cheeks, mushroom shallot glaze and baby turnips
Quasimodo
5th Course
Local pear crisp with sour cherries and black pepper ice cream
Le Peche Mode
Local pear crisp with sour cherries and black pepper ice cream
Le Peche Mode
WHEN:
Monday, Oct. 19, 2015
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2015
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Stem Wine Bar
Merchant's Walk - 1311 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta, GA 30068
678-214-6888
Stem Wine Bar
Merchant's Walk - 1311 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta, GA 30068
678-214-6888
[From Emily at Melissa Libby PR]
HARVEST FOR A CURE EVENT GATHERS HOPE
FOR A WORLD FREE OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
FOR A WORLD FREE OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Gourmet Food, Wine and Art Gala on Oct. 22 Unites Top Atlanta Chefs, Sommeliers and
Private Wine Collectors to Benefit Georgia Chapter of National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Private Wine Collectors to Benefit Georgia Chapter of National Multiple Sclerosis Society
ATLANTA – On Oct. 22, the second annual Harvest for a Cure event will take place at the Westside Cultural Arts Center from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to benefit the Georgia Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society, an organization that supports research to help treat and end MS globally. Attendees will experience an extravaganza of gourmet food, vintage wines and acclaimed art in an effort to fund critical research initiatives and advocate for change.
“By raising their glasses at Harvest for a Cure, guests will also be raising the funds necessary to take us one step closer to a world free of multiple sclerosis,” says Roy A. Rangel, president of the Georgia Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. “We are thrilled to host this event for the second year and are confident that it will be even more successful than last year’s sold-out event.”
This one-of-a-kind evening features many of Atlanta’s most talented chefs and sommeliers working together to pair culinary creations with wines from the personal cellars of top local wine collectors. Guests will sample delicious food and drinks while surrounded by stunning art, including works from renowned local artist Ross Rossin.
Participating chefs:
- Gerry Klaskala of Aria
- Christopher Grossman of Atlas
- Matthew Basford of Canoe
- Todd Ginsberg of Yalla
- E.J. Hodgkinson of King + Duke
- Pano Karatassos of Kyma
- Chris Hall of Local Three
- Angus Brown of Lusca and Octopus Bar
- Derek Dollar of Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails
- Ian Winslade of Murphy’s and Paces & Vine
- Kevin Rathbun of Rathbun’s
- Peter Kaiser of Twist
- Matt Swickerath of Valenza
- Todd Richards of White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails
Sommeliers include:
- Andrés Loaiza of Aria
- Caleb Hopkins of Atlas
- Jordan Smelt of Cakes & Ale
- Matt Bradford of Canoe and Canoe's Cellar Door
- Silvio Garcia of Cherokee Town and Country Club
- Eric Crane of Empire Distributors
- Kristine Lassor of National Distributing Company
- Perrine Prieur of Perrine's Wine Shop
- Michael O'Connor of Quality Wine & Spirits
- Joon Lim of Rathbun's
- Linda Torres of The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead
- Sarah Pierre of The Shed at Glenwood and Three Parks Wine
- Phillip Cooper of Vin25
New this year, two mixologists - Miles Macquarrie from Kimball House and Mercedes O'Brien from Gunshow and Revival - will serve cocktails created especially for the evening. Harvest for a Cure attendees will also enjoy live jazz music from local musician Theresa Hightower and a silent auction featuring a donated print from Rossin, whose large scale, oil-on-canvas paintings can be found on the walls of the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, The High Museum of Art and The Baseball Hall of Fame, as well as in the private collections of Queen Elizabeth II, Morgan Freeman and Andrew Young, among others.
Sponsorships are available starting at $2,500. Tickets to the event are $250 per person and available online beginning Oct 1. All funds raised during Harvest for a Cure will help improve the lives of people living with MS by sponsoring local programs and services and accelerating worldwide research projects to help put an end to the debilitating disease. The Westside Cultural Arts Center is located at 760 10th Street, NW. For additional information, visit www.mswineevent.org.
About Multiple Sclerosis:
Multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, interrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and the body. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving closer to a world free of MS. Learn more at nationalmssociety.org.
Multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, interrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and the body. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving closer to a world free of MS. Learn more at nationalmssociety.org.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Georgia Chapter:
The National MS Society helps people affected by MS through a 50-state network of chapters. The Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, and provides programs and services that address challenges of individuals and families living with MS, helping them move forward in their lives. The Georgia Chapter helps improve the lives of people living with MS by raising millions of dollars annually through annual fundraising events including Bike MS, Walk MS and The Harvest for the Cure event. For more information or to learn how to help end the disabling disease of MS, please visit MSgeorgia.org.
The National MS Society helps people affected by MS through a 50-state network of chapters. The Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, and provides programs and services that address challenges of individuals and families living with MS, helping them move forward in their lives. The Georgia Chapter helps improve the lives of people living with MS by raising millions of dollars annually through annual fundraising events including Bike MS, Walk MS and The Harvest for the Cure event. For more information or to learn how to help end the disabling disease of MS, please visit MSgeorgia.org.
[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
REVIVAL HOSTS BACON EXPLOSION ON OCT. 24 TO CELEBRATE PURE PORK AWESOMENESS
Kevin Gillespie’s Decatur Restaurant Partners With BBQ Addicts’ Jason Day for a Swine-Filled Shindig
ATLANTA –On Saturday, Oct. 24, Atlanta chef, restaurateur, speaker and cookbook author Kevin Gillespie is teaming up with BBQ Addicts’ Jason Day to pay respect to the pig with a Bacon Explosion event at Gillespie’s newest restaurant, Revival. From noon to 3 p.m., guests can savor the bacon-wrapped, bacon-stuffed barbecue sausage dish that puts all others to shame.
“It’s no secret that I love working with pork, and Bacon Explosion is the ultimate tribute to pork,” says Gillespie. “Guests are in for a real treat when they try Jason’s original version of this indulgent dish.”
The porcine party will take place on Revival’s front porch and in the Decatur restaurant's front yard, where Day will be cooking the original version of his infamous Bacon Explosion - a pound of basket-weaved bacon wrapped around two pounds of juicy sausage filled with a pound of fried bacon crumbles. Gillespie will serve additional snacks and all will be paired with craft beers from Atlanta’s own Wild Heaven brewery. A variety of Angry Orchard hard ciders, a great pairing for pork, will also be served while George Norman & Friends entertains with live music.
This isn’t the first time Gillespie has partnered with Day; the two met in 2013 while filming The Bacon Show on Tasted.comand discovered their mutual passion for pork. Gillespie’s own version of the Bacon Explosion dish appears in his second cookbook,“Pure Pork Awesomeness: Totally Cookable Recipes From Around the World,” where he credits Day for creating the original recipe.
“Pure Pork Awesomeness,” the follow-up to Gillespie’s successful cookbook debut “Fire in My Belly,” is organized like the pig itself - by cuts - and offers not just recipes but tips on buying the best-tasting pork available, differences among heritage breeds of pigs and what to do with new cuts like “rib-eye of pork.”Readers will come to agree with Gillespie that whether it's pork chop one day, pulled pork another or cured bacon the next, pig offers a completely different taste with each creation.
Tickets for this event are $30 per person, which includes food and two drinks, or $50 per person for food, two drinks and a copy of Gillespie’s “Pure Pork Awesomeness”cookbook. Attendance is limited to 100 people. To purchase tickets, visit Xorbia.
Revival offers a proper version of the traditional Sunday dinner served family-style and executed with precise techniques. The restaurant is located at 129 Church Street in Decatur and serves dinner Monday – Thursday from 5-9 p.m., Friday – Saturday from 5-10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Reservations are accepted but not required and can be made online or by calling the restaurant at 470-225-6770. Additional information can be found at revivaldecatur.com. For more updates, follow Revival on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
In addition to creating the Bacon Explosion, Jason Day is also the founder of the Burnt Finger BBQ competition team and author of the cookbook “BBQ Makes Everything Better.” For more information on the BBQ Addicts’ adventures, visit their blogor Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram feeds.
About Red Beard Restaurants
Red Beard Restaurants is the parent company that oversees Atlanta chef, restaurateur, speaker and cookbook author Kevin Gillespie’s food and beverage ventures, including his restaurants Gunshow and Revival, his BBQ pop-up Terminus City and all of his merchandise. The management company allows Gillespie to set comprehensive standards to ensure smart expansion, offer more internal growth opportunities for his team members and provide consulting services to other food and beverage start-ups. With the 2015 establishment of Red Beard Restaurants, Gillespie is able to continue his day-to-day interactions with diners while also pursuing his creative visions and impacting the culinary landscape of the South. The company’s offices are located in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, call 404-380-1886 or visit redbeardrestaurants.com.
[From Emily at Melissa Libby PR]
WILLY’S MEXICANA GRILL BRINGS FRESH MEX TO ROSWELL
AND A SECOND KENNESAW LOCATION
New Restaurants to Offer Online Ordering and Catering Options
AND A SECOND KENNESAW LOCATION
New Restaurants to Offer Online Ordering and Catering Options
ATLANTA – Not content to rest on the laurels of its recent 20th anniversary celebration, Willy’s Mexicana Grill continues to grow. The Atlanta-based fast-casual restaurant is bringing its signature hand-rolled, California-style burritos, thin and crispy tortilla chips and freshly blended salsas to new locations in Kennesaw and Roswell this fall.
The new Kennesaw restaurant seats 78 patrons inside and 48 on the sunny outdoor patio. The 2,986-square-foot space, located at 600 Chastain Road in the Village at Townpark shopping center, is opening late October.
“While we still have our restaurant on Barrett Parkway, this location brings us closer to Kennesaw State University,” says Willy’s founder and CEO Willy Bitter. “We’re looking forward to adding more of our fresh flavors and ingredients to the neighborhood and creating opportunities to get involved in the community.”
In Roswell, the 2,493-square-foot space will seat 84 patrons indoors and 20 on the outdoor patio. The restaurant, located at 660 West Crossville Road in the Stonebridge Station shopping center, is set to open in mid-November and will be the first Willy's in the North Fulton city. “Roswell is a vibrant community with great schools and parks,” Bitter says, “and we are excited to finally open a Willy’s here!”
What’s more, customers at both locations can take advantage of online ordering and catering services. Willy’s catering is available for self-serve and full-service events and offers such options as fajita, taco and nacho bars that allow each guest to customize their own order. All hardware and paper products are included, and everything is disposable for easy cleanup. Set-up is included with delivery, or catering orders can be picked up at the store. To place an order, call 404-422-7107 or visit willys.com.
Willy's Mexicana Grill is beloved throughout metro Atlanta for its made-to-order burritos and laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. Both new locations will feature Willy’s famous Salsa Bar and new menu favorites such as the Baja Burrito (a chicken- or steak-filled tortilla stuffed with cheese, grilled peppers and onions, served with beans and rice on the side) and the crispy Frito® Burrito (Adobe chicken, Fritos corn chips, rice, pinto beans and sour cream) — both of which come smothered in a chipotle sauce and Willy’s popular cheese dip.
All menu items are made from scratch, on-site, using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. Signature stuffed burritos, fully loaded nachos, tasty tacos and crisp salads are prepared in front of the customer and can be customized to any taste with more than 20 fresh, flavorful toppings. Guests at both the new Kennesaw and Roswell locations can wash down their meal with delicious homemade lemonades, including raspberry, mango and prickly pear flavors.
About Willy’s Mexicana Grill
The fast-casual concept, Willy’s Mexicana Grill, was started by Willy Bitter, an entrepreneur who fell in love with California-style burritos after living in San Francisco and visiting the Mission District in the 1990s. He brought the idea for a new style of Mexican restaurants back to Atlanta and opened his first Willy’s in 1995. Willy’s is growing responsibly and steadily, with 25 restaurants presently in the metro-Atlanta area and Athens, Georgia. For more information, visit willys.com.
The fast-casual concept, Willy’s Mexicana Grill, was started by Willy Bitter, an entrepreneur who fell in love with California-style burritos after living in San Francisco and visiting the Mission District in the 1990s. He brought the idea for a new style of Mexican restaurants back to Atlanta and opened his first Willy’s in 1995. Willy’s is growing responsibly and steadily, with 25 restaurants presently in the metro-Atlanta area and Athens, Georgia. For more information, visit willys.com.
[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
HOIST A STEIN TO AUTUMN AT DER BIERGARTEN’S OKTOBERFEST
Celebrate German Culture and Cuisine With Beer, Live Music, a 5K Run and More
Celebrate German Culture and Cuisine With Beer, Live Music, a 5K Run and More
Der Biergarten hosts its annual Oktoberfest from Saturday, Sept. 19 through Saturday, Oct. 31. This festive six-week celebration is bigger and better than ever this year, with a variety of events, German bands, weekly beer specials, contests, giveaways, pig roasts and a new Oktoberfest 5K run!
Live music will be provided by German oompah band Die Kurtzbaum every Saturday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. (The Bavarian Express will perform on Oct. 10 and 17). DJ Johnny closes out the festivities, spinning from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Each Saturday at 6:30 p.m., a different keg will be tapped and complimentary keg beer will be served. Can’t make the keg tapping? The brew will also be available by the liter for $9 each through that week. On Sept. 26 and Oct. 17, guests are invited to a pig roast on the patio to coincide with the keg tapping.
On Oct. 10, runners and walkers can participate in the inaugural Oktoberfest 5K Run and Lederhosen 1K Fun Run, hosted by Der Biergarten and the German-American Cultural Foundation. The 5K begins at 8 a.m. Registration and other information is available at active.com.
Oktoberfest patrons will enjoy traditional German fare offerings including a schnitzel of the month, German potato and beer soup, bratwursts and käespätzle – made with egg noodles, onions, Emmentaler cheese.
SCHEDULE:
Sept. 19–25
Featured keg: Warsteiner Oktoberfest
Sept. 26–Oct. 2
Featured keg: Spaten Oktoberfest
Pig roast on Sept. 26
Oct. 3–9
Featured keg: Warsteiner Oktoberfest
Oct. 10–16
Featured keg: Spaten Oktoberfest
5K on Oct. 10 at 8 a.m.
(Please note that Der Biergarten will be closed Oct. 12-14 for private parties.)
Oct. 17–23
Featured keg: Spaten Oktoberfest
Pig roast on Oct. 17
Oct. 24–31
Featured keg: Spaten Oktoberfest
Halloween costume contest on Oct. 31
WHERE:
Der Biergarten
300 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
404-521-2728
derbiergarten.com
Der Biergarten is Downtown Atlanta’s premier location for authentic German fare, beverages and entertainment. The restaurant is open seven days a week, serving dinner exclusively on weekdays and open for lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Parking is available in a paid parking deck across the street. For more information, call 404-521-2728 or visit derbiergarten.com.
Der Biergarten is part of Legacy Restaurant Partners, which also owns and operates Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria, Game-X, Article 14, STATS, Twin Smokers BBQ, Glenn’s Kitchen and SkyLounge at The Glenn. For more information, visit legacyproperty.com.
[From Emily at Melissa Libby PR]
KEVIN GILLESPIE’S RED BEARD RESTAURANTS PARTNERING
WITH GARNISH & GATHER FOR MONTH OF OCTOBER
Atlanta’s Organic Dinner Kit Delivery Service Features Recipes from
Gunshow and Revival Chefs for Restaurant-Quality Meals at Home
WITH GARNISH & GATHER FOR MONTH OF OCTOBER
Atlanta’s Organic Dinner Kit Delivery Service Features Recipes from
Gunshow and Revival Chefs for Restaurant-Quality Meals at Home
ATLANTA – October is Red Beard Month at Garnish & Gather. For one month only, four Red Beard Restaurants’ chefs are providing dinner recipes that customers can prepare in 30 minutes or less at home thanks to the meal delivery service’s local, farm-fresh ingredients and chef-created cooking instructions. As part of Garnish & Gather’s "Be the Chef" series, cookbook author and chef/owner Kevin Gillespie of Gunshow and Revival and his team are helping customers transform their home dinners into restaurant-worthy meals.
“The concept behind Garnish & Gather is one that is close to my heart,” says Gillespie. “I was inspired to open my second restaurant, Revival, because of the family-style dining experiences I had at my grandmother’s house as a child. I wanted to encourage that tradition of gathering together at the table and spending time with loved ones just as Garnish & Gather does.”
The delivery service aims to connect more people with wholesome, locally grown foods, teach creative cooking techniques and give people their time back by making dinner simple again. Garnish & Gather's dinner kits include all the raw ingredients needed to create a home-cooked meal.
Atlantans can choose from a weekly menu of five new chef-created recipes, and the resulting kits are ready to be picked up or delivered to a home/office location the following Monday. Dinner kits will keep for four to five days in the refrigerator.
The schedule of Red Beard Month recipes and ordering dates is as follows:
- Week of Oct. 5: Stuffed Swedish sausage gratin with apple, onion and cheese from Revival executive chef Andreas Müller
* Orders must be placed between Sept. 24 and Sept. 30
- Week of Oct. 12: Pasta puttanesca with spaghetti squash from Gunshow executive chef Joey Ward
* Orders must be placed between Oct. 1 and Oct. 7
- Week of Oct. 19: Roasted chicken with sage and lemon caper sauce, fingerling potatoes, snow peas and shitake mushrooms from Revival executive sous chef Rémi Granger
* Orders must be placed between Oct. 8 and Oct. 14
- Week of Oct. 26: Korean barbecued pork bulgogi from Gunshow and Revival owner/chef Kevin Gillespie
* Orders must be placed between Oct. 15 and Oct. 21
Garnish & Gather will also be selling these meals at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market during the month of October.
“Working with Red Beard Restaurants is a natural fit for us,” says Garnish & Gather’s vice president of community Danielle Moore, who fosters relationships with local farmers and happily tests recipes to match the local harvest. “Chef Kevin empowers his chefs to use their creativity, and we try to do the same thing for our home chefs - empower them to fall in love with cooking creatively.”
For additional information on Garnish & Gather or to register for dinner delivery, visit garnishandgather.com.
About Red Beard Restaurants
Red Beard Restaurants is the parent company that oversees Atlanta chef, restaurateur, speaker and cookbook author Kevin Gillespie’s food and beverage ventures, including his restaurants Gunshow and Revival, his BBQ pop-up Terminus City and all of his merchandise. The management company allows Gillespie to set comprehensive standards to ensure smart expansion, offer more internal growth opportunities for his team members and provide consulting services to other food and beverage start-ups. With the 2015 establishment of Red Beard Restaurants, Gillespie is able to continue his day-to-day interactions with diners while also pursuing his creative visions and impacting the culinary landscape of the South. The company’s offices are located in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, call 404-380-1886 or visit redbeardrestaurants.com.
Red Beard Restaurants is the parent company that oversees Atlanta chef, restaurateur, speaker and cookbook author Kevin Gillespie’s food and beverage ventures, including his restaurants Gunshow and Revival, his BBQ pop-up Terminus City and all of his merchandise. The management company allows Gillespie to set comprehensive standards to ensure smart expansion, offer more internal growth opportunities for his team members and provide consulting services to other food and beverage start-ups. With the 2015 establishment of Red Beard Restaurants, Gillespie is able to continue his day-to-day interactions with diners while also pursuing his creative visions and impacting the culinary landscape of the South. The company’s offices are located in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, call 404-380-1886 or visit redbeardrestaurants.com.
[From Emily at Melissa Libby PR]
GUNSHOW TEAM LAUNCHES GUNPOWDER FINISHING SALT WITH BEAUTIFUL BRINY SEA
Chefs Kevin Gillespie and Joey Ward Team with Atlanta-Based Company on High-Powered Seasoning
Chefs Kevin Gillespie and Joey Ward Team with Atlanta-Based Company on High-Powered Seasoning
ATLANTA– Finishing touches are critical, particularly in the restaurant business. Atlanta chef, restaurateur, speaker and cookbook author Kevin Gillespie knows this well, which is one reason he and Gunshow executive chef Joey Ward decided to take aim at hitting new heights in flavor with Gunpowder Finishing Salt. A spice blend crafted in partnership with Atlanta-based Beautiful Briny Sea, a company that creates finishing salts and sugars for seasoning, the blend includes Hawaiian volcanic salt with chipotle, black pepper, garlic, onion, sumac and more, the tangy spice mix has a mineral clean finish with smoky, residual heat.
“Joey and I wanted to create the ultimate umami flavor bomb,” Gillespie says. “Beautiful Briny Sea offered us free reign of their entire ‘spice library’ to experiment, and we think the result amps up any dish without changing the flavor. It goes especially well with grilled meats, fried foods, barbecue or any foods lacking deliciousness."
Gillespie and Ward had another reason for partnering with the local artisan dry goods company – it is part of their restaurant company's mission. "Red Beard Restaurants was founded with the idea to support other local businesses. Beautiful Briny Sea is a growing Atlanta company working to create great products and represent the South, and we want to play a part in that," Ward says. "Plus, the ‘Gunpowder’ we created with them is just all-around delicious; it will make your tongue wag."
Gunpowder Finishing Salt is sold in a 5-oz. gold tin reminiscent of a BB pellet container for $15. It is available in the restaurant and online.
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.
About Red Beard Restaurants
Red Beard Restaurants is the parent company that oversees Atlanta chef, restaurateur, speaker and cookbook author Kevin Gillespie’s food and beverage ventures, including his restaurants Gunshow and Revival, his BBQ pop-up Terminus City and all of his merchandise. The management company allows Gillespie to set comprehensive standards to ensure smart expansion, offer more internal growth opportunities for his team members and provide consulting services to other food and beverage start-ups. With the 2015 establishment of Red Beard Restaurants, Gillespie is able to continue his day-to-day interactions with diners while also pursuing his creative visions and impacting the culinary landscape of the South. The company’s offices are located in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, call 404-380-1886 or visit redbeardrestaurants.com.
About Beautiful Briny Sea
Beautiful Briny Sea is an artisan dry goods company located in Atlanta’s historic Grant Park. Products are 100% handmade using locally grown herbs, foraged mushrooms and organic spices sourced from growers and purveyors guided by methods of sustainability. Beautiful Briny Sea’s salt blends, sugar blends, and gift sets can be found from coast to coast in gourmet groceries, mom and pop stores, galleries, pop-up shops as well as many local restaurants and farmer’s markets. For a catalog of products, please see here.
Beautiful Briny Sea is an artisan dry goods company located in Atlanta’s historic Grant Park. Products are 100% handmade using locally grown herbs, foraged mushrooms and organic spices sourced from growers and purveyors guided by methods of sustainability. Beautiful Briny Sea’s salt blends, sugar blends, and gift sets can be found from coast to coast in gourmet groceries, mom and pop stores, galleries, pop-up shops as well as many local restaurants and farmer’s markets. For a catalog of products, please see here.
[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
LOEWS ATLANTA HOTEL TO HOST ONE HOWL OF A PARTY AT COSTUMES ON THE WOOF OCTOBER 29
Dog-themed Halloween event to benefit Angels Among Us Pet Rescue in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga.--- Dress up your favorite pooch and strut your stuff for a good cause at Costumes on the Woof benefiting Angels Among Us Pet Rescue on Thursday, October 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Loews Atlanta Hotel.
Celebrity guest judges including Melissa Carter, on-air personality at B98.5; Kristie Lu Stout, CNN anchor and correspondent; Doug Turnbull, on-air personality at WSB Radio; and runway show emcee Yasmin Vossoughian, HLN correspondent; will be on-hand to score doggie costume contestants to find the most shriek-worthy prize winners.
The $20 advance ticket price ($25 at the door) includes two Halloween-inspired cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, treats for your pup at the doggie snack bar, goodie bags filled with treats and trinkets, and samples of products from local pet vendors, all enjoyed while overlooking the Midtown Atlanta skyline on the hotel’s outdoor terrace (weather permitting).
For more details, visit Loews Atlanta Hotel’s Facebook page or call 404-745-5000.
WHAT: Costumes on the Woof benefiting Angels Among Us Pet Rescue
Dress up your dog and strut down the runway in front of a panel of celebrity judges for your shot at
great prizes and giveaways. Mingle with fellow dog-lovers while enjoying complimentary cocktails, hors
d’oeuvres, treats for your dog and products from local vendors.
WHEN:
Thursday, October 29
6 – 8 p.m.
WHERE: Loews Atlanta Hotel
14th floor (C-level) outdoor terrace (indoor space will be used if weather is prohibitive)
1065 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
COST: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Purchase tickets at http://loewsatlanta.xorbia.
About Loews Atlanta Hotel
Located in the vibrant Midtown district of Atlanta, Loews Atlanta Hotel boasts 414 supremely comfortable guest rooms, including 44 suites featuring panoramic views and luxurious amenities, plus more than 40,000 square feet of meeting space. Guests can enjoy a full range of spa and wellness services, fitness equipment, and cl asses at the luxurious exhale Midtown Atlanta, and artisan charcuterie and locally-inspired small plates at the new Saltwood. Just a short, tree -lined walk to some of the city’s most popular locales and within minutes of Atlanta’s leading cultural centers, attractions and landmarks, Loews Atlanta Hotel delivers a superior guest experience in one of the country’s most dynamic cities.
About Angels Among Us Pet Rescue
Established in 2009, Angels Among Us Pet Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to the rescue of dogs and cats from high-kill shelters in Georgia operating through a network of foster homes in the vast Atlanta Metro area.
[From Caroline at The Reynolds Group PR]
Macaron Queen Bites into a Market Expansion
Atlanta’s premier macaron boutique expands its reach and unveils expansion plan for 2016, including locations in Northpoint Mall and Phipps Plaza
ATLANTA– French pastry connoisseur, Macaron Queen is set to expand from its signature carts to full service Macaron boutique bars throughout 2016. The mother-daughter duo, Finia Jahangard and Nina Chteoui, initially took Atlanta by storm with their flagship cart in Lenox Square Mall and have quickly created the city’s most treasured French treat destination. Macaron Queen will transform its look, shifting into a state-of-the-art boutique bar with a chic twist. The first of these new styles will debut this fall in Northpoint Shopping Center, cutting its ribbon just in time for the holiday bustle.
Having studied the art of French pastry baking in Paris, the Macaron Queen’s passion for evolving French pastries is what makes her treats so unique. Dubbed as “the most impossible cookie in the world” by the Food Network, the Macaron Queen has not only mastered the technique but also developed a guilt-free“secret recipe,” customizing her macarons to reduce the calories, fat and sugar - without compromising the delectable taste.
Macaron Queen’s extensive menu varies from individual desserts, cakes and macarons to parfaits and cookies with specialty flavors such as mango white chocolate, fresh blueberry cheesecake, crème brulee and rose lychee. The decadent flavor varieties will also include rotating seasonal favorites and holiday specials.
“I pride myself in watching guests as they enjoy our macarons. I love when I can say, it’s ok, have another one!” said chef-owner Jahangard.
The innovative, free-standing macaron boutique bars are designed to offer guests a true amuse-bouche. Featuring exclusive products and services, Macaron Queen creates an unparalleled luxurious yet fast-casual, French pastry experience.
Macaron Queen’s boutique bar concept highlights include:
• A dedicated macaron and pasty bar featuring new and limited release selections of macarons, including champagne macarons infused with champagne and Orangette, the French method of candied orange peel hand-placed within a dark chocolate macaron
• Gluten-free macaron-based pastries, such as French opera cakes and chocolate royal
• Sparkling wine service featuring Macaron Queen’s private label
• A tailored and personal shopping experience, including mobile checkout and macaron valet service
• A loyalty program for Macaron Queen members featuring exclusive, invitation-only events and specials
• Exclusive educator discounts
Macaron Queen is currently located at Lenox Square Mall and Perimeter Mall and soon to make its debut macaron Boutique Bar in Northpoint Mall this fall. Perimeter mall will follow and undergo the transition from cart to the boutique bar concept. Lenox Mall is located at 3393 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta, GA. 30326, and is open 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11:00to 7:00 p.m. on Sundays. Macaron Queen’s Northpoint Mall location will be located at 1000 North Point Circle Alpharetta, GA. 30022 and will be open 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon until 7 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit Macaron Queen on Facebook, at Macaronqueen.com or call (908) 867-8336.
ABOUT THE MACARON QUEEN
Macaron Queen, Atlanta’s premier macaron boutique, is the brainchild of the mother- daughter team, Finia Jahangard and Nina Chteoui. What started out as a personal passion to make these delectable treasures for close friends and family, chef Jahangard quickly found herself making these treats for private parties, food services and local restaurants, earning her name in Atlanta as the Macaron Queen. Ingredients and combinations used for all macaron and pastries are carefully selected so that each hand-crafted treat is not only delicious but high in protein, low in fat and calories and gluten-free. In only a few short years, the Macaron Queen has expanded to Lenox Mall, Perimeter Mall, Revelator Coffee, Tiny Bubbles Tea in Marietta, Le Méridien Atlanta Perimeter, and Mango Six of Duluth.
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