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EARTY TASTES AWAIT ON THE FALL MENUS OF ATLANTA RESTAURANTS
Cooler Temps Bring Out The Creativity From Many of Atlanta’s Best-Loved Chefs
ATLANTA-- The air conditioners have finally been clicked off, and we are once again on the move throughout the city, taking in all of the fall activities. With all that calorie-burning motion comes the inevitable hunger pangs.
Chefs like Chris Blobaum of Article14 can't wait to start cooking with fall ingredients. "I love pumpkin pancakes, and these are perfect for the season," he says. "Serve with warm maple syrup or honey and smoky bacon. Pumpkin is also loaded with good-for-you beta carotene." Blobaum's recipe for pumpkin pancakes can be found here.
Inspired by the cooler temperatures, many more of our city’s favorite chefs have whipped up plenty of amazing autumnal tastes and sips. Here’s what you’ll be craving next!
Downtown/Midtown
Addictive barbecue hickory-smoked wings ($8 for a five-piece, $14 for 10-piece with side) are now in season at Twin Smokers BBQ. 300 Marietta Street NW; 404-698-4707; twinsmokersbbq.com
A cool-weather favorite, short rib pot roast served with silky buttermilk mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables and a ladle of drool-worthy red wine gravy ($14.50, served after 5 p.m.) is finally back on the menu at HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern. 1551 Piedmont Avenue, NE; 404-968-2288; hobnobatlanta.com
Buckhead/Brookhaven
Bubbling hot, charred leek and mushroom pizza with crème fraîche, arugula, ricotta and fontina cheeses, fresh thyme and a drizzle of garlic oil ($15) is one of the new menu offerings rolling out of the brand new pizza kitchen at Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub. 1410 Dresden Drive; 404-474-9600; k-pub.com
Matthew Ridgway, executive chef of Southern Proper Hospitality’s Gypsy Kitchen and The Southern Gentleman, is thrilled to be back in the South this fall as he finds fresh uses for all the spaghetti, hubbard and wheel of cheese squash varieties rolling in his kitchen doors, along with La Belle Rouge pumpkins and Jonathan and Gold Rush apples. Diners can also expect to savor braised pork jowls, braised beef cheeks and confit pork shanks on his fall menus, along with Ridgway’s pickling recipe for sour corn, a delicious way to preserve summer corn all winter long. Gypsy Kitchen: 3035 Peachtree Road NE; 404-939-9840; gk-atl.com. The Southern Gentleman: 3035 Peachtree Road, NE; 404-939-9845; thesoutherngentlemanatl.com
Sandy Springs
Take in the sunset while sipping a barrel-aged old fashioned, handcrafted with Jefferson’s Bourbon, or a barrel-aged Manhattan made with Templeton Rye. Each cocktail is created with the help of the bourbon and rye aging in the 5-liter barrels that sit on the bar at Ray’s on the River. 6700 Powers Ferry Road; 770-955-1187; raysrestaurants.com/
Marietta
Soul-satisfying sweet potato ravioli sprinkled with toasted pumpkin seeds, delectable sage brown butter and freshly grated Grana Padano cheese awaits dinner guests at Seed Kitchen & Bar. 1311 Johnson Ferry Road; 678-214-6888; eatatseed.com
Throughout Atlanta
At FLIP burger boutique, the big bison burger is piled high with a sizzling 8-ounce bison patty, Bibb lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, onions, bacon and topped with a fried egg and FLIP Sauce ($16). Guaranteed to temporarily stave off starvation, it's even better with an order of sweet potato tots on the side. Three locations: Buckhead, West Midtown and Poncey-Highland. Find a photo of the big bison burger here. flipburgerboutique.com
A crispy beer-battered lobster taco, drizzled with honey chipotle sauce and topped with bacon-cilantro slaw ($5.99), is the perfect snack as you take in your favorite SEC or NFL game at Tin Lizzy’s Cantina. Nine locations in metro Atlanta. You can find a photo here. tinlizzyscantina.com
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CHEF DOUG TURBUSH CELEBRATES RESTAURANT ANNIVERSARIES WITH SPECIAL MENU
AND WINE DINNER
Seed Kitchen & Bar and Stem Wine Bar Mark Milestones with November Events
Benefiting Share Our Strength
ATLANTA –Seed Kitchen & Bar and Stem Wine Bar are turning a year older, and the sibling restaurants are celebrating with special offerings. Seed Kitchen & Bar marks its fourth birthday with a three-course menu available Monday, Nov. 2 through Saturday, Nov. 7, while Stem Wine Bar commemorates its second anniversary with an exclusive wine dinner on Monday, Nov. 2. And to make both events truly memorable, a portion of the proceeds from each will benefit Share Our Strength, a national nonprofit dedicated to eradicating childhood hunger.
“We’re grateful that diners have embraced Seed’s vision of modern American cuisine, unpretentious service and great value,” says owner/executive chef Doug Turbush. “Our special anniversary menu showcases the kind of fare we strive to deliver every night, at a reasonable price we know diners will love. Giving back to Share our Strength is just icing on the (birthday) cake.”
Seed’s celebratory three-course dinner menu, offered Nov. 2-7 in addition to the regular menu, begins with a choice of appetizer including baby beets, pears and creamy Bit O' Blue cheese from Caly Road creamery; black pepper lemongrass shrimp; and White Oak Pastures lamb meatballs. For an entrée, diners may choose Acadian redfish, Maple Leaf Farms duck leg confit or Barolo-braised beef short rib ravioli. Choice of dessert includes maple pots de crème made with chantilly cream and pistachio nut biscotti, and a chocolate peanut butter parfait with homemade roasted banana ice cream and peanut brittle. Cost is $35 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For more information, call 678-214-6888 or visit eatatseed.com.
Stem’s second anniversary wine dinner on Nov. 2 begins with gougère and canapè hors d’oeuvre, after which diners will enjoy Maine scallop crudo paired with a 2010 Iron Horse Wedding cuvée; sablefish with red miso and pommes salardaise paired with a 2012 Pinot Noir from Shea Wine Cellars; bacon-wrapped rabbit saddle with a 2001 La Rioja Alta "Gran Reserva 904" Tempranillo; Snake River Farms wagyu beef rib-eye cap with a 2012 Meyer Cabernet; and a molten chocolate tart with hazelnut tuile and vanilla bean ice cream in a port reduction, paired with a Sandeman 30-year-old tawny port.
“Each of the wines we are serving during this dinner comes from our exclusive stash here at Stem,” says Jason Raymond, the restaurant’s general manager and sommelier. “An anniversary dinner is a perfect way to thank guests for making Stem a success and to introduce newcomers to the delicious food and wine we’ve become known for.”
The cost for Stem’s wine dinner is $119 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For reservations and other information, call 678-214-6888 or visit stemwinebar.com.
Seed Kitchen & Bar and Stem Wine Bar are located next door to each other at 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, in the Merchant’s Walk retail center in Marietta. For more information, visit eatatseed.com and stemwinebar.com.
Sweet Auburn Barbecue Spices Up Week Nights
Poncey-Highland restaurant introduces new weekly programming series
ATLANTA – Sweet Auburn Barbecue (BBQ) is welcoming autumn by introducing a new series of weekly specials at its Poncey-Highland restaurant. The new programming, which is currently in place, offers something for everyone, from families to those flocking to Sweet Auburn’s bar, with a series of promotions ranging from barbecue to bourbon.
Pig & Pint Mondays
During Pig & Pint Mondays, Sweet Auburn matches two favorites: barbecue and beer with an $8 pairing. Available only in the bar, the special features the signature Texas sandwich with the choice of pulled pork or chicken sandwich and a select draft beer. Additional beers may be purchased from Sweet Auburn’s extensive draft and bottled beer list and a combo with the smoked brisket sandwich is available for an additional $2.
Kids-Eat-Free and Taco Tuesday
Two’s the lucky number! On Tuesdays, Sweet Auburn BBQ offers tallboys of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, shots of Evan Williams and Auburn tacos, pulled pork tacos topped with pear slaw, for $2 each. For families, Sweet Auburn’s kids-eat-free Tuesday offers one children’s meal per every adult entrée purchased.
Wu-Tang Wednesday
Named after Sweet Auburn BBQ’s ever popular chicken wings, Wu-Tang Wednesday features an all-you-can-eat wing menu for $15 per guest. All four preparations of Sweet Auburn’s smoked wings: sweet and spicy Wu-Tang, buffalo, barbecue and coconut lemongrass are offered on Wu-Tang Wednesday.
Bourbon Thursday
Start the weekend a few hours early with a $6 cocktail menu at Sweet Auburn. Beverage director Blake Carter has crafted a bourbon-focused menu of specialty cocktails, sponsored by Four Roses Bourbon, offered only during Bourbon Thursday. All crafted with Four Roses Bourbon, highlighted cocktails include the “de leon,” a blend of Dolin Rouge, Dolin Blanc, Angostura bitters and cherry bark bitters, “the exposition,” a blend of Dolin Rouge, Luxardo and lemon and Sweet Auburn’s signature “don’t burn the house down,” maple syrup, creole bitters, black walnut bitters and smoke.
In addition to the above evening specials, Sweet Auburn BBQ has introduced a lunch special and continues to offer its ever-popular Sunday brunch buffet:
Weekday Lunch
Leaving the office and heading to Sweet Auburn for lunch tastes even better now! Executive chef Joey Stallings is offering a lunch special Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Including a choice of the pulled pork or chicken Texas sandwich, choice of side and choice of soft drink, the lunch special is offered for $9 per guest.
Sunday Brunch
Sweet Auburn’s brunch buffet is served Sundays from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Signature dishes from Sweet Auburn BBQ’s all-day menu, such as pulled chicken and pork, skillet green beans and mac and cheese, are joined by classic brunch items like freshly baked biscuits, stone ground cheese grits, assorted sausages and bacon and cheddar eggs as well as the ever popular Sweet Auburn brunch signature thefried sesame chicken and waffles. The brunch buffet is available for $25 per guest, exclusive of tax and gratuity; also offered for $15 per guest, exclusive of tax and gratuity, during brunch are bottomless mimosas. Guests of age may enjoy both the buffet and bottomless mimosas for $30 each, also exclusive of tax and gratuity.
Sweet Auburn Barbecue is open daily serving signature Asian-influenced barbecue inspired owner Howard Hsu’s Malaysian-Chinese heritage. With a new schedule of programming, guests have more opportunity to try their signature dishes and exclusive menu of cocktails at special prices.
About Sweet Auburn Barbecue
Sweet Auburn Barbecue is renowned for offering traditional Southern barbecue favorites with Asian inspiration and flair via three location concepts created by owner Howard Hsu, known for infusing his Malaysian-Chinese heritage into Southern fare. The brand’s stand-alone restaurant is located at 656 North Highland Avenue NE in Atlanta’s Virginia Highland district, and is open for business from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Sunday through Wednesday, and 11 a.m. to “late” Thursday through Saturday. Sweet Auburn BBQ’s food truck can be found at the Atlanta Food Truck Park and Event Center and the original service counter at Sweet Auburn Curb Market remains open. For more information, please visit sweetauburnbbq.com,facebook.com/sweetauburnbbq, follow the restaurant on Twitter @sweetauburnbbq or call 678.515.3550.
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MARLOW’S TAVERN AND STERLING SPOON’S 17th ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
PUTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS GEORGIA IN THE WINNERS CIRCLE
Longtime Partnership Has Raised Well Over $600,000, Including $100,000 this Year
from Tournament and Restaurant Openings
ATLANTA – Marlow's Tavern, Aqua blue and Sterling Spoon Culinary Management have done it again! The restaurants and hospitality management company hosted their 17th Annual Golf Classic in September to drive up much-needed funds for Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA), as well as hosting two Marlow's Tavern grand opening parties in Woodstock and Roswell that benefited the charity. The combined amount raised from all three events this fall was $100,000, putting the partnership's grand total well over $600,000 since inception.
"A big part of being a neighborhood restaurant company is connecting with the people and causes in our communities," said John C. Metz, executive chef and co-founder of Marlow’s Tavern, Aqua blue and Sterling Spoon Culinary Management. "Seeing how we have made a difference for the Special Olympics athletes here in Georgia has been very rewarding for our team, and we are grateful to our sponsors and guests who continue supporting this great cause year after year with us."
Steve Martin is one of those supporters. The manager of ArtLite signed on as a golfer for the inaugural outing and has been an ardent participant since, most recently as the event chair. “I always thought Special Olympics was a great cause, but I had no idea just how great until I chaired this golf tournament and met some of the athletes from the Georgia chapter,” he says. “It’s so uplifting to watch their faces filled with joy out there on the course. As long as I can hold a club, I plan to be a part of this amazing golf outing.”
Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in 25 Olympic-type sports for 26,702 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. The goal is to help bring people with intellectual disabilities into the larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted, respected, and given the chance to become useful and productive citizens. For more information, visit SpecialOlympicsGA.org.
For more information about Marlow’s Tavern and the SOGA partnership, visit marlowstavern.com/community.
About Marlow’s Tavern
Marlow’s Tavern was established in November of 2004 with the opening of its first location in Alpharetta, Ga., and has continued to grow over the years, adding several Atlanta-area restaurants and three locations in Orlando, Fla. In 2013, Nation’s Restaurant News named Marlow’s Tavern one of its “NRN 50 Breakout Brands” for the year. The neighborhood restaurant concept is open for lunch and dinner daily, offering guests classic American tavern fare with an upscale twist. For more information and location addresses, visit marlowstavern.com.
About Sterling Spoon Culinary Management
Sterling Spoon Culinary Management combines talented chefs, dedicated employees and outstanding culinary and financial management to provide corporate café and on-site contract management clients extraordinary food and hospitality with an innovative retail restaurant approach. Founded by culinary-trained chefs, Sterling Spoon focuses on fresh, delicious offerings with a contemporary twist. The company’s goal is two-fold: to exceed clients’ objectives at all times and to offer clients a high-quality, affordable breakfast and lunch experience to their employees and visitors daily at their place of business. For more information, visit sterlingspoon.com.
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ATLANTA LES DAMES D’ESCOFFIER INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES
15th ANNIVERSARY OF AFTERNOON IN THE COUNTRY ON NOV. 8
Annual Food and Wine Event in Idyllic Serenbe Community to Raise Funds for Local
Non-Profits and Female Culinary Professionals While Establishing Zero Waste Practices
ATLANTA– On Sunday, Nov. 8, Atlanta Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI|ATL) will host the city’s most memorable food and wine tasting event - Afternoon in the Country, held at the Inn at Serenbe and presented by Lexus. Although Atlantans look forward to this fall affair every year, 2015’s Afternoon in the Country promises even more top culinary talent to celebrate the fête’s 15th anniversary.
From 1 to 4 p.m., attendees will enjoy more than 100 tasting stations from Atlanta’s finest chefs, such as Gerry Klaskala of Aria, Shaun Doty of Bantam+Biddy and Chick-a-Biddy, Joey Ward of Gunshow, Andreas Müller of Revival and Matthew Ridgway of The Southern Gentleman paired with the area’s best farms, along with fine wines and premium micro-brews. These stations will be set up under festive big-top tents in the beautiful gardens surrounding the Inn at Serenbe for a picturesque backdrop. Additional entertainment includes live music, a cake raffle featuring sweets from the city’s most talented pastry chefs, hayrides, children’s activities and an extensive silent auction offering exclusive dining and travel packages, food and wine merchandise and original art from prominent local artists.
Proceeds from Afternoon in the Country benefit Georgia Organics, Wholesome Wave, Global Growers Network, The Giving Kitchen, The Wylde Center, The Atlanta Community Food Bank and LDEI|ATL’s scholarship fund for women in the culinary, beverage and hospitality arts. Last year’s event raised over $118,000 for these beneficiaries.
With nearly 2,000 attendees sampling food and beverages, an event of this size is bound to generate a significant amount of food waste; however, this year’s refuse will not end up in a landfill because LDEI|ATL is committed to creating zero waste practices that will become standard policy for all of the organization’s events as well as other annual events in the metro Atlanta area. For more information about these sustainability efforts, click here.
Tickets cost $125 for adults, $50 for ages 16 to 20, and $35 for ages 13 to 15. Children 12 and under are free.
The Inn at Serenbe is located at 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Road in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia. For additional information on this year’s event, visit www.ldeiatlanta.org or download the Afternoon in the Country App for iPhones and smartphones.
About Atlanta Les Dames d’Escoffier International:
Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) is dedicated to creating a supportive culture in the community, fostering excellence and promoting the achievement of women in hospitality professions through educational and charitable activities. Founded in New York in 1976 by Carol Brock, a food reporter for the New York Daily News, LDEI is a membership-by-invitation, philanthropic organization that provides education, networking opportunities and scholarship support.
The LDEI|ATL membership boasts nearly 100 prominent women in career paths ranging from professional chefs, restaurateurs, caterers, farmers, food retailers, event planners, cookbook authors, food journalists and historians, winemakers and wine industry professionals, food publicists, and culinary educators to hospitality executives.For more information on Atlanta Les Dames d'Escoffier International or Afternoon in the Country, please visit www.ldeiatlanta.org
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EXECUTIVE CHEF MATTHEW RIDGWAY'S IMAGINATION SPARKS NEW MENU ADDITIONS TO SPICE TRADE-INFLUENCED SPANISH CUISINE AT GYPSY KITCHEN
The Shops Buckhead Atlanta Restaurant to Offer Flavorful New Dishes and Culinary Adventures
The Shops Buckhead Atlanta Restaurant to Offer Flavorful New Dishes and Culinary Adventures
ATLANTA – Tradition doesn’t have to be static. At least, that’s Matthew Ridgway’s philosophy. The executive chef of Gypsy Kitchen is putting his philosophy into practice with the introduction of new menu items at the Buckhead restaurant known for offering diners a rich taste of Spain’s diverse culinary repertoire.
“When I came on board in late spring, my first priority was to establish a strong team foundation. All the while, we were experimenting with new recipe ideas," says Ridgway. "While the recipes are new, my focus is the same as it has been at every kitchen I've led - to create clean, simple dishes that are interesting without being too far-fetched. Our chickpea pancakes, for example, combine little more than chickpea flour, eggs and oil, but they are delicious.”
Ridgway is eager to see the look on diners’ faces when they bite into his lamb tartare with radish and walnut raita. “I’ve been making some version of lamb tartare for 20 years with different flavor pairings," he notes. "This slightly sweet rendition is simply prepared and has a much smoother flavor than beef tartare. The quality of the lamb and olive oil are critical to making this dish work.”
New items on the Gypsy Kitchen menu include the following:
Pinchos Calientes y Frios…..Hot and Cold Snacks
- Marinated octopus salad
- Littleneck clams pipérade
- Foie gras escabèche
- Uni-stuffed eggs with colatura
Tapas.…..the Gypsy Kitchen Way
- Hot mussels with red lentils, chorizo, torn basil and coconut milk
- Roasted cauliflower and quinoa salad
- Pennsylvania duck al pastor with crushed white beans and tamarind ketjap manis
- Tuna tartare stuffed piquillo peppers
Raciónes….Entrées
- Georges Bank cod with green onion pil-pil, glazed eggplant and black garlic migas
- Braised Berkwood Farms pork jowl with romesco and roasted heirloom apples
- Grilled yellowfin tuna fideo with toasted vermicelli short noodles and lemon confit
In addition to the new menu items, Ridgway will be featuring a few out-of-the-ordinary culinary adventures to be known as the "Gypsy Kitchen Experiences." The three-course meals, which must be ordered one week in advance, are served family-style for six to eight diners and will be available early 2016. Guests will choose from lobster and seafood paella, whole suckling pig or a Moroccan lamb shoulder tagine as their entrée, and the other two courses will consist of seasonal appetizers and salads.
"One of the things I love about the South is the diversity of produce grown here and the longer growing season," Ridgway enthuses. "With pumpkin season upon us, I know we’ll be serving a Spanish-style roasted pumpkin salad. As soon as I hear Gold Rush apples are available, which have a rich, musty flavor unlike any other variety, you can bet they’ll be making their menu debut.”
To learn more about Gypsy Kitchen, visit the restaurant’s website, Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram. Gypsy Kitchen is open for dinner daily and is located at 3035 Peachtree Road NE in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta development. Reservations can be made online or by calling 404-939-9840. Valet parking is available.
About Southern Proper Hospitality
Southern Proper Hospitality is an entrepreneurial organization that values innovation, creativity and attention to detail. The mission of the team of industry leading professionals is to help shape the cultural fabric of Atlanta. Southern Proper provides a “short term escape” for diners by creating unique and distinct dining experiences that appeal to customers’ sense of adventure. Each restaurant offers a high energy, fun and entertaining atmosphere coupled with genuinely hospitable service and exceptional, high quality food.
Bite Bistro & Bar Hosts Pair of Fall Events
Alpharetta neighborhood favorite celebrates fall with pig pickin’ and playful wine dinner
ATLANTA– Bite Bistro & Bar is continuing its series of monthly programming with two upcoming events: the second annual “Bite the Pig” barbecue and a grilled cheese and PB&J wine dinner. Both will highlight executive chef Leif Johnson’s signature new-American fare, beverages selected by beverage director Amy Jones and the neighborhood camaraderie Bite is so loved for.
“Bite the Pig”
Taking place on the afternoon of Saturday, October 24, the second annual “Bite the Pig” will be a traditional pig pickin’ complete with an impressive whole-hog barbecue, smoked chicken, a variety of classic picnic side dishes and salads and beer and drink specials. The family-friendly event invites guests of all ages. Reservations are required and may be made online or by calling Bite at 770.754.5500. Tickets for adults are available for $17 and for children 12 years and younger for $10, both prices exclusive of beverages, tax and gratuity; children three years and younger do not require ticket and will eat for free.
Grilled Cheese and PB&J Wine Dinner
In planning November’s wine dinner, chef Johnson looked to two childhood classics: the grilled cheese and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, updated with a gourmet twist and expertly paired with wines selected by Jones. The playful four-course dinner will take place on Tuesday, November 10, at 6:30 p.m. for $35 per guest exclusive of tax and gratuity, and requires reservations which may be made by calling Bite at 770.754.5500; reservations will soon be available online.
“Bite the Pig” and the grilled cheese wine dinner are the next events in Bite’s series of monthly programming. Known for bringing together guests in inviting, dynamic atmospheres, Bite’s monthly events allow guests to meet and learn from Jones, chef Johnson and the rest of the restaurant’s knowledgeable staff. Atlantans can stay up-to-date with all of Bite’s upcoming events on their website and look forward to more programming throughout the fall and winter.
About Bite Bistro & Bar
A neighborhood favorite, Bite is one of Alpharetta’s premier dining destinations. Evolved out of the popular Bite catering brand, the bistro and bar offers an eclectic menu that executive chef Leif Johnson describes as new American. Drawing inspiration from Asian, Latin American and east coast flavor profiles, chef Johnson crafts dishes that are at once familiar and unique. Bite is located at 11500 Webb Bridge Way, Suite A9, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, and is open for lunch and dinner service Monday through Saturday.
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Atlanta Restaurants Give Thanks to Veterans and Active Military this Veteran's Day
- Veteran’s Day is November 11 and Atlanta restaurants are dishing out specials and promos to honor and thank those who have served or are currently serving our country.
- Der Biergarten is offering 50% off the tab on November 7 and November 11 to all active and retired military with presentation of military ID.
- Veterans and their guest will receive 20% off the check at HOBNOB during lunch or dinner on November 11.
- Dance the night away at Johnny’s Hideaway, where active and retired military will receive $11 off their bar tab. No minimum spend required. Cheers!
- Ray’s Restaurants is offering a 20% discount for all veterans and active duty military, plus one guest.
- Head to Decatur where Revival will offer 25% off the bill for all current and former service members.
- Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar will be offering 25% off for active military and veterans plus one guest on Veteran’s Day. Must show military ID or proof of service to redeem.
- Active and retired military can snag a complimentary appetizer at Smokebelly BBQ and The Big Ketch. Valid with purchase of an entrée and presentation of military ID.
- Grab some FlexMex food at Tin Lizzy’s Cantina, where all veterans will receive 50% off their food on Veteran’s Day.
- White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, GA is offering a 15% discount for purchases made by veterans and active military.
- Veterans and active military can get 50% off their meal with their family at Willy’s Mexicana Grill. Must show military ID to redeem. You can find a flyer here
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BROADCASTS AS FOOTBALL SEASON TOUCHES DOWN IN THE SOUTH
The City’s Sports Headquarters Boasts Drink Features, Giveaways and Seven Audio Zones
to Keep Fans’ Spirits Up
The City’s Sports Headquarters Boasts Drink Features, Giveaways and Seven Audio Zones
to Keep Fans’ Spirits Up
680 The Fan's "Chuck and Chernoff" show will broadcast live on Oct. 31, Nov. 1, Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and Dec. 27. 92.9 The Game will be in the house Nov. 23 and Dec. 7 for football fun.
During these broadcasts, a team of Budweiser ambassadors will be handing out prizes and giveaways such as game tickets, College Football Hall of Fame tickets, road trip excursions and more throughout the restaurant. Thirsty guests can also take advantage of beverage features during this time, such as five-bottle beer buckets (select Budweiser, Bud Light or Michelob Ultra) for $18, as well as 128-oz beer tubes of draft Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob Ultra for $22.
Speaking of ice-cold beverages, during every Saturday live broadcast, STATS patrons have the opportunity to win YETIcoolers that are sure to score points at their next tailgating session. Registration takes place at the restaurant, and you must be present to win.
“STATS is truly a sports lover’s destination, so the start of football season is a perfect time for us to begin our partnership with 680 The Fan and 92.9 The Game,” says Brian Bullock, managing partner of Legacy Restaurant Partners. “The radio broadcasts, in addition to our menu of tried-and-true American favorites and our unique beer tap system, will bring even more excitement to Atlanta’s sports fans.”
About STATS
STATS is located at 300 Marietta Street in the Luckie Marietta District of Downtown Atlanta. Atlanta’s sports headquarters features 70 HDTVs and seven distinct audio zones to catch every game from every angle, in a sophisticated atmosphere with tasty modern American fare and signature beer tap tables. Hours of operation on Sunday are noon – 11 p.m.; Monday to Thursday 11a.m. – 11 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. For more information, call 404-885-1472 or visit statsatl.com. For additional updates, follow the restaurant on Facebook and Twitter.
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GUNSHOW'S 2015 "HIRED GUNS" GOES OUT WITH A BANG ON NOV. 17 AND 18
North Carolina Chef Joe Kindred Starring in Season Finale of Popular Dinner Series
North Carolina Chef Joe Kindred Starring in Season Finale of Popular Dinner Series
Kindred - the restaurant - opened in February 2015 and was quickly named one of Bon Appetit magazine’s top 10 new restaurants of the year. Kindred - the chef - has been on the cooking scene a lot longer. He did so well in his Davidson high school’s culinary program that he won a national cooking competition at 18, earning a scholarship to Johnson and Wales in Charleston, South Carolina. He gained restaurant experience and met his wife, Katy at The Pump Room in Chicago, eventually moving to San Francisco to work at acclaimed restaurant Delfina. The lure of home brought the Kindreds back to North Carolina, where Joe joined chef Jim Noble's Charlotte restaurant empire and was named 2013 "chef of the year" by Charlotte magazine.
Now, the culinary couple has realized their dream of opening their own restaurant, winning a restoration grant from the town of Davidson to restore the historic building that houses Kindred. "Joe is very focused on community, from the guests he serves to the local purveyors he sources ingredients from. Everyone who meets him sees that unwavering commitment," says Gillespie. "He's a real chef's chef, elevating the team around him to create something special."
Kindred is an avid fan of sports and the teamwork involved. In fact, his focus on camaraderie is a trait that serves his restaurant team well. "I played sports growing up, and being part of a team was always something that I enjoyed," he says. "Being in a kitchen is like going to battle with your best buds and just cooking delicious food. I'm humbled by the opportunity to come to Atlanta and work with the Gunshow team.”
Gillespie and Gunshow's executive chef Joey Ward are ready to have their friend Kindred join them on the front lines in November. Gunshow guests will be the clear victors, enjoying dishes such as lamb tartare, uni aïoli, katsuobushi with seeded toast and chicken thighs and baked egg, crispy rice, chimichurri and hominy.
"Joe has been getting much-deserved attention around Charlotte and from national food writers because he knows how to present a sophisticated, contemporary menu in a warm, approachable way," says Ward. "Our guests are in for a real treat."
"Hired Guns" brings top talent like Kindred to town to flex their creative muscles. The guest chefs create dishes to serve alongside the restaurant’s regularly featured items, sharing their signature flavors and personalities with restaurant guests. Space is sure to go quickly, so guests are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible. Online reservations will not be available until Oct. 17, but due to anticipated high demand, phone reservations are being taken now at 404-380-1886.
While this is the last of the 2015 series, "Hired Guns" will return in February 2016 with an exciting new lineup of guest chefs.
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.
JP ATLANTA SELECTS RITZ-CARLTON VETERAN JULIO DELGADO AS EXECUTIVE CHEF
ATLANTA - Executive chef Julio Delgado will create the culinary aesthetic for JP Atlanta - Downtown Atlanta’s new fine dining destination opening in December - in continuation of his transformative work in the kitchens of some of the South’s most celebrated restaurants. The newly appointed Delgado, a Ritz-Carlton veteran most recently engaged as executive chef of Château Élan Winery & Resort, will set the cuisine standard in a restaurant which combines contemporary elegance and a sophisticated menu in the newly reimaged mixed-use building at 230 Peachtree, which includes office space and a 206-room Hotel Indigo® hotel.
JP Atlanta, the newest creation of architect-developer John C. Portman, Jr., embraces the style and sophistication of The Midnight Sun, the legendary restaurant he opened in Peachtree Center almost 50 years ago. The Midnight Sun brought together the finest in cuisine, culture and cosmopolitan flair in a restaurant experience that redefined mid-century Atlanta’s standard for fine dining. JP Atlanta, under Delgado's culinary prowess, will bring a modern, global interpretation of that same experience back to Downtown Atlanta.
A native of Puerto Rico, Delgado's distinguished career has been spent learning and executing the exacting standards of several prestigious kitchens. He has served as executive chef of The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta; as executive sous chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead and as fine dining chef at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation, followed by his Château Élan tenure.
“Julio has honed his talents in some of this city's finest kitchens," says Hospitality Ventures Management Group’s Richard Jones, whose company operates JP Atlanta and the Hotel Indigo ® hotel at 230 Peachtree. “He knows what it takes to deliver an excellent culinary experience, and he will make a mark on fine dining Downtown.”
The winner of four American Culinary Foundation gold medals, Delgado is thrilled with this new opportunity. “It’s an honor for me to interpret Mr. Portman's vision into a menu and dining experience that will pay homage to our city's history while redefining its future,” he says. “I feel like my entire culinary career has been building to this.”
230 Peachtree, which will have direct access to the Peachtree Center MARTA station and Downtown’s streetcar, plus thousands of vendors and shoppers at the connecting AmericasMart complex and tourist attractions including the Georgia Aquarium, the Center for Civil and Human Rights, the College Football Hall of Fame and more than 100,000 weekday office workers, will become a highlight of the modern Downtown Atlanta. With JP Atlanta, Downtown will now have an inviting option for a business breakfast, a quick lunch, a world-class dinner or a late-night cocktail.
About 230 Peachtree
230 Peachtree is an adaptive reuse development in the heart of Downtown Atlanta—adjacent to the Peachtree Center MARTA station and within walking distance of the new Atlanta Streetcar. The building was originally designed and developed by world-renowned architect John Portman in 1965, and was recently reacquired by Portman Holdings after spending decades under other ownership. Currently under renovation, the finished building will contain approximately 290,000 square feet of office space atop a 206-room Hotel Indigo® hotel. The John Portman & Associates-designed property will also house JP Atlanta, a luxury-dining establishment featuring new American cuisine and an exciting cocktail program. For more information, visit http://www.Portman230.com.
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WHITE OAK PASTURES TURNS ZERO WASTE PRACTICES INTO PET FOOD AND CHEW
Georgia’s Largest Organic Farm Helps Consumers Emulate Natural Feeding for Companion Animals by Creating Convenient Raw Whole Pastured Poultry Line
Georgia’s Largest Organic Farm Helps Consumers Emulate Natural Feeding for Companion Animals by Creating Convenient Raw Whole Pastured Poultry Line
“We continue to learn more about how to manage our by-products, and pet food processing is our latest endeavor to utilize offal and also echo how dogs and cats have always fed themselves in the wild,” says Will Harris, a fourth-generation cattleman and White Oak Pastures’ owner. “We are excited to provide pets with something like they evolved eating, like their ancestors ate.”
All animal blood, bones and eviscerate were previously composted to make organic fertilizers to be used as soil amendments for the farm’s Certified Organic pastures and garden. Now, White Oak Pastures is turning them into chews and raw pastured poultry grinds for pets.
The success of the pet chews, which range from best sellers like the rawhide chews, tracheas and cow pizzles to pet marrow bones and rabbit feet, led the farm to explore additional products. With the help of Whole Dog Market, a strong supporter of the farm, White Oak Pastures has recently introduced three varieties of raw meat blend pet supplements made from its pastured poultry: guinea fowl, duck and chicken.
“The purpose of our blends is to provide a convenient option for customers feeding raw. We are not selling a complete diet, but more so, a raw supplement like what animals would have hunted for before kibble,” explains Amber Reece, who creates White Oak Pastures’ pet chews and also manages the farm’s egg candling and packaging, tallow soap making, hide tanning and leather making.
The farm’s pet food is processed in the same manner that its ground beef or ground turkey is made, only with the addition of organs and bones to create a delicious raw ground product. Because the raw meat blends and chews are made on premises like all of White Oak Pastures’ other products, they meet all the same standards that the farm’s human food meets, including Certified Humane, Certified Grassfed and Animal Welfare Approved.
The main benefit of White Oak Pastures’ chews is the lack of preservatives used. While larger commercial pet product companies often use chemicals to remove the moisture and other preservatives, White Oak Pastures uses sunlight for their rawhides and a dehydrator for all other chews.
“All of our rawhides are cut by hand, soaked in a sodium hydroxide and water solution to remove the hair, stretched and dried in the sun," explains Reece. “The other chews—like the cow trachea, esophagus and ears—are all dehydrated for 24 to 36 hours. We don’t use any type of fillers; our pet chews go straight from the animal to the consumer.”
Although the farm's current pet-friendly options are mostly geared toward dogs, White Oak Pastures’ director of operations Brian Sapp says cat treats are something they are working on for the future. The farm is also looking to offer a raw goose meat blend this fall.
Animal lovers can purchase White Oak Pastures’ pet products at the farm’s store in Bluffton or its online store, at Dogurooand The Whole Dog Market locations and at the East Atlanta and Peachtree Road Farmer’s Markets (chews only). For additional information on these products or White Oak Pastures, visit whiteoakpastures.com.
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 Emily at Melissa Libby PR]
GUY WONG’S NEW LE FAT FALL MENU REFLECTS HIS PERSONAL INTERPRETATION OF VIETNAMESE FLAVORS
New offerings include addictive chili garlic prawns and a hearty thit kho bowl
The chili garlic prawns entrée is one of the new dishes Wong is eager for diners to try. It features local Georgia prawns stir-fried with roasted garlic, onions and chili oil. Another new chef favorite is the thit kho bowl, brimming with caramelized pork belly, pickled mustard greens, braised egg and grilled scallions. “It's a true comfort dish,” says Wong. “I slow braise pork belly for eight hours and then caramelize it for three hours. I pickle mustard greens for five days. It’s a warm, satisfying dish for this time of year.”
The fall menu’s drunken noodle entrée, Wong’s flavorful take on another of his childhood favorites, is made with high-quality angus flank steak and fresh noodles that Wong is sourcing from a mom and pop shop in Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood and having delivered twice weekly to Le Fat.
Wong also has a special treat for early evening diners - the delicious banh mi bao appetizer filled with pork belly, carrot and daikon and accented with cilantro and jalapeño is available from 5 to 7 p.m. nightly. The dish is one Wong first began experimenting with at Miso Izakaya, his Old Fourth Ward Japanese tapas and sushi eatery. Wong explains: “I created it a few years ago and thought it would be amazing to one day serve it in a Vietnamese restaurant; here we are today.”
Even with all the adventurous new tastes on the menu, early Le Fat favorites, including the clay pot chicken (served in its signature sizzling pot), Wong’s famous rotisserie chicken (half lemongrass chicken served with ginger scallion oil and jasmine rice), bo luc lac “shaking beef” entrée and the chef’s acclaimed pho noodle dishes aren’t going anywhere.
For Wong, Le Fat’s new fall menu is a way to advance his dialogue with diners as the restaurant’s culinary offerings evolve. “This menu reflects me as a chef,” Wong says. “I am creating Vietnamese food from my own experience and history. It was personal before because it was my mother’s recipes, but now it's my take on it. Creatively, I always want to try new things. Plus, when my mother comes in for dinner now, there will be something new on the menu for her to try!”
Le Fat is located in West Midtown at 935 Marietta Street. Dinner is served nightly beginning at 5 p.m., and lunch is available on weekdays from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 404-439-9850 or visit lefatatl.com.
[From Emily at Melissa Libby PR]
Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar Celebrates Season of Giving With Holiday Toy Drive on Nov. 12
Restaurant at Loews Atlanta Hotel Hosts Charitable Event Benefiting For the Kid in All of Us
Restaurant at Loews Atlanta Hotel Hosts Charitable Event Benefiting For the Kid in All of Us
“We are thrilled to kick off the holiday season by partnering with For the Kid in All of Us to enjoy some holiday cheer while also spreading holiday cheer to those in need here in Atlanta,” said Mark Castriota, general manager of Loews Atlanta Hotel. “We invite our friends, neighbors and the community to come out to Saltwood and support this worthy cause.”
Reservations are required and can be made by emailing brandon@melissalibbypr.com. Complimentary valet parking will be provided for the event. For more details, visit Saltwood’s Facebook page or call 404-745-5745.
WHAT:
Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar Holiday Toy Drive
Join Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar and For the Kid in All of Us for an evening of drinks, bites and holiday gift giving for Atlanta children in need. Guests simply bring an unwrapped toy valued at $20 or more and receive complimentary beverages (wine, beer or signature cocktail) and samplings from chef Olivier Gaupin’s charcuterie-driven menu of small plates.
WHEN:
Thursday, November 12 from 6–8 p.m.
WHERE:
Saltwood at Loews Atlanta Hotel
1065 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
(Valet parking is complimentary)
COST:
Free with donation of unwrapped toy valued at $20 or more
RSVP:
RSVP required at Brandon@melissalibbypr.com
About Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar
Located in the Loews Atlanta Hotel in Midtown, Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar has been celebrating chef-driven plates with bold flavors since opening in spring 2015. Named for its emphasis on salted, cured meats and classically rustic presentation on wood blocks, this casual eatery features a charcuterie station that serves as the restaurant's centerpiece. Diners can pull up bar stools to sample house-made and locally sourced items and sip on handcrafted cocktails and local microbrews while watching the restaurant's charcuterie chef hand-carve meats and assemble charcuterie plates. Executive chef Olivier Gaupin, a native of Orleans, France, borrows both from his European roots and a decade living in the American South, to bring a unique yet refined approach to local ingredients and cooking traditions. The 190-seat Saltwood space, which includes the bar, restaurant, 20-seat patio, 125-seat private dining space and chef's table, means diners can create their own unique experiences from intimate dinners for two to social gatherings around communal tables. For more information about Saltwood, call 404-745-5745 or visit saltwoodatlanta.com.
About For the Kid in All of Us
For the Kid in All of Us is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Georgia’s children reach their full potential – not only during the holiday season, but 365 days a year. Since 2003, the organization has distributed more than 41,500 toys and gift cards through The Toy Party, 11,904 backpacks filled with school supplies and gift cards through Backpack in the Park, and raised over $475,000 to donate to numerous agencies and organizations serving Georgia’s less fortunate. For more information about For the Kid in All of Us, visit www.forthekid.org.
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 classes 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.
Saltwood Bourbon Red Promo Struts Bourbon Cocktails and Turkey Small Plates
Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar Serves Family-Style Meals on Thanksgiving Day
It’s time to start thinking about holiday plans, and Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar located in the Loews Atlanta Hotel has your Thanksgiving Day meal all set with family-style lunch and dinner options for $65 per person. Lunch will be served 11:30 am to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m.
On the menu:
To Start
Roasted butternut squash soup | toasted pumpkin seed | smoked paprika cream
Roasted butternut squash soup | toasted pumpkin seed | smoked paprika cream
Something Else
Country smoked ham | sweet potato butter | warm biscuits
Roasted root vegetables | baby mustard green salad | lemon crème fraîche vinaigrette | candied pecans and crumbled local goat cheese
A selection of oysters | crab claws | steamed Georgia white shrimp | Sauces & toppings
Country smoked ham | sweet potato butter | warm biscuits
Roasted root vegetables | baby mustard green salad | lemon crème fraîche vinaigrette | candied pecans and crumbled local goat cheese
A selection of oysters | crab claws | steamed Georgia white shrimp | Sauces & toppings
To Thank For
Traditional turkey dinner with buttery mashed potatoes | green beans | cornbread and sausage stuffing | giblet gravy | cranberry sauce
Baked Chilean sea bass | blue crab | lemon olive oil | seasonal squash | fennel pollen and white wine
Traditional turkey dinner with buttery mashed potatoes | green beans | cornbread and sausage stuffing | giblet gravy | cranberry sauce
Baked Chilean sea bass | blue crab | lemon olive oil | seasonal squash | fennel pollen and white wine
Something Sweet
Sweet potato roulade with caramel cream cheese frosting
Local apple fritters | bitter dark chocolate sauce
Sweet potato roulade with caramel cream cheese frosting
Local apple fritters | bitter dark chocolate sauce
*All items served family style for each course, no order taking needed, only allergies or dislikes to be accounted for.
[From Emily at Melissa Libby PR]
ATLANTA RESTAURANTS SERVE UP STRESS-FREE THANKSGIVING FEASTS
Bountiful Buffets and Tasty Takeout Highlight Turkey Day Offerings
Bountiful Buffets and Tasty Takeout Highlight Turkey Day Offerings
ATLANTA – With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Atlantans with hectic schedules are more thankful than ever for restaurants looking to take the stress out of holiday dining. Whether you’re in the mood for an all-you-can-eat buffet or tasty takeout, some of the city’s best spots have got you covered. All you need is your appetite!
BOUNTIFUL BUFFETS AND FAMILY FEASTS
10th & Piedmont once again hosts its traditional Thanksgiving Day buffet from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy a carving station with roasted garlic prime rib and slow-baked brown butter turkey breast. A hot station will serve up roasted butternut squash bisque, Creole shrimp and stone-ground yellow grits, traditional turkey cornbread dressing, triple-cheese mac and cheese, candied sweet potatoes and more. Don’t forget to save room for such tempting dessert options as pumpkin pie, Southern pecan pie, chocolate ganache cake and chantilly bread pudding. Price is $34.95 per person. 404-602-5510; 10thp.com.
10th & Piedmont once again hosts its traditional Thanksgiving Day buffet from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy a carving station with roasted garlic prime rib and slow-baked brown butter turkey breast. A hot station will serve up roasted butternut squash bisque, Creole shrimp and stone-ground yellow grits, traditional turkey cornbread dressing, triple-cheese mac and cheese, candied sweet potatoes and more. Don’t forget to save room for such tempting dessert options as pumpkin pie, Southern pecan pie, chocolate ganache cake and chantilly bread pudding. Price is $34.95 per person. 404-602-5510; 10thp.com.
Ray’s Restaurants is serving delicious buffets featuring Thanksgiving staples and signature Ray’s favorites. Dine at Ray’s on the River from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $45.95 per adult and $22.95 per child (ages 5-10). The spread at Ray’s at Killer Creek is also available from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and is priced at $37.95 per adult and $18.95 per child. Ray’s in the City closes an hour earlier, with its buffet running from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., also priced at $37.95 per adult and $18.95 per child. For full menus, visit raysrestaurants.com.
Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar will be featuring a family-style lunch and dinner menu on Thanksgiving Day. For $65 per person, guests can enjoy a traditional turkey dinner or baked Chilean sea bass, along with such selections as roasted butternut squash soup, country-smoked ham, roasted root vegetables, sweet potato roulade and local apple fritters. Lunch service is from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with dinner from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 404-745-5000; saltwoodatlanta.com.
TURKEY TO-GO
Let Bantam + Biddy do all the cooking this year with a to-go Thanksgiving feast that easily feeds 10-12 hungry and grateful guests. This amazing spread features a 12- to 15-pound roasted Amish turkey, classic mashed potatoes, braised collard greens, sage and wild rice stuffing, homemade giblet gravy, a quart of spicy cranberry sauce, cornbread and North Georgia apple pie ready to heat and serve. The cost is $200, and orders must be placed by 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. Pick-up is from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at the Crescent Avenue location only. Place your order by calling 404-725-5059 or emailing wecater@bantamandbiddy.com. bantamandbiddy.com.
Let Bantam + Biddy do all the cooking this year with a to-go Thanksgiving feast that easily feeds 10-12 hungry and grateful guests. This amazing spread features a 12- to 15-pound roasted Amish turkey, classic mashed potatoes, braised collard greens, sage and wild rice stuffing, homemade giblet gravy, a quart of spicy cranberry sauce, cornbread and North Georgia apple pie ready to heat and serve. The cost is $200, and orders must be placed by 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. Pick-up is from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at the Crescent Avenue location only. Place your order by calling 404-725-5059 or emailing wecater@bantamandbiddy.com. bantamandbiddy.com.
Take home a 12- to 14-pound apple-brined and smoked Thanksgiving turkey from Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails with Madeira gravy and sage-corn spoonbread and comfortably feed 6-8 guests for only $75. Sides including mashed potatoes, green beans, spinach and mac and cheese are also available for $30 per quart. All orders must be placed online by Friday, Nov. 20, and may be picked up Nov. 24 and 25. 770-817-0161; miltonscuisine.com.
If you’re feeling traditional and looking to cook a Thanksgiving turkey yourself this year, White Oak Pastures offers high-quality American Standard Bronze birds that are Animal Welfare Approved, Certified Humane and a Step 5+ (highest possible rating) by the Global Animal Partnership. Raised completely unconfined on White Oak’s farm, they come to the table free of antibiotics, hormones and other additives—and completely delicious. Pricing is $75 for small (8-12 pounds), $100 for medium-sized birds (12.1-16 pounds) and $125 for large (16.1 pounds and heavier). They can be ordered via White Oak Pastures’ online store. All turkeys will be shipped the week before Thanksgiving (Monday, Nov. 16 – Friday, Nov. 20) to ensure timely delivery. 229-641-2081; whiteoakpastures.com.
POST-TURKEY TANGO
Whether you’re looking to unwind after a busy day with family or dance off some of your caloric intake, Johnny’s Hideawaywill be open on Thanksgiving Day at 7 p.m. Reservations are accepted until 8:30 p.m. 404-233-8026; johnnyshideaway.com.
Whether you’re looking to unwind after a busy day with family or dance off some of your caloric intake, Johnny’s Hideawaywill be open on Thanksgiving Day at 7 p.m. Reservations are accepted until 8:30 p.m. 404-233-8026; johnnyshideaway.com.
Say "arrivederci!" to tired turkey leftovers. Newly opened Bellina Alimentari has many grab-and-go options for feeding the family post-Turkey Day. Stop by Bellina's Market in the Food Hall of Ponce City Market and take home family-style portions of lasagna and other Italian favorites to heat, eat and delight your crowd. 404-330-9933; bellina-alimentari.com.
[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
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