[From Gary at The Wilbert Group]
Ashley Park Announces Chicken Salad ChickThe Auburn, Alabama-based restaurant franchise to open its first Newnan, Georgia location
NEWNAN, Ga.– Ashley Park today announced that Chicken Salad Chick, an Auburn, Alabama-based restaurant franchise, is set to open its first Newnan, Georgia, location later this year, adding to the diverse restaurant selection at Ashley Park.
Chicken Salad Chick is a Southern-inspired, fast-casual restaurant known for its varieties of chicken salad. The only restaurant of its kind, Chicken Salad Chick serves 12 different flavors of chicken salad, which can be enjoyed as a sandwich, by the scoop, or taken to-go by the pound. The menu also includes a selection of flavorful salads and side items, deli sandwiches, gourmet soups and delicious desserts.
"Chicken Salad Chick is extremely excited about serving our Chick guests from Ashley Park, a first-class lifestyle center that anchors the retail concentration in Newnan, Georgia. Ashley Park draws from a large shopping area (including Newnan, Coweta County and beyond), and is in close proximity to I-85 and the corridor's tremendous growth," said CEO Scott Deviney. "We look forward to both joining and serving Newnan and the surrounding communities."
Chicken Salad Chick strives to provide southern-style chicken salad served with heart and to spread joy, enrich lives and serve others every day. The concept was established in 2008 in the kitchen of founder Stacy Brown. Brown and her husband opened a small takeout restaurant that quickly grew to a company with more than 65 restaurants across the Southeast. They were recently named #37 of the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies.
“We are excited to welcome Chicken Salad Chick to Ashley Park,” said Mark Curran, general manager of Ashley Park. “Chicken Salad Chick will be yet another great dining destination at Ashley Park and provides the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a meal, catch up with friends or grab a quick bite.”
Chicken Salad Chick will be located in the space next to La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant. The restaurant opening is slated for a summer 2017 opening.
About Ashley Park
Ashley Park, a premier 554,364-square-foot, regional open-air center, serves Metro Atlanta’s burgeoning communities of Newnan and Peachtree City. Dillard’s, Belk, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble and Regal Cinemas anchor the center, which was built in phases between 2004 and 2008. Ashley Park’s diverse national and regional tenant base of more than 50 retailers and restaurants, as well as services and entertainment, consistently position it as the region’s leading open-air shopping center. For more information, visit ashleyparknewnan.com.
About Bayer Properties Birmingham, Alabama-based Bayer Properties LLC specializes in developing, leasing, managing and marketing mixed-use real estate properties nationwide. Bayer Properties currently owns and/or operates retail and office properties totaling approximately 10 million square feet, such as The Summit in Birmingham, AL, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre in Mount Pleasant, SC and The Summit in Reno, NV. New developments include The Pizitz Building urban revitalization project in Birmingham, AL., and The Summit at Fritz Farm, a mixed-use project in Lexington, KY. For more information, visitbayerproperties.com.
DRINK BEER FOR A GOOD CAUSE DURING TACO MAC’S CAN JAM 2017
Month-Long Event in April Spotlights 18 Canned Craft Beers;
Marks 20th Year of Taco Mac’s Support for Camp Twin Lakes
WHAT:
Can Jam, Taco Mac’s annual month-long fundraiser for Camp Twin Lakes, offers guests the chance to support a great cause and enjoy their new favorite canned craft beers from premium brewers Samuel Adams, Pabst Blue Ribbon, SweetWater Brewing Company, Creature Comforts and more.
Throughout the month of April, Taco Mac is featuring 18 canned selections from those Can Jam sponsors, as well as other favorites like Monday Night Brewing and Orpheus Brewing. The menu includes classics as well as exclusive launches and brews new to the market. Members of Taco Mac’s Brewniversity loyalty program receive one credit for each Can Jam beer.
Taco Mac is also celebrating its 20th year raising funds for Camp Twin Lakes, which provides life-changing camp experiences for children with serious illnesses, disabilities and other challenges. Guests earn Brewniversity credits for purchasing a paper beer can to sign and display on the wall for a $1, $5 or $10 donation. Donations are worth half a credit, one credit and two credits, respectively. Purchase all three for $16 and earn three and a half Brewniversity credits total.
WHEN:
April 1-30
WHERE:
All Taco Mac restaurants in Georgia. Visit tacomac.com for locations and more information.
About Taco Mac
An Atlanta institution since 1979, Taco Mac offers over 100 beers on draft, the Southeast’s Original Buffalo wings and 50+ HD TVs for enjoying all your favorite sporting events. Started by two friends from Buffalo, New York, Taco Mac now has 29 locations across Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Taco Mac is one of many portfolio companies owned by Dallas-based CIC Partners. For more information, visit tacomac.com.
THE BIG KETCH SALTWATER GRILL CELEBRATES SPRING WITH BUCKHEAD PATIO PARTIES
Atlanta’s Favorite Beach House Promises Live Music, Drink Specials and Sensational Seafood
WHAT:
Spring has finally sprung, and that’s close enough to summer for the fine folks at The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill, where every day is a beach day. Buckhead’s favorite beach house invites you to don your favorite Hawaiian shirt, shorts and flip-flops for a month of Patio Parties.
Every Thursday in April, sail on over to Buckhead and celebrate the return of patio weather with a festive evening of live music, delicious $5 drink specials like $5 glasses of wine, $5 SweetWater drafts, $5 Moscow mules and $5 flavored mojitos and margaritas, and seafood features.
WHEN:
Thursday, April 6 – Oyster Roast
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday, April 13 – Crawfish
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday, April 20 – Fish Fry
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday, April 27 – Low Country Boil
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Big Ketch
3279 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-474-9508
thebigketch.com
Who doesn't love a day at the beach? That's the spirit behind The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill – fresh, casual seafood, prepared with a gourmet touch. Atlanta's local beach house first opened its doors in Buckhead in 2010, followed by a second Roswell location in 2015. Known for sourcing the highest quality seafood and offering friendly service in a relaxing atmosphere, The Big Ketch is the perfect place to dine with friends and family any day of the week! For more information, visit thebigketch.com.
[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
RAY’S RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCES NEW, UPDATED HAPPY HOURS
Enjoy Half-Price Appetizers and Specials at All Three Locations
Enjoy Half-Price Appetizers and Specials at All Three Locations
ATLANTA– Ray’s Restaurants, known for hand-cut steaks and fresh, delicious seafood, also wins raves as the city’s top spots for after-work dinner and drinks. Each of Ray’s three signature locations has updated its happy hour offerings, emphasizing appetizing bar bites delivered with the same high quality ingredients and attention to detail that devoted diners have come to expect.
At Ray’s on the River in Sandy Springs and Ray’s at Killer Creek in Alpharetta, guests can enjoy $1 oysters on the half shell and half-price appetizers including:
- Seared ahi tuna tataki
- Crispy Point Judith calamari
- Ray’s “New Orleans” barbecue shrimp
- Ray’s brisket burger
- Goat cheese pimiento fritters
- Ray’s blue cheese chips
Happy hours take place in each restaurant’s bar and lounge (and on the creekside patio at Ray’s at Killer Creek). Hours are 3 to 6 p.m. (Ray’s on the River) and 3 to 7 p.m. (Ray’s at Killer Creek), 9 p.m. to close and Sundays from 5 to 9 p.m.
Meanwhile, at Ray’s in the City, Downtown Atlanta workers can unwind in the bar and lounge with live music (Tuesdaythrough Saturday) while enjoying a revamped menu of bar-friendly bites including Ray’s gourmet sliders (served with Ray’s house-cut fries) and crispy fried Gulf shrimp and grits. Half-price menu items include:
- Ray’s “New Orleans” barbecue shrimp
- Steamed mussels
- Crispy Point Judith calamari
- Ray’s blue cheese chips
- Half-dozen oysters on the half shell
Ray’s in the City happy hour menus are available Monday through Friday, 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close. In addition, all raw bar items are half-price (excludes cold seafood tower) from 9 p.m. to close Monday through Friday.
ABOUT RAY’S RESTAURANTS:
Ray’s Restaurants include Ray’s on the River, Ray’s in the City and Ray’s at Killer Creek. 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. For more information, visit raysrestaurants.com.
5CHURCH ATLANTA LAUNCHES TAP TAKEOVER SERIES ON APRIL 6
WITH MONDAY NIGHT BREWING
Midtown Restaurant Partners with Local Breweries to Host Monthly Events on Rooftop Patio
“Local sourcing is just as important to us for our beverage selection as it is for our cuisine,” says 5Church managing partner Ayman Kamel. “The breweries we’ve chosen to partner with for our Tap Takeover series are local brands that are in high demand by our guests and are Atlanta-owned companies that we are proud to support as part of the city’s restaurant community.”
The following beers are on tap from Monday Night Brewing on April 6: Slap Fight (American IPA), Blind Pirate Blood Orange IPA, Nerd Alert (Pseudo Pilsner) and Serrano Eye Patch Ale (American IPA). Monday Night Brewing market manager Kelsey Daniels will be in attendance to mingle with guests and discuss the beers offered that evening.
During the monthly Tap Takeover events, which are scheduled through September to take advantage of the city’s prime patio weather, a menu of small plates are available, as well as other beers, wine and cocktails.
- May 4: Red Brick Brewing Company
- June 1: SweetWater Brewing Company
- July 6: Red Hare Brewing
- Aug. 3: Terrapin Beer Company
- Sept. 7: Urban Tree Cidery
5Church is located at 1197 Peachtree Street NE in Midtown's Colony Square. The restaurant serves dinner, weekday lunch and weekend brunch service. Reservations may be made via OpenTable, and valet and validated parking is available every day. For updates, follow the restaurant on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. For additional information, visit 5churchatlanta.com.
[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
KEVIN GILLESPIE HOSTS KUDU SAFARI BRAAI COOKOUT ON APRIL 12
Chef, Restaurateur, Author and TV Personality to Demonstrate Recipes on South African Inspired Live Fire Cooking System at Shep’s Midtown ACE Hardware
WHAT:
Chef, restaurateur, author, television personality and KUDU Safari Braai co-founder Kevin Gillespie will share his favorite recipes and cooking techniques on the KUDU Safari Braai at Shep's Midtown ACE Hardware on Wednesday, April 12starting at 7:30 p.m. During the event, guests will enjoy bites, booze and a meet-and-greet with Gillespie, the restaurateur behind Atlanta’s Gunshow, Revival, BBQ pop-up Terminus City and the soon-to-open Kevin Gillespie’s Gamechanger. Tickets for the cookout are $55 per person and can be purchased online.
The menu for the evening includes the following:
- Grilled oyster mushroom toast with mascarpone and hot giardiniera
- Grilled pork tenderloin with Spanish style garlic shrimp
- Dutch oven blackberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 12
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Shep’s Midtown ACE Hardware
860 Juniper Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: (404) 228-2291
DETAILS:
KUDU Safari Braai is a Macon, Georgia-based company whose products are sold online and in select retail stores. More information can be found online at kudugrills.com or by calling 404-719-8063. Follow KUDU on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for further updates.
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CHEF MARC TAFT'S EAGERLY ANTICIPATED BRINE SEAFOOD SHACK OPENS APRIL 13 AT AVALON
Southern California-Inspired Eatery Features a Rooftop Tiki Bar,
Soft Serve Ice Cream and Walk-Up Window
ATLANTA-After months of eager anticipation, diners will finally have a chance to sample the succulent seafood selections on the menu at executive chef and restaurateur Marc Taft’s latest, Brine Seafood Shack, opening April 13 at the super-hot Avalon retail complex in Alpharetta.
“When we looked at expanding outside the Perimeter, Avalon was a home run for us because it’s centrally located and such a great destination for shopping and dining,” says Taft. “The space is just a gorgeous jewel box.”
The menu, created by Taft and Brine chef de cuisine David Connolly, previously of Two Urban Licks and Tap in Atlanta and Michelin-starred Spiaggia in Chicago, includes dishes such as tuna poke with avocado, yuzu, soy and taro; clam rolls on brioche with lemon-caper tartar; simply grilled fish, lobster rolls, fish stew, clam fritters, fresh oysters and fish tacos.
“We’re bringing a vacation vibe to the dining experience,” says Taft. “I’ve spent a lot of time on the West Coast, where they really know how to make the most of a relaxed atmosphere and fresh, delicious seafood. That’s our model for Brine.”
That experience includes the rooftop bar, which features fresh, tiki-style craft cocktails under a retractable roof. Downstairs, a raw bar and classic boat drinks are on the menu. For diners on the go, there’s a walk-up window inspired by New England clam shacks where you can grab takeout, soft serve ice cream, milkshakes and even cocktails, wine and beer to enjoy while strolling through Avalon.
The Cape Cod-meets-Santa Monica seafood menu will follow the sustainable practices outlined by the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch, the nonprofit dedicated to empowering consumers and restaurants to make choices that result in healthy oceans. Much of the seafood from New England, the West Coast and the Gulf region will be geo-tagged so Brine chefs know precisely where the fish was caught, down to the captain’s name and boat.
Brine is the latest dining concept from Southern Fried Hospitality, which provides management and development for Taft’s four restaurants - Chicken and the Egg, Brine Seafood Shack, FEED – Fried Chicken & Such (scheduled to open late spring in The Battery Atlanta adjacent to SunTrust Park) and CO-OP Community Table + Bar (scheduled to open April 2018 in Forsyth County’s HALCYON Development). The company also plans to expand its consulting services to both restaurants and hotel F&B operations.
The 150-seat Brine Seafood Shack is located in phase two at Avalon in Alpharetta. For more information, call 470.226.2190 or visit brineseafood.com.
[Photo credit: Colin Murphy]
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EXCITEMENT WHIRLS AS THE VORTEX CELEBRATES 25 YEARS IN ATLANTA
Commemorative T-Shirts, Pint Glasses, Special Elvis Burger-Inspired Beer and More
Available April 17-23
ATLANTA – The Vortex, Atlanta’s longtime champion of quality burgers, turns 25 years old this month. To celebrate the iconic
Celebratory specials and happenings not to be missed include:
- April 15: Starting on Saturday, a team of graffiti artists from Mutiny Artwrx will begin painting a commemorative 25th anniversary mural of The Vortex on the Little 5 Points Package Store
- April 17: Vortex Radio Podcast - Stroll-down-memory-lane with Vortex owners Michael, Suzanne, Hank and guest interviewer Lucky Yates of Dad’s Garage Theatre and “Archer” fame
- April 17 – 19: Dine and Give Back – The Vortex will be donating 5% of sales during this time to benefit The Giving Kitchen, an organization that provides emergency assistance grants to Atlanta area restaurant workers facing unanticipated hardship (up to $2,500)
- April 17 - 20: Classic Coronary Burger Special – available as a lunch special for dine-in guests (1-4 p.m.) for the ridiculously low price of $4.20 (regularly priced $12.50)
- April 17 – 23: Limited Edition 25th Anniversary t-shirts
available for purchase - April 20: On the restaurant’s official anniversary, guests will receive a unique gift bag with various items like a Vortex-branded shirt, 25th anniversary buttons, stickers and more
- April 20 – 23: Guests who order the Limited Edition Fat Elvis Imperial Stout, or any Laughing Skull draft, receive a custom “beer can-style” pint glass to take home
The Vortex was born when the Benoit siblings moved to Atlanta from Southern California and asked themselves what would be more fun than looking for jobs. “We decided we really enjoyed hanging out in bars. We pooled our savings and opened the first Vortex location at the corner of West Peachtree and 11th Street in Midtown,” says Michael Benoit. “We knew nothing about owning or running a restaurant, so we adopted a ‘learn as you burn’ philosophy.”
For the first five years, the siblings filled every role in the restaurant, from serving and bartending to
“As we had occasional run-ins with people who displayed entitled attitudes, looked down on servers and were really not any fun at all, we began drafting our company policies,” Benoit says. “Over the 25 years, those ‘House Rules’ have grown from a single paragraph on our menu to filling the entire
While most customers find great humor in the policies, they take The Vortex menu, which consists of heavyweight burgers like the Zombie Apocalypse or Classic Coronary, and significant sandwiches such as the Hot Southern Mess or Grilled Cheesy MoFo, seriously.
“In the early days, we sat down with any purveyor who would see us, sampling tons and tons of meat,” Benoit says. “In the end, our decisions were not based on cost but on what we thought tasted best. Our proprietary burger blend was and still is made specifically for us.”
In July 1996, the Benoits expanded their eclectic empire to Little Five Points on Moreland Avenue and created an Atlanta landmark with the restaurant’s 20-foot high “Laughing Skull” façade. A little over a year later, The Vortex’s original Midtown location moved to its current home on Peachtree Street. Both locations feature eclectic décor and a fun, lively atmosphere in keeping with the family-owned, independent vibe the three siblings have firmly established.
“Our entire business plan was based around having fun, and that’s what we’re doing,” says Benoit. “We have built a loyal fan base over the years that has allowed us to grow our business, and we do what we do for them. There’s a lot of love in these 25 years.”
Where do they go from here? Benoit says they are continually asked about franchising or opening restaurants in other cities. “We didn’t open to become bar moguls,” he says. “The last thing we want to do is create more work for ourselves.”
About The Vortex
Serving burgers and booze since 1992, The Vortex has earned its reputation as the godfather of all Atlanta burger joints. It has been honored with numerous “best burger” awards from local and national publications, as well as accolades for “best beer selection,” “best neighborhood bar” and “best bar food.” The extensive selection of beer and booze, along with its lively, non-conformist, no-bull attitude and ridiculously indulgent bar food are key reasons The Vortex is a perennial “reader poll” favorite. Both the Little 5 Points and Midtown locations are restricted to customers 21 and over only and adhere to “official idiot-free zone” policies. The eclectic bar is also the home of Vortex Radio, a podcast (available on iTunes) that features one-of-a-kind discussions about bar culture, food, nightlife and entertainment. For more information, visit thevortexatl.com.
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MILTON’S CUISINE & COCKTAILS ADDS PRIME CUTS TO DAILY MENU
Popular Seed-to-Fork Restaurant Now Serving Selection of Prime Steaks
ATLANTA – Loyal guests and fans of Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails already know the charming restaurant located in the historic district of Crabapple is a cut above the competition, and now there are new items on the menu to prove it. Milton’s executive chef Derek Dollar is launching his new daily Prime Cuts menu March 30, featuring meat from local meat processor and distributor Revere Meat Co.
“We’ve wanted to introduce a steak section to our menu at Milton’s for quite a while now, and the timing was finally right,” says Dollar. “Revere focuses on exceptional quality, and we are using these fine aged meats to create a menu of prime cuts that will wow any steak connoisseur.”
The new selections include the following:
- 6 oz. prime filet mignon, aged 35 days ($32)
- 9 oz. prime filet mignon, aged 35 days ($45)
- 14 oz. prime grass fed Delmonico rib-eye, aged 35 days ($42)
- 16 oz. dry aged bone-in NY strip, aged 60 days ($48)
- Milton’s signature wagyu flank steak, aged 35 days ($28)
Savory sides include the following:
- Jalapeño honey-glazed heirloom baby carrots
- Loud Mouth Farm’s mushroom confit with truffle essence
- Smoked Gouda creamed spinach with crispy shallots
- Charred Brussels sprouts and apples with cracked mustard-sherry bacon vinaigrette
- Giant salt roasted potato, cultured butter, house bacon, Tillamook cheddar, buttermilk crème fraîche, chive
- Smoky grilled asparagus, hollandaise, tomato brunoise
- Roasted cauliflower, shaved Parmesan, white truffle oil
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails is nestled in a restored 155-year-old farmhouse located in the historic district of Crabapple. The charming North Fulton restaurant serves contemporary Southern cuisine that utilizes fresh, local ingredients, many of which come from the restaurant’s on site garden called Milton’s Acre. Milton’s is owned and operated by Southern Proper Hospitality, which also operates Smokebelly BBQ, The Blind Pig, Gypsy Kitchen, The Southern Gentleman and The Big Ketch Buckhead and Canton Street. Committed to providing genuine hospitality and named by Restaurant Hospitality as one of the “25 Coolest Multi-Concept Companies in America,” this privately held collection of Atlanta restaurants values innovation, creativity and attention to detail. Located at 800 Mayfield Road, Milton’s is open nightly for dinner at 5 p.m.and for Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 770-817-0161 or visit miltonscuisine.com.
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EASTER SPECIALS ABOUND AT ATLANTA-AREA RESTAURANTS
Hop In for Brunch and Dinner Options at Top Dining Destinations on Sunday, April 16
Hop In for Brunch and Dinner Options at Top Dining Destinations on Sunday, April 16
ATLANTA – Easter Sunday is right around the corner, and metro Atlanta’s best restaurants are hard at work preparing a bountiful basket full of delicious brunch and dinner options for the April 16 holiday. Hop on over to one of these renowned hot spots for a celebratory meal, but make your reservations now, as space is limited.
5Church Atlanta is offering Easter specials and bottomless mimosas in addition to its regular à la carte brunch (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and dinner (begins at 5 p.m.) menus. 404-400-3669; 5churchatlanta.com.
Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar is offering its regular a la carte menu, as well as specials including a Maine lobster omelette served with chèvre and smoked tomato butter, jumbo lump crab cake Benedict with brown butter hollandaise, brioche and poached eggs, and seared scallops and a maple-glazed pork belly in a Vidalia onion soubise with asparagus, oyster mushrooms and a poached egg. 770-635-7641; driftoysterbar.com.
The Federal, Shaun Doty and Lance Gummere’s Midtown take on a neighborhood restaurant, is open for brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring such favorites as chopped chicken liver, beignets with café au lait sauce, and chicken and waffles with bourbon barrel vanilla butter and Steen’s cane syrup. The neighborhood spot will also be open for dinner starting at 5 p.m. 404-343-3857; thefederalatl.com.
Food 101 is featuring a selection of regular brunch and dinner favorites from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to such signature items as the fried chicken biscuit, crab cake BLT, chicken and waffle, scallop salad and three-meat meatloaf, the restaurant is offering specials including spinach salad with a boiled egg, bacon, raspberries and a sherry vinaigrette; spring onion veloutè; smoked lamb carpaccio; a mushroom and asparagus tart; sorghum-glazed, hickory-smoked ham; Border Springs stuffed lamb saddle; and pan-roasted halibut. 404-497-9700; food101atl.com.
Enjoy HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern's popular brunch menu from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with such favorites as loaded breakfast sliders, Georgia pancakes with candied Georgia pecans, grilled cheese with tomato bisque and $17 bottomless mimosas, plus live music from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday. 404-968-2288; hobnobatlanta.com
Marlow’s Tavern, Atlanta’s favorite neighborhood tavern, is serving brunch. Enjoy brunch buffet-style at the Midtown, Northlake, East Cobb, Kennesaw and Vinings locations until 3 p.m. (2 p.m. in Vinings); offerings may include made-to-order omelets, crab cake Benedict, French toast and scrambled eggs, among others. Other Marlow’s locations are featuring an a la carte menu boasting such items as chicken and waffles, lemon ricotta pancakes, shrimp and grits, “serious” steak and eggs, brunch cocktails and other favorites. marlowstavern.com.
In the mood for something a little different? Midtown Takorea & Ssam Bar is open as usual, offering its usual, unique collision of Korean and Mexican cuisine, including “takos,” burritos, banchan, quesadillas and more. 404-532-1944; mytakorea.com.
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails in historic Crabapple promises an elegant $32 prix fixe menu alongside such brunch staples as Charleston crab bisque, blackened salmon, Southern fried chicken breast and French toast. 770-817-0161; mina ltonscuisine.com.
On the Westside, Ormsby’s is getting into the Easter spirit with its own take on Easter eggs: Each guest receives a plastic egg filled with a piece of candy, a ticket for a free drink or another fun prize. This casual spot under the White Provisions building also has a special dish on the Easter Sunday menu featuring bourbon-glazed ham, smashed peas, roasted carrots and mashed potatoes. 404-968-2033; ormsbysatlanta.com.
Ray’s Restaurants is known for holiday buffets, and Easter is no exception. Ray’s at Killer Creek (770-649-0064) is laying out its luxurious spread from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., boasting such delicious options as house-smoked salmon, rosemary-roasted leg of lamb and BBQ-smoked brisket for $39.95 per adult and $19.95 per child (ages 5-10). At Ray’s on the River (770-955-1187), guests can enjoy herb-roasted prime rib, pork loin with pineapple chutney and Cheshire baby-back ribs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for $45.95 per adult and $22.95 per child. And at Ray’s in the City (404-524-9224), diners can choose from an Easter brunch buffet with such treats as broiled grouper medallions, seafood gumbo and salmon croquettes from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ($39.95 for adults, $19.95 for children), or the restaurant’s à la carte dinner menu from 5 to 8 p.m. For full menus, visit raysrestaurants.com.
Enjoy the holiday with a distinctly Southern twist at Revival, which is serving its sumptuous, family-style brunch menu from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chef Andreas Müller promises a surprise or two for dinner (5 to 9 p.m.) in addition to the restaurant’s regular menu. 470-225-6770; revivaldecatur.com
Both locations of Rize Artisan Pizza + Salads will be open as usual, serving their usual menu of chef-crafted pizzas, pastas, flatbreads and more. At the Poncey-Highland location, enjoy $5 sangria and $25 sangria carafes all day, plus $5 small plates and flatbreads from 12 to 4 p.m. rizeartisanpizza.com.
In addition to its regular brunch menu, Seed Kitchen & Bar is offering the following specials: croque madame with brioche, gruyere and prosciutto on sourdough, with Mornay sauce, asparagus and sunny side up egg; lobster, chorizo, English pea and Manchego strata with a poached egg and truffle hollandaise; and Meyer lemon and blueberry crepes with crème anglais. 678-214-6888; eatatseed.com.
Buckhead gastropub The Southern Gentleman is serving up its sophisticated take on Sunday brunch with such appetizing options as lemon and ricotta pancakes, New Orleans shrimp and grits and a pimento cheese and bacon omelet. Wash your entrée down with a carafe of mimosas or Bloody Marys. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.404-939-9845; thesoutherngentleman.com.
Storico Fresco Alimentari is offering a variety of Spring pastas to celebrate the season, including fava and spring pea; rabbit, carrot and toma; and Easter Egg-shaped two-cheese-filled pasta. For families or groups in need of a heartier option, there’s lamb Bolognese lasagna with potato and pecorino Romano. And don’t forget dessert! Try Colomba di Pasqua, a traditional Italian Easter cake, or Torta Pasqualina, a spinach, Swiss chard, ricotta and egg tart wrapped in a puff pastry. 404-500-2181; storicofresco.com.
Sublime Doughnuts is offering delicious hot cross buns all week, from Monday, April 10 through Easter Sunday, for $3 each. Both locations. sublimedoughnuts.com.
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RAY’S RIO BRAVO EVENTS: ONE-STOP PARTY SPOT FOR THE ULTIMATE FIESTA
New Private Event Space from Ray’s Restaurants Features Fresh Tex-Mex and Colorful Surroundings
ATLANTA– Ray Schoenbaum, the founder of Ray’s Restaurants, is now offering a one-stop party spot with the launch of Ray’s Rio Bravo Events, just in time for wedding and graduation season. The special events venue provides a catering menu filled with the high-end, made-from-scratch Tex-Mex cuisine that Ray’s Rio Bravo is known for in a festive space that features a large bar and both indoor and outdoor dining areas.
“Ray’s Rio Bravo has always been synonymous with good times, and providing an event space where our guests can celebrate their most important occasions is the best way for us to carry on this tradition,” says Ray Schoenbaum. “Our Tex-Mex fare is approachable and comforting, and the atmosphere is bright and lively – it’s the perfect combination for making memories that last a lifetime.”
Guests can feast on a buffet from the Ray’s Rio Bravo menu or a Ray’s on the River plated meal or buffet (a buffet menu is required for groups of 75 or more). The Ray’s Rio Bravo menu features the option of a taco bar buffet ($24.95 per person) or a grilled fajita bar buffet ($31.95 per person) along with enhancements such as quesadillas, mini burritos, enchiladas and desserts.
The festive cantina décor features dark wood, concrete floors, warm wood paneling and exposed brick accented with bright pops of color. Indoors, a large bar and a casual dining and dancing space creates convivial environs, while 2 large patios overlooking a pond keeps the party going outdoors. The event space accommodates parties of 50 to 275 guests and is available for buyouts with food and drink minimums ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, depending on meal time and day of the week. The arrangement of additional rental items such as specialty linen, floral and décor can be arranged through the events manager for an additional charge.
Ray’s Rio Bravo Events is located at 6450 Powers Ferry Road, NW, in Sandy Springs. All major credit cards are accepted. For more information, please call 770-955-1187 or email nisha@raysrestaurants.com.
About Ray’s Restaurants:
Ray’s Restaurants, LLC, is comprised of Ray’s on the River, Ray’s in the City, Ray’s at Killer Creek and Ray’s Rio Bravo Events. Ray’s on the River, Ray’s in the City and Ray’s at Killer Creek all feature an award-winning menu with an emphasis on fresh fish flown in daily from the Atlantic and Pacific, house-cut chops, prime steaks and extensive wine offerings from around the world. Ray’s Rio Bravo Events is a private event venue offering fresh and fun Tex-Mex cuisine, refreshing margaritas and more for the ultimate fiesta.
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