[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
HELP WILLY’S MEXICANA GRILL RAISE $22K IN 22 DAYS
FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO ATLANTA
Donate $5, Get $5 Coupon During 22nd Anniversary Celebration June 1-22
Donate $5, Get $5 Coupon During 22nd Anniversary Celebration June 1-22
ATLANTA-For the last two years, Willy’s Mexicana Grill has turned its birthday into a chance to give back to the community. After raising $20,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta in 2015 and $21,000 in 2016, Atlanta’s first (and still best) burrito restaurant celebrates turning 22 this year by offering customers the opportunity to help raise $22,000 for the organization in just 22 days.
Starting June 1, customers who donate $5 or more to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta’s Workforce Development Program will receive a coupon for $5 off their next visit. Every contribution directly benefits this local program, which provides high school students with volunteer and leadership opportunities that will help prepare them for successful careers.
“During the month of June, stopping in at Willy’s for our birthday celebration is a gift that keeps on giving,” says Willy’s founder Willy Bitter. “Not only do you get to enjoy the good feeling of supporting a worthy cause, but you also get a coupon good for $5 worth of our signature, fresh-made favorites.”
Bitter adds, “Best of all, our customers’ donations will have an impact in their own communities. If you make a donation in Athens, Columbus or Cartersville, that money will go directly to the clubs in those neighborhoods. You could be contributing to the future success of someone you see every day.”
The fundraiser runs through June 22 at all Willy's restaurants. The coupon may be used for a future visit to all locations except Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
About Willy’s Mexicana Grill
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 fast-casual Mexican restaurant back to Atlanta and opened his first Willy’s in 1995. Willy’s is growing responsibly and steadily, with 31 restaurants presently in the metro Atlanta area as well as Athens, Cartersville and Columbus, Georgia. For more information, visit willys.com.
[From Olivia at Melissa Libby PR]
5CHURCH ATLANTA HOSTS TAP TAKEOVER WITH SWEETWATER BREWING COMPANY JUNE 1
Midtown Restaurant Partners with Popular Atlanta Brewery for Rooftop Special Event
WHAT: Join us on the rooftop patio of 5Church Atlanta for a night of craft beers and local fare. The Midtown hotspot is teaming up with SweetWater Brewing Company for its third Tap Takeover of the series on June 1. Popular SweetWater brews to be featured include 420 Extra Pale Ale, Goin Coastal (IPA with Pineapple), Hash Session (IPA) and Mexican Lager (Hatchery Series Release #2).
These beers are served as a flight of four ($20) or as single pints ($7) and are available only on the rooftop patio. SweetWater field marketing manager Eric Wiggins and brand ambassador Kim Bates will be in attendance to mingle with guests and discuss the beers offered that evening. Guests are invited to take in the Midtown views while enjoying a menu of small plates, as well as other beers, wine and cocktails.
The rest of the 2017 Tap Takeover lineup is as follows:
July 6: Red Hare Brewing
Aug. 3: Terrapin Beer Company
Sept. 7: Urban Tree Cidery
WHEN: Thursday, June 1 from 5-7:30 p.m.
WHERE:
5Church Atlanta
1197 Peachtree St NE
(404) 400-3669
5churchatlanta.com
Complimentary valet and validated parking available
5CHURCH ATLANTA ANNOUNCES ARRIVAL OF EXECUTIVE CHEF SCOTLEY INNIS
New Chef Brings Modernized Approach to Southern Cuisine at Hotspot in Heart of the City
“We’re thrilled to have Scotley joining our team,” says Kamel, who manages the restaurant’s daily operations. “Our guests are really going to enjoy the global flavors and modern edge that his cuisine has to offer.”
At 5Church, Innis aims to bring a more “up-tempo” Southern feel to the menu while also incorporating unique flavors from around the world. “So much of my cooking identity stems from my childhood and is blended with all I’ve learned as a chef here in Atlanta,” he says. “I am passionate about every meal I prepare, as though I’m cooking for my family and friends each night at the restaurant. Every time a guest comes to 5Church to dine, I want them to feel at ease and leave with an experience they will rave about.”
Innis continues to draw inspiration for his cuisine from his Caribbean background, incorporating ingredients that his mother and grandmother cooked on a daily basis. He loves applying unorthodox techniques to traditional dishes and thrives on the challenge of proving to locals that Southern staples can be modernized and still taste extraordinary. But it is Innis’ own son who really takes his imagination to the next level. “My son is an artist, and being with him always encourages me to step up my own creative game.”
In addition to the opportunity for creative growth, Innis was drawn to the familial feeling he got from 5Church. “When you’re working in a restaurant, the owner and staff become your second family. I immediately felt that level of comfort at 5Church; like I fit right in,” he says.
Innis’ early culinary career was spent working in local Jamaican-style restaurants in New York, but he soon desired to be a part of the quintessential Southern culture and made his move to Atlanta to begin pursuing a culinary arts education in 2005. While earning his culinary degree from Le Cordon Bleu, Innis began working in the kitchen at Marriott Hotels and then Au Pied de Cochon at the InterContinental Hotel, climbing his way up the ladder from garde manger to line cook to chef and gaining experience in French culinary techniques.
After three years of working in large hotel dining operations, he became the executive chef at Mudcatz Bayou Bar and Grill in Dunwoody, where he immersed himself in Cajun and Creole cuisine. Innis was then hired as a line cook at Tom Colicchio’s Craftbar in Buckhead and sharpened his skills in fine dining cuisine. In December 2009, Innis accepted a position at Ormsby’s and was promoted to executive chef in 2011, where his seasonal menu focused on from-scratch comfort food and fresh pub favorites that relied heavily on local produce and herbs. He then joined the team at South City Kitchen in Midtown to further both his knowledge of Southern cuisine and the business behind running a restaurant. Innis is now using his varied experience to help 5Church build its brand in Atlanta.
About 5Church Atlanta
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 Olivia at Melissa Libby PR]
Sublime Doughnuts, Atlanta’s favorite specialty bakeshop selling high-quality, chef-inspired doughnuts, wants you to “eat one that’s worth it” at SweetWater Brewing Company on National Doughnut Day (Friday, June 2). Beer and doughnut lovers alike will enjoy the unique tasting event the two Atlanta darlings have concocted for the sinfully sweet holiday.
Purchase a $12 tour at SweetWater, and you’ll be treated to perfectly paired beer and doughnut tastings. To round out the experience, Sublime and SweetWater have partnered to create an official SweetWater doughnut and an exclusive co-branded cask of beer to be tapped at the event!
WHERE:
SweetWater Brewing Company
195 Ottley Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
WHEN:Friday, June 2 from 4:20 to 7:30 p.m.
About Sublime Doughnuts:
Sublime Doughnuts has been bringing chef-inspired sweets and treats to Atlanta since 2008. With hand-pressed, gourmet coffee, homemade ice cream and over 30 varieties of doughnuts, Sublime proves that they don’t take the cake--they take the dough. In addition to their flagship store in West Midtown, Sublime has expanded to North Druid Hills and plans to open two locations in the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2017. For more information, visit www.sublimedoughnuts.com.
ATLANTA- Beginning June 5, say “¡Hola!” to unique Cuban dishes and a fun, immersive dining experience in Marietta at Beni’s Cubano, opening in The Avenue East Cobb. The new restaurant is from Southern Proper Hospitality, the successful team behind Tin Lizzy’s Cantina, Gypsy Kitchen, The Southern Gentleman, Smokebelly BBQ, Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails and The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill. Designed to take diners back in time to the heyday of Havana, the menu at Beni’s Cubano was created by executive chef Cesar Velazquez and features innovative takes on classic Cuban dishes.
“At Beni’s Cubano, we want to transport you from the day-to-day and into a fun, festive atmosphere you’ll want to return to time and time again,” says Southern Proper Hospitality partner John Piemonte. “Just like our other restaurants, we are creating a sense of community, a super-comfortable place to kick back and enjoy a great meal and excellent beverages.”
From the antique bicycle hanging overhead, the colorfully painted antique shutters and the scent of simmering sauces that greet you as you walk in, Beni’s Cubano offers unique casual dining with a chef’s touch. Menu highlights include the following:
The bar is accented with beautiful Cuban mosaic tile. The menu features classic Cuban cocktails, including:
WHAT: Chefs Shaun Doty and Lance Gummere are giving the summer season a jolt with a month-long promotion at The Federal, their Midtown Atlanta bistro. In addition to the restaurant’s regular espresso bar options, guests can enjoy $3 shaken cold brew coffees during breakfast and lunch service in June.
The $3 iced shaken specialties, featuring Batdorf & Bronson’s Dancing Goats blend, include the following:
Iced Coffee: cold brew over ice
Café Sua Da: cold brew with sweetened condensed milk
The Wilson: cold brew with coconut milk, palm sugar and lime
Café Cielo: cold brew with sorghum cinnamon and vanilla
WHEN: Daily during the month of June from 8 a.m. - 2p.m.
WHERE:
The Federal
1050 Crescent Avenue between 11th and 12th Streets
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-343-3857
thefederalatl.com
[From Olivia at Melissa Libby PR]
WHAT: During the month of June, Marlow's Tavern is encouraging diners to join the team in its long-standing support of Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA). For every donation of $1 or more, guests receive a $5 gift card to use on a future visit.
Marlow's Tavern and Sterling Spoon Culinary Management have raised over $730,000 for SOGA since 1999 through fundraisers like this one and special events such as the Marlow’s Tavern Golf Classic, which will celebrate its 19th year this Sept. 18 at the Country Club of Roswell.
WHEN: June 1-30, 2017
WHERE: Marlow’s Tavern Atlanta-area locations
Visit marlowstavern.com for addresses and more information.
WHY:
Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in 25 Olympic-type sports for 27,110 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.
Marlow’s Tavern is featuring food and cocktail favorites that pair perfectly with the summer season. Grab your shades and check out these tavern specialties from John C. Metz, executive chef, CEO and co-founder, and Rick Blumberg, manager of adult beverages.
Start with the drinks:
All Marlow’s Tavern locations
For more information on menus and locations, visit marlowstavern.com.
WHEN:
All summer long
About Marlow’s Tavern
Marlow’s Tavern was established in November of 2004 with the opening of its first location in Alpharetta, Georgia, and has continued to grow over the years, adding several Atlanta-area and Florida taverns. 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.
ATLANTA – Locally grown, seasonal favorites are always on the menus of Southern Proper Hospitality restaurants, and spring’s bounty is arriving now at The Big Ketch Buckhead and Roswell, Gypsy Kitchen, Smokebelly BBQ, The Southern Gentleman and Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails.
“When I think about spring, I think about possibilities,” says Southern Proper Hospitality co-owner John Piemonte. “From growing fruits and vegetables at Milton’s Acre to working with our local farmers and seafood providers to source the freshest ingredients, this is a season to really celebrate all the delicious ingredients we have to work with and the talented chefs in our kitchens who get to create new dishes with them.”
New staff favorites include the following:
Grouper tacos at The Big Ketch in Buckhead and Roswell. Grilled grouper, jicama-mango slaw, chipotle-lime crema, fresh cilantro, shredded lettuce ($16.95). Buckhead – 3279 Roswell Road, 404-474-9508; Canton Street – 1105 Canton Street, 770-993-5749.
Summer squash at Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails. Almond tart made with garden squash, caramelized onions, baby pea tendrils and popcorn shoot salad, mascarpone-stuffed fried squash blossoms with peanut butter romesco sauce ($18). 800 Mayfield Road in historic Crabapple, 770-817-0161.
Mediterranean salad at Gypsy Kitchen includes grilled zucchini, eggplant, onions, roasted red peppers, crushed tomatoes and bitter greens with a lemon-sumac vinaigrette ($10). Executive chef Matthew Ridgeway’s take on gazpacho is rustic with crushed tomatoes, cucumbers and red peppers, topped with garlic migas ($6 for a cup or $2 for a taste). 3035 Peachtree Road NE in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, 404-939-9840.
Summer salad at Smokebelly BBQ. Mixed greens, seasonal berries, goat cheese, smoked almonds, crispy wonton, strawberry balsamic vinaigrette ($9) with add-ons such as pulled smoked chicken ($6); pulled pork ($5); chilled smoked shrimp ($7). 128 East Andrews, 404-848-9100.
At The Southern Gentleman, Country captain-style East Coast tile fish with Lowcountry crab curried grits and Little Rock “caviar” dressing ($28) and sweet tea-marinated long bone pork chop with Southern style cock-a-leekie, melted cabbage and potatoes, mini dumplin’s and smoked ham broth ($34). 3035 Peachtree Road NE in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, 404-939-9845.
WHAT: Southern Proper Hospitality (SPH) is teaming up with Tito’s Handmade Vodka to raise funds for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), assisting in the organization’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Now through July 31, SPH and Tito’s will both donate $1 to the cause with each purchase of two featured Tito’s cocktails that are certain to put the fun into fundraising:
Tito’s Strawberry Basil Martini - Tito’s vodka, strawberry basil syrup and fresh lime juice, garnished with a strawberry slice and fresh basil leaf ($10)
ElderHound - Tito’s vodka, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur and fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice, topped with soda and garnished with a fresh mint spring ($9)
WHEN: Now through July 31, 2017
WHERE: Gypsy Kitchen
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails
Smokebelly BBQ
The Big Ketch Buckhead and Canton Street
The Blind Pig Parlour Bar
The Southern Gentleman
ABOUT:
Committed to providing genuine hospitality and named by Restaurant Hospitality as one of the “25 Coolest Multi-Concept Companies in America,” Southern Proper Hospitality is a privately held collection of Atlanta restaurants that values innovation, creativity and attention to detail. For more information, visit sphospitality.com.
ATLANTA- Just in time for another sweltering Southern summer, Sweet Charlie’s, the hand-rolled ice cream and yogurt phenomenon is set to roll into Atlanta on Thursday, June 8. The shop at 3872 Roswell Road in Buckhead (next to Superica) is the first-ever franchise location for the year-old Sweet Charlie’s, which has been creating lines down the block since the concept debuted in Philadelphia last summer.
Budding Atlanta entrepreneur and 2012 University of Georgia graduate John Martin is responsible for bringing the concept to Atlanta. The Virginia-Highland resident became enamored with rolled ice cream last year after seeing it in action during a summer vacation with his wife.
“Sweet Charlie’s combines the art of making rolled ice cream with modern American showmanship to create a one-of-a-kind experience for all ages,” says Martin. “The best part is, it tastes delicious.”
It starts with a base of either premium ice cream, nonfat yogurt or the company’s Nada-Moo vegan option. Each ice cream or frozen yogurt is made to order on a super-cold surface that is below 20 degrees. Because the surface is so cold, very small ice crystals form quickly. These ice crystals create the freshest, most delicious end product. The unique process eliminates the need to add stabilizers, emulsifiers, and preservatives.
Menu highlights include:
Ice cream rolls are served straight up in a cup or on a fresh, warm, glazed Sublime Doughnut, also known as the “Tall Charlie”.
The family-operated Sweet Charlie’s is the brainchild of 19-year-old entrepreneur Kyle Billig, who after watching a video about the trend of rolled ice cream that was taking off overseas, asked himself why no one had duplicated its success in the U.S. The first Sweet Charlie’s debuted on Philadelphia’s Walnut Street last summer, and the lines down the block inspired the Billigs to open additional new locations in New Jersey and Delaware. The family was so impressed by Martin’s pitch, they awarded him the first-ever Sweet Charlie’s franchise for Atlanta.
Sweet Charlie’s is located at 3872 Roswell Road in the Buckhead Court shopping center next to Superica. The ice cream shop has a garage-style roll up window for warm breezy days and a vacation vibe filled with good music and five patented super-cold metal surfaces where Sweet Charlie’s ice cream wizards will dazzle customers. Sweet Charlie’s will be open seven days a week, from 12 – 10 p.m. For more information, call 404-549-8183 or visit sweetcharlies.com.
About Sweet Charlie’s
Sweet Charlie’s combines the art of making ice cream rolls with modern American showmanship to create a one of a kind experience for all ages. Each ice cream or frozen yogurt is made to order on a super-cold surface that is below 20 degrees. Because the surface is so cold, very small ice crystals form quickly. These ice crystals create the freshest, most delicious end product. The unique process eliminates the need to add stabilizers, emulsifiers and preservatives. The best part is… it tastes delicious!
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.
CELEBRATE NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY WITH SUBLIME DOUGHNUTS
AT SWEETWATER BREWING COMPANY ON JUNE 2
Sublime and SweetWater Partner for Tasting Event Featuring Sweet Treats and Tasty Brews
WHAT: Sublime Doughnuts, Atlanta’s favorite specialty bakeshop selling high-quality, chef-inspired doughnuts, wants you to “eat one that’s worth it” at SweetWater Brewing Company on National Doughnut Day (Friday, June 2). Beer and doughnut lovers alike will enjoy the unique tasting event the two Atlanta darlings have concocted for the sinfully sweet holiday.
Purchase a $12 tour at SweetWater, and you’ll be treated to perfectly paired beer and doughnut tastings. To round out the experience, Sublime and SweetWater have partnered to create an official SweetWater doughnut and an exclusive co-branded cask of beer to be tapped at the event!
WHERE:
SweetWater Brewing Company
195 Ottley Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
WHEN:Friday, June 2 from 4:20 to 7:30 p.m.
About Sublime Doughnuts:
Sublime Doughnuts has been bringing chef-inspired sweets and treats to Atlanta since 2008. With hand-pressed, gourmet coffee, homemade ice cream and over 30 varieties of doughnuts, Sublime proves that they don’t take the cake--they take the dough. In addition to their flagship store in West Midtown, Sublime has expanded to North Druid Hills and plans to open two locations in the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2017. For more information, visit www.sublimedoughnuts.com.
[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
BENI'S CUBANO OPENS AT THE AVENUE EAST COBB JUNE 5
Old World Cuban Charm and Flavors in Marietta from Southern Proper Hospitality
ATLANTA- Beginning June 5, say “¡Hola!” to unique Cuban dishes and a fun, immersive dining experience in Marietta at Beni’s Cubano, opening in The Avenue East Cobb. The new restaurant is from Southern Proper Hospitality, the successful team behind Tin Lizzy’s Cantina, Gypsy Kitchen, The Southern Gentleman, Smokebelly BBQ, Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails and The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill. Designed to take diners back in time to the heyday of Havana, the menu at Beni’s Cubano was created by executive chef Cesar Velazquez and features innovative takes on classic Cuban dishes.
“At Beni’s Cubano, we want to transport you from the day-to-day and into a fun, festive atmosphere you’ll want to return to time and time again,” says Southern Proper Hospitality partner John Piemonte. “Just like our other restaurants, we are creating a sense of community, a super-comfortable place to kick back and enjoy a great meal and excellent beverages.”
From the antique bicycle hanging overhead, the colorfully painted antique shutters and the scent of simmering sauces that greet you as you walk in, Beni’s Cubano offers unique casual dining with a chef’s touch. Menu highlights include the following:
- A classic Cuban sandwich with mojo-roasted pork, ham and Swiss cheese with pickles, mustard and garlic aioli
- Seafood criollo, a sautéed shrimp and mahi mahi dish in a Cuban-Creole sauce with sofrito, tomato and olives
- Vaca frita, Velazquez’s creative new take on an old favorite made with crispy short rib, grilled onions and peppers, mojo and lime
- Yucca fries or mariquitas (crispy spiced plantain chips) with a choice of two dipping sauces such as garlic aioli, mojo or house-made hot sauce
- Beef picadillo empanadas stuffed to capacity and served with a choice of two dipping sauces
The bar is accented with beautiful Cuban mosaic tile. The menu features classic Cuban cocktails, including:
- Cuba Libre made with Havana Club Añejo rum and served on the rocks with a Mexican Coke and a lime
- Havana Heat, a sweet-spicy concoction made from Flor de Caña 7 year rum, Ancho Reyes Chile liqueur, mango purée and sour mix
- Beni’s Mojito made with Havana Club Silver rum, house-made mint simple syrup, muddled with limes and mint and topped with a splash of soda water
[From Olivia at Melissa Libby PR]
BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT AT THE FEDERAL WITH SHAKEN COLD BREW SPECIAL
Shaken Cold Brew for $3 during the Month of June
WHAT: Chefs Shaun Doty and Lance Gummere are giving the summer season a jolt with a month-long promotion at The Federal, their Midtown Atlanta bistro. In addition to the restaurant’s regular espresso bar options, guests can enjoy $3 shaken cold brew coffees during breakfast and lunch service in June.
The $3 iced shaken specialties, featuring Batdorf & Bronson’s Dancing Goats blend, include the following:
Iced Coffee: cold brew over ice
Café Sua Da: cold brew with sweetened condensed milk
The Wilson: cold brew with coconut milk, palm sugar and lime
Café Cielo: cold brew with sorghum cinnamon and vanilla
WHEN: Daily during the month of June from 8 a.m. - 2p.m.
WHERE:
The Federal
1050 Crescent Avenue between 11th and 12th Streets
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-343-3857
thefederalatl.com
SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS GEORGIA AT MARLOW’S TAVERN THIS JUNE
Dine, Donate and Receive a $5 Gift Card
WHAT: During the month of June, Marlow's Tavern is encouraging diners to join the team in its long-standing support of Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA). For every donation of $1 or more, guests receive a $5 gift card to use on a future visit.
Marlow's Tavern and Sterling Spoon Culinary Management have raised over $730,000 for SOGA since 1999 through fundraisers like this one and special events such as the Marlow’s Tavern Golf Classic, which will celebrate its 19th year this Sept. 18 at the Country Club of Roswell.
WHEN: June 1-30, 2017
WHERE: Marlow’s Tavern Atlanta-area locations
Visit marlowstavern.com for addresses and more information.
WHY:
Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in 25 Olympic-type sports for 27,110 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.
MARLOW’S TAVERN FEATURES SUMMER MENU FAVORITES
Hot New Dishes and Refreshing Cool Cocktails Pair Perfectly at Marlow’s Tavern
WHAT: Marlow’s Tavern is featuring food and cocktail favorites that pair perfectly with the summer season. Grab your shades and check out these tavern specialties from John C. Metz, executive chef, CEO and co-founder, and Rick Blumberg, manager of adult beverages.
Start with the drinks:
- Three Hour Tower – Clement Select Barrel Rhum Agricole, Coopers’ Craft Bourbon, Velvet Falernum and fresh lime
- Pom Collins – Marlow’s Tavern’s ode to the Tom Collins, Tito’s Vodka, Pama Liqueur, housemade sour mix, simple syrup
- Left Coast Negroni – Aviation Gin, Giffard Pamplemousse, Grand Poppy, Bittercube Jamaican Bitters #2
- Blood Orange Margarita – Herradura Tequila, Pur Blood Orange Spice Liqueur, fresh lemon and Clement Sirop de Canne
- Grilled Atlantic Salmon - sweet pea, mint barley risotto, fennel, orange and radish slaw with citrus vinaigrette
- Grilled Chicken Stack – herb marinated chicken, roasted fingerling potato, rosemary, thyme, blistered grape tomatoes, artichoke, baby arugula, green beans, lemonette and parslied olive oil
- Tuna Niçoise Salad – seared ahi tuna, baby arugula, blistered tomatoes, tiny green beans, fingerling potato, Kalamata olives, sliced egg, lemonette dressing, fresh parsley and crispy potato sticks
- Marlow’s Famous Hummus - grilled, toasty pita points, crisp, fresh veggies, pickled okra, olive oil, spiced pumpkin and sunflower seeds
- Roast Chicken Panini – Prestige Farms chicken, melting provolone, arugula, Roma tomato, applewood-smoked bacon, basil aioli and pressed ciabatta bread
All Marlow’s Tavern locations
For more information on menus and locations, visit marlowstavern.com.
WHEN:
All summer long
About Marlow’s Tavern
Marlow’s Tavern was established in November of 2004 with the opening of its first location in Alpharetta, Georgia, and has continued to grow over the years, adding several Atlanta-area and Florida taverns. 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.
[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
SOUTHERN PROPER HOSPITALITY SPRINGS INTO THE SEASON WITH NEW MENU ITEMS
Atlanta Restaurants Offer New Selections of Fresh Seasonal Fare
ATLANTA – Locally grown, seasonal favorites are always on the menus of Southern Proper Hospitality restaurants, and spring’s bounty is arriving now at The Big Ketch Buckhead and Roswell, Gypsy Kitchen, Smokebelly BBQ, The Southern Gentleman and Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails.
“When I think about spring, I think about possibilities,” says Southern Proper Hospitality co-owner John Piemonte. “From growing fruits and vegetables at Milton’s Acre to working with our local farmers and seafood providers to source the freshest ingredients, this is a season to really celebrate all the delicious ingredients we have to work with and the talented chefs in our kitchens who get to create new dishes with them.”
New staff favorites include the following:
Grouper tacos at The Big Ketch in Buckhead and Roswell. Grilled grouper, jicama-mango slaw, chipotle-lime crema, fresh cilantro, shredded lettuce ($16.95). Buckhead – 3279 Roswell Road, 404-474-9508; Canton Street – 1105 Canton Street, 770-993-5749.
Summer squash at Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails. Almond tart made with garden squash, caramelized onions, baby pea tendrils and popcorn shoot salad, mascarpone-stuffed fried squash blossoms with peanut butter romesco sauce ($18). 800 Mayfield Road in historic Crabapple, 770-817-0161.
Mediterranean salad at Gypsy Kitchen includes grilled zucchini, eggplant, onions, roasted red peppers, crushed tomatoes and bitter greens with a lemon-sumac vinaigrette ($10). Executive chef Matthew Ridgeway’s take on gazpacho is rustic with crushed tomatoes, cucumbers and red peppers, topped with garlic migas ($6 for a cup or $2 for a taste). 3035 Peachtree Road NE in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, 404-939-9840.
Summer salad at Smokebelly BBQ. Mixed greens, seasonal berries, goat cheese, smoked almonds, crispy wonton, strawberry balsamic vinaigrette ($9) with add-ons such as pulled smoked chicken ($6); pulled pork ($5); chilled smoked shrimp ($7). 128 East Andrews, 404-848-9100.
At The Southern Gentleman, Country captain-style East Coast tile fish with Lowcountry crab curried grits and Little Rock “caviar” dressing ($28) and sweet tea-marinated long bone pork chop with Southern style cock-a-leekie, melted cabbage and potatoes, mini dumplin’s and smoked ham broth ($34). 3035 Peachtree Road NE in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, 404-939-9845.
RAISE A GLASS AND FUNDS FOR LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY AT SOUTHERN PROPER HOSPITALITY RESTAURANTS
$1 Donations through July with Purchase of Tito’s Vodka Cocktail Specials
WHAT: Southern Proper Hospitality (SPH) is teaming up with Tito’s Handmade Vodka to raise funds for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), assisting in the organization’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Now through July 31, SPH and Tito’s will both donate $1 to the cause with each purchase of two featured Tito’s cocktails that are certain to put the fun into fundraising:
Tito’s Strawberry Basil Martini - Tito’s vodka, strawberry basil syrup and fresh lime juice, garnished with a strawberry slice and fresh basil leaf ($10)
ElderHound - Tito’s vodka, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur and fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice, topped with soda and garnished with a fresh mint spring ($9)
WHEN: Now through July 31, 2017
WHERE: Gypsy Kitchen
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails
Smokebelly BBQ
The Big Ketch Buckhead and Canton Street
The Blind Pig Parlour Bar
The Southern Gentleman
ABOUT:
Committed to providing genuine hospitality and named by Restaurant Hospitality as one of the “25 Coolest Multi-Concept Companies in America,” Southern Proper Hospitality is a privately held collection of Atlanta restaurants that values innovation, creativity and attention to detail. For more information, visit sphospitality.com.
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INTERACTIVE ICE CREAM PHENOMENON SWEET CHARLIE'S
ROLLS INTO BUCKHEAD JUNE 8
ROLLS INTO BUCKHEAD JUNE 8
One-of-a-Kind Ice Cream Shop Uses a Super-Cold Steel Surface and Unique Showmanship to Create Hand-Rolled Dessert Treats, Made Fresh to Order
Budding Atlanta entrepreneur and 2012 University of Georgia graduate John Martin is responsible for bringing the concept to Atlanta. The Virginia-Highland resident became enamored with rolled ice cream last year after seeing it in action during a summer vacation with his wife.
“Sweet Charlie’s combines the art of making rolled ice cream with modern American showmanship to create a one-of-a-kind experience for all ages,” says Martin. “The best part is, it tastes delicious.”
It starts with a base of either premium ice cream, nonfat yogurt or the company’s Nada-Moo vegan option. Each ice cream or frozen yogurt is made to order on a super-cold surface that is below 20 degrees. Because the surface is so cold, very small ice crystals form quickly. These ice crystals create the freshest, most delicious end product. The unique process eliminates the need to add stabilizers, emulsifiers, and preservatives.
Menu highlights include:
- Rise & Shine - made with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal bits
- Off Duty - a coffee/donut combo
- Kiss & Tell - made with mint Oreos
- S’more Please – with graham crackers, chocolate and roasted marshmallows
- Monkey See Monkey Do - with Nutella and bananas
- Death By Chocolate - created with chocolate brownies and chocolate chips
Ice cream rolls are served straight up in a cup or on a fresh, warm, glazed Sublime Doughnut, also known as the “Tall Charlie”.
The family-operated Sweet Charlie’s is the brainchild of 19-year-old entrepreneur Kyle Billig, who after watching a video about the trend of rolled ice cream that was taking off overseas, asked himself why no one had duplicated its success in the U.S. The first Sweet Charlie’s debuted on Philadelphia’s Walnut Street last summer, and the lines down the block inspired the Billigs to open additional new locations in New Jersey and Delaware. The family was so impressed by Martin’s pitch, they awarded him the first-ever Sweet Charlie’s franchise for Atlanta.
Sweet Charlie’s is located at 3872 Roswell Road in the Buckhead Court shopping center next to Superica. The ice cream shop has a garage-style roll up window for warm breezy days and a vacation vibe filled with good music and five patented super-cold metal surfaces where Sweet Charlie’s ice cream wizards will dazzle customers. Sweet Charlie’s will be open seven days a week, from 12 – 10 p.m. For more information, call 404-549-8183 or visit sweetcharlies.com.
About Sweet Charlie’s
Sweet Charlie’s combines the art of making ice cream rolls with modern American showmanship to create a one of a kind experience for all ages. Each ice cream or frozen yogurt is made to order on a super-cold surface that is below 20 degrees. Because the surface is so cold, very small ice crystals form quickly. These ice crystals create the freshest, most delicious end product. The unique process eliminates the need to add stabilizers, emulsifiers and preservatives. The best part is… it tastes delicious!
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SPRING AND SUMMER SOIRÉES MADE EASY AT ATLANTA’S FAVORITE RESTAURANTS
Beautiful Event Spaces and Delicious, Affordable Event Packages Make for a Feast without the Fuss
Beautiful Event Spaces and Delicious, Affordable Event Packages Make for a Feast without the Fuss
ATLANTA – There is no shortage of social occasions in the busy months of late spring and summer, and luckily for Atlantans, there is no shortage of top restaurants ready to help you celebrate in style. The following hotspots offer an array of tantalizing menu options and beautiful event spaces to help make your gathering a success.
Intown/Midtown/Virginia-
5Church Atlanta’s cutting-edge atmosphere and sophisticated menu of modern American favorites make it the perfect setting for entertaining a few beloved family members or 250 of your closest friends. Book your event here. 404-400-3669; 5churchatlanta.com.
Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland serves up an animated environment that makes it just the right spot for a pleasant evening. An upstairs room can accommodate 30 guests for a sit-down dinner or 50 guests for a cocktail reception. 404-876-7249; atkinspark.com.
The Federal, the new, intimate steakhouse space from chefs Shaun Doty and Lance Gummere, can accommodate parties of all sizes, including a full buyout option for larger groups. For more information, email info@thefederalatl.com.
While Gunshow doesn’t feature a private dining area, Kevin Gillespie’s nationally acclaimed restaurant does offer different tiers of group dining events. Parties of up to seven can make reservations here, while groups of eight to 12 guests can fill out a reservation request here. Gunshow can also accommodate larger groups of 13 to 70 guests; interested parties can fill out a request form here. 404-380-1886; gunshowatl.com.
Midtown Takorea & Ssam Bar provides a secluded downstairs room for up to 40 people and can also accommodate standing, cocktail-style mixers for up to 60 guests. The private events room has its own full bar, sound system and projection screen and can be accessed via a private entrance. Guests can enjoy chef Tomas Lee’s regular menu of delicious Korean street cuisine or order from a special catering menu with food served full-service or buffet style. The restaurant’s upstairs sun room and patio are also available for rental. 404-532-1944; mytakorea.com.
Located on the Westside under the White Provisions building, Ormsby’s feels like one of the city’s best-kept secrets. It’s a leading destination for gatherings and celebrations of all sizes and stripes, thanks to a variety of games (shuffleboard, darts, bocce ball, board games and pool) perfect for socializing. With a wide selection of craft beers and a menu of classic and creative gastropub favorites, it’s a casual crowd-pleaser. 404-968-2033; ormsbysatlanta.com.
Kevin Gillespie's ode to Southern dining, Revival in Decatur has several private dining options ranging from an intimate family dinner for up to 12 guests and day and evening meeting spaces for 20-25, all the way up to corporate-style events of up to 100. Outdoor spaces abound on the front and side porches of the home, as weather permits. Communion Cantina, the restaurant’s backyard area, is also available for rent to large groups, offering beer and cocktails, a small menu of Mexican food truck snacks, and outdoor games. 470-225-6770; j.r@redbeardrestaurants.com or revivaldecatur.com.
Buckhead/Brookhaven/Sandy Springs
American Cut boasts two handsomely appointed private dining rooms, as well as the luxurious rooftop environs of The Regent Cocktail Club—all ideal for private parties from family celebrations to corporate affairs. Choose from a selection of private event menus and beverages designed especially to suit the needs of your gathering. For further information, email events@ldvatlanta.com.
Aria in Buckhead offers an exquisitely chic yet comfortable atmosphere and an avant-garde menu of fine American cuisine made with high-quality seasonal ingredients. Larger parties can buy out the restaurant for a private lunch or dinner in the renovated space, which features warm gray walls, rich butter-hued drapes, glowing backlit custom mirrors and gorgeous leather banquettes. 490 East Paces Ferry Road; 404-233-7673; aria-atl.com.
The 1920s-inspired speakeasy backdrop of The Blind Pig Parlour Bar offers a fun, sophisticated alternative to your usual private dining room. Entertain up to 80 guests with creative small plates and craft cocktails in an intimate setting—there’s even room for live entertainment. Call 404-931-1251 or email april@sphospitality.com.
Food 101’s attractive private dining room can accommodate up to 40 people seated or 50 for a cocktail-style reception. See sample menus showcasing the restaurant’s innovative, farm-to-table approach to Southern cuisine here. 404-497-9700; food101atl.com.
Gypsy Kitchen stands ready to create special tasting menus, elaborate spreads or passed appetizers showcasing its enchanting mix of Spanish, Indian and Moroccan flavors, along with a beverage menu that emphasizes Old World-style wines, European beers and craft cocktails. 404-939-9840; gk-atl.com.
Located in the heart of Buckhead, exclusive Japanese cocktail lounge Himitsu happily accommodates semi-private events (up to 28 seated guests or 40 standing) and is also available for full buyouts (68 guests seated, or 100 standing). Menus featuring sake and signature craft cocktails, along with sushi rolls and small bites from the lounge’s sister restaurant Umi, can be created especially for your event. For more information, call 404-841-0040.
Jefe's Tacos & Tequila, located in the bustling Town Brookhaven development, can easily accommodate large groups for special events. 404-963-6205; jefestacos .com.
The Southern Gentleman, the popular gastropub located in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, can accommodate up to 150 guests for your special event, with a menu that spotlights hand-crafted cocktails and chef Matthew Ridgway’s sophisticated, locally sourced take on Southern cuisine. For more information, call 404-939-9845 or email events@tsg-atl.com.
Suburbs – East Cobb, North Fulton
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails in historic Crabapple provides a charming setting for your special event. Milton’s can accommodate parties of eight to 200 guests, and each event can be specially tailored by request. Banquet menus are priced at $35, $45 and $55. Guests will really dig Milton’s Acre, the restaurant’s 1-acre garden perfect for chef’s tables, wine tastings, birthdays and other events. 770-817-0161; miltonscuisine.com.
Seed Kitchen & Bar, located in the Merchant’s Walk retail center in Marietta, serves up stylish yet accessible (and affordable) modern comfort food with knowledgeable but unpretentious service. Seed can accommodate private parties of up to 25 guests and semi-private events for 10-25 guests. The patio, weather permitting, can host groups of up to 30. 678-214-6888; eatatseed.com. Next door, sister restaurant Stem Wine Bar is available for full buyouts. 678-214-6888; stemwinebar.com. Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar can accommodate groups of up to eight at the chef’s table or in the wine room or oyster bar, while the Shiplap room can host up to 28 guests. The covered patio area seats up to 26, and the outdoor patio accommodates up to 50 guests. 770-635-7641; driftoysterbar.com.
Multiple Locations
The folks at Ray’s Restaurants pride themselves on event spaces and menus that add up to memorable events. Ray’s on the River in Sandy Springs boasts a variety of event spaces for groups ranging from 10 to 110 guests. The Riverside Garden and Grand Pavilion offer spectacular views of the Chattahoochee River. 770-955-1187. Ray’s at Killer Creek in Alpharetta caters to groups with a number of private spaces, including a covered outdoor patio and courtyard that accommodates up to 70 guests. The entire restaurant can also be bought out for the evening. 770-649-0064. Ray’s in the City in downtown Atlanta offers an extensive private dining menu, including fresh sushi, with spaces that can accommodate 16 to 75 guests. Complete restaurant buyouts are also available. 404-524-9224. Last but not least, let Ray’s Rio Bravo Events add some flavor to your gathering with its signature made-from-scratch Tex-Mex cuisine and specialty margaritas in a festive special event space with a large bar and indoor and outdoor dining areas. 770-612-2829; raysrestaurants.com.
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BABALU TAPAS & TACOS TO OPEN FIRST ATLANTA LOCATION IN EARLY SUMMER
New Midtown Restaurant Offers Melodic Mix of Latin-Inspired Cuisine and Sharing-Style Fun
ATLANTA – Babalu Tapas & Tacos announces the opening of its first Atlanta restaurant in the 33 Peachtree Place mixed-use development in Midtown this summer. Named after the signature song of Desi Arnaz’s character Ricky Ricardo in the television comedy series I Love Lucy, Babalu offers a sharing-style dining experience featuring made-from-scratch, Latin-inspired dishes with Southern touches. The Jackson, Mississippi-founded restaurant company with local offices in Roswell, Georgia already has six existing locations throughout the Southeast and plans to open its doors in June at 33 Peachtree Place at the corner of West Peachtree Street and Peachtree Place next to the newly opened Dancing Goats Coffee Bar.
“Our new Midtown restaurant is completely unique to Atlanta; in fact no two Babalus are alike. Our whole brand is founded on providing guests something better and different. It’s in our design, our feel, our people and definitely our food and guest experience,” says Stan Stout, Chief Operating Officer of Eat Here Brands. “Our chefs draw inspiration from locally sourced ingredients for our made-from-scratch dishes and handcrafted cocktails. ”
Guests can look forward to a wide selection of starters, soups and salads, chef-inspired small plates, tacos, sandwiches, sides to share and desserts. Examples of menu items include:
- Signature guacamole made tableside with Hass avocado, sun-dried tomato, red and green onion, kosher salt, cilantro and lime juice, served with house chips
- Pan Roasted Redfish: Rösti potatoes, smoked corn pico de gallo, red chili butter sauce
- De Pato Taco: Duck confit, avocado mousse, yellow onions, cotija cheese, lime vinaigrette & cilantro
- Creole Shrimp & Grits: Gulf shrimp, garlic, herb Creole sauce, mushrooms, cilantro, Coldwater Creek grits, grilled country bread
The Atlanta restaurant’s 5,200-square-foot space will feature chef’s table seating as well as a large outdoor dining patio with an indoor/outdoor bar. Appealing to the urban lifestyle and eclectic nature of Midtown’s residents and visitors, Babalu takes pride in the restaurants’ communities and offers a dining experience intended to bring people together.
BABALU TAPAS & TACOS ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE TEAM FOR FIRST ATLANTA LOCATION
New Latin-Inspired Restaurant with a Southern Twist Acquires Experienced Leaders
for June Opening of Midtown Outpost
ATLANTA – Babalu Tapas & Tacos announced today the hiring of general manager Dahlio Cheatam, assistant general manager David Smith and executive chef Jeffrey McGar for the company’s first Atlanta location. The Jackson, Mississippi-founded restaurant company with local offices in Roswell already has six existing locations throughout the Southeast and will open its doors in June at the corner of West Peachtree Street and Peachtree Place in the 33 Peachtree Place development.
“We are thrilled to have Dahlio, David and Jeffrey take on leadership roles at Babalu Atlanta,” said Stan Stout, COO at Eat Here Brands, operator of Babalu Tapas & Tacos. “Their extensive experience in the restaurant industry plus a natural knack for true hospitality and warmth in service is a precise match for Babalu’s one goal, which is to make guests happy.”
General manager Dahlio Cheatam has been in the restaurant industry ever since an injury in college cost him an athletic scholarship and he turned to waiting tables to earn money for school. The day-to-day interaction with customers had him hooked, and he has since gained valuable hospitality experience from Georgia to California.
“There is a lot of behind-the-scenes hustle that goes into service, but receiving verbal confirmation from guests that everything was perfect while they were with us is the best part of my job,” says Cheatam of what he enjoys most about his role at Babalu.
Assistant general manager David Smith has held jobs in accounting, retail, marketing and business operations but always found his way back to a restaurant after missing the personal interaction with guests and being a part of people’s celebrations.
“No two days are the same,” says Smith when asked about his favorite aspect of the job. “I love overcoming new challenges and knowing I learned something about myself and my team.”
Executive chef Jeffery McGar has been working in the restaurant industry since he was 15, and although his career began in management, he soon discovered that he excelled in the kitchen. He has been in Atlanta since 1997, when he began working at Cherokee Town & Country Club, the number one Platinum Country Club in America. McGar believes in keeping his cuisine simple to highlight quality ingredients and then pours his heart into each dish. He is passionate about grilling and smoking meats, particularly pork, but when he’s not in the kitchen, his second love is building and upgrading cars.
Opening its doors this summer, Babalu Atlanta is located at 33 Peachtree Place at the corner of West Peachtree Street and Peachtree Place next to the newly opened Dancing Goats Coffee Bar.
About Babalu
Babalu Tapas & Tacos is a fun, one-of-a-kind, sharing-style dining experience. Founded in 2010, in Jackson, Mississippi, the restaurant has quickly taken the Southeast by storm. The Latin-inspired dishes -- each with a unique Southern flair -- are sure to bring people together. Babalu is proud to use hyper-local produce and products for its made-from-scratch dishes and handcrafted cocktails. Babalu is a wholly owned subsidiary of Eat Here Brands. For more information, visit Atlanta.eatBABALU.com. Follow Babalu on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for additional updates.
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CHEF-RESTAURATEUR KEVIN GILLESPIE ANNOUNCES
REVIVAL’S NEW CHEF DE CUISINE NICOLE FREY EDWARDS
Red Beard Restaurants Alum Shares Gillespie’s Passion for Seasonality and Southern Cuisine
ATLANTA– Atlanta chef, restaurateur, speaker and cookbook author Kevin Gillespie is welcoming a new addition to the team at his popular Decatur restaurant Revival: chef de cuisine Nicole Frey Edwards. Edwards was most recently sharpening her creative edge at Gillespie’s Glenwood Park restaurant Gunshow, and now Revival guests will have the opportunity to experience both her culinary creativity and her fervor for Southern fare.
“Even though she’s not from here originally, Nicole truly is a Southerner at heart, and she really understands my connection to the classic recipes that have defined the cuisine of the South,” says Gillespie. “She is constantly searching for new ways to modernize these dishes and make them her own while also making use of what’s in peak season. The warmth she exudes is also a major component of the dining experience we seek to offer at Revival.”
Edwards’ love affair with Southern cuisine started when she arrived in Atlanta in 2014 and served as executive sous chef at Watershed on Peachtree. There, she was exposed to both Creole-style Southern food as well as more modern takes on traditional Southern flavor profiles.
“I wasn’t expecting to enjoy cooking Southern food so much,” Edwards laughs at the unexpected path her culinary career has taken. “Now I love reading classic cookbooks with recipes that sound like they’re straight from a great-grandmother’s table. Those are the same types of recipes from Kevin’s childhood that inspire the food at Revival.”
Prior to arriving at Revival this spring, Edwards worked at Gunshow and credits the restaurant for pushing her past her creative comfort zone. “When I first started at Gunshow, my ideas grew out of things I had seen at other restaurants but didn’t have a hand in, and now it’s morphed into exploring ways to use interesting ingredients that are available to me right now. Understanding seasonality has had a huge influence on me.”
Edwards’ career highlights also include time working as a line cook and sous chef under chef Stephanie Izard at Girl and the Goat in Chicago, where she developed the skills to feed 350-600 guests every evening in an extremely fast-paced environment, and a line cook position at Café Boulud in West Palm Beach, Florida. While in Florida, she also spent two years working for Michelle Bernstein at Sra. Martinez and Michy’s. Edwards earned her culinary arts degree and a Bachelor of Science in culinary nutrition from Johnson and Wales University and began her culinary career with Operation Frontline Colorado/Share Our Strength in Denver, teaching cooking and nutrition classes throughout the state while also working at The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa. Once she experienced the energy of a restaurant kitchen, she never looked back.
Revival is located at 129 Church Street in Decatur. The restaurant serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. and Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are accepted but not required and can be made online or by calling 470-225-6770. Additional information can be found at revivaldecatur.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, Revival, Communion Cantina, his BBQ pop-up Terminus City, Gamechanger, opening in August 2017 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 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. For more information, visit redbeardrestaurants.com.
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Starter:
Artisan Field Greens – mixed local baby lettuce, candied pecans, dried cranberries, Statesboro
RAY’S RESTAURANTS INTRODUCES LAND AND SEA MENU
Enjoy a Delicious New Prix Fixe Menu Just in Time for Summer
WHAT: Now through the end of summer, Ray’s Restaurants is offering a catch of a deal with a three-course prix fixe menu of fresh seafood and fine cuts. Select an entrée ($32.95 or $37.95) and choice of starter and dessert. Featured dishes include the following:Starter:
Artisan Field Greens – mixed local baby lettuce, candied pecans, dried cranberries, Statesboro
blue cheese, roasted onion balsamic dressing
Caesar – baby gem lettuce, shaved pecorino cheese, herb croutons, Caesar dressing
Entrée:
Ray’s Surf & Turf – 6-oz. filet mignon, 4-oz. lobster tail, Yukon Gold whipped potatoes ($37.95)
Wild Salmon – 6-oz. cut, asparagus risotto, red wine butter ($32.95)
Dessert:
New York Cheesecake, raspberry coulis
Chocolate Mousse Cake, chocolate sauce
WHERE:
Ray’s on the River
6700 Powers Ferry Road (Sandy Springs)
770-955-1187
Ray’s in the City
240 Peachtree Street NW (Downtown Atlanta)
404-524-9224
Ray’s at Killer Creek
1700 Mansell Road (Alpharetta)
770-649-0064
raysrestaurants.com
WHEN:
Available during dinner nightly through the end of summer.
DETAILS:
Price not inclusive of beverage, tax or gratuity. Prix fixe may not be split.
CATCH COPPER RIVER KING SALMON AT RAY’S AT KILLER CREEK WINE DINNER
Five-Course Dinner and Wine Pairings on June 23
WHAT:
Executive chef Mike Fuller of Ray’s at Killer Creek has crafted a five-course menu inspired by the seasonal return of fresh king salmon from the Copper River in Alaska. Prized for its naturally high Omega-3 oil content as well as its superb flavor and texture, Copper River salmon makes an appearance on a few menus around Atlanta for a limited time. People have been known to call around town searching for restaurants that serve it—it’s that good.
The wine dinner features the following menu:
- Salmon crudo, crispy sunchoke, beets, lime, wasabi foam
- Paired with King Estate Pinot Gris
- Copper River fish tacos, avocado, Sriracha aioli, cucumber, cilantro
- Paired with Jordan Chardonnay
- Copper River sockeye tataki, ginger-pickled apples, micro arugula
- Paired with Locations Corse Vermentino
- Whole smoked Copper River king salmon, lobster-Thai basil fried rice, clay pot kimchi, chile-lime glace
- Paired with Boedecker Athena Pinot Noir
- Flaming Baked Alaska, homemade strawberry ice cream, sponge cake, meringue
- Paired with Tom’s Spiked Cold Brew Coffee
Friday, June 23, 2017 at 7 p.m.
WHERE:
Ray’s at Killer Creek
1700 Mansell Road in Alpharetta
770-649-0064
raysrestaurants.com
DETAILS:
$85 per guest, plus tax & gratuity. Space is limited. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 770-649-0064. A credit card will be required to secure reservations.
WHERE:
Ray’s at Killer Creek
1700 Mansell Road in Alpharetta
770-649-0064
raysrestaurants.com
DETAILS:
$85 per guest, plus tax & gratuity. Space is limited. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 770-649-0064. A credit card will be required to secure reservations.
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ATLANTA – Atlanta’s institution for award-winning wings, the most craft on draft and the best sports-watching environment is engaging guests on both a culinary and charitable level this month. Today, Taco Macannounces four special summer promotions, including a partnership with The Boston Beer Company to pour one forward for veterans, new Beers of the Month for June, a giveaway to celebrate National Moonshine Day (June 5) and a new limited-time menu feature.
“We believe our military veterans should be recognized every day, so we are encouraging our guests to thank those who have served our country with the purchase of a Samuel Adams beer,” says Senior Director of Marketing Emily Beesley. “And in an effort to offer new craveable food and beverage selections, Taco Mac is adding Junkyard Dogs and Devils Backbone beers to the menu for a limited time to celebrate the start of summer,” she adds.
All of the June offerings include:
ATLANTA – Taco Mac racked up several major awards throughout May, proving the company isn’t just winging it when it comes to quality food and drinks, true hospitality and superior business practices. Recent recognitions include Grand Prize Winner at the Atlanta Burger Wars, Best of Duluth Award, Best of Roswell Award and Best Creative Wing at the Brookhaven Slingin’ Wings Festival.
“Taco Mac is known for our award-winning wings and craft beer selection, but listening to our guests is always our best ingredient for success,” says Senior Director of Marketing Emily Beesley. “Our restaurant teams have been working hard to keep our guests happy with the food they crave and the sports-watching atmosphere they love, and those efforts have paid off in a big way through these recent accolades from our Atlanta community.”
On May 6, Atlanta Burger Wars took place at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton. Some of the greatest burger masters were pitted against one another for a chance to compete in the World Food Championships while benefiting McDonough Arts and Speedway Children’s charities. Taco Mac’s BBQ Blues Burger Stax won the Judge’s Choice award, resulting in a trip to the World Food Championships in Orange Beach, Alabama, this November. Taco Mac fans can view all the Burger Wars action when Food Network airs the event on national television in September and can try this burger at all locations beginning in August.
On May 20, Taco Mac took home two awards at the first-ever Slingin’ Wings Festival in Brookhaven. The restaurant’s lemon pepper dry rub won Best Creative Wing, while the medium sauce was runner up for Best Buffalo Sauce. The competition was stiff and included many other local restaurants and chains.
To top it all off, Taco Mac received the 2017 Best of Duluth and Best of Roswell awards in the local business category. Winning companies were honored for enhancing the positive image of small business through service to their guests and the Duluth and Roswell communities, making the areas a great place to live, work and play.
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 30 locations across Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Taco Mac has been named the best sports bar in Atlanta by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jezebel and Groupon and one of the five best sports bars in America by ESPN. Taco Mac is one of many portfolio companies owned by Dallas-based CIC Partners. For more information, visit tacomac.com.
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Three-Course Dinner Highlights Fresh, Inventive Seafood for Coastal Vacation in the City
ATLANTA– Landlocked locals will rejoice in the latest menu news from Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar. Starting June 5, East Cobb’s premier destination for approachable, chef-driven seafood is reeling in a great summertime meal with the Chef’s Catch, a weekly three-course menu highlighting in-season fish and shellfish and peak seasonal produce.
“With the Chef’s Catch menu, our goal is to offer innovative dishes utilizing seasonal fish and shellfish that are packed with flavor, offer a great value and are harvested sustainably,” says chef/owner Doug Turbush. “Our guests will have something new to look forward to each week, and we’re going to have a lot of fun putting together three courses that showcase the best of the summer season.”
Guests can choose from two small plates, two entrées and two dessert options. Example of menu items from Drift’s executive chef Brendan Keenan include appetizers such as tuna carpaccio and salt cod croquettes and entrées like Florida hog snapper with summer peas, green tomato chow chow with a smoky bacon vinaigrette or Jonah crab capellini amatriciana. Sweet finishes include peach and rum raisin bread pudding and Key lime pie.
The Chef’s Catch menu is $29 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Wine pairings may be added for $10. Available Mondaythrough Thursday, the menu changes each week and is announced on the restaurant’s Facebook page and via email every Sunday.
Located in The Avenue East Cobb at 4475 Roswell Road in Marietta, Drift serves lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, with brunch and dinner on Sunday. For more information, call 770-635-7641 or visit driftoysterbar.com.
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Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar, the upscale burger restaurant, is giving parents an easy eating out choice this summer: award-winning flavor for their kids without breaking the bank.
ATLANTA– Since opening its Buckhead doors in 2010, The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill has established itself as a casual beach house favorite known for sourcing the very freshest seafood and creating signature gourmet fare with coastal flair. Now, the restaurant has added a seafood counter open daily so guests can grab and go, no advance order necessary.
“Fresh seafood delivered daily is a point of pride for us, and we are excited to be able to share that with our guests now both in and out of our dining room,” says co-owner John Piemonte. “With our new seafood counter, diners can get fresh seafood to go to prepare at home. It’s another way to provide the great-tasting seafood they’ve come to love in a way that’s fast, convenient and affordable.”
The seafood counter menu features favorites by the portion or by weight and includes the following:
ATLANTA – The early bird gets some delicious discounts when Taste of Atlanta tickets go on sale June 16 on the festival website. The first 200 fans to purchase tickets to the city’s premier bites and bevs fest can score Saturday or Sunday general admission tickets for just a sweet $16 (plus fees) - the lowest price the tickets will be this year. The first 100 Grand Tasting Experience tickets sold for Saturday or Sunday can be locked in for just $116 per pair (or $58 each), while the first 50 tickets to the Friday night Kick-Off Party are just $65 each. To sweeten the deal, the first 300 Grand Tasting Experience ticket buyers will secure their highly coveted Taste of Atlanta gift bag before the festival begins simply by purchasing early.
“As the city’s most popular, chef-driven food fest, we have many dedicated attendees who plan early and come year after year to be introduced to the newest, trendsetting chefs and enjoy enduring favorites,” explains festival founder Dale DeSena. “We want to reward those early birds and encourage all of our passionate fans to go ahead and secure their tickets at this lowest price of the year.”
Running from Oct. 20 to 22, Taste of Atlanta is celebrating its Sweet 16th year with a move to a new home in Historic Fourth Ward Park, adjacent to Atlanta’s burgeoning Beltline. The festival features more than 200 nibbles, sips and samples from the city’s favorite neighborhood hotspots alongside today’s most creative restaurants. Local favorites and exciting newcomers participating this year include Hattie B’s, Le Bilboquet, Hampton + Hudson, The Halal Guys, Bezoria, Better Half and Cast Iron.
In addition to Saturday and Sunday General Admission food adventures filled with soul-satisfying samples, festivalgoers can upgrade to a Grand Tasting Experience which includes 20 Taste Points and access to exclusive bites and beverages. Formerly known as VIP tickets, this popular option sells out every year, so tasters are encouraged to purchase their passes early. Hometown chefs the Fox Bros. are looking forward to hosting Friday night’s Sweet 16 Kick-Off Party, and chef demonstrations, interactive panel conversations, music and more round out the schedule for a weekend full of food and fun.
To keep up with Taste of Atlanta updates, check out the official festival website at TasteOfAtlanta.com, sign up for the fun, foodie Bite of News newsletter and follow Taste of Atlanta on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
For sponsorship information, email Dale DeSena at Dale@TasteofAtlanta.com.
ATLANTA – Many of the Atlanta area’s best restaurants are serving food and drink specials and bountiful brunch buffets sure to please that special man in your life for Father’s Day. So on Sunday, June 18, give him the gift of a hassle-free meal with his loved ones. But don’t wait until the last minute to reserve a spot at these popular destinations: call and secure your reservation today!
Intown
American Cut at The Shops Buckhead is serving its dad-approved Sunday prime rib dinner from 4 to 9 p.m., featuring a 12 oz. dry aged prime rib served with beef jus, horseradish sauce and choice of side. The cost is $52 per person (not including tax and gratuity). 770-415-9766; americancutsteakhouse.com/
Jefe's Tacos & Tequila, located in the Town Brookhaven development, is treating all dads to one free margarita—the perfect way to wash down its menu of gourmet tacos like the Trailer on Fire (Baja chicken with Jefe’s hot sauce, queso, lettuce and pico de gallo on a flour tortilla) and specialty items like burritos, fajitas, quesadillas and more. 404-963-6205; jefestacos.com.
OTP
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails in beautiful downtown Crabapple promises a special prix fixe Father’s Day brunch dad won’t soon forget and specials that pair perfectly with High West bourbon. Enjoy such enticing offerings as sticky toffee pecan beignets, shrimp and grits, blackened Atlantic salmon, a truffle-salted petite filet mignon and maple bacon bread pudding, all for $32 per person. Milton’s is also serving its regular menu, including Milton’s Prime, a selection of prime steaks including Milton’s signature wagyu flank steak (aged 35 days), filet mignon (6 and 9 oz., aged 35 days), grass-fed Delmonico rib-eye (aged 35 days) and dry aged bone-in New York strip (aged 60 days). 770-817-0161, miltonscuisine.com.
Multiple Locations
The Big Ketch, Atlanta’s local beach house, is the next best thing to a day at the beach. Both locations are looking to hook hungry fathers with a Father’s Day feast featuring crab cake, lobster tail, a skewer of shrimp or scallops (grilled, blackened or jerk style) with two sides for $34.95. 404-474-9508 (Buckhead), 770-993-5749 (Roswell), thebigketch.com.
[From Olivia at Melissa Libby PR]
ATLANTA – On Thursday, June 22, owner Ayman Kamel and his team are celebrating the first anniversary of Midtown hotspot 5Church Atlanta. To commemorate the occasion, the restaurant is featuring a special prix fixe menu with complimentary beer, wine and cocktails, as well as live entertainment from Nice Guys DJs and a late-night party complete with Champagne toast.
“It’s been an incredible first year in business here in Atlanta, and I’m overwhelmed with the support that we have received from the surrounding Midtown community, says Kamel. “I want to thank our loyal patrons and neighbors who have made this first year such a success.”
The schedule of events on June 22 begins with seated dinner reservations from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests may select a four-course prix fixe menu from new executive chef Scotley Innis for $75 per person or an abbreviated à la carte menu. Complimentary house beer, Gallo Family Vineyards wine, Ketel One and Patron will be provided with purchase of food.
The prix fixe menu includes dishes that highlight Innis’ signature style and modern edge. While these menu items are subject to change, guests may see the following items from the restaurant’s recent summer menu refresh:
“Reflecting on the past year and all the great feedback we’ve received has me even more excited for the future of 5Church in Atlanta,” Kamel says. “The addition of Scotley to our team and the direction in which he’s taking our modern American menu holds a lot of exciting new developments for our guests.”
About 5Church Atlanta
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.
JUNE FEATURES ON TAP AT TACO MAC INCLUDE POUR ONE FORWARD PROMOTION TO HONOR VETERANS, BEER OF THE MONTH, LIMITED-TIME JUNKYARD DOGS AND GLASSWARE GIVEAWAYS
Southeastern Destination for Craft Beverages Partners with Samuel Adams, Devils Backbone Brewing
and Ole Smoky Moonshine for Satisfying Summertime Specials
ATLANTA – Atlanta’s institution for award-winning wings, the most craft on draft and the best sports-watching environment is engaging guests on both a culinary and charitable level this month. Today, Taco Macannounces four special summer promotions, including a partnership with The Boston Beer Company to pour one forward for veterans, new Beers of the Month for June, a giveaway to celebrate National Moonshine Day (June 5) and a new limited-time menu feature.
“We believe our military veterans should be recognized every day, so we are encouraging our guests to thank those who have served our country with the purchase of a Samuel Adams beer,” says Senior Director of Marketing Emily Beesley. “And in an effort to offer new craveable food and beverage selections, Taco Mac is adding Junkyard Dogs and Devils Backbone beers to the menu for a limited time to celebrate the start of summer,” she adds.
All of the June offerings include:
- Pour One Forward: Taco Mac is partnering with The Boston Beer Company so guests can pre-purchase a Samuel Adams beer (Boston Lager or Light Lager) for $6 now through July 4 for veterans to redeem. The restaurant guest pre-purchases a beer and fills out a thank you card that is displayed in the restaurant indicating to vets that there are beers available for redemption. Limited to one beer per visit, and a military or veteran ID is required to redeem. In addition, each time a guest posts a photo or video thanking a veteran using the hashtag #PourOneForward, Samuel Adams will make a dollar donation to American Dream U, a non-profit dedicated to helping our military get the education and access to resources they need to find their dream job or to start a business of their own.
- June Beer of the Month: Each month Taco Mac partners with a different brewery to showcase new and exciting beers. June’s featured brewery is Devils Backbone Brewing Company, and Taco Mac will pour the following:
- Trail Angel - Bavarian-Style Hefeweisen - 4.9% ABV
- Gold Leaf - Golden Lager - 4.5% ABV
- Vienna - Vienna-Style Lager - 5.2% ABV
- Eight Point - IPA - 6.2% ABV
- Moonshine Monday: In celebration of National Moonshine Day, Taco Mac is hosting a shot glass giveaway beginning at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 5. As a leader in everything craft, including cocktails, the restaurant will offer its Ole Smoky Hooch Punch cocktail, and each guest who orders one will receive a set of two mini mason jar shot glasses to take home while supplies last.
- Junkyard Dogs: New mini chili cheese dogs are available at Taco Mac locations during June and July as either an entrée (three dogs + one side) or as a kid’s meal (two plain hot dogs + kids side). These mini all-beef hot dogs are topped with award-winning chili, shredded cheese, diced onion, tomato and pickled jalapeños and served with a choice of side for $9.99.
TACO MAC TAKES HOME FIRST PLACE IN ATLANTA BURGER WARS
AND EARNS LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS
Atlanta-Area Destination for Buffalo Wings, Craft Beers and Sports Viewing Excels
in Serving its Local Communities
ATLANTA – Taco Mac racked up several major awards throughout May, proving the company isn’t just winging it when it comes to quality food and drinks, true hospitality and superior business practices. Recent recognitions include Grand Prize Winner at the Atlanta Burger Wars, Best of Duluth Award, Best of Roswell Award and Best Creative Wing at the Brookhaven Slingin’ Wings Festival.
“Taco Mac is known for our award-winning wings and craft beer selection, but listening to our guests is always our best ingredient for success,” says Senior Director of Marketing Emily Beesley. “Our restaurant teams have been working hard to keep our guests happy with the food they crave and the sports-watching atmosphere they love, and those efforts have paid off in a big way through these recent accolades from our Atlanta community.”
On May 6, Atlanta Burger Wars took place at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton. Some of the greatest burger masters were pitted against one another for a chance to compete in the World Food Championships while benefiting McDonough Arts and Speedway Children’s charities. Taco Mac’s BBQ Blues Burger Stax won the Judge’s Choice award, resulting in a trip to the World Food Championships in Orange Beach, Alabama, this November. Taco Mac fans can view all the Burger Wars action when Food Network airs the event on national television in September and can try this burger at all locations beginning in August.
On May 20, Taco Mac took home two awards at the first-ever Slingin’ Wings Festival in Brookhaven. The restaurant’s lemon pepper dry rub won Best Creative Wing, while the medium sauce was runner up for Best Buffalo Sauce. The competition was stiff and included many other local restaurants and chains.
To top it all off, Taco Mac received the 2017 Best of Duluth and Best of Roswell awards in the local business category. Winning companies were honored for enhancing the positive image of small business through service to their guests and the Duluth and Roswell communities, making the areas a great place to live, work and play.
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 30 locations across Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Taco Mac has been named the best sports bar in Atlanta by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jezebel and Groupon and one of the five best sports bars in America by ESPN. Taco Mac is one of many portfolio companies owned by Dallas-based CIC Partners. For more information, visit tacomac.com.
DRIFT FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR LURES SUMMER DINERS WITH
WEEKLY CHEF’S CATCH MENU
Three-Course Dinner Highlights Fresh, Inventive Seafood for Coastal Vacation in the City
“With the Chef’s Catch menu, our goal is to offer innovative dishes utilizing seasonal fish and shellfish that are packed with flavor, offer a great value and are harvested sustainably,” says chef/owner Doug Turbush. “Our guests will have something new to look forward to each week, and we’re going to have a lot of fun putting together three courses that showcase the best of the summer season.”
Guests can choose from two small plates, two entrées and two dessert options. Example of menu items from Drift’s executive chef Brendan Keenan include appetizers such as tuna carpaccio and salt cod croquettes and entrées like Florida hog snapper with summer peas, green tomato chow chow with a smoky bacon vinaigrette or Jonah crab capellini amatriciana. Sweet finishes include peach and rum raisin bread pudding and Key lime pie.
The Chef’s Catch menu is $29 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Wine pairings may be added for $10. Available Mondaythrough Thursday, the menu changes each week and is announced on the restaurant’s Facebook page and via email every Sunday.
Located in The Avenue East Cobb at 4475 Roswell Road in Marietta, Drift serves lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, with brunch and dinner on Sunday. For more information, call 770-635-7641 or visit driftoysterbar.com.
[From Tom at 150 PR]
Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar Introduces Summer Kids Menu
Entree, Side and Drink – all for $3 for those 12 & under for a limited time
Zinburger is offering their Summer Kids Menu for $3, normally priced at $7, though July 31 at all 12 east coast locations.
With the purchase of an adult entree, parents can treat their kids, ages 12 and under, to one of 10 options:
- Hamburger
- Cheeseburger
- Chicken Strips
- Turkey Sloppy Joe
- PB & J
- Mac & Cheese
- Turkey Burger
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Grilled Cheese
- Veggie Burger
Each kids meal includes a soft drink and choice of hand-cut fries, sweet potato fries or Ranch salad. For an additional $2, kids can substitute a hand-spun shake or a Root Beer or Orange Cream Float. Shake flavors include double chocolate, vanilla or strawberry.
Like all the other gourmet burgers at Zinburger, the kids burgers are scratch-made, using Certified Angus Beef, and are cooked on a griddle in their own juices.
Since opening the East Coast’s first Zinburger in Clifton, N.J. more than six years ago to much fanfare, stellar reviews and packed crowds, Zinburger has developed an almost fanatical customer following who enjoy made-to-order gourmet burgers, hand-spun shakes and floats, decadent pies and 23 wine varieties.
Zinburger is located in Clifton, NJ, Paramus, NJ, Cherry Hill, NJ, Morris Plains, NJ, Nanuet, NY, Huntington Station, NY, Atlanta, GA, Durham, NC, Charlottesville, VA Springfield, VA, Sunrise, FL and Boca Raton, FL.
For more information, visit http://www.zinburger.com or https://www.facebook.com/
[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
WHAT:
Experience a taste of island life this June and July with The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill’s limited-time specials. Served in addition to the restaurants’ regular favorites, the Caribbean-themed menu features the following:
Available all day
Daily through July.
WHERE:
The Big Ketch in Buckhead
3279 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-474-9508
The Big Ketch on Canton Street
1105 Canton Street
Roswell, GA 3007
770-993-5749
thebigketch.com
WHAT:
Summer is here, so come have some family fun in the sun! The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill is celebrating the season at its Canton Street location in Roswell by hosting a lawn party perfect for the entire family. Guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat Lowcountry boil ($20 per person), $5 glasses of wine, $3 canned beer, live music and games on the lawn.
WHEN:
June 25 from 5 to 8 p.m.
THE BIG KETCH SERVING LIMITED-TIME-ONLY CARIBBEAN SPECIALS
Take Your Taste Buds on a Tropical Island Getaway throughout June and July
Experience a taste of island life this June and July with The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill’s limited-time specials. Served in addition to the restaurants’ regular favorites, the Caribbean-themed menu features the following:
Available all day
- Coconut fried shrimp – butterflied with fresh coconut shavings and calypso sauce, served over a bed of mango jicama slaw ($8.95)
- Island lobster cobb salad – chopped romaine, mango, goat cheese crumbles, macadamia nuts, tomatoes, island bean trio, lobster, jerked ranch dressing ($19.95)
- Coconut shrimp po’ boy - with mango jicama slaw, calypso sauce ($11.95)
- Jerked red snapper, Caribbean-style red beans and rice, calypso sauce ($24.95)
- Island grouper - macadamia nut and coconut-crusted grouper with pan-fried green beans, red peppers and red onions, mango jicama slaw, jerked honey ($24.95)
Daily through July.
WHERE:
The Big Ketch in Buckhead
3279 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-474-9508
The Big Ketch on Canton Street
1105 Canton Street
Roswell, GA 3007
770-993-5749
thebigketch.com
THE BIG KETCH HOSTS SUMMER LAWN PARTY ON CANTON STREET
Bring the Family for a Lowcountry Boil and Live Music to Kick Off Summer
Summer is here, so come have some family fun in the sun! The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill is celebrating the season at its Canton Street location in Roswell by hosting a lawn party perfect for the entire family. Guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat Lowcountry boil ($20 per person), $5 glasses of wine, $3 canned beer, live music and games on the lawn.
WHEN:
June 25 from 5 to 8 p.m.
No reservations necessary.
WHERE:
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill
1105 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075
770-993-5749
thebigketch.com
WHERE:
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill
1105 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075
770-993-5749
thebigketch.com
THE BIG KETCH SALTWATER GRILL IN BUCKHEAD OPENS SEAFOOD COUNTER
Fresh Favorites To-Go from Atlanta’s Favorite Beach House
“Fresh seafood delivered daily is a point of pride for us, and we are excited to be able to share that with our guests now both in and out of our dining room,” says co-owner John Piemonte. “With our new seafood counter, diners can get fresh seafood to go to prepare at home. It’s another way to provide the great-tasting seafood they’ve come to love in a way that’s fast, convenient and affordable.”
The seafood counter menu features favorites by the portion or by weight and includes the following:
- 7-ounce fresh Gulf grouper ($13.99)
- 7-ounce Chilean salmon ($7.99)
- 4-ounce lobster tail ($6.49)
- Dozen littleneck clams ($5.99)
- 7-ounce fish of the day (market price)
- Prince Edward Island mussels ($3.99 per pound)
- Dry pack scallops, 10-20 count ($12.49 for half a pound)
- Peel-and-eat shrimp, 26-30 count ($13.99 per pound)
- Raw, shell-on shrimp, 26-30 count ($11.99 per pound)
About The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill
Who doesn't love a day at the beach? That's the spirit behind The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill – fresh, casual seafood, prepared with a gourmet touch. Atlanta's local beach house first opened its doors in Buckhead in 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.
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 Olivia at Melissa Libby PR]
[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER! TASTE OF ATLANTA TICKETS GO ON SALE JUNE 16
Incentives Include Early Bird Pricing and Gift Bags for First 300 Grand Tasting Experience Purchasers
ATLANTA – The early bird gets some delicious discounts when Taste of Atlanta tickets go on sale June 16 on the festival website. The first 200 fans to purchase tickets to the city’s premier bites and bevs fest can score Saturday or Sunday general admission tickets for just a sweet $16 (plus fees) - the lowest price the tickets will be this year. The first 100 Grand Tasting Experience tickets sold for Saturday or Sunday can be locked in for just $116 per pair (or $58 each), while the first 50 tickets to the Friday night Kick-Off Party are just $65 each. To sweeten the deal, the first 300 Grand Tasting Experience ticket buyers will secure their highly coveted Taste of Atlanta gift bag before the festival begins simply by purchasing early.
“As the city’s most popular, chef-driven food fest, we have many dedicated attendees who plan early and come year after year to be introduced to the newest, trendsetting chefs and enjoy enduring favorites,” explains festival founder Dale DeSena. “We want to reward those early birds and encourage all of our passionate fans to go ahead and secure their tickets at this lowest price of the year.”
Running from Oct. 20 to 22, Taste of Atlanta is celebrating its Sweet 16th year with a move to a new home in Historic Fourth Ward Park, adjacent to Atlanta’s burgeoning Beltline. The festival features more than 200 nibbles, sips and samples from the city’s favorite neighborhood hotspots alongside today’s most creative restaurants. Local favorites and exciting newcomers participating this year include Hattie B’s, Le Bilboquet, Hampton + Hudson, The Halal Guys, Bezoria, Better Half and Cast Iron.
In addition to Saturday and Sunday General Admission food adventures filled with soul-satisfying samples, festivalgoers can upgrade to a Grand Tasting Experience which includes 20 Taste Points and access to exclusive bites and beverages. Formerly known as VIP tickets, this popular option sells out every year, so tasters are encouraged to purchase their passes early. Hometown chefs the Fox Bros. are looking forward to hosting Friday night’s Sweet 16 Kick-Off Party, and chef demonstrations, interactive panel conversations, music and more round out the schedule for a weekend full of food and fun.
To keep up with Taste of Atlanta updates, check out the official festival website at TasteOfAtlanta.com, sign up for the fun, foodie Bite of News newsletter and follow Taste of Atlanta on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
For sponsorship information, email Dale DeSena at Dale@TasteofAtlanta.com.
[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
ATLANTA RESTAURANTS SERVE UP DAD-FRIENDLY SPECIALS AND EVENTS
Give Dad a Father’s Day to Remember this June 18
ATLANTA – Many of the Atlanta area’s best restaurants are serving food and drink specials and bountiful brunch buffets sure to please that special man in your life for Father’s Day. So on Sunday, June 18, give him the gift of a hassle-free meal with his loved ones. But don’t wait until the last minute to reserve a spot at these popular destinations: call and secure your reservation today!
Intown
American Cut at The Shops Buckhead is serving its dad-approved Sunday prime rib dinner from 4 to 9 p.m., featuring a 12 oz. dry aged prime rib served with beef jus, horseradish sauce and choice of side. The cost is $52 per person (not including tax and gratuity). 770-415-9766; americancutsteakhouse.com/
Jefe's Tacos & Tequila, located in the Town Brookhaven development, is treating all dads to one free margarita—the perfect way to wash down its menu of gourmet tacos like the Trailer on Fire (Baja chicken with Jefe’s hot sauce, queso, lettuce and pico de gallo on a flour tortilla) and specialty items like burritos, fajitas, quesadillas and more. 404-963-6205; jefestacos.com.
OTP
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails in beautiful downtown Crabapple promises a special prix fixe Father’s Day brunch dad won’t soon forget and specials that pair perfectly with High West bourbon. Enjoy such enticing offerings as sticky toffee pecan beignets, shrimp and grits, blackened Atlantic salmon, a truffle-salted petite filet mignon and maple bacon bread pudding, all for $32 per person. Milton’s is also serving its regular menu, including Milton’s Prime, a selection of prime steaks including Milton’s signature wagyu flank steak (aged 35 days), filet mignon (6 and 9 oz., aged 35 days), grass-fed Delmonico rib-eye (aged 35 days) and dry aged bone-in New York strip (aged 60 days). 770-817-0161, miltonscuisine.com.
Multiple Locations
The Big Ketch, Atlanta’s local beach house, is the next best thing to a day at the beach. Both locations are looking to hook hungry fathers with a Father’s Day feast featuring crab cake, lobster tail, a skewer of shrimp or scallops (grilled, blackened or jerk style) with two sides for $34.95. 404-474-9508 (Buckhead), 770-993-5749 (Roswell), thebigketch.com.
- Restaurants are a Father’s Day staple thanks to its stellar brunch buffets. At Ray’s on the River (770-955-1187), enjoy magnificent views of the Chattahoochee along with several carving stations, seafood and salad bars, morning and afternoon/evening options and delectable housemade desserts ($45.95 for adults, $22.95 for kids ages 5 to 10) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ray’s at Killer Creek in Alpharetta (770-649-0064) offers a plentiful buffet with such options as peel-and-eat shrimp, rosemary-roasted leg of lamb and roasted prime rib ($39.95 for adults, $19.95 for kids 5 to 10) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For those inside the perimeter, Ray’s in the City (404-524-9224) offers carved beef steamship round and pork shoulder carving stations, sushi, smoked salmon, charcuterie, chopped beef brisket, herb-roasted chicken and a dessert and pastry bar ($39.95 for adults, $19.95 for kids 5 to 10) in the heart of downtown Atlanta from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each restaurant offers its own à la carte dinner menu from 5 to 9 p.m., with appetizing steak options. raysrestaurants.com.
- 5Church Atlanta has a dad-friendly weekend brunch and à la carte dinner menu, which features hearty options such as the “60 second” prime New York strip, the bistro steak “a la brasa,” the 5Church lamb burger, Atlantic diver scallops (dinner only) and the A-5 Kagushima wagyu rib-eye (dinner only). For a more intimate option, dad can share the 60-day dry aged porterhouse for two with his special someone. For a 404-400-3669; 5churchatlanta.com.
- Enjoy Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub’s acclaimed brunch menu with such options as Springer Mountain chicken wings, herb-crusted salmon, shrimp and grits, steak frites and, of course, the award-winning Kaleidoscope burger. Reservations are available throughout brunch hours, so reserve now before they fill up. 404-474-9600; k-pub.com.
- Communion Cantina, the beer garden-inspired backyard area behind Kevin Gillespie’s Revival, is a fun alternative to stuffy dinners, with an array of beer and cocktails, a small menu of Mexican food truck snacks and outdoor games. 470-225-6770; revivaldecatur.com/communion.
- The Federal serves Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner from 5-9 p.m., so you can treat that special man in your life to traditional American steakhouse favorites. The famous 50-day dry aged steak is sure to compete with even his grill skills. 404-343-3857; thefederalatl.com.
- Craving fresh seafood? Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar features a fresh Maine lobster bar that will reel in dads from all over town. 770-635-7641; driftoysterbar.com
- Midtown Takorea & Ssam Bar on Juniper Street is a fun alternative for Sunday dining, open noon to 10 p.m. Executive chef Tomas Lee’s BBQ pork sliders are a Korean spin on dad’s favorite backyard barbecue meal. 404-532-1944; mytakorea.com.
- HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern is serving up their new Champion burger this Father’s Day weekend. Featuring pork belly, provolone, house-cured kimchi and served on brioche buns with a side of house cut French fries or seasonal veggies, this burger is sure to be a winner. 404-968-2288 (Midtown; 404-464-8971 (Brookhaven); hobnobatlanta.com.
- Go explore Vickery Creek Park, head over to Gate City Brewing to cool down and then finish it off with a patio dinner at The Big Ketch on Canton Street. For more information to plan dad's perfect Father's Day in Historic Roswell, visit ExploreRoswell.com
[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]
[From Olivia at Melissa Libby PR]
5CHURCH ATLANTA HOSTS FIRST ANNIVERSARY PARTY ON JUNE 22, SHOWS GRATITUDE FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Midtown Restaurant Celebrates with Special Prix Fixe Menu, Musical Entertainment and Champagne Toast
ATLANTA – On Thursday, June 22, owner Ayman Kamel and his team are celebrating the first anniversary of Midtown hotspot 5Church Atlanta. To commemorate the occasion, the restaurant is featuring a special prix fixe menu with complimentary beer, wine and cocktails, as well as live entertainment from Nice Guys DJs and a late-night party complete with Champagne toast.
“It’s been an incredible first year in business here in Atlanta, and I’m overwhelmed with the support that we have received from the surrounding Midtown community, says Kamel. “I want to thank our loyal patrons and neighbors who have made this first year such a success.”
The schedule of events on June 22 begins with seated dinner reservations from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests may select a four-course prix fixe menu from new executive chef Scotley Innis for $75 per person or an abbreviated à la carte menu. Complimentary house beer, Gallo Family Vineyards wine, Ketel One and Patron will be provided with purchase of food.
The prix fixe menu includes dishes that highlight Innis’ signature style and modern edge. While these menu items are subject to change, guests may see the following items from the restaurant’s recent summer menu refresh:
- Charred octopus, white beans, chorizo, smoked paprika vinaigrette
- Lobster carbonara, spring peas, guanciale, tagliatelle
- Wild mushroom risotto, shiitake and beech mushrooms, spring peas, parmesan, black truffle
- Lamb lollipops, chocolate demi-glace, roasted sweet potato fingerlings, baby tri-colored carrots
- S’mores floating island, toasted chocolate cream-filled meringue, vanilla crème anglaise, graham streusel
“Reflecting on the past year and all the great feedback we’ve received has me even more excited for the future of 5Church in Atlanta,” Kamel says. “The addition of Scotley to our team and the direction in which he’s taking our modern American menu holds a lot of exciting new developments for our guests.”
About 5Church Atlanta
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 Olivia at Melissa Libby PR]
If you'd like to invite Bella Vivere to cover & share your restaurant's media events, tastings or parties, feel free to shoot me an email at bellavivere {at} gmail {dot} com-Thanks!
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