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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Two Sunday afternoons ago, my guest & I were invited to dine at Smokebelly BBQ to preview their new brunch menu (a HUGE thank you & shout out go to Morgan & ML+A and Smokebelly teams). If you recall, I first visited Smokebelly back in June of 2014, a month after their grand opening and have since had more than a dozen incredible experiences, with co-workers, family and friends over the past three years. Since the East Andrews area is the preferred night out destination for my girlfriends and I whenever we go out in Buckhead, Smokebelly has not only become the perfect pregame destination, but also a wildly popular lunch and dinner spot for many of my co-workers and I as well. Having opened their doors back in May 2014, Smokebelly is the joint venture between Southern Proper Hospitality (<a href="http://bellavivere.blogspot.com/2016/01/fresh-catch-at-big-ketch-saltwater.html" target="_blank">The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill</a>, <a href="http://bellavivere.blogspot.com/2014/11/bringing-spanish-fare-and-flair-to.html" target="_blank">Gypsy Kitchen</a>, <a href="http://bellavivere.blogspot.com/2015/02/southern-inspired-gastropub-at-southern.html" target="_blank">The Southern Gentleman</a>, etc...) and Trey Humphreys (the Fur Bus, A Social Mess and the Pool Hall), have come together to show Atlantans what true chef-crafted 'cue really tastes like, with real American barbecue influenced by techniques from several regions of the country. At the helm of the kitchen is Executive Chef Michelle Matlock, a career-driven chef whom achieved her culinary school education through the American Culinary Federation Apprenticeship Program at Delgado Community College, apprenticing under renowned French Master Chef René Bajeux of the famed Windsor Court Hotel's Grill Room. With previous stints at several notable New Orleans restaurants, including Royal Café, Acme Oyster House and Cobalt, Chef Matlock was also once the executive chef for Element Film's restaurant division (so cool!). With years of culinary experience, Chef Matlock brings an extensive knowledge of various culinary techniques, flavors and cultures to the table, which is right up Smokebelly's alley considering their incorporation of varying barbecue styles from across the nation. Coincidence, you say? Absolutely not! A skilled chef who's clearly no stranger to the 'cue scene, in addition to the lively environment, wide menu offerings, extensive craft beer selection, artisanal liquors, handcrafted cocktails and more, it's no wonder why Smokebelly has easily become such a popular hotspot amongst the locals! Although there's little that can be done in regards to the traffic around the area, yes, even on a Sunday afternoon, my sister and I were ready to partake in all things Sunday brunch!</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Pimento Cheese with Pita Chips: When pimento cheese is on the menu, there's absolutely way anything could go wrong! Smokebelly's take on this Southern classic cheese spread was crazy addictive! It's deliciously flavorful packed full of sharp shredded cheese and juicy pimento peppers mixed in and seasoned to perfection. The pita chips (or can sub for pork rinds) added a nice textural balance and paired well with the cheese. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Cajun Jambalaya Omelet (Farm fresh egg omelet stuffed with sautéed peppers & onions, spicy tasso ham and pepper jack cheese & finished with smoked tomato créme, served with bruch potatoes or creamy cheese grits): You can't have brunch without eggs, am I right? Between the two omelets offered for brunch, my guest ordered the cajun jambalaya one since the description of it already had the both of us drooling! The omelet itself was tasty and packed to the brim full of fresh veggies, ham and cheese. Although I wish there was just a bit more of that savory tomato créme inside of the omelet, it was still very satisfying and I loved the brunch potatoes that accompanied it as well! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Delta Double (1/2 rack baby back ribs and sliced brisket with kale'rd greens, baked beans and mac and cheese): It's near impossible to come to Smokebelly and not make room for their 'cue, especially since that's what they're best known for! I went with the sliced brisket since I find that it retains more of the flavor and fats when it's cooked compared to the chopped brisket and the baby back ribs. The brisket, as always, was divine and the gorgeous red smoke ring could not have been any more perfect! The ribs were finger lickin' delicious with the meat falling off the bone with little-to-no effort at all. The sides were also fantastic as well---the kale'rd greens are a unique twist to traditional collard greens and were fantastic, the baked beans had just the right amount of molasses sweetness to them and the ooey gooey mac and cheese was pure perfection!</span></span></div>
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As you can probably tell, my sister & I had yet another fantastic dining experience at Smokebelly BBQ! While we're regulars here for lunch and dinner with our co-workers, it's pretty exciting to know that we now have a new brunch spot we can hit up on Sundays! From the moment we stepped into this stylish 'cue Buckhead hotspot, we were immediately greeted and seated at one of the many booths by the window. As we were getting situated, our server, Lisa, immediately brought over our menus and took our drink orders. Once she returned with our beverages in-hand, she walked us through their new brunch menu and made several recommendations based on several items that she enjoyed, in addition to customer favorites. With her help, we settled on the pimento cheese appetizer, bananas foster french toast and cajun jambalaya omelet, all of which were fabulous recommendations by the way! Not much longer after we placed our order, the pimento cheese came out, followed by the various entrées soon after. Lisa did an impeccable job with the timing and transitioning of our meal because we never once felt rushed, which was comforting and very much appreciated despite it being Father's Day brunch. She managed to check up on us multiple times throughout the afternoon and made sure we had everything we needed before tending to her other customers. Lisa was incredibly personable, attentive and sweet, all of the qualities you'd like to see and have in servers. Moving on, although Smokebelly is located in a bustling, high traffic area of Buckhead, particularly on weekends and week nights, I really like the fact that the restaurant itself is a standalone location with plenty of free parking for its guests. Unlike many other restaurants in the same vicinity, free parking would most certainly be considered a luxury, but it isn't here, which is why they get a huge two thumbs up from me! Additionally, even though Smokebelly is a casual, family-friendly 'cue joint, the interior is clean, spacious and classy. Upon walking in, you can't help but notice the beautifully stocked bar to the left, followed by the main dining room complete with olive green leather booths, metal furnishings, ghost wood panelings on the walls, vintage light fixtures, and more! Also, the surrounding areas outside the main dining room consist of a handful of booths encircling the restaurant, followed by an outdoor patio, which is typically where my friends and I prefer to sit when we're here, especially as the weather gets closer to fall. There's plenty of seating here for everyone, so don't be fooled if the parking lot seems pretty packed. If you're like me and tend to take notice to the little things, you'll love and appreciate the playfully vintage and rustic decor here, like the mason jar light fixtures, the chalkboard-type mural on the walls and retro design of their menus. If you're in the area and are looking for a change of pace to spice up your boring brunch, lunch or dinner routine, then you've got to come and check out Smokebelly! They'll give you the "BEST BANG for your BUCK in BUCKHEAD!" Seriously though, for the portion size, price, taste and flavor, Smokebelly can't be beat! And just one last note before wrapping things up, I wanted to give thanks to Morgan & the ML+A and Smokebelly teams, especially Lisa, for the terrific brunch experience and for allowing us to check out the new brunch menu! Already wishing it were Sunday again so that I can get more of that bananas foster french toast again!</div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">HELP WILLY’S MEXICANA GRILL RAISE $22K <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_998043027" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">IN 22 DAYS</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>FOR</strong> <strong>BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO ATLANTA</strong><br /><em>Donate $5, Get $5 Coupon During 22<sup>nd</sup> Anniversary Celebration <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_998043028" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 1-22</span></span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>-For the last two years, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willys.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374875603000&usg=AFQjCNGfHzIKigXy4B1SmRcj0DS3mHdl2A" href="http://www.willys.com/" target="_blank">Willy’s Mexicana Grill</a> has turned its birthday into a chance to give back to the community. After raising $20,000 for <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bgcma.org/&source=gmail&ust=1496374875603000&usg=AFQjCNE8r44V0bdQF1c8CQVLKWuig2wymw" href="http://www.bgcma.org/" target="_blank">Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta</a> 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Starting <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_998043029" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 1</span></span>, customers who donate $5 or more to the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bgcma.org/&source=gmail&ust=1496374875603000&usg=AFQjCNE8r44V0bdQF1c8CQVLKWuig2wymw" href="http://www.bgcma.org/" target="_blank">Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta</a><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bgcma.org&source=gmail&ust=1496374875603000&usg=AFQjCNEY3B_VxYvdXvcltESzBRPhoVyOlA" href="http://www.bgcma.org/" target="_blank">’s</a> 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The fundraiser runs through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_998043030" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 22</span></span> at all Willy's restaurants. The coupon may be used for a future visit to all locations except Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Willy’s Mexicana Grill</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willys.com/index.php&source=gmail&ust=1496374875603000&usg=AFQjCNF0Cy7aP0ztkzAwBzsApi8TaiPMqw" href="http://www.willys.com/index.php" target="_blank">willys.com</a>.</span><br />
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<b><b>5CHURCH ATLANTA HOSTS TAP TAKEOVER WITH SWEETWATER BREWING COMPANY JUNE 1</b></b></div>
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<i>Midtown Restaurant Partners with Popular Atlanta Brewery for Rooftop Special Event</i></div>
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<b>WHAT: </b>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 <a href="http://sweetwaterbrew.com/">SweetWater Brewing Company</a> 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).<br />
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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.<br />
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The rest of the 2017 Tap Takeover lineup is as follows:<br />
July 6: <a href="http://www.redharebrewing.com/">Red Hare Brewing</a><br />
Aug. 3: <a href="http://terrapinbeer.com/">Terrapin Beer Company</a><br />
Sept. 7: <a href="https://urbantreecidery.com/">Urban Tree Cidery</a><br />
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<b>WHEN: </b>Thursday, June 1 from 5-7:30 p.m.<br />
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5Church Atlanta<br />
1197 Peachtree St NE<br />
<a href="tel:(404)%20400-3669">(404) 400-3669</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.5churchatlanta.com/">5churchatlanta.com</a> <br />
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">New Chef Brings Modernized Approach to Southern Cuisine at Hotspot in Heart of the City</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– Owner Ayman Kamel and his team at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.5churchatlanta.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374876047000&usg=AFQjCNFfuKTkqr8y5fitSxrs27j5s57wwA" href="http://www.5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5Church Atlanta</a> are excited to welcome a new executive chef, Scotley Innis, who was formerly sous chef at South City Kitchen in Midtown and executive chef at Ormsby’s in West Midtown. Now, Innis blends his in-depth knowledge of Southern cuisine with his Caribbean heritage to give 5Church’s modern American menu a worldly approach with local flair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span></div>
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<b>About 5Church Atlanta </b><br />
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 <a href="https://instagram.com/5ChurchAtlanta">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/5Church-Atlanta/1473784472918912?fref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/5ChurchATL">Twitter</a>. For additional information, visit <a href="http://www.5churchatlanta.com/">5churchatlanta.com</a>.<br />
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<b>CELEBRATE NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY WITH SUBLIME DOUGHNUTS</b></div>
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<i><i>Sublime and SweetWater Partner for Tasting Event Featuring Sweet Treats and Tasty Brews</i></i></div>
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<a href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/">Sublime Doughnuts</a>, Atlanta’s favorite specialty bakeshop selling high-quality, chef-inspired doughnuts, wants you to “eat one that’s worth it” at <a href="http://sweetwaterbrew.com/">SweetWater Brewing Company</a> 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.<br />
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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!<br />
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<b>WHERE: </b><br />
SweetWater Brewing Company <br />
195 Ottley Drive NE <br />
Atlanta, GA 30324 <br />
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<b>WHEN:</b>Friday, June 2 from 4:20 to 7:30 p.m. <br />
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<b>About Sublime Doughnuts:</b><br />
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 <a href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/">www.sublimedoughnuts.com</a>.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">BENI'S CUBANO OPENS AT THE AVENUE EAST COBB <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_998043022" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">JUNE 5</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Old World Cuban Charm and Flavors in Marietta from Southern Proper Hospitality</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>- Beginning <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_998043021" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 5</span></span>, 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A classic <strong>Cuban sandwich</strong> with mojo-roasted pork, ham and Swiss cheese with pickles, mustard and garlic aioli</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Seafood criollo</strong>, a sautéed shrimp and mahi mahi dish in a Cuban-Creole sauce with sofrito, tomato and olives </span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Vaca frita</strong>, Velazquez’s creative new take on an old favorite made with crispy short rib, grilled onions and peppers, mojo and lime</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Yucca fries</strong> or <strong>mariquitas</strong> (crispy spiced plantain chips) with a choice of two dipping sauces such as garlic aioli, mojo or house-made hot sauce</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Beef picadillo empanadas</strong> stuffed to capacity and served with a choice of two dipping sauces</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Diners looking to satisfy their sweet tooth can order a delectable house-made <strong>bread pudding</strong> with golden raisins, pecans, whipped cream and dulce de leche paired with a pot of <strong>classic Cuban coffee</strong>, espresso-style with sugar espuma.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The bar is accented with beautiful Cuban mosaic tile. The menu features classic Cuban cocktails, including:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Cuba Libre</strong> made with Havana Club Añejo rum and served on the rocks with a Mexican Coke and a lime</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Havana Heat</strong>, a sweet-spicy concoction made from Flor de Caña 7 year rum, Ancho Reyes Chile liqueur, mango purée and sour mix</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Beni’s Mojito</strong> made with Havana Club Silver rum, house-made mint simple syrup, muddled with limes and mint and topped with a splash of soda water</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Beni’s Cubano is located in The Avenue East Cobb at 4475 Roswell Road, Suite 1510 (next to Tin Lizzy’s Cantina). The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily beginning at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_998043025" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m.</span></span> For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://beniscubano.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374875583000&usg=AFQjCNEZjkE1likb05mNE2ArRaFRDpHfFA" href="http://beniscubano.com/" target="_blank">beniscubano.com</a> or follow the restaurant on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/pg/Benis-Cubano-601849216679129/about/&source=gmail&ust=1496374875583000&usg=AFQjCNHXZREy5-FRzrUhAvXflRAZG7S16w" href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/Benis-Cubano-601849216679129/about/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</span></div>
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<b><b>BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT AT THE FEDERAL WITH SHAKEN COLD BREW SPECIAL </b></b></div>
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<i>Shaken Cold Brew for $3 during the Month of June</i></div>
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<b>WHAT: </b>Chefs Shaun Doty and Lance Gummere are giving the summer season a jolt with a month-long promotion at <a href="http://thefederalatl.com/">The Federal</a>, 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.<br />
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The $3 iced shaken specialties, featuring <a href="https://www.batdorfcoffee.com/">Batdorf & Bronson’s</a> Dancing Goats blend, include the following:<br />
Iced Coffee: cold brew over ice<br />
Café Sua Da: cold brew with sweetened condensed milk<br />
The Wilson: cold brew with coconut milk, palm sugar and lime<br />
Café Cielo: cold brew with sorghum cinnamon and vanilla<br />
<b><br />WHEN: </b>Daily during the month of June from 8 a.m. - 2p.m.<br />
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The Federal<br />
1050 Crescent Avenue between 11th and 12th Streets<br />
Atlanta, GA 30309<br />
<a href="tel:(404)%20343-3857">404-343-3857</a><br />
<a href="http://www.thefederalatl.com/">thefederalatl.com</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><i style="font-family: inherit;">Dine, Donate and Receive a $5 Gift Card </i></i></span></div>
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</i><br /><b>WHAT: </b>During the month of June, <a href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/">Marlow's Tavern</a> is encouraging diners to join the team in its long-standing support of <a href="http://www.specialolympicsga.org/">Special Olympics Georgia</a> (SOGA). For every donation of $1 or more, guests receive a $5 gift card to use on a future visit.<br /><br />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. <br /><br /><b>WHEN: </b>June 1-30, 2017 <br /><b><br />WHERE: </b>Marlow’s Tavern Atlanta-area locations<br />Visit <a href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/">marlowstavern.com</a> for addresses and more information.<br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><b>WHY: </b><br />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 <a href="http://www.specialolympicsga.org/">SpecialOlympicsGA.org</a>.</span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">MARLOW’S TAVERN FEATURES SUMMER MENU FAVORITES </span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>Hot New Dishes and Refreshing Cool Cocktails Pair Perfectly at Marlow’s Tavern</em><br /> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com&source=gmail&ust=1497772036910000&usg=AFQjCNFv0AY3Bm0biH73dud5nJYWBaDT9A" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">Marlow’s Tavern</a> 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Start with the drinks:</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Three Hour Tower – Clement Select Barrel Rhum Agricole, Coopers’ Craft Bourbon, Velvet Falernum and fresh lime</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pom Collins – Marlow’s Tavern’s ode to the Tom Collins, Tito’s Vodka, Pama Liqueur, housemade sour mix, simple syrup</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Left Coast Negroni – Aviation Gin, Giffard Pamplemousse, Grand Poppy, Bittercube Jamaican Bitters #2</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blood Orange Margarita – Herradura Tequila, Pur Blood Orange Spice Liqueur, fresh lemon and Clement Sirop de Canne</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Stay for the food:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grilled Atlantic Salmon - sweet pea, mint barley risotto, fennel, orange and radish slaw with citrus vinaigrette</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grilled Chicken Stack – herb marinated chicken, roasted fingerling potato, rosemary, thyme, blistered grape tomatoes, artichoke, baby arugula, green beans, lemonette and parslied olive oil</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">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</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Marlow’s Famous Hummus - grilled, toasty pita points, crisp, fresh veggies, pickled okra, olive oil, spiced pumpkin and sunflower seeds</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Roast Chicken Panini – Prestige Farms chicken, melting provolone, arugula, Roma tomato, applewood-smoked bacon, basil aioli and pressed ciabatta bread</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">All Marlow’s Tavern locations</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information on menus and locations, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497772036910000&usg=AFQjCNGXC623dT_ypJA1q25J2h41dwGtMg" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">marlowstavern.com</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">All summer long</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Marlow’s Tavern</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://marlowstavern.com&source=gmail&ust=1497772036911000&usg=AFQjCNHRxWOSubknk4pg4rKliVzCvrlNEg" href="http://marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">marlowstavern.com</a>. </span><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlanta Restaurants Offer New Selections of Fresh Seasonal Fare </span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – Locally grown, seasonal favorites are always on the menus of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sphospitality.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374876059000&usg=AFQjCNFIraLOVsMWWcUPTc1dMeJ-RCIBEA" href="http://www.sphospitality.com/" target="_blank">Southern Proper Hospitality</a> restaurants, and spring’s bounty is arriving now at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thebigketch.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374876059000&usg=AFQjCNFSpQ4QnWf4ng2DLW9vF49w2PUJUQ" href="http://www.thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">The Big Ketch Buckhead and Roswell</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gk-atl.com/%23gk-atl-story&source=gmail&ust=1496374876059000&usg=AFQjCNHnxmZ6JWTX9dqdvHRxzPm0rVUxzQ" href="http://www.gk-atl.com/#gk-atl-story" target="_blank">Gypsy Kitchen</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://smokebellybbq.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374876059000&usg=AFQjCNGoWdgRsPcTtGL0EEZo3TbUCvULbg" href="http://smokebellybbq.com/" target="_blank">Smokebelly BBQ</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374876059000&usg=AFQjCNFlde_q22SX1FOP_9Y91wengV-T-Q" href="http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/" target="_blank">The Southern Gentleman</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374876059000&usg=AFQjCNEsTDv0ZPHUQRQDRbfC83ZWdMZhiw" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Grouper tacos at <strong>The Big Ketch in Buckhead and Roswell</strong>. Grilled grouper, jicama-mango slaw, chipotle-lime crema, fresh cilantro, shredded lettuce ($16.95). Buckhead – 3279 Roswell Road, <a href="tel:(404)%20474-9508" target="_blank" value="+14044749508">404-474-9508</a>; Canton Street – 1105 Canton Street, <a href="tel:(770)%20993-5749" target="_blank" value="+17709935749">770-993-5749</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Summer squash at <strong>Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</strong>. 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, <a href="tel:(770)%20817-0161" target="_blank" value="+17708170161">770-817-0161</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mediterranean salad at <strong>Gypsy Kitchen</strong> 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, <a href="tel:(404)%20939-9840" target="_blank" value="+14049399840">404-939-9840</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Summer salad at <strong>Smokebelly BBQ.</strong> 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, <a href="tel:(404)%20848-9100" target="_blank" value="+14048489100">404-848-9100</a>.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">At <strong>The Southern Gentleman</strong>, 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, <a href="tel:(404)%20939-9845" target="_blank" value="+14049399845">404-939-9845</a>.</span></div>
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<b><b>RAISE A GLASS AND FUNDS FOR LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY AT SOUTHERN PROPER HOSPITALITY RESTAURANTS </b></b></div>
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<i>$1 Donations through July with Purchase of Tito’s Vodka Cocktail Specials</i></div>
<b><br />WHAT: </b>Southern Proper Hospitality (SPH) is teaming up with <a href="http://www.titosvodka.com/">Tito’s Handmade Vodka</a> to raise funds for <a href="http://www.lls.org/georgia">The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society</a> (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.<br />
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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:<br />
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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)<br />
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ElderHound - Tito’s vodka, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur and fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice, topped with soda and garnished with a fresh mint spring ($9)<br />
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<b>WHEN: </b>Now through July 31, 2017<br />
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<b>WHERE</b>: <a href="http://www.gk-atl.com/">Gypsy Kitchen</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/">Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</a> <br />
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<a href="http://smokebellybbq.com/">Smokebelly BBQ</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.thebigketch.com/">The Big Ketch Buckhead and Canton Street</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.theblindpigparlourbar.com/">The Blind Pig Parlour Bar</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/">The Southern Gentleman</a> <br />
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<b>ABOUT: </b><br />
Committed to providing genuine hospitality and named by Restaurant Hospitality as one of the “25 Coolest Multi-Concept Companies in America,” <a href="http://www.sphospitality.com/">Southern Proper Hospitality</a> is a privately held collection of Atlanta restaurants that values innovation, creativity and attention to detail. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.sphospitality.com/">sphospitality.com</a>.<br />
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">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</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>- 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 <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_998043050" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, June 8</span></span>. 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Rise & Shine - made with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal bits</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Off Duty - a coffee/donut combo</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kiss & Tell - made with mint Oreos</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S’more Please – with graham crackers, chocolate and roasted marshmallows</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Monkey See Monkey Do - with Nutella and bananas</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Death By Chocolate - created with chocolate brownies and chocolate chips</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ice cream rolls are served straight up in a cup or on a fresh, warm, glazed Sublime Doughnut, also known as the “Tall Charlie”.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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 <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_998043051" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">12 – 10 p.m.</span></span> For more information, call <a href="tel:(404)%20549-8183" target="_blank" value="+14045498183">404-549-8183</a> or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sweetcharlies.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374876799000&usg=AFQjCNEjqtuRjWbWHlMF9rCFi6Dx15Acgg" href="http://www.sweetcharlies.com/" target="_blank">sweetcharlies.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Sweet Charlie’s</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">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!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SPRING AND SUMMER SOIRÉES MADE EASY AT ATLANTA’S FAVORITE RESTAURANTS</strong><br /><em>Beautiful Event Spaces and Delicious, Affordable Event Packages Make for a Feast without the Fuss </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Intown/Midtown/Virginia-<wbr></wbr>Highland</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877110000&usg=AFQjCNF897topy6PVmsaC7CwBhlDjvT6Sg" href="http://5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5Church Atlanta</a>’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. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://5churchatlanta.com/%23post-759-title&source=gmail&ust=1496374877110000&usg=AFQjCNH4YTikOUqzAxBu8xWhId7pIe0CIQ" href="http://5churchatlanta.com/#post-759-title" target="_blank">Book your event here</a>. <a href="tel:(404)%20400-3669" target="_blank" value="+14044003669">404-400-3669</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877110000&usg=AFQjCNF897topy6PVmsaC7CwBhlDjvT6Sg" href="http://5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5churchatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.atkinspark.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877110000&usg=AFQjCNEhyIjBfuQuKsqR2k9cH2-_JIYMaA" href="http://www.atkinspark.com/" target="_blank">Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar</a> 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. <a href="tel:(404)%20876-7249" target="_blank" value="+14048767249">404-876-7249</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.atkinspark.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877110000&usg=AFQjCNEIkozg9aRZUIH8ZC1l0k1BBTUtxA" href="http://www.atkinspark.com/" target="_blank">atkinspark.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thefederalatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877110000&usg=AFQjCNG5xOaDEznKVCInwUvd7NpllCH9vg" href="http://www.thefederalatl.com/" target="_blank">The Federal</a>, 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 <a href="mailto:info@thefederalatl.com" target="_blank">info@thefederalatl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://gunshowatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNFowKDO08_GW_PJGethOZ-4kJ4RIQ" href="http://gunshowatl.com/" target="_blank">Gunshow</a> 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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://gunshowatl.com/parties-1-7&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNFWKtnmWYqtv32P1W-RJTeUfXOIFA" href="http://gunshowatl.com/parties-1-7" target="_blank">make reservations here</a>, while groups of eight to 12 guests can fill out a <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://gunshowatl.com/parties-of-8-12&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNFzfZDFrHm4-ZhRXYlDSMLdgCRvgQ" href="http://gunshowatl.com/parties-of-8-12" target="_blank">reservation request here</a>. Gunshow can also accommodate larger groups of 13 to 70 guests; interested parties can fill out a <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://gunshowatl.com/private-events&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNG4TvJi-bLwlCupTihGI2TyiDBicA" href="http://gunshowatl.com/private-events" target="_blank">request form here</a>. <a href="tel:(404)%20380-1886" target="_blank" value="+14043801886">404-380-1886</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://gunshowatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNFowKDO08_GW_PJGethOZ-4kJ4RIQ" href="http://gunshowatl.com/" target="_blank">gunshowatl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.mytakorea.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNHDPGeBDwL_67dSbmbHHBW9jzBCRQ" href="http://www.mytakorea.com/" target="_blank">Midtown Takorea & Ssam Bar</a> 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. <a href="tel:(404)%20532-1944" target="_blank" value="+14045321944">404-532-1944</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.mytakorea.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNHDPGeBDwL_67dSbmbHHBW9jzBCRQ" href="http://www.mytakorea.com/" target="_blank">mytakorea.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Located on the Westside under the White Provisions building, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNGp7QcVDPrJHGew-5gFgV-nGoFsvw" href="http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com/" target="_blank">Ormsby’s</a> 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. <a href="tel:(404)%20968-2033" target="_blank" value="+14049682033">404-968-2033</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNGp7QcVDPrJHGew-5gFgV-nGoFsvw" href="http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com/" target="_blank">ormsbysatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kevin Gillespie's ode to Southern dining, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNE1TKBsswek6vCxuDLfcnMa6JGqmw" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">Revival</a> 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. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/communion/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNGp5swo15AhF5Be4twIlBClPxU3ew" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/communion/" target="_blank">Communion Cantina</a>, 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. <a href="tel:(470)%20225-6770" target="_blank" value="+14702256770">470-225-6770</a>; <a href="mailto:j.r@redbeardrestaurants.com" target="_blank">j.r@redbeardrestaurants.com</a> or <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNE1TKBsswek6vCxuDLfcnMa6JGqmw" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">revivaldecatur.com</a>. </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Buckhead/Brookhaven/Sandy Springs</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNEXOeRrPb68yDPDnGK-vtIZHsXwDg" href="https://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl" target="_blank">American Cut</a> boasts two handsomely appointed private dining rooms, as well as the luxurious rooftop environs of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.regentcocktailclub.com/atlanta&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNHAN-rRv5Y6CP2IBsH98Y6wxMzQmA" href="https://www.regentcocktailclub.com/atlanta" target="_blank">The Regent Cocktail Club</a>—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 <a href="mailto:events@ldvatlanta.com" target="_blank">events@ldvatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.aria-atl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNHAPartjTztqEdz2g2FToH3RQo79w" href="http://www.aria-atl.com/" target="_blank">Aria</a> 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; <a href="tel:(404)%20233-7673" target="_blank" value="+14042337673">404-233-7673</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.aria-atl.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNHIAuNld7cdtRSOcOV9p73-VrPOLQ" href="http://www.aria-atl.com/" target="_blank">aria-atl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The 1920s-inspired speakeasy backdrop of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.theblindpigparlourbar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNFQx74-CYJNwxfpaNjucn5OAY7eIQ" href="http://www.theblindpigparlourbar.com/" target="_blank">The Blind Pig Parlour Bar</a> 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 <a href="tel:(404)%20931-1251" target="_blank" value="+14049311251">404-931-1251</a> or email <a href="mailto:april@sphospitality.com" target="_blank">april@sphospitality.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://food101atl.com/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNFFFdLf9rNIsPnAEDzUTbLXI2Kjng" href="http://food101atl.com/index.html" target="_blank">Food 101</a>’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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://food101atl.com/food101_private_dining.html&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNEATygkSAAuOsgtei6_Z2xkptgrqQ" href="http://food101atl.com/food101_private_dining.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="tel:(404)%20497-9700" target="_blank" value="+14044979700">404-497-9700</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://food101atl.com/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNFFFdLf9rNIsPnAEDzUTbLXI2Kjng" href="http://food101atl.com/index.html" target="_blank">food101atl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gk-atl.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNFEzp0g4ZqJ5peObtAKILHkkbSKdQ" href="http://www.gk-atl.com/" target="_blank">Gypsy Kitchen</a> 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. <a href="tel:(404)%20939-9840" target="_blank" value="+14049399840">404-939-9840</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gk-atl.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNFEzp0g4ZqJ5peObtAKILHkkbSKdQ" href="http://www.gk-atl.com/" target="_blank">gk-atl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Located in the heart of Buckhead, exclusive Japanese cocktail lounge <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.puraibeto.com/himitsu/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNG4mFrLl-hQH5xWiCmA6LWr7z1QFQ" href="http://www.puraibeto.com/himitsu/" target="_blank">Himitsu</a> 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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.umiatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNFICzt1DqKGP5Tfzl-BVabNMOF45Q" href="http://www.umiatlanta.com/" target="_blank">Umi</a>, can be created especially for your event. For more information, call <a href="tel:(404)%20841-0040" target="_blank" value="+14048410040">404-841-0040</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.jefestacos.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNFaIoWguR_ataebXPcEYNrGTGDNjw" href="http://www.jefestacos.com/" target="_blank">Jefe's Tacos & Tequila</a>, located in the bustling Town Brookhaven development, can easily accommodate large groups for special events. <a href="tel:(404)%20963-6205" target="_blank" value="+14049636205">404-963-6205</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.jefestacos.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNFaIoWguR_ataebXPcEYNrGTGDNjw" href="http://www.jefestacos.com/" target="_blank">jefestacos .com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNHIz0EisGviK2PphlT56_QmUIPHew" href="http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/" target="_blank">The Southern Gentleman</a>, 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 <a href="tel:(404)%20939-9845" target="_blank" value="+14049399845">404-939-9845</a> or email <a href="mailto:events@tsg-atl.com" target="_blank">events@tsg-atl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Suburbs – East Cobb, North Fulton</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNFV-6lKTwvcRMSqNxtJy-j7oo9Dcw" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</a> 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. <a href="tel:(770)%20817-0161" target="_blank" value="+17708170161">770-817-0161</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNFdMA0nMYQP7PCT7D0rGn71m996JA" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">miltonscuisine.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.eatatseed.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNGFveNPWFeMuLKDcOijVHON9uJJCg" href="http://www.eatatseed.com/" target="_blank">Seed Kitchen & Bar</a>, 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. <strong><a href="tel:(678)%20214-6888" target="_blank" value="+16782146888">678-214-6888</a>; </strong><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.eatatseed.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877111000&usg=AFQjCNGLybjsgx7PBR9jPKWrFGUQ1zebiQ" href="http://www.eatatseed.com/" target="_blank">eatatseed.com</a><strong>. Next door, sister restaurant </strong><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.stemwinebar.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877112000&usg=AFQjCNHM2MuwoALwbd3ghcxSJ2z__K1JpA" href="http://www.stemwinebar.com/" target="_blank">Stem Wine Bar</a> is available for full buyouts. <a href="tel:(678)%20214-6888" target="_blank" value="+16782146888">678-214-6888</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.stemwinebar.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877112000&usg=AFQjCNHM2MuwoALwbd3ghcxSJ2z__K1JpA" href="http://www.stemwinebar.com/" target="_blank">stemwinebar.com</a>. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://driftoysterbar.com/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1496374877112000&usg=AFQjCNFpMexIUggFgFctCOSQW13epoy8iQ" href="http://driftoysterbar.com/index.html" target="_blank">Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar</a> 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. <a href="tel:(770)%20635-7641" target="_blank" value="+17706357641">770-635-7641</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://driftoysterbar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877112000&usg=AFQjCNHHIwLbt92AAXxEEfbIdfBzQhmlpw" href="http://driftoysterbar.com/" target="_blank">driftoysterbar.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Multiple Locations</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The folks at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/index&source=gmail&ust=1496374877112000&usg=AFQjCNGwLHZ_NwuuzlAiWv0X8GUvfQ9ajA" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/index" target="_blank">Ray’s Restaurants</a> pride themselves on event spaces and menus that add up to memorable events. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysontheriver/home&source=gmail&ust=1496374877112000&usg=AFQjCNGYB9nBuLH7CC7K6gpdJ_MLxxpC0g" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysontheriver/home" target="_blank">Ray’s on the River</a> 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. <a href="tel:(770)%20955-1187" target="_blank" value="+17709551187">770-955-1187</a>. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home&source=gmail&ust=1496374877112000&usg=AFQjCNEgsm4APsXn_C7Xu7ik-3yRBk9Ilg" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home" target="_blank">Ray’s at Killer Creek</a> 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. <a href="tel:(770)%20649-0064" target="_blank" value="+17706490064">770-649-0064</a>. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home&source=gmail&ust=1496374877112000&usg=AFQjCNHwHB_qxxLT2M2mJ4DIzsfGhjKNgA" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home" target="_blank">Ray’s in the City</a> 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. <a href="tel:(404)%20524-9224" target="_blank" value="+14045249224">404-524-9224</a>. Last but not least, let <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysriobravo.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877112000&usg=AFQjCNH20eaoanzkwxkUcqgcwTaXovGQTA" href="http://www.raysriobravo.com/" target="_blank">Ray’s Rio Bravo</a> 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. <a href="tel:(770)%20612-2829" target="_blank" value="+17706122829">770-612-2829</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877112000&usg=AFQjCNEzMNomDSE_zk89ueS1_lW3nxlILQ" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">raysrestaurants.com</a>.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">BABALU TAPAS & TACOS TO OPEN FIRST ATLANTA LOCATION IN EARLY SUMMER</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">New Midtown Restaurant Offers Melodic Mix of Latin-Inspired Cuisine and Sharing-Style Fun </span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA – <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://eatbabalu.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877173000&usg=AFQjCNHXO7FgClv6-6qW3RVKvLYlwqVbUA" href="https://eatbabalu.com/" target="_blank">Babalu Tapas & Tacos</a> 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 <em>I Love Lucy</em>, 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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. ”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Signature guacamole made tableside with Hass avocado, sun-dried tomato, red and green onion, kosher salt, cilantro and lime juice, served with house chips</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pan Roasted Redfish: Rösti potatoes, smoked corn pico de gallo, red chili butter sauce</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">De Pato Taco: Duck confit, avocado mousse, yellow onions, cotija cheese, lime vinaigrette & cilantro</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Creole Shrimp & Grits: Gulf shrimp, garlic, herb Creole sauce, mushrooms, cilantro, Coldwater Creek grits, grilled country bread</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Margaritas, sangria, signature cocktails and a curated tequila selection accompany local craft beers and wines by the glass and bottle to complement the shareable menu, which is designed to inspire conversation, encourage camaraderie and promote good times.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">BABALU TAPAS & TACOS ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE TEAM FOR FIRST ATLANTA LOCATION </span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">for June Opening of Midtown Outpost</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA – <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://eatbabalu.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829620000&usg=AFQjCNHAUPFDe7LOqj2hNAyQy_shjc_jvg" href="https://eatbabalu.com/" target="_blank">Babalu Tapas & Tacos</a> 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Babalu </span></u></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://Atlanta.eatBABALU.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877173000&usg=AFQjCNG4WS8Xh0JMa9412JU76MBRp591sA" href="http://atlanta.eatbabalu.com/" target="_blank">Atlanta.eatBABALU.com</a>. Follow Babalu on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/BabaluAtlantaMidtown/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877173000&usg=AFQjCNGrD5W0cAIhM7WmpZws35jTnTVBHA" href="https://www.facebook.com/BabaluAtlantaMidtown/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.instagram.com/babalumidtown/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877173000&usg=AFQjCNFTiWPhs541pZ6YOY-efm4lgPGstw" href="https://www.instagram.com/babalumidtown/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/babalumidtown&source=gmail&ust=1496374877173000&usg=AFQjCNFkmMV90wDjAsvYz3-fFTDOfka9Dg" href="https://twitter.com/babalumidtown" target="_blank">Twitter</a> for additional updates.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">CHEF-RESTAURATEUR KEVIN GILLESPIE ANNOUNCES </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">REVIVAL’S NEW CHEF DE CUISINE NICOLE FREY EDWARDS</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Red Beard Restaurants Alum Shares Gillespie’s Passion for Seasonality and Southern Cuisine</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– Atlanta chef, restaurateur, speaker and cookbook author Kevin Gillespie is welcoming a new addition to the team at his popular Decatur restaurant <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877156000&usg=AFQjCNHg9LqZOxaKh5gwp-NA-vwKrAKY5A" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">Revival</a>: 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Revival is located at 129 Church Street in Decatur. The restaurant serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday beginning at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_998043057" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m.</span></span> and Sunday brunch from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_998043058" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></span> Reservations are accepted but not required and can be made <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/reservations/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877156000&usg=AFQjCNGZMJNOO3zWt95HYZSbBhTP6iGrtQ" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/reservations/" target="_blank">online</a> or by calling <a href="tel:(470)%20225-6770" target="_blank" value="+14702256770">470-225-6770</a>. Additional information can be found at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877156000&usg=AFQjCNHOzGOfIq8lRKWJ7RE0t1_bRhyFIg" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">revivaldecatur.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Red Beard Restaurants</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gunshowatl.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877156000&usg=AFQjCNHBzL919yZCeB5ezuZB4HjrCaxQ1g" href="http://www.gunshowatl.com/" target="_blank">Gunshow</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877156000&usg=AFQjCNHOzGOfIq8lRKWJ7RE0t1_bRhyFIg" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">Revival</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/yes/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877156000&usg=AFQjCNH1V7BHuUftQ2bQEEIDBpI60lcKEw" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/yes/" target="_blank">Communion Cantina</a>, his BBQ pop-up <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity&source=gmail&ust=1496374877156000&usg=AFQjCNGf9YP2VwVOiYSx48uwpRnfJvCJQw" href="https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity" target="_blank">Terminus City</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/Kevin-Gillespies-Gamechanger-1864131473819681/&source=gmail&ust=1496374877157000&usg=AFQjCNGpC7-cLuYBxZhHW6g3OO6dN5HCLQ" href="https://www.facebook.com/Kevin-Gillespies-Gamechanger-1864131473819681/" target="_blank">Gamechanger</a>, opening in August 2017 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and all of his <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.redbeardmerch.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877157000&usg=AFQjCNGXfMhVpScvMar31yi9oqIm-Z-Isg" href="http://www.redbeardmerch.com/" target="_blank">merchandise</a>. 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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.redbeardrestaurants.com&source=gmail&ust=1496374877157000&usg=AFQjCNEVpDCN9BCRECDOqGj1Uc6cDAK5wg" href="http://www.redbeardrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">redbeardrestaurants.com</a>.</span><br />
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<i><i>Enjoy a Delicious New Prix Fixe Menu Just in Time for Summer</i></i></div>
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<b>WHAT: </b>Now through the end of summer, <a href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/">Ray’s Restaurants</a> 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:<br />
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Artisan Field Greens – mixed local baby lettuce, candied pecans, dried cranberries, Statesboro </div>
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blue cheese, roasted onion balsamic dressing</div>
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Caesar – baby gem lettuce, shaved pecorino cheese, herb croutons, Caesar dressing<br />
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Ray’s Surf & Turf – 6-oz. filet mignon, 4-oz. lobster tail, Yukon Gold whipped potatoes ($37.95)<br />
Wild Salmon – 6-oz. cut, asparagus risotto, red wine butter ($32.95)<br />
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New York Cheesecake, raspberry coulis<br />
Chocolate Mousse Cake, chocolate sauce<br />
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Ray’s on the River<br />
6700 Powers Ferry Road (Sandy Springs)<br />
<a href="tel:(770)%20955-1187">770-955-1187</a><br />
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Ray’s in the City<br />
240 Peachtree Street NW (Downtown Atlanta)<br />
<a href="tel:(404)%20524-9224">404-524-9224</a><br />
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Ray’s at Killer Creek<br />
1700 Mansell Road (Alpharetta)<br />
<a href="tel:(770)%20649-0064">770-649-0064</a><br />
<a href="http://raysrestaurants.com/">raysrestaurants.com</a><br />
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Available during dinner nightly through the end of summer.<br />
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Price not inclusive of beverage, tax or gratuity. Prix fixe may not be split.</div>
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<em style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Five-Course Dinner and Wine Pairings on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1642636165" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 23</span></span></em></div>
</span><br /><b>WHAT:</b><br />Executive chef Mike Fuller of <a href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home">Ray’s at Killer Creek</a> 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.<br /><br />The wine dinner features the following menu:<ul style="text-align: left;">
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<li>Paired with King Estate Pinot Gris</li>
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<li><b>Copper River fish tacos, avocado, Sriracha aioli, cucumber, cilantro</b></li>
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<li>Paired with Jordan Chardonnay</li>
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<li><b>Copper River sockeye tataki, ginger-pickled apples, micro arugula</b></li>
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<li>Paired with Locations Corse Vermentino</li>
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<li><b>Whole smoked Copper River king salmon, lobster-Thai basil fried rice, clay pot kimchi, chile-lime glace</b></li>
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<li>Paired with Boedecker Athena Pinot Noir</li>
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<li><b>Flaming Baked Alaska, homemade strawberry ice cream, sponge cake, meringue</b></li>
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<li>Paired with Tom’s Spiked Cold Brew Coffee</li>
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Friday, June 23, 2017 at 7 p.m.<br /><br /><b>WHERE: </b><br />Ray’s at Killer Creek<br />1700 Mansell Road in Alpharetta<br /><a href="tel:(770)%20649-0064">770-649-0064</a><br /><a href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home">raysrestaurants.com</a><br /><br /><b>DETAILS: </b><br />$85 per guest, plus tax & gratuity. Space is limited. Reservations are required and can be made by calling <a href="tel:(770)%20649-0064">770-649-0064</a>. A credit card will be required to secure reservations.<br /></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">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 </span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Southeastern Destination for Craft Beverages Partners with Samuel Adams, Devils Backbone Brewing </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">and Ole Smoky Moonshine for Satisfying Summertime Specials </span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – 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, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tacomac.com&source=gmail&ust=1496472773093000&usg=AFQjCNHSWd09xVzBs3tcoM3fmGCQY15oVw" href="http://www.tacomac.com/" target="_blank">Taco Mac</a>announces four special summer promotions, including a partnership with <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.samueladams.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496472773093000&usg=AFQjCNGIQFLiHz5bwInnS4G-HPrc2Wh3JA" href="http://www.samueladams.com/" target="_blank">The Boston Beer Company</a> to pour one forward for veterans, new Beers of the Month for June, a giveaway to celebrate National Moonshine Day (<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1824635870" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 5</span></span>) and a new limited-time menu feature.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Pour One Forward:</strong> 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 <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1824635871" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">July 4</span></span> 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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://americandreamu.org/about/&source=gmail&ust=1496472773093000&usg=AFQjCNFsgJk8vssImM-Pq4_zmahNcx2w4Q" href="http://americandreamu.org/about/" target="_blank">American Dream U</a>, 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. </span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>June Beer of the Month: </strong>Each month Taco Mac partners with a different brewery to showcase new and exciting beers. June’s featured brewery is <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://dbbrewingcompany.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496472773093000&usg=AFQjCNE2EOP4RMO2HWMJOzUKJMeVFbhWeQ" href="http://dbbrewingcompany.com/" target="_blank">Devils Backbone Brewing Company</a>, and Taco Mac will pour the following:</span><ul>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Trail Angel - Bavarian-Style Hefeweisen - 4.9% ABV</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gold Leaf - Golden Lager - 4.5% ABV</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Vienna - Vienna-Style Lager - 5.2% ABV</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Eight Point - IPA - 6.2% ABV</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Taco Mac is also helping to support a partnership between Devils Backbone and the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.appalachiantrail.org/&source=gmail&ust=1496472773093000&usg=AFQjCNE0cVlZb6vm7W6RLNSLpbWaWEPGYA" href="http://www.appalachiantrail.org/" target="_blank">Appalachian Trail Conservancy</a>(ATC). For $10 each, guests can purchase a commemorative stainless steel camping pint to keep, filled with any Beer of the Month beer and good for a new Brewniversity credit. Pints are available all month long while supplies last, and incremental profits from these cups will be donated to the ATC to support its efforts in crafting adventures from Georgia to Maine.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Junkyard Dogs:</strong> 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.</span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">TACO MAC TAKES HOME FIRST PLACE IN ATLANTA BURGER WARS </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">AND EARNS LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS </span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlanta-Area Destination for Buffalo Wings, Craft Beers and Sports Viewing Excels </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">in Serving its Local Communities </span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153828620000&usg=AFQjCNEjk4TZWUdS_smvsYAg5XV4W4aijA" href="http://tacomac.com/" target="_blank">Taco Mac</a> 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.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304931" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 6</span></span>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://atlantaburgerwars.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153828620000&usg=AFQjCNHtZ0_yiSp9_KB7Pd6kn1gkFMwp8Q" href="http://atlantaburgerwars.com/" target="_blank">Atlanta Burger Wars</a> 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 <em>Food Network </em>airs the event on national television in September and can try this burger at all locations beginning in August.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On May 20, Taco Mac took home two awards at the first-ever <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.xorbia.com/events/sw/slingin-wings-festival/&source=gmail&ust=1497153828620000&usg=AFQjCNF4QlONwI3DnmL-iWdX275eaSj-FQ" href="https://www.xorbia.com/events/sw/slingin-wings-festival/" target="_blank">Slingin’ Wings Festival</a> 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><u>About Taco Mac</u></strong><br />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 <em>Atlanta Journal-Constitution</em>, <em>Jezebel</em> and Groupon and one of the five best sports bars in America by <em>ESPN</em>. Taco Mac is one of many portfolio companies owned by Dallas-based CIC Partners. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496472773093000&usg=AFQjCNFOpNO7Q8-Ovf6gWdwPvZ5UQVncsw" href="http://tacomac.com/" target="_blank">tacomac.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">DRIFT FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR LURES SUMMER DINERS WITH </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">WEEKLY CHEF’S CATCH MENU</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– Landlocked locals will rejoice in the latest menu news from <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://driftoysterbar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496472773683000&usg=AFQjCNEELvXpCa8vsoB0eHuXQLpNSY17WQ" href="http://driftoysterbar.com/" target="_blank">Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar</a>. Starting <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1824635876" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 5</span></span>, 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Chef’s Catch menu is $29 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Wine pairings may be added for $10. Available <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1824635877" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span>through Thursday, the menu changes each week and is announced on the restaurant’s <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/driftoysterbar/&source=gmail&ust=1496472773683000&usg=AFQjCNFjADK7vlh4ZCx5HuU6hiLzwV_j9w" href="https://www.facebook.com/driftoysterbar/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and via email every <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1824635878" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Located in The Avenue East Cobb at 4475 Roswell Road in Marietta, Drift serves lunch and dinner <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1824635879" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span> through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1824635880" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span>, with brunch and dinner <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1824635881" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Sunday</span></span>. For more information, call <a href="tel:(770)%20635-7641" target="_blank" value="+17706357641">770-635-7641</a> or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://driftoysterbar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496472773683000&usg=AFQjCNEELvXpCa8vsoB0eHuXQLpNSY17WQ" href="http://driftoysterbar.com/" target="_blank">driftoysterbar.com</a>.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar Introduces Summer Kids Menu</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Entree, Side and Drink – all for $3 for those 12 & under for a limited time</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.zinburger.com/&source=gmail&ust=1496472773670000&usg=AFQjCNETpEs6rE18QyfkOh0R6RuCuGwIrw" href="http://www.zinburger.com/" target="_blank">Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar</a><span style="background-color: white;">, the upscale burger restaurant, is giving parents an easy eating out choice this summer: award-winning flavor for their kids without breaking the bank.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Zinburger is offering their Summer Kids Menu for $3, normally priced at $7, though <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1824635892" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">July 31</span></span> at all 12 east coast locations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With the purchase of an adult entree, parents can treat their kids, ages 12 and under, to one of 10 options:</span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cheeseburger </span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chicken Strips</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Turkey Sloppy Joe</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">PB & J</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mac & Cheese</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Turkey Burger</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grilled Chicken Sandwich</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grilled Cheese</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Veggie Burger</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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. </span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">THE BIG KETCH SERVING LIMITED-TIME-ONLY CARIBBEAN SPECIALS</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Take Your Taste Buds on a Tropical Island Getaway throughout June and July</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHAT:</strong> <wbr></wbr> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">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:</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Available all day</span></u><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Coconut fried shrimp – butterflied with fresh coconut shavings and calypso sauce, served over a bed of mango jicama slaw ($8.95)</span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Island lobster cobb salad – chopped romaine, mango, goat cheese crumbles, macadamia nuts, tomatoes, island bean trio, lobster, jerked ranch dressing ($19.95)</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Available for lunch</u></span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Coconut shrimp po’ boy - with mango jicama slaw, calypso sauce ($11.95) </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Available for dinner</u></span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jerked red snapper, Caribbean-style red beans and rice, calypso sauce ($24.95)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">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)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Daily through July.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHERE:</strong> <wbr></wbr> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Big Ketch in Buckhead</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">3279 Roswell Road</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlanta, GA 30305</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Big Ketch on Canton Street</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1105 Canton Street</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Roswell, GA 3007</span><br />
<a href="tel:(770)%20993-5749" target="_blank" value="+17709935749"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">770-993-5749</span></a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">THE BIG KETCH HOSTS SUMMER LAWN PARTY ON CANTON STREET</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bring the Family for a Lowcountry Boil and Live Music to Kick Off Summer </span></em></div>
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<b>WHAT: </b><br />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.<br /><br /><b>WHEN: </b><br />June 25 from 5 to 8 p.m.</div>
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No reservations necessary.<br /><br /><b>WHERE: </b><br />The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill<br />1105 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075<br /><a href="tel:(770)%20993-5749">770-993-5749</a><br /><a href="http://www.thebigketch.com/">thebigketch.com</a></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">THE BIG KETCH SALTWATER GRILL IN BUCKHEAD OPENS SEAFOOD COUNTER </span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fresh Favorites To-Go from Atlanta’s Favorite Beach House </span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– Since opening its Buckhead doors in 2010, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497772037436000&usg=AFQjCNHIylCxjrI8BdlE784i8uE4cowdiQ" href="http://thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill</a> 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The seafood counter menu features favorites by the portion or by weight and includes the following:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">7-ounce fresh Gulf grouper ($13.99)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">7-ounce Chilean salmon ($7.99)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4-ounce lobster tail ($6.49)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dozen littleneck clams ($5.99)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">7-ounce fish of the day (market price)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prince Edward Island mussels ($3.99 per pound)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dry pack scallops, 10-20 count ($12.49 for half a pound)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Peel-and-eat shrimp, 26-30 count ($13.99 per pound)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Raw, shell-on shrimp, 26-30 count ($11.99 per pound)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Available only at the Buckhead location (3279 Roswell Road, <a href="tel:(404)%20474-9508" target="_blank" value="+14044749508">404-474-9508</a>), The Big Ketch’s seafood counter is open the same hours as the restaurant: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1642636181" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 10 p.m.</span></span> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1642636182" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> through Thursday and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1642636183" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 11 p.m.</span></span>Friday and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1642636184" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span>.</span><br />
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<b>About The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill</b><br />Who doesn't love a day at the beach? That's the spirit behind <a href="http://www.thebigketch.com/">The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill</a> – 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 <a href="http://www.thebigketch.com/">thebigketch.com</a>.</div>
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<em>Incentives Include Early Bird Pricing and Gift Bags for First 300 Grand Tasting Experience Purchasers</em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – The early bird gets some delicious discounts when <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tasteofatlanta.com&source=gmail&ust=1497772037387000&usg=AFQjCNGmfCmS0fvwHisLC1XeY1pmiFdFhQ" href="http://www.tasteofatlanta.com/" target="_blank">Taste of Atlanta</a> 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 <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1642636172" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> or <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1642636173" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> 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 <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1642636174" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> or <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1642636175" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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.”</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA RESTAURANTS SERVE UP DAD-FRIENDLY SPECIALS AND EVENTS</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Give Dad a Father’s Day to Remember this <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304944" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 18</span></span></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – 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 <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304945" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, June 18</span></span>, 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!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl&source=gmail&ust=1497153829573000&usg=AFQjCNFfHWQdLi8ACV2rStG03o9kxhS1nw" href="https://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl" target="_blank">American Cut</a> at The Shops Buckhead is serving its dad-approved <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304946" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> prime rib dinner from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304947" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">4 to 9 p.m.</span></span>, 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). <a href="tel:(770)%20415-9766" target="_blank" value="+17704159766">770-415-9766</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl&source=gmail&ust=1497153829573000&usg=AFQjCNFfHWQdLi8ACV2rStG03o9kxhS1nw" href="https://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl" target="_blank">americancutsteakhouse.com/<wbr></wbr>buckhead.atl</a>. Finish off the meal upstairs at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.regentcocktailclub.com/atlanta&source=gmail&ust=1497153829573000&usg=AFQjCNHzPKuZMO_QvPbIuLXBmX_4rhktHw" href="https://www.regentcocktailclub.com/atlanta" target="_blank">The Regent Cocktail Club</a>, which hosts Sunset <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304948" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span>, featuring elegant handmade cocktails, gorgeous city views and music by DJ EU from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304949" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">3 to 11 p.m.</span></span> <a href="tel:(770)%20414-9961" target="_blank" value="+17704149961">770-414-9961</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.regentcocktailclub.com/atlanta&source=gmail&ust=1497153829573000&usg=AFQjCNHzPKuZMO_QvPbIuLXBmX_4rhktHw" href="https://www.regentcocktailclub.com/atlanta" target="_blank">regentcocktailclub.com/atlanta</a><wbr></wbr>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.jefestacos.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829573000&usg=AFQjCNEwscjty0Myu-ibggvNvL5Al0_Kww" href="http://www.jefestacos.com/" target="_blank">Jefe's Tacos & Tequila</a>, 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. <a href="tel:(404)%20963-6205" target="_blank" value="+14049636205">404-963-6205</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.jefestacos.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829573000&usg=AFQjCNEwscjty0Myu-ibggvNvL5Al0_Kww" href="http://www.jefestacos.com/" target="_blank">jefestacos.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829573000&usg=AFQjCNEOGB0A3npNuLf6jP_0t3FR3-lNoA" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</a> 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). <a href="tel:(770)%20817-0161" target="_blank" value="+17708170161">770-817-0161</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829573000&usg=AFQjCNEOGB0A3npNuLf6jP_0t3FR3-lNoA" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">miltonscuisine.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Multiple Locations</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829573000&usg=AFQjCNGKLONJrhglUU22YpOD9Fdxhq7wVA" href="http://thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">The Big Ketch</a>, 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. <a href="tel:(404)%20474-9508" target="_blank" value="+14044749508">404-474-9508</a> (Buckhead), <a href="tel:(770)%20993-5749" target="_blank" value="+17709935749">770-993-5749</a> (Roswell), <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829573000&usg=AFQjCNGKLONJrhglUU22YpOD9Fdxhq7wVA" href="http://thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">thebigketch.com</a>.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/index&source=gmail&ust=1497153829573000&usg=AFQjCNF2LK00KZGBUKtHwW9a1S0iMpSwGQ" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/index" target="_blank">Restaurants</a> are a Father’s Day staple thanks to its stellar brunch buffets. At Ray’s on the River <a href="tel:(770)%20955-1187" target="_blank" value="+17709551187">(770-955-1187</a>), 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 <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304950" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></span> 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 <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304951" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></span> 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 <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304952" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></span> Each restaurant offers its own à la carte dinner menu from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304953" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 to 9 p.m.</span></span>, with appetizing steak options. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com&source=gmail&ust=1497153829573000&usg=AFQjCNHcykFPYIZwj7OIaGswQCrjPLm2SA" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">raysrestaurants.com</a>.</span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">For fun Atlanta-area restaurants with a twist this Father’s Day or any day, try the following:</span></strong><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829573000&usg=AFQjCNFeblkg4CU2Io8Xnf2Af_fWr1Rwyg" href="http://5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5Church Atlanta</a> 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 <a href="tel:(404)%20400-3669" target="_blank" value="+14044003669">404-400-3669</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829573000&usg=AFQjCNFeblkg4CU2Io8Xnf2Af_fWr1Rwyg" href="http://5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5churchatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.k-pub.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829573000&usg=AFQjCNF2cGxXgM6-VI5gDSjmcJpm93IoWw" href="http://www.k-pub.com/" target="_blank">Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub</a>’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. <a href="tel:(404)%20474-9600" target="_blank" value="+14044749600">404-474-9600</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.k-pub.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829573000&usg=AFQjCNF2cGxXgM6-VI5gDSjmcJpm93IoWw" href="http://www.k-pub.com/" target="_blank">k-pub.com</a>.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/communion/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829574000&usg=AFQjCNGZiVWmkLdyA_9T1jq6wRwFtWKarQ" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/communion/" target="_blank">Communion Cantina</a>, 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. <a href="tel:(470)%20225-6770" target="_blank" value="+14702256770">470-225-6770</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/communion/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829574000&usg=AFQjCNGZiVWmkLdyA_9T1jq6wRwFtWKarQ" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/communion/" target="_blank">revivaldecatur.com/communion</a>. </span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thefederalatl.com&source=gmail&ust=1497153829574000&usg=AFQjCNEKDmeV_B1jLdRcSr5EEGv76i2V8A" href="http://thefederalatl.com/" target="_blank">The Federal</a> serves <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304954" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> brunch from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304955" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 a.m. to 2 p.m.</span></span> and dinner from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304956" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5-9 p.m.</span></span>, 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 <em>his</em> grill skills. <a href="tel:(404)%20343-3857" target="_blank" value="+14043433857">404-343-3857</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thefederalatl.com&source=gmail&ust=1497153829574000&usg=AFQjCNEKDmeV_B1jLdRcSr5EEGv76i2V8A" href="http://thefederalatl.com/" target="_blank">thefederalatl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Craving fresh seafood? <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://driftoysterbar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829574000&usg=AFQjCNFYJb3uvuNZ1Jzw0SFCtb5P1Czswg" href="http://driftoysterbar.com/" target="_blank">Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar</a> features a fresh Maine lobster bar that will reel in dads from all over town. <a href="tel:(770)%20635-7641" target="_blank" value="+17706357641">770-635-7641</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://driftoysterbar.com/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1497153829574000&usg=AFQjCNFYNiqUoblVqb1Z0EEhnbF8ZEjuYA" href="http://driftoysterbar.com/index.html" target="_blank">driftoysterbar.com</a></span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.mytakorea.com&source=gmail&ust=1497153829574000&usg=AFQjCNH_I6XXZUVv8HuQgZw5_ZJuHJJykQ" href="http://www.mytakorea.com/" target="_blank">Midtown Takorea & Ssam Bar</a> on Juniper Street is a fun alternative for <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304957" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> dining, open <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304958" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">noon to 10 p.m.</span></span> Executive chef Tomas Lee’s BBQ pork sliders are a Korean spin on dad’s favorite backyard barbecue meal. <a href="tel:(404)%20532-1944" target="_blank" value="+14045321944">404-532-1944</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.mytakorea.com&source=gmail&ust=1497153829574000&usg=AFQjCNH_I6XXZUVv8HuQgZw5_ZJuHJJykQ" href="http://www.mytakorea.com/" target="_blank">mytakorea.com</a>.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.hobnobatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829574000&usg=AFQjCNEkbCBTpOA6jUYSrcPJu-SMyHtkRA" href="https://www.hobnobatlanta.com/" target="_blank">HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern</a> 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. <a href="tel:(404)%20968-2288" target="_blank" value="+14049682288">404-968-2288</a> (Midtown; 404-464-8971 (Brookhaven); <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.hobnobatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829574000&usg=AFQjCNEkbCBTpOA6jUYSrcPJu-SMyHtkRA" href="https://www.hobnobatlanta.com/" target="_blank">hobnobatlanta.com</a>.</span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Make it an all-day event!</span></strong><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://exploreroswell.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829574000&usg=AFQjCNFQOnm6gi3ESKpKuXbg3A_OqM7tgg" href="http://exploreroswell.com/" target="_blank">ExploreRoswell.com</a></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>5CHURCH ATLANTA HOSTS FIRST ANNIVERSARY PARTY ON <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304933" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">JUNE 22</span></span>, </strong><strong>SHOWS GRATITUDE FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT </strong></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Midtown Restaurant Celebrates with Special Prix Fixe Menu, Musical Entertainment and Champagne Toast</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – On <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304934" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, June 22</span></span>, owner Ayman Kamel and his team are celebrating the first anniversary of Midtown hotspot <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829590000&usg=AFQjCNEKkvGALC8szC0UpCT2vZhY6pCoVg" href="http://5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5Church Atlanta</a>. 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The schedule of events on June 22 begins with seated dinner reservations from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304936" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m. to 10 p.m.</span></span> 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Charred octopus, white beans, chorizo, smoked paprika vinaigrette</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lobster carbonara, spring peas, guanciale, tagliatelle</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wild mushroom risotto, shiitake and beech mushrooms, spring peas, parmesan, black truffle</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lamb lollipops, chocolate demi-glace, roasted sweet potato fingerlings, baby tri-colored carrots</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">S’mores floating island, toasted chocolate cream-filled meringue, vanilla crème anglaise, graham streusel</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Live entertainment from Nice Guys DJs begins at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304937" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">8 p.m.</span></span>, and the late-night festivities kick off at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1256304938" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 p.m.</span></span> with a Champagne toast. Guests can expect other special entertainment surprises all night long as 5Church Atlanta celebrates its first year in business. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“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.” </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About 5Church Atlanta </span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://instagram.com/5ChurchAtlanta&source=gmail&ust=1497153829590000&usg=AFQjCNHa2o4wfWmvZ9al4wfwxNKqvj9XaA" href="https://instagram.com/5ChurchAtlanta" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/pages/5Church-Atlanta/1473784472918912?fref%3Dts&source=gmail&ust=1497153829590000&usg=AFQjCNHeBVC_OOB3_JSbSPtMygEqRCPWAg" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/5Church-Atlanta/1473784472918912?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.twitter.com/5ChurchATL&source=gmail&ust=1497153829590000&usg=AFQjCNEbCUtwFKSZAdd4mOdr0NqTSWAU-g" href="http://www.twitter.com/5ChurchATL" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. For additional information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1497153829591000&usg=AFQjCNFNfaqrrdMbBEFpm_pRfpwVA5jvMQ" href="http://www.5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5churchatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Two Thursday evenings ago, my guest & I were invited to dine at Midtown Takorea and Ssam Bar located in the heart of Midtown between 5th and 6th Street on Juniper (a HUGE thank you & shout out to Morgan & ML+A and Takorea teams). For those of you that are unfamiliar with Takorea, a play on the Spanish word taqueria (taco shop), the restaurant evolved from the popular Hankook Taqueria near Georgia Tech, under the leadership of Chef Tomas Lee, a Culinary Institute of America graduate and well-seasoned executive chef with a 12-year history with Buckhead Life from 1990-2002. Wanting to combine his Korean-American heritage and bring the fusion taco truck craze to the East Coast, Chef Lee opened Hankook Taqueria in 2009, followed by Midtown Takorea in 2011 and two other locations in Dunwoody and Athens, 2014 and 2017, respectively. While each location offers the Korean-Mexican fusion menu that Atlantans have grown to love over the years, if you're wanting to try something you won't find anywhere else in Midtown or at any other Takorea location, then you've got to jet towards the one on Juniper Street ASAP! The new build-it-yourself Ssam bar (ssam means "wrapped" in Korean) offers marinated pork tenderloin and short ribs, along with flavorful banchan side dishes, fresh green leaf lettuce, pickled veggies and </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">is as authentic as it gets! Additionally, your Wednesday nights are about to get a WHOLE lot better, especially since they're now Korean Fried Chicken Nights (pics below & reservations via Open Table or by calling 404-532-1944 are highly encouraged!). With </span>the<span style="font-family: inherit;"> being said, c</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">oming from a couple of self-proclaimed Korean cuisine connoisseurs, you can bet that my guest and I were beyond excited to get a sneak peek of Chef Lee's homemade Korean flair and fare! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">☆Exterior <span style="font-size: x-small;">*pardon the awful lighting*</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Tempura Sweet Potatoes (Korean yellow sweet potatoes with sweet chili aioli): In Korea, tempura sweet potatoes are by far, some of the best selling street snacks available and for good reasons too! They're filling and delicious, just like Takorea's version! The batter was nice and crunchy, while the sweet potato inside maintained its slight firmness with each and every bite. And just when I thought munching on my favorite childhood snack was enough, their sweet chili aioli blew me away! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Korean Fried Chicken (</span><b style="font-family: inherit;">WEDNESDAYS ONLY</b><span style="font-family: inherit;">): What's not to love about some lipsmackin' fried chicken? Whether you're from the South or just love anything deep fried, you'll certainly love Takorea's take Korean Fried Chicken, or KFC, as they say. Although I typically prefer my KFC to be </span></span>sautéed with the sauce, I like that Takorea gives its customers the option of using the sauce as a dipping sauce rather than it being sautéed with the fried chicken. This option gives everyone, including children, the option to eat their fried chicken as is, which is great! On to the fried chicken itself, my guest and I not only enjoyed the hearty crunch of the batter, but we also found the succulent white and dark meat inside even more mouthwatering! While I thought the chicken on its own was fantastic, the sweet and spicy gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) added a touch of heat and spice.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Fried Rice: Along with the KFC special (priced at $60), diners also receive a large cast iron skillet full of tasty fried rice complete with carrots, scallions, green peppers, onions and topped with two fried eggs. Simple, but delicious and a nice accompaniment to the fried chicken!</span></span></div>
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As you can probably tell, both my mom & I had a phenomenal dining experience at Takorea! Coming from someone who was born and raised in S. Korea (my mom!) and someone who was raised in a part-Korean household (me!), we didn't know how or if Takorea could meet up to our expectations. Don't worry though, I'm very happy to report that they did! From the moment we entered, we were immediately greeted and seated in the "outdoor" area, separate from the bar and main dining rooms. Within a few minutes of being seated, Chesa, the general manager, welcomed us and brought over both the standard and tasting menus. Before we could even take a glance at our menus, Chesa informed us that the kitchen was already prepping our fried chicken and ssam orders to spare us the waiting time (SO AWESOME! It's almost like she knew I skipped lunch that day due to a work meeting!) and that we could feel free to order anything else on the menu we'd like to try. Moments after, our server, Djenne, introduced herself and walked us through their menu. Not only did she do an incredible job taking care of us throughout the evening, but she also made some fabulous recommendations (i.e. tempura sweet potatoes and Elvis sundae) and was just overall, very genuine, sweet and attentive! Luckily, we arrived and dined right before the dinner rush, so our order didn't take long at all, which is always a plus since I was ready to chow down! Both Djenne and Chesa made sure to check up on us to see how everything was and that we had everything we needed---these two lovely gals seriously went above and beyond made us feel right at home! As for the interior decor, it's got a warehouse chic meets modern eclectic type of vibe to it. The area where we sat had garage-type windows that I assume can be opened when the weather's nice complete with metal chairs, pipes running through the ceiling and dark wooden tables and floors. The main dining and bar areas are much more colorful and loud with its playful decor, spiked light fixtures and funky knick-knacks adorning the multicolored walls. Personally, I love that the decor here matches Takorea's diverse menu. I mean, after all, it's a fusion of Korean and Mexican cuisine! So whether you're grabbing some grub and brew with your guys, mingling with your girlfriends or simply bringing your family in for a nice and relaxing lunch or dinner, Takorea is the place to go! They're easily one of those "any time, any day" types of restaurants, which are the BEST kinds to be, especially since these types of places can be so find to hard in the Midtown area! Despite Takorea's surrounding upscale neighborhood, it's extremely comforting knowing that you can get superior service, food and drinks all at an equally affordable price and in a family-friendly environment. So what are ya'll waiting for? You know you <strike>want</strike> NEED ssam {play on the word 'some'} Takorea in your lives! Thank you again to Morgan & the ML+A and Midtown Takorea teams, especially Chesa and Djenne, for inviting my guest and I out for a fantastic meal! We can't wait to come back and get SSAM more, get it? ;)<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– The team behind Tin Lizzy’s Cantina, Gypsy Kitchen and The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill is offering an immersive dining experience in Cuban culture with the opening of Beni’s Cubano at 4475 Roswell Road in The Avenue East Cobb next month. Beni’s Cubano pairs authentic Cuban cuisine with fast and friendly service and is scheduled to land in Marietta in May.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Beni’s Cubano is our way of exposing guests’ palates to the island of Cuba with authentic dishes and a genuine sense of hospitality. We want our guests to come back not just for the food, but also for the experience,” says executive chef Cesar Velazquez.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Featuring home-style Cuban cooking with a chef’s touch, the cuisine at Beni’s incorporates authentic recipes showcasing the robust, bold flavors of Cuba in every bite. Guests also will be able to sip on traditional cocktails or a Cuban coffee as they would in Havana.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The restaurant space is quaint and inviting, but the atmosphere reflects the festive Cuban culture. Beni’s décor features some traditional elements along with some unexpected surprises. As guests enter Beni’s, they will step back in time to the heydays of Santiago and Havana, captivated by Latin style and sounds both past and present.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“At Beni’s, we want to transport diners to a place that is charming, warm and inviting,” says Velazquez. “Our goal is to give guests the experience of authentic Cuban cuisine and culture so they genuinely feel well-traveled after a meal with us.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For additional updates on Beni’s Cubano, follow the restaurant on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/pg/Benis-Cubano-601849216679129/about/&source=gmail&ust=1494645880394000&usg=AFQjCNFxtSEwbuspodExIKXM5PuG3W9yEg" href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/Benis-Cubano-601849216679129/about/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA’S BEST RESTAURANTS CATER TO SPRING AND SUMMER CELEBRATIONS</strong><br /><em>Catering Options Make for a Feast without the Fuss </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA– It’s that time of year for weddings, graduations, family reunions and other festive catered affairs, and several of Atlanta’s top restaurant destinations are ready to help make <em>your</em> party the destination with catering menus and packages to fit any budget.</span><br />
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<strong>When the occasion calls for a true fiesta:</strong><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.jefestacos.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNGueW7BxPEY4-DJZaKVdb1_hArzig" href="http://www.jefestacos.com/" target="_blank">Jefe's Tacos & Tequila</a>, Brookhaven’s lively neighborhood taco stop, has custom catering options that highlight Jefe’s classic gourmet tacos, specialty dishes, appetizers, soups and salads. For catering orders, call <a href="tel:(404)%20963-6205" target="_blank" value="+14049636205">404-963-6205</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.jefestacos.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNGueW7BxPEY4-DJZaKVdb1_hArzig" href="http://www.jefestacos.com/" target="_blank">jefestacos.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With a taco bar buffet ($24.95 per person) or grilled fajita bar buffet ($31.95 per person), <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysriobravo.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNEKM584gWW2Zccr55idhHmmZM_Pvg" href="http://www.raysriobravo.com/" target="_blank">Ray’s Rio Bravo</a> Events offers a fresh, festive catering option for groups of 20 or more. Special buffet enhancements include quesadillas, mini burritos and enchiladas. A frozen margarita machine is also available for rent. For more information, call <a href="tel:(404)%20527-6631" target="_blank" value="+14045276631">404-527-6631</a> or email <a href="mailto:cityevents@raysrestaurants.com" target="_blank">cityevents@raysrestaurants.com</a><wbr></wbr>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Check out <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNEm4PoMzb_mip5Q3RfT2JJpif1YBA" href="http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/" target="_blank">Tin Lizzy's Cantina</a> for a spicier FlexMex fiesta with a variety of taco fixings, grilled chicken, seasoned pork, cantina salads and margarita mix (sorry, tequila not included). Deliveries require a $100 minimum order; delivery fee applies outside 5-mile radius. Prices exclude taxes and gratuity, and 24-hour notice is appreciated. For more information, email <a href="mailto:catering@tinlizzyscantina.com" target="_blank">catering@tinlizzyscantina.com</a>. <a href="tel:(404)%20668-8757" target="_blank" value="+14046688757">404-668-8757</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNG9bpNuwJGJXSkwR38EAtSVfyeucQ" href="http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/" target="_blank">tinlizzyscantina.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willys.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNEUq4Fhlp1cBaY6gW_wHX2K4vq3Rw" href="http://www.willys.com/" target="_blank">Willy's Mexicana Grill</a> provides cheese dip, guacamole, salsa, chips, burritos and crowd-pleasing catering options like build-your-own taco, fajita or nacho bars. Ten-person minimum on catering orders. For a full list of Tex-Mex flavors, view the menu at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willys.com/catering-menu&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNEqGwzVilYYmeXsGoFLNhXeG_uUng" href="http://www.willys.com/catering-menu" target="_blank">willys.com/catering-menu</a>. Order online or call <a href="tel:(404)%20422-7107" target="_blank" value="+14044227107">404-422-7107</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willys.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNFusAcw7YEXuo8XZUPrEI6xcvTdOw" href="http://www.willys.com/" target="_blank">willys.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong>When it needs to be finger-lickin’ good:</strong><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://smokebellybbq.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNG0l0AAUQLUHkw2BvWqq3LCdReUwA" href="http://smokebellybbq.com/" target="_blank">Smokebelly BBQ</a>, Atlanta’s leading purveyor of chef-crafted barbecue, serves up three tiers of mouthwatering options: “The Baron of BBQ” ($14 per person) with pulled pork and two sides of your choosing; “The Duke of Smoke” ($17 per person) with your choice of two meats and three sides; and “The King of ‘Cue” ($19 per person) with your choice of three meats and three sides. All three come with house barbecue sauce and sandwich buns. <a href="tel:(404)%20848-9100" target="_blank" value="+14048489100">404-848-9100</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://smokebellybbq.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNG0l0AAUQLUHkw2BvWqq3LCdReUwA" href="http://smokebellybbq.com/" target="_blank">smokebellybbq.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNFPN4LAeZbYevKYQ6sg8EquM_xZZw" href="https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity" target="_blank">Terminus City</a>, Kevin Gillespie’s pop-up barbecue restaurant, is available for on-site catering that includes pork, four sides, dessert and paper products for groups of 40 to 55 people. A two-week lead time is required on all orders. Visit the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNFPN4LAeZbYevKYQ6sg8EquM_xZZw" href="https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> for more information, and place orders by emailing <a href="mailto:terminuscity@gunshowatl.com" target="_blank">terminuscity@gunshowatl.com</a> or calling <a href="tel:(404)%20380-1886" target="_blank" value="+14043801886">404-380-1886</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.corsocoffee.com/catering&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNFBXQJBCHTsEiKK_KUF5vvW0ZCeLA" href="https://www.corsocoffee.com/catering" target="_blank">Corso Coffee’s</a> Italian-style coffee bar can bring La Dolce Vita to your “partito” with meat and cheese platters, sandwiches, smoked salmon, salads and more. Drop-off orders require a $150 minimum; 72 hours advance notice is required on all orders. Email <a href="mailto:dcevents@ldvatlanta.com" target="_blank">dcevents@ldvatlanta.com</a> for more information. <a href="tel:(678)%20553-9009" target="_blank" value="+16785539009">678-553-9009</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.corsocoffee.com/catering&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNFBXQJBCHTsEiKK_KUF5vvW0ZCeLA" href="https://www.corsocoffee.com/catering" target="_blank">corsocoffee.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNG11Vz-AvQUr9j43abZ-xAt4KOwoA" href="http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/" target="_blank">HOBNOB</a> in Midtown provides small bites like soft pretzels with warm dip or wings along with more substantial meals to share. HOBNOB makes a party a success with a full <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.communitashospitality.com/hobnob/catering.html&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNEuXS3DCCAx81up9KdpE86crH02QA" href="http://www.communitashospitality.com/hobnob/catering.html" target="_blank">catering</a> menu. <a href="tel:(404)%20968-2288" target="_blank" value="+14049682288">404-968-2288</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNG11Vz-AvQUr9j43abZ-xAt4KOwoA" href="http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/" target="_blank">hobnobatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Those craving chef Tomas Lee’s flavorful fast-casual take on Korean street food should consult the full <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.mytakorea.com/catering-menu/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNGUODiTr5GYPZTXDuyqN3A1xkiYPg" href="http://www.mytakorea.com/catering-menu/" target="_blank">catering menu</a>from <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.mytakorea.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNFEIMkE8eLgWuLVuOZotAAJTNDotw" href="http://www.mytakorea.com/" target="_blank">Midtown Takorea & Ssam Bar</a>. Options include a make-your-own-tako bar, tako party packs, burrito boxes, BBQ pork sliders and a selection of large snacks and sides including sesame fries and pork dumplings. <a href="tel:(404)%20532-1944" target="_blank" value="+14045321944">404-532-1944</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.mytakorea.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNFEIMkE8eLgWuLVuOZotAAJTNDotw" href="http://www.mytakorea.com/" target="_blank">mytakorea.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668244000&usg=AFQjCNFY633IkA8Dot9TfZAGAqEBO39-Rg" href="http://tacomac.com/" target="_blank">Taco Mac</a> is available to cater a graduation bash or family picnic with plentiful <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/party-platters/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668245000&usg=AFQjCNH2PVOKSt3Le3118usBvUFSZL4k8w" href="http://tacomac.com/party-platters/" target="_blank">party platters</a>. Choose from signature wings—50 of them, original, roasted or boneless—for $54.95; classic chips and dip (house-made salsa for $18.95 or spicy queso for $31.95); or party favorites like quesadillas, grilled chicken ranch wraps, Monterey chicken salad, hand-breaded tenders or the triple-play tray featuring boneless wings, mini-corndogs and onion rings (prices vary). Each platter feeds six to eight hungry guests. Order online and pick up at your favorite location. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.olo.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668245000&usg=AFQjCNGxtK7Rc4Rqn_u_JGbal5lreeQ3pA" href="http://tacomac.olo.com/" target="_blank">http://tacomac.olo.com/</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668245000&usg=AFQjCNGUO3KZG2MjeHaS7J_b4FZW3yM3ag" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" target="_blank">Sublime Doughnuts</a> can sweeten up any occasion with custom letter-shaped doughnut treats to spell out special messages. Select flavors only. Orders require 24 hours’ advance notice. <a href="tel:(404)%20897-1801" target="_blank" value="+14048971801">404-897-1801</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668245000&usg=AFQjCNGUO3KZG2MjeHaS7J_b4FZW3yM3ag" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" target="_blank">sublimedoughnuts.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">KEVIN GILLESPIE GIVES COMMUNION A MEXICAN TWIST:</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – Just in time for a Cinco de Mayo celebration, Atlanta chef, restaurateur, speaker and cookbook author Kevin Gillespie is opening <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/communion/&source=gmail&ust=1494645880387000&usg=AFQjCNHtNjIpaup4V7wTJimIYNQucJ12yg" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/communion/" target="_blank">Communion Cantina</a>, a Mexican-inspired beer garden and eatery behind his popular Revival restaurant in Decatur on Friday, May 5. In what is expected to be an annual change, this year the backyard bar will serve tacos, West Coast, Mexican, domestic and local beers and yes, margaritas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Opening a new restaurant every year is not an option for us but by changing Communion every season we can keep being creative and trying new things,” says Gillespie. “Next year it might be a Greek tavern!”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Formerly a German beer garden-inspired backyard, Communion reopens for the outdoor season as a casual Mexican cantina, serving five different varieties of tacos along with other Mexican staples such as chips and salsa, cheese dip and guacamole available for purchase from the backyard food truck. The bar sells beer and cocktails, including margaritas, sangria and frozen drinks like frosé and frozen mint juleps. The beer selection, both bottled and draft, features West Coast, domestic, local and Mexican brews.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We have listened to our guests and are providing lighter, snackier food,” Gillespie adds. “It’ll be simple and traditional; pay for what you buy with cash or credit card.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Guests are encouraged to follow Communion Cantina’s social media channels (<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/communiondecatur/&source=gmail&ust=1494645880388000&usg=AFQjCNEh2kol-eXJtW_5Iw7_Ok45oUab4w" href="https://www.facebook.com/communiondecatur/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.instagram.com/communiondecatur&source=gmail&ust=1494645880388000&usg=AFQjCNFAQRncluW0Ke_I62Z7SIzqdKYrww" href="https://www.instagram.com/communiondecatur" target="_blank">Instagram</a>) for information on a chance to win free tacos for the year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Communion Cantina opens Friday, May 5 at 4 p.m. behind Revival. Operating hours are Thursday from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002754" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 to 10 p.m.</span></span>(with Dirty South Trivia starting at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002755" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">8 p.m.</span></span>), Friday from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002756" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 to 10 p.m.</span></span>, Saturday from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002757" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1 to 10 p.m.</span></span> and Sunday from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002758" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1 to 9 p.m.</span></span> Groups may reserve tables or the whole backyard for parties.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Communion Cantina is an extension of Revival, offering an outdoor gathering spot for imbibing and socializing in the backyard of chef Kevin Gillespie’s Decatur restaurant. Perfect for enjoying a pre- or post-dinner drink when dining at Revival or for laid-back afternoon revelry on the weekends, Communion Cantina serves beer and cocktails as well as a small menu of Mexican food truck snacks. Casual entertainment such as cornhole and other games is also provided free of charge, and reservations are not needed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Revival and Communion Cantina are located at 129 Church Street in Decatur. For more information, call <a href="tel:(470)%20225-6770" target="_blank" value="+14702256770">470-225-6770</a>or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/communion&source=gmail&ust=1494645880388000&usg=AFQjCNHDxsF2eWNR1Q_4hObz28TC7z3omw" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/communion" target="_blank">CommunionDecatur.com.</a></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">SENIOR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR JIMMY PRINCE AND EXECUTIVE CHEF RYAN SMITH </span></strong><strong style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO FOOD 101</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beloved Sandy Springs Restaurant and Pioneer of New South Cuisine Overhauls Menu, </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prepares for 18<sup>th</sup> Anniversary</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA– <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://food101atl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669608000&usg=AFQjCNEG30mXdvJlznvgAP9_omXVGa-ASA" href="http://food101atl.com/" target="_blank">Food 101</a>, a Sandy Springs neighborhood staple and one of the first Southern restaurants to open in the city in 1999, announces two new additions to the team: senior operations director Jimmy Prince and executive chef Ryan Smith. Although Food 101 celebrates its 18<sup>th</sup> anniversary in November, these new hires are helping the restaurant continue its trailblazing efforts with cutting-edge comfort food that remains both Southern-inspired and seasonal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Senior operations director Jimmy Prince has 35 years of experience owning over 20 restaurants such as Fratelli di Napoli and Buffalo’s Cafe. Prince is passionate about interacting with staff and diners alike and spearheads the mission to ensure that Food 101 continues to serve the neighborhood as a warm and friendly gathering spot and a bastion for comfort food. Since joining the restaurant in January, he has focused on revamping the food and drink menus and making key hires to the front-of-house service staff and culinary teams.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Executive chef Ryan Smith, formerly the chef de cuisine at 101 Steak, has worked at three different 101 Concepts restaurants as well as Watershed on Peachtree in Atlanta and Southbound in Chamblee. His earlier career experiences at Food 101, Cibo e Beve and 101 Steak taught him to appreciate high-quality products and allow them to shine with simple preparations while giving him the room to experiment and grow as a chef. Smith also credits his time working under chef Joe Truex at Watershed for the development of his detail-oriented approach to simple dishes, and his time at Southbound for enabling him to fully spread his wings and discover his own culinary style. Now back at Food 101, Smith’s Southern-inspired dishes are clean, flavorful and focus on local ingredients.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With Smith’s arrival, guests can expect more seafood and vegetarian selections, new dinner options and streamlined lunch and brunch menus. Having worked at Food 101 as a sous chef in 2010, he has returned with his own style, updating the restaurant’s menus with dishes such as:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pan roasted Alaskan halibut with braised endive, ruby grapefruit and grapefruit vinaigrette ($36)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grilled skirt steak with smashed potato, oyster mushroom and herb and garlic sauce ($28)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Smoked pulled pork enchilada with jalapeño lime slaw, avocado, cilantro and Cotija cheese ($19)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sea scallop salad with avocado, grapefruit, sweet onion and citrus vinaigrette ($17)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fried NC catfish and grits with Gayla grits, escarole, sweet pepper broth and green tomato chutney ($13)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kale and mushroom farrotto with spring veggies, lemon and Parmiggiano ($12)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fried SMF chicken biscuit with buttermilk biscuit, garlic aioli and cheddar ($13)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">House cured and smoked salmon board served with bagel and traditional toppings ($14)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Also known for its prominent bourbon program at the Barrel Bar, weekly Wine Down Wednesdays, weekday happy hour specials and private event capabilities, Food 101 is truly a neighborhood gathering spot that offers both comfort and camaraderie for friends, families and nearby businesses.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Food 101 Sandy Springs is located at 4969 Roswell Road. Lunch is served Monday through Friday from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002713" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.</span></span> and on Saturday from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002714" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">noon to 4 p.m.</span></span>, with a mid-day menu offered weekdays from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002715" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">3-5:30 p.m.</span></span> Dinner is served <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002716" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.</span></span> Sunday through Thursday and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002717" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.</span></span> on Friday and Saturday. Sunday brunch is from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002718" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></span> For more information, call 404-497-9700 or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://food101atl.com/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1494645669608000&usg=AFQjCNE2MwlfdxD0BugpEIrsEewtWQdUMQ" href="http://food101atl.com/index.html" target="_blank">food101atl.com</a>. Additional updates are available on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/Food101SandySprings/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669608000&usg=AFQjCNGsPThVQawCIJmyj2kypWlB7aw6Ng" href="https://www.facebook.com/Food101SandySprings/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.instagram.com/food101atl/?hl%3Den&source=gmail&ust=1494645669608000&usg=AFQjCNGi0bt0TnwRR9gCvphN1ZK7FxUKvA" href="https://www.instagram.com/food101atl/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/Food101Atlanta&source=gmail&ust=1494645669608000&usg=AFQjCNFoZGvv4Vh7qsd-b9nKdzht1hKySg" href="https://twitter.com/Food101Atlanta" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About 101 Concepts</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.101concepts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669609000&usg=AFQjCNHnxpSdwCacVQblZBGhSTCZjNrVyA" href="http://www.101concepts.com/" target="_blank">101 Concepts</a> is an Atlanta-based restaurant group whose owners rely on the dynamic combination of friendship and shared work ethic for the success of their 10 restaurants. Partners Steve Buero, Chris Segal and Phil Roness first met while working the New York City restaurant scene as Iona College roommates. In 1999, they established a business partnership and found their niche in friendly, neighborhood restaurants and pubs. Today, the trio owns <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.food101atl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669609000&usg=AFQjCNFauzMk1R72U0wM61F2feNq5XPmYQ" href="http://www.food101atl.com/" target="_blank">Food 101</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://ciboatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669609000&usg=AFQjCNFFa94EZ-22PnSONyXTJhiVtn3Qjg" href="http://ciboatlanta.com/" target="_blank">Cibo e Beve</a> in Sandy Springs, Castleberry Hill barbecue joint <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.smokeringatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669609000&usg=AFQjCNGaC3caX4icu2f0ngszBRIcb1uORg" href="http://www.smokeringatlanta.com/" target="_blank">Smoke Ring</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.101steakatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669609000&usg=AFQjCNGl676kfq5qquh3VCck6BoohSen4w" href="http://www.101steakatl.com/" target="_blank">101 Steak</a> in Vinings, plus five metro-Atlanta locations of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.meehanssandysprings.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669609000&usg=AFQjCNFCqV5BRsaJcfmTkMr26wY9fy-GDA" href="http://www.meehanssandysprings.com/" target="_blank">Meehan’s Public House</a>. In 2014, 101 Concepts also obtained <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.restaurantparadis.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669609000&usg=AFQjCNFqLbqaR_oPEs_XiFGs_GZluk2ctg" href="http://www.restaurantparadis.com/" target="_blank">Restaurant Paradis</a> in Rosemary Beach, Florida. For more information and restaurant addresses, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.101concepts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669609000&usg=AFQjCNHnxpSdwCacVQblZBGhSTCZjNrVyA" href="http://www.101concepts.com/" target="_blank">101concepts.com</a>.</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Seoul of the South Food Tours launch <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002742" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 13</span></span><u></u><u></u></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">(Gwinnett County, GA)<span style="color: black;"> - </span>Explore Gwinnett announces <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.exploregwinnett.org/seoulofthesouth&source=gmail&ust=1494645669983000&usg=AFQjCNHUzD-XA4Uwxe6P62OBskFnOl0knA" href="https://www.exploregwinnett.org/seoulofthesouth" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Seoul of the South Korean Food Tours</a>, a food tour by trolley, to introduce, explore and celebrate various Korean dishes and restaurants in Gwinnett.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Explore Gwinnett will offer four public tours this year: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002743" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 13</span></span>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002744" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 24</span></span>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002745" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">August 19 and September 30</span></span>. Diners have the opportunity to visit four Korean restaurants or bakeries (rotating each tour) to experience various dishes, a chef greeting and Korean culture and cuisine tips at each stop. Tickets for all tour dates are available for purchase now.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Additionally, attendees can expect a K-Swag Bag featuring a Korean beauty product, Korean snacks, a Korean Dining Guide with additional restaurant recommendations and more. Past participating restaurants include The Stone Grill, Breaker's, Harue Food & Cafe, Tree Story Bakery & Cafe and Arte 3. Restaurants for each 2017 tour will be announced prior to the tour. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“In 2016, we tested the waters by inviting journalists, hoteliers and bloggers on a Korean food tour,” says Lisa Anders, executive director of Explore Gwinnett. “The Gwinnett Place and Suwanee dining districts are known regionally and nationally as the place for authentic Korean food, and our tours confirmed it – our guests loved it, and we knew immediately that we wanted to offer these same tours to the public.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sarah Park of Explore Gwinnett, a native Korean foodie with a vast knowledge of Atlanta’s ever-changing dining scene, will lead the tours.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Anders continues, "We are working to showcase high-quality restaurants that would pique a visitor’s curiosity. Our hope is that the Seoul of the South Food Tour is another memorable experience that both our residents and visitors can enjoy, return home and share with others.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tickets are $50 per person, and a limited number of tickets are available for each tour. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.exploregwinnett.org/seoulofthesouth&source=gmail&ust=1494645669983000&usg=AFQjCNHUzD-XA4Uwxe6P62OBskFnOl0knA" href="https://www.exploregwinnett.org/seoulofthesouth" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">See website</a> for other stipulations and guidelines.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Please contact us for interviews with Explore Gwinnett staff or participating restaurant owners. See previous tour photos<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.exploregwinnett.org/seoulofthesouth/whatothersthink&source=gmail&ust=1494645669983000&usg=AFQjCNGFVe78TL9DLFSEwKxxbE_Z94Wm5w" href="https://www.exploregwinnett.org/seoulofthesouth/whatothersthink" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">here</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">THE FEDERAL LETS PATRONS STEAK CLAIMS EARLY ON 50-DAY DRY-AGED MANHATTAN STRIP</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA– Acclaimed Atlanta chefs Shaun Doty and Lance Gummere have a tender spot for their carnivore customers. That’s why the two, who recently opened <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thefederalatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645670927000&usg=AFQjCNGRTeiIrkMdZmh-vvG1eAuRoQYajA" href="http://www.thefederalatl.com/" target="_blank">The Federal</a> in Midtown with a selection of steakhouse traditions on the menu, are working with <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.buckheadbeef.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645670927000&usg=AFQjCNGIkf-LlpQBO0qOAB3p_cflqHmpvQ" href="http://www.buckheadbeef.com/" target="_blank">Buckhead Beef</a> to dry age their 16 oz. certified black Angus steaks for an unheard-of 50 days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now available, the Crescent Avenue restaurant offers guests an opportunity to taste this 50-day dry-aged Manhattan strip steak ($68) on their next dinner visit. The Manhattan is a premium lean cut known for its marbling, tenderness and flavor. Quantities are extremely limited.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When dry aging, beef is placed in a carefully controlled environment that offers cool temperatures and relatively high humidity. This process breaks down enzymes while allowing excess moisture to evaporate, which results in very concentrated and complex flavors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Most restaurants dry age their beef for an average of 28 days,” says Doty. “Our 50-day dry-aged steaks are going to have even more intense flavor, making it a meal to remember and a rare treat for steak connoisseurs.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Federal is located at 1050 Crescent Avenue between 11<sup>th</sup> and 12<sup>th</sup> Streets and serves weekday breakfast and lunch, dinner Tuesday through Saturday and brunch Saturday-Sunday. Reservations may be made via <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.opentable.com/r/the-federal-atlanta&source=gmail&ust=1494645670927000&usg=AFQjCNGRgUsu0zjwcFeYC0EKJenlvRvaWA" href="http://www.opentable.com/r/the-federal-atlanta" target="_blank">OpenTable</a>. Two-hour validated parking is available next to the restaurant in the 1010 Midtown Parking deck, and additional paid parking is on Crescent Avenue. Valet parking is offered at the corner of 11<sup>th</sup> and Crescent Avenue Thursday through Saturday. For additional information, call <a href="tel:(404)%20343-3857" target="_blank" value="+14043433857">404-343-3857</a> or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thefederalatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645670927000&usg=AFQjCNGRTeiIrkMdZmh-vvG1eAuRoQYajA" href="http://www.thefederalatl.com/" target="_blank">thefederalatl.com</a>. Follow The Federal on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/TheFederalATL/&source=gmail&ust=1494645670927000&usg=AFQjCNGGjds7eAxc074jeCWw8RIj2j6X_w" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheFederalATL/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.instagram.com/thefederalatl/&source=gmail&ust=1494645670927000&usg=AFQjCNE0wxO4MvjNKvcP4wLIQvR0dF7J5w" href="https://www.instagram.com/thefederalatl/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/thefederalatl/&source=gmail&ust=1494645670927000&usg=AFQjCNHcVF5yYa3kYxvMA-zGEMEA0pzj-A" href="https://twitter.com/thefederalatl/" target="_blank">Twitter</a> for further updates.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">2017 DATES ANNOUNCED FOR POPULAR GARDEN DINNER SERIES<br />AT MILTON’S CUISINE & COCKTAILS </span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Executive Chef Derek Dollar Shares Bountiful Harvest from Milton’s Acre Beginning <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002762" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 21</span></span></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645880435000&usg=AFQjCNGueT5f9wW2PJzaEJu8W5BXwjA8Wg" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</a> launched its popular <strong>Garden Dinner Series</strong> in 2013, and the al fresco evenings have grown into one of the most sought-after tickets in town. Executive chef Derek Dollar loves sharing straight-from-the-vine dining experiences from Milton’s Acre, the restaurant’s 1-acre garden, and is excited to announce this year’s spring and fall dates for the series, which kicks off <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002763" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 21</span></span>. Dinners on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002764" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 4</span></span>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002765" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sept. 24 and Oct. 15</span></span> round out the year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We have about 90 different varieties of heirloom fruits, vegetables and herbs growing in Milton’s Acre, and every spring we look forward to setting the garden table to share the harvest with our guests,” says Dollar. “It’s always a beautiful night when you’re dining under the stars.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The evenings begin with passed hors d’oeuvres and libations, as well as an opportunity to tour Milton's Acre. Then, the soothing sounds of a cellist play alongside a memorable four-course meal of inspired comfort foods served family style and accompanied by wine pairings. Menu items may include delicate squash blossoms stuffed with prosciutto and cream cheese or pimiento cheese and crawfish; or roast duckling with fingerling sweet potatoes, oyster mushrooms, heirloom snap beans and candied pecan apple butter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Garden Dinners begin at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002766" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">6 p.m.</span></span>, and tickets are $125 per person, per dinner. Tickets are nonrefundable <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002767" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">within 48 hours</span></span> of the event and include hors d’oeuvres and cocktail reception, dinner with wine pairings, tax and gratuity. To purchase, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645880435000&usg=AFQjCNGueT5f9wW2PJzaEJu8W5BXwjA8Wg" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">miltonscuisine.com</a>. Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails is located at 800 Mayfield Road in Milton. For more information, call <a href="tel:(770)%20817-0161" target="_blank" value="+17708170161">770-817-0161</a>.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">A Taste of the Highlands Announces 14<sup>th</sup> Annual Food Festival<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">All-inclusive culinary tasting event returns sponsored by Fifth Group Restaurants to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>ATLANTA</b>– <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tasteofthehighlands.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645898894000&usg=AFQjCNH3-L63tAp0euamrJn6EVaODSzryQ" href="http://www.tasteofthehighlands.com/" target="_blank">A Taste of the Highlands</a>, a culinary event highlighting the best bites and beverages of the Virginia-Highland neighborhood and beyond, announces that tickets are now available for the 14<sup>th</sup> annual festival in John Howell Park on <b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002785" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, May 13</span></span></b>, from <b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002786" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2 to 5 p.m</span></span></b>. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The longest-running, completely volunteer-organized food event in the city will return in 2017 after a one year hiatus sponsored by <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.fifthgroup.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645898894000&usg=AFQjCNFzUGzK2cA0VJDIusnMll4PtJxh2Q" href="http://www.fifthgroup.com/" target="_blank">Fifth Group Restaurants</a>, the esteemed restaurant group behind noteworthy Atlanta concepts <b>South City Kitchen</b>, <b>Ecco</b>, <b>Lure</b>, <b>Alma Cocina</b>, <b>La Tavola</b> and <b>The Original El Taco</b>. All proceeds from the event will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, supporting various initiatives including critical care equipment, emergency transport vehicles and patient and family support services.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We are extremely excited to kick off the 14<sup>th</sup> A Taste of the Highlands event this year and hope to raise our largest donation to date for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta” said Pace Leake Parsons, Intown Friends/A Taste of the Highlands chairman. “With the help of our incredible sponsors, volunteers, restaurants and beverage partners, we’re back with a bang this year to serve up an exceptional community and culinary driven experience to the residents of Virginia-Highland and beyond.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A Taste of the Highlands general admission ticket-holders will enjoy unlimited food and drinks from more than 30 Atlanta restaurants and beverage partners as they enjoy live music from Atlanta-based group Caleb Warren and the Perfect Gentleman. Those who purchase the full VIP experience will also gain access to a separate, streamlined entrance, a tented area with exclusive tastings, premium beer and wine, extra seating, separate reserved restrooms and a $25 gift certificate to Fifth Group Restaurants. VIP guests will also enjoy the service of designated beverage attendants throughout the event to avoid waiting in line.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Fifth Group has always been committed to supporting the vibrant Virginia-Highland community,” said <b>Fifth Group Restaurants partner Robby Kukler</b>. “With two restaurants in the neighborhood, La Tavola and El Taco, I think I speak for our full team when I say that we are overjoyed for A Taste of the Highlands to return this year in support of a great cause.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In 2015, A Taste of the Highlands raised almost $38,000 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. With the support of attendees, volunteers, title sponsor Fifth Group Restaurants and other sponsors, including Terrapin Beer Co., Rubicon, Gas South, Times 3, SBX Technologies and the Hauser Family Foundation, the event hopes to far surpass that amount in 2017.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tickets for the event may be purchased online through Friday, May 12, and a limited amount will be available at the event on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002787" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, May 13</span></span>, for an additional fee. The first 150 general admission tickets will be sold at a $10 discount. Following the promotion, general admission tickets can be purchased for $60. VIP tickets will be sold for $100 and must be purchased in advance. Student discounts and children’s tickets are also available. To purchase tickets and learn more about the festival, please visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tasteofthehighlands.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645898894000&usg=AFQjCNH3-L63tAp0euamrJn6EVaODSzryQ" href="http://www.tasteofthehighlands.com/" target="_blank">www.tasteofthehighlands.com</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>About Fifth Group Restaurants</u></b><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The legacy began in 1993 when Robby Kukler, Steve Simon and their partner Kris Reinhard opened South City Kitchen on Crescent Avenue in the heart of midtown Atlanta. A continued focus on innovation and growth led to the development of South City Kitchen Vinings and Buckhead, La Tavola Trattoria, Ecco, The Original El Taco, Alma Cocina, Lure, and one of the South’s most renowned catering and event design companies, Bold American Events. These successful concepts make up Fifth Group Restaurants, Atlanta’s award-winning chef and community driven hospitality group.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">MARLOW’S TAVERN SPRINGS FORWARD WITH NEW CROP OF COCKTAILS AND DISHES</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Farm to Fork Approach Adds Fresh Items to Menu at Atlanta’s Favorite Tavern</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– Nothing says spring like freshly harvested garden vegetables. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645670443000&usg=AFQjCNE_jVM0FtXUWqhXbWGGuMVGLkTTDA" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">Marlow’s Tavern</a> is welcoming the spring season with new features on both the food and drink menus beginning April 18. Marlow’s Tavern executive chef, CEO and co-founder John C. Metz and his research and development director Ben Krawiecki have been listening to their local food sources and experimenting in the kitchen to bring the new palate- and wallet-pleasing plates to the menu.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Georgia has become famous for its rainbow trout. We’ll be pairing it with cauliflower, green beans, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, poke and charred scallions. Our pan-roasted version is incredibly light, a perfect complement to a warm spring or summer day,” says Metz.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Of course, what would spring be without something sumptuous to sip? Thanks to Rick Blumberg, manager of adult beverages for Marlow’s Tavern, guests can taste fresh cocktail concoctions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Our guests have always raved about our mojitos,” Blumberg says. “For the spring, we’ve added a blackberry mojito to the menu, combining mint with berry syrup. I have a feeling it’s going to become a tavern favorite.”</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tavern Salad: Shaved fennel, radish, spiced seeds, citrus dressing</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tuna Nicoise Salad: Large-sliced tuna saku, arugula, roasted tomatoes, green beans, fingerling potatoes, Kalamata olives, sliced egg, chopped parsley, potato sticks, lemonette dressing</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grilled Chicken Stack: Herb-marinated chicken, served with roasted fingerling potatoes, rosemary, thyme, blistered grape tomatoes, artichokes, baby arugula, green beans lemonette, parslied olive oil</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Black and Blue Steak: Grilled beef tenderloin, Field greens, pickled red onion, tomato carpaccio, crumbled gorgonzola, sliced scallions, gorgonzola dressing</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fried Banana Split: Phyllo-wrapped banana, panko crusted, vanilla ice cream, chocolate, strawberry & caramel sauces with salted caramel whipped cream</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Blumberg has also added new wines and beers to their well-stocked portfolio. “Imagine sipping on a glass of Conundrum White Blend or Belleruche Rose with one of the specials our kitchen team has whipped up. I’d say that’s a rather perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening.”</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Marlow’s Tavern</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Marlow’s Tavern was established in November of 2004 with the opening of its first location in Alpharetta, Ga., and has continued to grow over the years, adding several Atlanta-area 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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://marlowstavern.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645670443000&usg=AFQjCNFyHRPxCx4F3V-kvUd-AJLeIpB6bA" href="http://marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">marlowstavern.com</a>. </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">TACO MAC BRINGS MORE BREWS AND BUFFALO WINGS TO THE SUNNY SOUTH: NEW LOCATION OPENING IN MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA THIS MAY</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– Known for providing best-in-class wings, the most craft on draft and the best sports-watching environment, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tacomac.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645670057000&usg=AFQjCNGuiEjfNfiQINYWeTs8Mh_hVmbwkQ" href="http://www.tacomac.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Taco Mac</a> is now bringing a new freestanding restaurant to the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://southpointretail.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645670057000&usg=AFQjCNH6cRjT6kiILtSRdPPgHX8j5GnvuQ" href="http://southpointretail.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">South Point Shopping Center</a> in McDonough, Georgia, this May. The McDonough location is a brand new prototype and is the first new Taco Mac location to open <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002619" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">in two years</span></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We are very excited to bring Taco Mac’s seamless blend of family-friendly dining and favorite neighborhood sports bar with 120 taps and 72 HDTVs to McDonough,” says CEO Greg Lippert. “We’ve listened to our guests and are now offering more food, beverage and event options than ever before. We’re excited to launch our new, state-of-the-art restaurant prototype that showcases Taco Mac as a leader in craft on draft and the best place to watch all sports.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The first location for Henry County, the new McDonough restaurant is just under 6,300 square feet and located at South Point Exit 218, GA Hwy 20, in an upscale retail and dining destination in one of the nation’s fastest growing counties. The industrial chic-inspired design includes features that reflect the brand’s roots – sports and beer – and include elements like an exterior wall made from beer kegs, reclaimed barn wood finishes and a state-of-the-art audio and visual system that includes Harmon Cardon speakers, 12” Sunfire subwoofers, 72 HDTVs and a video wall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Guests can look forward to special events for both <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/brewniversity/&source=gmail&ust=1494645670057000&usg=AFQjCNHLQNrXWFzbDPPWs8SOOiK7HzCs5g" href="http://tacomac.com/brewniversity/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Brewniversity</a> members and McDonough neighbors leading up to the opening. The new Taco Mac location will also work closely with local brewery partners for a planned series of local beer events and special tappings within the first few weeks of opening.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Founded in Atlanta in 1979 as a Buffalo wings restaurant, Taco Mac has grown to 30 locations in Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. While that flavorful wing is still the thing, and one of the key reasons guests keep coming back for more, the entire restaurant team has elevated listening to guests to an art form, continually refreshing their successful model and introducing new food, beverage and event offerings.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">MAY THE BEST BREW WIN: TACO MAC HOSTS 5<sup>th</sup> ANNUAL SOUTHERN HOME BREWER’S CHALLENGE</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Southeastern Destination for the Most Craft on Draft Partners with Reformation Brewery for Atlanta-Area Pro-Am Competition in June/July</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– After nearly 40 years of providing award winning wings, the most craft on draft and the best sports-watching environment, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tacomac.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645668232000&usg=AFQjCNGQ9evINVCt2HVQxsqUhpJJQ31LHA" href="http://www.tacomac.com/" target="_blank">Taco Mac</a> is also capturing the attention of home brewers. This summer, the Atlanta institution is joining forces with Woodstock, Georgia-based <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://reformationbrewery.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668232000&usg=AFQjCNHbPKnPK7LEK_HxurWyw7bdnE4ovA" href="http://reformationbrewery.com/" target="_blank">Reformation Brewery</a> to host the <strong>5<sup>th</sup> annual Southern Home Brewer’s Challenge</strong>, an exciting pro-am competition where one winning recipe will be produced by Reformation and sold at Taco Mac restaurants across the Southeast this fall. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We have always been an expert in beer selection, and the Southern Home Brewer’s Challenge is another way for us to stay true to our roots while also working with one of our top local brewing partners,” says Beverage Director Adam Anacker. “Many of our guests are involved in the home brewing community, and together with Reformation Brewery we want to provide an environment that encourages their skills along with some friendly competition.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Throughout June and July, beer submissions will be accepted at Atlanta-area Taco Mac locations (eligible dates and locations listed below). A panel of judges, made up of representatives from Taco Mac and Reformation, along with other Atlanta-area beer luminaries, will judge the submissions in July and announce a winner on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002634" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">July 22</span></span>. Reformation will then fine-tune the winning recipe to work within its brew system specifications, and the final recipe will go into commercial production with a targeted release date of November 2017 as Taco Mac’s Beer of the Month.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">All beer submissions must include two 12-ounce bottles (large bottles and growlers are not permitted) and have an accompanying <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://tmacrestaurants-my.sharepoint.com/personal/egilmer_tmacrestaurants_com/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?guestaccesstoken%3DbpKdBKfO7rABCZJ60dcf6m0U4t%252bKt1DCAKrhMOD0JFc%253d%26docid%3D1_19953fa009a7648af8c3729ddbcf3448e%26wdFormId%3D%257B9E500CE9%252DA5C7%252D4BF3%252DBA20%252D0EF91A87EF71%257D&source=gmail&ust=1494645668232000&usg=AFQjCNE95tcxKtnw4EycSNVW00fbyZ9NuA" href="https://tmacrestaurants-my.sharepoint.com/personal/egilmer_tmacrestaurants_com/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?guestaccesstoken=bpKdBKfO7rABCZJ60dcf6m0U4t%2bKt1DCAKrhMOD0JFc%3d&docid=1_19953fa009a7648af8c3729ddbcf3448e&wdFormId=%7B9E500CE9%2DA5C7%2D4BF3%2DBA20%2D0EF91A87EF71%7D" target="_blank">information sheet</a>. Ingredients used must be readily available since a large quantity of the winning beer will be produced. Ale styles are preferred due to Reformation’s brewery equipment. Submissions will be accepted between <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002635" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5-8 p.m.</span></span> at the following locations only on the specified dates, during which there will be a Taco Mac representative on site to receive the samples:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Additional details on the 2017 Southern Home Brewer’s Challenge are available on Taco Mac’s <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/event/2017-southern-home-brewers-challenge/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668232000&usg=AFQjCNHmLNgbr-tqn69eICDWmFJ-_3c8gg" href="http://tacomac.com/event/2017-southern-home-brewers-challenge/" target="_blank">website</a>. Reformation Brewery is located at 500 Arnold Mill Way, Suite A, in Woodstock, Georgia. For more information, call <a href="tel:(678)%20341-0828" target="_blank" value="+16783410828">(678) 341-0828</a> or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://reformationbrewery.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645668232000&usg=AFQjCNHbPKnPK7LEK_HxurWyw7bdnE4ovA" href="http://reformationbrewery.com/" target="_blank">reformationbrewery.com</a>.</span><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Limited-Time-Only Offerings and New Menu Additions in the Lineup Starting May 3</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – The Southeast’s go-to restaurant for the best sports viewing environment, the most craft on draft and award-winning Buffalo wings is winding up for warmer weather with an innovative menu and a new selection of limited-time offerings. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tacomac.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645669656000&usg=AFQjCNFt6HGpcU9SnJhjRAviNIxDJ9VqQg" href="http://www.tacomac.com/" target="_blank">Taco Mac</a> will introduce these food and beverage items on Wednesday, May 3, giving fans even more reasons to visit this perennial favorite.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Guest feedback is paramount in helping us continually refresh our menu,” says CEO Greg Lippert. “For instance, we are bringing back an MVP appetizer that was offered during the March basketball tournaments and turning it into a regular menu item due to the dish’s popularity.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The <strong>Three Pointer</strong> is a trio of Taco Mac’s favorite appetizers, including mozzarella sticks, onion rings and NEW fried pickles served with house-made marinara and Buffalo ranch for dipping ($8.99). Other new additions to the daily menu that are sure to be just as sought-after include:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Hot</strong> <strong>Dang Shrimp:</strong> Crispy panko-breaded shrimp served with sweet chili dipping sauce ($7.99/appetizer or $9.99/entrée)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Classic Street Taco:</strong> Seasoned ground beef, Taco Mac queso, romaine, cheddar cheese and pico de gallo ($9.99/trio)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Taco Mac’s new limited-time specials include shareable starters, a healthy salad option, new signature burgers and classic entrées such as the following:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>The</strong> <strong>Perimeter</strong> <strong>Burger: </strong>order it “ITP Style” (cheese stuffed inside the burger) or “OTP Style” (cheese on the burger)! Ghost chili pepper cheese, fresh guacamole, sautéed poblano peppers, bacon-caramelized onions and mayo. Served with fries. ($9.99)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Wings on Tap</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>Chili</strong> <strong>Mango</strong> <strong>Dry</strong> <strong>Rub</strong><strong>:</strong> Taco Mac’s premium fresh, never frozen wings marinated in a Samuel Adams Boston Lager brine for 12 hours then fried and tossed in a chili mango dry rub. Served with ranch or blue cheese and choice of classic side. ($9.99/six wings)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Red</strong> <strong>Zone</strong> <strong>Fries</strong><strong>:</strong> crispy French fries topped with ground taco beef, Taco Mac queso, cheddar jack, pico de gallo and fresh jalapeños. ($8.99)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Chili</strong> <strong>Mango</strong> <strong>Salmon</strong> <strong>Salad</strong>: grilled salmon seasoned with a chili mango dry rub, fresh field greens, arugula, cucumber, avocado, queso fresco and mango pico de gallo. Drizzled with mango-citrus vinaigrette. ($14.99)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Salmon</strong> <strong>Skillet</strong>: grilled salmon seasoned with choice of chili mango or Korean black garlic dry rub. Served sizzling on a skillet, topped with mango pico de gallo and served with roasted Parmesan zucchini. ($14.99)</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The restaurant’s limited-time beverage offerings are also growing thanks to a partnership with Herradura Tequila. A new flight of Herradura Blanco, Reposado and Hand-Selected Double Barrel Reposado ($14) will be available along with four new Herradura Barrel Select Margaritas in traditional, strawberry, black cherry and watermelon flavors ($12).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Pinpointing guests’ values and what they’re looking for in a dining experience leads to guest loyalty and ultimately inspires Taco Mac’s growth,” adds Lippert. “Our new menu features a lot of fresh, bold flavors to suit the season alongside the go-to dishes everyone craves.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><u>About Taco Mac</u></strong><br />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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669656000&usg=AFQjCNFsqkQeBMeOvEK3hfQlPtQAbnFwnw" href="http://tacomac.com/" target="_blank">tacomac.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">SUBLIME DOUGHNUTS THINKS OUTSIDE THE [CEREAL] BOX </span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>FOR A SWEET <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002648" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">SATURDAY</span></span> MORNING SURPRISE</strong><br /><em>Cereal Doughnuts Make Limited Weekly Appearance at Atlanta’s Home for Chef-Crafted Pastries</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– What’s more fun than finding the prize hidden in the cereal box? When the surprise IS the cereal box! <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645669241000&usg=AFQjCNG3hTzeZ8na5WNvnJi4pzMWW3wu5g" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" target="_blank">Sublime Doughnuts</a> is giving guests a sweet pairing for their weekend cartoons with a new featured doughnut that changes weekly: the <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002647" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> Morning Cereal doughnut.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Atlanta bakeshop beloved for its funky doughnuts has a knack for making guests feel like kids again, giddy with excitement over owner Kamal Grant’s innovative flavors. Now, Grant makes a trip to the grocery store every <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002649" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span>morning to purchase two boxes of cereal at random – one box goes to the shop’s Midtown location and the other goes to the North Druid Hills location. Then, each shop creates a limited supply of special cereal doughnuts based on the chosen box. Flavors could include any cereal from Cap’n Crunch to Kellogg’s Raisin Bran.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sublime begins churning out the doughnuts at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002651" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">7 a.m.</span></span> each <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002650" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> until the limited supply runs out, so arriving in pajamas is perfectly acceptable. After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SUBLIME DOUGHNUTS KEEPS ATLANTA COOL WITH CUSTOM ICE CREAM FLAVORS</strong><br /><em>City’s Home for Chef-Crafted Doughnuts Serves Up Delicious, Frozen Treats</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – With winter finally in the rearview mirror, Atlantans are once again embracing the tastes and traditions that come with warmer temperatures. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645670418000&usg=AFQjCNEKOlJfzDsld2wPJYqZZEh7uvevKw" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" target="_blank">Sublime Doughnuts</a> keeps fans cool by offering high-quality, handcrafted ice cream scoops at both locations.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Atlanta bakeshop beloved for its fun, funky doughnuts is also the city’s premier spot for delicious homemade ice cream. And each scoop is imbued with the same passion and flair for imaginative flavors that have made Sublime the sweetheart of the metro area’s confectionary scene. Sublime’s ice cream boasts inventive takes on classic tastes, and chef-driven offerings inspired by popular cookies, candy bars and other well-known treats.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Making ice cream is very different from making doughnuts,” Sublime founder Kamal Grant says. “But they’re both delicious, and they both make people happy, and that’s what it’s all about for us. Our goal is always the same: to provide our guests with flavors, textures and quality they can’t get anywhere else.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sublime offers a regular roster of tried-and-true favorites including vanilla bean, mega chocolate, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, strawberry rosé, peach Riesling, Reese’s peanut butter, white chocolate Oreo and limoncello. In addition, the bakeshop features a rotating selection of flavors that includes chocolate chip mint, coffee, strawberry cheesecake, orange dream, Heath bar, butter pecan, red velvet, Nestle, Butterfinger, Kit Kat, birthday cake and salted caramel.</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Sublime Doughnuts:</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645670418000&usg=AFQjCNEKOlJfzDsld2wPJYqZZEh7uvevKw" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" target="_blank">www.sublimedoughnuts.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>GIVE MOM A BREAK THIS MOTHER’S DAY</strong><br /><em>Atlanta Restaurants Serving Memorable Specials and Events </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – Mother’s Day is all about showing that special mom in your life how much you appreciate everything she’s done for you or your children over the years. Atlanta’s best restaurants are making it easy with a stellar lineup of bounteous brunches, boundless buffets and spectacular specials. Call now to reserve your spot on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002678" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 14</span></span>, and show her just how much she means to you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy a scrumptious brunch buffet at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669264000&usg=AFQjCNE0yu5OO_0edleBqmd91Bu1IBkmEA" href="http://5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5Church Atlanta</a> from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002679" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9 a.m. to 4 p.m.</span></span> All moms receive one free mimosa. Price is $35 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under (tax not included). <a href="tel:(404)%20400-3669" target="_blank" value="+14044003669">404-400-3669</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669264000&usg=AFQjCNE0yu5OO_0edleBqmd91Bu1IBkmEA" href="http://5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5churchatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hobnobatlanta.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645669264000&usg=AFQjCNG99I4habMxd0uZSv8Pg0cEzjodOw" href="http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/" target="_blank">HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern</a> is giving out roses to all mothers who come in <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002680" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Sunday</span></span>. The Midtown favorite serves its popular brunch menu from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002681" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.</span></span> and $17 bottomless mimosas from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002682" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">12:30 to 4 p.m.</span></span> There’s live music from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002683" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1 to 4 p.m.</span></span> and half-price wings from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002684" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">4 to 10 p.m.</span></span> Mom doesn’t get <em>all </em>the fun—it’s also Family <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002685" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> Funday, so kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of an adult entrée from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002686" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">4 to 10 p.m.</span></span> <a href="tel:(404)%20968-2288" target="_blank" value="+14049682288">404-968-2288</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hobnobatlanta.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645669264000&usg=AFQjCNG99I4habMxd0uZSv8Pg0cEzjodOw" href="http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/" target="_blank">hobnobatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Buckhead</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Treat your special lady to the <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002687" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> prime rib dinner at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl&source=gmail&ust=1494645669264000&usg=AFQjCNGhHPY4m9uwMTz2FBnzKq39Dbt5cg" href="https://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl" target="_blank">American Cut</a> from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002688" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">4 to 9 p.m.</span></span>, featuring a 12 oz. dry aged prime rib served with beef jus, horseradish sauce and choice of side. Cost is $52 per person (not including tax and gratuity). <a href="tel:(770)%20415-9766" target="_blank" value="+17704159766">770-415-9766</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl&source=gmail&ust=1494645669264000&usg=AFQjCNGhHPY4m9uwMTz2FBnzKq39Dbt5cg" href="https://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl" target="_blank">americancutsteakhouse.com/<wbr></wbr>buckhead.atl</a>. Upstairs, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.regentcocktailclub.com/atlanta&source=gmail&ust=1494645669264000&usg=AFQjCNHoGU0dc_9ijQN1uZtjm7tbVO9vbg" href="https://www.regentcocktailclub.com/atlanta" target="_blank">The Regent Cocktail Club</a> offers half-price bottles of wine (for bottles up to $150 in value). <a href="tel:(770)%20414-9961" target="_blank" value="+17704149961">770-414-9961</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.regentcocktailclub.com/atlanta&source=gmail&ust=1494645669264000&usg=AFQjCNHoGU0dc_9ijQN1uZtjm7tbVO9vbg" href="https://www.regentcocktailclub.com/atlanta" target="_blank">regentcocktailclub.com/atlanta</a><wbr></wbr>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">Aria</a>, Gerry Klaskala’s Buckhead hotspot for a cutting-edge take on contemporary American cuisine, is normally closed on Sundays but is opening its doors to help you treat mom to a Mother’s Day dinner she’ll never forget. Dinner is served from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002689" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 to 9 p.m.</span></span> <a href="tel:(404)%20233-7673" target="_blank" value="+14042337673">404-233-7673</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.aria-atl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669264000&usg=AFQjCNHafrclaSGr7_E8ZftQk0GGFgKv7w" href="http://www.aria-atl.com/" target="_blank">aria-atl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Experience the best of both <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gk-atl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNHWKeWeMR3CN41Q1hx9g0S0KLZ0wg" href="http://www.gk-atl.com/" target="_blank">Gypsy Kitchen</a> <a href="tel:(404)%20939-9840" target="_blank" value="+14049399840">(404-939-9840</a>) and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNEVsS5NlXzwNsht38lqKNzRqjDheQ" href="http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/" target="_blank">The Southern Gentleman</a> <a href="tel:(404)%20939-9845" target="_blank" value="+14049399845">(404-939-9845</a>) as the sister restaurants host an epic all-you-can-eat buffet presented by chef Matthew Ridgway. Titled “Spain & Twain Await You,” this event combines the best of Gypsy Kitchen’s tour of the culinary traditions of Spain and The Southern Gentleman’s sophisticated take on Southern cuisine. Both restaurants are open from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002690" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 a.m. to 5 p.m.</span></span> Cost is $54.95 per person for adults and $19.95 for kids 12 and under. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sphospitality.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNHmRp35YnzNDfZeLVGg_VNkNawThQ" href="http://www.sphospitality.com/" target="_blank">sphospitality.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">North Fulton</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://food101atl.com/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNEgth5C0kmSD-sdeiugDdp4BzN--w" href="http://food101atl.com/index.html" target="_blank">Food 101</a> in Sandy Springs is offering a special Mother’s Day menu from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002691" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></span>, including butter Bibb salad, smoked salmon and arugula tart, raspberries and cream crêpes, apple cinnamon French toast casserole, grilled Atlantic salmon, lobster Cobb salad, sea scallops and grits, herb-roasted lamb shoulder and an 8 oz. filet Oscar. A select menu of brunch favorites is also available. The restaurant then serves its regular dinner menu from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002692" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5:30 to 9:30 p.m.</span></span> <a href="tel:(404)%20497-9700" target="_blank" value="+14044979700">404-497-9700</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://food101atl.com/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNEgth5C0kmSD-sdeiugDdp4BzN--w" href="http://food101atl.com/index.html" target="_blank">food101atl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Take mom to historic Crabapple for a farm-to-fork dining experience at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNFW-TCOhJsePFXtrEmj1Wt2Am3vkQ" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</a>. A three-course Mother’s Day menu is available for $38 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and features options such as beet cured salmon and avocado toasts, Southern fried chicken breast with buttermilk mashed potatoes and Andouille red eye gravy, shrimp and grits, a key lime pie mason jar and chocolate chess pie. <a href="tel:(770)%20817-0161" target="_blank" value="+17708170161">770-817-0161</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNFW-TCOhJsePFXtrEmj1Wt2Am3vkQ" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">miltonscuisine.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Multiple Locations</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy brunch buffet-style at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNE1Px2voKjHNLBRiMZyvgP8n-pw1w" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">Marlow’s Tavern</a> in Midtown, Northlake, East Cobb, Kennesaw and Vinings until <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002693" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">3 p.m.</span></span> (<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002694" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2 p.m.</span></span> in Vinings). Offerings may include made-to-order omelets, crab cake Benedict, French toast and scrambled eggs, among others. Other Marlow’s locations are featuring an à la carte menu boasting such items as chicken and waffles, lemon ricotta pancakes, shrimp and grits, “serious” steak and eggs, brunch cocktails and other favorites. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNE1Px2voKjHNLBRiMZyvgP8n-pw1w" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">marlowstavern.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNFNlHRdOSJhGT3TIcwc5xlLCTCGtg" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">Ray’s Restaurants</a> set the standard for lavish buffets in a setting mom will love. Whatever time of day your mother prefers, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysontheriver/home&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNFr5SLHr7ACglp9-YNvgVyfJQ3hRw" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysontheriver/home" target="_blank">Ray’s on the River</a> <a href="tel:(770)%20955-1187" target="_blank" value="+17709551187">(770-955-1187</a>) in Sandy Springs stands ready with a sumptuous spread of breakfast, brunch and dinner options as the day progresses (<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002695" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9 a.m. to 8 p.m.</span></span>) Cost is $45.95 per adult and $22.95 for children ages 5 to 10. In Alpharetta, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNEKbPTUd0zxI2MRrndgqS71n42eTw" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home" target="_blank">Ray’s at Killer Creek</a> <a href="tel:(770)%20649-0064" target="_blank" value="+17706490064">(770-649-0064</a>) is also open from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002696" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9 a.m.-8 p.m.</span></span>, serving a seemingly unending assortment of breakfast, brunch and dinner favorites. $39.95 for adults; $19.95 for children ages 5 to 10. Inside the Perimeter, downtown stalwart <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNHdcsnOIiODpgkHRLmjsnM78DmamA" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home" target="_blank">Ray’s in the City</a> <a href="tel:(404)%20524-9224" target="_blank" value="+14045249224">(404-524-9224</a>) offers an enchanting Mother’s Day brunch buffet from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002697" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.</span></span> and its regular à la carte dinner menu from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002698" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 to 8 p.m.</span></span> The buffet is $39.95 for adults and $19.95 for children ages 5 to 10. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNGaXn_TRLMnhpzeuPy6qZDG_s0-bg" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">raysrestaurants.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNFTETr5R1b-dMzhppD_F6-hmVZUqg" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" target="_blank">Sublime Doughnuts</a>, with locations at Georgia Tech and North Druid Hills, sweetens up the occasion with M-shaped A-Town Cream doughnuts to spell out “MOM.” <a href="tel:(404)%20897-1801" target="_blank" value="+14048971801">404-897-1801</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNFTETr5R1b-dMzhppD_F6-hmVZUqg" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" target="_blank">sublimedoughnuts.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">All moms visiting <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willysmexicanagrill.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNFUkr0M_icAhTjOEM-K9VAWfIMXgw" href="http://www.willysmexicanagrill.com/" target="_blank">Willy's Mexicana Grill</a> on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002699" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 13 and 14</span></span> receive a coupon for $5 off any order of $15 or more to use for a future visit through the end of the month. Those restaurants closed on weekends will hand out cards on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002700" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday, May 12</span></span>. Excludes airport location. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willys.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNGgjKPq03Cn9wG_Bc3hInXhVU3Wlg" href="http://www.willys.com/" target="_blank">willys.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">In addition, the following Atlanta-area dining spots are available to show you and your mom a wonderful time on Mother's Day or any other weekend:</span></strong><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002701" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> dining at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.jefestacos.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNF-txOJ8MHiLc3wwIUrNsOBw8PT_A" href="http://www.jefestacos.com/" target="_blank">Jefe's Tacos & Tequila</a>, located in the Town Brookhaven development, means brunch through dinner treats as well as bottomless mimosas from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002702" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">12:30 to 3 p.m.</span></span> On Mother’s Day, all moms receive one free mimosa during brunch. <a href="tel:(404)%20963-6205" target="_blank" value="+14049636205">404-963-6205</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.jefestacos.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNF-txOJ8MHiLc3wwIUrNsOBw8PT_A" href="http://www.jefestacos.com/" target="_blank">jefestacos.com</a>.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Brookhaven’s <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.k-pub.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNEpnoQrV5mPWSbZZuux5vtVbFGyAg" href="http://www.k-pub.com/" target="_blank">Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub</a> is open as usual, offering its regular array of brunch, gourmet pizza and comfort food favorites. <a href="tel:(404)%20474-9600" target="_blank" value="+14044749600">404-474-9600</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.k-pub.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNEpnoQrV5mPWSbZZuux5vtVbFGyAg" href="http://www.k-pub.com/" target="_blank">k-pub.com</a>.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.mytakorea.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNEX8hAKl9Z3chBfh9db9t0_aulSGA" href="http://www.mytakorea.com/" target="_blank">Midtown Takorea & Ssam Bar</a> on Juniper Street is a fun alternative for Mother’s Day dining, open <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002703" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">noon to 10 p.m.</span></span> <a href="tel:(404)%20532-1944" target="_blank" value="+14045321944">404-532-1944</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.mytakorea.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNEX8hAKl9Z3chBfh9db9t0_aulSGA" href="http://www.mytakorea.com/" target="_blank">mytakorea.com</a>.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://rizeartisanpizza.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNG3zIWsjlodTqykaPB9a_NErURsHg" href="http://rizeartisanpizza.com/" target="_blank">Rize Artisan Pizza + Salads</a> in Poncey-Highland now serves <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002704" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> brunch from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002705" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 2 p.m.</span></span>From frittatas to breakfast sandwiches and breakfast pizzas, it’s sure to be a new favorite brunch destination on Mother’s Day and every <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002706" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span>. <a href="tel:(404)%20334-0500" target="_blank" value="+14043340500">404-334-0500</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://rizeartisanpizza.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNG3zIWsjlodTqykaPB9a_NErURsHg" href="http://rizeartisanpizza.com/" target="_blank">rizeartisanpizza.com</a>.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In East Cobb, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.eatatseed.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNFXEgsO59gRuoNR5nYli_0pxsBNPA" href="http://www.eatatseed.com/" target="_blank">Seed Kitchen & Bar</a> <a href="tel:(678)%20214-6888" target="_blank" value="+16782146888">(678-214-6888</a>) and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://driftoysterbar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNFj5QE6nbowBPsb49PVk2wFcdwn5w" href="http://driftoysterbar.com/" target="_blank">Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar</a> <a href="tel:(770)%20635-7641" target="_blank" value="+17706357641">(770-635-7641</a>) are offering their regular brunch menus, with Mother’s Day specials to be announced.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Drop anchor at either location of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNFvCKtsIJhMHE7Kf1NYVS7w80hMow" href="http://thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">The Big Ketch</a> (Buckhead or Roswell) for live music and such seafood favorites as shrimp and scallops, Creole shrimp and grits and bourbon orange-glazed salmon. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNFvCKtsIJhMHE7Kf1NYVS7w80hMow" href="http://thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">thebigketch.com</a>.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Midtown’s <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thefederalatl.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNEBj7iBGTKhDIp9PsateLJxLN43nw" href="http://thefederalatl.com/" target="_blank">The Federal</a> serves <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002707" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> brunch from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002708" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 a.m. to 2 p.m.</span></span> and dinner from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002709" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5-9 p.m.</span></span>, so you can treat mom to French cuisine and traditional American steakhouse favorites. <a href="tel:(404)%20343-3857" target="_blank" value="+14043433857">404-343-3857</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thefederalatl.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNEBj7iBGTKhDIp9PsateLJxLN43nw" href="http://thefederalatl.com/" target="_blank">thefederalatl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bring mom to Decatur for traditional Southern favorites from <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNFW9LKLkM3aZciIXxJuVekwlzoRGA" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">Revival</a>. The eatery that pays homage to Chef Kevin Gillespie’s grandmother is open for <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002710" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> brunch from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002711" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.</span></span> and dinner from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002712" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5-9 p.m.</span></span> <a href="tel:(470)%20225-6770" target="_blank" value="+14702256770">470-225-6770</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669265000&usg=AFQjCNFW9LKLkM3aZciIXxJuVekwlzoRGA" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">revivaldecatur.<wbr></wbr>com</a>.</span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">RAY’S IN THE CITY CATERS TO NEIGHBORHOOD NEEDS WITH NEW CATERING MENU</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA – Since 2003, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home&source=gmail&ust=1494645669672000&usg=AFQjCNHQAQsScmHeBIrFETOVUi_qiWbF2w" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home" target="_blank">Ray’s in the City</a> has welcomed Downtown Atlanta’s residents, visitors and business crowds through its doors to enjoy hand-cut steaks, made-to-order sushi and premier seafood flown in daily. While owner Ray Schoenbaum is delighted they bring their business to him, he is just as happy to bring his business to them with the restaurant’s newest catering menu, perfect for breakfast and lunch meetings or happy hour and cocktail gatherings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Schoenbaum firmly believes breakfast is the key to getting an early morning meeting off to a great start. From fresh fruit displays to tantalizing Scottish smoked salmon platter and beverage bars, Ray’s in the City offers a variety of traditional buffet options, which include action stations for preparing made-to-order items.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While Ray’s service team is happy to deliver sandwich platters or boxed meals for lunch or dinner, they can easily put on their whites to create a multi-course seated meal. Customized buffets provide diners with choices such as their popular Atlanta salmon Oscar with jumbo lump crab meat and béarnaise, and roasted Springer Mountain Farms chicken with herb jus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Because certain conditions clearly call for queso, there are also several popular Ray’s Rio Bravo Events selections on the catering menu, such as a grilled fajita bar and a frozen margarita machine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“It’s hard to make business decisions on an empty stomach,” Schoenbaum says. “Our catering team offers the same high quality food and service downtown customers expect when they dine in. We are experts at transforming a catered breakfast, lunch, dinner or happy hour into a memorable experience.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Breakfast pricing is based on 12 guests and ranges from $60 to $140 for displays and $75 to $85 for action stations. Lunch packages are also based on 12 guests and include sandwich platters for $72 and $96 or boxed lunches for $96. The full Ray’s experience of signature menu items is available as an Executive Lunch Buffet for $350 or a Corporate Dinner Display for $425, based on 12 guests. Reception displays feature fruit, vegetables, sushi, beef tenderloin and more and range from $30 to $295 in varying sizes to suit all group needs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To add more flavor to your next event, contact Ray’s sales and events department at <a href="tel:(404)%20527-6631" target="_blank" value="+14045276631">404-527-6631</a> or email them at <a href="mailto:cityevents@raysrestaurants.com" target="_blank">cityevents@raysrestaurants.com</a><wbr></wbr>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Ray’s Restaurants:</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ray’s Restaurants, LLC, is comprised of Ray’s on the River, Ray’s in the City, Ray’s at Killer Creek and Ray’s Rio Bravo Events. Ray’s on the River, Ray’s in the City and Ray’s at Killer Creek all feature an award-winning menu with an emphasis on fresh fish flown in daily from the Atlantic and Pacific, house-cut chops, prime steaks and extensive wine offerings from around the world. Ray’s Rio Bravo Events is a private event venue offering fresh and fun Tex-Mex cuisine, refreshing margaritas and more for the ultimate fiesta. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com&source=gmail&ust=1494645669672000&usg=AFQjCNHn2OJ_4FHPKB_44DzpyxtcJ5i2eA" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">Raysrestaurants.com</a>.</span><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Buckhead Market and Restaurant Says “Ciao” to Warmer Weather with Lighter Flavors of Italy </span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – Known as the go-to spot for all things Italian, it’s no surprise that <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://storicofresco.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669275000&usg=AFQjCNGhqcijPOKWY0eZurUPX642NS8Weg" href="http://storicofresco.com/" target="_blank">Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante</a> is turning the often mundane mid-day meal into a worldly experience with new menu items and an affordable lunch special to boot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lunch-goers can now enjoy a half panini along with a side salad for $12. Panini options include 16-month prosciutto with grilled zucchini and Robiola, and Callipo tuna with housemade mayonnaise, mozzarella di bufala, arugula and red onion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Additionally, co-owner and culinary director Mike Patrick has added the following new items to the antipasti, insalata and pasta selections on both the lunch and dinner menus:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Clams: steamed Sapelo Island clams, grilled bread ($14)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Insalata salmone: frisée, Skuna Bay pan-seared salmon filet, lentils, pistachio, mustard vinaigrette ($21)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gnocchi: arrabiata sugo, mozzarella di bufala, basil ($16)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The full-service restaurant and bar’s convenient location on Peachtree Road with ample on-site parking makes for both a quick and quality lunch stop, a leisurely dinner or an easy way to pick up gourmet prepared foods and imported Italian goods to take home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante is located at 3167 Peachtree Road NE, Suite S in Buckhead. The restaurant is open for lunch (<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002654" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11:30 am to 5:30 pm</span></span>) and dinner (<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002655" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5:30 pm to 10 pm</span></span>) Monday through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002656" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span>; the market is open Monday through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002657" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002658" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 am to 8 pm</span></span>. Reservations are available for the restaurant and are recommended. Ample self-parking is available onsite in both the front and rear lots, and valet parking is offered <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002659" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday</span></span> through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_604002660" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span>. For additional information, call (404) 500-2181 or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.storicofresco.com/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669275000&usg=AFQjCNGd5raiWI8wX1X3K8OEBaXhdajCEA" href="http://www.storicofresco.com/" target="_blank">storicofresco.com</a>. For additional updates, follow the restaurant on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/storicofresco/?fref%3Dts&source=gmail&ust=1494645669275000&usg=AFQjCNHj4ZJ00LwpVxbaWx_gbv8_JDrPlw" href="https://www.facebook.com/storicofresco/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.instagram.com/storicofresco/&source=gmail&ust=1494645669275000&usg=AFQjCNG65nRVNyd4KkD-Lt4eyZqAIdLLqA" href="https://www.instagram.com/storicofresco/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/storicofrescopa&source=gmail&ust=1494645669275000&usg=AFQjCNFoimaC2FtE23bEWZjan5gHb-wsfg" href="https://twitter.com/storicofrescopa" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Ashley Park Announces Chicken Salad Chick</b><i>The Auburn, Alabama-based restaurant franchise to open its first Newnan, Georgia location</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>NEWNAN, Ga.</b>– Ashley Park today announced that Chicken Salad Chick, an Auburn, Alabama-based restaurant franchise, is set to open its first Newnan, Georgia, location later this year, adding to the diverse restaurant selection at Ashley Park.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Chicken Salad Chick is a Southern-inspired, fast-casual restaurant known for its varieties of chicken salad. The only restaurant of its kind, Chicken Salad Chick serves 12 different flavors of chicken salad, which can be enjoyed as a sandwich, by the scoop, or taken to-go by the pound. The menu also includes a selection of flavorful salads and side items, deli sandwiches, gourmet soups and delicious desserts.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"Chicken Salad Chick is extremely excited about serving our Chick guests from Ashley Park, a first-class lifestyle center that anchors the retail concentration in Newnan, Georgia. Ashley Park draws from a large shopping area (including Newnan, Coweta County and beyond), and is in close proximity to I-85 and the corridor's tremendous growth," said CEO Scott Deviney. "We look forward to both joining and serving Newnan and the surrounding communities."<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Chicken Salad Chick strives to provide southern-style chicken salad served with heart and to spread joy, enrich lives and serve others every day. The concept was established in 2008 in the kitchen of founder Stacy Brown. Brown and her husband opened a small takeout restaurant that quickly grew to a company with more than 65 restaurants across the Southeast. They were recently named #37 of the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We are excited to welcome Chicken Salad Chick to Ashley Park,” said Mark Curran, general manager of Ashley Park. “Chicken Salad Chick will be yet another great dining destination at Ashley Park and provides the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a meal, catch up with friends or grab a quick bite.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Chicken Salad Chick will be located in the space next to La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant. The restaurant opening is slated for a summer 2017 opening.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Ashley Park<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ashley Park, a premier 554,364-square-foot, regional open-air center, serves Metro Atlanta’s burgeoning communities of Newnan and Peachtree City. Dillard’s, Belk, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble and Regal Cinemas anchor the center, which was built in phases between 2004 and 2008. Ashley Park’s diverse national and regional tenant base of more than 50 retailers and restaurants, as well as services and entertainment, consistently position it as the region’s leading open-air shopping center. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://ashleyparknewnan.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286894595000&usg=AFQjCNF-8uCklvdy07hE9ygEMvQs4SVDSQ" href="http://ashleyparknewnan.com/" target="_blank">ashleyparknewnan.com</a>. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>About Bayer Properties </b>Birmingham, Alabama-based Bayer Properties LLC specializes in developing, leasing, managing and marketing mixed-use real estate properties nationwide. Bayer Properties currently owns and/or operates retail and office properties totaling approximately 10 million square feet, such as The Summit in Birmingham, AL, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre in Mount Pleasant, SC and The Summit in Reno, NV. New developments include The Pizitz Building urban revitalization project in Birmingham, AL., and The Summit at Fritz Farm, a mixed-use project in Lexington, KY. For more information, visit<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bayerproperties.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286894595000&usg=AFQjCNHExF0MnMaOCml2iJQn33Hc1lMo_w" href="http://www.bayerproperties.com/" target="_blank">bayerproperties.com</a>. </span></div>
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[From Morgan at Melissa Libby PR]<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">DRINK BEER FOR A GOOD CAUSE DURING TACO MAC’S CAN JAM 2017</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Month-Long Event in April Spotlights 18 Canned Craft Beers; </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Marks 20<sup>th</sup> Year of Taco Mac’s Support for Camp Twin Lakes</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Can Jam, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286325418000&usg=AFQjCNFSf5ZaS0f4Z0EHfe21gVd5OUnUvg" href="http://tacomac.com/" target="_blank">Taco Mac’s</a> annual month-long fundraiser for Camp Twin Lakes, offers guests the chance to support a great cause and enjoy their new favorite canned craft beers from premium brewers Samuel Adams, Pabst Blue Ribbon, SweetWater Brewing Company, Creature Comforts and more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Throughout the month of April, Taco Mac is featuring 18 canned selections from those Can Jam sponsors, as well as other favorites like Monday Night Brewing and Orpheus Brewing. The menu includes classics as well as exclusive launches and brews new to the market. Members of Taco Mac’s <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/brewniversity/&source=gmail&ust=1491286325418000&usg=AFQjCNG7DGFbiXJpb-PwZFsXFRpgFoiUGQ" href="http://tacomac.com/brewniversity/" target="_blank">Brewniversity</a> loyalty program receive one credit for each Can Jam beer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Taco Mac is also celebrating its 20<sup>th</sup> year raising funds for <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.camptwinlakes.org/&source=gmail&ust=1491286325418000&usg=AFQjCNFCjvRb_V4UddVaMO-s-5_ygNcx1A" href="http://www.camptwinlakes.org/" target="_blank">Camp Twin Lakes</a>, which provides life-changing camp experiences for children with serious illnesses, disabilities and other challenges. Guests earn Brewniversity credits for purchasing a paper beer can to sign and display on the wall for a $1, $5 or $10 donation. Donations are worth half a credit, one credit and two credits, respectively. Purchase all three for $16 and earn three and a half Brewniversity credits total.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHERE:</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">All Taco Mac restaurants in Georgia. Visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286325418000&usg=AFQjCNFSf5ZaS0f4Z0EHfe21gVd5OUnUvg" href="http://tacomac.com/" target="_blank">tacomac.com</a> for locations and more information.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><u>About Taco Mac</u></strong><br />An Atlanta institution since 1979, Taco Mac offers over 100 beers on draft, the Southeast’s Original Buffalo wings and 50+ HD TVs for enjoying all your favorite sporting events. Started by two friends from Buffalo, New York, Taco Mac now has 29 locations across Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Taco Mac is one of many portfolio companies owned by Dallas-based CIC Partners. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286325418000&usg=AFQjCNFSf5ZaS0f4Z0EHfe21gVd5OUnUvg" href="http://tacomac.com/" target="_blank">tacomac.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">THE BIG KETCH SALTWATER GRILL CELEBRATES SPRING WITH BUCKHEAD PATIO PARTIES</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlanta’s Favorite Beach House Promises Live Music, Drink Specials and Sensational Seafood</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Spring has finally sprung, and that’s close enough to summer for the fine folks at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286325207000&usg=AFQjCNFI3mvBd4XwTZdX8SMVjY-szcw11w" href="http://thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill</a>, where every day is a beach day. Buckhead’s favorite beach house invites you to don your favorite Hawaiian shirt, shorts and flip-flops for a month of <strong>Patio Parties</strong>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Every Thursday in April, sail on over to Buckhead and celebrate the return of patio weather with a festive evening of live music, delicious $5 drink specials like $5 glasses of wine, $5 SweetWater drafts, $5 Moscow mules and $5 flavored mojitos and margaritas, and seafood features.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974518" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, April 6</span></span> – Oyster Roast<br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974519" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m. - 9 p.m.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974520" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, April 13</span></span> – Crawfish<br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974521" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m. - 9 p.m.</span></span><br /><br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974522" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, April 20</span></span> – Fish Fry<br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974523" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m. - 9 p.m.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974524" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, April 27</span></span> – Low Country Boil<br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974525" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m. - 9 p.m.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Big Ketch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">3279 Roswell Road</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlanta, GA 30305</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="tel:(404)%20474-9508" target="_blank" value="+14044749508">404-474-9508</a> <wbr></wbr> </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Who doesn't love a day at the beach? That's the spirit behind <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286325207000&usg=AFQjCNFbRTHzbUnUs1cTV46fkxVLATdVUQ" href="http://www.thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill</a> – 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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286325207000&usg=AFQjCNFbRTHzbUnUs1cTV46fkxVLATdVUQ" href="http://www.thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">thebigketch.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>RAY’S RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCES NEW, UPDATED HAPPY HOURS</strong><br /><em>Enjoy Half-Price Appetizers and Specials at All Three Locations</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/index&source=gmail&ust=1491286324818000&usg=AFQjCNGBP_CEWEqbH3WBJKdQvga1rjKJHg" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/index" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Ray’s Restaurants</a>, known for hand-cut steaks and fresh, delicious seafood, also wins raves as the city’s top spots for after-work dinner and drinks. Each of Ray’s three signature locations has updated its happy hour offerings, emphasizing appetizing bar bites delivered with the same high quality ingredients and attention to detail that devoted diners have come to expect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">At <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysontheriver/home&source=gmail&ust=1491286324818000&usg=AFQjCNHobc8m_y2dXwSr_HIlrJcEAQkD8Q" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysontheriver/home" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Ray’s on the River</a> in Sandy Springs and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home&source=gmail&ust=1491286324818000&usg=AFQjCNEqMU5Gf02USHofoOSt9nUZTHVJrw" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Ray’s at Killer Creek</a> in Alpharetta, guests can enjoy $1 oysters on the half shell and half-price appetizers including:</span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Seared ahi tuna tataki</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crispy Point Judith calamari</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ray’s “New Orleans” barbecue shrimp</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ray’s brisket burger</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Goat cheese pimiento fritters</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ray’s blue cheese chips</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy hours take place in each restaurant’s bar and lounge (and on the creekside patio at Ray’s at Killer Creek). Hours are</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974536" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204 , 204 , 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-family: inherit; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">3 to 6 p.m.</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">(Ray’s on the River) and</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974537" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204 , 204 , 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-family: inherit; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">3 to 7 p.m.</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">(Ray’s at Killer Creek),</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974538" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204 , 204 , 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-family: inherit; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9 p.m.</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">to close and Sundays from</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974539" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204 , 204 , 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-family: inherit; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 to 9 p.m.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Meanwhile, at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home&source=gmail&ust=1491286324818000&usg=AFQjCNFgoUgJZ89bXQzvgqCPAO-tT67goA" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Ray’s in the City</a>, Downtown Atlanta workers can unwind in the bar and lounge with live music (<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974540" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tuesday</span></span>through Saturday) while enjoying a revamped menu of bar-friendly bites including Ray’s gourmet sliders (served with Ray’s house-cut fries) and crispy fried Gulf shrimp and grits. Half-price menu items include:</span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ray’s “New Orleans” barbecue shrimp</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Steamed mussels</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crispy Point Judith calamari</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ray’s blue cheese chips</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Half-dozen oysters on the half shell</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ray’s Restaurants include Ray’s on the River, Ray’s in the City and Ray’s at Killer Creek. Ray’s on the River is open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch and is located at 6700 Powers Ferry Road in Sandy Springs; <a href="tel:(770)%20955-1187" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+17709551187">770-955-1187</a>. Ray’s in the City is open for lunch and dinner and is located at 240 Peachtree Street NW in Downtown Atlanta; <a href="tel:(404)%20524-9224" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14045249224">404-524-9224</a>. Ray’s at Killer Creek is open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch and is located at 1700 Mansell Road in Alpharetta; <a href="tel:(770)%20649-0064" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+17706490064">770-649-0064</a>. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://raysrestaurants.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286324818000&usg=AFQjCNGB0rdUqEF5-x6bMRthM68NMeN-fw" href="http://raysrestaurants.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">raysrestaurants.com</a>.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">5CHURCH ATLANTA LAUNCHES TAP TAKEOVER SERIES ON <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974508" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">APRIL 6</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">WITH MONDAY NIGHT BREWING </span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Midtown Restaurant Partners with Local Breweries to Host Monthly Events on Rooftop Patio</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA –<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286325216000&usg=AFQjCNG-nqxqIft-Fg1jFBj5s0eOMIhdwQ" href="http://5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5Church</a> is helping Atlantans explore offerings from Georgia breweries with its new Tap Takeover series beginning on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974509" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, April 6</span></span>. The new series takes place the first Thursday of the month from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974510" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">4:30 to 6:30 p.m.</span></span> and highlights four beers from a featured brewery beginning with <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://mondaynightbrewing.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286325216000&usg=AFQjCNFn6ejxJmesNNd195ucIuFUz1S7RA" href="http://mondaynightbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Monday Night Brewing</a> in April. These beers are served as a flight of four ($20) or as single pints ($7) and are available only on the rooftop patio.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Local sourcing is just as important to us for our beverage selection as it is for our cuisine,” says 5Church managing partner Ayman Kamel. “The breweries we’ve chosen to partner with for our Tap Takeover series are local brands that are in high demand by our guests and are Atlanta-owned companies that we are proud to support as part of the city’s restaurant community.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The following beers are on tap from Monday Night Brewing on April 6: Slap Fight (American IPA), Blind Pirate Blood Orange IPA, Nerd Alert (Pseudo Pilsner) and Serrano Eye Patch Ale (American IPA). Monday Night Brewing market manager <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://mondaynightbrewing.com/staff/kelsey-daniels/&source=gmail&ust=1491286325216000&usg=AFQjCNFXyF2FrUZjpr4vSS7N8NiWxf5Brg" href="http://mondaynightbrewing.com/staff/kelsey-daniels/" target="_blank">Kelsey Daniels</a> will be in attendance to mingle with guests and discuss the beers offered that evening.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">During the monthly Tap Takeover events, which are scheduled through September to take advantage of the city’s prime patio weather, a menu of small plates are available, as well as other beers, wine and cocktails.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The rest of the 2017 Tap Takeover lineup is as follows:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974512" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 4</span></span>: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.redbrickbrewing.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286325216000&usg=AFQjCNH_hQlGwFtKjJj79gyLRgayD8Ua0Q" href="https://www.redbrickbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Red Brick Brewing Company</a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974513" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 1</span></span>: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sweetwaterbrew.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286325216000&usg=AFQjCNGKnEBBBZrxJpQngCiTefKysl3jxg" href="http://sweetwaterbrew.com/" target="_blank">SweetWater Brewing Company</a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974514" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">July 6</span></span>: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.redharebrewing.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286325216000&usg=AFQjCNHnLT0WIKavxgwM1G_HA-OllxSDWw" href="http://www.redharebrewing.com/" target="_blank">Red Hare Brewing</a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974515" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Aug. 3</span></span>: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://terrapinbeer.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286325216000&usg=AFQjCNEsJzOwqkl_8Jip9ztl6MjUiOkACg" href="http://terrapinbeer.com/" target="_blank">Terrapin Beer Company</a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974516" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sept. 7</span></span>: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://urbantreecidery.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286325216000&usg=AFQjCNHx4s5ciHEBj7-pEAUTrp-I7OOYkw" href="https://urbantreecidery.com/" target="_blank">Urban Tree Cidery</a></span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About 5Church Atlanta </span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://instagram.com/5ChurchAtlanta&source=gmail&ust=1491286325216000&usg=AFQjCNHsDu9_zqbZ0sId7Ghy5yhlZ_h4ew" href="https://instagram.com/5ChurchAtlanta" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/pages/5Church-Atlanta/1473784472918912?fref%3Dts&source=gmail&ust=1491286325216000&usg=AFQjCNG3ofgzX3QbaBJiV2coTlN14r7FwA" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/5Church-Atlanta/1473784472918912?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.twitter.com/5ChurchATL&source=gmail&ust=1491286325216000&usg=AFQjCNEdTOONzgaRth5auG63Y992ddvncQ" href="http://www.twitter.com/5ChurchATL" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. For additional information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286325216000&usg=AFQjCNG8adN3QP4A6idxFmqTWCyZLKdn0A" href="http://www.5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5churchatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">KEVIN GILLESPIE HOSTS KUDU SAFARI BRAAI COOKOUT ON <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974495" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">APRIL 12</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chef, Restaurateur, Author and TV Personality to Demonstrate Recipes on South African Inspired Live Fire Cooking System at Shep’s Midtown ACE Hardware</span></em></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">WHAT: </span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Chef, restaurateur, author, television personality and KUDU Safari Braai co-founder <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.chefkevingillespie.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286324839000&usg=AFQjCNGfDk0-mei8mJ-RFbNy21UTPV8Zfw" href="http://www.chefkevingillespie.com/" target="_blank">Kevin Gillespie</a> will share his favorite recipes and cooking techniques on the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://kudugrills.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286324839000&usg=AFQjCNGQ2IuaQ3yqrWi-HpjVYyhe6yMWRw" href="https://kudugrills.com/" target="_blank">KUDU Safari Braai</a> at Shep's Midtown ACE Hardware on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974496" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Wednesday, April 12</span></span>starting at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974497" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">7:30 p.m.</span></span> During the event, guests will enjoy bites, booze and a meet-and-greet with Gillespie, the restaurateur behind Atlanta’s <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gunshowatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286324839000&usg=AFQjCNFET_-vOPdsaHUk3bQ9oF5jZa8KrA" href="http://www.gunshowatl.com/" target="_blank">Gunshow</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286324839000&usg=AFQjCNF5swvht9TZfMhcRU5QjF182J0Pzg" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">Revival</a>, BBQ pop-up <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity&source=gmail&ust=1491286324839000&usg=AFQjCNElAW16qFBmUmo2GXQxI7_UXc_UfA" href="https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity" target="_blank">Terminus City</a> and the soon-to-open <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.redbeardrestaurants.com/gamechanger/&source=gmail&ust=1491286324839000&usg=AFQjCNFB4yima5KaBDcNzWE0UvWhT8LreA" href="https://www.redbeardrestaurants.com/gamechanger/" target="_blank">Kevin Gillespie’s Gamechanger</a>. Tickets for the cookout are $55 per person and can be purchased <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.xorbia.com/events/kudugrills/kevin-gillespies-kudu-cookout&source=gmail&ust=1491286324839000&usg=AFQjCNH61gtBNpcLAMSvWh6kvPDAnlDr6A" href="https://www.xorbia.com/events/kudugrills/kevin-gillespies-kudu-cookout" target="_blank">online</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The menu for the evening includes the following:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grilled oyster mushroom toast with mascarpone and hot giardiniera</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grilled pork tenderloin with Spanish style garlic shrimp</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dutch oven blackberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The KUDU Safari Braai is an extremely versatile grilling system that allows users to cook nearly any ingredient on up to six cooking surfaces. Using a patented elevated grate system over an open fire, the KUDU grills, sautés, sears, fries, boils, smokes and steams – oftentimes simultaneously.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">WHEN: </span></strong><br />
<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974498" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wednesday, April 12</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Shep’s Midtown ACE Hardware</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">860 Juniper Street NE</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlanta, GA 30308</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Phone: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2238343995088734478">(404) 228-2291</a></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">DETAILS: </span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">KUDU Safari Braai is a Macon, Georgia-based company whose products are sold <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://kudugrills.com/product/kudu-grill/&source=gmail&ust=1491286324839000&usg=AFQjCNF9RqAET7ADfXl-ksP3EzDaytZOoQ" href="http://kudugrills.com/product/kudu-grill/" target="_blank">online</a> and in select retail stores. More information can be found online at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.kudugrills.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286324839000&usg=AFQjCNHZYXQEqSxqL3zO4AzCY6AXhHIzSA" href="http://www.kudugrills.com/" target="_blank">kudugrills.com</a> or by calling <a href="tel:(404)%20719-8063" target="_blank" value="+14047198063">404-719-8063</a>. Follow KUDU on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/kudugrills/&source=gmail&ust=1491286324839000&usg=AFQjCNFQVcY58sP5JuTlyE_irJh_c_uK5Q" href="https://www.facebook.com/kudugrills/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.instagram.com/kudugrills/&source=gmail&ust=1491286324839000&usg=AFQjCNEcuDlgCc2h8n_vMphovJQ8blZb3g" href="https://www.instagram.com/kudugrills/" target="_blank">Instagram and <u>Twitter</u> for further updates.</a></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">CHEF MARC TAFT'S EAGERLY ANTICIPATED BRINE SEAFOOD SHACK OPENS APRIL 13 AT AVALON </span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Southern California-Inspired Eatery Features a Rooftop Tiki Bar, </span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA-After months of eager anticipation, diners will finally have a chance to sample the succulent seafood selections on the menu at executive chef and restaurateur Marc Taft’s latest, Brine Seafood Shack, opening April 13 at the super-hot Avalon retail complex in Alpharetta.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“When we looked at expanding outside the Perimeter, Avalon was a home run for us because it’s centrally located and such a great destination for shopping and dining,” says Taft. “The space is just a gorgeous jewel box.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The menu, created by Taft and Brine chef de cuisine David Connolly, previously of Two Urban Licks and Tap in Atlanta and Michelin-starred Spiaggia in Chicago, includes dishes such as tuna poke with avocado, yuzu, soy and taro; clam rolls on brioche with lemon-caper tartar; simply grilled fish, lobster rolls, fish stew, clam fritters, fresh oysters and fish tacos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We’re bringing a vacation vibe to the dining experience,” says Taft. “I’ve spent a lot of time on the West Coast, where they really know how to make the most of a relaxed atmosphere and fresh, delicious seafood. That’s our model for Brine.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">That experience includes the rooftop bar, which features fresh, tiki-style craft cocktails under a retractable roof. Downstairs, a raw bar and classic boat drinks are on the menu. For diners on the go, there’s a walk-up window inspired by New England clam shacks where you can grab takeout, soft serve ice cream, milkshakes and even cocktails, wine and beer to enjoy while strolling through Avalon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Cape Cod-meets-Santa Monica seafood menu will follow the sustainable practices outlined by the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch, the nonprofit dedicated to empowering consumers and restaurants to make choices that result in healthy oceans. Much of the seafood from New England, the West Coast and the Gulf region will be geo-tagged so Brine chefs know precisely where the fish was caught, down to the captain’s name and boat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Brine is the latest dining concept from Southern Fried Hospitality, which provides management and development for Taft’s four restaurants - <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.chickandtheegg.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130226000&usg=AFQjCNGw60N5hG9phtopwZerDUGHcn2zPw" href="http://www.chickandtheegg.com/" target="_blank">Chicken and the Egg</a>, Brine Seafood Shack, FEED – Fried Chicken & Such (scheduled to open late spring in The Battery Atlanta adjacent to SunTrust Park) and CO-OP Community Table + Bar (scheduled to open April 2018 in Forsyth County’s HALCYON Development). The company also plans to expand its consulting services to both restaurants and hotel F&B operations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The 150-seat Brine Seafood Shack is located in phase two at Avalon in Alpharetta. For more information, call <a href="tel:(470)%20226-2190" target="_blank" value="+14702262190">470.226.2190</a> or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://brineseafood.com&source=gmail&ust=1492162130226000&usg=AFQjCNE8bvVctIGnekKVMzaH6MyEITsfhg" href="http://brineseafood.com/" target="_blank">brineseafood.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">EXCITEMENT WHIRLS AS THE VORTEX CELEBRATES 25 YEARS IN ATLANTA</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Commemorative T-Shirts, Pint Glasses, Special Elvis Burger-Inspired Beer and More </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Available <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2112645022" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 17-23</span></span></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – The <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://thevortexatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492193218700000&usg=AFQjCNGAY--LHXhnTNq0r17KaqMLLgja_A" href="https://thevortexatl.com/" target="_blank">Vortex</a>, Atlanta’s longtime champion of quality burgers, turns 25 years old this month. To celebrate the iconic <wbr></wbr>institution, popular for its beer, booze and ridiculously indulgent bar food, the co-founding siblings, Michael, Suzanne and Hank Benoit are hosting a weeklong party <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2112645024" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 17–23</span></span>, giving away gift bags, pint glasses and more (while supplies last) at both the Midtown (878 Peachtree Street NE) and Little 5 Points (438 Moreland Avenue NE) locations. The Vortex team also collaborated with <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.redbrickbrewing.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492193218700000&usg=AFQjCNGx128140WrS6bwwqioKQKCxqKgsA" href="http://www.redbrickbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Red Brick Brewing Company</a> for the occasion to craft a limited edition peanut butter, bacon and banana imperial stout inspired by their one and only Fat Elvis burger. A peanut butter porter, also by Red Brick, will replace the imperial stout when supplies run out.<br /><br />Celebratory specials and happenings not to be missed include:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2112645027" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 17</span></span>: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://vortexradioatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492193218700000&usg=AFQjCNFdnh0EEHf4KdJPgwB_wpTzE2Eg-Q" href="http://vortexradioatl.com/" target="_blank">Vortex Radio Podcast</a> - Stroll-down-memory-lane with Vortex owners Michael, Suzanne, Hank and guest interviewer Lucky Yates of Dad’s Garage Theatre and “Archer” fame </span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2112645028" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 17 – 19</span></span>: Dine and Give Back – The Vortex will be donating 5% of sales during this time to benefit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://thegivingkitchen.org/&source=gmail&ust=1492193218700000&usg=AFQjCNFwYf7JdECSDueBzpQWLbKWBwn5VA" href="https://thegivingkitchen.org/" target="_blank">The Giving Kitchen</a>, an organization that provides emergency assistance grants to Atlanta area restaurant workers facing unanticipated hardship (up to $2,500)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2112645029" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 17 - 20</span></span>: Classic Coronary Burger Special – available as a lunch special for dine-in guests (<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2112645030" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1-4 p.m.</span></span>) for the ridiculously low price of $4.20 (regularly priced $12.50)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2112645031" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 17 – 23</span></span>: Limited Edition 25th Anniversary t-shirts <wbr></wbr>available for purchase</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2112645032" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 20</span></span>: On the restaurant’s official anniversary, guests will receive a unique gift bag with various items like a Vortex-branded shirt, 25th anniversary buttons, stickers and more</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2112645033" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 20 – 23</span></span>: Guests who order the Limited Edition Fat Elvis Imperial Stout, or any Laughing Skull draft, receive a custom “beer can-style” pint glass to take home</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For those unable to attend the weeklong festivities, mark your calendars and tune into Travel Channel to catch The Vortex on the “<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/food-paradise/episodes/stack-attack&source=gmail&ust=1492193218700000&usg=AFQjCNGG2iUhztJcF5ckQQNV24JWWnt9Yw" href="http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/food-paradise/episodes/stack-attack" target="_blank">Stack Attack</a>” episode of “Food Paradise,” airing on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2112645034" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 30 at 8 p.m.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />The Vortex was born when the Benoit siblings moved to Atlanta from Southern California and asked themselves what would be more fun than looking for jobs. “We decided we really enjoyed hanging out in bars. We pooled our savings and opened the first Vortex location at the corner of West Peachtree and 11th Street in Midtown,” says Michael Benoit. “We knew nothing about owning or running a restaurant, so we adopted a ‘learn as you burn’ philosophy.”<br /><br />For the first five years, the siblings filled every role in the restaurant, from serving and bartending to <wbr></wbr>janitorial duties and even cooking, in a pinch. That hands-on approach gave them lots of quality time with customers – mostly awesome, and some much less so. <br /><br />“As we had occasional run-ins with people who displayed entitled attitudes, looked down on servers and were really not any fun at all, we began drafting our company policies,” Benoit says. “Over the 25 years, those ‘House Rules’ have grown from a single paragraph on our menu to filling the entire <wbr></wbr>front and back covers.”<br /><br />While most customers find great humor in the policies, they take The Vortex menu, which consists of heavyweight burgers like the Zombie Apocalypse or Classic Coronary, and significant sandwiches such as the Hot Southern Mess or Grilled Cheesy MoFo, seriously.<br /><br />“In the early days, we sat down with any purveyor who would see us, sampling tons and tons of meat,” Benoit says. “In the end, our decisions were not based on cost but on what we thought tasted best. Our proprietary burger blend was and still is made specifically for us.”<br /><br />In July 1996, the Benoits expanded their eclectic empire to Little Five Points on Moreland Avenue and created an Atlanta landmark with the restaurant’s 20-foot high “Laughing Skull” façade. A little over a year later, The Vortex’s original Midtown location moved to its current home on Peachtree Street. Both locations feature eclectic décor and a fun, lively atmosphere in keeping with the family-owned, independent vibe the three siblings have firmly established. <br /><br />“Our entire business plan was based around having fun, and that’s what we’re doing,” says Benoit. “We have built a loyal fan base over the years that has allowed us to grow our business, and we do what we do for them. There’s a lot of love in these 25 years.”<br /><br />Where do they go from here? Benoit says they are continually asked about franchising or opening restaurants in other cities. “We didn’t open to become bar moguls,” he says. “The last thing we want to do is create more work for ourselves.”<br /><br /><strong>About The Vortex</strong><br />Serving burgers and booze since 1992, The Vortex has earned its reputation as the godfather of all Atlanta burger joints. It has been honored with numerous “best burger” awards from local and national publications, as well as accolades for “best beer selection,” “best neighborhood bar” and “best bar food.” The extensive selection of beer and booze, along with its lively, non-conformist, no-bull attitude and ridiculously indulgent bar food are key reasons The Vortex is a perennial “reader poll” favorite. Both the Little 5 Points and Midtown locations are restricted to customers 21 and over only and adhere to “official idiot-free zone” policies. The eclectic bar is also the home of Vortex Radio, a podcast (available on iTunes) that features one-of-a-kind discussions about bar culture, food, nightlife and entertainment. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://url.serverdata.net/?a5NlIIoNu6x4W82Y6AmlWmQOZBEGvQFP2YBJE7n4kRntqMz7lI4wF4bEzMKDuXuy_SHCseoew7MC---e3B6OUaoSsnV2IIc5Rdv_OjEh1F5QwgTgwtW4DAuZdqdaY6672&source=gmail&ust=1492193218700000&usg=AFQjCNEmUoatiH_P1_xw_WpW2GJe-GEjSA" href="https://url.serverdata.net/?a5NlIIoNu6x4W82Y6AmlWmQOZBEGvQFP2YBJE7n4kRntqMz7lI4wF4bEzMKDuXuy_SHCseoew7MC---e3B6OUaoSsnV2IIc5Rdv_OjEh1F5QwgTgwtW4DAuZdqdaY6672" target="_blank">thevortexatl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">MILTON’S CUISINE & COCKTAILS ADDS PRIME CUTS TO DAILY MENU </span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – Loyal guests and fans of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286324396000&usg=AFQjCNFhogD_u9O0_6cBj49lCN9-AbtDVg" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</a> already know the charming restaurant located in the historic district of Crabapple is a cut above the competition, and now there are new items on the menu to prove it. Milton’s executive chef Derek Dollar is launching his new daily Prime Cuts menu March 30, featuring meat from local meat processor and distributor <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://reveremeatco.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286324396000&usg=AFQjCNGO0E9N-W2YxgNnXfhbnjXfTSWtcQ" href="http://reveremeatco.com/" target="_blank">Revere Meat Co</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We’ve wanted to introduce a steak section to our menu at Milton’s for quite a while now, and the timing was finally right,” says Dollar. “Revere focuses on exceptional quality, and we are using these fine aged meats to create a menu of prime cuts that will wow any steak connoisseur.”</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">6 oz. prime filet mignon, aged 35 days ($32)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">9 oz. prime filet mignon, aged 35 days ($45)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">14 oz. prime grass fed Delmonico rib-eye, aged 35 days ($42)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">16 oz. dry aged bone-in NY strip, aged 60 days ($48)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Milton’s signature wagyu flank steak, aged 35 days ($28)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Guests can choose from a red wine veal jus, hollandaise or duxelles truffle butter. A jumbo lump crab cake Oscar may be added to any steak for $14.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jalapeño honey-glazed heirloom baby carrots</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Loud Mouth Farm’s mushroom confit with truffle essence</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Smoked Gouda creamed spinach with crispy shallots</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Charred Brussels sprouts and apples with cracked mustard-sherry bacon vinaigrette</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Giant salt roasted potato, cultured butter, house bacon, Tillamook cheddar, buttermilk crème fraîche, chive</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Smoky grilled asparagus, hollandaise, tomato brunoise</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Roasted cauliflower, shaved Parmesan, white truffle oil</span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails is nestled in a restored 155-year-old farmhouse located in the historic district of Crabapple. The charming North Fulton restaurant serves contemporary Southern cuisine that utilizes fresh, local ingredients, many of which come from the restaurant’s on site garden called Milton’s Acre. Milton’s is owned and operated by <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sphospitality.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286324396000&usg=AFQjCNF1ZoEyF0-wt8BtYI8TmbPVlq257A" href="http://www.sphospitality.com/" target="_blank">Southern Proper Hospitality</a>, which also operates Smokebelly BBQ, The Blind Pig, Gypsy Kitchen, The Southern Gentleman and The Big Ketch Buckhead and Canton Street. Committed to providing genuine hospitality and named by <em>Restaurant Hospitality</em> as one of the “25 Coolest Multi-Concept Companies in America,” this privately held collection of Atlanta restaurants values innovation, creativity and attention to detail. Located at 800 Mayfield Road, Milton’s is open nightly for dinner at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974546" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m.</span></span>and for Sunday brunch from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1470974547" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></span> For more information, call <a href="tel:(770)%20817-0161" target="_blank" value="+17708170161">770-817-0161</a> or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286324396000&usg=AFQjCNFhogD_u9O0_6cBj49lCN9-AbtDVg" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">miltonscuisine.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>EASTER SPECIALS ABOUND AT ATLANTA-AREA RESTAURANTS</strong><br /><em>Hop In for Brunch and Dinner Options at Top Dining Destinations on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808100" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, April 16</span></span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – Easter Sunday is right around the corner, and metro Atlanta’s best restaurants are hard at work preparing a bountiful basket full of delicious brunch and dinner options for the <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808101" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 16</span></span> holiday. Hop on over to one of these renowned hot spots for a celebratory meal, but make your reservations now, as space is limited.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNGhVLvsEEafB6wZUI2aTpML12Jjlg" href="http://www.5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5Church Atlanta</a> is offering Easter specials and bottomless mimosas in addition to its regular à la carte brunch (<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808102" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></span>) and dinner (begins at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808103" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m.</span></span>) menus. <a href="tel:(404)%20400-3669" target="_blank" value="+14044003669">404-400-3669</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNGhVLvsEEafB6wZUI2aTpML12Jjlg" href="http://www.5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5churchatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://driftoysterbar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNEQsUR76lhmZAXwtzI9wYXRArd4lg" href="http://driftoysterbar.com/" target="_blank">Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar</a> is offering its regular a la carte menu, as well as specials including a Maine lobster omelette served with chèvre and smoked tomato butter, jumbo lump crab cake Benedict with brown butter hollandaise, brioche and poached eggs, and seared scallops and a maple-glazed pork belly in a Vidalia onion soubise with asparagus, oyster mushrooms and a poached egg. <a href="tel:(770)%20635-7641" target="_blank" value="+17706357641">770-635-7641</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://driftoysterbar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNEQsUR76lhmZAXwtzI9wYXRArd4lg" href="http://driftoysterbar.com/" target="_blank">driftoysterbar.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thefederalatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNGYldEHiouTGlcmkOa4E5OlGK9MaQ" href="http://thefederalatl.com/" target="_blank">The Federal</a>, Shaun Doty and Lance Gummere’s Midtown take on a neighborhood restaurant, is open for brunch from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808104" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 a.m. to 2 p.m.</span></span>, featuring such favorites as chopped chicken liver, beignets with café au lait sauce, and chicken and waffles with bourbon barrel vanilla butter and Steen’s cane syrup. The neighborhood spot will also be open for dinner starting at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808105" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m.</span></span> <a href="tel:(404)%20343-3857" target="_blank" value="+14043433857">404-343-3857</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thefederalatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNGYldEHiouTGlcmkOa4E5OlGK9MaQ" href="http://thefederalatl.com/" target="_blank">thefederalatl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://food101atl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNGSYlUmGT5xO1lrdmg_2TW7tvCcmg" href="http://food101atl.com/" target="_blank">Food 101</a> is featuring a selection of regular brunch and dinner favorites from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808106" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.</span></span> In addition to such signature items as the fried chicken biscuit, crab cake BLT, chicken and waffle, scallop salad and three-meat meatloaf, the restaurant is offering specials including spinach salad with a boiled egg, bacon, raspberries and a sherry vinaigrette; spring onion veloutè; smoked lamb carpaccio; a mushroom and asparagus tart; sorghum-glazed, hickory-smoked ham; Border Springs stuffed lamb saddle; and pan-roasted halibut. <a href="tel:(404)%20497-9700" target="_blank" value="+14044979700">404-497-9700</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://food101atl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNGSYlUmGT5xO1lrdmg_2TW7tvCcmg" href="http://food101atl.com/" target="_blank">food101atl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNHbkjQirbVonPnYOtxf63NB5bNBqw" href="http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/" target="_blank">HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern's</a> popular brunch menu from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808107" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.</span></span> Saturday and Sunday with such favorites as loaded breakfast sliders, Georgia pancakes with candied Georgia pecans, grilled cheese with tomato bisque and $17 bottomless mimosas, plus live music from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808108" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1-4 p.m.</span></span> on Sunday. <a href="tel:(404)%20968-2288" target="_blank" value="+14049682288">404-968-2288</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNHbkjQirbVonPnYOtxf63NB5bNBqw" href="http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/" target="_blank">hobnobatlanta.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNHpb2Qp9qthv4khuV7ufpj4ykjyJw" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">Marlow’s Tavern</a>, Atlanta’s favorite neighborhood tavern, is serving brunch. Enjoy brunch buffet-style at the Midtown, Northlake, East Cobb, Kennesaw and Vinings locations until <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808109" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">3 p.m.</span></span> (<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808110" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2 p.m.</span></span> in Vinings); offerings may include made-to-order omelets, crab cake Benedict, French toast and scrambled eggs, among others. Other Marlow’s locations are featuring an a la carte menu boasting such items as chicken and waffles, lemon ricotta pancakes, shrimp and grits, “serious” steak and eggs, brunch cocktails and other favorites. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNHpb2Qp9qthv4khuV7ufpj4ykjyJw" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">marlowstavern.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In the mood for something a little different? <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.mytakorea.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNGpE4eNy3T-55qoXU3hy4O8IgvCfQ" href="http://www.mytakorea.com/" target="_blank">Midtown Takorea & Ssam Bar</a> is open as usual, offering its usual, unique collision of Korean and Mexican cuisine, including “takos,” burritos, banchan, quesadillas and more. <a href="tel:(404)%20532-1944" target="_blank" value="+14045321944">404-532-1944</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.mytakorea.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNGpE4eNy3T-55qoXU3hy4O8IgvCfQ" href="http://www.mytakorea.com/" target="_blank">mytakorea.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNEUqIJB9TNWmHwpjzz1_oWH3E0FLQ" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</a> in historic Crabapple promises an elegant $32 prix fixe menu alongside such brunch staples as Charleston crab bisque, blackened salmon, Southern fried chicken breast and French toast. <a href="tel:(770)%20817-0161" target="_blank" value="+17708170161">770-817-0161</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNEUqIJB9TNWmHwpjzz1_oWH3E0FLQ" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">mina ltonscuisine.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On the Westside, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNFmMJfYn8JF0r48g0hoRmUwqKeaHA" href="http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com/" target="_blank">Ormsby’s</a> is getting into the Easter spirit with its own take on Easter eggs: Each guest receives a plastic egg filled with a piece of candy, a ticket for a free drink or another fun prize. This casual spot under the White Provisions building also has a special dish on the Easter Sunday menu featuring bourbon-glazed ham, smashed peas, roasted carrots and mashed potatoes. <a href="tel:(404)%20968-2033" target="_blank" value="+14049682033">404-968-2033</a>;<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNFmMJfYn8JF0r48g0hoRmUwqKeaHA" href="http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com/" target="_blank"> ormsbysatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNG3w68MuLF9d4fBUiDC6ZUiMNs3TA" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">Ray’s Restaurants</a> is known for holiday buffets, and Easter is no exception. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNFDEhv1w2ooqoWS7pWrYIsPfbg6Og" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home" target="_blank">Ray’s at Killer Creek</a> <a href="tel:(770)%20649-0064" target="_blank" value="+17706490064">(770-649-0064</a>) is laying out its luxurious spread from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808111" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 a.m. to 7 p.m.</span></span>, boasting such delicious options as house-smoked salmon, rosemary-roasted leg of lamb and BBQ-smoked brisket for $39.95 per adult and $19.95 per child (ages 5-10). At <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysontheriver/home&source=gmail&ust=1492162130310000&usg=AFQjCNFUNpWXenjPLy16waZHyy3GkjM5Tw" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysontheriver/home" target="_blank">Ray’s on the River</a> <a href="tel:(770)%20955-1187" target="_blank" value="+17709551187">(770-955-1187</a>), guests can enjoy herb-roasted prime rib, pork loin with pineapple chutney and Cheshire baby-back ribs from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808112" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9 a.m. to 7 p.m.</span></span> for $45.95 per adult and $22.95 per child. And at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home&source=gmail&ust=1492162130311000&usg=AFQjCNHjhW7fOHDIPLHLHHm0CFE4Z0rkzw" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home" target="_blank">Ray’s in the City</a> <a href="tel:(404)%20524-9224" target="_blank" value="+14045249224">(404-524-9224</a>), diners can choose from an Easter brunch buffet with such treats as broiled grouper medallions, seafood gumbo and salmon croquettes from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808113" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.</span></span> ($39.95 for adults, $19.95 for children), or the restaurant’s à la carte dinner menu from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808114" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 to 8 p.m.</span></span> For full menus, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130311000&usg=AFQjCNFD8a88Ts6c7LJi8QDZIMW7L9L5dw" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">raysrestaurants.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy the holiday with a distinctly Southern twist at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130311000&usg=AFQjCNGI9BN-EJFfbvikXGB5Zw8Ub7BCVQ" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">Revival</a>, which is serving its sumptuous, family-style brunch menu from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808115" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></span> Chef Andreas Müller promises a surprise or two for dinner (<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808116" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 to 9 p.m.</span></span>) in addition to the restaurant’s regular menu. <a href="tel:(470)%20225-6770" target="_blank" value="+14702256770">470-225-6770</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130311000&usg=AFQjCNGI9BN-EJFfbvikXGB5Zw8Ub7BCVQ" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">revivaldecatur.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Both locations of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://rizeartisanpizza.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130311000&usg=AFQjCNESuZUsgWWVYo03dgW0qsDl-Xp7Nw" href="http://rizeartisanpizza.com/" target="_blank">Rize Artisan Pizza + Salads</a> will be open as usual, serving their usual menu of chef-crafted pizzas, pastas, flatbreads and more. At the Poncey-Highland location, enjoy $5 sangria and $25 sangria carafes all day, plus $5 small plates and flatbreads from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808117" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">12 to 4 p.m.</span></span> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://rizeartisanpizza.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130311000&usg=AFQjCNESuZUsgWWVYo03dgW0qsDl-Xp7Nw" href="http://rizeartisanpizza.com/" target="_blank">rizeartisanpizza.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In addition to its regular brunch menu, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.eatatseed.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130311000&usg=AFQjCNHMPtRoFruSEe0K8oPUgjdEwjDEWQ" href="http://www.eatatseed.com/" target="_blank">Seed Kitchen & Bar</a> is offering the following specials: croque madame with brioche, gruyere and prosciutto on sourdough, with Mornay sauce, asparagus and sunny side up egg; lobster, chorizo, English pea and Manchego strata with a poached egg and truffle hollandaise; and Meyer lemon and blueberry crepes with crème anglais. <a href="tel:(678)%20214-6888" target="_blank" value="+16782146888">678-214-6888</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.eatatseed.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130311000&usg=AFQjCNHMPtRoFruSEe0K8oPUgjdEwjDEWQ" href="http://www.eatatseed.com/" target="_blank">eatatseed.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Buckhead gastropub <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130311000&usg=AFQjCNFHsJFh4Rq35LS7lr766COkvNbTmA" href="http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/" target="_blank">The Southern Gentleman</a> is serving up its sophisticated take on Sunday brunch with such appetizing options as lemon and ricotta pancakes, New Orleans shrimp and grits and a pimento cheese and bacon omelet. Wash your entrée down with a carafe of mimosas or Bloody Marys. Brunch is served from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1934808118" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 a.m. to 5 p.m.</span></span><a href="tel:(404)%20939-9845" target="_blank" value="+14049399845">404-939-9845</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130311000&usg=AFQjCNFHsJFh4Rq35LS7lr766COkvNbTmA" href="http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/" target="_blank">thesoutherngentleman.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://storicofresco.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130311000&usg=AFQjCNHZvTfdJY9IP-KB_yVjlhT5hfwErg" href="http://storicofresco.com/" target="_blank">Storico Fresco Alimentari</a> is offering a variety of Spring pastas to celebrate the season, including fava and spring pea; rabbit, carrot and toma; and Easter Egg-shaped two-cheese-filled pasta. For families or groups in need of a heartier option, there’s lamb Bolognese lasagna with potato and pecorino Romano. And don’t forget dessert! Try Colomba di Pasqua, a traditional Italian Easter cake, or Torta Pasqualina, a spinach, Swiss chard, ricotta and egg tart wrapped in a puff pastry. <a href="tel:(404)%20500-2181" target="_blank" value="+14045002181">404-500-2181</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://storicofresco.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130311000&usg=AFQjCNHZvTfdJY9IP-KB_yVjlhT5hfwErg" href="http://storicofresco.com/" target="_blank">storicofresco.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130311000&usg=AFQjCNFNQYnTjLsMo9-QtaWNvXS281yP_g" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" target="_blank">Sublime Doughnuts</a> is offering delicious hot cross buns all week, from Monday, April 10 through Easter Sunday, for $3 each. Both locations. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1492162130311000&usg=AFQjCNFNQYnTjLsMo9-QtaWNvXS281yP_g" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" target="_blank">sublimedoughnuts.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">RAY’S RIO BRAVO EVENTS: ONE-STOP PARTY SPOT FOR THE ULTIMATE FIESTA</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">New Private Event Space from Ray’s Restaurants Features Fresh Tex-Mex and Colorful Surroundings</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA– Ray Schoenbaum, the founder of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/&source=gmail&ust=1491286324847000&usg=AFQjCNEq1KtPwqqqIqm-xZBZWnfWre6xzw" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">Ray’s Restaurants</a>, is now offering a one-stop party spot with the launch of Ray’s Rio Bravo Events, just in time for wedding and graduation season. The special events venue provides a catering menu filled with the high-end, made-from-scratch Tex-Mex cuisine that Ray’s Rio Bravo is known for in a festive space that features a large bar and both indoor and outdoor dining areas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Ray’s Rio Bravo has always been synonymous with good times, and providing an event space where our guests can celebrate their most important occasions is the best way for us to carry on this tradition,” says Ray Schoenbaum. “Our Tex-Mex fare is approachable and comforting, and the atmosphere is bright and lively – it’s the perfect combination for making memories that last a lifetime.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Guests can feast on a buffet from the Ray’s Rio Bravo menu or a Ray’s on the River plated meal or buffet (a buffet menu is required for groups of 75 or more). The Ray’s Rio Bravo menu features the option of a taco bar buffet ($24.95 per person) or a grilled fajita bar buffet ($31.95 per person) along with enhancements such as quesadillas, mini burritos, enchiladas and desserts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To wash it all down, Ray’s Rio Bravo Events offers three levels of bar packages at its main bar area: Casa Bar Package (includes bottled beer, house margaritas and house liquors), Bravo Bar Package (includes bottled beer, house margaritas and call liquors) and Premium Brand Bar Package (includes bottled beer, Texas margaritas, premium liquors and wines by the glass). All open bar packages include unlimited soda, iced tea and coffee, and additional satellite bars are available for a fee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The festive cantina décor features dark wood, concrete floors, warm wood paneling and exposed brick accented with bright pops of color. Indoors, a large bar and a casual dining and dancing space creates convivial environs, while 2 large patios overlooking a pond keeps the party going outdoors. The event space accommodates parties of 50 to 275 guests and is available for buyouts with food and drink minimums ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, depending on meal time and day of the week. The arrangement of additional rental items such as specialty linen, floral and décor can be arranged through the events manager for an additional charge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ray’s Rio Bravo Events is located at 6450 Powers Ferry Road, NW, in Sandy Springs. All major credit cards are accepted. For more information, please call <a href="tel:(770)%20955-1187" target="_blank" value="+17709551187">770-955-1187</a> or email <a href="mailto:nisha@raysrestaurants.com" target="_blank">nisha@raysrestaurants.com</a>. </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Ray’s Restaurants:</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ray’s Restaurants, LLC, is comprised of Ray’s on the River, Ray’s in the City, Ray’s at Killer Creek and Ray’s Rio Bravo Events. Ray’s on the River, Ray’s in the City and Ray’s at Killer Creek all feature an award-winning menu with an emphasis on fresh fish flown in daily from the Atlantic and Pacific, house-cut chops, prime steaks and extensive wine offerings from around the world. Ray’s Rio Bravo Events is a private event venue offering fresh and fun Tex-Mex cuisine, refreshing margaritas and more for the ultimate fiesta.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">PAPI’S CUBAN & CARIBBEAN GRILL GIVES FIVE REASONS<br />TO CELEBRATE EMORY POINT GRAND OPENING </span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>Food and Drink Specials <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674501" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 13-17</span></span> </em><em>at Newest Destination for Authentic, Delicious Cuban Fare </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.papisgrill.com/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1489781044087000&usg=AFQjCNGtx8aimfuS6hHOafUXADQedJM41Q" href="http://www.papisgrill.com/index.html" target="_blank">Papi’s Cuban & Caribbean Grill</a>, Atlanta’s longtime favorite for the homestyle cuisine and vibrant culture of Cuba, recently opened its newest location in the Emory Point mixed-use development. To celebrate with the community, Papi’s is hosting five days of food and drink specials <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674502" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 13-17</span></span>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Monday, March 13 – EMORY DAY</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>20% off your total check</strong> all day with Emory student or faculty ID.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tuesday, March 14 – FAMILY NIGHT</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Buy one adult entrée after <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674503" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m.</span></span> and get one<strong> free kids meal </strong>for children 10 and under.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wednesday, March 15 - $3 WRAP WEDNESDAY</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy a <strong>$3 mini version</strong> of Papi’s popular chicken and pork wraps after <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674504" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">3 p.m.</span></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thursday, March 16 - LADIES NIGHT</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>$5 mojitos and $5 empanada</strong> <strong>samplers, </strong>as well as goodie bags for the first 50 ladies.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674505" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday, March 17</span></span> – ST. PATRICK’S DAY</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The luck of the Irish comes to Papi’s! <strong>$5</strong> <strong>Reuben Cuban special all day.</strong> Also featuring a special “Lucky Charm” drink by Bacardi. Live music starts at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674506" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">6 p.m.</span></span> with Atlanta's freshest and most dynamic salsa band, Clave y Son. </span><br />
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674507" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Monday, March 13 through Friday, March 17</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Papi’s Cuban & Caribbean Grill at Emory Point</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1540 Avenue Place</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlanta, GA 30329</span><br />
<a href="tel:(404)%20320-0165" target="_blank" value="+14043200165"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">404-320-0165</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Opened Jan. 30, 2017, Papi’s Cuban & Caribbean Grill at Emory Point creates a relaxed and fun atmosphere with Caribbean inspired colors and accents along with Cuban music playing in the background. The interior seats 140 in the dining room and at the bar, and the fully covered, all-seasons patio seats an additional 50 guests.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674508" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 9 p.m.</span></span>, Friday and Saturday from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674509" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 10 p.m.</span></span> and Sunday from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674510" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 8 p.m.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Papi’s operates six other Atlanta-area locations in Midtown, Stockbridge, Kennesaw, Lawrenceville, Tucker and at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">RIZE ARTISAN PIZZA + SALADS CELEBRATES NEW OPENING OF SANDY SPRINGS </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">LOCATION WITH WEEK-LONG SPECIALS</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy bold, global flavors that are crafted with care during <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674423" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 20-26</span></span> grand opening events</span></em></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">WHAT: </span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.rizeartisanpizza.com/%23more-often&source=gmail&ust=1489781043024000&usg=AFQjCNHzAbXSwDrCQIZWOH46yknRDXXd2Q" href="http://www.rizeartisanpizza.com/#more-often" target="_blank">Rize Artisan Pizza + Salads</a> recently opened its second location in Sandy Springs, bringing artisan pizza, hand-crafted salads and pasta with bold flavors to Roswell Road. To celebrate their newest location, the Rize team has added specials and events throughout the week of <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674424" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 20</span></span>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674425" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday, March 20 to Sunday, March 26</span></span>: DINE TO DONATE</span></strong><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A portion of sales from the Grand Opening Celebration goes to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.createyourdreams.org/&source=gmail&ust=1489781043024000&usg=AFQjCNFFe3PANjgh1aiafOxzBhqvfjQH3g" href="http://www.createyourdreams.org/" target="_blank">Create Your Dreams Foundation</a>, a long-term youth development program dedicated to nurturing the talents and dreams of students living in underserved areas of Atlanta.</span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674426" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday, March 20</span></span>: HOMETOWN HEROES DAY</span></strong><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">All members of law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, nurses, doctors, teachers and active or veteran military personnel receive a free pizza with any purchase. Just show your ID or badge for the discount! Limit one per person.</span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674427" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tuesday, March 21</span></span>: FAMILY DAY</span></strong><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Buy an adult entrée (pizza, full salad or pasta) and receive a Kids Meal free (kids 10 & under). One Kids Meal per one adult entrée.</span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674428" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Wednesday, March 22</span></span>: WINGS WEDNESDAY</span></strong><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Get a free order of wings with any pizza purchase.</span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674429" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, March 23</span></span>: GIRLS NIGHT OUT</span></strong><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Featuring $5 small plates and $5 sangría from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674430" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">4 p.m.</span></span> until close. Complimentary goodie bags are available for the first 50 ladies, and guests can register to win a free massage from Spa Sydell.</span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674431" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday, March 24</span></span>: DATE NIGHT</span></strong><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Buy a sangría, beer or wine and receive a free small plate after <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674432" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m.</span></span> Limit one per person. Share a photo of you and your date on Instagram with #rizedatenight for the chance to win a $100 gift card.</span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674433" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, March 25</span></span>: TEAM SPIRIT DAY</span></strong><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wear your youth sport or school team apparel and receive a free pizza with any purchase. Bring your team after practice or the game!</span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674434" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, March 26</span></span>: SANGRIA <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674435" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">SUNDAY</span></span></span></strong><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">$5 sangría and $25 carafes along with $5 small plates from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674436" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. – 5 p.m.</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">6050 Roswell Rd</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sandy Springs, GA 30328</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Phone: <a href="tel:(404)%20334-0851" target="_blank" value="+14043340851">(404) 334-0851</a></span><br />
<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.rizeartisanpizza.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781043024000&usg=AFQjCNEQcnFxZ9JFg4WIo-OiJvWhi39T9Q" href="http://www.rizeartisanpizza.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">rizeartisanpizza.com</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rize Sandy Springs is located at 6050 Roswell Road, serving lunch and dinner from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674437" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 10 p.m.</span></span> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674438" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674439" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday</span></span> and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674440" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 11 p.m.</span></span> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674441" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Friday</span></span> and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674442" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span>. Complimentary valet is available daily, and self-parking is available in the parking garage beside the property. For more information, call <a href="tel:(404)%20334-0851" target="_blank" value="+14043340851">404-334-0851</a> or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.rizeartisanpizza.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781043024000&usg=AFQjCNEQcnFxZ9JFg4WIo-OiJvWhi39T9Q" href="http://www.rizeartisanpizza.com/" target="_blank">www.rizeartisanpizza.com</a>. For more updates, follow the restaurant on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/rizeartisan/&source=gmail&ust=1489781043024000&usg=AFQjCNHxGp_2oJgc0eeHhKDjTjDyEHQ-xQ" href="https://www.facebook.com/rizeartisan/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.instagram.com/rizeartisanpizza/&source=gmail&ust=1489781043024000&usg=AFQjCNH0x213H6qiMmy0O5P2-eI2jhpzLA" href="https://www.instagram.com/rizeartisanpizza/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/RizeArtisan&source=gmail&ust=1489781043024000&usg=AFQjCNEGhRDZkrvcltK0QKgEdiJbSf8xfg" href="https://twitter.com/RizeArtisan" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">UNCORK SOUTH AFRICAN WINES AT MILTON’S SPRING & VINE DINNER ON <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674416" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">MARCH 23</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fourth Annual Event Showcases Wines from Boschendal and Bellingham, Hosted by Alister Glen</span></em></span></div>
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<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHAT:</strong> <wbr></wbr> </span></span><br />
<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781042990000&usg=AFQjCNEBLLW5vUCfkXG3o9JllZLamJB0QQ" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</a> commemorates the arrival of spring with its fourth annual <strong>Spring & Vine wine dinner</strong>, taking place on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674417" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m.</span></span> This year’s dinner showcases unique South African wines from the country’s celebrated <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.boschendal.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781042990000&usg=AFQjCNHjlRG9NAH0pwl6R_LZpYOcOuFsIw" href="http://www.boschendal.com/" target="_blank">Boschendal</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bellinghamwines.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781042990000&usg=AFQjCNEU648mskHAdKXFXJjX-Y8w-VXWPw" href="http://www.bellinghamwines.com/" target="_blank">Bell<wbr></wbr>ingham</a> wineries.</span></span><br />
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<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The four-course menu from executive chef Derek Dollar complements the light, fun feel of spring and pairs perfectly with the South African flavors of the wines. Price is $90 per person plus tax (gratuity included). Tickets may be purchased at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.springandvine.eventbrite.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781042990000&usg=AFQjCNEftQjKD1YHEtGXMpiPSHdUxD2bpw" href="http://www.springandvine.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">springandvine.eventbrite.<wbr></wbr>com</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">First Course</span></strong></span><br />
<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scallop Crudo Au Natural: citrus, olive oil, sliced radish, baby fennel, masago roe, micro sorrel and wasabi, shishito pepper paired with sparkling wine</span></span><br />
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<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Second Course</span></strong></span><br />
<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wood-Grilled Leg of Rabbit: white wine braise, warm quinoa with sweet peas and grilled corn, curried lime gremolata, annatto seed oil, carrot top-cilantro oil paired with a lightly oaked Chenin Blanc</span></span><br />
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<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Third Course</span></strong></span><br />
<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Porcini Crusted Veal Striploin: heirloom carrot, leek, purple fingerling potato and Loudmouth Farms mushroom ragout paired with a fun take on Pinotage, the signature varietal of South Africa</span></span><br />
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<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fourth Course</span></strong></span><br />
<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dark Chocolate Layered Mousse Cake: raspberry cake, white chocolate cherry mousse, blackberry cake, pomegranate reduction, honeycomb candy paired with a South African Rhône-style blend</span></span><br />
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<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">WHEN: <wbr></wbr> </span></strong></span><br />
<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674418" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thursday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHERE:</strong> <wbr></wbr> </span></span><br />
<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</span></span><br />
<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><span style="font-family: inherit;">800 Mayfield Road</span></span><br />
<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Alpharetta, GA 30009</span></span><br />
<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><a href="tel:(770)%20817-0161" target="_blank" value="+17708170161"><span style="font-family: inherit;">770-817-0161</span></a></span><br />
<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781042990000&usg=AFQjCNEBLLW5vUCfkXG3o9JllZLamJB0QQ" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">miltonscuisine.com</span></a></span><br />
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<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">DETAILS: <wbr></wbr> </span></strong></span><br />
<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The event is hosted by Alister Glen, a Cape Town native who most recently spent more than seven years as sales manager for the U.S. and Mexico for DGB, the parent company of Boschendal and Bellingham wineries. Glen has also served as general manager for La Pietra Cucina, food and beverage director for Barnsley Gardens, and general manager of the Hotel Ivy in Minneapolis. He has recently taken a position as a district manager for distributor National Wine & Spirits, making this one of his last public appearances with these wineries in Atlanta.</span></span><br />
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<span id="m_-1009006709083577513"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ABOUT MILTON’S CUISINE & COCKTAILS: </strong><br />Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails is nestled in a restored 155-year-old farmhouse located in the historic district of Crabapple. The charming North Fulton restaurant serves contemporary Southern cuisine that utilizes fresh, local ingredients, many of which come from the restaurant’s on-site garden called Milton’s Acre. Milton’s is open nightly for dinner at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674419" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m.</span></span> and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674420" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> brunch from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674421" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SMOKEBELLY BBQ SCORES NOTHING BUT NET WITH “FINAL FOUR FOR $4”</strong><br /><em>Slam-Dunk College Hoops Promotion Features Delicious Food and Drinks at Fan-Friendly Price</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHAT:</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://smokebellybbq.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781043771000&usg=AFQjCNEUw4BSEtYslvGPnUU_nJ9rCf_L6w" href="http://smokebellybbq.com/" target="_blank">Smokebelly BBQ</a>, Atlanta’s favorite venue for chef-crafted barbecue, has just the ticket for sports fans eager for the perfect spot to enjoy the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament—along with great food and drinks at prices that won’t have them crying foul.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Buckhead hotspot’s <strong>Final Four for $4</strong> promotion features four delicious menu items available at the fan-friendly price point of $4 each. And with 14 big-screen TVs throughout the restaurant, you’ll never miss a minute of the action. The promotion, available only during tournament games, includes the following:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">All bottled beers ($4 each)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“March Madness” margarita ($4)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Disco pork fries ($4)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“March Madness” smokehouse nachos (fresh fried corn tortilla chips, aged white cheddar and Gouda, pickled jalapeños, scallions, sour cream, roasted red bell peppers and Smokebelly’s signature smoked chopped brisket, $4)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674469" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 14-19</span></span>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674470" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 23-26</span></span>, and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674471" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 1 and 3</span></span> (During NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games only)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Open for lunch and dinner Sunday through Thursday from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674472" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 10 p.m.</span></span> and Friday and Saturday <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674473" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. until 11 p.m.</span></span>The bar stays open later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHERE:</strong> <wbr></wbr> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Smokebelly BBQ</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">128 East Andrews Drive, Atlanta, GA 30305</span><br />
<a href="tel:(404)%20848-9100" target="_blank" value="+14048489100"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">404-848-9100</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SMOKEBELLY BBQ NOW HOSTING SUNDAY BRUNCH</strong><br /><em>Buckhead Barbecue Spot Serving Up Creative Takes on Traditional Favorites</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://smokebellybbq.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781044104000&usg=AFQjCNGcoj-YWt_Wd7hoorR4DRp96PqN-Q" href="http://smokebellybbq.com/" target="_blank">Smokebelly BBQ</a>, already Atlanta’s leading destination for delicious, chef-crafted barbecue for lunch and dinner, hopes to become the city’s favorite spot for Sunday brunch, as well. The popular Buckhead restaurant is now offering a unique menu of brunch favorites, including a Bloody Mary bar and $4 mimosas and Bellinis, every Sunday from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674476" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Barbecue is a classic culinary tradition, and so is Sunday brunch,” says Smokebelly BBQ co-owner John Piemonte. “We are bringing these two institutions together and giving our customers a dining experience they haven’t had before.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Adds executive chef Michelle Matlock, “Barbecue and brunch are both about comfort and tradition. What’s been fun for us is staying true to that, while applying the same creativity and passion that defines our approach to barbecue.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The brunch menu is anchored by a lineup of inspired takes on timeless brunch favorites. Sweet potato pancakes are layered with sweet potato soufflé and topped with bourbon cinnamon crème ($12), while the smoked Benny, the restaurant’s twist on eggs Benedict, features poached, farm-fresh eggs over two grilled biscuit halves, served with beef brisket and chipotle hollandaise and a choice of brunch potatoes or creamy cheese grits ($13). French toast comes stuffed with bananas Foster, cream cheese and Myer’s rum, garnished with praline bacon crumbles ($11).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Other selections offer delicious versions of Southern staples and include:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Smokebelly traditional breakfast - two farm-fresh eggs served your way, a buttermilk biscuit, a grilled tomato wedge and brunch potatoes or creamy cheese grits with a choice of bacon, sausage, pulled pork or smoked brisket ($12)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chicken and biscuits and gravy - golden fried chicken breast served over fresh-baked, grilled halves of a buttermilk biscuit and served with Smokebelly’s signature sausage gravy and two eggs made to order ($14)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Farmhouse biscuit sandwich - choice of sage sausage, Dijon, smoked Gouda and a fried egg; fried chicken and a fried egg; or bacon, pulled pork, pepperjack cheese and a fried egg ($11)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cajun jambalaya omelet - stuffed with sautéed peppers and onions, spicy tasso ham and pepper jack cheese ($12)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Familiar favorites from Smokebelly’s regular menu of BBQ tapas starters (Brunswick stew, smoked brisket chili and smoked wings) and savory sandwiches (pulled pork, Angus beef brisket and the Smokebelly signature burger), round out the menu, along with BBQ plates, combos, salads and sides.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It wouldn’t be Sunday brunch without an adult beverage, and Smokebelly doesn’t disappoint in this arena. The Tito’s Bloody Mary bar ($10) includes a selection of mixes and more than 20 seasonings and garnishes including pork rinds, bacon, pickles, pickled okra, jalapeños, hot sauce and more. Guests can also enjoy mimosas ($4) and Bellinis ($4), as well as signature sips like the Nice Pear (pisco, pear brandy, velvet falernum, lemon, bitters and Prosecco - $10) and the Log Cabin (apple brandy, pecan bitters, bourbon, maple syrup and Angostura bitters - $9). The beverage menu also features the Michelada (Bloody Mary mix combined with your choice of Miller Lite, Coors Lite, Bud Light or Dos Equis in a salt-rimmed glass - $6) and an assortment of coffee cocktails, wines and draft, bottled and canned beers.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">THE BIG KETCH ENTICES GUESTS WITH THE BIG EASY NOW THROUGH <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674444" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">APRIL 30</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">A taste of New Orleans on the menu in Buckhead and Roswell</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHAT:</strong> <wbr></wbr> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The kitchen krewe at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781043032000&usg=AFQjCNEJd4qeP-VdULRtZNJomIFXPJ8w1w" href="http://thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">The Big Ketch</a> is bringing the soul of the Southern coast to Atlanta with a special New Orleans-themed menu available now through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674443" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 30</span></span>. This special menu features the following:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Available all day:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crawfish Bites – flash-fried crawfish tails with Lowcountry aioli ($8.95)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gator Bites – marinated gator tail bites flash-fried and served with New Orleans barbecue sauce ($8.95)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lunch features:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fried Crawfish Po’ Boy – shredded lettuce, tomato and Lowcountry aioli ($14.95)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gator Tail Po’ Boy – shredded lettuce, tomato, rémoulade and a drizzle of New Orleans barbecue sauce ($13.95)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Dinner features:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">New Orleans BBQ Shrimp – blackened shrimp over smashed tomatoes with grilled green beans and Worcestershire-spiked creole garlic butter sauce ($21.99)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Seafood Gumbo – blackened shrimp and crawfish tails served over a creole seafood gumbo with seasoned rice and flash-fried okra ($22.95)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674446" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 30, 2017</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHERE:</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Big Ketch in Buckhead</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">3279 Roswell Road</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlanta, GA 30305</span><br />
<a href="tel:(404)%20474-9508" target="_blank" value="+14044749508"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">404-474-9508</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Big Ketch on Canton Street</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1105 Canton Street</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Roswell, GA 30075</span><br />
<a href="tel:(770)%20993-5749" target="_blank" value="+17709935749"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">770-993-5749</span></a><br />
<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781043032000&usg=AFQjCNEzc3mNCPyM1LEqyrH0-5t7E_QtNg" href="http://www.thebigketch.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">thebigketch.com</span></a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Who doesn't love a day at the beach? That's the spirit behind <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781043032000&usg=AFQjCNEzc3mNCPyM1LEqyrH0-5t7E_QtNg" href="http://www.thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill</a> – 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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781043032000&usg=AFQjCNEzc3mNCPyM1LEqyrH0-5t7E_QtNg" href="http://www.thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">thebigketch.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>RAY’S AT KILLER CREEK FIRES UP THE GRILL WITH BIG GREEN EGG DEMOS</strong><br /><em>Enjoy Tasting Menus from Executive Chef Mike Fuller <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674454" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 25 and April 22</span></span></em></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">WHAT: <wbr></wbr> </span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Spring is right around the corner, and grilling season isn’t far behind. With that in mind, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home&source=gmail&ust=1489781043723000&usg=AFQjCNEzhXtQ10j-SvOI-d3jVwM-W1CFKw" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home" target="_blank">Ray’s at Killer Creek</a> is firing up two <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://biggreenegg.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781043723000&usg=AFQjCNGF4WItVScGaRomr0UnLD-jQ7rX2w" href="http://biggreenegg.com/" target="_blank">Big Green Egg</a> grilling demonstrations on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674455" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 25 and April 22</span></span>, complete with tasting menus courtesy of executive chef Mike Fuller.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674456" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 25</span></span> menu features chargrilled artichokes with roasted garlic and herb aioli; Springer Mountain Farms chicken and dumplings slow-cooked in a Dutch oven; pepper-crusted short rib with fingerling potato salad and mortar and pestle salsa verde; and a baked caramel apple with fresh whipped cream. Menu details for the <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674457" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 22</span></span> demo will be revealed at a later date.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Each demo is $39 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and includes the cooking demonstration and tasting menu, iced tea, soda or coffee and choice of a Bloody Mary, mimosa or 16 oz. draft beer. Reservations are required; call <a href="tel:(770)%20649-0064" target="_blank" value="+17706490064">770-649-0064</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">WHEN: <wbr></wbr> </span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674458" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, March 25</span></span>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674459" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1-3 p.m.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674460" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, April 22</span></span>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674461" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1-3 p.m.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHERE:</strong> <wbr></wbr> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ray’s at Killer Creek</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1700 Mansell Road</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Alpharetta, GA 30009</span><br />
<a href="tel:(770)%20649-0064" target="_blank" value="+17706490064"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">770-649-0064</span></a><br />
<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home&source=gmail&ust=1489781043724000&usg=AFQjCNF-LBjCrXDVNUQ0_XmyhuPCTu34wA" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">raysrestaurants.com/<wbr></wbr>raysatkillercreek </span></a><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">ABOUT RAY’S RESTAURANTS:</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ray’s Restaurants, LLC, is comprised of Ray’s on the River, Ray’s in the City and Ray’s at Killer Creek. All feature an award-winning menu with an emphasis on fresh fish flown in daily from the Atlantic and Pacific, house-cut chops, prime steaks and extensive wine offerings from around the world. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781043724000&usg=AFQjCNFjiTwYVxNfD9Lflj9H0GgDnOt9sQ" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">raysrestaurants.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">TACO MAC HONORS SWEETWATER BREWING COMPANY’S 20<sup>TH</sup> ANNIVERSARY </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">WITH MARCH BEER OF THE MONTH STATUS</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thursday Pint Nights, new 23 oz. Super Vessel and SweetWater 420 Fest Ticket Giveaways </span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– Hometown favorite <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781043732000&usg=AFQjCNHrjZrWy4RLsYhNjxezrEABmKvhVg" href="http://tacomac.com/" target="_blank">Taco Mac</a> is wishing another Atlanta institution - SweetWater Brewing Company – a “hoppy” 20<sup>th</sup> birthday by featuring four of its brews as March Beers of the Month. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The four featured beers are Grass Monkey (hoppy wheat with lemongrass), 420 (extra pale ale), Goin' Coastal (IPA with pineapple) and Hatchery: Mosaic (single hop IPA). Every Thursday night in March, Taco Mac guests can enjoy Pint Night, ordering one of the featured beers of the month poured in a different SweetWater glass to keep each week beginning at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674462" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m.</span></span>One glass per guest, while supplies last.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Because a pint just sometimes isn’t enough, Taco Mac is also offering a special SweetWater Super Vessel this month featuring a beautiful, 12-color 20<sup>th</sup> anniversary logo. It’s 23 ounces filled with any featured beer of the month for $14.95 and is only available while supplies last.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Taco Mac and SweetWater are also partnering to help some lucky winners score a trip to the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sweetwater420fest.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781043732000&usg=AFQjCNHKA4ZCBjut2ztZwVq5cyqyqg154g" href="http://www.sweetwater420fest.com/" target="_blank">SweetWater 420 Fest</a> taking place <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674463" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 21-23</span></span> at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta. Each Thursday, guests who pick up the weekly SweetWater glassware during Pint Night can snap a photo of their new glass and post it on Taco Mac’s <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/TacoMacOfficial/app/218007868673914&source=gmail&ust=1489781043732000&usg=AFQjCNEEEzvDYUSOL4gH-b4cyonZaQyzkg" href="https://www.facebook.com/TacoMacOfficial/app/218007868673914" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page to enter. The photo with the most votes each week wins a free pair of tickets to the hottest music festival in the city.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With five Thursdays in March, that means there are five chances to win big while also collecting some seriously cool glassware. To sweeten the deal, two VIP wristbands are also up for grabs to the dedicated Pint Night fan who collects all 5 unique SweetWater glasses and snaps the most creative photo of their new collection by <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674464" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, April 2</span></span>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">IT PAYS TO PLAY DURING MARCH BRACKET SHOWDOWN AT TACO MAC</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">and More During College Basketball’s Biggest Month</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– March is here and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781043764000&usg=AFQjCNEz9ihehV99olVPppTWiv1EinuUHg" href="http://tacomac.com/" target="_blank">Taco Mac</a> is the place to show off your college basketball knowledge during their annual Bracket Showdown. Starting today, guests 18 or older (and residents of GA, TN, NC or SC only) can <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tacomac.com/bracketshowdown&source=gmail&ust=1489781043764000&usg=AFQjCNFmJO-vZiAR6_x2GO6eAvaO8tqD8g" href="http://www.tacomac.com/bracketshowdown" target="_blank">register</a> to participate. Brackets can be filled once participating teams are announced on March 13. Brackets must be completed and saved by <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1055674468" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. EST</span></span> on March 16. One winner for best overall bracket will go home in style in a brand new Chevrolet Equinox. The guest with the best bracket at each Taco Mac location will take also home a $100 Taco Mac gift card. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Not only is Taco Mac the place to play, it’s the perfect spot to catch all the games throughout the month with the most craft beers on draft, award-winning roasted wings and the best sports watching environment. For a limited time only, Taco Mac is also offering the 3 Pointer, a special appetizer featuring three mozzarella sticks, three onion rings and three fried pickles with sides of marinara and buffalo ranch for only $8.95. Wash ‘em all down with Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra and Shock Top beer specials including 60-ounce pitchers ($11.95), 20-ounce drafts ($4.75) and mix & match buckets filled with four beers ($13.95).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><u>About Taco Mac</u></strong><br />An Atlanta institution since 1979, Taco Mac offers over 100 beers on draft, the Southeast’s Original Buffalo wings and 50+ HD TVs for enjoying all your favorite sporting events. Started by two friends from Buffalo, New York, Taco Mac now has 29 locations across Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Taco Mac is one of many portfolio companies owned by Dallas-based CIC Partners. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781043732000&usg=AFQjCNHrjZrWy4RLsYhNjxezrEABmKvhVg" href="http://tacomac.com/" target="_blank">tacomac.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA </strong>– As if eating at Atlanta’s beloved <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1490161262416000&usg=AFQjCNEHoRUPlZyEAyT5q2wUALe_H-k4HA" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Sublime Doughnuts</a> wasn’t a fun enough experience already, now customers can go online for more entertainment via the bakeshop’s new YouTube series, “<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.youtube.com/user/SublimeDoughnuts&source=gmail&ust=1490161262416000&usg=AFQjCNFqtmFN7QeK_Uc8iTBsNUKvGuHLFg" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/SublimeDoughnuts" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Will It Doughnut?</a>”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Each week, Sublime owner Kamal Grant films a new episode featuring a spinning Wheel O’ Doughnuts with a selection of wacky flavor options (think Hot Cheetos, roses and spring rolls). Grant creates the custom flavored doughnut chosen in the previous week’s episode on camera for viewers, taste tests it and then spins the wheel to select the next far-out flavor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There’s a new creation every Monday, and guests can purchase the featured flavor at his West Midtown store each week to taste for themselves. “We’re in the happiness business,” says Grant. “Turning our funky flavors into a game show seemed like a great way to make our guests smile, and it certainly keeps me creatively challenged.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1490161262416000&usg=AFQjCNEHoRUPlZyEAyT5q2wUALe_H-k4HA" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.sublimedoughnuts.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>White Oak Pastures And Oriol Family Join Forces To Re-Introduce<br />Iberian Pork To American Market For First Time In 500 Years </strong><br /><em>Fifth-Generation Family Farm and Spanish Partners Form Iberian Pastures LLC<br />to Raise Exquisite Pigs in South Georgia</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA – <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.whiteoakpastures.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781044740000&usg=AFQjCNGV5mFf2W_zIoiRwiAQM8wn1a3tLg" href="http://www.whiteoakpastures.com/" target="_blank">White Oak Pastures’</a> owner Will Harris and Jaime and Kurt Oriol of Cobacha, LLC are announcing their joint venture, known as <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://iberianpastures.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781044740000&usg=AFQjCNFtx_hUEmATgfuYFpqjK5j8qRQBhQ" href="http://iberianpastures.com/" target="_blank">Iberian Pastures LLC</a>, formed to import Iberian hogs from Spain into the United States for raising, breeding and slaughtering on Harris’ Bluffton, Georgia, farm. The creation of Iberian Pastures represents another extension of White Oak Pastures’ commitment to the welfare of its animals, environmental sustainability, locally produced food and quality meat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“The live production concept of Iberian pigs fits perfectly into our system, as the standard in Spain is to raise these pigs in the woods and allow them to forage for their food,” says Harris. “Our goal is to produce these wonderful pork products in South Georgia from our very own herd.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Prior to 2013, both the Spanish and U.S. governments forbade any exportation of the live animals. With a change in policy came Jaime and Kurt Oriol, a father and son team with a family history of raising Iberian hogs in Southwest Spain who translated the new U.S. importation policy for the Spanish government, knocking on Harris’ door in late summer 2013.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Right after the regulations changed, we planned a tour of top American farms that we were interested in partnering with,” Kurt Oriol recalls. “White Oak Pastures was our third stop, and we ended up cancelling the rest of our trip. The farm is perfect, not only because of its land, its pastured animals and its success with national distribution, but because of the culture there and the family approach. White Oak Pastures’ values instilled confidence in us, and now we see them as a family. That trust comes before all else,” he adds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Together, the partners purchased and imported 26 gilts (young females) and six boars (young uncastrated males) that same year. The Spanish-born pigs were first flown to Amsterdam and then New York City, with each leg of the journey ending in a 30-day quarantine per USDA regulations. Harris and his team drove two stock trailers to New York City in the midst of a December blizzard to pick up the pigs and transport them to his Bluffton farm. Ever since that snowy journey, the animals have surpassed Harris’ greatest expectations, and the initial 26 gilts have all had babies that have farrowed. Those offspring are being bred now, and Iberian Pastures currently has three generations of the Iberian breed in production with all of the now 300 pigs faring extremely well. “It has taken patient capital, but we are very optimistic as the curing process begins,” says Harris.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">These Iberian hogs are desirable for three main reasons: their genetics, their diet and their versatility. The genetic composition of Iberian pigs makes for the most efficient draining and marbling of fat, and how they process oleic content in their final months is fundamental to the overall quality of the pork. Oftentimes in Spain, these pigs are bred with other types of swine to lower production costs and are therefore not 100% Iberian; Iberian Pastures’ pork is 100% pure Iberian.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Traditionally, Iberian pigs graze on acorns. Iberian Pastures pigs are raised on a diet of peanuts and pecans, putting a South Georgia twist on the Spanish tradition. Although the farm already had some pecan trees on its grounds, Harris also purchased a 30-acre pecan orchard, now a contiguous part of the farm’s 2,500 acres, in preparation for the pigs. Harris has been drawing fat samples from some of the pigs to be sure that his methods are working. “The fatty profiles look to be exactly equal and probably better than the best Spanish boars,” he says. “It may even be more desirable.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Iberian pigs feature several fresh meat cuts that would be dismissed as trimmings in the average American pig. Iberian Pastures is offering eight of these cuts, including the papada (jowl), lagarto (long strip of meat between chop and loin), presa (cut between top of shoulder and beginning of loin) and secreto (secret layer of meat within the lard on top front of belly), in addition to bone-in rib chops and bone-in loin chops. Although cooked differently than the pork consumers are accustomed to in the United States, the preparation methods for these fresh cuts are simple enough to be done in both a backyard grilling environment or in a more elaborate kitchen format.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">While the slaughtering process is the same, the butchery of Iberian hogs differs drastically from traditional American pork. “The difference is in the fabrication of the carcass,” explains Brian Sapp, director of operations for White Oak Pastures. “Instead of splitting the hog down the middle, we must split it down both sides of the backbone in order to pull out the boneless cuts one by one.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sapp, a master butcher, traveled to Badajoz, Spain, in March 2015 to study the butchery of these special hogs and spent time at slaughter and curing facility Señorío De Montanera. He also spent time on multiple Spanish farms to learn exactly how the animals are raised and fed. “The free range lifestyle of these pigs meets all the criteria that we strive for at White Oak Pastures; Iberian Pastures has the same production model that defines our farm, and that is exciting to our customers,” he says.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Iberian Pastures is sending hams and shoulders from the slaughtered Iberian hogs to a curing facility in Norwalk, Iowa, called <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://laquercia.us/&source=gmail&ust=1489781044740000&usg=AFQjCNFjvPB71kwWJdvq7HyLYJhowqeAgg" href="http://laquercia.us/" target="_blank">La Quercia</a><u>.</u> The curing process ranges from three months for dry cured sausages to 24-30 months for hams. “Curing this kind of ham is a real artisan endeavor,” says Harris. “After traveling to several curing houses, we ultimately decided on La Quercia because they are the best in the country and have been doing this old European dry curing process for many generations.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The introduction of these Iberian pork products into White Oak Pastures’ inventory is a natural addition to the farm’s offerings of high-quality animal proteins that customers can feel good about eating. “The American pork industry has really gotten away from fat, especially marbling in the meat, and our new Iberian offerings will really take it back to tasting like pork again,” says Sapp of what consumers can expect from these new products.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">To celebrate the slaughter of the first set of 27 Iberian pigs and the beginning of the curing process, Iberian Pastures hosted a small event at White Oak Pastures in early February. On hand to educate attendees in the traditional preparations of Iberian pork were Spanish chefs Manuel Berganza of Andanada in New York City and Alejandro Hormaecha of Sacha in Madrid, who prepared the fresh meat with Reid Harrison of White Oak Pastures. “We felt it was important for chefs Berganza and Hormaecha to give a sense of direction on how to treat these cuts, but we want to reinforce the idea that these preparation methods are accessible; this is not an untouchable gold standard,” says Oriol.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The farm is also working on an informational kit to include preparation tips and recipes that will be available on White Oak Pastures’ website in the near future. “It’s an honor to introduce these specialty products here in the U.S., and we’re excited to share these Spanish traditions with our customers who might not have the chance to go to Spain,” says Sapp.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Beginning this month, the fresh meat from the Iberian hogs is available for purchase both at the farm and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.whiteoakpastures.com/pc_combined_results.asp?pc_id%3DF589B60AC0F64DC98E33DE057FCE5E47&source=gmail&ust=1489781044741000&usg=AFQjCNGhHJAsOL3eqalD_QrqWY_gPLHCrQ" href="http://www.whiteoakpastures.com/pc_combined_results.asp?pc_id=F589B60AC0F64DC98E33DE057FCE5E47" target="_blank">online</a>. As always, the farm is utilizing the whole animal, turning the Iberian pigs’ ears into chew toys for dogs, saving the fat to make lard and preparing broth with the bones. Due to limited product availability, Iberian Pastures also has a retail booking program <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.whiteoakpastures.com/pc_combined_results.asp?pc_id%3DF589B60AC0F64DC98E33DE057FCE5E47&source=gmail&ust=1489781044741000&usg=AFQjCNGhHJAsOL3eqalD_QrqWY_gPLHCrQ" href="http://www.whiteoakpastures.com/pc_combined_results.asp?pc_id=F589B60AC0F64DC98E33DE057FCE5E47" target="_blank">online</a> to ensure interested consumers have the opportunity to purchase a guaranteed supply.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About White Oak Pastures</strong><br />White Oak Pastures is a multigenerational, family-owned farm committed to the principles of sustainability and stewardship by raising five red meat (cows, sheep, goats, rabbits and hogs) and five poultry (chickens, turkeys, guineas, ducks and geese) species. It is the only farm in the nation that humanely hand-butchers both red meat and poultry species on site under USDA inspection. This takes place in White Oak Pastures’ own abattoir designed by Dr. Temple Grandin. The fifth-generation farm, led by owner Will Harris, has operated continuously on the same land in Southwest Georgia for more than 150 years. White Oak Pastures cooperates with nature to produce artisan products that are healthy, safe and nutritious. Care is given to ensure that all production practices are economically practical, ecologically sustainable and that the animals are always treated humanely. White Oak Pastures never falters in conducting business in an honorable manner, for the sake of the animals, the land and the people eating the products. The farm now also offers on-site lodging and dining.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Harris and White Oak Pastures have received the following awards for setting farming standards, contributing to the restaurant industry and being dedicated to the sustainability of organic farming in Georgia: Savory Global Network Hub, 2016 Sustainable Land Stewardship Award from Georgia Organics, 2014’s Most Respected Business Person of the Year by Georgia Trend Magazine, 2013 Swisher Sunbelt Farmer of the Year, 2012 American Treasures Award from MADE: In America, 2012 Centennial Family Award, 2012 Distinguished Conservationist, 2012 LDEI Green Ribbon Recipient, 2011 Georgia’s Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, 2011 Georgia Restaurant Association’s Innovator Award and Will Harris inducted into the Fellowship of Southern Farmers, Artisans and Chefs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">White Oak Pastures also holds several certifications including: Certified Naturally Grown for cattle, lamb and goat, Certified Grassfed by the American Grassfed Association, Certified Humane by the Humane Farm Animal Care, Animal Welfare Approved by Animal Welfare Institute, Master Cattleman by the University of Georgia, Certified Organic by Georgia Crop Improvement Association and Good Management Practices approved by Silliker, Inc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">White Oak Pastures products can be purchased at more than 1,000 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.publix.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781044741000&usg=AFQjCNHcV4MMzRCxZ-tEK2naOR-8AoEpAA" href="http://www.publix.com/" target="_blank">Publix</a> supermarkets throughout the Southeast and at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781044741000&usg=AFQjCNGhW4y4Tr5vxWtg8gCHlyhN9iI33Q" href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/" target="_blank">Whole Foods Market</a> locations from Miami to Princeton, New Jersey. The beef is distributed by <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://home.kellysfoods.com/index.php&source=gmail&ust=1489781044741000&usg=AFQjCNHlJwV0wbavsvSC_O-NR0icDoFhpQ" href="http://home.kellysfoods.com/index.php" target="_blank">Kelly's Foods</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.buckheadbeef.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781044741000&usg=AFQjCNG_2P2VlAMlr4Qr0PEWgFu6UFd41Q" href="http://www.buckheadbeef.com/" target="_blank">Buckhead Beef</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.cheneybrothers.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781044741000&usg=AFQjCNH9VxI5Ny2v0mWt7N_VO_MxkEQLdQ" href="http://www.cheneybrothers.com/" target="_blank">Cheney Brothers</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sysco.com/about-sysco/sysco-gulf-coast.html&source=gmail&ust=1489781044741000&usg=AFQjCNHx5w68UDtr54Swr1HlP6TMXCiSBw" href="http://www.sysco.com/about-sysco/sysco-gulf-coast.html" target="_blank">Sysco Gulf Coast</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.pfgc.com/Pages/default.aspx&source=gmail&ust=1489781044741000&usg=AFQjCNHWnuQsmnpkrQ7GpNO2GFL9zXcQfw" href="http://www.pfgc.com/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">PFG</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.maplevalefarms.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781044741000&usg=AFQjCNEPlLU_uL7JsXjAuh5O5bx-4wmuYA" href="http://www.maplevalefarms.com/" target="_blank">Maplevale Farms</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.merchantsdistributors.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781044741000&usg=AFQjCNElJo4IQgnFwDtTE0HKxCcFj4aeUw" href="http://www.merchantsdistributors.com/" target="_blank">Merchants</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.usfoods.com/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1489781044741000&usg=AFQjCNE3utHjZY-eJwLeULENYpRoswPTVw" href="http://www.usfoods.com/index.html" target="_blank">US Foods</a>. Customers can also place orders online. White Oak Pastures is located at 22775 Highway 27 in Bluffton, Georgia. For more information, call <a href="tel:(229)%20641-2081" target="_blank" value="+12296412081">(229) 641-2081</a> or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.whiteoakpastures.com/&source=gmail&ust=1489781044741000&usg=AFQjCNHfRscCc-5McwAw0iQcYzm8__1Ksg" href="http://www.whiteoakpastures.com/" target="_blank">whiteoakpastures.com</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About Cobacha, LLC </strong><br />Cobacha is a private investment firm. In addition to its involvement in the Iberian Pastures venture, Cobacha is also the exclusive marketer for Arbor Shield, a tree protection technology that initially began as an effort to protect newly planted trees from Iberian pigs in the savannahs of Spain. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>TACO MAC RISES TO THE OCCASION TO CELEBRATE ATLANTA FALCONS IN NFL CHAMPIONSHIP ON <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645437" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">FEB. 5</span></span></strong><br /><em>Atlanta’s Sports Viewing Institution Offers a Full Roster of Ways for Football Fans to Enjoy the Big Game </em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>ATLANTA </strong>– As Atlanta’s home for enjoying sporting events, it’s no surprise that </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000094000&usg=AFQjCNHxKHhyMDD1ftRUoLGHq5hCOEd_1A" href="http://tacomac.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Taco Mac</span></a><span style="color: black;"> is taking a spirited approach to showing hometown pride for the NFL Championship game on Feb. 5. The restaurant’s 29 Atlanta-area locations are offering easy ways to help guests “wing it” at house parties, as well as enticing offers for those who want to view the game at their neighborhood Taco Mac.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Taco Mac To-Go – </strong>It’s as close to an in-restaurant experience as possible from the comfort of your own couch! Place a to-go order of Taco Mac’s famous wings for <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645439" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> or <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645440" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> pickup to make party prep less stressful. Wings are packaged in a foil pan and come with instructions for convenient reheating. Sauces are served on the side to prevent soggy wings. Orders can be placed </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://tacomac.alohaorderonline.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000094000&usg=AFQjCNHRRQ1oTe7DJ4davqADD3DFxrvpEQ" href="https://tacomac.alohaorderonline.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">online</span></a><span style="color: black;"> until <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645441" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">noon</span></span> on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645438" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Feb. 5</span></span> or by calling </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://locations.tacomac.com/search.html&source=gmail&ust=1486272000094000&usg=AFQjCNGrXtiL5Opya7v9Lzo6ehezX6Zxtg" href="http://locations.tacomac.com/search.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">local stores</span></a><span style="color: black;"> directly.</span></span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">All guests who pick up to-go orders on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645443" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Feb. 4 and 5</span></span> or who are at Taco Mac at the end of the game on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645442" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Feb. 5</span></span> will receive a Wings are for Winners special edition certificate. If the Falcons win the game, certificate holders can redeem for six free wings from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645445" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Feb. 6-10</span></span>.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Big Game Brewniversity Rush Week – </strong>Beginning Sun, Jan. 29, Taco Mac is offering double </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/brewniversity/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000094000&usg=AFQjCNHS6BQ0bLF_rbyfJGbi1XRCZd0cwA" href="http://tacomac.com/brewniversity/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Brewniversity</span></a><span style="color: black;"> credits all day, every day leading up to the big game. Full-size beers and pitchers are worth two credits, and nooners are worth one credit with a maximum daily credit of 12 instead of the usual six-credit maximum. New Brewniversity credits will also be available during the game.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>680 The Fan/Anheuser-Busch Events: </strong>At each of their five Taco Mac appearances during the week of Jan. 30, 680 The Fan will register guests to win a pair of tickets to the championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, and $1,000 to assist with travel and hotel expenses.</span></span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Mon, Jan. 30: </strong>Chuck & Chernoff broadcast live from Taco Mac Metropolis from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645446" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">3-7 p.m.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Tues, Jan. 31:</strong> The Buck and Kincade Show broadcasts live from Taco Mac Mall of Georgia from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645447" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">noon-3 p.m.</span></span>, while Chuck & Chernoff broadcast live from Taco Mac Lindbergh from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645448" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">3-7 p.m.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Wed, Feb.</strong> <strong>1:</strong> Chris Dimino and 680’s promotions team will be at Taco Mac Perimeter from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645449" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">6-8 p.m.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Thurs, Feb. 2:</strong> Live broadcasts of the Buck & Kincade Show and Chuck & Chernoff from Taco Mac Prado for the Bud Light Falcons Pep Rally from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645450" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">noon-7 p.m.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Sun, Feb.</strong><strong> 5:</strong> Live broadcasts of Atlanta’s Official NFL Pregame Show and 680 NFL GameDay from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645452" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 a.m.-4 p.m.</span></span> at Taco Mac Philips Arena.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Big Game Viewing Event at Taco Mac’s Philips Arena Location – </strong>The restaurant’s Philips Arena location is offering a super $35 </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/events/626399644209806/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000094000&usg=AFQjCNGdlH9aFD1g5ioJOuHKks9NWEy7pA" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/626399644209806/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">package</span></a><span style="color: black;"> that includes two drinks, 10 wings with a side dish, unlimited chips and salsa and a guaranteed seat to watch the big game. Tickets available </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.xorbia.com/e/tmac/taco-mac-philips-arena-big-game-event&source=gmail&ust=1486272000094000&usg=AFQjCNGToit6xY3fFkXZ5Kt-n_eSgqaR9w" href="https://www.xorbia.com/e/tmac/taco-mac-philips-arena-big-game-event" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">online</span></a><span style="color: black;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Game-Day Specials</strong> – Taco Mac’s lineup of game-day drink specials returns for the biggest game of them all. With $11.95 pitchers, $4.75 20-oz. drafts and $13.95 mix-and-match beer buckets, there’s a special for the entire squad. Taco Mac is also teaming up with </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.lyft.com/invite/tacomac2017?route_key%3Dinvite%26v%3DOUT&source=gmail&ust=1486272000095000&usg=AFQjCNFznKxRqKPUK-ZS9TrZpGEbLaAleQ" href="https://www.lyft.com/invite/tacomac2017?route_key=invite&v=OUT" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Lyft</span></a><span style="color: black;"> to make responsible drinking even easier with a 25% discount on rides to and from all Atlanta Taco Mac locations on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645444" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Feb. 5</span></span>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><u>About Taco Mac</u></strong><br />Taco Mac, an Atlanta institution for 37 years, offers over 100 beers on draft, the Southeast’s Original Buffalo wings and 50+ HD TVs for enjoying all your favorite sporting events. Started in 1979 by two friends from Buffalo, New York, Taco Mac now has 29 locations across Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Taco Mac is one of many portfolio companies owned by Dallas based CIC Partners. For more information, visit </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000095000&usg=AFQjCNGymhOzXhD_1bneS68RuFXcqy030g" href="http://tacomac.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">tacomac.com</span></a><span style="color: black;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486952523654000&usg=AFQjCNE2ehjsvHDOBPHviSZZIzdNKUAkDw" href="http://tacomac.com/" target="_blank">Taco Mac</a>: Your home for enjoying all your favorite sporting events, throwing back a craft beer or two and digging into drool-worthy grub with your buddies. True, but do you know about their lineup of can’t-miss weekly deals and limited-time-only dishes? Study up, and you’ll have a new level of appreciation for the Atlanta institution.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Double Brewniversity Credit Mondays</strong> – Brewniversity members earn double credits at any Taco Mac location all day, every <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811680" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span>. Full-size beers and pitchers are worth two credits and Nooners are worth 1 credit. The maximum daily credit limit increases to 12 on Mondays (usually six). With four or five Mondays in a month, guests can reach 48 to 60 credits <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811681" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">in one month</span></span> on Mondays alone: This is enough to reach Pledge status and earn several monetary rewards!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Taco Tuesdays</strong> – Grab any two tacos for just $6 and wash ‘em down with $5 El Jimador margaritas or featured beers for just $3 including: Dos Equis Lager (bottles and draft), Dos Equis Amber (bottles and draft), Tecate (cans only) and Tecate Light (cans only). Plus, each of the new featured beers is a new Brewniversity credit! <em>(Offer does not include pitchers.)</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>$9.95 Burger & Beer Wednesdays </strong>– Order an Original Burger with fries + a Budweiser or Bud Light for $9.95 all day, every <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811682" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Wednesday</span></span>. Pro Tip: Trade up to any other burger on the menu for $1 more or to any Beer of the Month for $2 more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Thursday Night Pint Night </strong>– Order a Beer of the Month, and collect unique or collector’s series glassware from partnering breweries and local artists! Glassware giveaways begin at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811683" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Limited-Time-Only Menu –</strong> For a limited time only, Taco Mac is featuring menu items including a Jumbo Pretzel with Beer Cheese, a Beer-Battered Bacon Burger and back by popular demand, crispy Mozzarella Sticks. Hurry in, these mouth-watering dishes won’t be available for long!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><u>About Taco Mac</u></strong><br />An Atlanta institution since 1979, Taco Mac offers over 100 beers on draft, the Southeast’s Original Buffalo wings and 50+ HD TVs for enjoying all your favorite sporting events. Started by two friends from Buffalo, New York, Taco Mac now has 29 locations across Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Taco Mac is one of many portfolio companies owned by Dallas-based CIC Partners. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://tacomac.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486952523654000&usg=AFQjCNE2ehjsvHDOBPHviSZZIzdNKUAkDw" href="http://tacomac.com/" target="_blank">tacomac.com</a>.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">The ATL and New Englander Burger on the Menu at Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar for the Championship Game</span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Limited-Time Only Big Game Specials Available at all East Coast Zinburger Locations Through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645457" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">February 5</span></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In honor of the Atlanta and New England football teams, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.zinburger.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000385000&usg=AFQjCNExY61KpEu0RJZQGWqarrU0zbvTNw" href="http://www.zinburger.com/" target="_blank">Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar</a>,the upscale burger brand offering gourmet burgers combined with perfectly paired wine selections, will be offering two Big Game specials – The ATL and the New Englander Burger through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645458" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">February 5</span></span> at the 12 east coast Zinburger locations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The ATL ($12.50) is a fried chicken breast with braised kale, bacon and pimento cheese.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The New Englander Burger ($13.50) consists of a Certified Angus Beef patty, buffalo clam strips with Frank’s Red Hot<b>®</b>, Applewood Smoked Bacon, pepper jack cheese, lettuce and apple cider aioli.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> “The hype and the build up to professional football’s biggest game is just as fun as the game itself,” said Rick Barbrick, President, CO-CEO and COO of The Briad Group, owner of Zinburger<b>. </b>“We’ve created two incredible burgers in honor of the respective cities. Whether you are rooting for Atlanta or New England, everyone is a winner with these unique creations.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">All the gourmet burgers at Zinburger are scratch-made and cooked to order on a griddle in their own juices. The Certified Angus Beef and American-style Kobe Beef are ground fresh at least twice a day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since opening the East Coast’s first Zinburger in Clifton, N.J. six years ago to much<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/13/another-high-end-burger-arrives/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000385000&usg=AFQjCNEx0hDqMAg8Z6AfXz_RPR07pF1ZbQ" href="http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/13/another-high-end-burger-arrives/" target="_blank">fanfare</a>, stellar reviews and packed crowds, Zinburger has developed an almost fanatical customer following who enjoy made-to-order gourmet burgers, hand-dipped shakes and floats, decedent pies and 23 wine varieties.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Zinburger has locations in Clifton, NJ, Paramus, NJ, Cherry Hill, NJ, Morris Plains, NJ, Nanuet, NY, Huntington Station, NY, Durham, NC, Charlottesville, VA, Springfield, VA Atlanta, GA, Sunrise, FL and Boca, FL.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.zinburger.com&source=gmail&ust=1486272000385000&usg=AFQjCNG2FNiTUEBx7wkKDgE04Q0_yTxLoQ" href="http://www.zinburger.com/" target="_blank">http://www.zinburger.com</a>.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">About The Briad Group®:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;">The Briad Group®, headquartered in Livingston, NJ, is one of the fastest growing hospitality </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">companies in the U.S. The Briad Group’s entities are: licensed franchisees for Wendy's, TGI Fridays™, Marriott and Hilton. The Briad Group also owns Zinburger Wine and Burger Bar, an upscale gourmet burger and wine concept that is rapidly expanding on the East coast.</span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Just in time for Valentine's Day, Zinburger offers new wine flight – a sequel to ‘Four Shades of Grape’ offered two year ago</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Livingston, NJ – Whether it’s a Girls Night Out or a Valentine’s Day date, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.zinburger.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486952523613000&usg=AFQjCNHGqFEzPM41pJfgyD72_iO9Ts1cCg" href="http://www.zinburger.com/" target="_blank">Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar</a> is making it easier for wine lovers to try new things. No popcorn or safe words required.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The upscale burger restaurant, which offers gourmet burgers combined with perfectly paired wine selections, is offering a limited time wine flight for $12 through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811708" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">February 28</span></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>STORICO FRESCO ALIMENTARI E RISTORANTE HOSTS ROMAN STREET FOOD CHEFS FABRIZIO MASCIOTTI AND DAVID ARGENTI OF APE FRITTO </strong><strong><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645468" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">FEB. 6-18</span></span> </strong><br /><em>Italian Market and Restaurant in Buckhead Offers “Cibo di Strada” Menu Filled with Fried Delicacies</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHAT:</strong> <wbr></wbr> <br />Beginning Feb. 6, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.storicofresco.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000650000&usg=AFQjCNHvlDXE3sG0jWeYXjFumumecKBcsw" href="http://www.storicofresco.com/" target="_blank">Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante</a> welcomes Rome-based street food chefs and Ape Fritto food truck operators Fabrizio Masciotti and David Argenti for a special Cibo di Strada (Italian for “street food”) menu. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Masciotti and Argenti, friends of Storico Fresco co-owner Pietro Gianni, take Romans back in time to the days of “La Dolce Vita” with their combination of traditional and contemporary fried food. Although their Ape Fritto, a refurbished three-wheel Piaggio utility truck that is known throughout the streets of Rome, won’t be making the journey from Italy with them, Atlantans can still experience all the fried deliciousness that the little yellow truck has to offer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The special menu items ($7 to $18) will be offered in addition to Storico Fresco’s regular menu and include the following:</span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mint and pistachios</span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ricotta salata and honey</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Patatine (homemade spiced chips): </strong>Sea salt, paprika, rosemary or cacio e pepe</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHEN: <wbr></wbr> </strong><br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645470" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday, Feb. 6 – Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017</span></span><br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645471" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.</span></span>; closed on Sunday</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHERE:</strong> <wbr></wbr> <br />Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante<br />3167 Peachtree Road NE<br /><a href="tel:(404)%20500-2181" target="_blank" value="+14045002181">404-500-2181</a><br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.storicofresco.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000650000&usg=AFQjCNHvlDXE3sG0jWeYXjFumumecKBcsw" href="http://www.storicofresco.com/" target="_blank">storicofresco.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>DETAILS: <wbr></wbr> </strong><br />Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant at <a href="tel:(404)%20500-2181" target="_blank" value="+14045002181">404-500-2181</a> or by visiting <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.opentable.com/r/storico-fresco-alimentari-e-ristorante-reservations-atlanta?covers%3D2%26datetime%3D2017-01-24T19%253A00%26restref%3D215323%26searchdatetime%3D2017-01-24T19%253A00%26partysize%3D2%26lang%3Den&source=gmail&ust=1486272000650000&usg=AFQjCNGhUOYTya-Rw_-BX03bHASYbxz0Ag" href="https://www.opentable.com/r/storico-fresco-alimentari-e-ristorante-reservations-atlanta?covers=2&datetime=2017-01-24T19%3A00&restref=215323&searchdatetime=2017-01-24T19%3A00&partysize=2&lang=en" target="_blank">OpenTable</a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>AMERICAN CUT INVITES FALCONS FANS TO #RISEUP AT <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645410" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">FEB. 5</span></span> RIBEYE TAILGATE </strong><br /><em>Super Bowl Party Features Big Screens, Game-Day Specials, Cocktails and More</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHAT:</strong> <br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl&source=gmail&ust=1486272000602000&usg=AFQjCNEL8fBHa8W9oRQNywz_FLhNfOL0Kw" href="http://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl" target="_blank">American Cut</a> in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta invites guests to #RISEUP at the ultimate Super Bowl viewing party on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645411" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, February 5</span></span>. With the game on the big screen, get ready to tailgate like a champ and cheer The Falcons on to victory. Enjoy American Cut’s twist on game-day bar snacks like chili lobster wings and wagyu sliders on the first floor bar and lounge, and feast on a ribeye buffet in the main dining room. American Cut has served numerous NFL athletes, including Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, making it the place to be on Super Bowl Sunday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>COST:</strong> <br />Purchase tickets <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/riseup-ribeye-tailgate-tickets-31466309579&source=gmail&ust=1486272000602000&usg=AFQjCNGTTllP68vsPvCTB7NHnr21vJCVSg" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/riseup-ribeye-tailgate-tickets-31466309579" target="_blank">online</a> for $85 per person at American Cut</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>TICKET INCLUDES:</strong> <br />Open bar available on the first two floors of American Cut from kickoff until the end of the game.<br />Buffett available on the second floor of American Cut from kickoff until the end of the third quarter</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>AFTER PARTY: </strong><br />After the game, take a stroll up to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.regentcocktailclub.com/atlanta&source=gmail&ust=1486272000602000&usg=AFQjCNFqQdvBR3WXcgoi0t6t6Q455bC4Lw" href="http://www.regentcocktailclub.com/atlanta" target="_blank">The Regent Cocktail Club</a> for craft cocktails, celebratory Champagne and a one-of-a-kind rooftop view</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHERE:</strong> <br />American Cut<br />3035 Peachtree Road Northeast<br />Atlanta, GA 30305<br /><a href="tel:(770)%20415-9766" target="_blank" value="+17704159766">770.415.9766</a><br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl&source=gmail&ust=1486272000602000&usg=AFQjCNEL8fBHa8W9oRQNywz_FLhNfOL0Kw" href="http://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl" target="_blank">americancutsteakhouse.com/<wbr></wbr>buckheadatl</a> </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">SLICE INTO PRIME RIB DINNER SUNDAYS AT AMERICAN CUT </span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Buckhead Steak Restaurant Offers Two-Course Special Menu On <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811701" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span>s</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHAT:</strong> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl&source=gmail&ust=1486952524051000&usg=AFQjCNGAytKrSWpINuOC3JeOckucbLtTSg" href="http://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl" target="_blank">American Cut</a> is a prime place to be on Sundays. Every Sunday, executive chef John Adamson dishes out a hearty, crowd-pleasing prime rib menu in addition to the regular menu. The first course includes a choice of OG 1924 Hotel Caesar Salad or Bacon, Beeler’s Farm with MF steak sauce and black onion. The second course features a 12-oz., dry-aged prime rib with beef jus, horseradish sauce and a choice of one menu side dish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHEN: </strong>Every <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811703" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> beginning <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811705" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Feb. 12 from </span></span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811706" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">4 to 9 p.m.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>BOOKINGS: </strong>Prime rib dinner reservations can be made online on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.opentable.com/r/american-cut-reservations-atlanta&source=gmail&ust=1486952524051000&usg=AFQjCNGpZ09PVzAbJJ4vGhIt32qLsSTF0A" href="https://www.opentable.com/r/american-cut-reservations-atlanta" target="_blank">OpenTable</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>COST:</strong> $52 per person, excludes tax and gratuity</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHERE:</strong> American Cut<br /> 3035 Peachtree Road Northeast<br /> Atlanta, GA 30305<br /> <a href="tel:(770)%20415-9766" target="_blank" value="+17704159766">770.415.9766</a><br /> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl&source=gmail&ust=1486952524051000&usg=AFQjCNGAytKrSWpINuOC3JeOckucbLtTSg" href="http://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl" target="_blank">americancutsteakhouse.com/<wbr></wbr>buckheadatl</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">RISE UP FOR THE ULTIMATE DOUGHNUT WAGER BETWEEN SUBLIME DOUGHNUTS </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">AND KANE’S HANDCRAFTED DONUTS</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A Dozen Doughnuts for the Winning Hometown Doughnut Shop </span></em><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">WHAT: </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">There’s a lot more on the line during the NFL Championship besides bragging rights as to who can claim they are this year’s best football team. Sublime Doughnuts and Boston doughnut shop, Kane’s Handcrafted Donuts, are wagering a dozen of their respective handcrafted doughnuts on the outcome of the Atlanta Falcons vs. New England Patriots game on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645454" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, February 5, 2017</span></span>.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Friendly trash-talking will take place between the two doughnut shops over their social media outlets, and fans of both shops are encouraged to weigh in as well. The losing team’s respective shop will also have to take a photo with the opposing team’s jerseys next week while baking their own doughnuts.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">WHEN: From Now through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645455" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, February 5, 2017</span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Sublime: 535 10<sup>th</sup> St NW + 2566 Briarcliff Rd; Atlanta, GA<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Kane’s: 120 Lincoln Ave; Saugus + 90 Oliver Street; Boston, MA<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">MORE INFO:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sublime Facebook: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/SublimeDonuts/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000539000&usg=AFQjCNH4ohORxgH6OuSP_2oO21EYtXR7YQ" href="https://www.facebook.com/SublimeDonuts/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>SublimeDonuts/</a><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sublime Instagram: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.instagram.com/sublimedoughnuts/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000539000&usg=AFQjCNFj3DQoi_yfo9w3uJXhr6ni7QW0JA" href="https://www.instagram.com/sublimedoughnuts/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/<wbr></wbr>sublimedoughnuts/</a><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sublime Twitter: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/SublimeDoughnut&source=gmail&ust=1486272000539000&usg=AFQjCNFveS5A7WpjlS3xFOen-kJ1lJU4kA" href="https://twitter.com/SublimeDoughnut" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/<wbr></wbr>SublimeDoughnut</a><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kane’s Donuts Twitter: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/KanesDonuts&source=gmail&ust=1486272000539000&usg=AFQjCNGqq-7xNPKhLVhlAwBiJ-qC6HCJvQ" href="https://twitter.com/KanesDonuts" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/<wbr></wbr>KanesDonuts</a><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kane’s Donuts Facebook: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/Kanes-Donuts-203139466382778/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000539000&usg=AFQjCNERVrGSinXbZg8XTMTF-GWKN1oTBw" href="https://www.facebook.com/Kanes-Donuts-203139466382778/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>Kanes-Donuts-203139466382778/</a><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kane’s Donuts Instagram: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.instagram.com/kanes_donuts/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000539000&usg=AFQjCNETi4OxSnH8Ak3lqr09kgA_OOx_cw" href="https://www.instagram.com/kanes_donuts/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/<wbr></wbr>kanes_donuts/</a><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">About Sublime Doughnuts:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">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, please visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000539000&usg=AFQjCNHNVhDJDLO6SJx6harzgH_nUNtt9w" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.sublimedoughnuts.com</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">About Kane’s Handcrafted Donuts:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Located in Boston’s financial district on the corner of Oliver and High Street inside International Place, Kane’s Handcrafted is the first expansion of the 61-year-old, world-famous Kane’s Donuts in Saugus – recently named Best Local Donut Shop by Boston A-List. Kane’s Handcrafted Donuts are made hours before you eat them with locally milled flour, local farm-fresh eggs, organic honey from a local beekeeper, fresh fruit, real bacon, high-quality chocolate, fresh spices, and more. For more information, please visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.kanesdonuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000539000&usg=AFQjCNFFr4H6O0F23RyIupXGESFRayaCSA" href="http://www.kanesdonuts.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.kanesdonuts.com</a>.</span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">CHEF AND RESTAURATEUR MARC TAFT FORMS SOUTHERN FRIED HOSPITALITY </span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Parent Company to Support Chicken and the Egg, Brine Seafood Shack, FEED – Fried Chicken & Such; CO-OP Community Table + Bar; Future Growth Includes Restaurant Development Services</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA </strong>– Executive chef and restaurateur Marc Taft has created a restaurant management company called Southern Fried Hospitality to provide management and development for his four restaurants - <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.chickandtheegg.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000044000&usg=AFQjCNEriV-vdsm3mG42_4IFgGUxEZDOpQ" href="http://www.chickandtheegg.com/" target="_blank">Chicken and the Egg</a>, Brine Seafood Shack (debuting spring 2017 in Alpharetta’s Avalon), FEED – Fried Chicken & Such (scheduled to open late spring in The Battery Atlanta adjacent to SunTrust Park) and CO-OP Community Table + Bar (scheduled to open April 2018 in Forsyth County’s HALCYON Development). The company also plans to expand its consulting services to both restaurants and hotel F&B operations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Brine and FEED are two brands that we plan to grow, so it’s important to make sure guests know what they represent,” says Taft. “Chicken and the Egg evolved through customer feedback. I firmly believe that having solid teams in place to lead these restaurants, taking care of guests and evaluating how diners respond will determine our long term objectives.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As president of the company, Taft is focused on concept development and growth in addition to the company’s culinary operations. Joining Taft is the company’s vice president of operations Tom Foust, formerly of Rathbun’s, Chicken and the Egg and McKendrick’s and director of operations Fran Kieffer, who has worked at Chicken and the Egg, Rio Bravo, The Tavern at Phipps and Einstein’s restaurant. Foust oversees the day-to-day operations, the beverage programs, as well as all aspects of guest service, while Kieffer is responsible for front-of-house operations in each restaurant and providing direction to all general managers. The three men have a history of working together, having all served in management positions for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants earlier in their careers. Now, their combined leadership experience allows them to establish a unique purpose driven corporate culture, exceptional service standards and memorable dining experiences. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Although Taft grew up in Alabama and has been a proponent of Southern fare ever since he first tasted his grandmother’s fried chicken at the <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645456" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> dinner table, he looks forward to spreading his wings and showcasing his other culinary abilities with the creation of new restaurants under the Southern Fried Hospitality umbrella.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Our restaurants reflect the experiences I have had throughout my career,” he says. “Although guests will see the majority of our brands heavily influenced by Southern heritage, we will be branching out with other unique concepts.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One aspect of Taft’s chef-driven restaurants that will remain consistent is the dedication to bringing only the finest sourced ingredients to guests, whether it is sustainable, Southern California-style seafood outlined by the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch at Brine, modern-farmstead fare at Chicken and the Egg, fast-casual fried chicken and Southern sides at FEED, or hyper-local ingredients at CO-OP.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Many of Taft’s longtime employees at Chicken and the Egg have moved up in the ranks to take on management roles in the new restaurants, and the growth has already been generating an air of excitement at the restaurant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Something that Tom, Fran and I all agree on is that we have to be progressive and attract talent from multiple generations,” Taft says of what Southern Fried’s formation is achieving for his restaurants and his employees. “We are putting a lot of focus on technology and people and creating a culture from the inside out that drives the guest experience, and our staff is already responding very positively to the changes.”</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">FALL IN LOVE WITH THESE VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlanta-Area Restaurants Serve Up Swoon-Worthy Meals to Remember</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – It’s that time of year once again: love is in the air, and finding just the right dining spot for Valentine’s Day is foremost in our thoughts. The following Atlanta-area restaurants offer the perfect mix of amorous atmosphere and delectable fare. Prices listed do not include tax and gratuity. Please call early for reservations.</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Valentine's Weekend Specials</span></u></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000860000&usg=AFQjCNHagHkPL7qHiwy3PC_uHQqW9VHzNA" href="http://www.5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5Church Atlanta</a> has a $65 three-course prix fixe menu with courses of crispy oyster, lobster and ricotta gnudi or arugula salad; the C.A.B. filet mignon, steelhead trout or bone-in pork chop; and coconut panna cotta, yuzu cake or dark chocolate mousse. $25 per-person wine pairings are also available. This special menu is available in addition to the regular à la carte menus <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645472" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Feb. 11-13</span></span>. On <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645473" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Feb. 14</span></span>, only the prix fixe menu will be served. <a href="tel:(404)%20400-3669" target="_blank" value="+14044003669">404-400-3669</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000860000&usg=AFQjCNHagHkPL7qHiwy3PC_uHQqW9VHzNA" href="http://www.5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5churchatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNFLYb1mYJ6-6kSO9aLERU_lDk9RTw" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</a> promises prime steak features throughout the weekend and a three-course, $65 prix fixe menu on Valentine’s Day. <a href="tel:(770)%20817-0161" target="_blank" value="+17708170161">770-817-0161</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNFLYb1mYJ6-6kSO9aLERU_lDk9RTw" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">miltonscuisine.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysontheriver/home&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNEo6Tp1-bnymGlIlW6cqrpMhz6iCg" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysontheriver/home" target="_blank">Ray's on the River</a> <a href="tel:(770)%20995-1187" target="_blank" value="+17709951187">(770-995-1187</a>), <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNE3zqDAVPCtv2HDQoZNA5l7xX1IMg" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home" target="_blank">Ray's at Killer Creek</a> <a href="tel:(770)%20649-0064" target="_blank" value="+17706490064">(770-649-0064</a>), and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNGyWQwp4PqhGSssQpDrm3RaAppvdQ" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home" target="_blank">Ray's in the City</a> <a href="tel:(404)%20524-9224" target="_blank" value="+14045249224">(404-524-9224</a>) are showcasing prix fixe menus <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645474" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Feb. 11-13</span></span> alongside the regular dinner menu. Dinner on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645475" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Feb. 14</span></span> begins at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645476" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">3 p.m.</span></span> and features the prix fixe menus only. The coursed menus are $70 and $85 per person and feature treats such as braised short rib ravioli, horseradish-encrusted black grouper and twin lobster tails. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNGvSS0zlOKCjsEpS1g_TyZObb9uJg" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">raysrestaurants.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://storicofresco.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNG9gvLZM-ENCkGHrfl73_nQo9ht7Q" href="http://storicofresco.com/" target="_blank">Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante</a> is featuring Valentine’s-themed dishes - heart-shaped pasta and lobster-filled pasta – in its specialty grocery store on Friday and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645477" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, Feb. 10-11</span></span>, and on Monday and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645478" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tuesday, Feb. 13-14</span></span>. The full-service bar and restaurant is also serving a special dinner menu on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645479" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Feb. 14</span></span>. <a href="tel:(404)%20500-2181" target="_blank" value="+14045002181">404-500-2181</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://storicofresco.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNG9gvLZM-ENCkGHrfl73_nQo9ht7Q" href="http://storicofresco.com/" target="_blank">storicofresco.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Valentine's Day Dining </span></u></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNE5td2beN-smBCUSAk1i2gkj7GMiA" href="http://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl" target="_blank">American Cut</a> has a hearty $78 three-course prix fixe menu. Choose from a 10-oz. filet, a 20-day dry-aged bone-in rib-eye or pan-roasted halibut along with salad and dessert while toasting to your love with a $100 bottle of Perrier Jouët Blason Rosé. <a href="tel:(770)%20415-9766" target="_blank" value="+17704159766">770-415-9766</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNE5td2beN-smBCUSAk1i2gkj7GMiA" href="http://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl" target="_blank">americancutsteakhouse.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy chef/owner Gerry Klaskala's modern take on American cuisine at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.aria-atl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNGSrulNUPcQEHU20j64pDXwjixWcw" href="http://www.aria-atl.com/" target="_blank">Aria</a>, which features a newly redesigned, welcoming dining room and a special four-course menu from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645480" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 to 9 p.m.</span></span> for $95 per person. <a href="tel:(404)%20233-7673" target="_blank" value="+14042337673">404-233-7673</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.aria-atl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNGSrulNUPcQEHU20j64pDXwjixWcw" href="http://www.aria-atl.com/" target="_blank">aria-atl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.dolceitalianrestaurant.com/buckhead-atlanta&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNEeVq9SHI5wyn0JvRu2uzwnTgTBbg" href="http://www.dolceitalianrestaurant.com/buckhead-atlanta" target="_blank">Dolce Italian</a> features a $75 prix fixe menu with a choice of entrées sure to impress your sweetie (tuna and salmon mosaic, risotto with lobster and filet Oscar), bookended by oysters with papaya relish and chocolate ganache cake with passion fruit ice cream. <a href="tel:(678)%20686-2267" target="_blank" value="+16786862267">678-686-2267</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.dolceitalianrestaurant.com/buckhead-atlanta&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNEeVq9SHI5wyn0JvRu2uzwnTgTBbg" href="http://www.dolceitalianrestaurant.com/buckhead-atlanta" target="_blank">dolceitalianrestaurant.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gunshowatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNE85KIkv0HFJcZxomvEl-fpBwwQJA" href="http://www.gunshowatl.com/" target="_blank">Gunshow</a> is extending its hours for the evening, opening at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645481" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5:30 p.m.</span></span> and closing at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645482" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9:30 p.m.</span></span> Kevin Gillespie’s acclaimed Glenwood Park outpost offers its regular dining experience, with chefs rotating selections (including some dishes inspired by the romantic day) tableside. <a href="tel:(404)%20380-1886" target="_blank" value="+14043801886">404-380-1886</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gunshowatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNE85KIkv0HFJcZxomvEl-fpBwwQJA" href="http://www.gunshowatl.com/" target="_blank">gunshowatl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Basque in the glow of special chef features at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gk-atl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNEZXdmBB2Q_d3Kxro0phL9ch47mNA" href="http://www.gk-atl.com/" target="_blank">Gypsy Kitchen</a> along with the regular à la carte menu of modern day Spanish cuisine. <a href="tel:(404)%20939-9840" target="_blank" value="+14049399840">404-939-9840</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gk-atl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNEZXdmBB2Q_d3Kxro0phL9ch47mNA" href="http://www.gk-atl.com/" target="_blank">gk-atl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In addition to its regular dinner menu, Midtown’s popular <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.communitashospitality.com/hobnob/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNHmctVWCyn54G4H__IBsyJWSfH5LA" href="http://www.communitashospitality.com/hobnob/" target="_blank">HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern</a> offers a $49 special for couples, including a shared sampler platter; any two draft beers, glasses of wine or Champagne (1 per person, two total); and a shared peach cobbler for dessert. The restaurant is serving dinner until <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645483" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 p.m.</span></span> for the occasion. <a href="tel:(404)%20968-2288" target="_blank" value="+14049682288">404-968-2288</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNHxFyAd4HRYE3KvPYO4ArRQbGxwrQ" href="http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/" target="_blank">hobnobatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNFf3IayVeZzY2RlTbGfxdFOdGuQCg" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">Revival</a>, Kevin Gillespie’s Decatur spot for creative takes on classic Southern fare, has some, well, lovely specials planned, including oysters on the half shell with cocktail sauce, creamed shrimp over Savannah red rice, braised lamb osso buco and awesome chocolate cake. Guests can also take advantage of wine specials and enjoy splits of Champagne. <a href="tel:(470)%20225-6770" target="_blank" value="+14702256770">470-225-6770</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNFf3IayVeZzY2RlTbGfxdFOdGuQCg" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">revivaldecatur.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Doug Turbush’s Marietta hot spots <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.eatatseed.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNGY85Lp4FUiLmC0nYVO8gfOvDn8Iw" href="http://www.eatatseed.com/" target="_blank">Seed Kitchen & Bar</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://stemwinebar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNGaV-Jt6MsJh0cemX0lyPNfp8drEA" href="http://stemwinebar.com/" target="_blank">Stem Wine Bar</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://driftoysterbar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNFSEenkj9LBlXxe7NVqzaxnHapfhA" href="http://driftoysterbar.com/" target="_blank">Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar</a> are presenting $75 prix fixe menus with wine pairings available for an additional $25. Seed and Stem: <a href="tel:(678)%20214-6888" target="_blank" value="+16782146888">678-214-6888</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.eatatseed.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNGY85Lp4FUiLmC0nYVO8gfOvDn8Iw" href="http://www.eatatseed.com/" target="_blank">eatatseed.com</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://stemwinebar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNGaV-Jt6MsJh0cemX0lyPNfp8drEA" href="http://stemwinebar.com/" target="_blank">stemwinebar.com</a>. Drift: <a href="tel:(770)%20635-7641" target="_blank" value="+17706357641">770-635-7641</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://driftoysterbar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNFSEenkj9LBlXxe7NVqzaxnHapfhA" href="http://driftoysterbar.com/" target="_blank">driftoysterbar.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Breckenridge Brewery is the February Beer of the Month at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tacomac.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNEmcR4LHONMjBMPkwpLKLnWRxsJRg" href="http://www.tacomac.com/" target="_blank">Taco Mac</a>, which is tapping a special Breckenridge beer starting at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645484" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m.</span></span> on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645485" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Feb. 14</span></span>. It's a whiskey barrel-aged Breckenridge 471 IPA dry-hopped with Citra. “Hop” in and give it a try – it is available at all Taco Mac locations except Philips Arena and Stockbridge. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tacomac.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNEmcR4LHONMjBMPkwpLKLnWRxsJRg" href="http://www.tacomac.com/" target="_blank">tacomac.com</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />If what your sweetheart really craves is a beach getaway in the middle of February, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNHVs4drxfdI_1JtbQPED3MzZUAYOQ" href="http://thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">The Big Ketch</a>has just the ticket. Atlanta’s favorite beach house is offering special chef features in a casual setting without the formal feel of higher-end date options. Buckhead: <a href="tel:(404)%20474-9508" target="_blank" value="+14044749508">404-474-9508</a>; Roswell: 770-993-5749; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNHmhjuC7CWZyo3-4Ecqu-vtb2zmcA" href="http://www.thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">thebigketch.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thefederalatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNHxpAVBg0WofSubsjQ_TVMhF3o6lg" href="http://www.thefederalatl.com/" target="_blank">The Federal</a> shows its love for guests with a special three-course menu for $65 or a five-course menu for $85, both served on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645486" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Feb. 14</span></span> in place of the regular menu. Shaun Doty and Lance Gummere are cooking up prix fixe perfection inspired by their travels around the world, French cuisine and the traditional American steakhouse. <a href="tel:(404)%20343-3857" target="_blank" value="+14043433857">404-343-3857</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thefederalatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNHxpAVBg0WofSubsjQ_TVMhF3o6lg" href="http://www.thefederalatl.com/" target="_blank">thefederalatl.com</a>.<br /> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://atkinspark.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000861000&usg=AFQjCNFd18qMmIo3fkXkZ06sNbHf9PS2ug" href="http://atkinspark.com/" target="_blank">Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar</a> in Virginia-Highland hosts a SPARK (Springdale Park Elementary) family focus night on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645489" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Wednesday, Feb. 8</span></span>. Bring the whole family to decorate Valentine’s Day cookies from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645490" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 to 9 p.m.</span></span> Participation is free. <a href="tel:(404)%20876-7249" target="_blank" value="+14048767249">404-876-7249</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://atkinspark.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000862000&usg=AFQjCNEUQZwOLfkBFFRB0AJRLmF6KSchmQ" href="http://atkinspark.com/" target="_blank">atkinspark.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Join host Neal Reddy for an evening of Blind Pig Comedy Sessions on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1487645491" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Feb. 9 at 8:30 p.m.</span></span> $12 gets you in the door for the comic stylings of Yohance Collins, Trey Dunn, Christy Kirkland, Samm Sevrin and nationally syndicated radio personality Special K, as seen on Kevin Hart’s LOL comedy special. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.theblindpigparlourbar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000862000&usg=AFQjCNHJjM75ktjY-Sh-_yWaj5fx1kkdEQ" href="http://www.theblindpigparlourbar.com/" target="_blank">The Blind Pig Parlour Bar</a> is located behind Smokebelly BBQ at the unmarked black door. <a href="tel:(678)%20705-7697" target="_blank" value="+16787057697">678-705-7697</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.theblindpigparlourbar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486272000862000&usg=AFQjCNHJjM75ktjY-Sh-_yWaj5fx1kkdEQ" href="http://www.theblindpigparlourbar.com/" target="_blank">theblindpigparlourbar.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA- Sweet Charlie’s, the Philadelphia-based, rolled ice cream and yogurt phenomenon has signed a lease at 3872 Roswell Road in Buckhead (next to Superica). Opening late spring 2017, this will be the first-ever franchise location for the young brand, which features a hand-rolled, made to order dessert sensation that <em>Forbes</em>recently dubbed “the cool new trend in Asian sweets.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sweet Charlie’s is the brainchild of 19-year-old entrepreneur Kyle Billig, who after watching a video about the overseas trend of Thai-inspired rolled ice cream, teamed up with his older brother Jacob and figured out a way to duplicate and Americanize the delicious treat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We’re incredibly excited to debut our first Sweet Charlie’s franchise in Atlanta,” says Kyle Billig. “For us, it’s not just about serving ice cream; it’s about creating a revolution through new ways of making ice cream and flavors that customers love.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sweet Charlie’s combines the art of making rolled ice cream with its unique brand of crowd-pleasing modern American showmanship to create a one-of-a-kind, social experience for all ages. It starts with a base of either premium ice cream, nonfat yogurt or the company’s Nada-Moo vegan option. Customers then select a cup or one of Sweet Charlie’s signature oven-baked glazed donuts as an ice cream- carrying container and finally, one of Sweet Charlie’s signature flavors and toppings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Each ice cream or frozen yogurt at Sweet Charlie’s is made to order on a super-cold surface that is below 20 degrees. Because the surface is so cold, very small ice crystals are formed quickly, eliminating the need to add stabilizers, emulsifiers and preservatives.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“In Philadelphia, people stand in line in the freezing cold for our rolled ice cream. Since Atlantans enjoy warmer temperatures throughout the year, we’re hoping that’s even better for business!” says Steve Billig, Sweet Charlie’s chief financial officer. “We look forward to being very involved throughout the development and launch of the first Sweet Charlie’s franchise in Atlanta, cutting the ribbon on opening day and meeting our newest customers.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The company has additional locations scheduled to open in Delaware and New Jersey this summer. For more information about Sweet Charlie’s in Buckhead, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sweetcharlies.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486952524073000&usg=AFQjCNHz1JCnOjzU4o5iZbDn2DcKz_ZP2A" href="http://www.sweetcharlies.com/" target="_blank">sweetcharlies.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We combine 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 are formed quickly. These ice crystals create the freshest, healthiest, most delicious end product. Our unique process eliminates the need to add stabilizers, emulsifiers, and preservatives like the other guys. The best part is… it tastes delicious! Visit us at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sweetcharlies.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486952524073000&usg=AFQjCNHz1JCnOjzU4o5iZbDn2DcKz_ZP2A" href="http://www.sweetcharlies.com/" target="_blank">sweetcharlies.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHAT:</strong> <br />Guests who visit Milton’s early in the week are in for a treat as executive chef Derek Dollar launches new <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811686" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday </span></span>through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811687" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Wednesday</span></span> dinner specials starting <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811685" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Feb. 20</span></span>. Fans of Dollar’s contemporary Southern cuisine know the chef is always creating fresh, new dishes with the season’s bounty. There isn’t enough room on the menu for all of the fan favorites, but now, patrons can enjoy several of them as featured specials.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Pair the dinner specials with Milton’s featured smoked praline old fashioned ($10), made with house-infused smoked pecan bourbon, caramel syrup and black walnut bitters and served on a king ice cube.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHEN:</strong> <br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811692" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811693" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tuesday</span></span> and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811694" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Wednesday</span></span> nights starting <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811688" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Feb. 20</span></span><br />Open for dinner at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811696" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHERE: </strong><br />Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails<br />800 Mayfield Road in Milton<br /><a href="tel:(770)%20817-0161" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+17708170161">770-817-0161</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><strong>ABOUT:</strong><br />Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails is nestled in a restored 155-year-old farmhouse located in the historic district of Crabapple. The charming North Fulton restaurant serves contemporary Southern cuisine that utilizes fresh, local ingredients, many of which come from the restaurant’s on-site garden called Milton’s Acre. Milton’s is open nightly for dinner at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811697" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m.</span></span> and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811698" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> brunch from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811699" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>WHAT:</strong></span><br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486952524080000&usg=AFQjCNHzsfoN6PXnGooQI22SppVGH7ZS5A" href="http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Tin Lizzy’s Cantina</span></a><span style="color: black;"> is showing love for margarita lovers with an extended week-long celebration of <strong>National Margarita Day</strong> (<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811678" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Wednesday, Feb. 22</span></span>). To honor the beloved beverage, the taqueria and cantina is serving 24-ounce margaritas featuring Milagro tequila for $10 for the whole week surrounding National Margarita Day. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The featured margarita is served in a commemorative flask to be poured over ice tableside. Guests get to take home the festive flask. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHEN:</strong><br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1448811679" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday, Feb. 20 to Sunday, Feb. 26</span></span> (or while flask supplies last)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>WHERE: </strong><br />All 13 locations of Tin Lizzy’s Cantina, including 11 in Georgia and two in South Carolina. For more information and location addresses, visit </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/&source=gmail&ust=1486952524080000&usg=AFQjCNHzsfoN6PXnGooQI22SppVGH7ZS5A" href="http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">tinlizzyscantina.com</span></a><span style="color: black;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>DETAILS: </strong><br />Tin Lizzy’s Cantina offers delicious FlexMex cuisine. For the unfamiliar, FlexMex resembles Tex-Mex, but is comprised and influenced by many cultures, and is also an attitude or experience that evokes a feeling of belonging and pure awesomeness. Known for fun food with unique flavors, the Atlanta-born and -based restaurant and bar serves more than 25 soft tacos, quesadillas, specialty skillets and more. Diners can customize their meal with a variety of fresh ingredients and enjoy one of the many specialty margaritas or cocktails from the bar.</span></span><br />
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Two Saturday evenings ago, my guest & I were invited to check out the new fall/winter menu at HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern located in the heart of Midtown at the corner of Monroe & Piedmont where Morningside, Ansley Park and Piedmont Heights meet-thanks Fred! (a HUGE thank you & shout out to Morgan & the ML+A and HOBNOB teams). For those of you that are unfamiliar with the Atlanta restaurant scene, HOBNOB is one of three restaurants under Communities Hospitality, alongside <a href="http://www.communitashospitality.com/gs-midtown">G's (formerly known as Gilbert's)</a> and <a href="http://www.communitashospitality.com/10th-and-piedmont">10th & Piedmont</a>. The brothers behind this successful restaurant group, Sean and Gilbert Yeremyan, have certainly made a name for themselves and their three wildly successful and well-established Midtown restaurants that first began when the duo opened Gilbert's back in 2000, HOBNOB in 2010 and then 10th & Piedmont later in 2012. Having had a strong passion for food and the hospitality industry as a whole at a young age, the Yeremyan brothers both studied hospitality and business management from coast-to-coast, specifically Turkey, Brussels and then finally at Mercer University in Atlanta, officially making ATL their home in 1997. While each establishment is distinct in the type of atmosphere and cuisine it offers, what remains the same across the board is the fact that all three restaurants aim to serve unique, high-quality and chef-driven cuisine at unbelievably reasonable prices in a warm, friendly environment. Simply put, the vibes you get at any of the Yeremyan's brothers establishments is unlike one you'll find anywhere else! Any time you step into their restaurants, every staff member and every customer just about has the biggest smile on their faces, basically confirming the fact that your experience there is going to be bomb-diggity! Having dined at each of their restaurants in the past and meeting both Sean and Gilbert Yeremyan, I can confidently say that these brothers, without a doubt, are some of the most genuine & friendliest restaurant owners I've ever come across...EVER! Just by the way they interact with myself, their staff and all of the other customers in the restaurant, the passion they exude simply knows no limits and it's such a wonderful thing to see and experience firsthand! Having been introduced to HOBNOB in October 2015, I've been back countless times with my friends that reside over at Ansley Forest for their delicious brews & bites and will continue to come back and support the Communitas restaurants for as long as I'm an ATLien, that's for sure! So when I was invited to come back & sample their new fall/winter menu, you bet I made sure to clear my saturday night schedule in order to HOBNOB (aka "drink sociably" or "to toast one another") responsibly!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Southern Belle Pimento Cheese (HOBNOB Green Apple & Watermelon Radish Pickles, Crostini): When pimento cheese is on the menu, there's just absolutely no way anything could go wrong! HOBNOB's take on this southern classic was crazy addictive! It was deliciously flavorful with plenty of shredded cheese & juicy pimento peppers mixed in and seasoned to perfection! The toasted crostini added a nice textural balance as did the crunch and tanginess from the pickled radishes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">☆New Generation Duck Tacos (Corn Tortillas, Duck Confit, Fontina Cheese, HOBNOB Date & Fig Jam, HOBNOB Roasted Tomato Pesto, Fresno Pepper):</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Hands down one of the BEST & most creative items we ordered! All of the various components included in this appetizer were simply mind-blowing! The crunch from the tortilla, sweet from the fig jam, chew from the confit, salt from the cheese, creamy from the pesto and snap from the pepper---OH MY! There was legitimately a party taking place....in my mouth!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Low Country Shrimp & Grits (Havarti Cheese Grit Cake, Cajun Andouille Butter, Andouille Sausage): If you're from the South & can't seem to get enough of the classic shrimp and grits dish whenever you're dining out (like myself), then you've got to STOP what you're doing & make a trip out to HOBNOB to get your mouths on some of the BEST S&G in the city! This baby has plenty of succulent shrimp, spicy andouille sausage and cheesy grits simmering in a pool of spicy Cajun-inspired roux and served up in an adorable cast iron skillet-can we say YUM!?</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Steakhouse Burger (Onion Ring, Bacon Tomato Ketchup, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato): You may think HOBNOB only serves fancy schmancy pub food from the other pics you've seen in this post, but I'm going to stop you right there & prove to you that you're absolutely WRONG with this one picture! They've got an entire section of their menu dedicated to burgers ranging from the "Morningside" which includes a fried egg, bacon, bleu cheese, lettuce and tomato to the "Mediterranean," a playful combo that includes cucumber mint yogurt, feta, lettuce and tomato to name a few! Additionally, their meat options for their burgers (includes 50/50, turkey, lamb, beef, chicken, veggie, meatloaf) are sure to please every healthy herbivore to ravenous carnivore in your life! My mom & I devoured this massive burger from the top down---the beef patty itself was juicy and cooked to a perfect medium rare, the addition of the freshly fried onion ring was especially delicious and the fresh veggies were crisp and tasty as well, just the way I like it!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆HOBNOB Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream: When dining at HOBNOB, the MUST order dessert here is their famous cobbler! Each cobbler is made fresh to order & comes in its own adorable ramekin! While the buttery and soft cobbler crust is typically my favorite part of any cobbler, the bubbly, sweet peaches underneath were the real winner here! Topped with a generous scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream to balance out the warmth of the dessert and to add a hint of creaminess, it's no wonder why this dessert disappeared in the blink of an eye!</span></span></div>
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It's probably no surprise by now that both my mom & I had yet another incredible dining experience at HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern and left stuffed like a turkey on Thanksgiving! From the moment we stepped through the doors up until the moment we left, the HOBNOB team went above and beyond to ensure that my guest & I would have the best Saturday night and they did just that! Upon entering, we were immediately greeted & seated in their cozy dining room. Within a few minutes of being seated, our server, Devin, stopped by our table to introduce herself and take our drink orders before returning to guide us through the rest of the menu. When she returned, she walked us through the new fall/winter menu items and made recommendations from each section of the menu, including the new generation duck nachos, shrimp and grits and pot roast, all of which we ended up ordering since they all seemed like fantastic options to go with. Throughout our dinner, Devin was incredibly sweet, attentive and helpful. Despite the full house and parties taking place on this busy Saturday night, we never once felt rushed, which was truly appreciated. Our drinks were never more than half empty before stopping by to fill them up & she was always genuinely interested in hearing how we were enjoying everything we ordered. There wasn't a single dish we ordered that we wouldn't order again in a heart beat because everything was just SO darn good! Seriously though, the food here is so innovative & unique at such an incredible price point that if you didn't dine here, you'd need a legit spankin' from your mama! And yes, I'd totally tattle on you! Although we didn't get a chance to chat with Sean this time around, we did have the opportunity to meet Mark, the general manager, whom was so welcoming and kind, despite the dinner rush. With stacks of plates in each hand, he managed to chat and check up with us any chance he could, which again was going above and beyond in regards to the first-class service here. I don't about ya'll, but when owners like Sean and restaurant staff and managers like Devin and Mark go out of their way to ensure each and every customer is satisfied with the quality of the food being served & level of service being provided, it just goes to show how passionate and dedicated they are to providing the best of the best out there! It's no wonder why the entire restaurant was rockin'--it's a local neighborhood favorite, a place where you can go eat, relax & just know that you'll have a fabulous time, which HOBNOB has clearly done over the past six years. The interior has a playful, yet rustic and eclectic design with its use of reclaimed wooden furnishings, retro tin signs, dangling light fixtures and fully-stocked bar. Despite common myth that taverns are only for adults, HOBNOB is a very family-friendly environment, making it the perfect place to bring your kids and grandparents, or to grab some of your closest friends and co-workers for a night out on the town. So whether you're looking for a change of pace from barhopping and want to sit down, unwind and dig into some terrific fare (+ an incredible variety of brews and more!), look no further than HOBNOB. Now to ask you a serious question: Don't you think it's time to erase those preconceived notions you've had or heard about taverns and the quality of food/alcohol they serve Because I'm 100% certain that if you've dined here, those notions will leave you with plenty of regrets! Just one last note before wrapping it up, I want to thank Morgan and the ML+A and HOBNOB teams, especially Mark and Devin for a wonderful saturday night! I already come back often with my group of friends, so suffice to say I'll be back again very soon because I'm absolutely obsessed with their house special smoked chicken pot pie!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>CHEF MARC TAFT TO DEBUT BRINE SEAFOOD SHACK AT<br />ALPHARETTA’S AVALON IN SPRING 2017</strong><br /><em>Southern California-inspired eatery will feature a rooftop tiki bar,<br />walk-up takeout window</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA — Executive chef and restaurateur Marc Taft, who brought the ultra-successful farm-to-table restaurant Chicken and the Egg to Marietta in 2011, is now adding a fresh seafood alternative to Alpharetta with Brine Seafood Shack. The latest from Taft’s Southern Fried Hospitality is set to debut this spring in the super-hot Avalon retail complex.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The restaurant’s Cape Cod-meets-Santa Monica menu was inspired by Taft’s time spent on the West Coast. “I’ve always been enamored of how Southern California does seafood,” says Taft. “It’s fresh, it’s healthy and there’s a laid-back vibe. It always feels like a vacation getaway. That’s exactly the kind of relaxed environment we want to bring to diners at Brine.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On the menu: think really good lobster rolls, fish stew, clam fritters, tuna poke, fresh oysters and fish tacos, all overseen by Taft and Brine chef de cuisine David Connolly, previously of Two Urban Licks and Tap in Atlanta and Michelin-starred Spiaggia in Chicago.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A rooftop bar will feature fresh, tiki-style craft cocktails served next to fire pits under a retractable roof.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Downstairs, a raw bar and classic boat drinks are on the menu. For diners on the go, there’s a walk-up window inspired by New England clam shacks where you can grab takeout, soft serve ice cream, milkshakes and even cocktails, wine and beer to enjoy while strolling through Avalon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Brine’s seafood will follow the sustainable practices outlined by the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch, the nonprofit dedicated to empowering consumers and restaurants to make choices that result in healthy oceans. Much of the seafood from New England, the West Coast and the Gulf region will be geo-tagged so Brine chefs know precisely where the fish was caught, down to the captain’s name and boat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The 150-seat Brine Seafood Shack, designed by Jay George, is located in phase two at Avalon in Alpharetta.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> - Growing up in Alabama, Marc Taft loved two things — the Atlanta Braves on TV and his grandmother’s juicy fried chicken. Now, the chef and restaurateur behind Marietta’s popular Chicken and the Egg is bringing his signature dish and some favorite Southern sides to The Battery Atlanta, the new live-work-play development adjacent to SunTrust Park, the brand-new home of the Atlanta Braves. FEED – Fried Chicken & Such is being readied to debut in March 2017, a month before first pitch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Some of my favorite childhood memories revolve around a plate of my grandmother’s fried chicken, mashed potatoes, fresh pole beans and a warm biscuit or a hunk of cornbread,” says Taft. “In the South, fried chicken is practically a religion. It needs to be treated with respect, and that’s our mission at FEED.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In addition to buckets of chicken, fried chicken tenders and Nashville hot chicken, FEED features other Southern favorites, including North Carolina catfish, Texas-style country fried steak, meatloaf, braised greens, macaroni and cheese, green beans and fried green tomatoes, all made from scratch. There will also be healthier options including grilled chicken and salads. Desserts will include soft serve ice cream, milk shakes, pies and other fresh baked treats.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Our goal is to serve families a supper that tastes like the chicken I watched my grandmother fry up in her cast iron skillet each <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_931659794" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> and for church socials,” says Taft. “It’s about starting with the highest quality chicken, using a unique brine and seasoning, and adding her special ingredient, love.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">While FEED will offer fast counter service on game days, diners coming for lunch and dinner the rest of the year can enjoy a more relaxed, full-service dining area as well. Thanks to The Battery Atlanta’s open container policy, beverages from the fully stocked bar can be taken outside the restaurant walls.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The 3,000-square-foot space designed by Jay George will evoke memories of the rural roadside eateries Taft ate at when traveling between Alabama and East Tennessee as a kid to see his grandmother.</span><br />
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<span id="m_4108316692299962671" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“Last year’s Beardsmas was so successful we decided to expand our offerings to make gift giving even easier,” says Gillespie. “Listening to our diners and online customers, we’ve also come up with some awesome new gift experiences for all of the food lovers on your list.”</span></span></div>
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<span id="m_4108316692299962671" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>The Gunshow Golden Ticket</strong><br />Beginning on Cyber <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_894288822" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday, Nov. 28</span></span>, diners who can’t get enough of the Glenwood Park restaurant can begin bidding on this one-of-a-kind Golden Ticket good for an immediate <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_894288823" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">7:30 p.m.</span></span> reservation for four, a glass of complimentary Champagne for each person and a complimentary first round of cocktails <em>any time</em> you wish to dine at Gunshow throughout 2017. The reservation is good for any night Gunshow is open, excluding private restaurant buyouts. Bidding starts at $1 and lasts for 72 hours with a portion of the final winning bid being donated to the nonprofit Share Our Strength: No Kid Hungry campaign. Sorry, the cost of dinner itself is not included.</span></span></div>
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<span id="m_4108316692299962671" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Shop the Peachtree Road Farmers Market with Kevin</strong><br />If you’ve ever been puzzled by all the exotic ingredients at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market, puzzle no more on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_894288824" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 13, 2017</span></span> as you, Chef Kevin and a small group of food lovers take a pre-opening tour of the market, meet the farmers and then stay for a cooking demo with Kevin where he’ll use the ingredients you selected together. Fifteen spots available. Value: Priceless; Sale Price: $99 each</span></span></div>
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<span id="m_4108316692299962671" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Kevin’s Favorite Condiments Kit</strong><br />It’s no secret that Chef Kevin is picky when it comes to condiments. He either makes his own or searches Atlanta and the world for others. Enjoy a Kevin-curated selection of his spicy, saucy, salty favorites and add some chef-type flavor to your next dinner. Value: $75; Sale Price: $50</span></span></div>
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<span id="m_4108316692299962671" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>A Personalized Voice Mail/Audio Greeting from Chef Kevin</strong><br />Put Kevin to work answering your calls with a personalized voice mail message from him (but keep it clean, OK?). Maybe your mom in Kansas rooted him on to victory on “Top Chef” and has a birthday coming up? Kevin will record a 30-second message just for her. Value: Priceless; Sale Price: $25</span></span></div>
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<span id="m_4108316692299962671" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Gunshow’s Joey in Your Kitchen</strong><br />Gunshow’s executive chef Joey Ward will prepare a four-course dinner for 10 with wine in your home to impress your closest friends or business clients. You’ll work with Joey to customize a menu for your guests, and you’ll select wine pairings to go with each course. Only three dinners will be sold. Value: $7,500; Sale Price: $5,000</span></span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span id="m_4108316692299962671" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em>Go Hog Wild with Terminus City </em></strong>BBQ for 100 served up by Chef Kevin and a keg of Kevin’s favorite beer ($6,000)</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span id="m_4108316692299962671" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pair of 2017 <strong><em>Hired Guns Season Tickets</em></strong> for Gunshow’s guest chef series ($1,000)</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span id="m_4108316692299962671" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em>Private Dinner with Kevin</em></strong> for you and 10 friends, with customized signed menus and autographed cookbooks ($10,000)</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span id="m_4108316692299962671" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em>Gunshow Cocktail Class</em></strong> ($75 per class or $250 for all four seasonal classes)</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span id="m_4108316692299962671" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><em>Red Beard Restaurants Stocking Stuffers</em></strong> – a few items from Kevin’s list of favorite Red Beard merchandise all packaged up in a company-branded bag ($40)</span></span></li>
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<span id="m_4108316692299962671" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About Red Beard Restaurants </strong><br />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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/yes/&source=gmail&ust=1480379089966000&usg=AFQjCNFKXhoQRlHC00V8OtzzAIj8rSrfVw" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/yes/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Communion</span></a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gunshowatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379089966000&usg=AFQjCNHFcXxWf02vsztoHAbBOGMh2-Y2cg" href="http://www.gunshowatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Gunshow</span></a><wbr></wbr> and<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379089966000&usg=AFQjCNFzJYHhbMGCuFZjYrF-HMEHAc5nEg" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Revival</span></a>, his BBQ pop-up <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity&source=gmail&ust=1480379089966000&usg=AFQjCNGbMwM8BoPDdZ4WUv1DiaoLiH3SOg" href="https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Terminus City</span></a> and all of his <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.redbeardmerch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379089966000&usg=AFQjCNEj2-xP2FbhWbTI7_48NqHlZnXiMg" href="http://www.redbeardmerch.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">merchandise</span></a>. The management company allows Gillespie to set comprehensive standards to ensure smart expansion, offer more internal growth opportunities for his team members and provide consulting services to other food and beverage start-ups. With the 2015 establishment of Red Beard Restaurants, Gillespie is able to continue his day-to-day interactions with diners while also pursuing his creative visions and impacting the culinary landscape of the South. The company’s offices are located in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, call <a href="tel:404-380-1886" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14043801886">404-380-1886</a> or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.redbeardrestaurants.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379089966000&usg=AFQjCNFoJdzAsJE5akTPTTvDHRafosgzRQ" href="http://www.redbeardrestaurants.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">redbeardrestaurants.com</span></a>.</span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">BELLINA ALIMENTARI'S MARKET MAKES TASTEFUL GIFT GIVING EASY</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – Shopping is a breeze at one-stop destinations such as Ponce City Market, which offers a plethora of local boutiques, national retailers and delicious dining options in its famed food hall. Tal Baum and her team at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bellina-alimentari.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379090579000&usg=AFQjCNExVcOBOcanVGgre04UBJKQuPsFnQ" href="http://www.bellina-alimentari.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Bellina Alimentari</a> are ready for the holiday rush, stocking their <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://mercatodibellina.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379090579000&usg=AFQjCNElP3TfZodapu3wO5N__ywbYrLfKg" href="http://mercatodibellina.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Market</a> shelves with gift-giving must-haves to savor this season and beyond.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“I love that you can come to Ponce City Market for lunch or dinner and take care of your shopping list at the same time,” says Baum. “At Bellina, we have cultivated relationships with the finest local growers and most authentic producers in Italy, importing a unique assortment of goods to our Market in Atlanta. We are here to help our customers select the right ingredients for a culinary gift that will wow their friends and loved ones.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To make holiday shopping simple, Baum has shared some of her team’s favorite gift ideas:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">An Italian Christmas classic -</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">Panettone. </strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">A Christmas cake, present on all Italian tables, available at Bellina in different traditional flavors and sizes. (</span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">$10</strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">to</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">$50)</strong></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">How to generate good gift buzz -</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">Honey Gift Set. </strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Explore the great diversity of honey, each with its own distinct color and flavor. Perfect for mixing and matching with your favorite cheeses. (</span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">$12)</strong></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">For the ones you love -</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">Dolce Vita. </strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">A choice of Italian chocolates and sweet treats; a holiday classic. (</span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">$28)</strong></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">When you need the perfect host or hostess gift -</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">Maple Ambrosia Wooden Board. </strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Handmade in Atlanta by carpenter Koby Downs; a great versatile wooden serving board. Used for serving artisanal cheeses and cured meats at Bellina. (</span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">$30)</strong></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">For your single friends who want more -</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">Date Night Box. </strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">An easy-to-cook dinner for two; all ingredients needed for the perfect match. (</span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">$42)</strong></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">F</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">or the real connoisseur -</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">Specialty Vinegar Set. </strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Selection of three artisanal vinegars, made from honey, grape juice and grape must. A pantry essential for gourmet food aficionados.(</span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">$47)</strong></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">For filling a pantry versus a stocking - this</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">Pantry Stuffer Package</strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">won’t stay on your recipient’s shelf long. Consists of La Vecchia Dispensa Italian Organic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena; Olio Extravergine di Oliva; ROI Italian Taggiasca Olives in Brine and handmade Taralli crackers with </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">fennel seed and extra virgin olive oil.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">($45)</strong></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">When pesto is best –</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">Pesto Party Package</strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">. All you need is the pasta for three speedy, incredibly savory meals. Consists of Italian Red Chili Sauce; Italian Pesto Sauce (Green) and Italian Walnut Spread.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">($22)</strong></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">F</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">or the person who has tasted everything -</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">Traditional Balsamic Vinegar DOP</strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">. One of Italy’s most unique food specialties, this vinegar is a concentration of taste, cultural tradition and passion in a bottle.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">($89.90)</strong></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Give the amateur chef in your life the ultimate foodie experience – a voucher to a</span><strong style="font-family: inherit;"> Culinary Club class </strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">at Bellina Alimentari. Available for</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><strong style="font-family: inherit;">$28 or $45, </strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">this voucher can be redeemed by booking any class equal to the amount. Select from pasta making classes to local cheese tastings and more. </span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Bellina Alimentari</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bellina Alimentari, which loosely translates to "lovely specialty food store," was founded on the belief that every meal should be an amazing experience, and quality and ethics never need to be compromised in the pursuit of value. Italian food as a way of life means that each dish is tasty, fresh, whole and balanced. The menu at Bellina Alimentari changes seasonally to reflect the availability of produce from local farmers. Meat is sourced from farms where every animal is respected, treated humanely and pasture raised. Located at 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, in the Central Food Hall of Ponce City Market, Bellina Alimentari is delicious, fair and affordable. For additional information and updates, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bellina-alimentari.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379090579000&usg=AFQjCNExVcOBOcanVGgre04UBJKQuPsFnQ" href="http://www.bellina-alimentari.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">bellina-alimentari.com</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/bellinaalimentari/info?tab%3Doverview&source=gmail&ust=1480379090579000&usg=AFQjCNG1kZRBHVIeMpu-5jpLk_jzceASeA" href="https://www.facebook.com/bellinaalimentari/info?tab=overview" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://instagram.com/bellinaalimentari/&source=gmail&ust=1480379090579000&usg=AFQjCNGgphsvr3psMidYfX4_0XE63_f_WQ" href="https://instagram.com/bellinaalimentari/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/bellinaatlanta&source=gmail&ust=1480379090579000&usg=AFQjCNG7hNojq4lYaw0gY09YuUi2kuMp7A" href="https://twitter.com/bellinaatlanta" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or call <a href="tel:404-330-9933" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14043309933">404-330-9933</a>.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">SUBLIME DOUGHNUTS IN NORTH DRUID HILLS EARNS KOSHER CERTIFICATION </span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chef-Inspired Doughnut Shop Offers Kosher Sweets for Neighboring Jewish Community </span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – As if eating at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379090614000&usg=AFQjCNEIezHjw17MR8rBnQV6hAHrSnxWVg" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" target="_blank">Sublime Doughnuts</a> wasn’t already a divine experience, the North Druid Hills bakeshop is now also kosher. The <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://kosheratlanta.org/&source=gmail&ust=1480379090614000&usg=AFQjCNEOcVyXzUL4eFoQt_PbnxAr22gi3w" href="http://kosheratlanta.org/" target="_blank">Atlanta Kosher Commission</a> (AKC) recently granted this location of Sublime Doughnuts with a kosher certification, making the shop’s beloved doughnuts and treats such as the A-Town Cream more accessible to those with dietary restrictions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Located at 2566 Briarcliff Road NE in The Village at Druid Hills, the specialty doughnut shop’s surrounding Toco Hills neighborhood has a large Orthodox Jewish population. Sublime’s founder Kamal Grant was encouraged to seek out kosher certification in response to customer requests.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We have received so many questions about kosher certification from our guests, and it’s important to us to satisfy the needs of our neighbors and to give back to the communities where we are located,” says Grant. “Pursuing this certification enables those who are keeping kosher to enjoy any doughnuts, toppings, sauces, ice creams and flavored coffees sold at our North Druid Hills restaurant.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Atlanta Kosher Commission is an Orthodox community-based non-profit kosher supervising agency founded in the 1970s by Rabbi Emanuel Feldman. The Atlanta Kashruth Commission currently certifies over 150 companies in the Southeast and beyond, including manufacturing facilities, bakeries, supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, and caterers throughout the country.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sublime Doughnuts is located in North Druid Hills at 2566 Briarcliff Road NE and in West Midtown at 535 10<sup>th</sup>Street NW. Both locations are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Self-parking is available at both locations. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379090614000&usg=AFQjCNHn5lrBR6e-IhptLORd3-22qfRpQw" href="http://sublimedoughnuts.com/" target="_blank">sublimedoughnuts.com</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/SublimeDonuts/&source=gmail&ust=1480379090614000&usg=AFQjCNH50lKgIb3KaHFSXMqGAf0rf69VYg" href="https://www.facebook.com/SublimeDonuts/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/SublimeDoughnut&source=gmail&ust=1480379090614000&usg=AFQjCNHmT6UnWAH1rldhLj-FJTAAQFKoOg" href="https://twitter.com/SublimeDoughnut" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.instagram.com/sublimedoughnuts/&source=gmail&ust=1480379090614000&usg=AFQjCNHvbio3vttpdTeXj6AbccbHz8iabg" href="https://www.instagram.com/sublimedoughnuts/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlanta-area elves are invited to join holly jolly frolics all season long!</span></i></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />ATLANTA- Deck the halls! Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is preparing ho-ho-holiday-themed merriment all season long with reindeer games perfect for every age! Atlanta’s top destination for entertainment invites guests to escape the winter weather and warm up with action and entertainment while taking part in charitable cheer. Take a break from the holiday hustle and relax with a month of holly jolly good times at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games!<br /><br /><b><u>December Events:</u></b><br /><b>Holiday Toy Drives (Now through December 7)</b><br /><br />Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Marietta is partnering with MUST Ministries to host a holiday toy drive! Adrenaline seekers and charitable gift givers are encouraged to stop by the front office to drop off donations and receive a two-hour Time Play Video Game Card. For a list of accepted donations and more information, please visit <a href="http://andrettikarting.com/marietta/toydrive">andrettikarting.com/marietta/toydrive</a>.<br /><br />Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Roswell has teamed up with North Fulton Community Charities for a festive holiday drive, benefiting the North Fulton community in Santa’s Toy Shop! Patrons are invited to drop off donations in the front office and receive a two-hour Time Play Video Game Card now through Wednesday, December 7. For a list of accepted donations and more information, please visit <a href="http://andrettikarting.com/roswell/holidaydrive">andrettikarting.com/roswell/holidaydrive</a>.<br /><br /><b>Andi & Retti (December 5 – 24)</b><br /><br />They’re back and more mischievous than ever! Looking for another season of jolly fun, Santa’s famous helpers have new spots to hide! Guests are invited to seek out the holiday’s festive dashers and snap a celebratory photo for a chance to win a prize! Magically maneuvering each day, there’s no telling where they might stay; search far and wide this holiday, Andi and Retti are out to play!<br /><br />*Participants should use the hashtag #AndrettiElves when posting on social <br /><br /><b>Twelve Days of Christmas (December 12 – 24)</b><br /><br />On the twelfth day of Christmas, Andretti Indoor Karting & Games gave to me … a social Christmas challenge! From December 12 - 24, neighbors are encouraged to share the daily holiday post* for a chance to win a prize! Each day, one winner will be selected from the collected shares to receive a prize gift, and on December 24, one lucky elf will receive the holly jolly grand prize!<br /><br />*Posts can be found and shared from Andretti’s Facebook page <a href="http://facebook.com/andrettikarting">facebook.com/andrettikarting</a></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">THE SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN CELEBRATES SECOND ANNIVERSARY </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">WITH PARTY ON <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145237" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">DEC. 11</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dress Code is Ugly Christmas Sweater for Buckhead Restaurant’s Birthday Bash</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHAT: </strong>‘Tis the season for tacky Christmas sweaters, holiday revelry and lots of delicious food and drink. In honor of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480738155694000&usg=AFQjCNGCQxmVRjVqPyc8fYWZSVa6awJvnA" href="http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/" target="_blank">The Southern Gentleman</a>’s second anniversary, you get to enjoy all of those at once. The Shops Buckhead Atlanta restaurant is ringing in two successful years with an Ugly Christmas Sweater-themed soiree on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145238" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, Dec. 11</span></span> from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145239" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">4-10 p.m.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Complimentary appetizers from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145242" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">4-6 p.m.</span></span> and desserts from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145243" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">7:30-9 p.m.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Live music from Fukishima Tuna from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145244" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5-9 p.m.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>RIZE ARTISAN PIZZA + SALADS CELEBRATES RECENT OPENING OF PONCEY-HIGHLAND RESTAURANT WITH WEEK FULL OF SPECIALS</strong><br /><em>Experience True Hospitality from the Heart During <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145203" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Dec. 12-16</span></span> Grand Opening Festivities</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>WHAT:</strong></span><br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.rizeartisanpizza.com/%23more-often&source=gmail&ust=1480738154880000&usg=AFQjCNF5Uu2qwwl2qfAzpaeVTuS4vy6P6A" href="http://www.rizeartisanpizza.com/#more-often" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Rize Artisan Pizza + Salads</span></a><span style="color: black;"> brings people together around the joy of food, and now they also want to bring them together over the joy of a grand opening celebration. To commemorate their recent debut in Poncey-Highland, the Rize team is adding to its menu of chef-driven, global American fare to present a different special to enjoy each day with their artisan pizza, hand-crafted salads and pasta with bold flavors.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145204" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday, Dec. 12</span></span>: DINE TO DONATE</span></strong></span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Twenty-five percent of the day’s proceeds will go to </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.createyourdreams.org/&source=gmail&ust=1480738154880000&usg=AFQjCNEq6GJ1iBJJ9PEA-EGARTVTfIJQHA" href="http://www.createyourdreams.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Create Your Dreams Foundation</span></a><span style="color: black;">, a long-term youth development program dedicated to nurturing the talents and dreams of students living in underserved areas of Atlanta.</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: black;"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145205" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tuesday, Dec. 13</span></span>: KIDS’ NIGHT</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145206" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Wednesday, Dec. 14</span></span>: LADIES’ NIGHT</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145207" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, Dec. 15</span></span>: HOMETOWN HEROES DAY</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145208" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday, Dec. 16</span></span>: DATE NIGHT</span></strong></span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Buy a sangria, beer or wine after <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145209" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m.</span></span> and receive a free small plate. Limit one per person. Share a photo of you and your date on Instagram with #rizedatenight for the chance to win a $100 Marriott gift card.</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Download the Rize Artisan Pizza + Salads mobile app (available on the Apple App Store and Google Play) for a chance to win a $100 Live Nation gift card.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>WHERE:</strong><br />675 N. Highland Avenue, NE<br />Atlanta, GA 30307<br />Phone: <a href="tel:(404)%20334-0500" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14043340500">404-334-0500</a></span><br /><span style="color: black;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.rizeartisanpizza.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480738154880000&usg=AFQjCNFB0Gd_Nkn3QhFBIx_RNcMFhM_bIg" href="http://www.rizeartisanpizza.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">rizeartisanpizza.com</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>DETAILS:</strong><br />Rize is open <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145210" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span> – <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145211" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday</span></span> from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145212" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 10 p.m.</span></span> and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145213" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday</span></span> and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145214" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145215" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 11 p.m.</span></span> Complimentary self-parking (up to 2 hours with validation) in the parking deck behind the property, and valet is available <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145216" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday</span></span> and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145217" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span>nights from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145218" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m. to 11 p.m.</span></span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATKINS PARK RESTAURANT & BAR’S 11<sup>th</sup> ANNUAL SANTA RIDE<br />HAS FESTIVE CYCLISTS DASHING THROUGH THE STREETS ON <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_931659798" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">DEC. 15</span></span> </strong><br /><em>Virginia-Highland Restaurant Honors Founder Warren Bruno and Raises Funds<br />For Leukemia and Lymphoma Society</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Who: </strong> <br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.atkinspark.com/&source=gmail&ust=1481517879285000&usg=AFQjCNGydQeXjjYZmT9zvTjVXoHKcmPDXg" href="http://www.atkinspark.com/" target="_blank">Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar</a> is proud to be recognized as Atlanta’s oldest continuously licensed tavern, and the Virginia-Highland neighborhood restaurant is spreading some serious holiday cheer by celebrating the 11<sup>th</sup> anniversary of its annual Santa Ride.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>What: </strong><br />Oh what fun it is to ride! The eight-mile <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/events/1806781619599518/&source=gmail&ust=1481517879285000&usg=AFQjCNEDqytAn9EDF7zacOocW9ZbJ4nASg" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1806781619599518/" target="_blank">Santa Ride</a> is a social event that honors both the holiday season and Atkins Park’s owner, Warren Bruno, who lost his battle to lymphoma in 2012. Cyclists of all skill levels are invited to dress up like Santa, Mrs. Claus, one of Santa’s elves, Rudolph or anything else that strikes their holiday fancy and decorate their bikes with lights and garland for a ride through Atlanta’s intown neighborhoods. The route takes riders on a tour of North Highland Avenue, Ansley Park, Peachtree Street and more of the city’s most beautiful areas and includes rest stops at Steamhouse Lounge and a private residence for additional cheer. The ride will move at a slow and social pace; all riders will finish together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Be sure to come dressed in your best festive attire because this year’s event features a costume contest after the ride, and all participating cyclists will vote on a winner to be awarded the much desirable Warren Bruno holiday bike.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This fundraiser benefits the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.lls.org/&source=gmail&ust=1481517879285000&usg=AFQjCNEF6cZCF4vrTgmLUMtnUH9GHTVP4g" href="http://www.lls.org/" target="_blank">Leukemia & Lymphoma Society</a>, Bruno’s charity of choice. There is no official entry fee, but a $25 minimum donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is suggested. Those who donate will receive a ticket for a free beer at Atkins Park.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Where:</strong><br />Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar<br />794 North Highland Ave.<br />Atlanta, GA 30306 <wbr></wbr> <br /><a href="tel:(404)%20876-7249" target="_blank" value="+14048767249">404-876-7249</a><br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.atkinspark.com/&source=gmail&ust=1481517879285000&usg=AFQjCNGydQeXjjYZmT9zvTjVXoHKcmPDXg" href="http://www.atkinspark.com/" target="_blank">atkinspark.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– To help guests drink in every moment of the fall and holiday seasons, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379090729000&usg=AFQjCNHw7r8JkIu1BWtNI8cM2gof3yRTgQ" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Marlow’s Tavern</span></a><span style="color: black;">is introducing new features on both the food and drink menus beginning Nov. 15. Rick Blumberg, Marlow’s manager of adult beverages, research, development and purchasing, has taken classic cocktail techniques from some of the first taverns in the world and given them a modern twist to create a cocktail lineup that combines one part creative, one part classic and one part seasonal.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One example is the house-made sour mix in Marlow’s new house margarita. “Historically, citrus was limited, so bartenders used the rinds to magnify the flavor,” informs Blumberg. “We’ve gone back to their technique of combining citrus rinds with sugar to craft the citrus oil used in our house-made sour mix. We’re also using fresh, seasonal blood oranges in our blood orange margarita.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">While Blumberg is eager to pay tribute to the good ol’ days, he’s equally excited to mix it up with contemporary trends. “Fortified wines like sherry, madeira and port have gained popularity as cocktail ingredients,” he says. “The Victorian features Michter’s Rye, Fonseca Bin 27 Port as well as Plantation Pineapple Rum, which has only recently become available for sale in the U.S. This drink is based on The Suburban, a classic cocktail popular in the 1860s.”</span></span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Barrel Aged Scrappy Old Timer – Old Forester, Suze Apéritif, Cocchi Torino Vermouth and Scrappy’s Orange Bitters</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Orchard Conformist – St. George Straight Vodka, apple cardamom shrub, Bar-Keep Apple Bitters and simple syrup</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Southern Crush – Aviation Gin, fresh lemon, Jack Rudy Grenadine topped with a splash of club soda and fresh pineapple</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Three Hour Tour – Clément Select Barrel Rhum, Coopers Craft Bourbon, agricole, Velvet Falernum and fresh lime</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blumberg has built strong relationships with local wine distributors like Ali Banks of Terroir Life and Boo Beckstoffer of Tuck Beckstoffer Wines to feature some unique wines from their portfolios. These include The Seventy Five Wine Company’s Sum Red Blend and Mulderbosch’s Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Meanwhile, Marlow’s executive chef and co-founder John C. Metz is bringing the robust flavors of fall to the food menu as well. “Our Rustic Grilled Cheese with Havarti, Swiss, classic Mornay sauce and applewood smoked bacon on chili-slathered sourdough will warm guests through and through,” he assures.</span></span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scallion Crusted Salmon – grilled Atlantic salmon, blazed with poke sauce, roasted sweet potato, shitake, kale, squash and miso broth</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Porterhouse Pork Chop – barley Parmesan risotto, mirepoix, kale, grilled jumbo asparagus, grainy mustard and apple cider reduction</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grilled Chicken Pappardelle – Prestige Farms bone-in chicken, Joseph’s fresh egg noodles, caramelized onion, shaved asparagus, tomato, shitake and cremini mushroom cream sauce and parslied olive oil</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grilled Center Cut Filet- filet mignon grilled and seasoned perfectly, cauliflower rice, French green beans, shitake mushroom, caramelized onion, fines herbes and cognac peppercorn sauce</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Naked Chicken Burger – all-natural Joyce Farms ground chicken, mozzarella, provolone, baby arugula, Roma tomato, red onion on toasted sesame seed brioche roll</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crispy Trout- rainbow trout, sautéed farro, tiny green beans, parsnip, buerre blanc and apple shallot gastrique</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crushed Burrata - red and golden beets, quinoa, baby arugula, olive oil, pickled red onion and house-made lemonette</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Asian Chicken Salad – grilled chicken, mixed greens, Roma tomato, fresh avocado, cucumber, scallion, carrot, miso-soy vinaigrette, crispy wonton and candied spiced nuts</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sweet Potato Bread Pudding - sweet potatoes and ciabatta bread baked to order and served with maple crème anglaise</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA– <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480738155746000&usg=AFQjCNFBA3-_fcvIgk94NPQzCR5WZb5oEA" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">Marlow’s Tavern</a> will make its Brookhaven debut on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145221" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tuesday, Dec. 13</span></span>, featuring a contemporary bar design, spacious outdoor patio and the same mix of world-class hospitality, chef-driven American favorites and creative cocktails that has made Marlow’s Atlanta’s favorite neighborhood tavern.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Brookhaven has grown into an exciting destination for families and professionals,” says John C. Metz, executive chef, CEO and co-founder of Marlow's Tavern. “They’re looking for great places to eat, have a few drinks and unwind with friends, and that’s what Marlow’s is all about. We’re looking forward to becoming an essential part of the Brookhaven community.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The new Marlow’s is located at 3575 Durden Drive in the bustling Brookleigh Marketplace, a mixed-use community that also includes BURN Studios, Brookhaven Family Dentistry, the Primrose School and a mix of other restaurants and shops. This restaurant is Marlow’s first venture into the historic neighborhood of Brookhaven, which is home to Oglethorpe University, the Peachtree Golf Club, Murphey Candler Park and the Brookhaven Historic District.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">While checking out the new location, diners can also enjoy new fall favorites on the tavern menu, including Scallion Crusted Salmon, Porterhouse Pork Chop, Grilled Chicken Pappardelle and the Naked Chicken Burger, in addition to Marlow’s popular menu of salads, sandwiches, burgers and other chef-driven fare, all made with fresh ingredients.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">General manager Tim Singleton, who previously served as a managing partner for Longhorn Steakhouse, is eager to greet new and returning Marlow’s guests just in time for the holiday season. “Whether you’re looking to make merry with friends and family or just a place to grab a burger and recover from holiday shopping, Marlow’s has everything you need,” he says.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Marlow’s Tavern Brookhaven is open for lunch and dinner daily. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480738155746000&usg=AFQjCNFBA3-_fcvIgk94NPQzCR5WZb5oEA" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">marlowstavern.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About Marlow’s Tavern</strong><br />Marlow’s Tavern was established in November of 2004 with the opening of its first location in Alpharetta, Ga., and has continued to grow over the years, adding several Atlanta-area 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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://marlowstavern.com&source=gmail&ust=1480738155746000&usg=AFQjCNFHV6jpl_GOX-kCBfHUbg5jdOFhPg" href="http://marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">marlowstavern.com</a>. </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">HOLIDAY SHOPPING IS A STEAL WITH ATLANTA RESTAURANT GIFT CARD DEALS</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Popular Atlanta Eateries Offer Holiday Gifts for Food Loving Friends and Family, </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Plus Incentives for Generous Shoppers</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– Dreading holiday shopping? Head straight to Atlanta restaurants for a much merrier way to cross off every name on your shopping list. The following eateries are offering a wide array of generous gift card deals to satiate friends and family this holiday season, along with some perks for hungry shoppers:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>5Church Atlanta: </strong>Located in the heart of Midtown, 5Church Atlanta throws in a $10 bonus when you buy a $50 gift card. Available to use immediately. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091179000&usg=AFQjCNHzijAqBKCOje_erdpCR0uk74jbVQ" href="http://5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5churchatlanta.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>LDV Atlanta: </strong>Buy a $100 gift card to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://ldvhospitality.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091179000&usg=AFQjCNGXw-OTLsz8ZdKl4x_DHlWpxQlsLA" href="http://ldvhospitality.com/" target="_blank">LDV Atlanta’s</a> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl&source=gmail&ust=1480379091179000&usg=AFQjCNHwvogAkafDMr5wIozZErznAWWH0w" href="http://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/buckheadatl" target="_blank">American Cut</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.dolceitalianrestaurant.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091179000&usg=AFQjCNE8TO2_2OMPxJwODhO4MdaLZGlM8g" href="http://www.dolceitalianrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Dolce Italian</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.corsocoffee.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091179000&usg=AFQjCNHMqOjzu33Q82gyBj0VJ-p87nMCJg" href="http://www.corsocoffee.com/" target="_blank">Corso Coffee</a> or <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.regentcocktailclub.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNG5Et7Ntig8BsTSWoHXI-yjSgi7Mg" href="http://www.regentcocktailclub.com/" target="_blank">The Regent Cocktail Club</a> and receive a $20 gift card to keep or present to someone else. Offer valid <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_894288851" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Nov. 15, 2016-Jan. 1, 2017</span></span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Marlow’s Tavern: </strong>With restaurant locations in nearly every neighborhood of the Atlanta area, Marlow’s Tavern is convenient for anyone on your list. Toast the beginning of the holiday shopping season starting Black Friday (Nov. 25) by purchasing a $50 gift card at Marlow’s and receive a complimentary bottle of Michelle Brut. Purchase a $100 gift card and receive a bottle of Michelle Brut and a complimentary $25 gift card. Guests who order gift cards online will receive a voucher for redeeming the bottle of Michelle Brut at the Marlow’s location of their choice. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNH6wu0FRBR0Lo_lxvA6uEOKOa5NuA" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">marlowstavern.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Ray's Restaurants: </strong>The restaurant group behind <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysontheriver/home&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNHV79cLgtZgX4tdU4N6akYOzJZKKg" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysontheriver/home" target="_blank">Ray's On The River</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNGAhMVczSe3PoKPszAc2in8zqdOJA" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home" target="_blank">Ray's At Killer Creek</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNFPfDuQgUmFxglqN3nr-igN7LFOKA" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home" target="_blank">Ray's In the City</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysriobravo.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNEXWT4sAAwoGSOlo7iK2CTNDPbY-Q" href="http://www.raysriobravo.com/" target="_blank">Ray's Rio Bravo</a> is offering a 20 percent bonus on all gift card purchases of $25 to $975 and a 25 percent bonus on all gift card purchases of $1,000 or more now through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_894288852" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Jan. 31, 2017</span></span>. Gift cards may be purchased <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNGqD1LRKxIpTdsvutfoIF1PkMUpXA" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">online</a> or at any of the four Ray’s locations. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNGqD1LRKxIpTdsvutfoIF1PkMUpXA" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">raysrestaurants.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Secreto Southern Kitchen & Bar: </strong>Experience the art of amazing Southern-inspired cuisine in Alpharetta and earn an extra $20 gift card with the purchase of any $100 gift card this holiday season. Shoppers can choose to give the bonus card as a gift or keep for themselves; it’ll be our little secret. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://secretokitchen.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNHrDou9oEaJHmhv0__glVS9gfhbMw" href="http://secretokitchen.com/" target="_blank">secretokitchen.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Seed Kitchen & Bar, Stem Wine Bar and Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar: </strong>Now through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_894288853" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Dec. 30</span></span>, all three Marietta restaurants are offering guests an added 20 percent value with any gift card purchase of $50 or more. After a 24-hour activation period, the extra value will be automatically loaded onto the gift card. Offer only available with in-store gift card purchases, not online. Gift cards do not expire and are accepted at all three restaurants. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.eatatseed.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNF4FjNKkXicVNgkHln560JHbubZCA" href="http://www.eatatseed.com/" target="_blank">eatatseed.com</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.stemwinebar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNHn_hta_gQFvIny-O0JHgxs1wvO7A" href="http://www.stemwinebar.com/" target="_blank">stemwinebar.com</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.driftoysterbar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNFkCGGab0VkHsmGBlLNtGuyqMkBWA" href="http://www.driftoysterbar.com/" target="_blank">driftoysterbar.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Southern Proper Hospitality Group</strong> offers the gift of options now through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_894288854" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Dec. 31</span></span>. For every $50 gift card purchased during this time, guests will receive a $15 bonus card, redeemable at the restaurant where the gift card was purchased. Bulk orders of $1000 or more receive a 20 percent discount. Gift cards are available at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNFC-76qjxC8gcqjBhn3DuxYuBIb9A" href="http://www.thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">The Big Ketch Buckhead</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNFC-76qjxC8gcqjBhn3DuxYuBIb9A" href="http://www.thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">The Big Ketch Roswell</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://smokebellybbq.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNHKgT5KCUiplVpZIOqOfuYDv-1jHw" href="http://smokebellybbq.com/" target="_blank">Smokebelly BBQ</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gk-atl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNHY6AOsvGD5Imzu2xx2u46rILkpPQ" href="http://www.gk-atl.com/" target="_blank">Gypsy Kitchen</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNEtmKiXjRUo5-eckVnKsbi6E1UwIw" href="http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/" target="_blank">The Southern Gentleman</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNGmPXm3DDqnhdIHCi9Nn3VbftQhCA" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</a>. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sphospitality.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNFmocu7r_Ebu-IvQ6lqBlyNshgGug" href="http://www.sphospitality.com/" target="_blank">sphospitality.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>The Federal: </strong>The newest intimate steakhouse from Shaun Doty and Lance Gummere is offering a $20 bonus when you purchase a $100 gift card. Offer valid <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_894288855" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Nov. 15 – Dec. 30</span></span>. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thefederalatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNFqk0PMjAuDs0AtdRYAnFCQXmWUiQ" href="http://thefederalatl.com/" target="_blank">thefederalatl.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Tin Lizzy’s Cantina: </strong>FlexMex cuisine makes mouths happy, so thankfully the 10 Atlanta-area locations of Tin Lizzy’s are offering 20 percent off every gift card purchase over $25 during the months of November and December. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091180000&usg=AFQjCNEXXIzllunUYAJ4lEtwFDVBiTeVGQ" href="http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/" target="_blank">tinlizzyscantina.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– You already know <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thehandinhand.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480738154933000&usg=AFQjCNHQ7Fz3cnOML7Rt8b8x62Ag0mfTdA" href="http://thehandinhand.com/" target="_blank">Hand in Hand</a> as a can’t-miss destination thanks to its authentic pub atmosphere, top-notch menu of made-from-scratch favorites and extensive selection of craft beers, signature cocktails and infused vodkas. What you might not know is that the popular nightspot boasts a variety of great food and drink specials throughout the week, giving a number of enticing reasons to stop by this quintessential intown tavern located in the historic Virginia-Highland neighborhood. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">These tempting specials are served in a welcoming, laid-back environment distinguished by knowledgeable and enthusiastic servers, charming fixtures like the British phone box and original artwork, and a spacious outdoor patio.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hand in Hand is located at 752 North Highland Ave. NE. For more information, call <a href="tel:(404)%20872-1001" target="_blank" value="+14048721001">404-872-1001</a> or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thehandinhand.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480738154933000&usg=AFQjCNHQ7Fz3cnOML7Rt8b8x62Ag0mfTdA" href="http://thehandinhand.com/" target="_blank">thehandinhand.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">ATLANTA – At </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.storicofresco.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091659000&usg=AFQjCNHknEUGiRRNMeZM0_y43s1U8Q7m3g" href="http://www.storicofresco.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante</span></a><span style="color: black;">, guests often find themselves stopping in for lunch and leaving with dinner. The full-service restaurant and bar offers a quick yet fresh and satisfying option for a midday meal in the heart of Buckhead, while the surrounding Italian market boasts a bounty of prepared foods and Italian imported goods for endless take-home dinner options.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With ample parking and convenient Peachtree Road location, Storico Fresco is a lunchtime treasure. The menu ($7-$22) includes meat and cheese boards, antipasti, antipasti fritti, pasta, insalata and panini that will take Atlantans on a tour of Italy in under an hour. Examples include:</span></span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Arancini: assorted filled fried rice fritters</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Callipo tuna: cannellini beans, lemon olive oil, red onion, parsley</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mixed greens: Roman cipollini, artichoke, almond, honey saba vinaigrette</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lasagna alla Bolognese: classic spinach noodle, veal, beef, pork and béchamel</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pi fasacc brown butter sage: tallegio, ricotta, spinach, Grana Padano filling</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prosciutto panini: 16-month prosciutto, grilled zucchini, Robiola cheese</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA– It’s hard to leave <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.storicofresco.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480738155609000&usg=AFQjCNFWIhCxZMCYCgh_xYPR1VutATsDFw" href="http://www.storicofresco.com/" target="_blank">Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante</a> empty handed, which makes the full-service restaurant and bar and Italian market in Buckhead the perfect place to visit for a meal and some holiday shopping this season. The ample parking and convenient Peachtree Road location allow guests to get in and out quickly, while the plethora of fresh pastas and Italian imported goods make finding unique gifts easy as (ricotta) pie. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Storico Fresco’s owners Mike Patrick and Pietro Gianni recommend the following top five gift suggestions to satisfy even the most difficult-to-shop-for family and friends:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Gift baskets:</strong> Guests can design their own gift basket or pick an assortment of the market’s favorite items. Storico’s namesake basket features dried pasta, imported tomatoes, Italian tuna, pepper paste, specialty imported olive oil not available anywhere else in the United States and a monogrammed bag. $60 to $150.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Olive oil: </strong>With 15 different bottles to choose from, Storico offers a variety of flavored, non-flavored and cooking oils from different regions in Italy. $12 to $50.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Balsamic vinegar: </strong>A mighty selection that ranges from classic balsamic vinegar for salad dressings, balsamic jelly to adorn cheese platters and four-, 10- and 25-year aged bottles for balsamic enthusiasts. $22 to $160.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Fresh pasta: </strong>Storico’s helpful staff can assist guests in picking out the perfect sauces and accompaniments to pair with fresh pastas for a complete Italian meal. $7 to $18.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Gift cards: </strong>Sharing the gift of an authentic Italian meal and the opportunity to browse cases of prepared foods and imported goods is always a safe bet. Any amount can be loaded on the gift card, and any appetite will be satisfied with the full Storico Fresco experience.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante is located at 3167 Peachtree Road NE right off Grandview Avenue. The restaurant is open for lunch (<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145222" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.</span></span>) and dinner (<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145223" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.</span></span>) <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145224" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span> through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145225" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span>. The market is open <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145226" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span> through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145227" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_456145228" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 a.m. to 8 p.m.</span></span> For additional information, call 404-500-2181 or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.storicofresco.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480738155609000&usg=AFQjCNFWIhCxZMCYCgh_xYPR1VutATsDFw" href="http://www.storicofresco.com/" target="_blank">storicofresco.com</a>. For additional updates, follow the restaurant on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/storicofresco/?fref%3Dts&source=gmail&ust=1480738155609000&usg=AFQjCNEDJnjQa-Dd4DElzwX0aWuQcyZjQA" href="https://www.facebook.com/storicofresco/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.instagram.com/storicofresco/&source=gmail&ust=1480738155610000&usg=AFQjCNFW2BGmCn7ErLSCiepSlaKHdbtDwA" href="https://www.instagram.com/storicofresco/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/storicofrescopa&source=gmail&ust=1480738155610000&usg=AFQjCNEDdmO_SQ6SZspVU-il8xAuPXQcxg" href="https://twitter.com/storicofrescopa" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA- As 2016 draws to a close, it’s time once again to break out the culinary crystal ball and ask some of the Atlanta area’s best chefs, mixologists and restaurateurs what big trends are in store for 2017. Get ready for more locally sourced vegetables, more (and better) meal delivery options and cocktails on tap. Oh, and did we mention lasagna cupcakes? Read on!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.redbeardrestaurants.com/&source=gmail&ust=1481517878421000&usg=AFQjCNHHZEadvs304RIZyen2wqGk6j4EqQ" href="http://www.redbeardrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">Red Beard Restaurants</a> chef/owner Kevin Gillespie sees chefs zeroing in on the thing they do exceptionally well. “We’ll continue to see more specialization with restaurants that serve one thing or have a very limited menu. I also believe the time of the big restaurant will draw to a close, and we will see restaurants scale down in size,” he says.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Like many in the industry, Doug Turbush (<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.eatatseed.com/&source=gmail&ust=1481517878421000&usg=AFQjCNFEw0FnGR70IT0yhTov7iS8Owc_KA" href="http://www.eatatseed.com/" target="_blank">Seed Kitchen & Bar</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.stemwinebar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1481517878421000&usg=AFQjCNEAk3DBtJFBD5wCMTcV7yN2EnCXpA" href="http://www.stemwinebar.com/" target="_blank">Stem Wine Bar</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.driftoysterbar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1481517878421000&usg=AFQjCNH7Z9nT4HWDpgaYjwB_jXPIKK6IxA" href="http://www.driftoysterbar.com/" target="_blank">Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar</a>) is keeping an eye on skyrocketing meat prices and sees chefs turning to alternative cuts, along with “the creative use of vegetables.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Southern Fried Hospitality’s Marc Taft is also looking at alternatives to protein, “maybe mixing mushrooms with beef for burgers” and also predicts “vegetables will take center stage.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.dolceitalianrestaurant.com/&source=gmail&ust=1481517878421000&usg=AFQjCNEdd3MvPYTkiY_4kXvmcum8xpkh6Q" href="http://www.dolceitalianrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Dolce Italian</a> chef Paolo Dorigato sees a sprouting love affair with fresh vegetables and less reliance on meat as a fresh opportunity for creativity. “It will be a priority for the chef to create something good and accessible at reasonable prices. Menus will have more seasonal vegetables and fewer proteins,” he predicts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Naturally, with a renewed emphasis on locally sourced vegetables, the bond between farmers, chefs and diners will grow even closer. According to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1481517878421000&usg=AFQjCNHGVZ9058RMUjkO7GGheL8dRQ7j0w" href="http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com/" target="_blank">Ormsby’s</a> chef Nick Anderson, “Farmers markets are going to blow up, becoming more popular than they already are. More farmers are going to be coming to the markets to supply demand.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bellinaalimentari.com/&source=gmail&ust=1481517878421000&usg=AFQjCNE1QvxaDohB1i5WkB-uERBm0y2oPw" href="http://www.bellinaalimentari.com/" target="_blank">Bellina Alimentari</a> creative director Alice Fabi agrees. “The relationship between the chef and the farmer is becoming crucial, giving both parties the possibility to work more creatively and efficiently together. Chefs are becoming storytellers, going to the source of ingredients and interpreting what is in season directly from farm to table.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As food delivery grows, Southern Fried Hospitality’s Taft says chefs “need to create food that travels well and be able to capture the art of presentation in the foods that are delivered.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jamie Lynch of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1481517878421000&usg=AFQjCNFeghqGL8Hjzafm1EDJTZlmbonpUg" href="http://www.5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5Church</a> thinks chef-inspired meal kits are going to take off. “People can put together some of their favorite chef’s dishes at home. There are a couple of kits I’d like to grab for myself, just to see how they do it!”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1481517878421000&usg=AFQjCNFHck3SvmCx7VFvgo58k5ITb8gHvg" href="http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/" target="_blank">HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern</a> director of operations Mark Nelson foresees growth in walk up ordering and delivery as well as a return to more casual restaurant environments and a more technologically wired customer. He says, “Smartphone technology will allow guests to order another drink or place their own food order.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.johnnyshideaway.com/&source=gmail&ust=1481517878421000&usg=AFQjCNF7hv5EdwF3gIyNGF9q9IzUYgm9KQ" href="http://www.johnnyshideaway.com/" target="_blank">Johnny’s Hideaway</a> owner Chris Dauria also predicts an uptick in mobile device ordering “but<em> not</em> at the Hideaway!”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ormsby’s Anderson sees some ethnic role reversals on the menu for 2017. “Asian restaurants are going to start doing American takeovers, like Korean barbecue doing Southern barbecue ribs. With all these American restaurants serving pop-up ramen, I just see a resurgence.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/&source=gmail&ust=1481517878421000&usg=AFQjCNHwqWD9BkK_ecOO3yw1MQPwZU9Cmw" href="http://www.americancutsteakhouse.com/" target="_blank">American Cut</a> executive chef John Adamson is excited about “an emergence of ultra-regionalized ethnic food.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On the cocktail front, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1481517878421000&usg=AFQjCNF3tNkIi6Hym2SAmBmnGgNPVNxUqA" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">Marlow’s Tavern’s</a> Rick Blumberg sees more wine and cocktails on tap in our imbibing futures, plus cocktails enhanced with fortified wine. “I think we will continue to see more sherry, Madeira and port cocktails,” he adds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ben Yabrow of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.puraibeto.com/himitsu/&source=gmail&ust=1481517878421000&usg=AFQjCNGaWaFUabVkEQxDpgkr_DNXDzRZTg" href="http://www.puraibeto.com/himitsu/" target="_blank">Himitsu</a> says guests are moving toward more refreshing drinks rather than the boozy and stirred variety. He says, “I've also noticed more people putting their faith in the bartender's judgment. It's exciting.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As you attempt to digest the idea of a lasagna cupcake, here’s a parting wish from Ormsbys' Anderson: “I believe 2017 is going to be so much better than 2016. I mean, just get lost already, 2016!”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA (Nov. 3, 2016) – Few are better qualified to blow the lid off the American barbecue experience than Atlanta chef, restaurateur, speaker and cookbook author Kevin Gillespie, a guy who titled his first cookbook “Fire In My Belly.” Beginning today, Gillespie has joined founder Stebin Horne and his business partner, Stewart Vernon, as owners of the brand new, innovative <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.kudugrills.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091858000&usg=AFQjCNEGMiD5PfKAxCWC6dbLkLhOve92qQ" href="http://www.kudugrills.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">KUDU Safari Braai</a> outdoor live fire cooking system. The KUDU is a multifunctional grill, griddle and fire pit combined; a heavy gauge steel dream come true for backyard fire enthusiasts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“I love cooking over live fire,” Gillespie explains. “With the KUDU, you are cooking without a lid and regulating the heat by creating distance from the heat source. You can cook on multiple surfaces simultaneously. From a culinary standpoint, I have yet to discover something I can’t do on it!”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A few months ago, Kevin was introduced to KUDU creator Stebin Horne and the two entrepreneurs immediately bonded over barbeque. Horne explained that after spending six months with his South African-born wife in her native country, he learned firsthand the communal cooking technique called braai. Local farmers weld a cooktop to their old disc ploughs to cook for friends and family in the backyard. Returning home inspired, Horne, a University of Georgia and Mercer Law graduate, was awarded a fellowship from the Mercer Innovation Center to introduce the cooking concept in the United States. After partnering with Vernon, Horne’s dream came alive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Stebin had a great idea and brought it to life,” says Gillespie. “Then Stewart stepped in and made it even bigger. They realized that they needed an expert in the grilling arena. That provided me with the opportunity to join up with this Georgia-based company and help create my ultimate cooking system.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We began with a $75,000 Kickstarter campaign,” notes Horne. “We raised that money and then exceeded the goal, thanks to the enthusiastic grilling community we reached. Our first supporters have already received their KUDUs and are raving on social media and in notes to us!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Horne, Gillespie and the KUDU team will use their access to Mercer’s engineering students and faculty to create new add-on accessories for the grill so patio chefs can fry, boil, steam and roast their favorite foods as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Being part of the creative evolution of this product really appeals to the engineering nerd in me,” says Gillespie. “The users and the developers will be on the journey together. As novice cooks become more skilled on the KUDU, they can simply add on to their existing grill without trading it in for a new one.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Made of heavy gauge steel, high-temp powder coating and stainless steel fasteners, the KUDU is designed to last a lifetime. While similar professional grade wood-burning grills can cost as much as $5,000, the KUDU is being introduced at the affordable price of $750.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For Gillespie, a guy who created a backyard beer garden called Communion, inviting your friends to be a part of the grilling fun was a huge selling point. “As fast as it is, the KUDU will never cook your food as fast as a gas grill, and that’s the point,” he says. “Sometimes the journey—that time spent with your family and loved ones—is more important than the destination.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The KUDU experience will include a tremendous amount of online content, such as videos of Gillespie showing everything from initial setup to firing up as many as six cooking surfaces on the grill simultaneously before transforming it into a late-night fire pit for guests. There will be tutorials, recipes, KUDU accessories and gear, along with an interactive KUDU Nation to provide consumers a place to interact with other KUDU users.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“At first glance, the KUDU can look a little intimidating,” Gillespie concedes, laughing. “This is definitely not for the set-it-and-forget-it home cook. This is for a patio griller who wants to enjoy that cinder smoke, the scent of wafting wood burning across your backyard and how that results in a phenomenal flavor profile. I don’t put my name on a lot of products, but I’m proud to attach my name to the KUDU.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About Kevin Gillespie</strong><br />Kevin Gillespie is a chef, restaurateur, speaker and cookbook author. He was a finalist and voted “Fan Favorite” on the sixth season of Bravo’s “Top Chef” in 2009. Based in Atlanta, Gillespie’s restaurants include <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/yes/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091859000&usg=AFQjCNHEbzVsKND4tf7L3MHyH4d3vkpPtg" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/yes/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Communion</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gunshowatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091859000&usg=AFQjCNEEtIzsGj9wcdAe94hjdR7rX812yQ" href="http://www.gunshowatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Gunshow</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091859000&usg=AFQjCNF4MioxemdY0qutDB5Xx5e_Q0_87w" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Revival</a> and his BBQ pop-up <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity&source=gmail&ust=1480379091859000&usg=AFQjCNGY_F8HCwGJeCqxbsPkz6XgW2Ji8A" href="https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Terminus City</a>. Red Beard Restaurants was created in 2015 to oversee all of Gillespie’s restaurants and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.redbeardmerch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1480379091859000&usg=AFQjCNHLzKsBnSbNROEF6x8fEa6KyxRwGA" href="http://www.redbeardmerch.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">merchandise</a>. Gillespie was named a 2015 semi-finalist and 2016 finalist for the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef: South award. <em>Eater</em> included Gunshow in its annual “The National 38” list of places to eat in America in 2015 and 2016. In 2014, Gunshow earned a spot on <em>GQ</em> magazine’s list of “12 Most Outstanding Restaurants.” Revival was included in <em>Southern Living</em>’s list of “The South’s Best New Restaurants” in 2016. Gillespie released <em>Pure Pork Awesomeness</em> in 2015, a follow up to James Beard Award Finalist <em>Fire in My Belly</em>. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://west.exch025.serverdata.net/owa/redir.aspx?SURL%3DzEZF07veMwJ62cWX9EsLzEP_USFE6ZB9Yn7Ln6RVdifv-vEHaAzTCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AdwB3AHcALgBjAGgAZQBmAGsAZQB2AGkAbgBnAGkAbABsAGUAcwBwAGkAZQAuAGMAbwBtAA..%26URL%3Dhttp%253a%252f%252fwww.chefkevingillespie.com&source=gmail&ust=1480379091859000&usg=AFQjCNF_8SvAV1FtW_wLZQOpa80c9Rd9lQ" href="https://west.exch025.serverdata.net/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=zEZF07veMwJ62cWX9EsLzEP_USFE6ZB9Yn7Ln6RVdifv-vEHaAzTCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AdwB3AHcALgBjAGgAZQBmAGsAZQB2AGkAbgBnAGkAbABsAGUAcwBwAGkAZQAuAGMAbwBtAA..&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.chefkevingillespie.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">chefkevingillespie.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Two Sunday afternoons ago, my guest & I were invited to check out the new brunch menu at 5Church's newly opened location in the heart of Midtown Atlanta's Colony Square (a HUGE thank you and shoutout go to the ML+A and 5Church teams). Since opening the doors of their first location in Charlotte, NC in 2012, 5Church has made some big waves in the restaurant industry since then, opening a second location in Charleston, SC and their third latest and greatest location here in Atlanta (yes, I'm totally biased---but what can I say?!). If you've read previous reviews of their other locations in the Carolinas, then you'll most likely uncover the fact that 5Church has made a name for and established themselves in the communities they serve with their ambrosial menu options, world class service captivating environment and atmosphere. At the helm of the Atlanta Kitchen is Executive Chef RJ Cooper, a Detroit native and graduate of the acclaimed Culinary School at Kendall College in Chicago. With years of experience in the restaurant industry, Chef Cooper has worked in and led the kitchens at notable restaurants from coast to coast including The Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta, GA, Le Bernardin in New York City, Brasserie Le Coze in Miami, Florida and New Heights Restaurant and Vidalia Restaurant in Washington, DC just to name a few. In 2006, Chef Cooper received a Star Chefs Rising Star Award and then in 2007, won the James Beard Award for Best Mid-Atlantic Chef. If you've never heard of this award, then to put it simply, it's a BIG FLIPPING' DEAL! To be nominated for this award is already a huge honor, but to win it is an even BIGGER deal! If restaurants had their version of the Olympics, it'd easily be the James Beard Foundation Awards and Michelin Star Award. From Chef Cooper's progressive style and innovative culinary approach to his creation of signature dishes incorporating both locally and seasonally inspired ingredients with a hint of French cooking fundamentals sprinkled in, he's clearly got what it takes to man the kitchen and lead his entire team to the pathway of success! Having had the incredible opportunity to get a sneak peek of their grand opening back in July, I was absolutely ecstatic to be invited back to check out their new brunch menu, especially since I hadn't had the chance to make it back here. Despite the crazy traffic and crowds due to Pride Weekend (Love wins!), my mom & I just couldn't wait to dive right into some tasty brunch goodness!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">[PSA: Executive Chef and Partner Jamie Lynch will be competing in Bravo's Top Chef Season 14 airing on Thursday, December 1st at 11:15 PM E.T----Let's get it Chef Lynch! I know you're going to blow the competitors out of the water!]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">☆Charcuterie Platter: What a GORGEOUS spread! Am I right or am I right?! It's hard to leave me speechless, but boy, when Hack brought out this charcuterie board, it did just that! Featuring an assortment of beautifully cut meats and pickled vegetables, I wouldn't even be able to pick out which one was my favorite because they were ALL tantalizing! Seriously, you've got to do yourself a favor and order one of these bad boys!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Alrighty ya'll, time to break it down to the nitty gritty! From this visit and the one back in July, it's pretty obvious that 5Church has consistently done an amazing job across the board. From the cuisine to the service and the overall atmosphere, they've hit the nail on the head time and again and have perfectly embodied the spirit and liveliness that is Midtown. To dine at 5Church is comparable to dining at other 5-star Atlanta restaurants minus the outrageous prices, snooty 'tudes and having to differentiate the salad fork from the dinner fork (total Pretty Woman reference!). Trust me when I say that dining here will save you from multiple headaches, give you the opportunity to splurge and try a variety of seasonal options that Chef Cooper's got brewin' in the kitchen. Onto our visit, if you plan on coming in for brunch, it's nice to know that there's a parking deck you can park at (up to 1.5 hours), since valet isn't available until dinner time. So after we parked the car and made our way to 5Church through Colony Square mall, we entered through the restaurant's revolving doors and were immediately greeted by one of the friendly hostesses, who then immediately sat us. Within a few minutes of being seated, our server, Hack, welcomed us and took our drink orders as we glanced through the menu. If ya'll remember, I'd previously gushed about Hack during our July visit (<a href="http://bellavivere.blogspot.hk/2016/07/vip-media-dinner-at-5church-atlanta-in.html">HERE</a>) and his seriously spectacular service, so to keep it short and sweet, I was pretty darn ecstatic to have him as our server yet again! When he returned with our drinks, we placed our order and waited as each beautifully presented dish was brought out. Yet again, Hack's timing was on point and the transitions between the courses were perfect! As I was in complete awe of our charcuterie board (above), owner & operator, Ayman, stopped by our table and welcomed my mom & I. It was such a pleasure getting to see and chat with him again since I know how busy he was greeting and welcoming all of the other guests during the sneak peek in July. Not only that, but Ayman's handsome son, Nicholas, also stopped our table, greeted us and checked to see how we were enjoying everything-talk about a family affair! 5Church never ceases to amaze me with their remarkable service---I feel absolutely spoiled and blessed every time I make a visit here! </span>Moving onto the decor, the sophisticated yet modern and edgy feel of the restaurant's exterior in addition to its unique, eye-opening interior is unlike one I've never seen before. 5Church's black ceiling depicts the entire manuscript of Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" in bold white lettering hand-painted by artist Jon Norris, which took a span of nearly four months to complete. In addition, the "neo-Victorian" inspired decor featuring black leather banquettes and furnishings, inventive light fixtures and artworks created by popular local artists including William Massey and J.D. Both adorn the walls here in all of their shining glory. While I could literally gush over the decor here over the span of several posts alone because I'm just that head over heels in love with it, 5Church is seriously worth checking out by itself because no other restaurant in Atlanta (Trust me, I've eaten at 300+ in Atlanta alone) can even come close to comparison in terms of the detail and attention that went into here. If you're worried about the price point, then check at 5Church for lunch or brunch to save a few bucks. Either way, it's NOT worth skipping out on! You will absolutely regret it if you do! So whether you're meeting up your closet gal pals (or fellow gents) over their vast selection of handcrafted cocktails and wines, grabbing dinner with friends, families or co-workers. or are simply a food enthusiast like myself wanting to check out the greatest eats that Atlanta has to offer, then look no further than 5Church! Just one last note before wrapping up, thank you again to the entire ML+A and 5Church teams, especially Hack, Ayman and Nicholas, for inviting my mother & I out for a splendid Sunday afternoon meal!</div>
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Have a wonderful afternoon,<br />
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FTC: Although this was a media event and my meal was comped, I will always provide an honest review & experience of the restaurant<br />
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<i>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!</i></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>GEORGIA CHAPTER OF NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY HOSTS<br />THIRD ANNUAL HARVEST FOR A CURE EVENT ON <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209206" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">OCT. 20</span></span> </strong><br /><em>Gourmet Food and Wine Gala Unites Discerning Tastes with Giving Hearts<br />to Benefit MS Research</em></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– On <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209207" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, Oct. 20</span></span>, the third annual </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/GAA/Fundraising-Events/Harvest-for-a-Cure&source=gmail&ust=1473984773965000&usg=AFQjCNEPSk--LLH9sbL1LKdZmY_rznMQHA" href="http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/GAA/Fundraising-Events/Harvest-for-a-Cure" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Harvest for a Cure</strong></span></a><span style="color: black;"> will take place at </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://masonfineartandevents.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773965000&usg=AFQjCNFp8hCO5Z5naBo1FrP5MjRyYjPpRQ" href="http://masonfineartandevents.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Mason Fine Art</span></a><span style="color: black;"> to benefit the </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.msgeorgia.org/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773965000&usg=AFQjCNEA43TIATSebjpVuhqAU3EvhfzjCw" href="http://www.msgeorgia.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Georgia Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society</span></a><span style="color: black;">, an organization that supports research to help treat and end MS globally. Thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers and generous sponsors, attendees will experience an extravaganza of gourmet food, vintage wines and a luxury raffle in an effort to reach a goal of $500,000 raised to fund critical research initiatives and advocate for change.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This one-of-a-kind evening features 17 of Atlanta’s most talented chefs and 18 sommeliers and mixologists working together to pair culinary creations with wines from the personal cellars of top local wine collectors. Each food station is paired with a private wine collection, and guests sample delicious food and beverages while surrounded by stunning contemporary art.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> “The great thing about Harvest for a Cure is that it’s an event that people living with MS can actually enjoy,” says John Carlos, president and chief operating officer of National Distributing Company and longtime supporter of the National MS Society. “It’s exciting to see all the chefs and volunteers coming together to help while also creating such an elegant food and wine experience for attendees.”</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Carlos, who was diagnosed with MS at the age of 28, and his wife Elaine are both on the board of trustees for the National MS Society and have been involved in Harvest for a Cure since its inception in 2014. Like Carlos, Harvest for a Cure chef chair Gerry Klaskala has a personal connection to the cause: his lifelong friend Mike has struggled with MS since the age of 27.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> “Over the years, Mike’s mobility has diminished little by little,” says Klaskala. “To talk to him, though, you’d think he just won the lottery. He has that kind of positive attitude. The more I’ve spoken to people about this event, the more I’ve discovered just how many people’s lives are touched by MS. They’ve got a cousin or a friend or a brother who struggles with the disease. My wish is for researchers to find that MS cure in Mike's lifetime.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Roy A. Rangel, president of the Georgia Chapter of the National MS Society, agrees. “Harvest for a Cure is a celebration of hope that we will soon be a world free of MS. We have made several enhancements to this year’s event, such as a high-end raffle and a digital experience that our guests and supporters are really going to enjoy,” he says. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In order to reach the half-million goal in fundraising, this year’s Harvest for a Cure features an extravagant raffle. A new digital experience includes a MS Wine Event App, whereby attendees can access event details and raffle item information. Additionally, Alpharetta-based IT company Convergent is providing digital signage throughout the event and at each food station.</span></span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chris Grossman, Atlas</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Carla Tomasko, Bacchanalia</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Matthew Basford, Canoe</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ian Winslade, Paces & Vine</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kevin Rathbun, Rathbun’s</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Matt Swickerath, Valenza</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Zeb Stevenson, Watershed</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Andrés Loaiza, Aria</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Caleb Hopkins, Atlas</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Andrew Harris, Bacchanalia</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jordan Smelt, Cakes & Ale</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Matt Bradford, Canoe and Canoe’s Cellar Door</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Silvio Garcia, Cherokee Town & Country Club</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nick Quinones, Cooks & Soldiers</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Eric Crane, Empire Distributors</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mercedes O’ Brien, Gunshow</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Miles Macquarrie, Kimball House</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kristine Lassor, National Distributing Company</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Adrianne Keremes, O-Ku</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Perrine Prieur, Perrine’s Wine Shop</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Michael O’Connor, Quality Wine & Spirits</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Linda Torres, The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sarah Pierre, The Shed and 3 Parks Wine Shop</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Phillip Cooper, Vin25</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Joon Lim, Vine Vault</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">All funds raised during Harvest for a Cure help improve the lives of people living with MS by sponsoring local programs and services and accelerating worldwide research projects to help put an end to the debilitating disease. Mason Fine Art is located at 415 Plasters Avenue in Atlanta. For additional information, visit </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.mswineevent.org/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773965000&usg=AFQjCNED1B9XweuSxr7Txqqf7jZH7KZtrw" href="http://www.mswineevent.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">www.mswineevent.org</span></a><span style="color: black;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>About Multiple Sclerosis:</strong><br />Multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, interrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and the body. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving closer to a world free of MS. Learn more at </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.nationalmssociety.org/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773965000&usg=AFQjCNE0wq0LvWhtZ14bWhqkDqJAJsz5PA" href="http://www.nationalmssociety.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">nationalmssociety.org</span></a><span style="color: black;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Georgia Chapter:</strong><br />The National MS Society helps people affected by MS through a 50-state network of chapters. The Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, and provides programs and services that address challenges of individuals and families living with MS, helping them move forward in their lives. The Georgia Chapter helps improve the lives of people living with MS by raising millions of dollars annually through annual fundraising events including Bike MS, Walk MS and The Harvest for the Cure event. For more information or to learn how to help end the disabling disease of MS, please visit </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.msgeorgia.org/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773965000&usg=AFQjCNEA43TIATSebjpVuhqAU3EvhfzjCw" href="http://www.msgeorgia.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">MSgeorgia.org</span></a><span style="color: black;">.</span></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlanta’s Favorite Cantina to Bring FlexMex Flavor to The Avenue East Cobb in October</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– Atlanta-based <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771623000&usg=AFQjCNHvUmBlY3srP97f14FLL14eVSNV_w" href="http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/" target="_blank">Tin Lizzy’s Cantina</a> continues to grow across the metro area. Tin Lizzy’s plans to bring its lively atmosphere, chilled margaritas and famous FlexMex cuisine to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.avenueeastcobb.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771623000&usg=AFQjCNFbA56Os9NFvZSp9YU4-uKIA2rioA" href="http://www.avenueeastcobb.com/" target="_blank">The Avenue East Cobb</a> in October.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This marks Tin Lizzy’s 13th location overall, following the recent successful launch of two South Carolina outposts in Columbia and Greenville. Tin Lizzy’s is already well-known as the No. 1 spot for fun food, fresh flavors and specialty cocktails, with nine existing locations throughout metro Atlanta and one in Augusta, Georgia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tin Lizzy’s is actively looking to hire experienced local managers and dedicated employees to work in the new location. Qualified candidates are encouraged to visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771623000&usg=AFQjCNHvUmBlY3srP97f14FLL14eVSNV_w" href="http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/" target="_blank">tinlizzyscantina.com/work.html</a> for more information and send resumes to Colleen Spahr at <a href="mailto:colleen@tinlizzyscantina.com" target="_blank">colleen@tinlizzyscantina.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Tin Lizzy’s Cantina</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tin Lizzy’s Cantina offers delicious FlexMex cuisine. For the unfamiliar, FlexMex resembles Tex-Mex, but is comprised and influenced by many cultures, and is also an attitude or experience that evokes a feeling of belonging and pure awesomeness. Known for fun food with unique flavors, the Atlanta-born and -based restaurant and bar serves more than 25 soft tacos, quesadillas, specialty skillets and more. Diners can customize their meal with a variety of fresh ingredients and enjoy one of the many specialty margaritas or cocktails from the bar. For more information about Tin Lizzy’s Cantina, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771623000&usg=AFQjCNHvUmBlY3srP97f14FLL14eVSNV_w" href="http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/" target="_blank">tinlizzyscantina.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>DON’T MISS OUT ON TASTE OF ATLANTA</strong><br /><em>Tickets Going Fast for 15th Annual Food Festival Featuring Celebrity Chefs,<br />Can’t-Miss Demonstrations and More, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209188" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Oct. 21-23</span></span></em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– Anticipation is building for the 15th annual </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tasteofatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNE7S3yfEPS2QibT4D56mMdcWzyTPg" href="http://www.tasteofatlanta.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Taste of Atlanta</span></a><span style="color: black;">, taking place <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209189" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Oct. 21-23</span></span>in Midtown at Tech Square. The city’s essential food festival is marking this milestone anniversary in style, with celebrity chef appearances, dynamic demos, a kickoff party <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209190" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Friday</span></span> night and a VIP Grand Tasting Experience featuring a top-notch selection of craft beers, cocktails and wines—not to mention craveable creations from more than 90 of Atlanta’s favorite restaurants.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Single-day general admission tickets are $25, and the VIP Grand Tasting Experience is $75. Tickets to the all-inclusive <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209191" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday</span></span> night kickoff party are $65 general admission and $80 VIP. Guests are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets now at </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.freshtix.com/events/taste-of-atlanta?utm_source%3DPressRelease%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3DPressRelease&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNGA9N09BupcWZVfbYQ-jVG6AMq0dQ" href="https://www.freshtix.com/events/taste-of-atlanta?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PressRelease" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Freshtix.com/TasteofAtlanta</span></a><span style="color: black;"> before prices increase on Friday, Oct. 7, or before they sell out. Guests who purchase early receive the added convenience of having their RFID wristbands delivered in the mail, allowing food lovers to easily add additional Taste Points ahead of time and breeze through the entrance on festival days.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the biggest draws over the weekend will be the main food stages, where two of Atlanta’s most popular celebrity chefs are holding court. <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209193" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">On Saturday</span></span>, Tregaye Fraser hits the Kitchen Workshop stage to share her culinary journey as the winner of the most recent season of “Food Network Star” and newest co-host for the upcoming season of Food Network’s talk show “The Kitchen Sink.” <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209194" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">On Sunday</span></span>, Atlanta native G. Garvin will divulge tips, techniques and tastes on the Chef’s Table stage. Garvin is an acclaimed cookbook author and James Beard nominee for Outstanding Personality/Host known for his shows “Turn Up the Heat with G. Garvin,” “G. Garvin: The Road Tour” and “Georgia Roadtrip with G. Garvin.” </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“We couldn’t be happier to welcome back G. Garvin to Taste of Atlanta,” says founder and CEO Dale DeSena. “His enthusiasm for the Atlanta food scene is infectious, and he goes above and beyond to give festivalgoers a one-of-a-kind experience.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fraser and Garvin top a list of essential events that includes:</span></span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A barcraft competition in which mixologists vie for the title of Best Bartender</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">A celebration of local, seasonal flavors with chef Nick Melvin of </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://venkmans.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNEetgpf4bY0zMwbScdEtFW6axtZgQ" href="http://venkmans.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Venkman’s</span></a><span style="color: black;"> and </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.royalfoodservice.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNEEnlwgNcmlv1DBdQMbfzedinpJDA" href="http://www.royalfoodservice.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Royal Food Service</span></a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hands-on cooking tutorials at no extra cost by local chefs at the Kitchen Workshop</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Grilling demonstrations on the Big Green Egg Grilling Stage, hosted by Francine Bryson and “Fatman” Kevin Jenkins of “</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.chefandthefatman.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNE_MH_GH6zeLSJZkTLL0yXrn2Z7dA" href="http://www.chefandthefatman.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Chef and the Fatman</span></a><span style="color: black;">”</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">A foodie extravaganza silent auction benefitting </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.projectopenhand.org/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNG68X0vmAHpjf_EoIt4Y8wUmpXFOQ" href="http://www.projectopenhand.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Open Hand</span></a><span style="color: black;">, which provides comprehensive nutrition care for those dealing with chronic conditions</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Taste of Atlanta’s <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209195" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday</span></span> night kickoff party benefits Georgia Organics and features drool-worthy bites from the likes of </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://stceciliaatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNFyFdfBhNC6CmSiYB1nb3ND2iDvlQ" href="http://stceciliaatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">St. Cecilia</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://o-kusushi.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNGSw03C0k4mxnSmD6WU10CnrAC_kA" href="http://o-kusushi.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">O-Ku</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hamptonandhudson.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNHlZW46g75TByCSBX2NVhjEXvARRA" href="http://www.hamptonandhudson.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Hampton + Hudson</span></a><span style="color: black;"> and 20 other top restaurants. The good times roll through the weekend with tasting opportunities from over 90 hometown favorites including </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://bellwoodsatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNGILyLSPs-67kt3jOCfa9SCYhJFKg" href="http://bellwoodsatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Bellwoods Social House</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.destaethiopiankitchen.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNE6N_fsMo1GX14ThrOECEwvzx3J_g" href="http://www.destaethiopiankitchen.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Desta Ethiopian Kitchen</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thepigandthepearl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNHoTL7z8v8oGqP7jzOtRHwXrBKW3Q" href="http://www.thepigandthepearl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">The Pig & The Pearl</span></a><span style="color: black;"> and more. For the ultimate in ATL bites and bevs, the VIP Grand Tasting Experience grants exclusive access to even more restaurants, including </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.kinganddukeatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNHcUAYIu-uMRHn_8i6nKDMMdkZmtQ" href="http://www.kinganddukeatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">King + Duke</span></a><span style="color: black;"> and </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://southernart.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNE-3VjAVwCKPtco_tPWPUDNnUjtmQ" href="http://southernart.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Southern Art and Bourbon Bar</span></a><span style="color: black;">, as well as the most extensive selection of more than 180 craft beers and wines from </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.threetavernsbrewery.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNGLWFdA644McL47jJ7RmqsTUzLTBw" href="http://www.threetavernsbrewery.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Three Taverns Brewery</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.orpheusbrewing.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNGqnRn4CH4qiAzl5xZr5h00isM74g" href="http://www.orpheusbrewing.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Orpheus Brewing</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sweetwaterbrew.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNEjT7xx3J1FNRX0g-IVXZ-L9tAziA" href="http://sweetwaterbrew.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">SweetWater Brewing Company</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://mondaynightbrewing.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNG-DONrN7KKK6b1oyxsFf4XNiZUsQ" href="http://mondaynightbrewing.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209196" style="border: none !important; cursor: inherit !important; position: static !important; top: -2px; z-index: auto !important;"><span class="aQJ" style="border: none !important; cursor: inherit !important; position: static !important; top: 2px; z-index: auto !important;">Monday</span></span> Night Brewing</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.newbelgium.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNH4NhwCY0UyMN8l2v2_pdOwZDUW5g" href="http://www.newbelgium.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">New Belgium</span></a><span style="color: black;"> and many more, curated by the local experts at </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hopcitybeer.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771012000&usg=AFQjCNHViodJRyQXjuzOHGxjpsIzZkbuQg" href="http://www.hopcitybeer.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Hop City</span></a><span style="color: black;">.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Seventh Annual Sunday Supper South Brings Together Female Chefs to Benefit the James Beard Foundation<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u></u> </span></i><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Culinary elite collaborate for “Witches of Eastwick” themed dinner hosted by renowned chefs</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>ATLANTA</b>– American novelist John Updike once said, “Wickedness was like food: once you got started it was hard to stop.” Guests will indulge that inner wickedness on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209201" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, October 30</span></span>, with the return of <b>Sunday Supper South, </b>the annual family style supper celebrating the distinct flavors of the South and benefitting the James Beard Foundation. The seventh annual event will transcend years past as the culinary roster will celebrate an award-winning line-up of female chefs. In the true spirit of the season and furthering the theme of female comradery, the dinner will conjure inspiration from <i>The Witches of Eastwick</i>, the classic film based upon John Updike’s novel of the same name.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Revered hosts, <b>executive chef-owners Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison</b>, will welcome the female line-up of James Beard award-winning chefs, nominees and semifinalists to Ponce City Market, and together they will create a one-of-a-kind dining experience, honoring the essence of Southern flavor and cuisine. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sunday Supper South acts as a philanthropic platform of the emerging Southern culinary community and provides support to the James Beard Foundation Scholarship Fund, in addition to local and regional nonprofits that champion access to healthy food options and education on nutritional choices.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The event<b> </b>draws inspiration from the successful “Sunday Supper” tradition established by Chelsea Market in New York City and symbolizes the south’s commitment to shaping communities. Guests will gather around large, communal tables under the historic building’s original train trestle to share a family style meal representing the rich, culinary, all-female talents of the south. Funds for Sunday Supper South<b> </b>directly benefit the James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program as well as local and regional culinary nonprofits.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Chefs Quatrano and Harrison, the acclaimed duo behind Atlanta’s contemporary culinary destinations Bacchanalia, Floataway Café, Star Provisions, Little Bacch and W.H. Stiles Fish Camp, will be joined by Ponce City Market’s Central Food Hall chefs as well as their own family of acclaimed chefs to serve as the host chef team: <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Carla Tomasko, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.starprovisions.com/bacchanalia/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773903000&usg=AFQjCNGfPfWX_LOFlie-iDzyRBH23sA2xg" href="http://www.starprovisions.com/bacchanalia/" target="_blank">Bacchanalia</a>, Atlanta, Ga.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Evelyn Ling, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.starprovisions.com/bacchanalia/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773903000&usg=AFQjCNGfPfWX_LOFlie-iDzyRBH23sA2xg" href="http://www.starprovisions.com/bacchanalia/" target="_blank">Bacchanalia</a>, Atlanta, Ga.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Eaksuree Poonsiripukdeekul, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.starprovisions.com/whstilesfish-camp/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773903000&usg=AFQjCNE3eOhbVwIxujKMe7I6IuTay7kFDg" href="http://www.starprovisions.com/whstilesfish-camp/" target="_blank">W.H. Stiles Fish Camp</a>, Atlanta, Ga.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stella Dillard, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.starprovisions.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773903000&usg=AFQjCNEMi75vdhZnw3teRgTplMNz2_liMA" href="http://www.starprovisions.com/" target="_blank">Star Provisions</a>, Atlanta, Ga.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Yesenia Justiniano, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.starprovisions.com/floataway-cafe/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773903000&usg=AFQjCNFka0Qmgi-SfIK0uU3WNKY5KNl54Q" href="http://www.starprovisions.com/floataway-cafe/" target="_blank">Floataway Café</a>, Atlanta, Ga.<u></u><u></u></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The distinguished group of award-winning female guest chefs will include:<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u></u><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">·<span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><u></u><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Savannah Haseler, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.twains.net/savannah-haseler-%25E2%2580%25A2-twains-executive-chef/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773903000&usg=AFQjCNHDzkQbtDceocE_v10RXHGlsvru-g" href="http://www.twains.net/savannah-haseler-%E2%80%A2-twains-executive-chef/" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Twain's Brewpub & Billiards</span></a><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/thecometpubandlanes/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773903000&usg=AFQjCNHGKaXHvJYfm3mLAVmjNQ15FzVJ2w" href="https://www.facebook.com/thecometpubandlanes/" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Comet Pub & Lanes</span></a><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">, Decatur, Ga. </span><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;"><u></u><u></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u></u><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">·<span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><u></u><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Erika Council, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.southernsouffle.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773903000&usg=AFQjCNHAKNvlMyrq_mUV-e3akqbLro6bQw" href="http://www.southernsouffle.com/" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Southern Soufflé</span></a><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">, Atlanta, Ga.</span><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;"><u></u><u></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u></u><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">·<span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><u></u><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Rebekah Turshen, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://cityhousenashville.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773903000&usg=AFQjCNG6wO4_0CyLEGAnJfb93MW0Oxherg" href="http://cityhousenashville.com/" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">City House</span></a><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">, Nashville, Tenn.</span><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;"><u></u><u></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u></u><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">·<span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><u></u><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Cheryl Day, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.backinthedaybakery.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773903000&usg=AFQjCNH8pCtSmwh-ICPb3L1JwXfF5HUIkw" href="http://www.backinthedaybakery.com/" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Back in the Day Bakery</span></a><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">, Savannah, Ga.</span><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;"><u></u><u></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u></u><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">·<span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><u></u><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Asha Gomez, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://spicetotable.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773903000&usg=AFQjCNH4-R08e5ThwFKyR0Hn3uL7JZcnGg" href="http://spicetotable.com/" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Spice to Table</span></a><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">, Atlanta, Ga.</span><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;"><u></u><u></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u></u><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">·<span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><u></u><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Whitney Otawka, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://greyfieldinn.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773903000&usg=AFQjCNF9QPFo4xKeVKbFeyj6Csl5lUGjqA" href="http://greyfieldinn.com/" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Greyfield Inn</span></a><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">, Cumberland Island, Ga.</span><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;"><u></u><u></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u></u><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">·<span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><u></u><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Kathleen Blake, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.therustyspoon.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773903000&usg=AFQjCNHypVL4NX8esT4g0tSxf8b1QOAqtA" href="http://www.therustyspoon.com/" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">The Rusty Spoon</span></a><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">, Orlando, Fla.</span><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;"><u></u><u></u></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u></u>·<span style="line-height: normal;"> </span><u></u>Hilary White, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://the-hil.com/hilary.php&source=gmail&ust=1473984773903000&usg=AFQjCNGomZKOhk1y4Jl6ht-TQi2b7avVeQ" href="http://the-hil.com/hilary.php" target="_blank">The Hil, A Restaurant at Serenbe</a>, Atlanta, Ga.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The site for the seventh annual Sunday Supper South, Ponce City Market is a historic mixed-use community hub focused on artisanal food, fashion, residential lofts and unconventional office space. Ponce City Market combines 259 residential flats with approximately 550,000 square feet of Class-A loft office space and 300,000 square feet of retail and restaurants including the Central Food Hall, which is home to established chefs and emerging new talent from across the country.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sunday Supper South will b<span style="font-family: inherit;">e held on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209202" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, October 30</span></span>, beginning with a cocktail reception at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209203" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5:30 p.m.</span></span>, followed by a seated dinner at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209204" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">6:30 p.m.</span></span> Tickets are $250 for James Beard Foundation members and $275 for non-members. To purchase tickets and for more information, please call <a href="tel:404.365.0410%2C%20ext.%2022" target="_blank" value="+14043650410">404.365.0410, ext. 22</a>, or visit<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sundaysuppersouth.com&source=gmail&ust=1473984773903000&usg=AFQjCNF-Y42ZF-UVKGqUcVt8QAQy4XJ4sA" href="http://www.sundaysuppersouth.com/" target="_blank">www.sundaysuppersouth.com</a>.</span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">GET INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT AT THESE ATLANTA RESTAUR”HAUNTS”</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Spooky Specials and Creepy Contests Highlight October Offerings</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA-</strong>Atlanta’s most bewitching bars and restaurants are getting into the Halloween spirit. Whether you’re looking for a creepy costume contest, frightfully good food or some spellbinding seasonal drink specials, these horrifying hotspots are serving up plenty of tempting treats.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Midtown/Virginia-Highland</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With its arresting neo-Victorian décor and chef-driven modern American menu, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1477067052381000&usg=AFQjCNHN7PRj2kJOl8bIgHGSYSjymgX-Yg" href="http://www.5churchatlanta.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">5Church Atlanta</a> is the perfect spot for a Halloween weekend party. Enjoy plenty of both on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402444" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, Oct. 29</span></span> starting at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402445" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 p.m.</span></span> as 5Church hosts a costume contest with a $500 prize. DJ Black Box Disco will keep the joint jumping. Admission and valet parking are free. 404-400-3669; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1477067052381000&usg=AFQjCNHN7PRj2kJOl8bIgHGSYSjymgX-Yg" href="http://www.5churchatlanta.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">5churchatlanta.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://atkinspark.com/&source=gmail&ust=1477067052381000&usg=AFQjCNFs_f55E5SyzH4qXuIiForM1TMFbA" href="http://atkinspark.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Atkins Park Restaurant and Bar</a> in Virginia-Highland offers a full lineup of events. On <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402446" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Wednesday, Oct. 26</span></span>, any child in costume at dinner receives a free kids’ meal. <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402447" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, Oct. 27</span></span> brings the annual pumpkin carving contest, with scary movies playing on TVs throughout the bar. As if that weren’t chilling enough, each participant receives a complimentary Pumking beer from Southern Tier Brewing, and the staff will tap a special cellared keg of Southern Tier’s Warlock imperial stout. Registration starts at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402448" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9 p.m.</span></span> with festivities beginning at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402449" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 p.m.</span></span> Pumpkins are limited, so make sure you arrive early. On Saturday, Oct. 29, DJ Lion hosts and performs at Atkins Park’s annual Halloween party and welcomes the Halloween in the Highlands pub crawl with a complimentary shot for each crawler. Halloween night on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402451" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Oct. 31</span></span> brings a costume contest with a $500 cash prize. 404-876-7249; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.atkinspark.com/&source=gmail&ust=1477067052381000&usg=AFQjCNHUd5LybiqGCtuFvxRERFGVhTr_CQ" href="http://www.atkinspark.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">atkinspark.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402452" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, Oct. 27</span></span>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thehandinhand.com/&source=gmail&ust=1477067052381000&usg=AFQjCNH8NntyfC7QtpbqWhBXmVkZu3BcSw" href="http://thehandinhand.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Hand in Hand</a> hosts a Halloween pumpkin carving party beginning at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402453" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">8 p.m.</span></span> with KBS from Founders Brewing Co. on tap. <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402454" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">On Saturday</span></span>, the Virginia-Highland area’s quintessential neighborhood tavern and restaurant greets the Halloween in the Highlands pub crawl with a complimentary shot for participants. 404-872-1001; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thehandinhand.com/&source=gmail&ust=1477067052381000&usg=AFQjCNH8NntyfC7QtpbqWhBXmVkZu3BcSw" href="http://thehandinhand.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">thehandinhand.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">All Halloween weekend (<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402455" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday</span></span> through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402456" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span>), <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1477067052381000&usg=AFQjCNHoDKn79G9ABiQ5a11t0Skxbp69Tw" href="http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">HOBNOB</a> offers food and drink specials including the “Mold and Mildew” appetizer (duck nachos with corn tortillas, date and fig jam, Havarti cheese and tomato pesto, $12), the “Murderous Meatloaf” entrée (with basil mashers, tomato and red pepper relish and Bloody Mary sauce, $14), a pumpkin spice cheesecake dessert ($6) and pumpkin ale beer specials. There’s also a “Night of the Drinking Dead” Halloween party on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402457" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, Oct. 30</span></span> with a live DJ and a costume contest with fun prizes. Event starts at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402458" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">7 p.m.</span></span> 404-968-2288; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1477067052381000&usg=AFQjCNHoDKn79G9ABiQ5a11t0Skxbp69Tw" href="http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">hobnobatlanta.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wander over to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gypsykitchenatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1477067052381000&usg=AFQjCNFtyVxlitBa_6TZYdaQkZ8dhVPP5A" href="http://www.gypsykitchenatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Gypsy Kitchen</a> on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402450" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, Oct. 29</span></span>, for a free “Day of the Dead”-themed bash featuring shocking drink specials (including $5 El Jimador pumpkin spice margaritas), a live DJ and an out-of-this-world costume contest. Starts at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402460" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9 p.m.</span></span> 404-939-9840; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gypsykitchenatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1477067052381000&usg=AFQjCNFtyVxlitBa_6TZYdaQkZ8dhVPP5A" href="http://www.gypsykitchenatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">gypsykitchenatl.com.</a><br /><br />There’s nothing scarier than missing out on the annual Halloween party at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.johnnyshideaway.com/&source=gmail&ust=1477067052381000&usg=AFQjCNEPA4LlcsMVBRQSccCeASnFhP0i6Q" href="http://www.johnnyshideaway.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Johnny’s Hideaway</a>, which takes place on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402461" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, Oct. 27</span></span>. Buckhead’s favorite happening haunt will once again feature a costume party with $500 in prizes. 404-233-8026; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.johnnyshideaway.com/&source=gmail&ust=1477067052381000&usg=AFQjCNEPA4LlcsMVBRQSccCeASnFhP0i6Q" href="http://www.johnnyshideaway.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">johnnyshideaway.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1477067052381000&usg=AFQjCNExNi9CeDH6_Ttu3S5eDOLeQxfoCw" href="http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The Southern Gentleman</a> invites you to come dressed as your favorite bloodsucker for its vampire costume contest on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402459" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, Oct. 29</span></span>. Rub elbows with Draculas or “Twilight” characters while enjoying complimentary blood punch, grab bags and screenings of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402463" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5-9 p.m.</span></span> and “Interview With the Vampire” at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402464" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9 p.m.</span></span> 404-939-9845; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1477067052381000&usg=AFQjCNExNi9CeDH6_Ttu3S5eDOLeQxfoCw" href="http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">thesoutherngentlemanatl.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bring your little ghouls and boys to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willys.com/&source=gmail&ust=1477067052381000&usg=AFQjCNEGpjHuYvf7h31vHdWCA48VdRRwsA" href="http://www.willys.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Willy's Mexicana Grill</a> from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1343402465" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, Oct. 29 through Monday, Oct. 31</span></span> for a special Halloween treat. Kids 12 and under who show up in costume will receive a free kids’ combo with each adult entrée purchase. Valid for one per child per adult entrée. This offer is good at all locations except the airport. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willys.com/&source=gmail&ust=1477067052381000&usg=AFQjCNEGpjHuYvf7h31vHdWCA48VdRRwsA" href="http://www.willys.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">willys.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– Blending authentic Indian cuisine with the rich diversity of influences in Latin American cooking, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://spiceaffairatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773526000&usg=AFQjCNH4z0w4XKPrtpkA2VdETe3i8mPR6g" href="http://spiceaffairatlanta.com/" target="_blank">Affairs</a> offers Atlanta diners a truly international fusion of cooking and culture. A joint venture from the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.waliahospitality.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773526000&usg=AFQjCNHCx2tjDxlG49PTK7m5k_fLc-y6Kg" href="http://www.waliahospitality.com/" target="_blank">Walia Hospitality Group</a> and the Thakkar Group, this bold mixture of East and West promises a spiced indulgence in the former home of revered Indian destination Urban Spice. Located at 4120 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta, Affairs restaurant and tapas lounge is now open.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“My love for Indian cuisine is well known,” says restaurateur Ricky Walia, the man behind the successful <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.mastiatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773526000&usg=AFQjCNERYr6lcWVPgjBEL4uzxs6W3u8-Rg" href="http://www.mastiatlanta.com/" target="_blank">Masti</a> – Fun Indian Street Eats in Toco Hills as well as the recently opened <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bombaybrasserieatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773526000&usg=AFQjCNH7j_68CnLJYveGrVKg6n44_ISyNg" href="http://www.bombaybrasserieatl.com/" target="_blank">Bombay Brasserie</a> in Roswell. “But I also love foods from South America, Central America and the Caribbean, and I want to incorporate elements of all of those into an exciting new experience unlike anything Atlanta has ever seen or tasted before.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">True to Walia’s culinary heritage, Affairs features a traditional tandoor oven as well as a sigri, a small, open-flame stove also used in Indian cooking. The menu promises such Indian staples as aromatic biryanis (mixed rice dishes) and rich, thick dal stews, in addition to a wide array of dishes and styles from across Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia. A variety of rice dishes, breads, barbecue platters, salads and appetizers rounds out the menu.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Affairs is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. For more information, call <a href="tel:678-566-0169" target="_blank" value="+16785660169">678-566-0169</a> or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://spiceaffairatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773526000&usg=AFQjCNH4z0w4XKPrtpkA2VdETe3i8mPR6g" href="http://spiceaffairatlanta.com/" target="_blank">spiceaffairatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Walia Hospitality Group</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Founded and managed by Jay and Ricky Walia, Walia Hospitality Group owns and operates Bombay Brasserie, Bombay Shack, Café Bombay, CB Catering, Masti – Fun Indian Street Eats, Occasions Event Center and Signature Ballroom. Café Bombay and CB Catering have been pioneers of authentic and traditional Indian cuisine for the past 25 years in Atlanta. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.waliahospitality.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773526000&usg=AFQjCNHCx2tjDxlG49PTK7m5k_fLc-y6Kg" href="http://www.waliahospitality.com/" target="_blank">www.waliahospitality.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – Football season is here, and several Atlanta restaurants are taking the field with everything you need to host the perfect pigskin party. Whether you’re looking to take home the pennant in tailgating or host a memorable gridiron get-together, these culinary all-stars have the catering menus and packages to help you score a touchdown.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Give your football party an Italian flair courtesy of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bellina-alimentari.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773296000&usg=AFQjCNG8jffevhiPRL3MoUOoxipDsnVhpg" href="http://www.bellina-alimentari.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Bellina Alimentari</a> at Ponce City Market. Catering options like the antipasti bar, panini platter and primi, secondi and dolci courses are sure to score points with your discerning guests. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance; allow 72 hours notice for parties of 30 or more. <a href="tel:404-330-9933" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14043309933">404-330-9933</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bellina-alimentari.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773296000&usg=AFQjCNG8jffevhiPRL3MoUOoxipDsnVhpg" href="http://www.bellina-alimentari.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">bellina-alimentari.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Treat your friends to a selection of delicious catering menus like the gourmet meat and cheese sandwich platter courtesy of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home&source=gmail&ust=1473984773296000&usg=AFQjCNHHTD69Y-KYtddBfMaKGc0EJ8GK8A" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Ray’s in the City</a>. It comes complete with domestic house-cut deli meats and artisanal cheeses served with house-made pickles, vine-ripened tomatoes, Bibb lettuce and assorted breads. Two side displays (choose from whole fruit, artisan field greens salad, red bliss potato salad, Southern-style macaroni salad and housemade kettle chips) and one dessert display (graham cracker lemon squares, house-baked cookies, a seasonal fruit platter or chocolate fudge brownies) are included. Serves 12 for $80; $6.75 per additional person. <a href="tel:404-524-9224" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14045249224">404-524-9224</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home&source=gmail&ust=1473984773296000&usg=AFQjCNHHTD69Y-KYtddBfMaKGc0EJ8GK8A" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">raysrestaurants.com</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://smokebellybbq.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773296000&usg=AFQjCNFQKeXKwHxbcc0ELxWJbgvn9NsnbQ" href="http://smokebellybbq.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Smokebelly BBQ</a>, Atlanta’s top destination for chef-crafted barbecue, offers three mouthwatering catering options: “The Baron of BBQ” ($14 per person) with pulled pork and two sides of your choosing; “The Duke of Smoke” ($17 per person) with choice of two meats and three sides; and “The King of ‘Cue” ($19 per person) with choice of three meats and three sides. All three come with house barbecue sauce and sandwich buns. <a href="tel:404-848-9100" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14048489100">404-848-9100</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://smokebellybbq.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773296000&usg=AFQjCNFQKeXKwHxbcc0ELxWJbgvn9NsnbQ" href="http://smokebellybbq.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">smokebellybbq.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Spell out your love for your favorite team with custom letter-shaped doughnuts (select flavors only) from <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773296000&usg=AFQjCNHkHVHdo4Ve0BJJspJctUhM7zUc0Q" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Sublime Doughnuts</a>. Orders require 24 hours’ advance notice. <a href="tel:404-897-1801" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14048971801">404-897-1801</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773296000&usg=AFQjCNHkHVHdo4Ve0BJJspJctUhM7zUc0Q" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">sublimedoughnuts.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What goes with Georgia pigskin better than Southern-style barbecue from Kevin Gillespie? <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773296000&usg=AFQjCNEjn6AYWGZpOWW0uTfHcxaEY8rQ2Q" href="https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Terminus City</a> is serving up an unbelievable whole hog barbecue cooked on-site by chef Andreas Muller with four sides, dessert and paper products. All orders require two weeks’ lead time. Visit the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity&source=gmail&ust=1473984773296000&usg=AFQjCNFyt3m_BIX_FGae2LkDMHGhsk_NKw" href="https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> for more information, and place orders by emailing <a href="mailto:terminuscity@gunshowatl.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">terminuscity@gunshowatl.com</a> or calling <a href="tel:404-380-1886" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14043801886">404-380-1886</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Let <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773296000&usg=AFQjCNEMXFV1w-QIUFTh0rbQiz4MImrkfw" href="http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Tin Lizzy's Cantina</a> turn your big-game bash into a spicy FlexMex fiesta with the stacked taco bar, which includes two soft flour tortillas per person, choice of protein and lettuce, rice, black beans, pico de gallo, jack cheese, grilled onions and peppers, sauce, guacamole and chips and salsa fresca for $11 per person. You also can’t go wrong with the ever-popular chicken finger platter ($4 per person), cantina salads, margarita mix (sorry, tequila not included) and other festive favorites. Deliveries require a $100 minimum order; delivery fee applies outside 10-mile radius. Prices exclude taxes and gratuity, and 24-hour notice is appreciated. For more information, email <a href="mailto:catering@tinlizzyscantina.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">catering@tinlizzyscantina.com</a>. <a href="tel:404-668-8757" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14046688757">404-668-8757</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773296000&usg=AFQjCNEMXFV1w-QIUFTh0rbQiz4MImrkfw" href="http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">tinlizzyscantina.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sack those stale chips and dull dips for crowd-pleasing catering from <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willys.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773296000&usg=AFQjCNHVRnjgmOjMYTD8J5Vmtr9ZNGXHEw" href="http://www.willys.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Willy's Mexicana Grill</a>. Guests will cheer for Willy’s build-your-own taco, fajita or nacho bars—not to mention cheese dip, guacamole, salsa, chips, burritos and more. Ten-person minimum on catering orders. For a full list of Tex-Mex flavors, view the menu at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willys.com/catering-menu&source=gmail&ust=1473984773296000&usg=AFQjCNFwvUaDdFPmvAJ5nlDr0BewErDJjQ" href="http://www.willys.com/catering-menu" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">willys.com/catering-menu</a>. Order online or call <a href="tel:404-422-7107" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14044227107">404-422-7107</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willys.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984773296000&usg=AFQjCNHVRnjgmOjMYTD8J5Vmtr9ZNGXHEw" href="http://www.willys.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">willys.com</a>.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">MARLOW’S TAVERN, AQUA BLUE AND STERLING SPOON’S<br />18<sup>th</sup> ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC SWINGS FOR THE STARS <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209134" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">SEPT. 19</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fundraiser for Special Olympics Georgia Will Help Push 18-Year Total Raised Over $730,000 </span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA – Golf has the power to change lives. Just ask Josh Jansma, who is enthusiastically volunteering with <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771067000&usg=AFQjCNFVI4CoiabEYrOcqeJIZhs89e4M4A" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Marlow’s Tavern</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.aquablueatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771067000&usg=AFQjCNHVAXduxj9hCm3KLw459I-rqku9ww" href="http://www.aquablueatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Aqua blue</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sterlingspoon.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771067000&usg=AFQjCNGaGxdBkClT2lcQ7FELgjjWFdQ2Gg" href="http://sterlingspoon.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Sterling Spoon Culinary Management</a> as they host their 18<sup>th</sup>Annual Golf Classic on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209135" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday, Sept. 19</span></span>. The much-loved tournament, which includes contests on the green, prizes and gourmet tavern fare, raises funds and awareness for <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.specialolympicsga.org/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771067000&usg=AFQjCNHqp21u0p9khvwuC2O6oop2dpM7VQ" href="http://www.specialolympicsga.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Special Olympics Georgia</a> (SOGA) to help athletes like Jansma participate in events throughout the state.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Josh didn't speak at all for the first eight years of his life,” says his mother, Colleen Jansma. “Being a part of SOGA has given him more confidence; enough so that he was able to be employed in a real job. As a volunteer, he has been chosen and trained by SOGA as a Global Messenger, participating in events like this one to spread the word that supporting Special Olympics makes a huge difference in the lives of so many people. Marlow’s tournament is one of Josh’s favorites. He feels like the owners and staff have embraced him as part of their ‘family.’”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">John C. Metz, executive chef, CEO and co-founder of Marlow’s Tavern, Sterling Spoon and co-founder of Aqua blue, agrees. “Watching Josh’s transformation has been a gift. What continues to drive me is knowing how many athletes we have the ability to reach through the tournament. Since 1999, we’ve raised almost $700,000 through the tournament and other events. This year, our goal is to donate a net amount of $80,000 through the tournament alone, which will allow approximately 900 athletes to participate in competitions. It’s hard to adequately define what a gift it is to be able to help shape their lives. Their courage and dedication enriches not only my life, but the lives of our staff members and the community which helps us bring SOGA’s mission to life.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.ccroswell.com/default.aspx&source=gmail&ust=1473984771067000&usg=AFQjCNF1es5GfmfCa4qUeBpaUXBBpArpiQ" href="http://www.ccroswell.com/default.aspx" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Country Club of Roswell</a>, located at 2500 Club Springs Drive in Roswell, hosts the event. Jay Butler of Oracle is this year’s event chair. Buffalo Wild Wings’ Steve Thomas is honorary chair. As part of the tradition, 19th hole sponsor Aqua blue is hosting a post-tournament party open to all. The $50 per person admission includes dinner, awards ceremony, 50/50 raffle, silent auction and casino night. All proceeds benefit SOGA. Reservations for the party can be made in advance, but walk-ins are also welcome. Aqua blue is located at 1564 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To make a donation, become a sponsor or make a reservation for the after-party at Aqua blue, contact Susan Skolnick at <a href="tel:770-414-9390%20x111" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+17704149390">770-414-9390 x111</a> or <a href="mailto:Susan.Skolnick@specialolympicsga.org" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Susan.Skolnick@<wbr></wbr>specialolympicsga.org</a>.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Aqua blue Restaurant & Bar</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For more than 15 years, Aqua blue has brought chef-driven, global cuisine to Atlanta’s northern suburbs. The menu boasts the freshest, seasonal ingredients from around the world served in an elegant and exciting atmosphere, giving diners more than just a meal but an unforgettable dining experience. Aqua blue is located in Roswell at 1564 Holcomb Bridge Road. For more information about Aqua blue, call <a href="tel:770-643-8886" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+17706438886">770-643-8886</a> or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.aquablueatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771067000&usg=AFQjCNHVAXduxj9hCm3KLw459I-rqku9ww" href="http://www.aquablueatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">aquablueatl.com</a>.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Marlow’s Tavern</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Marlow’s Tavern was established in November of 2004 with the opening of its first location in Alpharetta, Ga., and has continued to grow over the years, adding several Atlanta-area restaurants and four locations in Orlando, Fla. In 2013, <em>Nation’s Restaurant News </em>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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771067000&usg=AFQjCNFVI4CoiabEYrOcqeJIZhs89e4M4A" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">marlowstavern.com</a>. </span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Sterling Spoon Culinary Management</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sterling Spoon Culinary Management combines talented chefs, dedicated employees and outstanding culinary and financial management to provide corporate café and on-site contract management clients extraordinary food and hospitality with an innovative retail restaurant approach. Founded by culinary-trained chefs, Sterling Spoon focuses on fresh, delicious offerings with a contemporary twist. The company’s goal is two-fold: to exceed clients’ objectives at all times and to offer clients a high-quality, affordable breakfast and lunch experience to their employees and visitors daily at their place of business. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sterlingspoon.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771067000&usg=AFQjCNGaGxdBkClT2lcQ7FELgjjWFdQ2Gg" href="http://sterlingspoon.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">sterlingspoon.com.</a></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Special Olympics Georgia</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.specialolympicsga.org/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771067000&usg=AFQjCNHqp21u0p9khvwuC2O6oop2dpM7VQ" href="http://www.specialolympicsga.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">SpecialOlympicsGA.org</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>GET SAUCY THIS FALL WITH THE RIBS & WHISKEY MENU AT MARLOW’S TAVERN </strong><br /><em>New Saucy Specials Coming to the Menu Sept. 13</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771572000&usg=AFQjCNFBE3ihCAccAvWjYHwow8djmSvy3g" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Marlow's Tavern</a> is kicking off the fall season with its seventh annual Ribs & Whiskey menu of drool-worthy food and drink specials available at all its neighborhood taverns. Starting <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209166" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tuesday, Sept. 13 through Monday, Oct. 17</span></span>, diners will squeal with joy while devouring barbecue, handcrafted cocktails and featured drinks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"This celebration is a personal favorite of mine. There’s something about fall weather and tailgate season that makes you crave barbecue and savory sides," says John C. Metz, executive chef, CEO and co-founder of Marlow's Tavern. "Our Ribs & Whiskey menu packs on the flavor, leaving you reaching for that napkin.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Marlow’s is also offering fans a chance to win a patio party for 10 guests at the Marlow’s location of their choice. Beginning <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209167" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sept. 16 through Oct. 8</span></span>, participants can enter the sweepstakes by providing their contact information through Marlow’s Facebook <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/MarlowsTavern/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771572000&usg=AFQjCNHYK34fOAUWHtjM_TlqVB2As-Xvsw" href="https://www.facebook.com/MarlowsTavern/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">page</a>. Fans who refer their friends and family to participate will receive bonus entries. The winner will be announced on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209168" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Oct. 12</span></span>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Ribs & Whiskey celebration features three delicious slathers served tableside - Jack Daniel's glaze, East Carolina barbecue and Marlow's chipotle barbecue. Each gives a sweet, spicy, smoky or tangy zip to the perfectly seasoned ribs. Guests will find an assortment of seasonal fare on the menu, including:</span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Kickin’ Chicken Verde Soup </strong><strong>– </strong>Tender chicken, fresh cilantro, roasted poblanos, tomatillos, fall sweet corn and chili cream</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Blistered Poblano & Jalapeno, “Popper Style” –</strong> Roasted corn, cheddar, mozzarella, provolone and fresh herbs with BBQ ranch for dippin’</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Daily Smoke-House Flatbread </strong>– Marlow’s secret sauce and the best ingredients the farm has to offer</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Beef & Buns</strong> – 24 hr. smoked beef brisket sliced thin slathered in Jack Daniel’s Honey Glaze, Granny Smith apple-cabbage slaw and crispy tobacco onion on a buttery onion roll </span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>BBQ Blazed Cobb Salad </strong>– Barbecue chicken, crisp field greens, Roma tomato, crumbling Gorgonzola, applewood-smoked bacon, sweet corn, slivered red onions and barbecue Gorgonzola dressing</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Slow</strong>-<strong>Cooked Smithfield James River St. Louis-Style Ribs – </strong>Served with Granny Smith apple-cabbage slaw, pimento cheese “stuffed” tater tots and house-made sweet corn and jalapeño muffin</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Bourbon Bread Pudding</strong> – Crème-brûlée-soaked Cuban bread and a splash of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey for sippin’</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wash those saucy selections down with these boozy cocktails:</span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>R&W S’weet Tea</strong> – Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka, fresh lemon, agave nectar, topped with a shot of Shock Top beer and a kick of orange</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Garden & Gun – </strong>Belle Meade Bourbon, Imbue Petal & Thorn, Jack Rudy Grenadine and Bittermen’s Bolivar Bitters</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Scrappy Old Timer – Barrel Aged in House -</strong> Old Forester 100, Suze Aperitif, Cocchi Torino & Scrappy’s Orange Bitters</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Foris Pinot Blanc, Rogue Valley Oregon ’15 –</strong> Crisp, clean, yellow apple, pear dusted with cinnamon, balanced and immaculate</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Ghost Pines Red Blend, California ’13 -</strong> Ripe red, blue and black fruit, full bodied structure with hints of brown sugar, spice and cocoa wrapped around a smooth velvety finish</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Pabst Blue Ribbon WI ABV 4.7% –</strong> Brewed in America and served tall just like you like it, this classic beer for those with the classiest of taste, “tastes so good when it hits your lips”</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Sweetwater "Sweet Georgia Brown" ABV 5.8% - </strong>A river of deep caramel and chocolate malts meandering through undercut currents of hops</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Boulevard Smokestack Single-Wide IPA ABV 8.5% </strong>– This American Version boasts a heady combination of six varieties of hops, full bodied with caramel, toffee-like malt and amber brown with intense floral and pronounced hop aromas </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About Marlow’s Tavern</strong><br />Marlow’s Tavern was established in November of 2004 with the opening of its first location in Alpharetta, Ga., and has continued to grow over the years, adding several Atlanta-area restaurants and five locations in Florida. In 2013, <em>Nation’s Restaurant News </em>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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771572000&usg=AFQjCNFBE3ihCAccAvWjYHwow8djmSvy3g" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">marlowstavern.com</a>. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span></div>
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<b>Touchdown with cash prizes at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games with its Andretti $100,000 Pro Football Challenge September 8, 2016 – January 1, 2017 </b></div>
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<i>Football fans gear up for a season of prizes, drink specials and more! </i></div>
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ATLANTA- Ready, set, hike! This season, one of football’s biggest competitions is taking place off of the field, as Andretti Indoor Karting & Games kicks off its Andretti $100,000 Pro Football Challenge this September! Guests are invited to cheer on their favorite team on the multitude of HD TVs and projection screens and pick the winners of each NFL game, using the Pro Football Challenge app, for touchdown-inspiring prizes all season long! Each week, the top scorers on the leaderboard will receive weekly prizes from Andretti and participating partners like Butler Tire and Wheels, Opera Night Club and Big Green Egg. Players who correctly predict every game during a select week, plus the score of one game, and win a cash prize of $1,000! One lucky football fanatic who correctly predicts the winners of each game for the entire season will have the chance to take home the championship prize of $100,000! As an added bonus, participating patrons will be entered to win $10,000 upon registration.<br />
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In addition to the play-by-play action, guests can look forward to food and drink specials during every NFL game such as half-off home-made cheese pizzas, a special tailgate platter, $3 Bud Light and Yuengling drafts and a celebratory Victory Tap featuring $1 draft beer if the Falcons win! Whether watching the game from the Sky Bar or catching the highlights from the track sidelines, football fans can expect to cheer on the league’s best teams with this season’s ultimate tailgating experience!<br />
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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Marietta<br />
1255 Roswell Road<br />
Marietta, GA 30062<br />
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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Roswell<br />
11000 Alpharetta Highway<br />
Roswell, GA 30075<br />
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HOW: Download the free Pro Football Challenge App to make weekly picks for the winners of each NFL game. Picks must be made inside the Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Marietta or Roswell location.<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar Launches 5<sup>th</sup> Annual Burger Contest</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fans Invited to Submit Their Own Creations; Winning burger to be featured on Zinburger’s menu for one week</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar is once again inviting burger fans to submit their own unique creations for the 5<sup>th</sup> Annual Burger Contest but this year, for the first time, fans can say “Where’s the Beef?”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The upscale burger concept has expanded the protein options this year to include Certified Angus Beef (CAB) or American-style Kobe Beef, fresh ground turkey, chicken breast, seared salmon, bacon and CAB blended patty, CAB and Andouille sausage blended patty, seared Ahi tuna or a veggie patty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Fans can submit their entries via Instagram (#ZinFanBurger) or Facebook (<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/ZinburgerEast&source=gmail&ust=1473984771233000&usg=AFQjCNEQhtzILAOEGsQw-o23qFgTGiiefw" href="https://www.facebook.com/ZinburgerEast" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>ZinburgerEast</a>) through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209159" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 20</span></span>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The winning burger, picked by Zinburger chefs and Facebook fans, will be featured on the Zinburger menu for one week at the 12 east coast Zinburger locations. The winning recipe will also receive a $100 gift card. Runners up will receive a $50 and $25 Zinburger gift card, respectively.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After the last day for entries on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209160" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 20</span></span>, Zinburger chefs will choose their top three choices. Facebook fans and Instagram followers will then vote for their favorite from September 26 – October 6. Winner will be announced <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209162" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">October 7</span></span> and the winning burger will be served the week of <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209163" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">October 17</span></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since opening the East Coast’s first Zinburger in Clifton, N.J. more than five years ago to much<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/13/another-high-end-burger-arrives/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771233000&usg=AFQjCNFSRcQiBi8I03NRni4OeEax98AD0A" href="http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/13/another-high-end-burger-arrives/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">fanfare</a>, 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.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Zinburger has locations 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.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://zinburgereast.com&source=gmail&ust=1473984771234000&usg=AFQjCNEnMXcv9tbQxYsYkVkePyXw6DowoQ" href="http://zinburgereast.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">http://zinburgereast.com</a> or <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/ZinburgerEast&source=gmail&ust=1473984771234000&usg=AFQjCNFrkRhxpEMad8p7Rpor7EwE2ANzOg" href="https://www.facebook.com/ZinburgerEast" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>ZinburgerEast</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHAT:</strong> <br />James Beard Award-winning chefs, 5Church Atlanta executive chef RJ Cooper and “Big Bad Breakfast” cookbook author John Currence, are coming together for <strong>Breakfast with the Beards</strong> on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209128" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, September 25 at 1:30 p.m.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For $50 per person (cocktails included), guests will partake in a three-course family style brunch featuring recipes from “Big Bad Breakfast” such as banana pecan coffee cake, shrimp and pickled onion crepes with Mornay, chorizo migas, apple cobblers and more. During the brunch, Cooper and Currence will discuss life as award-winning chefs and Currence’s brand new cookbook, which hit shelves on Tuesday, September 13. Books will be available for purchase for ($30) and can be signed during the event.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Reservations are</strong> <strong>required</strong> and can be made by calling the restaurant at <a href="tel:%28404%29400-3669" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14044003669">(404)400-3669</a>. Limited spots available. First-come, first-served.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Guests dining during brunch service can order off the regular brunch menu or can go the “Big Bad Breakfast” route by ordering “The Hangover Helper” featuring a selection of dishes from the cookbook. The special is available three-course prix fixe style ($18) or a la carte. Menu highlights include creamed “chipped” mushrooms on toast ($8); crawfish cakes with Creole mustard aioli ($8); Hillbilly Eggs Hussarde with mushrooms, smoked ham, hollandaise and redeye gravy ($12); Oyster “Potpie” ($12); duck fat beignets with rye whiskey caramel sauce ($7); sausage-cinnamon rolls with caramelized Vidalia Onion ice cream ($8); Decatur Street Gutter Punk with espresso, gin, cream, absinthe, brown sugar simple syrup, egg yolk, lemon juice and a lime twist ($8). Pre-event book sale and signing will be available at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209129" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">noon</span></span>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHEN: </strong><br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209130" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016</span></span><br />Regular brunch service: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209131" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></span><br />Breakfast with the Beards: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209132" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1:30 p.m.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>WHERE:</strong> <br />5Church Atlanta<br />1197 Peachtree St NE<br /><a href="tel:%28404%29%20400-3669" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14044003669">(404) 400-3669</a> </span><br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984770615000&usg=AFQjCNHc8sk1CxHCIq8rDOAVscBxEvEqsg" href="http://www.5churchatlanta.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">5churchatlanta.com</span></a><span style="color: black;"><br />Validated parking available</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>About 5Church Atlanta </strong><br />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 complimentary valet and validated parking is available every day. For updates, follow the restaurant on </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://instagram.com/5ChurchAtlanta&source=gmail&ust=1473984770615000&usg=AFQjCNEKdObspydesD30Or9nSSy4MFi4TA" href="https://instagram.com/5ChurchAtlanta" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/pages/5Church-Atlanta/1473784472918912?fref%3Dts&source=gmail&ust=1473984770615000&usg=AFQjCNEBvWbG5zeTg5uTyHS8smF7daCkvQ" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/5Church-Atlanta/1473784472918912?fref=ts" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Facebook</span></a><span style="color: black;">and </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.twitter.com/5ChurchATL&source=gmail&ust=1473984770615000&usg=AFQjCNFnBfOJ2HfyBFaSIoqBByEQllhfSw" href="http://www.twitter.com/5ChurchATL" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Twitter</span></a><span style="color: black;">. For additional information, visit </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984770615000&usg=AFQjCNHc8sk1CxHCIq8rDOAVscBxEvEqsg" href="http://www.5churchatlanta.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">5churchatlanta.com</span></a><span style="color: black;">.</span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">INAUGURAL ATLANTA WING FEST PRODUCED BY TASTE OF ATLANTA</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">SET TO THROW DOWN <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209092" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">SEPT. 25</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Southeast’s Best Chefs Go Wing-to-Wing to Benefit Atlanta Charities </span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Springer Mountain Farms <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.atlantawingfest.net/&source=gmail&ust=1473984772451000&usg=AFQjCNHLR5ohx_rUuhxJKblQRz4Ein5i2g" href="http://www.atlantawingfest.net/" target="_blank">Atlanta Wing Fest</a> on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209093" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, Sept. 25</span></span>, a day full of wings, beer, Southern spirits and local music to benefit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.angelflightsoars.org/&source=gmail&ust=1473984772451000&usg=AFQjCNEsjHACWb8FK2yGlkPeAL-kTCh4Dg" href="http://www.angelflightsoars.org/" target="_blank">Angel Flight Soars</a>and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.secondhelpingsatlanta.org/&source=gmail&ust=1473984772451000&usg=AFQjCNGaWthtI0iGxL7fIibuzaY_i0pUhg" href="https://www.secondhelpingsatlanta.org/" target="_blank">Second Helpings Atlanta</a>. Produced by <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tasteofatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984772451000&usg=AFQjCNFN3dmRwvY3o7oQYzgcWkkzGvDfNA" href="http://www.tasteofatlanta.com/" target="_blank">Taste of Atlanta</a>, this party for a purpose with some of the Southeast’s best chefs takes place at The Foundry at Puritan Mill (916 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">General admission tickets ($20) include entry to the event beginning at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209094" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1:30 p.m.</span></span>, endless wing tastes from 25 great local and regional restaurants, eat-and-greet with the chefs, live entertainment and a cash bar. A VIP First Taster option ($45) includes early entry at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209095" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1 p.m.</span></span> and admission into the Southern Spirits Lounge featuring open bar tastes of spirits and craft beer. Prices increase to $25 for general admission and $50 for VIP First Tasters on Saturday, September 3. Tickets can be purchased online at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.freshtix.com/events/atlanta-wing-fest&source=gmail&ust=1473984772451000&usg=AFQjCNHZXzTQrBFK3lg2DLNHqU04VZSrLw" href="http://www.freshtix.com/events/atlanta-wing-fest" target="_blank">freshtix.com/events/atlanta-<wbr></wbr>wing-fest</a>. Children 10 and under get free general admission with a paid adult; must be 21 or older for VIP entry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Participating restaurants include Atlanta favorites such as Canoe, Foundation Social Eatery, Saltyard, Southern Bistro and Table & Main alongside regional stars like Stagioni and Mimosa Grill in Charlotte, North Carolina; The Farm House and Urban Grub out of Nashville, Tennessee; and Poogan’s Smokehouse in Charleston, South Carolina.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Atlanta Wing Fest is going to be a poultry party to remember,” says Taste of Atlanta co-founder Dale DeSena. “It’s a community of chefs coming together to show off their unique take on a crowd favorite and raise money for two great causes. It’s also a great warm-up to our Taste of Atlanta event coming up in October.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The 15th annual Taste of Atlanta returns <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209096" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Oct. 21-23</span></span> to Midtown’s Tech Square to feature more than 200 nibbles, noms, sips and samples from the city’s hottest, trendsetting restaurants and cutting-edge chefs. General admission and VIP tickets are available online at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.freshtix.com/events/taste-of-atlanta?utm_source%3DPressRelease%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3DPressRelease&source=gmail&ust=1473984772451000&usg=AFQjCNE2OSG4MRa4kuZnW38M8I4tPoozFw" href="https://www.freshtix.com/events/taste-of-atlanta?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PressRelease" target="_blank">Freshtix.com/TasteofAtlanta</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Angel Flight Soars</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Illness isn't stopped by boundaries and cures shouldn't be, either. Whether boundaries are geographic or financial, Angel Flight Soars helps by arranging free non-emergency flights to medical treatment. This nonprofit helps families get to the hope of lifesaving medical treatments, surgeries and clinical programs as often and as long as necessary to ensure that no one has to go without the care they need simply because they can't get there. Angel Flight Soars is located at the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport in Atlanta and arranges free air transportation with volunteer pilots on private aircraft for medically stable and ambulatory patients.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Second Helpings Atlanta, Inc.</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Second Helpings Atlanta is a non-profit food rescue organization whose mission is to fight hunger and reduce food waste in the Metro Atlanta area by rescuing surplus food and delivering it to those in need. With a team of nearly 500 volunteer drivers, SHA serves as the link between our network of 59 food donors and the 31 front-line agencies who feed the hungry on a daily basis. 365 days a year, our volunteers rescue food from our food donors, transport it to one of our agencies and return home <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209097" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">in 90 minutes</span></span> or less. Since our first food pick-up in 2004, SHA has collected and distributed over 5 million pounds of food, enough food for over 4.16 million meals.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Springer Mountain Farms</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Built on strong values and family farms, Springer Mountain Farms is a Mt. Airy, Georgia-based poultry producer promising the healthiest, most flavorful and top quality chickens on the market. It is the first poultry company in America to be certified by the American Humane Association for the humane treatment of chickens. Springer Mountain Farms chickens are raised on pesticide-free vegetarian diets without the use of antibiotics, steroids, growth stimulants or hormones. To learn more about Springer Mountain Farms, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://m.springermountainfarms.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984772451000&usg=AFQjCNGHsrn-_-rMvwpp0lvDFGcoyeCJyA" href="http://m.springermountainfarms.com/" target="_blank">m.springermountainfarms.<wbr></wbr>com</a> and connect on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/SMFchicken&source=gmail&ust=1473984772452000&usg=AFQjCNHjxZFE5lQ9ZvguY7QSR1aLon4Ivg" href="https://www.facebook.com/SMFchicken" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, Twitter at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/smfchicken&source=gmail&ust=1473984772452000&usg=AFQjCNHI3ivf8elq9T3XmQSRzkTFgEravw" href="https://twitter.com/smfchicken" target="_blank">@SMFchicken</a> and Instagram at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.instagram.com/smfchicken/&source=gmail&ust=1473984772452000&usg=AFQjCNEQXsHB-Ql8jBsH6jlC1wsmjhIStg" href="https://www.instagram.com/smfchicken/" target="_blank">@SMFchicken</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>DON’T MISS OUT ON TASTE OF ATLANTA</strong><br /><em>Tickets Going Fast for 15th Annual Food Festival Featuring Celebrity Chefs,<br />Can’t-Miss Demonstrations and More, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209099" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Oct. 21-23</span></span></em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – Anticipation is building for the 15th annual </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tasteofatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNGIXGR7vpPtnvG1aiMs-bmoOBIfRQ" href="http://www.tasteofatlanta.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Taste of Atlanta</span></a><span style="color: black;">, taking place <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209100" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Oct. 21-23</span></span>in Midtown at Tech Square. The city’s essential food festival is marking this milestone anniversary in style, with celebrity chef appearances, dynamic demos, a kickoff party on Friday night and a VIP Grand Tasting Experience featuring a top-notch selection of craft beers, cocktails and wines—not to mention craveable creations from more than 90 of Atlanta’s favorite restaurants.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Single-day general admission tickets are $25, and the VIP Grand Tasting Experience is $75. Tickets to the Friday night kickoff party are $65 general admission and $80 VIP. Guests are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets now at </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.freshtix.com/events/taste-of-atlanta?utm_source%3DPressRelease%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3DPressRelease&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNG9-RnuPEAvUJDQTDkOVaB-Biz2rg" href="https://www.freshtix.com/events/taste-of-atlanta?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PressRelease" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Freshtix.com/TasteofAtlanta</span></a><span style="color: black;"> before prices increase on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1503209101" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday, Oct. 7</span></span>, or before they sell out. Guests who purchase early receive the added convenience of having their RFID wristbands delivered in the mail, allowing food lovers to easily add additional Taste Points ahead of time and breeze through the entrance on festival days.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the biggest draws over the weekend will be the main food stage, where two of Atlanta’s most popular celebrity chefs are holding court at the Chef’s Table. On Saturday, Tregaye Fraser shares her culinary journey as the winner of the most recent season of “Food Network Star” and newest co-host for the upcoming season of Food Network’s talk show “The Kitchen Sink.” Atlanta native G. Garvin will divulge tips, techniques and tastes on Sunday. Garvin is an acclaimed cookbook author and James Beard nominee for Outstanding Personality/Host known for his shows “Turn Up the Heat with G. Garvin,” “G. Garvin: The Road Tour” and “Georgia Roadtrip with G. Garvin.” </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fraser and Garvin top a list of essential events that includes:</span></span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A barcraft competition in which mixologists vie for the title of Best Bartender</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Make Your Meals Matter - a celebration of seasonal flavors with </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://venkmans.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNHnP9qMKtX1DZUZnQDIdAZ0RqxQpA" href="http://venkmans.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Venkman’s</span></a><span style="color: black;"> and Royal Food Service</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hands-on cooking tutorials from local chefs at the Kitchen Workshop</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Grilling demonstrations on the Big Green Egg Grilling Stage, hosted by Erik Holdo and “Fatman” Kevin Jenkins of “</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.chefandthefatman.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNEr93Nc8cRcu1vAMu210xmrKEK7vw" href="http://www.chefandthefatman.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Chef and the Fatman</span></a><span style="color: black;">”</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">A silent auction benefitting </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.projectopenhand.org/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNGpDD0GNCUlI4dKNEoc2o0DO_HLvA" href="http://www.projectopenhand.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Open Hand</span></a><span style="color: black;">, which provides comprehensive nutrition care for those dealing with chronic conditions</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Taste of Atlanta’s Friday night kickoff party benefits Georgia Organics and features drool-worthy bites from the likes of </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://stceciliaatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNES15TZsN3tAN1mjTulBJ7Wo8_i9w" href="http://stceciliaatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">St. Cecilia</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://o-kusushi.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNH1-QxN4GEdrypgAsYRKwqckv97wA" href="http://o-kusushi.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">O-Ku</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hamptonandhudson.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNGPquVTpofZlzw3n8TfgCCj1tcn0g" href="http://www.hamptonandhudson.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Hampton + Hudson</span></a><span style="color: black;"> and 20 other top restaurants. The good times roll through the weekend with tasting opportunities from over 90 hometown favorites including </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://bellwoodsatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNG1aLQ5Wpi078XA7ITmmFQrDFGaEA" href="http://bellwoodsatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Bellwoods Social House</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.destaethiopiankitchen.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNHmvThKQlR3KrOKqan_Tygz0dlKmA" href="http://www.destaethiopiankitchen.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Desta Ethiopian Kitchen</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thesausagestand.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNH1l_dWLpjdxoslZbJgp2syBYyuXA" href="http://www.thesausagestand.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Delia’s Chicken Sausage Stand</span></a><span style="color: black;"> and more. For the ultimate in ATL bites and bevs, the VIP Grand Tasting Experience grants exclusive access to even more restaurants, including </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.kinganddukeatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNGSBY1uoc9dQvTyk27dFzkUqBjfng" href="http://www.kinganddukeatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">King + Duke</span></a><span style="color: black;"> and </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://southernart.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNE7MdQ-qiKX1rsxB9lpk5Lb6esPEw" href="http://southernart.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Southern Art and Bourbon Bar</span></a><span style="color: black;">, as well as an extensive selection of more than 100 craft beers and wines from </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.threetavernsbrewery.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNGYW229ZPR_Ym1pL2ITBnzEbeJA-A" href="http://www.threetavernsbrewery.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Three Taverns Brewery</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.orpheusbrewing.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNHvOuPCPkLzPZXnUusV0fGMvTsu8Q" href="http://www.orpheusbrewing.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Orpheus Brewing</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sweetwaterbrew.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNH4qv8_Fqa_pPHhPV9DUEW8rpzVTQ" href="http://sweetwaterbrew.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">SweetWater Brewing Company</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://mondaynightbrewing.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNGI6ZKoBdkaCdFJwJnOoBPeNxd3uQ" href="http://mondaynightbrewing.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Monday Night Brewing</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.newbelgium.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771830000&usg=AFQjCNHP-3FG-wTd5oJAY5N5aUDEK_QC1g" href="http://www.newbelgium.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">New Belgium</span></a><span style="color: black;"> and many more, curated by the local experts at </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hopcitybeer.com/&source=gmail&ust=1473984771831000&usg=AFQjCNGh2LlvhTtlZCtKRLJKCA2ghgCxqQ" href="http://www.hopcitybeer.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Hop City</span></a><span style="color: black;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Before starting today's post, I just wanted to apologize in advance for a few things. First off, I'm sorry for the lack of posts lately! I've been crazy busy lately and just haven't had a chance to actually sit down and blog like I used to. Secondly, I didn't realize that my blog was experiencing some technical difficulties courtesy of *cough cough* The Daily Meal's banner until one of my fellow bloggers pointed it out to me. So now that everything's settled & fixed, I can't wait to FINALLY share with ya'll my pictures from this year's Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival hosted by Chef Ford Fry! It's hands down one of my absolute favorite annual food events that this gorgeous city has to offer & I've had the pleasure of attending AKTF since 2013! No matter how hectic or crazy my schedule is, I always try my best to work around this event because it's definitely one of those CAN'T MISS events! The location of the event has typically jumped around from venue to venue to accommodate the larger crowds and this year was no exception. This year's event was held at Park Tavern, a popular Atlanta venue for festivals, weddings & other celebrations. To make AKTF more affordable for Atlantans, Chef Fry lowered ticket prices to $45 for general admission, which you could definitely tell attendees took advantage of, including myself and my guest! At AKTF, notable Atlanta chefs are paired with local farmers to create tomato-themed dishes for attendees to sample, while feature mixologists shake and stir up their own signature tomato creations. In short, this festival is centered around bursting red, green and yellow balls of juicy goodness at the peak of their freshness! Want tomato snow cones, tacos, ice cream sandwiches and more? Then this is the event for you! By the time I left the event, there's no doubt I began feeling a ROUND (& red from the hotter-than-Hades Georgia humidity!) as a tomato, but my goodness, it was SO worth it! With all of these mindblowing tasty tomato dishes, live music & alcohol flowin', it was pretty obvious that ALL of these tomato-lovin' peeps were excited to be at the event. And while I probably won't be able to recall the 30+ dishes I sampled while at the event, you can always check out the hashtag #AKTF2016 on instagram and check out my IG (@bellavivere) for more pictures!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Aria (Chef Gerry Klaskala): Pauisse with Tomato Chutney</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Makan (Chef George Yu): Korean Cold Noodles, Tomato Kimchi</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Steinbeck's Ale House: Roasted Tomato Michelada (Savory Creature Comforts Bibo Pils Cocktail with Tomato Puree, Smoked Gulf Shrimp, Pickled Tomato)</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Bar Margot (Chef Robert Gerstenecker): Yellow Tomato Sauce with Hand-cut Pasta</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">☆King and Duke: Roasted Tomato Pinwheel with Finocchiono + Challerhocker, Smoked Tomato Cream</span> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆No. 246: Charred Squid Pasta Salad</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆No. 246: Charred Squid Pasta Salad</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">☆</span>Superica: Tostada de Mariscos Jerez</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆KR Steak Bar (Chef Jessica Gamble): Crostini with Smoked Blue Cheese and Tomato</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆O-Ku: Osaka Style Kushi Katsu (Panko breasted chicken with spicy tomato confit)</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Delia's Chicken Sausage Stand (Chef Delia Champion): Potato + Tomato Pie (Chicken Chorizo Sausage, Potato Crust, Tomato Salsa, Queso Fresco)</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Ladybird: Macaroon Sandwich with Tomato Sorbet and Mayo Ice Cream</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Fox Bros Bar-B-Q: Woodland Gardens Tomato Pie</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Oak Steakhouse (Cab Brisket, Green Tomato Chow-Chow, Honey Cornbread)</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Colletta: Pork and Tomato Agnolotti</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Chai Pani (Chef Meherwan Irani): Tomato Tikka Skewers over Yogurt Rice with Tomato and Peach Chutney</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Ormsby's (Chef Scotley Innis): Yellow Tomato, Pineapple, Gazpacho Snow Cone</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆La Tavola (Chef Justin Jordan): Tomato Salad (Heirloom tomato, Cucmber, Red Torpedo Onion, Lambrusco Vinaigrette, Patio Basil, Local Feta)</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Zebulon (Chef Zeb Stevenson): Green Tomato Escabeche with Red Eye Vinegar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">☆</span>Kyma (Scallop and Shrimp Ceviche from Santorini, Greece with Tomato Sorbet) </span></div>
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Alrighty, well there you have it! As you can probably guess by now, I ate a TON of food & yes, everything was absolutely delicious! Although the pictures here themselves don't do the actual event any justice, you've got to make it out to AKTF!<div>
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1. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Fox Bros Bar-B-Q: Woodland Gardens Tomato Pie</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">2. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">St. Cecilia's (Chef Craig Richards and Scott Schusher): Chichen Liver Agnolotti, Tomatoes, Thai Basil</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">3. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Star Provisions (Summerland Farm Green Tomato Hand Pie)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">1. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">BeetleCat (Chef Andrew Isabella and Justin Stang): Hama Hama Oyster and Tomato Ice</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">☆Be <b>EARLY</b>: Make sure to buy your tickets in advance! Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before the event to find parking near the venue & to wait in line to get your wristbands!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">☆Be <b>FAST</b>: Once the food is out, it's out & you're out of luck! It's not unusual to see plates gone after 2 hours once the event has started, so once you've already picked up your plate, step aside so that others can get theirs.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">☆Be <b>COURTEOUS</b>: Just because there are people shoving their way through the </span>crowds and think that it's the end of the world if they don't get a plate of food or are cutting you in line, don't act or be like them! These people clearly left their manners at home & don't know how to behave themselves in public. This is especially true to the people who were rude to volunteers---you know who you are!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">☆Be <b>SAFE</b>: If you plan on drinking, make sure you have a designated driver beforehand or use UBER. It's NEVER okay to drink & drive....EVER!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">☆Be <b>PATIENT</b>: There's going to be a ton of people waiting for plates and drinks & the team behind each table can only do so much at once, so please be nice and know that without them, this entire event wouldn't have been possible. Be appreciative because you can bet they were also sweating their tails off in the heat!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Most importantly, have an </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">AMAZING TIME!</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> You're at a gorgeous venue in the beautiful city of Atlanta surrounded by </span>the<span style="font-family: inherit;"> passionate foodies like yourself and some of the best chefs, farmers and mixologists ATL has to offer! Seriously, what more could you ask for?!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Side note: If tomatoes aren't your thing, then you're probably going to feel a bit awkward at this event seeing that EVERY item incorporates some sort of locally-sourced tomato in it. However, if you're like me and can't get enough of this love apple, then you're really going to be attacked by some killer tomato dishes and drinks created by some of Atlanta's best! Like I've mentioned time and again, this is a ONCE a year event that you absolutely CANNOT miss out on! So just letting you know 11 months in advance, cancel whatever plans you have going on this time of year (mid to late July) and ATTEND AKTF 2017! Gah, I'm SO glad to be living in such an incredible city where there are themed food fest like this is--the hospitality industry in Atlanta is just simply surreal and welcoming that I feel so fortunate I get to be a part of it! I hope to see you all there next year, CHEERS!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have a wonderful day,</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">-Sandy</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>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!</i></span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">MILTON’S CUISINE & COCKTAILS OFFERS $10 FRIED CHICKEN ENTRÉE </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">AND EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAYS TO CELEBRATE 10<sup>TH</sup> ANNIVERSARY </span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Feast on Fried Chicken and Take a Stroll Down Memory Lane for Milton’s Birthday</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHAT: </strong>To celebrate their 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary and thank loyal customers, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1470096182232000&usg=AFQjCNGLrs7t9NfcWMi1b5ugD2Cva2laoQ" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Milton’s Cuisine and Cocktails</a> is offering their famous Southern fried chicken breast with buttermilk mashed potatoes, tiny green beans and andouille red-eye gravy ($18) for just $10. This fan-favorite dish will be available for dinner at a reduced price <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1170144655" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> to Thursday throughout the month of August. Guests also have the chance to win $50-$100 gift cards by sharing their favorite Milton's memory on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the hashtag #MyMiltonsMemory. Let the festivities begin as Milton’s says cheers to 10 more years!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHERE:</strong> 800 Mayfield Road</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Milton, Georgia 30009</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Phone: <a href="tel:770-817-0161" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+17708170161">770-817-0161</a></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1470096182233000&usg=AFQjCNGzo_48tVUUaceRQ3kZC-P5QuTJvA" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</a> is nestled in a restored 155-year-old farmhouse located in the historic district of Crabapple. The charming North Fulton restaurant serves contemporary Southern cuisine that utilizes fresh, local ingredients, many of which come from the restaurant’s on site garden called Milton’s Acre. Milton’s is owned and operated by <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sphospitality.com/&source=gmail&ust=1470096182233000&usg=AFQjCNF7kz0jyTHQJ_o3Gs6K-mHmBcRn_A" href="http://www.sphospitality.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Southern Proper Hospitality</a>, which also operates Smokebelly BBQ, The Blind Pig, Gypsy Kitchen, The Southern Gentleman and The Big Ketch Buckhead and Canton Street. Committed to providing genuine hospitality, this privately held collection of Atlanta restaurants values innovation, creativity and attention to detail. Milton’s is open nightly for dinner at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1170144658" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m.</span></span> and for <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1170144659" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span>brunch from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1170144660" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></span> For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1470096182233000&usg=AFQjCNGzo_48tVUUaceRQ3kZC-P5QuTJvA" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">miltonscuisine.com</a>. Follow Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/miltonscuisine/?fref%3Dts&source=gmail&ust=1470096182233000&usg=AFQjCNH-61X7herMotqlb3UbZri8JVrK4Q" href="https://www.facebook.com/miltonscuisine/?fref=ts" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/Miltons_Cuisine?lang%3Den&source=gmail&ust=1470096182233000&usg=AFQjCNFxnKV709A3NpU0-OZwQSClvBIAwg" href="https://twitter.com/Miltons_Cuisine?lang=en" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Twitter</a> for additional updates.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– The 2016 “Hired Guns” series continues with its high-profile lineup of star chefs visiting the Gunshow kitchen to cook two memorable meals alongside chef/owner Kevin Gillespie and executive chef Joey Ward. West Coast phenomenon Brooke Williamson brings her signature California-inspired cuisine—infused with local ingredients and global flavors</span><span style="color: black; line-height: 20.8px;">—</span><span style="color: black;">to the Glenwood Park restaurant on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1758558993" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, Sept. 11 and Monday, Sept. 12</span></span>. She will mingle with diners and share her love for cooking, which began at 17 and propelled her to become the youngest female chef ever to cook at The James Beard House.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Restaurateur, chef, cookbook author and speaker Gillespie will be cooking alongside Williamson both nights, along with Ward and Gunshow’s renowned stable of “kitchen dudes.” A limited number of tickets are available for purchase starting at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1758558994" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">8 a.m.</span></span> on Aug. 11 via </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.xorbia.com/events/gunshow/hired-guns-with-brooke-williamson&source=gmail&ust=1471152448240000&usg=AFQjCNHH4JNSB3CeRb6hEhNlbAlswbhRlg" href="https://www.xorbia.com/events/gunshow/hired-guns-with-brooke-williamson" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Xorbia</span></a><span style="color: black;">. The cost is $95 per person (not including drinks, tax and gratuity).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Los Angeles native Brooke Williamson is at the helm of several culinary ventures around her hometown, including elevated gastropub </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hudsonhousebar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1471152448240000&usg=AFQjCNGue2HBUSPSflJEgjDhOZD9mqLW7Q" href="http://www.hudsonhousebar.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Hudson House</span></a><span style="color: black;"> in Redondo Beach, modern American and craft beer destination </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thetripel.com/restaurant/&source=gmail&ust=1471152448241000&usg=AFQjCNG9pHWBT9TUZDL-N77s7_k49ZdYgw" href="http://www.thetripel.com/restaurant/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">The Tripel</span></a><span style="color: black;"> in Playa Del Rey and a unique four-in-one-concept (market, ice cream shop, whiskey bar and seafood spot) called </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.playaprovisions.com/&source=gmail&ust=1471152448241000&usg=AFQjCNEyPi0tjrLNBmlf_L0fEWJH_WH93A" href="http://www.playaprovisions.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Playa Provisions</span></a><span style="color: black;"> in Playa Vista. She and her husband/business partner are soon opening a Hawaiian fast casual restaurant called </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.dakikokiko.com/&source=gmail&ust=1471152448241000&usg=AFQjCNGCUmhXfIJeoJnPJCP62MbmAuu1bw" href="http://www.dakikokiko.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Da Kikokiko</span></a><span style="color: black;"> in the same area.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Williamson rose to chef fame as a runner-up on the Seattle installment of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” then won on the Esquire network’s “Knife Fight” and starred as host and mentor on MTV’s “House of Food.” She trained under notable chefs Ken Frank, Michael McCarty and Daniel Mouloud.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">The remaining 2016 "Hired Guns" lineup features Vivian Howard of </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://chefandthefarmer.com/&source=gmail&ust=1471152448241000&usg=AFQjCNHMWjCiQ92-2M8emWCdZdbJ7um3yw" href="http://chefandthefarmer.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Chef & the Farmer</span></a><span style="color: black;"> in Kinston, North Carolina, on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1758558995" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Oct. 23-24</span></span>. Tickets go on sale <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1758558996" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sept. 23 at 8 a.m.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Gunshow is located at 924 Garrett Street. The restaurant is open for dinner <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1758558997" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tuesday</span></span> through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1758558998" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1758558999" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">6 to 9 p.m.</span></span>Reservations are encouraged but not required. Guests may park in the Glenwood Park parking lot and on the street. For more information, visit </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gunshowatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1471152448241000&usg=AFQjCNHUPEr6NbRL8FZyJHxIEcNiOEkX9w" href="http://www.gunshowatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">gunshowatl.com</span></a><span style="color: black;"> or call <a href="tel:404-380-1886" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14043801886">404-380-1886</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>About Red Beard Restaurants</strong><br />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 </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/yes/&source=gmail&ust=1471152448241000&usg=AFQjCNHTiUG7xZndb6ww2XiPXxQJRN61pA" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/yes/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Communion</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gunshowatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1471152448241000&usg=AFQjCNHUPEr6NbRL8FZyJHxIEcNiOEkX9w" href="http://www.gunshowatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Gunshow</span></a><span style="color: black;"> and </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/&source=gmail&ust=1471152448241000&usg=AFQjCNHXLENC_WppSXsWZlhyjdoV3x0VSA" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Revival</span></a><span style="color: black;">, his BBQ pop-up </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity&source=gmail&ust=1471152448241000&usg=AFQjCNHCATK2AZhH6zZ0iexbwYPXvGhEEA" href="https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Terminus City</span></a><span style="color: black;"> and all of his </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.redbeardmerch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1471152448241000&usg=AFQjCNFJsKu1AnUi7y_v5X6ewQyTB9nSUw" href="http://www.redbeardmerch.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">merchandise</span></a><span style="color: black;">. The management company allows Gillespie to set comprehensive standards to ensure smart expansion, offer more internal growth opportunities for his team members and provide consulting services to other food and beverage start-ups. With the 2015 establishment of Red Beard Restaurants, Gillespie is able to continue his day-to-day interactions with diners while also pursuing his creative visions and impacting the culinary landscape of the South. The company’s offices are located in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.redbeardrestaurants.com/&source=gmail&ust=1471152448241000&usg=AFQjCNHRpeioj4OQNddWktpTZfw65pSU7g" href="http://www.redbeardrestaurants.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">redbeardrestaurants.com</span></a><span style="color: black;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>RAY’S RIO BRAVO CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH $1 CHEESE DIP<br />AND MORE IN AUGUST</strong><br /><em>Queso Deal, Commemorative Koozie and Free Dessert Await Ray’s Rio Bravo Fans</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHAT: </strong>It’s hard to believe, but it’s already been one year since <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysriobravo.com/&source=gmail&ust=1470096183547000&usg=AFQjCNFnz-sRKQju0Xuv7hIsLyyciDRekw" href="http://www.raysriobravo.com/" target="_blank">Ray’s Rio Bravo</a> made its triumphant return to Sandy Springs, and fans of the beloved Tex-Mex restaurant have been rejoicing ever since. This August, they have even more to celebrate with the following birthday deals:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ray’s Rio Bravo founder Ray Schoenbaum is excited to show his appreciation to loyal guests. “Bringing back Ray’s Rio Bravo last year brought with it so many memories of good times and great friends. We have felt honored over these past 12 months to see a lot of familiar faces and many new ones around our tables,” Schoenbaum said. “It’s a fun new era for us that we can’t wait to celebrate.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHEN: </strong>Throughout the month of August, with complimentary dessert on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1170144666" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">August 3</span></span> only.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHERE: </strong><br />Ray's Rio Bravo<br />6450 Powers Ferry Road, NW<br />Sandy Springs, GA 30339<br /><a href="tel:770-612-2829" target="_blank" value="+17706122829">770-612-2829</a><br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysriobravo.com/&source=gmail&ust=1470096183547000&usg=AFQjCNFnz-sRKQju0Xuv7hIsLyyciDRekw" href="http://www.raysriobravo.com/" target="_blank">raysriobravo.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – Matthew Ridgway has been busily experimenting in the kitchen, transforming an abundance of fresh summer produce into lighter menu items. Low in calories and high in flavor, the new small plates are ideal to share at a table with friends and family<em>. </em>With true seasonal zeal, the executive chef is excited to present new lunch, dinner and beverage menus now available at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1470096183431000&usg=AFQjCNE1TvRs0xYePgHxxHtVAZaAmiX3sw" href="http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">The Southern Gentleman</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Fresh mountain trout, juicy Georgia peaches, savory okra and ripe tomatoes are just a few of the ingredients being artfully prepared and plated. “Peaches are synonymous with summertime,” Ridgway says. “We’re pairing them with heirloom tomatoes and a savory basil vinaigrette for an unusual but tasty salad combination. Or take okra, for example. A large percentage of diners know it only when it’s been battered and fried. Here, we’re delicately charring it and adding ginger, shallots and garlic. It has a surprising depth.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Of course, The Southern Gentleman pays homage to its Southern roots with a classic dish – fried Springer Mountain chicken, available in limited quantities each night. “While I eat lighter myself during the summer, I’m the first to admit I believe in ‘cheating’ especially with our new fried chicken with spicy buttermilk marinade and sawmill gravy.” Ridgway says. “Everything in moderation – that’s my motto. And, this chicken is out of this world!”</span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Charred broccoli and burrata salad, herbs, spicy peanuts, Vidalia onion dressing</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Georgia peach and heirloom tomato salad</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Marinated beets, truffled goat cheese, torn herbs, pistachio vinaigrette</span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Smoked Carolina mountain trout, charred cauliflower, benne seed tahini, garlic breadcrumbs, toasted almonds</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wine-poached calamari, fregola, radishes, cucumber, pistachios, citrus-herb vinaigrette</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grilled and raw vegetables, charred scallions, tomato-sherry-mint vinaigrette</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Crafted to complement the lighter fare on the new menus, the beverage list is full of crisp and refreshing flavors. An extensive wine, cocktail and beer list exemplifies the tastes of summer, taking guests on a mini vacation to escape the Georgia heat. </span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Pool Boy: choice of Stoli Elite Vodka or Maestro Dobel Tequila, Suze, fresh jalapeno, cucumber, grapefruit juice, simple syrup and lime juice</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cotillion Cocktail: bourbon, apricot liqueur, molasses, bitters, blackberry pepper shrub, orange juice and ginger beer</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Southern Gentleman is located at 3035 Peachtree Road NE in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta. Lunch is served Monday-Saturday from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1170144670" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.</span></span> Dinner hours are <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1170144671" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> – Wednesday from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1170144672" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 to 10 p.m.</span></span> and Thursday – Saturday from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1170144673" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 to 11 p.m.</span></span> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1170144674" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> brunch is served <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1170144675" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. – 3 p.m.</span></span> Reservations can be made online or by calling 404-939-9845. Valet parking is available. To learn more, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1470096183431000&usg=AFQjCNE1TvRs0xYePgHxxHtVAZaAmiX3sw" href="http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">thesoutherngentlemanatl.com</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/TheSouthernGentlemanATL&source=gmail&ust=1470096183431000&usg=AFQjCNEY61d2n0AKfg0-dVJ7pQoFDQ8dyg" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheSouthernGentlemanATL" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.twitter.com/ATLSouthernGent&source=gmail&ust=1470096183431000&usg=AFQjCNFizn0NF9lCUs9rYPiJBQKMIrENyA" href="http://www.twitter.com/ATLSouthernGent" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.instagram.com/thesoutherngentlemanatl&source=gmail&ust=1470096183431000&usg=AFQjCNEplPS2O7Yp3_IaHH6wozU1xC4jug" href="http://www.instagram.com/thesoutherngentlemanatl" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About Southern Proper Hospitality</strong><br />Southern Proper Hospitality is an entrepreneurial organization that values innovation, creativity and attention to detail. The mission of the team of industry leading professionals is to help shape the cultural fabric of Atlanta. Southern Proper provides a “short term escape” for diners by creating unique and distinct dining experiences that appeal to customers’ sense of adventure. Each restaurant offers a high energy, fun and entertaining atmosphere coupled with genuinely hospitable service and exceptional, high quality food.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">TIN LIZZY’S WANTS YOUR TACO!</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">During Seventh Annual Taco Contest in August</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– Are you an undiscovered chef? A tried and true taco master? For the seventh straight year, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/&source=gmail&ust=1470096183643000&usg=AFQjCNFXrOzeHGN5uOpfXM1LjwujHn21JQ" href="http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Tin Lizzy’s Cantina</a> offers the opportunity to win major bragging rights for your very own tasty taco. The Southeast’s favorite FlexMex taqueria asks all taco aficionados to submit an original recipe to its annual taco contest. And this year, there’s an added twist: There will be 12 winners! Applicants will compete to have their creation offered at the Tin Lizzy’s location of their choice, where it will stay until next year’s contest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">From <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1170144677" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">August 1-31</span></span>, customers can submit their recipe <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TLTACOCONTEST2016&source=gmail&ust=1470096183643000&usg=AFQjCNEPsOa6foowy9n0-GJkLEYVePXoOA" href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TLTACOCONTEST2016" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">online</a> and choose a Tin Lizzy’s location to align with for the competition. All 12 winners will be chosen by the Tin Lizzy’s team and announced to the public on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1170144678" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">October 4</span></span> (National Taco Day). Each restaurant - Buckhead, Grant Park, Midtown, Perimeter, Emory Point, Mall of Georgia, Kennesaw, Duluth, Downtown Atlanta and Augusta, as well as Tin Lizzy’s South Carolina locations in Columbia and Greenville - will host a release party featuring its winner, available at that location only. The winning chefs also receive a $500 Tin Lizzy’s gold card.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“The taco contest is one of our favorite events of the year,” said Tin Lizzy’s CEO Tory Bartlett. “It’s truly inspiring to see so many of our fans excited about the chance to have their taco offered at Tin Lizzy’s. We get thousands of entries, and choosing winners is always a challenge because there are so many delicious ideas. Whether you’ve got a secret family recipe for a bacon, egg and cheese taco or a super-creative spin on the classic meat-and-cheese, no submission is too far out there!”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tin Lizzy’s Cantina offers delicious FlexMex cuisine. For the unfamiliar, FlexMex resembles Tex-Mex, but is comprised and influenced by many cultures, and is also an attitude or experience that evokes a feeling of belonging and pure awesomeness. Known for fun food with unique flavors, the Atlanta-born and -based restaurant and bar serves more than 25 soft tacos, quesadillas, specialty skillets and more. Diners can customize their meal with a variety of fresh ingredients and enjoy one of the many specialty margaritas or cocktails from the bar. For more information about Tin Lizzy’s Cantina, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/&source=gmail&ust=1470096183643000&usg=AFQjCNFXrOzeHGN5uOpfXM1LjwujHn21JQ" href="http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">tinlizzyscantina.com</a>.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">ON <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1170144681" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">AUGUST 5</span></span> FOR NATIONAL OYSTER DAY</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHAT:</strong> Seafood fans will be as happy as a clam at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1470096183972000&usg=AFQjCNHhgKAD1F9C8-QpJkDWrv1OemNI5A" href="http://www.thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill</a> on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1170144682" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday, August 5</span></span>. To celebrate National Oyster Day, the local beach house is offering half-priced oysters from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1170144683" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 6 p.m.</span></span> Both locations (Canton Street and Buckhead) will participate in the festivities. Catch this offer at either location every Monday – Friday from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1170144684" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">4 p.m. to 6 p.m.</span></span> during their oyster happy hour. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHERE:</strong> The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill – Buckhead</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> 3279 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30305</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill – Canton Street</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> 1105 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <a href="tel:%28770%29%20993-5749" target="_blank" value="+17709935749">(770) 993-5749</a></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">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 at 3279 Roswell Road in October 2010 and the second location opened in October 2015 at 1105 Canton Street in Roswell. Both restaurants are known for sourcing the highest quality seafood and offering friendly service in a relaxing atmosphere. The Big Ketch is owned and operated by <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sphospitality.com/&source=gmail&ust=1470096183972000&usg=AFQjCNEjb3nxTQCmcCJvxHknKLpIvnJFNA" href="http://www.sphospitality.com/" target="_blank">Southern Proper Hospitality Group,</a> which also operates Buckhead restaurants Smokebelly BBQ, Gypsy Kitchen and The Southern Gentleman as well as Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails in Crabapple. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1470096183972000&usg=AFQjCNHhgKAD1F9C8-QpJkDWrv1OemNI5A" href="http://www.thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">www.thebigketch.com</a>. Follow The Big Ketch on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/TheBigKetch&source=gmail&ust=1470096183972000&usg=AFQjCNGd05-SjX99LWF3IOZbdMynP1RLNg" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBigKetch" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/thebigketch&source=gmail&ust=1470096183972000&usg=AFQjCNGLjG6kKH_KFR6Zai9sRbX1_t7kug" href="https://twitter.com/thebigketch" target="_blank">Twitter</a> for additional updates.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>All-American restaurant heats up the kitchen with third Atlanta location </b></span></div>
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BUFORD, Ga.- Smokey Bones announced today the Grand Opening date of its third Atlanta location. The restaurant, specializing in house-smoked and fire-grilled food selections and featuring an expansive beverage menu, will open its new Mall of Georgia location on Monday, August 15, offering diners a variety of house-smoked food options, over 50 beer selections, cocktails and a memorable dining atmosphere.<br />
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“The expansion of our brand to the Mall of Georgia is something we have been looking forward to for quite some time,” said Ryan Esko, CEO of Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill. “We are committed to making a positive impact in the Gwinnett County community, and we are confident that our restaurant will bring the neighborhood a fun place to enjoy a great meal with family and grab a drink at the bar with friends.”<br />
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Smokey Bones prides itself on its hand-rubbed, slow-smoked BBQ dishes, which are prepared in-house in a variety of regional styles, with standouts including Baby Back Ribs and Pulled Pork. Beyond BBQ, guests can also indulge in an array of signature items that cater to all tastes, including Smoked Wings, a Build Your Own Burger menu, Loaded Nachos and the sinfully sweet, house made Hot Bag O’ Donuts. The new 7,041 square foot space is complete with an outdoor patio and full-service bar.<br />
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In preparation for the opening, Smokey Bones is hiring more than 100 part-time employees. Candidates interested in the beverage and food industry are encouraged to apply online by visiting <a href="http://www.smokeybonesjobs.com/index.cfm">smokeybonesjobs.com</a> and to participate in an interview at the Smokey Bones recruitment center, located at the restaurant site.<br />
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For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.smokeybones.com/">smokeybones.com</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ORMSBY’S TAPS NICK ANDERSON AS EXECUTIVE CHEF</strong><br /><em>Marietta Native with Fine Dining Background Joins Tavern Team</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA— <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1470427558058000&usg=AFQjCNExVXi70a0a5ixTiBV_dIh3pWUPDw" href="http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com/" target="_blank">Ormsby’s</a>, the West Midtown tavern known for its fresh pub fare, craft beer and selection of bar games, has welcomed new executive chef Nick Anderson to the team. The Marietta native brings with him a fierce work ethic and a wealth of fine dining experience formed at some of Atlanta’s most beloved restaurants.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We are thrilled to have Nick’s culinary expertise leading our kitchen staff,” says Michael Goot, owner and general manager at Ormsby’s. “He’s going to add some depth to our menu to match our roster of craft beers and the merriment of our bar games.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina, Anderson began cooking for his family as a way to avoid doing dishes and mowing the lawn during his teenage years. This avoidance blossomed into a true passion that led to culinary positions in Atlanta’s best restaurants. Anderson started his career working under chef Paul Albrecht at Spice before taking a sous chef position at Canoe, where he stayed for six years. At Canoe, he supervised 25 line cooks and all preparations for the iconic restaurant’s nightly seatings. Anderson then went on to hold chef de cuisine roles at Tomo and Rathbun’s before arriving at Ormsby’s.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">He formed a friendship with two of Ormsby’s owners, Michael Goot and Leslie Battle, when the restaurant hosted its holiday party at Canoe several years ago, and he has patronized Ormsby’s ever since. “My wife and I like to take friends there or stop in for a nightcap when we’re having a date night,” he says. “It’s a change of pace for me, and I’m really excited to be part of this talented staff and management team.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the changes that Ormsby’s patrons can look forward to with Anderson helming the kitchen is the addition of more local meat and produce. “I’ve developed relationships with local farms over the years and plan to use those to highlight great local products throughout the menu. That way my guests know what they’re eating,” he says.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Anderson relies on these personal connections not only to inspire his cuisine, but also his staff. “I want to know what makes my staff tick so next time someone is having a bad day, I’ll know how to make it better. Our guests will feel that connection.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About Ormsby’s</strong><br />Located in West Midtown’s White Provision complex, Ormsby’s is a classic neighborhood tavern that offers a full bar selection and fresh pub fare. Ormsby’s is famous for its speakeasy feel and selection of bar games including bocce, shuffleboard, darts and pool, plus a wide selection of craft beers. Ormsby’s has multiple private event options suitable for party sizes small or large. Located at 1170 Howell Mill Road, the tavern is open daily for lunch and dinner and offers both complimentary valet parking and free parking in a nearby parking deck. For more information, call <a href="tel:404-968-2033" target="_blank" value="+14049682033">404-968-2033</a> or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1470427558060000&usg=AFQjCNE5ZqxKln19SmtBfYb4oCR0nIyf0A" href="http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com/" target="_blank">ormsbysatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SWEET! SUBLIME DOUGHNUTS TURNS 8</strong><br /><em>Artisan Bakeshops in Midtown and North Druid Hills Celebrate<br />with a Free Scoop of Birthday Ice Cream <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1758559013" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Aug. 18-25</span></span></em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>WHAT:</strong> <wbr></wbr> <br />As any 8-year-old will tell you, the best way to celebrate your birthday involves birthday cake and ice cream. So </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1471152448371000&usg=AFQjCNFLzEvK7ZZoC8vNUTfY1Z-t8WWRUg" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Sublime Doughnuts</span></a><span style="color: black;"> is marking its eighth anniversary with a free scoop of its delicious Sublime Blue Birthday Cake Ice Cream <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1758559014" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Aug. 18-25</span></span> for customers who walk in and say “Happy Birthday, Baby Blue.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">That’s right—Atlanta’s custom bakeshop known for its high-quality, chef-inspired doughnuts serves up some of the tastiest homemade ice cream in town. In addition to birthday cake, other popular flavors on the menu include mango Moscato, strawberry rose, butter pecan caramel and peach Riesling.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">The team will also be announcing a special birthday surprise on social media, so be sure to check out Sublime’s </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/SublimeDonuts/&source=gmail&ust=1471152448371000&usg=AFQjCNF09JC-IbSpbDdrb_85V3oCNdEncQ" href="https://www.facebook.com/SublimeDonuts/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Facebook</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/SublimeDoughnut&source=gmail&ust=1471152448372000&usg=AFQjCNFsRX6CQBT1mdlTqr-vyNM13lS-vQ" href="https://twitter.com/SublimeDoughnut" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Twitter</span></a><span style="color: black;"> and </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.instagram.com/sublimedoughnuts/&source=gmail&ust=1471152448372000&usg=AFQjCNG-6rK8zVuKpeUb2QXqUHamGXV7bA" href="https://www.instagram.com/sublimedoughnuts/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></a><span style="color: black;"> accounts for more information.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHEN:</strong> <wbr></wbr> <br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1758559015" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, Aug. 18 through Thursday, Aug. 25</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>WHERE: </strong><br />Both locations of Sublime Doughnuts (</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1471152448372000&usg=AFQjCNE3iWF-3xI4da4jP5-l9zD-ovs8lg" href="http://sublimedoughnuts.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">sublimedoughnuts.com</span></a><span style="color: black;">)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Midtown</strong> <br />535 10<sup>th</sup>Street NW <wbr></wbr> <br />Atlanta, GA 30318 <br /><a href="tel:404-897-1801" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14048971801">404-897-1801</a> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>North Druid Hills</strong><br />2566 Briarcliff Rd NE<br />Atlanta, GA 30329<br /><a href="tel:404-315-6899" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14043156899">404-315-6899</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>MARLOW’S TAVERN BEGINS CONSTRUCTION<br />IN BROOKHAVEN FOR OCTOBER OPENING</strong><br /><em>John C. Metz and Partners to Open New Location of Popular Tavern</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA– Brookhaven will soon welcome the newest location of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1470098323895000&usg=AFQjCNGpl3SYv1IcgitmnMVlOn-wOXVPRA" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">Marlow’s Tavern</a>, Atlanta’s favorite neighborhood tavern. Construction is already underway for the October opening. Marlow's world-class hospitality, chef-driven fare and creative cocktails will be found in the Brookleigh Marketplace at 3575 Durden Drive. The location will boast a contemporary bar and expansive patio.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“North Atlanta has always been supportive of our taverns and we look forward to serving our new neighbors in the Brookleigh Marketplace. We hope to offer the Brookhaven area a comfortable neighborhood gathering place that they want to visit time and time again," says John C. Metz, executive chef and co-founder of Marlow’s Tavern.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Featuring crisp, cool salads, classic American burgers, fun food for the kids and more, the menu at Marlow’s Tavern focuses on fresh ingredients with seasonal, locally sourced items when available.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The beverage menu boasts wines from around the world and an enviable selection of draft, bottled and canned beers, including local craft brews and national favorites. Signature drinks start with fresh fruit juices, house-made simple syrups, fresh herbs and small batch liquors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About Marlow’s Tavern</strong><br />Marlow’s Tavern was established in November of 2004 with the opening of its first location in Alpharetta, Ga., and has continued to grow over the years, adding several Atlanta-area restaurants, three locations in Orlando, Fla. and one in Tampa. 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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://marlowstavern.com&source=gmail&ust=1470098323895000&usg=AFQjCNG8jeEWEmfSJrYxpS1vzXNkLXondA" href="http://marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">marlowstavern.com</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>MARLOW’S TAVERN HIRES RICK BLUMBERG TO OVERSEE ADULT BEVERAGE MENU</strong><br /><em>Neighborhood Tavern Welcomes Fine Dining Veteran to Management Team</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – Rick Blumberg has been named manager of adult beverage, research and development, and purchasing for <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1470427557896000&usg=AFQjCNEwrR5SA62yZCsrE3I4xoKg3PnO8g" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">Marlow’s Tavern</a>. Previously the beverage director for Bacchanalia Restaurant Group, which includes such celebrated Atlanta restaurants as Bacchanalia, Floataway Café and Dub’s Fish Camp, Blumberg has 23 years of restaurant management and beverage experience to aid him in the many aspects of his new role.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Rick brings a unique perspective, which will help elevate our guest experience providing them with a unique beverage and dining experience, but in the approachable Marlow’s style in their local, neighborhood tavern.” says Marlow’s Tavern executive chef, CEO and co-founder John C. Metz. “His fine dining background has given him a progressive approach to cuisine, cocktails and service, while his warmth and welcoming personality make him a perfect match for our local community-driven tavern.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As the driving force behind the beverage operations at Marlow’s, Blumberg manages the beverage purchasing for the restaurants, in addition to new cocktail and beverage development for every season, and creating new beer, wine and cocktail menus. He supports training and bartender development of those new products and menu items for each menu rollout, and it is the most rewarding part of his job. “Gathering together all the beverage managers, chefs and servers to taste what we’ve created is really inspiring,” he says.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Marlow’s guests can expect new, unique and exciting “soon-to-be-classic” cocktails as well as current beer and wine selections under Blumberg’s direction. Although the core list of beverage offerings is predominantly consistent, each tavern maintains individuality with tap beer and liquor selections. “I’ll be adding in more unique spirits,” says Blumberg. “Guests will see a lot of classic mixology with a twist.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Blumberg shares Metz’s devotion to high-quality food, beverages and service. “John’s true passion for hospitality is what connected us and drew me to this role. Every time I hear people talk about Marlow’s they are saying how much they love the drinking and dining experience there. John’s drive and desire for excellence is the reason.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">An accomplished industry veteran whose career in management began in college at Pennsylvania State University’s upscale dining concept, Blumberg has an impressive résumé that also includes management positions at The Optimist, King + Duke, Woodfire Grill, Abattoir, Restaurant Eugene, Holeman and Finch Public House, Emeril’s and Morton’s The Steakhouse in Atlanta. Additionally, he has an extensive knowledge of wine, having completed the first two levels of certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As Blumberg makes the transition from his previous fine dining roles to an upscale casual atmosphere, he looks forward to spending more time with guests and diners in a more relaxed sense. The endless opportunities for education are what excite him most about working with Marlow’s.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“The more I teach my team and my guests, the more I learn,” he says. “One of the most enjoyable parts of my new job is influencing so many people. Just one placement of a new beer can impact thousands of people in a season.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last Sunday, I was invited to attend an exclusive blogger tour hosted by the lovely teams behind Gateway Atlanta and Communications 21. Our afternoon consisted of making various stops at each of the participating locations, chatting with the staff & either sampling their fare and/or learning more about the establishment and their origins itself. Simply put, this tour gave each of the participating businesses a chance to showcase and highlight their unique offerings to a group of food enthusiast who'd never been by this awesome, brand spankin' new, outdoor shopping center prior to this tour! </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Whether you're in the mood for finger-lickin' good fried chicken, smoked meats straight from The Big Green Egg, mouthwatering pies or you're looking to grab a few locally made goodies at Sprouts, the wide array of options available at Gateway are sure to satisfy & curb those hunger pangs! And when you're ready to work it all off, you've got Blast Fitness & Kale Me Crazy to help you along the way! And while new businesses are still being added to the roster, I can't wait to see the entire shopping center occupied in all of its glory---can we say shop 'til you drop?! So while I'm pretty ashamed to admit that I'd not made a visit here in the past, I will say that I'm super ecstatic to have finally been introduced to this magical new place! Is magical the right word? HECK YES it is! Why? Because I've been saying for years how Tupelo Honey Cafe should have a storefront in Atlanta ever since I ate & fell head over heels in love with the food at their Asheville location back in 2009! So when you've got THC (no, not that kind!) plus a TON of other awesome businesses all in one place, Gateway is bound to be your next 1-stop shop for all things FABULOUS as my girlfriends would say! Even with the blazing hot & humid Georgia weather we endured on the afternoon of our tour, that wasn't going to stop us from having a great time with one another & checking out the goods each participant had to offer!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Orange Roll Chicken Salad Sandwiches: Warm orange-flavored rolls filled with a light & refreshing chicken salad, it's hard deciding who the real winner here is! But hey, no need to choose sides because this 2-for-1 steal of a deal is sure to please all tastebuds!</span></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">2nd Stop: BUTTERMILK SKY</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Pie samples (Chocolate, coconut and buttermilk pie): Light crust, tasty and airy meringue/whipped cream and tantalizing flavors---what could possibly go wrong? It'd be dangerous to leave me in Buttermilk Sky's kitchen alone!</span></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">5th Stop: KALE ME CRAZY</span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">6th *BONUS* Stop: BLAST FITNESS</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As you can probably tell by now, it's pretty clear that Communications 21and the participating Gateway businesses spoiled all of the afternoon's attendees and went above and beyond to ensure that we had plenty to eat, were well-hydrated & left knowing so much more about these businesses than before. Our tour started off at The Collections, an apartment complex located behind Gateway. Here, we signed in and waited for fellow bloggers to arrive, while we chatted, sipped on some bubbly and were handed our selfie sticks. Not much longer after my arrival, our tour officially kicked off with the first stop being Urban Cookhouse. We were welcomed by two lovely ladies (in the picture above), who gave us the lowdown on what sets UC apart from its competitors such as smoking all their meats on The Big Green Egg and using seasonal & locally sourced ingredients in all of their dishes. Once they provided us with brief introduction, we were seated towards the back of the restaurant, where plate after plate of deliciously smoked meats & orange rolls with chicken salad were brought over to the table. Since we still had plenty of stops to make, we nibbled and noshed on a few bites before moving on. The next stop was Buttermilk Sky, a pie-licious franchise founded by Scott and Meredith Layton showcasing pies using their nanny's recipes. This adorably decorated shop features rustic wooden decor, elegantly displayed pies on wooden boards & an impeccably clean kitchen. Seriously, it's spotless in there (yup, we totally got to peek and take a tour of the kitchen and fridges!). Kimmie, the franchise owner of this location & her crew were so incredibly sweet to us! Slicing up samples, telling us stories, showing us what goes on behind-the-scenes & so much more, don't even get me started on the mini 4" pies they shared with us as a parting gift! I got the key lime and WOAH, it was AMAZING! I cannot wait to come back & try their other flavors! The next stop on the list was Corks and Caps, a beer, wine & spirits shop featuring plenty of options for any alcohol lover or gift giver! Although I'm not much of a drinker myself, the organized and wonderfully categorized displays and shelves would make any perfectionist happy (ya'll have no idea how happy it made me!). Sprouts Farmers Market was next, where we learned about how Sprouts is doing their best to incorporate more locally sourced products & artisan goods in their stores, such as Blackberry Patch Farms and Georgia Grinders. We sampled some PB&J sandwiches, salsa and pickled okras to name a few, but the highlight was by far the tasty, freshly squeezed orange juice from Sprouts-holy cow, seriously amazing! Afterwards, we crossed the street and checked out Kale Me Crazy, where we got a chance to try the painkiller shot. It's definitely unique & will probably knock out your hangover after the first sip, followed by BLAST Fitness. We learned more about BLAST and the services they offer and let me tell ya'll, they're legit! I can't wait to use my free class pass! Lastly, we left BLAST and headed to the final stop of our tour, Tupelo Honey Cafe. Although this was my first visit to the Sandy Springs location, it's by far one of my favorite places to eat authentic Southern comfort food! Doesn't matter if it's for lunch, brunch or dinner, I would never get tired of it! While it's hard to diverge from their homemade biscuit sandwiches or Shoo Mercy, I couldn't have been more ecstatic to try their fried chicken love tower, Southern sides & fruity cocktails and mocktails! If you read my reviews above, then you're probably able to guess by now that everything was absolutely delicious, especially the fried green tomatoes and fried chicken! Hands down, some of the best I've had anywhere in Atlanta and I'm not just saying that either! Everything we had was simply delectable and I've never expected anything less of them-great food & even greater company, what more could you ask for?! Plus, each blogger was also sent home with a THC cookbook, too! You can't see it, but I'm grinning from ear to ear because getting their cookbook was actually on my list for whenever I made another visit, so I'm pretty stinkin' excited! Just when we thought the afternoon couldn't get any better, at the end of the tour, each attendee was gifted with a swag bag filled with items from the participating businesses---such a sweet gesture from c21 & Gateway! All in all, the Communications 21 team, especially Jordan and Sharon, seriously knocked this blogger tour out of the park! I'm incredibly thankful that I had the opportunity to join in on this unforgettable afternoon! With more stores being added to the Gateway community, you're going to wish you moved to one of the beautiful Collections apartments just behind the shops! I don't know about ya'll, but I CANNOT wait to see what else is in store for this outdoor development! If the tour was only a sneak peek, can you imagine what it's going to be like when it's completely done? WOWZA!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">A few weeks ago, my guest & I were invited to a media sneak peek dinner at 5Church's newest location in the heart of Midtown Atlanta's Colony Square (a HUGE thank you & shoutout go to the sensational ML+A and 5Church teams). Since opening the doors of their first location in Charlotte, NC in 2012, 5Church has made some big waves in the restaurant game since then, opening a second location in Charleston, SC and their third latest & greatest location here in Atlanta, GA (okay, I may be a little biased because I'm a born & raised ATLien!). If you've read previous reviews of their two restaurants in the Carolinas, then you'll most likely uncover the fact that 5Church has made a name for and established themselves in the communities they serve with their ambrosial menu options, captivating environment and atmosphere and world class service. At the helm of the Atlanta kitchen is Executive Chef RJ Cooper, a Detroit native and graduate of the acclaimed Culinary School at Kendall College in Chicago. With years of experience in the restaurant industry, Chef Cooper has worked in and led the kitchens at notable restaurants from coast to coast including The Dining Room at The Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta, GA, Le Bernardin in New York City, Brasserie Le Coze in Miami, Florida and New Heights Restaurant and Vidalia Restaurant in Washington, DC just to name a few. In 2006, Chef Cooper received a Star Chefs Rising Star Award and then in 2007, won the </span></span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Beard_Foundation_Award#2007_winners" style="font-family: inherit;">James Beard Award</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> for Best Mid-Atlantic Chef. If ya'll have never heard of this award, then I'll just put it in layman's terms---it's a pretty DANG big deal! To be nominated for such an award is already a huge honor, but to win one is an even BIGGER deal! If the restaurant industry had their version of the Olympics, the James Beard Foundation Awards would easily be it! From Chef Cooper's progressive style and innovative culinary approach to his creation of signature dishes incorporating both locally and seasonally inspired ingredients with a hint of French cooking fundamentals tossed in, he's got what it takes to hold down the kitchen & lead his team on the path to success! So after months of following updates on their social media sites and more, I knew this was one event where I absolutely had to beat the rush hour traffic and the crowds because I just couldn't contain my excitement any longer!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white;">☆Prime "60 Second" NY Strip Steak (Fingerling potatoes, J-1 sauce): While I didn't get the chance to sample this dish since I typically prefer my steaks to be cooked at a medium or medium well, my sister was simply blown away by how perfectly this beautiful strip steak was grilled. All of the steaks she eats are either medium rare or medium, so I knew without a doubt, she'd jump on this the moment it arrived at our table! When asked how she'd describe the steak, she exclaimed "MOUTHWATERING!" Then when asked to elaborate, she stated that the steak itself was incredibly juicy, tender and paired well with the homemade J-1 sauce. By the looks of her clean plate, I believed every word.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">☆Smoked Pekin Duck (Confit, cabbage pancake, duck egg, spicy plum sauce):</span> I'll admit, when I originally saw Peking Duck on the menu, I was a bit hesitant since I grew up eating the delectable dish ever since I was in diapers. No steamed bun or Chinese pancakes----what?! I was so intrigued with the description of the dish that I knew immediately I couldn't pass it up! To my surprise, their take on this popular Chinese staple blew me out of the water! The cabbage pancake underneath, while different from what I'm typically used to, was absolutely delicious! It was crispy on both sides, so full of flavor and reminded me of an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okonomiyaki">Okonomiyaki</a> (Japanese style savory pancake) the moment I took my first bite. This worked surprisingly well with the succulent duck confit as the tender meat & slightly crispy skin added some great textures and notes of smokiness to the overall dish-I loved every single bite!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white;">☆Peanut Butter and Jelly (Peanut butter mousse, feutillitine, milk chocolate, muscadine grape jelly, peanuts): Take everything you loved about a classic PB&J growing up as a child & add some adult flair to it and BAM, you've got 5Church's take on the ever so popular peanut butter and jelly! Silky peanut butter mousse, crispy feutillitine base, rich chocolate ganache and crunchy peanut toppings, this dessert has seriously got it goin' on! It's the perfect balance between sweet and savory and with </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">most of the dessert being mousse-based, it's much more light and airy than it is dense and heavy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you've been paying attention up to this point and/or have checked out any of the photos above, then the next step you should immediately be doing is making a reservation to this new Midtown hot spot ASAP! Without a doubt, 5Church played all of their cards right & pulled out all the stops to make this such an extraordinary preview dinner for its guest! Every team member, from the servers and bartenders to the chefs and owners, were on their A-games and cranking out handcrafted cocktails and elegantly plated dishes like clockwork. From the moment we stepped out of our vehicle at their complimentary valet stop and entered the restaurant through the revolving doors, we were immediately greeted by one of the many friendly hostesses right by the entrance. Since we had arrived a little earlier than expected since we decided to play it safe with Atlanta traffic, my sister & I got to chit chat with the lovely Morgan and Emily from ML+A while we waited for our table. As soon as the team was ready for us, we took our seats & glanced through the menu, essentially "oohing and aahing" at each and every menu item we saw. Within a few minutes or so of being seated, our server, Hack (from 5Church's Charlotte location), immediately welcomed us and took our drink orders as we continued to gaze through the menu. When he brought each of us back a signature Viper cocktail, he then proceeded to guide us through, in detail, the entire menu and made several recommendations of dishes in each course based on those that he personally enjoyed and those that were the most popular amongst their diners. With his help, all of the items that he suggested just happened to go hand-in-hand with the items that already caught our attention from the moment we sat down, so we went ahead and placed our order. As each course arrived at our table straight from the kitchen, Hack did an impeccable job with the timing and transitioning of our meal because we never once felt rushed & truly felt as if all eyes and focus were on us, which in reality wasn't the case since all of the other surrounding tables next to and behind us were slowly being occupied by the dozen. It's safe to say that t</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">hroughout our dining experience, Hack was genuinely friendly, courteous and went above and beyond to make our night absolutely phenomenal! We honestly could not have asked for a better evening filled with mouthwatering food, remarkable service & to-die-for atmosphere, it really doesn't get any better than that, especially on a Thursday </span>night! Moving onto the decor, the sophisticated yet modern and edgy feel of the restaurant's exterior in addition to its unique, eye opening interior is unlike one I've ever seen before. 5Church's black ceiling depicts the entire manuscript of "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu in bold white lettering hand-painted by artist Jon Norris, which took a span of nearly four months to complete. In addition, the "neo-Victorian" inspired decor featuring black leather banquettes and furnishings, inventive light fixtures and artworks created by popular local artists including William Massey and J.D. Koth adorns the walls here in all of their shining glory. While I could legitimately gush over the decor here over the span of several posts alone because I'm just that absolutely head over heels in love with it (trust me, no one's forcing me to say this), 5Church is worth checking out by itself because no other restaurant in Atlanta can come close to comparison in terms of the detail and attention that went solely into the decor here. So whether you're meeting up with your closest gal pals (or fellow gents) over their vast selection of wines and handcrafted cocktails, grabbing dinner with your friends and family or are simply a food enthusiast wanting to check out the latest and greatest Atlanta has to offer, then 5Church is the answer! And you'll probably be happy to know that 5Church is working on opening for lunch & brunch soon, too-so keep your eyes out for that as well! Just one last note before wrapping up, I just wanted to thank the entire ML+A and 5Church teams, especially Hack, for inviting my guest & I ate for a spectacular evening! We loved every minute of our dinner and can't wait to rock & represent our fun 5Church branded New Era caps! Until next time, 5Church-I'll be back again soon!<br />
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<b>ATLANTA</b>- Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill will open its recruitment center to fill more than 100 part-time positions beginning Tuesday,<b> July 5</b> through Monday, <b>August 1</b>. Known for its guest service and impressive barbeque selection, the company is seeking hard-working, enthusiastic and reliable applicants to join its team! On-site interviews will be conducted for available positions including bartenders, hosts, servers, line cooks, prep cooks, bussers and dishwashers. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply in advance by visiting <a href="http://www.smokeybonesjobs.com/index.cfm">smokeybonesjobs.com</a>.<br />
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Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill, a full-service American casual dining restaurant, will join Mall of Georgia’s Village complex this August. The eatery will offer diners food, drinks and fun in its 7,041 square foot restaurant. With two other locations in the greater Atlanta area, the restaurant is known for its signature Smoked Wings, fall off the bone Baby Back Ribs, Pulled Pork, Build Your Own Burgers with over 35 toppings, and a full bar with over 50 beers.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This summer, fans of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willys.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746468000&usg=AFQjCNESVs9JcTlP2Fvozm8XHMTZsLEiiA" href="http://www.willys.com/" target="_blank">Willy’s Mexicana Grill</a> have the opportunity to earn delicious rewards while showing their love for their favorite hometown burrito joint. Fans are challenged to visit 27 Willy’s locations <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_695491923" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">in 45 days</span></span> starting on July 1. The <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willys.com/promo/willys-road-trip/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746468000&usg=AFQjCNGQqwWNJN5LrTBsXQODMUozNJkV-g" href="http://www.willys.com/promo/willys-road-trip/" target="_blank">#WillysRoadTrip</a> combines good food and good fun for an unforgettable summer adventure.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The first burrito lover to complete the challenge will win a catered party for 20 guests and the opportunity to compete against Willy himself in a burrito rolling contest for a grand prize. The first five fans to visit 27 locations will also receive free burritos for a year. An additional $50 gift card will be awarded to travelers who visit the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport location as an extra 28<sup>th</sup> stop on their adventure.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Redeeming these rewards is simple: Participants must gather receipts from each location within the dates of contest. Fans are also encouraged to share their burrito love on social media with a selfie inside the location using the #WillysRoadTrip hashtag. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ABOUT: </strong><br />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 28 restaurants presently in the metro Atlanta area and Athens, Georgia. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willys.com/index.php&source=gmail&ust=1468032746468000&usg=AFQjCNFn2dSl-8qGReIdg1qGsLU2cpzV4Q" href="http://www.willys.com/index.php" target="_blank">willys.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>CONTACT:</strong><br />Emily Connolly or Morgan Dyches at Melissa Libby & Associates / <a href="tel:404-816-3068" target="_blank" value="+14048163068">404-816-3068</a> <a href="mailto:emilyc@melissalibbypr.com" target="_blank">emilyc@melissalibbypr.com</a> or <a href="mailto:morgan@melissalibbypr.com" target="_blank">morgan@melissalibbypr.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>101 STEAK NOW OPEN IN VININGS</strong><br /><em>Chef-Driven Chophouse Newest Neighborhood Addition from 101 Concepts </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.101steakatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746857000&usg=AFQjCNHrxxZWws8845GainS3bQZpc5-Leg" href="http://www.101steakatl.com/" target="_blank">101 Steak</a>, the newest restaurant from <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.101concepts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746857000&usg=AFQjCNGnSxYVNbjl19ke18AA_dxwZh1ClA" href="http://www.101concepts.com/" target="_blank">101 Concepts</a>, the Atlanta-based entrepreneurial team behind neighborhood restaurants and pubs such as Food 101, Meehan’s Public House and Cibo e Beve, is now open in Vinings for dinner, with lunch service to follow in a few weeks. Owners Steve Buero, Chris Segal and Phil Roness, along with chef/partner Joe Ahn, are presenting high-quality steaks and seafood, a raw bar and more than 100 wines by the glass.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Many of our friends and loyal patrons kept asking us to open a steakhouse, and we felt the Vinings neighborhood would be the perfect fit,” says Buero. “I also live in the area, and my children go to school here, so we are really looking forward to giving back to our community."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Helming the kitchen is Joe Ahn, whose culinary expertise has been enjoyed by Atlantans in some of the city’s best restaurants over the past two decades. His exposure to a multitude of cuisines began while growing up around his parents’ Korean, Japanese and Chinese restaurant, and his seasonal menu at 101 Steak showcases his eclectic background. In addition to a selection of seafood and Prime Black Angus beef, Ahn's menu displays his diverse skill set with Asian, Southern and Italian influences featured in dishes like crispy seafood misto, house-made burrata and heirloom tomatoes with kale pesto and a Big Green Egg-smoked pork chop served with pimento mac-n-cheese, collards and Coca-Cola gastrique.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Although we are a steakhouse and will of course offer those familiar meat options, guests will also see a more chef-driven selection of appetizers and signature entrées that exhibit a lot of culinary creativity,” says Ahn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">More examples of appetizers, raw bar items, steaks and chops, house specialties and desserts on 101 Steak’s menu include:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Selection of East and West Coast oysters, sour orange cocktail, pickled ginger mignonette</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Parmesan-crusted roasted marrow bones, onion marmalade, fresh sage, artisan bread</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Caribbean seafood cocktail (shrimp, octopus, lump crab) tossed with diced tomato, red onion, cilantro, avocado, blue corn tortilla and fried plantains</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">32-ounce tomahawk chop – 50-day dry aged Prime</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Spicy “frutti de mare” with Maine lobster, Georgia shrimp, clams, Spanish octopus and squid ink linguine</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">101 Wagyu beef burger, Gruyère, thick smoked bacon, house-made pickles, onion jam and fries</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Classic warm crème brulee</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The restaurant’s beverage program offers craft cocktails composed of fresh quality ingredients, a wide array of craft beers and a carefully curated wine list that captures the best of California and beyond. Over one hundred wines by the glass are featured, including 50 properly stored reserve selections. Guests are presented with a wine pairing guide for both seafood and sauces, with two price points suggested for each dish. These guides are a thoughtful way to assist guests in making their wine choices to pair optimally with their food selection.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Designed by Brandi Sylvester of Artisan Restaurant Design, the décor at 101 Steak is a celebration of the classic American steakhouses from the 1950s and 60s, boasting rich materials such as leather, mahogany and granite. Best described as “the Rat Pack meets Ralph Lauren,” the restaurant’s environs convey warmth and comfort but also leave guests feeling like they’re living the high life.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">A copper top raw bar gives hungry eyes a peek into the restaurant’s daily fresh seafood selection, while a wall of three handmade wine storage cabinets separates the bar from the main dining room and forms the main focal point of the restaurant. Sylvester has sourced artisan pieces from around the country, including a carved wood cornucopia from the late 18<sup>th</sup> century that was salvaged from a New Jersey home where Napoleon’s family once stayed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">101 Steak’s main dining room seats 85 guests, while the bar and lounge areas can accommodate an additional 50. An outdoor patio seats 45, and there are multiple private dining options, including “The Overlook Room” for large events of up to 50 guests, “The Tasting Room” for more intimate gatherings of eight to 10 and “The Board Room” for up to 12 guests.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">101 Steak is located at 3621 Vinings Slope SE in Atlanta. The restaurant is open for dinner daily with lunch coming soon. Reservations are available through <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.opentable.com/atlanta-restaurants&source=gmail&ust=1468032746857000&usg=AFQjCNHaiwXoXF0qkhlUDVIZwCSk0FZ06w" href="http://www.opentable.com/atlanta-restaurants" target="_blank">OpenTable</a>. Complimentary self-parking is available in front and in the parking deck behind the restaurant. Complimentary valet parking is also offered during dinner service.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information, call <a href="tel:770-805-8855" target="_blank" value="+17708058855">770-805-8855</a> or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://101steakatl.com/?reqp%3D1%26reqr%3DnzcdYaAhpUWiLzW4YaOvrt%3D%3D&source=gmail&ust=1468032746857000&usg=AFQjCNFWHwF6ILnVMWldrOpV4OI0EQ9DIw" href="http://101steakatl.com/?reqp=1&reqr=nzcdYaAhpUWiLzW4YaOvrt==" target="_blank">101steakatl.com</a>. For additional updates, follow 101 Steak on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/101-Steak-1705459976338936/info/?tab%3Doverview&source=gmail&ust=1468032746857000&usg=AFQjCNEVVjOdRHUGAbg9RddvLJrhWbyYEA" href="https://www.facebook.com/101-Steak-1705459976338936/info/?tab=overview" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://mobile.twitter.com/101steak&source=gmail&ust=1468032746857000&usg=AFQjCNElovR_vEUv4N_U8npWAnYmr2WhmQ" href="https://mobile.twitter.com/101steak" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.instagram.com/101steak/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746857000&usg=AFQjCNHKpvo62Hh_TnvVMNlGO374pL8cJQ" href="https://www.instagram.com/101steak/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About 101 Concepts</strong><br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.101concepts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746857000&usg=AFQjCNGnSxYVNbjl19ke18AA_dxwZh1ClA" href="http://www.101concepts.com/" target="_blank">101 Concepts</a> is an Atlanta-based restaurant group whose owners rely on the dynamic combination of friendship and shared work ethic for the success of their 10 restaurants. Partners Steve Buero, Chris Segal and Phil Roness first met while working the New York City restaurant scene as Iona College roommates. In 1999, they established a business partnership and found their niche in friendly, neighborhood restaurants and pubs. Today, the trio owns <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://food101atl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746857000&usg=AFQjCNGrUG5mhHyfCIZkAeztYmUqGElDpA" href="http://food101atl.com/" target="_blank">Food 101</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://ciboatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746857000&usg=AFQjCNFJYIxLXRQ0IE9wNq0EQqvbh2Oe4w" href="http://ciboatlanta.com/" target="_blank">Cibo e Beve</a> in Sandy Springs, Castleberry Hill barbecue joint <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.smokeringatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746857000&usg=AFQjCNEkomXlXG7E13A7hvsr3vCnTYFebA" href="http://www.smokeringatlanta.com/" target="_blank">Smoke Ring</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.101steakatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746857000&usg=AFQjCNHrxxZWws8845GainS3bQZpc5-Leg" href="http://www.101steakatl.com/" target="_blank">101 Steak</a> in Vinings, plus five metro-Atlanta locations of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.meehanssandysprings.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746857000&usg=AFQjCNGfUNjbaYO2Fmxr10VC4UGAeI2oZg" href="http://www.meehanssandysprings.com/" target="_blank">Meehan’s Public House</a>. In 2014, 101 Concepts also obtained <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.restaurantparadis.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746857000&usg=AFQjCNEJcu8UsDekJ107iGUWcimuiiALrw" href="http://www.restaurantparadis.com/" target="_blank">Restaurant Paradis</a> in Rosemary Beach, Florida. For more information and restaurant addresses, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.101concepts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746857000&usg=AFQjCNGnSxYVNbjl19ke18AA_dxwZh1ClA" href="http://www.101concepts.com/" target="_blank">101concepts.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>GET IN THE SUMMER SPIRIT WITH “BURGERS & BREWS” AT MARLOW’S TAVERN</strong><br /><em>Neighborhood Taverns Celebrate the Season with Gourmet Burger Specials, Craft Beer,<br />a Social Media Contest and a Grilling Showdown</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– Nothing says “summer” quite like a juicy burger from the grill, washed down with an ice-cold beer. That's why <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032747238000&usg=AFQjCNHRNvjBXey5DRDEtGA2JMad1IEhRQ" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">Marlow’s Tavern</a> is launching <strong>Burgers & Brews</strong>, a celebration featuring delicious gourmet burgers, craft beers, a #MarlowsBurgerBite social media photo contest and the chance to create the winning grilling recipe for a <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.biggreenegg.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032747238000&usg=AFQjCNGVpXayzmuS1w3SOupEZ_CEwms4vQ" href="http://www.biggreenegg.com/" target="_blank">Big Green Egg</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Whether you’re hanging out with friends on the patio or grabbing a bite at the bar, Marlow’s is <em>the</em> place to enjoy first-class gourmet burgers and brews this summer,” says John C. Metz, executive chef and co-founder of Marlow’s Tavern. “We’ve cooked up some meaty new options we can’t wait for our friends to try.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This Burgers & Brews celebration also includes <strong>the Seventh Annual Marlow’s Tavern Grilling Recipe Contest. </strong>Grill-masters are encouraged to submit their own original grilling recipe for the opportunity to compete for a coveted <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.biggreenegg.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032747239000&usg=AFQjCNG9JyeEwSlyq3iDnTQmtxiTxjwjwg" href="http://www.biggreenegg.com/" target="_blank">Big Green Egg</a>. Second place wins a $200 Marlow’s Tavern gift card, and third place scores a $100 gift card.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Entries are accepted at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032747239000&usg=AFQjCNGBejLfCbimfmTiwBlawL-kgPHpPg" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">marlowstavern.com</a> through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_695491939" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">July 31</span></span>. No purchase is necessary for guests to enter this contest, and entries are limited to one per person or email address. Metz will review and judge all recipes, then announce the winners with a party at the Dunwoody location on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_695491940" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, September 10</span></span>. Everyone is invited to attend and taste test their way through the finalists’ dishes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_695491941" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">August 1</span></span>, guests can enjoy one of Marlow’s signature gourmet burgers, including:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Classic Burger Dip</strong>—Marlow’s perfectly seasoned Classic Burger served with thinly sliced prime rib, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, romaine lettuce and a Roma tomato on a toasted onion bun</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Naked Chicken Burger</strong>—all-natural Joyce Farms ground chicken, mozzarella, provolone, baby arugula, Roma tomato and red onion on a toasted pretzel bun</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Black & Blue Burger—</strong>topped with creamy Gorgonzola and applewood-smoked bacon on a toasted sesame brioche bun</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The menu also includes a rotating “burger du jour” that may feature:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>“Chicken Fried” Steak Burger – </strong>Marlow’s perfectly seasoned Classic Burger, crispy chicken fried steak, pimento cheese, romaine, Roma tomato, red onion on a toasted ciabatta roll</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Colorado Lamb Burger - </strong>Grove Farms domestic lamb, oregano, grilled merguez sausage, feta cheese, arugula, tomato, onion, crisp cucumber on a toasted onion bun</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Royale with Cheese – </strong>waygu beef seared perfectly, stacked with American cheese and pickles on buttery brioche</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Other special menu offerings include:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Beer & Cheese Soup—</strong>a light beer soup with garlic, fresh thyme, provolone, Swiss and Parmesan sourdough crisp</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>The Red Devils</strong><strong>—</strong>house-made deviled eggs, spicy horseradish, fresh herbs, dijonnaise and toasty Parmesan</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Loaded Burbank “Skins</strong>”—Marlow’s version of classic potato skins, with mozzarella, provolone, applewood-smoked bacon, parslied oil and horseradish cream</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In addition, the following craft beers are featured on the Burgers & Brews menu:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Oskar Blues Pinner Throwback IPA</strong>—a drinkable IPA that uses eight varieties of hops, with tropical fruits, citrus juices and spice berry</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Sierra Nevada Otra Vez—</strong>light and thirst-quenching with tangy fruit</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Eventide Kölsch Ale</strong>—light and refreshing, with a crisp finish</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Wild Heaven Emergency Drinking Beer</strong>—a one-of-a-kind session beer reminiscent of a crisp pilsner married with a traditional gose</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Red Hare Radler SPF</strong>—a light, refreshing blend of Gangway IPA and our house-brewed sparkling grapefruit soda</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Westbrook One Claw Rye - </strong>a rye pale ale with a heavy handful of malted rye and our favorite hop varieties</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last but not least, social media-savvy guests can vie to win a $100 gift card via Marlow’s <strong>Big Burger Bite</strong> contest. Guests should post pictures of themselves taking a big bite out of a Marlow’s burger and use the hashtag <strong>#MarlowsBurgerBite</strong> on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to enter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About Marlow’s Tavern</strong><br />Marlow’s Tavern was established in November of 2004 with the opening of its first location in Alpharetta, Ga., and has continued to grow over the years, adding several Atlanta-area restaurants, three locations in Orlando, Fla. and one in Tampa. 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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032747239000&usg=AFQjCNGBejLfCbimfmTiwBlawL-kgPHpPg" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">marlowstavern.com</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">ATLANTA– Slow Food Atlanta is excited to announce the second annual Slow Food Trivia Night will take place on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_695491888" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday, July 25</span></span>, from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_695491889" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">7 to 10 p.m.</span></span> at the historic DeKalb Courthouse in the Decatur Square. Greg Best – the brilliant brain behind the Ticonderoga Club and two-time James Beard Award semi-finalist for Outstanding Bar Program – will serve as host for the evening, which will include delicious bites from Avalon Catering, custom cocktails and more.</span><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlantans can gather in teams of up to eight and compete to see who will be named the keepers of all food-knowledge. Spectator tickets are available for those who want to watch from the sidelines, and a live raffle of artisan goods and gifts will add to the festivities.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Funds raised will go to support Slow Food Atlanta’s food justice education programs and its delegation of 21 farmers, artisans and community activists who have been selected to travel to Turin, Italy for Terra Madre Salone de Gusto 2016.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Tickets are available for purchase at </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.slowfoodatlanta.org/trivia-night&source=gmail&ust=1468032746112000&usg=AFQjCNFTdyT79iE3phJZGejE1T3Kk7HbgQ" href="http://www.slowfoodatlanta.org/trivia-night" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">slowfoodatlanta.org/trivia-<wbr></wbr>night</span></a><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Current presenting sponsors include </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746112000&usg=AFQjCNFKnog_9dwUK-f9zxvnEM7TbFEGMQ" href="http://www.beautifulbrinysea.com/" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Beautiful Briny Sea</span></a><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">, </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.woodlandgardensorganic.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746112000&usg=AFQjCNEl25BKacG0GZ1gyuM46PMt1hTr0g" href="http://www.woodlandgardensorganic.com/" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Woodland Gardens</span></a><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;"> and </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.avaloncatering.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746112000&usg=AFQjCNGRZ24nfJ1gzw691ZdAP2wCIJbSqg" href="http://www.avaloncatering.com/" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">Avalon Catering</span></a><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">. Sponsorship opportunities are available and complete details can be found at </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.slowfoodatlanta.org/sponsorship&source=gmail&ust=1468032746112000&usg=AFQjCNG_uW5ELxhawgPkZntMzBRug1g1JA" href="http://www.slowfoodatlanta.org/sponsorship" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">http://www.slowfoodatlanta.<wbr></wbr>org/sponsorship</span></a><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;">.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="line-height: 15.333332061767578px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Slow Food Atlanta:<u></u><u></u></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Slow Food Atlanta is a local chapter of Slow Food International that celebrates “Good, Clean and Fair Food for All” in our community. Our member-supported nonprofit’s work in the community fosters the preservation of diverse Southern food culture and traditions, educates on our food systems, advocates for food systems that are good for the earth and available for all while advocating for fairness to farmers and food laborers.<br />Contact: Slow Food Atlanta Board Chair Peter Morich at <a href="mailto:peter.morich@gmail.com" target="_blank">peter.morich@gmail.com</a><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information on Slow Food Atlanta you can reach us at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.slowfoodatlanta.org/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746112000&usg=AFQjCNFIip_R11xOiAkiFGaDOs76afUWuA" href="http://www.slowfoodatlanta.org/" target="_blank">http://www.slowfoodatlanta.<wbr></wbr>org/</a><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Twitter at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/slowfoodatl&source=gmail&ust=1468032746112000&usg=AFQjCNHbVvmMIhAm1Sfe5YJhlHJRXxDGlQ" href="https://twitter.com/slowfoodatl" target="_blank">@slowfoodATL</a> <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Instagram at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.instagram.com/slowfoodatl/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746112000&usg=AFQjCNFE2cRJCt4kvBQr77S5aH9EfR8xng" href="https://www.instagram.com/slowfoodatl/" target="_blank">@slowfoodatl</a> <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Facebook at: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/Slow.Food.Atlanta/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746112000&usg=AFQjCNGtP_knPugWBzltbe-iLpfn03CVdA" href="https://www.facebook.com/Slow.Food.Atlanta/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Slow.<wbr></wbr>Food.Atlanta/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>TIN LIZZY'S CANTINA PARTNERS WITH AVIÓN TEQUILA FOR WEEK-LONG NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY CELEBRATION AND FIRST-CLASS FLIGHT DEALS </strong><br /><em>All 12 Restaurant Locations </em><em>Offering $10 Flights of Three (1 oz.) Avión Tequila Pours </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHAT:</strong><br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746137000&usg=AFQjCNFTsD8jqXZ7oW54bx3Q-iJnUn9FFA" href="http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/" target="_blank">Tin Lizzy’s Cantina</a> is taking its love for tequila to new heights and celebrating National Tequila Day “Top Gun” style with Avión tequila. The FlexMex taqueria will be offering $10 flights of three (1 oz.) Avión pours including Silver, Reposado, A<em>ñ</em>ejo and Espresso varieties. Flights will be served ready for takeoff on an Avión-branded wooden paddle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHERE: </strong><br />All locations of Tin Lizzy’s Cantina, including 10 in Georgia and two in South Carolina, located in Columbia and Greenville. For more information and location addresses, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746137000&usg=AFQjCNFTsD8jqXZ7oW54bx3Q-iJnUn9FFA" href="http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/" target="_blank">tinlizzyscantina.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>DETAILS: </strong><br />Tin Lizzy’s Cantina offers delicious FlexMex cuisine. For the unfamiliar, FlexMex resembles Tex-Mex, but is comprised and influenced by many cultures, and is also an attitude or experience that evokes a feeling of belonging and pure awesomeness. Known for fun food with unique flavors, the Atlanta-born and -based restaurant and bar serves more than 25 soft tacos, quesadillas, specialty skillets and more. Diners can customize their meal with a variety of fresh ingredients and enjoy one of the many specialty margaritas or cocktails from the bar.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>Discussion and Networking Event July 25 at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_695491900" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span> Night Brewing<br />Includes Debut of Hospitality Job Board </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA– Keeping up with the latest technological advances is one of the key challenges facing Atlanta’s food and beverage industry, especially when it comes to staffing. To help hospitality workers understand those challenges and advances, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.noshtalks.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746162000&usg=AFQjCNHrIRlJTYBiVnNyFisvYVt0XDUAuQ" href="http://www.noshtalks.com/" target="_blank">Nosh Talks</a>, the networking organization for the city’s restaurant industry, is hosting the Restaurant NEXT Technology & Staffing Panel. This can’t-miss event takes place <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_695491901" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday, July 25</span></span>, at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://mondaynightbrewing.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746162000&usg=AFQjCNEYEVoZfXb4eGX1AK51LLDtuzWkpA" href="http://mondaynightbrewing.com/" target="_blank"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_695491902" style="border: none !important; cursor: inherit !important; position: static !important; top: -2px; z-index: auto !important;"><span class="aQJ" style="border: none !important; cursor: inherit !important; position: static !important; top: 2px; z-index: auto !important;">Monday</span></span> Night Brewing</a> (670 Trabert Ave. NW) from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_695491903" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2 p.m. to 5 p.m.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Nosh Talks is teaming up with <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.payandsplit.com/forrestaurants/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746162000&usg=AFQjCNFgsJJKOyrq067WKD99wp-6UljhpQ" href="http://www.payandsplit.com/forrestaurants/" target="_blank">SPLIT</a>, the platform that allows users to pay restaurant and bar bills from their mobile devices, to host the event, which includes light bites and signature beers from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_695491904" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span> Night Brewing. Available online through <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/restaurant-next-technology-staffing-tickets-26173269955&source=gmail&ust=1468032746162000&usg=AFQjCNECxHlxzN6O_44AxuFySusf5c27fg" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/restaurant-next-technology-staffing-tickets-26173269955" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a>, tickets are $15 for industry members and $35 for non-industry guests.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Coming from both a restaurant and restaurant technology background, I cannot overstate how important technology is in the hospitality space,” says Nosh Talks founder Karen Pagano. “There is technology for everything, from front of house to back and all the way to staffing. Questions arise about what technology is the most important, what is my neighbor using and how is it working for them. Those are some of the questions we plan to answer.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Nosh Talks is also partnering with <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://culinaryagents.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746162000&usg=AFQjCNE5hgiKEqT6J5ebNwSuYIJqABO6cA" href="https://culinaryagents.com/" target="_blank">Culinary Agents</a>, a professional networking and job matching website for the food, beverage and hospitality industry, to launch an Atlanta job board on the Nosh Talks website. The page will make its debut during the Restaurant NEXT event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Culinary Agents is bringing the best practices from some of the top restaurateurs and chefs across the country to address the talent-sourcing challenges unique to Atlanta,” says Alice Cheng, founder and CEO. “Coming together as a community to discuss and address obstacles is a great way to discover new technologies that can or already work well.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Restaurant NEXT discussion features the following panelists:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Toby Franklin – partner and COO of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.fordfry.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746162000&usg=AFQjCNGGuRvbaBSyLOuWcfmq_yBkJKoU1w" href="http://www.fordfry.com/" target="_blank">Ford Fry Restaurants</a></span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Brian Lewis – owner of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.ameratlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746162000&usg=AFQjCNE3Sp0E4FKAe8ELLLsr3YhTXSNdcQ" href="http://www.ameratlanta.com/" target="_blank">AMER</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bocadoatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746162000&usg=AFQjCNF4hFCAS_4amDKQHnFPVO73rkReVw" href="http://www.bocadoatlanta.com/" target="_blank">BOCADO</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bocadoburger.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746162000&usg=AFQjCNFW9zDpR4v3GnNGeAVaoxXqITz5Og" href="http://www.bocadoburger.com/" target="_blank">BOCADO Burger </a> </span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bocadoatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746162000&usg=AFQjCNF4hFCAS_4amDKQHnFPVO73rkReVw" href="http://www.bocadoatlanta.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Todd Rushing - partner at <u>Concentrics Restaurants</u></span></a></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bocadoatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746162000&usg=AFQjCNF4hFCAS_4amDKQHnFPVO73rkReVw" href="http://www.bocadoatlanta.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Daniel Dorfman – co-founder and CMO of SPLIT</span></a></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bocadoatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746162000&usg=AFQjCNF4hFCAS_4amDKQHnFPVO73rkReVw" href="http://www.bocadoatlanta.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Alice Cheng - founder and CEO of Culinary Agents</span></a></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bocadoatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1468032746162000&usg=AFQjCNF4hFCAS_4amDKQHnFPVO73rkReVw" href="http://www.bocadoatlanta.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Nick Miller - co-founder and CEO of <u>Gather Technologies</u></span></a></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"Technology helps us see the performance of our restaurants in a snapshot so we can make real-time adjustments,” says Lewis. “It’s a valuable tool in providing sincere hospitality to our guests, and I look forward to a lively discussion about how all of us in the Atlanta hospitality community can best put it to work."</span><br />
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<i>The weekend-long event will be held at Deep South Farm, Engelheim Vineyards and Fainting Goat Vineyards & Winery in North Georgia</i></div>
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<b>ATLANTA</b> - The Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will be the beneficiary of the Deep South Wine & Music Festival taking place August 26 – 28 at Deep South Farm in the scenic mountains of Ellijay in North Georgia. The festival will feature a weekend filled with wine tastings, nouveau mountain cuisine and live music at three picture perfect locations: Deep South Farm, Engelheim Vineyards and Fainting Goat Vineyards & Winery. <br />
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The festival will begin Friday, August 26 with a Dinner in the Vines, a fine wine tasting and intimate dining experience at the Engelheim Winery, where the owner will guide guests through perfect pairings of their wine specialties and food crafted by Gerard Monte and Hector Rosano of Madeline's Coast 2 Coast Catering. On Saturday, VIP patrons and sponsors will experience an exclusive hour of culinary delights from chef Laura Rogers of C. Parks Catering & Events, as well as wine and a special live music performance in Deep South Farm's open and rustic barn. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., The Grand Wine Tasting will include sampling and sipping on local food and wine while listening to live music played on a festival stage from headliner Gretchen Peters, Athens, Georgia-based country group, LAUGHLIN, Nashville newcomer Taylor Loren and high-energy bluegrass band, The Accomplices. The weekend will conclude on Sunday with a Bluegrass Brunch at Fainting Goat Vineyards & Winery. <br />
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"Research has shown that music enriches the lives of many Alzheimer's and dementia sufferers. The sound of music helps them remember and reconnect with the memories that have been lost to the disease," said Leslie Gregory, president & CEO – Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter. "The proceeds from this event will play a role in supporting the North Georgia region, helping to fund programs and services for local families who are facing the deadly disease," she added. <br />
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The owners of Deep South Farm have been closely affected by Alzheimer's disease and were happy to lend their name to an event hosted by the Alzheimer's Association. "This group have been long-time advocates for the Alzheimer's Association and are happy to have this event on their farm to raise awareness and funds to fight and end Alzheimer's," said Gregory. "We are thrilled to see this wine and music event come to life and know that the proceeds of such a fun event will be reinvested in the community to help those living with the disease."<br />
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The 2016 Deep South Wine & Music Festival Schedule of Events follows: <br />
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Friday, August 26 – Dinner in the Vines<br />
Engelheim Winery - 6:30 p.m.<br />
Wine pairing with a four course meal<br />
$125 per ticket<br />
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Saturday, August 27 – VIP Tasting <br />
Deep South Farm - 6:30 p.m. <br />
Celebrity Chef, culinary delights, wine & music<br />
$125 per ticket <br />
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Saturday, August 27 – Grand Wine Tasting<br />
Deep South Farm - 7:30 p.m.<br />
Variety of wines, local food & live music<br />
$75 per ticket <br />
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Sunday, August 28 – Bluegrass Brunch<br />
Fainting Goat Vineyards & Winery Noon<br />
Variety of wines, local food and & live music. <br />
$50 per ticket <br />
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Weekend Pass<br />
Entrance to Dinner in the Vines, VIP tasting, Grand Wine Tasting & Bluegrass Brunch<br />
$300 per ticket <br />
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To learn more about the Deep South Wine & Music Festival and purchase tickets, visit <a href="http://t3096123.icpro.co/track.aspx?id=460%7C2F3E3B%7C4D72%7C128F%7CE4%7C0%7C170%7C1%7C4C3BD525&destination=http%3a%2f%2fwww.deepsouthfest.org%2f&dchk=6BCE6DCF">www.deepsouthfest.org</a>.<br />
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Alzheimer's Association®<br />
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. It is the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research. The Association's mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer's. Visit <a href="http://t3096123.icpro.co/track.aspx?id=460%7C2F3E3B%7C4D72%7C128F%7CE4%7C0%7C171%7C1%7C4C3BD525&destination=http%3a%2f%2fwww.alz.org%2fgeorgia%2f&dchk=59E820CC">alz.org/Georgia</a> or call <a href="tel:800-272-3900">800-272-3900</a>. Connect on <a href="http://t3096123.icpro.co/track.aspx?id=460%7C2F3E3B%7C4D72%7C128F%7CE4%7C0%7C172%7C1%7C4C3BD525&destination=https%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2falzga&dchk=78267FD1">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://t3096123.icpro.co/track.aspx?id=460%7C2F3E3B%7C4D72%7C128F%7CE4%7C0%7C173%7C1%7C4C3BD525&destination=https%3a%2f%2ftwitter.com%2falzga&dchk=323DAE8A">Twitter</a>. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What were you up to the first weekend of June? If your plans didn't include attending the 6th annual Atlanta Food and Wine Festival & eating to your belly's content, then you no doubt, missed out on one of the largest food-filled events in the South! With talented chefs from all over the South showcasing their incredible skills & delectable bites, this event was THE place to be to learn, wine & dine with some of the finest Southern chefs, mixologists and artisans in the industry! Fortunately, this was my 3rd AFWF & as always, I had an unbelievable time eating my way through the tasting tents and chatting with the likes of notable Atlanta chefs including Jonathan and Justin Fox of Fox Bros BBQ. With the sun shining ever so bright on the gorgeous new event location in Piedmont Park, attendees really couldn't have asked for better weather to be honest. And even then, if the weather on this Saturday afternoon were anything like the flash flood weather that Sunday's attendees at last year's event experienced, it would've still been worth every single penny! Regardless, I can confidently say that the Atlanta Food and Wine Fest is a MUST attend event for every true ATLien in the city & that I'm so blessed and proud to live in such a huge foodie city filled wonderfully hospitable people and even better food! The type of experience you get here is one that's simply unforgettable-I mean, where else are you able to meet and chat with some of your favorite Southern chefs, get to try over 50+ items from various restaurants/vendors and double fist endless amounts of alcoholic beverages with no one judging you?! I mean, what more could you ask for? That's what I thought! ;) Just before I begin though, I just want to give a HUGE thanks to the lovely crew over at 360 Media for inviting me to cover AFWF again this year! It's always an event that I look forward to every year & one that I absolutely love sharing with you all here on BV!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Hot Chicken Jambonettes from Hattie's B</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Biscoff Pop in a sea of Biscoff Cookies!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Sweet Goat Milk Caramels & Sauces from Fox Point Farms (AL)</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆2nd Half of the Tasting Tents</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Grilled Wings from Fox Bros BBQ</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Jael and Dan Rattigan from French Broad Chocolate Lounge</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I don't know about ya'll, but my gut is absolutely busted looking at all of these pictures again </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">AND</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> this wasn't even the half of it! I couldn't even begin to tell you about all of the foods that I ate even if I had wanted to because I either 1) ate too fast or 2) ate so much that I don't remember. However, I do know and can attest to the fact that there was absolutely nothing I ate that I didn't like! All of these restaurants are bringing their A-games and poker faces to the table, AFWF is some serious business-It's where the best of the best come to play, sort of like playing in the World Series of Poker....but for food, which is where the PNC branded chips came in, allowing attendees to vote for their favorite dish! </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Having to juggle my phone, handbag and plates of food made snapping pictures difficult, but I hope that from these alone, you'll be able to tell just how organized & tasty this annual event is each and every year! Although I wasn't able to attend any of the classes I had originally wanted to due to some personal, last minute family emergencies, I can tell from pictures that they all looked like a blast! Hopefully next year, I'll get the chance to attend a few classes that I'm eyeing to make up for not attending any this year. I seriously cannot wait to see what 2017 will bring---the chefs, the classes & so much more, I've only got 3 words to say: BRING IT ON!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Skip breakfast and lunch-you're going to be stuffed silly by the time you leave so come on an empty stomach!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆If you plan on drinking, make sure you use a ride sharing service like Uber or Lyft-Drinking and driv<span style="font-family: inherit;">ing is NEVER okay! SAFETY first, ALWAYS!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Unless you absolutely HAVE to, slow down on the alcohol. Don't waste your stomach space on liquor because the food here is unlike anything you'll find in the city!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆If you plan on checking out classes before the tasting tents on each day, make sure you register for them online beforehand if you can! These fill up FAST, so get your name on the list ASAP!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Bring a reusable bag from home-You'll be glad you did since it'll carry your bottled drinks & other freebies being handed out at the event!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Most importantly, HAVE FUN! Want seconds? DIVE IN! Just be careful because there's more food being served than you know & you want to make sure you get a taste of it all!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Were you able to attend this year's Atlanta Food and Wine Festival? What seminars did you attend and/or what was your favorite bite from this year's event? I'd love to hear your thoughts!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">FTC: Although this was a media event, I will alway provide an honest review and experience of this event.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">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!</span></i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238343995088734478.post-29080034089982482502016-06-11T15:17:00.002-07:002016-06-11T15:17:51.543-07:00New Spring/Summer Menu at Marlow's Tavern Sandy Springs<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hey readers,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last Thursday evening, my guest & I were invited to sample the new spring/summer menu at the Marlow's Tavern located in The Prado shopping center in Sandy Springs (a HUGE thank you & shout out go to Emily & ML+A and Marlow Tavern teams), one of the many MT locations throughout GA. From their humble beginnings, with the first location in Alpharetta, GA in November of 2004, they've certainly come a long way since then with 21 restaurants now, 16 of which are in Georgia and 5 throughout Florida. With over 30+ years of culinary and hospitality experience, Co-Founder/Executive Chef John Metz, is changing the way customers perceive tavern fare by not only making it affordable, but also by creating seasonal dishes that change depending on the availability of fresh and local ingredients, or shall we say ingredient-focused cuisine. And as if the years behind the kitchen weren't enough, Metz brings some pretty impressive credentials to the table as well. He graduated at the top of his class while attending the Culinary Institute of America and has worked at notable New York restaurants such as Tribeca Grill, Park Avenue Cafe and The 21 Club to name a few. Additionally, Metz served on the team representing Carlson Restaurants Worldwide, a franchisor of T.G.I. Friday's, and has been an integral part in developing Samba Room, Italian's and Front Row Sports Grill brands. And if you still didn't think that was enough to make you want to grab your keys and speed on over to your nearest Marlow's Tavern location, it's also worth noting that Metz is also very involved with the community and Sterling Hospitality as a whole, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for local community organizations every year! So let me ask, what's holding you back from coming here? If you ask me, absolutely nothing! You've got a chef who knows what he's doing in the kitchen, has the credentials to back it up and has a kind, charitable heart-all of which are a HUGE win in my book! Plus, he's got a top notch staff who will go above and beyond to make your experience one of a kind! So, after an early week day shopping trip, my sister & I were ready to dive right in and check out the newest menu at our favorite chef-inspired tavern in the city!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">☆Fresh Burrata Mozzarella (Fresh Belgiolioso Burrata, Roast Tomato & Eggplant Caponata, Toasty </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ciabatta and Parslied Olive Oil): 2016 has been the year of burrata for me! If it's on the menu, I order it without any reservations because there's just no such thing as bad burrata, am I right (and if there is, I take that back!)? Marlow's take on this classic Italian dish is downright sinful & delicious! The burrata, which is essentially a pouch consisting of mozzarella and cream, was absolutely divine and mouthwatering in that it was silky, creamy and had a mouth-in-your-mouth type of consistency. Paired with the tangy and savory eggplant caponata with ripened tomatoes, this dish showcases the best summer vegetables & ingredients in one!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Crispy Chicken Milanese (Panko Crusted Chicken, Baby Arugula, Italian Parsley, Shaved Asiago, Roma Tomato, Lemonette, Fresh Lemon and Pine Nuts): Delicious chicken breast pounded thin, covered in panko breading and fried to perfection, the crispy chicken paired incredibly well with the light and refreshing arugula salad and freshly ripened tomatoes. The lemon added a welcomed, summery touch to this dish as well.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As you can probably tell, my sister & I had yet another unbelievable dining experience here! Although you can typically find us snapping pics & eating at both their Dunwoody and Duluth locations, venturing out to the Sandy Springs location was just as fun & proved that their quality is consistent and top notch across the board. I've personally dined at 11 of their 16 Georgia locations and can absolutely swear that I've never had an average or below par experience at any of them! From the moment we entered, we were immediately greeted by one of the many friendly hostesses and seated at one of the available comfy leather booths. Our server, Mia, did an impeccable job taking care of us throughout the evening. She was personable, welcoming, unbelievably attentive and sweet. She walked us through the menu and made recommendations based upon the newest items that were on the menu for the season. Additionally, despite how crowded the restaurant was on a Thursday evening, Mia never once rushed us or made us feel like we were a burden to her, which we certainly appreciated. From start to end, service was simply fantastic-we couldn't have asked for anything better because Mia was such a superstar! While we were dining, Rob (general manager) stopped by our table, introduced himself and chatted with us about how we were enjoying our meal-despite the crowd, it was awesome seeing him walk around to other tables and talking with the customers, some thing you don't see that often these days! Moving on to the decor, it's similar to their other locations, which I personally like because I consider Marlow's like my second home. The gorgeous dark wooden furniture, black sofas and dimmed lighting add to its upscale tavern vibe and exudes a mysterious, yet seductive and relaxing environment. The consistency contributes to the comfortable, homely feel you get when you step foot into any one of their restaurants & their seasonally changing menu just takes it to the next level. So, whether you're in the mood to grab some grub & brew with the guys to catch a sports game, meeting up with your gal pals over their vast selection of wines and cocktails, or simply bringing your family in for a nice, relaxing and affordable lunch or dinner, Marlow's is the answer. They're one of those "any time, any day" type of establishments-you know, the BEST kinds because they open at lunch, close late (11p-1a), offer amazing comfort foods & are just the whole package! I have to admit, I consider myself to be pretty spoiled in that I live within a 10-15 mile radius of 3-4 Marlow's Tavern locations---trust me, this is dangerous, but so worth it! Now, what're you waiting for? If you haven't </span>dined<span style="font-family: inherit;"> with them before, you've got to get on over there and experience what they have to offer for yourself & check out their new spring/summer menu while you're at it before it goes away for good! I promise, once you go Marlow's, you never go back! Thank you again to Emily & the ML+A and Marlow's Tavern teams, especially Mia and Rob, for inviting my guest & I out for yet another applause-worthy experience at Marlow's! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA:</strong> The brother and sister team behind the original <strong><em>Fishmonger</em></strong> restaurant, <strong><em>Tin Can Fish House & Oyster Bar</em></strong> and <strong><em>Teela Taqueria</em></strong> (the latter two restaurants celebrating their seventh year anniversary this year in City Walk at Sandy Springs) are adding two new restaurants to their growing stable -- along with another brother. <strong>Harry Panagopoulos</strong> will join his older siblings, <strong>Arte Antoniades</strong> and <strong>Nik Panagopoulos</strong>, in the launch of <strong>Teela Restaurant Group’s</strong> new Greek counter service concept, <strong><em>Filo’s</em></strong>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Opening June 2016 in Chastain Square</strong>, <em>Filo’s</em> (Greek for “friends”) will be a neighborhood casual diner with patio service, offering unprocessed spitfire rotisserie lambs, pork and chicken, each carved up and served in pita breads. For the omnivores, <em>Filo’s</em> will also offer roasted vegetable pitas, salads and traditional Greek foods such as spanakopita and tiropita, served Greek mezze style.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>In July 2016</strong>, Arte and Nik will bring <strong><em>Tin Can Oyster Bar</em></strong> to the former location of <em>Shucks Oyster and Wine Bar</em> in <strong>Town Brookhaven</strong>. Unlike its Sandy Springs’ sister location, which features a full menu of seafood items, the Brookhaven iteration of Tin Can will mostly be about the oyster – east coast oysters, west coast oysters, baked oysters, and seasonal, raw oyster varieties for the true oyster connoisseur. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As man cannot live by oyster alone, the menu will also include an eclectic selection of open-faced toasties: toasties with white anchovies, chopped pimento olives and shaved radish; toasties with diced Ahi tuna tartare, red onions avocado in an olive oil vinaigrette; toasties with traditional vine ripe tomatoes diced in garlic, olive oil shaved Parma cheese; and several more that all demand a sampling. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Atlanta has been so very good to us and has warmly welcomed every restaurant concept my sister and I have created in our 21 years here,” said Nik Panagopoulos. “We’re excited to see our Teela Restaurant Group growing, adding our younger brother to our team, and bringing to Atlanta diners more of our vision of how good, inexpensive food should taste when you don’t sacrifice quality or creativity.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> (June 8, 2016) – There's a lot of heat coming from the kitchen at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bellina-alimentari.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705553678000&usg=AFQjCNFdyow_1y6-FudItAshk3N3uMJIgw" href="http://www.bellina-alimentari.com/" target="_blank">Bellina Alimentari</a>, and it's not just because it's summer. Executive chef Gizzy Barton has joined the popular Ponce City Market restaurant team, making a fierce foursome of females along with owner Tal Baum, creative director Alice Noel Fabi and general manager Bethany Thompson. Barton honed her culinary skills under the attentive tutelage of dynamo Atlanta chef Kevin Rathbun, serving as sous chef at Rathbun's and helping him open Italian-infused KR SteakBar. No stranger to the Atlanta culinary scene, she also gained rich sous and line chef experience at Restaurant Eugene and South City Kitchen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“What I love about Gizzy is she strongly believes in our philosophy of food as a way of life,” Baum notes. “She is excited about spending time with our customers and inspiring them with traditional Italian cooking presented in an easy, approachable way.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Barton plans to sample her way through the menu before applying her deft Italian touch. “Like Tal, I believe in taking a seasonal approach to food preparation. I’m looking forward to incorporating even more fresh produce from our local farmers into our summer selections.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you ask Barton her favorite menu items at Bellina, she’ll cite the pappardelle with Bolognese and the Market’s charcuterie and cheese section. “Our pappardelle is a classic; something that everyone enjoys,” she says. “Give me a picnic basket filled with a little meat, a little cheese, olives and some fresh vegetables, and I’m happy, too.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">An Atlanta native, Barton credits her father with igniting the spark that culminated in her decision to attend Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Atlanta. “My father was very passionate about food and cooking for us,” she says. “He used to take my sister and me shopping at Your DeKalb Farmers Market. Although I remember initially being terrified of the live blue crabs, by the time I was in first grade he had taught me how to deconstruct them and showed me just how delicious they were. The sights and smells of those days are the reason I still enjoy grocery shopping. There’s always something new to see and try.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Of all the lessons gleaned from her mentors, one stands out as Barton takes on her new role. “In the midst of the hustle and bustle of an evening, my goal is to stay calm. I was taught, ‘your job is easy; all you have to do is make it taste good.’ That’s exactly what I plan to do.”</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Bellina Alimentari</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bellina Alimentari, which loosely translates to "lovely specialty food store," was founded on the belief that every meal should be an amazing experience, and quality and ethics never need to be compromised in the pursuit of value. Italian food as a way of life means that each dish is tasty, fresh, whole and balanced. The menu at Bellina Alimentari changes seasonally to reflect the availability of produce from local farmers. Meat is sourced from farms where every animal is respected, treated humanely and pasture raised. Located at 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, in the Central Food Hall of Ponce City Market, Bellina Alimentari is delicious, fair and affordable. For additional information and updates, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bellina-alimentari.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705553678000&usg=AFQjCNFdyow_1y6-FudItAshk3N3uMJIgw" href="http://www.bellina-alimentari.com/" target="_blank">bellina-alimentari.com</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/bellinaalimentari/info?tab%3Doverview&source=gmail&ust=1465705553678000&usg=AFQjCNFodb-6P8X_1sDLfOhNk801qsnS7Q" href="https://www.facebook.com/bellinaalimentari/info?tab=overview" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://instagram.com/bellinaalimentari/&source=gmail&ust=1465705553678000&usg=AFQjCNGmj6RjsKG8ewak9tc-xpidZxViLA" href="https://instagram.com/bellinaalimentari/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/bellinaatlanta&source=gmail&ust=1465705553678000&usg=AFQjCNHwZogFQeSj7pPNJdYj3GOBrCboag" href="https://twitter.com/bellinaatlanta" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or call <a href="tel:404-330-9933" target="_blank" value="+14043309933">404-330-9933</a>.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlanta Street Food & Music Festival Heads to Stone Mountain Park<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Annual event offers food and fun in support of the Giving Kitchen </i><i>on Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12</i><i><u></u><u></u></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>ATLANTA</b>- Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the Atlanta Street Food & Music Festival rolls into its new location at Stone Mountain Park on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_665141654" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday June 11</span></span>,<sup></sup>from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_665141655" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">noon to 8 p.m.</span></span> and Sunday, June 12, from<sup> </sup>10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Atlanta’s food truck fanatics and music enthusiasts will experience a weekend dedicated to the city’s finest food truck fare, live musical guests, DJs and artisans during this fun-filled event. Artists slated for entertainment pleasure include headliners Vertical Horizon, Vivian Green and Bilal. Finishing out the entertainment roster are local favorites Gritz & Jelly Butter Band, the Velvet Stones, Atlanta Funk Society, Wasted Potential Brass Band and up to 12 more local bands and performers throughout the weekend. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Renowned as Atlanta’s first event dedicated to street cuisine, the Festival is proud to announce that a portion of event proceeds will support the Giving Kitchen, the beloved culinary charity with the unique mission of providing crisis grants to members of Atlanta’s restaurant community facing unanticipated hardship.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To provide guests with the complete festival experience, a diverse selection of craft beer, cocktails, wine and the ever-popular “liquor lemonade” will be available for purchase. More than 50 food trucks, including <b>MIX’d UP</b>, <b>Deep South Biscuit, Five Finger Philly, Seven Seas Mediterranean Cafe, Blue Ridge Island Noodles, Low Country Lobster, Nectar Food Truck, Angelfire BBQ, Eldorado Taco, Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q, and The Bento Bus</b> will gather providing a diverse element to entice and increase the tasting pleasures and enjoyment for guests.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Thomas’® English Muffins and Bagels</b> serves as title sponsor for the 2016 event. <span style="color: black;">The Thomas'® Breakfast Tour is a 20-city tour that brings a Thomas’® food truck that’s designed to look like a toaster to outdoor festivals, races and major retailer events from coast to coast. Attendees get a taste of a “Breakfast Like No Other,” with samplings of the company’s beloved English muffins and bagels. The event also features lawn games and chances to win prizes such as free Thomas’® product and branded swag. The Thomas'® Breakfast Tour hosted its official kickoff event in the Los Angeles area on National Bagel Day on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_665141659" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">February 9</span></span>, and will continue its journey through June 2016.</span><span style="color: black;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Eblu Enterprises</b> presents the Atlanta Street Food & Music Festival this year, along with silver sponsors <b>Power Home Remodeling Group</b> and the <b>Atlanta Hawks Flight Crew</b>. Additional sponsors include bronze sponsor <b>Uber, </b>who will offer first-time riders a complimentary ride up to $20, with code “ASFMF16,”<b> </b>and <b>Lethal Rhythms Entertainment.</b><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To purchase tickets, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.atlantastreetfoodfestival.com/%23!buy-tickets/cari&source=gmail&ust=1464478856487000&usg=AFQjCNFyDQK84QddRMSq8zq2pbD5GSsO9w" href="http://www.atlantastreetfoodfestival.com/#!buy-tickets/cari" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">click here</a>. Tickets for <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_665141660" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, June 11</span></span>, are $25, tickets for <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_665141661" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, June 12</span></span>, are $20, and the weekend pass is $35. Each pass provides entry and access to the festival and musical performances. The first 3,500 ticket holders will have access to the VIP Festival Preview event on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_665141662" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, June 9</span></span>, from 5 to <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_665141664" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 p.m.</span></span> Parking is an additional fee. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information, to see the full list of participating food trucks, become a merchant vendor, or sponsor, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.atlantastreetfoodfestival.com&source=gmail&ust=1464478856487000&usg=AFQjCNEdnLDmzp_BlB2tu3-3huaQmubTpA" href="http://www.atlantastreetfoodfestival.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.atlantastreetfoodfestival.<wbr></wbr>com</a>. Stay up-to-date with the Festival’s latest details on Facebook or by following <b>@StreetFestATL</b> and with the hashtag <b>#StreetFestATL</b>. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">GUNSHOW HOSTS “TOP CHEF” FAVORITE AND "CUTTHROAT KITCHEN" WINNER KENNY GILBERT FOR “HIRED GUNS” DINNERS ON <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_665141735" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">JUNE 12</span></span> AND 13</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– The 2016 “Hired Guns” series at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://gunshowatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855986000&usg=AFQjCNFrzEhBukDKmmn80-IUdH3Jdus2JA" href="http://gunshowatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Gunshow</a> has arguably featured the strongest lineup yet, with guest chefs like Brian Voltaggio and Vishwesh Bhatt already gracing the kitchen at award-winning chef Kevin Gillespie’s Glenwood Park restaurant. That tradition of excellence continues in June, when chef <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://chefkennygilbert.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855986000&usg=AFQjCNHT6vu0scYTUEgH6AyPzz0tI_YgXw" href="http://chefkennygilbert.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Kenny Gilbert</a> of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.undergroundkitchen.co/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855986000&usg=AFQjCNEK5BwYhWoT1UPOO2ZkCTz1C1Q_LA" href="http://www.undergroundkitchen.co/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Gilbert's Underground Kitchen</a> in Fernandina Beach, Florida, stops by on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_665141737" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, June 12</span></span> and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_665141738" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday, June 13</span></span>. Gilbert, best known for his appearance on the seventh season of “Top Chef,” where he became one of the most likeable contestants in the show’s history, will mingle with diners and share his innovative take on tropical and traditional cuisine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Restaurateur, chef, cookbook author and speaker Gillespie will be cooking alongside Gilbert both nights, along with executive chef Joey Ward and Gunshow’s renowned stable of “kitchen dudes.” A limited number of tickets are available for purchase starting at 8 a.m. on May 12 via <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.xorbia.com/events/gunshow/hired-guns-with-kenny-gilbert&source=gmail&ust=1464478855986000&usg=AFQjCNEVcf6FO2PD0rSJqNpeP1wr3lx0TQ" href="https://www.xorbia.com/events/gunshow/hired-guns-with-kenny-gilbert" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Xorbia</a>. The cost is $95 per person (not including drinks, tax and gratuity).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“My passion for cooking and creating with local ingredients is a hallmark of Gilbert's Underground Kitchen, and that same kind of passion is evident in the approach Kevin and Joey take at Gunshow,” says Gilbert. “I’m thrilled they’ve asked me to take part in the unique Gunshow experience, and I’m really looking forward to collaborating with them and the whole crew.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Gilbert displayed an enthusiasm and curiosity for cooking as a young boy in suburban Cleveland, acquiring his own small Weber grill at the age of seven. By the time he was 11, Gilbert was cooking his family’s entire Thanksgiving dinner on his own. After high school, he earned a degree in culinary arts from The Pennsylvania Culinary Institute and worked his way to chef de cuisine at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island by the age of 23.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Gilbert’s career has taken him from Florida and Sea Island, Georgia (where he oversaw four dining concepts at The Lodge Sea Island Golf Resort and cooked for the G8 Summit during President George W. Bush’s administration), to Colorado, New Jersey, Japan, Spain, France and the Caribbean. He has appeared on "The Today Show," written his own autobiography/cookbook and created a line of spice blends. He has cooked for the <em>Sports Illustrated</em> Super Bowl party and celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Samuel L. Jackson and television personality A.J. Calloway, among many others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“The best thing about these ‘Hired Gun’ events is the fresh energy and ideas that our guest chefs bring to the kitchen,” says Gillespie. “Kenny focuses on seasonal Southern cuisine, kind of like we do, but he comes at it from such a different and varied perspective. We’re all really eager to see what he’s got planned. This is going to be an exciting couple of nights.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The remaining 2016"Hired Guns" lineup is as follows:</span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_665141740" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 11-12</span></span>: Brooke Williamson of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hudsonhousebar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855986000&usg=AFQjCNGxiU6pXxF8m7ZYXAREDVOuo0V6gg" href="http://www.hudsonhousebar.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Hudson House</a> in Redondo Beach, California (Tickets on sale August 11 at 8 a.m.)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">October 23-24: Vivian Howard of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://chefandthefarmer.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855986000&usg=AFQjCNEmFWkVgk5YHEfjOeh48Yf5GerspA" href="http://chefandthefarmer.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Chef & the Farmer</a> in Kinston, North Carolina (Tickets on sale September 23 at 8 a.m.)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Gunshow is located at 9<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_665141741" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">24</span></span> Garrett Street. The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 6 to <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_665141743" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9 p.m.</span></span> Reservations are accepted but not required. Guests may park in the Glenwood Park parking lot and on the street. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gunshowatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855986000&usg=AFQjCNHQTaZRT9jTKWgAsGQjc-bdUgN9zw" href="http://www.gunshowatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">gunshowatl.com</a> or call <a href="tel:404-380-1886" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14043801886">404-380-1886</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gunshowatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855986000&usg=AFQjCNHQTaZRT9jTKWgAsGQjc-bdUgN9zw" href="http://www.gunshowatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Gunshow</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855986000&usg=AFQjCNGszSqxYZiO3StHOUPidLNFKIq4ww" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Revival</a>, his BBQ pop-up <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity&source=gmail&ust=1464478855986000&usg=AFQjCNEfQ_LJS_Wlug0QhjN8b7kXs5zHSw" href="https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Terminus City</a> and all of his <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.redbeardmerch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855986000&usg=AFQjCNEs3N3pRRUsYzuuQUspLaXBfN3fYA" href="http://www.redbeardmerch.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">merchandise</a>. The management company allows Gillespie to set comprehensive standards to ensure smart expansion, offer more internal growth opportunities for his team members and provide consulting services to other food and beverage start-ups. With the 2015 establishment of Red Beard Restaurants, Gillespie is able to continue his day-to-day interactions with diners while also pursuing his creative visions and impacting the culinary landscape of the South. The company’s offices are located in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.redbeardrestaurants.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855986000&usg=AFQjCNE6e17kaIH-xUQrGzum7BnDpFpyBA" href="http://www.redbeardrestaurants.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">redbeardrestaurants.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.zinburger.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705553349000&usg=AFQjCNF5jyOKG88zh47Uf6PsbEQZpUS28A" href="http://www.zinburger.com/" target="_blank" title="Cmd+Click or tap to follow the link">Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar</a>, the upscale burger restaurant, is giving parents an easy choice this summer: award-winning flavor for their kids without breaking the bank.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Zinburger is offering their Kids Menu for $3, normally priced at $7, though <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1612959155" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">July 31</span></span>at all 12 east coast locations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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 add a hand-spun shake or a Root Beer or Orange Cream Float. Shake flavors include double chocolate, vanilla or strawberry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">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. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since opening the East Coast’s first Zinburger in Clifton, N.J. more than five years ago to much <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/13/another-high-end-burger-arrives/&source=gmail&ust=1465705553350000&usg=AFQjCNHcn0k_tj8PAhBmMC6qCbWSPgc8Bg" href="http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/13/another-high-end-burger-arrives/" target="_blank">fanfare</a>, 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.</span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlanta-Area Restaurants Cater to Spring and Summer Celebrations</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA – Atlanta’s finest hotspots are springing into action with everything you need to host a seasonal get-together. Whether you’re celebrating a graduation or wedding, or getting the family together for a reunion this summer, the following restaurants have catering packages and private dining rooms that hit the spot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bellina-alimentari.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855747000&usg=AFQjCNEIiQObwpXA6d5_y77aRRAE4CMMeQ" href="http://www.bellina-alimentari.com/" target="_blank">Bellina Alimentari</a> at Ponce City Market caters parties that Italian dreams are made of, from an antipasti bar and panini platter to primi, secondi and dolci courses. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance; allow a week for parties of 30 or more. Private event space is also available at Bellina and includes family-style meals, cocktail events and guided tastings of olive oil, balsamic vinegar and wine. For more information and reservations, email <a href="mailto:events@bellina-alimentari.com" target="_blank">events@bellina-alimentari.com</a>. <a href="tel:404-330-9933" target="_blank" value="+14043309933">404-330-9933</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bellina-alimentari.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855747000&usg=AFQjCNEIiQObwpXA6d5_y77aRRAE4CMMeQ" href="http://www.bellina-alimentari.com/" target="_blank">bellina-alimentari.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855747000&usg=AFQjCNHX0Vn7XG-HjUT9dLoWG5ynwaVuxg" href="http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/" target="_blank">HOBNOB</a> in Midtown provides small bites like soft pretzels and warm dip to wings and more substantial meals to share. Your place or theirs, HOBNOB will make your party a success with a full <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.communitashospitality.com/hobnob/catering.html&source=gmail&ust=1464478855747000&usg=AFQjCNFwfxWK26As_UllTBNMOSWPud9CGA" href="http://www.communitashospitality.com/hobnob/catering.html" target="_blank">catering</a>menu. <a href="tel:404-968-2288" target="_blank" value="+14049682288">404-968-2288</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855747000&usg=AFQjCNHX0Vn7XG-HjUT9dLoWG5ynwaVuxg" href="http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/" target="_blank">hobnobatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">By preparing only the freshest seafood flown in daily and hand-carving all of its meats, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home&source=gmail&ust=1464478855747000&usg=AFQjCNGz5ocuKjc7F84UqGKkTAnoTJOGVw" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home" target="_blank">Ray’s in the City</a>brings an exceptional dining experience to your home, office or other venue for meetings, luncheons, dinners and any special event. Ray’s in the City has a large selection of menu packages as well as a la carte choices that can be tailored to your needs. 240 Peachtree St.; <a href="tel:404-524-9224" target="_blank" value="+14045249224">404-524-9224</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home&source=gmail&ust=1464478855747000&usg=AFQjCNGz5ocuKjc7F84UqGKkTAnoTJOGVw" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home" target="_blank">raysrestaurants.com</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://smokebellybbq.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855747000&usg=AFQjCNFevthhuDB0WiU2IlR1BtyBFYomug" href="http://smokebellybbq.com/" target="_blank">Smokebelly BBQ</a>, Atlanta’s leading purveyor of chef-crafted barbecue, serves up three tiers of mouthwatering options: “The Baron of BBQ” ($14 per person) with pulled pork and two sides of your choosing; “The Duke of Smoke” ($17 per person) with choice of two meats and three sides; and “The King of ‘Cue” ($19 per person) with choice of three meats and three sides. All three come with house barbecue sauce and sandwich buns. 128 East Andrews Drive; <a href="tel:404-848-9100" target="_blank" value="+14048489100">404-848-9100</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://smokebellybbq.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855747000&usg=AFQjCNFevthhuDB0WiU2IlR1BtyBFYomug" href="http://smokebellybbq.com/" target="_blank">smokebellybbq.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855747000&usg=AFQjCNF8lSuVjkAxqtibYu87BsWSlilGiA" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" target="_blank">Sublime Doughnuts</a> can sweeten up any occasion with custom letter-shaped doughnut treats to spell out special messages. Select flavors only. Orders require 24 hours’ advance notice. 535 10th St. and 2566 Briarcliff Road; <a href="tel:404-897-1801" target="_blank" value="+14048971801">404-897-1801</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855747000&usg=AFQjCNF8lSuVjkAxqtibYu87BsWSlilGiA" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" target="_blank">sublimedoughnuts.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For those who can't get enough of Kevin Gillespie's barbecue, Terminus City provides a Southern-style feast of smoked wonderment. With whole-hog barbecue, country-fried steak and homemade sides like fried okra, Brunswick stew and creamed corn, these meals will make your hosting skills a family favorite for years to come. Visit the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity&source=gmail&ust=1464478855747000&usg=AFQjCNEiYozi66x4H4Cz3l3i3cfwTSa52w" href="https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> for more information, and place orders by emailing <a href="mailto:terminuscity@gunshowatl.com" target="_blank">terminuscity@gunshowatl.com</a> or calling <a href="tel:404-380-1886" target="_blank" value="+14043801886">404-380-1886</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Check out <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNExvXzP5py7DLsYEshSrKHemE4P5A" href="http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/" target="_blank">Tin Lizzy's Cantina</a> for a spicier Flex-Mex fiesta with a variety of taco fixings, grilled chicken, seasoned pork, cantina salads and margarita mix (sorry, tequila not included). Deliveries require a $100 minimum order; delivery fee applies outside 10-mile radius. Prices exclude taxes and gratuity, and 24-hour notice is appreciated. For more information, email <a href="mailto:catering@tinlizzyscantina.com" target="_blank">catering@tinlizzyscantina.com</a>. <a href="tel:404-668-8757" target="_blank" value="+14046688757">404-668-8757</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNExvXzP5py7DLsYEshSrKHemE4P5A" href="http://www.tinlizzyscantina.com/" target="_blank">tinlizzyscantina.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willys.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNG2j_JPrkuksJo14Rm4XIOviQ0x_w" href="http://www.willys.com/" target="_blank">Willy's Mexicana Grill</a> provides cheese dip, guacamole, salsa, chips, burritos and crowd-pleasing catering options like build-your-own taco, fajita or nacho bars. Ten-person minimum on catering orders. For a full list of Tex-Mex flavors, view the menu at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willys.com/catering-menu&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNETikuFw42Aa9dHe6phVQntwEt4ng" href="http://www.willys.com/catering-menu" target="_blank">willys.com/catering-menu</a>. Order online or call <a href="tel:404-422-7107" target="_blank" value="+14044227107">404-422-7107</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.willys.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNG2j_JPrkuksJo14Rm4XIOviQ0x_w" href="http://www.willys.com/" target="_blank">willys.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In Roswell, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.aquablueatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNF77Csk5Qt_ybhGgVFMYfW7vkjnOQ" href="http://www.aquablueatl.com/" target="_blank">Aqua blue</a> has banquet facilities and menus ideal for large events of up to 300 guests. The patio, with updated furniture and colorful landscaping, is also perfect for large parties. Hosting a more intimate gathering? Try the Wine Room for seated groups of 40 or standing receptions of up to 70. 1564 Holcomb Bridge Road; <a href="tel:770-643-8886" target="_blank" value="+17706438886">770-643-8886</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.aquablueatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNF77Csk5Qt_ybhGgVFMYfW7vkjnOQ" href="http://www.aquablueatl.com/" target="_blank">aquablueatl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.aria-atl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNE8QYHgiW_YXsV4TIy0TVnHBMt0yA" href="http://www.aria-atl.com/" target="_blank">Aria</a> 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 newly renovated space, which now features warm gray walls, rich butter-hued drapes, glowing backlit custom mirrors and gorgeous leather banquettes. 490 East Paces Ferry Road; <a href="tel:404-233-7673" target="_blank" value="+14042337673">404-233-7673</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.aria-atl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNE8QYHgiW_YXsV4TIy0TVnHBMt0yA" href="http://www.aria-atl.com/" target="_blank">aria-atl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.atkinspark.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNGpTbbnCl1zD7LExsz1BVqFwUJufQ" href="http://www.atkinspark.com/" target="_blank">Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar</a> 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. 794 North Highland Ave.; <a href="tel:404-876-7249" target="_blank" value="+14048767249">404-876-7249</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.atkinspark.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNGpTbbnCl1zD7LExsz1BVqFwUJufQ" href="http://www.atkinspark.com/" target="_blank">atkinspark.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The intimate private room at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.cottoncalf.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNGbtGrQ8TyU35PQNyMqFIb5WYDDQA" href="http://www.cottoncalf.com/" target="_blank">Cotton Calf Kitchen</a> in historic downtown Braselton is perfect for mid-sized gatherings of up to 32 guests. The tastefully appointed space features four tables that comfortably seat eight guests each, and an exterior door for convenient outdoor access. Contact <a href="mailto:susan@cottoncalf.com" target="_blank">susan@cottoncalf.com</a>for details. 9924 Davis St.; <a href="tel:706-684-0410" target="_blank" value="+17066840410">706-684-0410</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.cottoncalf.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNGbtGrQ8TyU35PQNyMqFIb5WYDDQA" href="http://www.cottoncalf.com/" target="_blank">cottoncalf.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://gunshowatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNFpsPQZhjA3aAXGaZlvE_0tJaK2MA" href="http://gunshowatl.com/" target="_blank">Gunshow</a> doesn’t feature a private dining area, Kevin Gillespie’s nationally acclaimed restaurant does offer three tiers of group dining events. Groups of seven to 24 guests can enjoy a family-style service of eight items and two desserts selected by executive chef Joey Ward. Groups of 25 to 70 guests may buy out Gunshow for the evening for a fee based on food and beverage minimums. 924 Garrett St.; <a href="tel:404-380-1886" target="_blank" value="+14043801886">404-380-1886</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://gunshowatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNFpsPQZhjA3aAXGaZlvE_0tJaK2MA" href="http://gunshowatl.com/" target="_blank">gunshowatl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Located on the Westside under the White Provisions building, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNHB5-8_CmrqitnAgjo9wUzrEHmkTg" href="http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com/" target="_blank">Ormsby’s</a> feels like one of the city’s best-kept secrets. But 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. 1170 Howell Mill Road; <a href="tel:404-968-2033" target="_blank" value="+14049682033">404-968-2033</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNHB5-8_CmrqitnAgjo9wUzrEHmkTg" href="http://www.ormsbysatlanta.com/" target="_blank">ormsbysatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNHKCLaQb3MNEbxxYZGaQZ8FbhOdmw" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</a> in historic Crabapple provides a charming setting for your social gathering or corporate 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 corporate events. 800 Mayfield Road; <a href="tel:770-817-0161" target="_blank" value="+17708170161">770-817-0161</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNHKCLaQb3MNEbxxYZGaQZ8FbhOdmw" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">miltonscuisine.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The folks at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/index&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNFcaj_IOgDj70lqrNeBDDU8rHrzWw" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/index" target="_blank">Ray’s Restaurants</a> pride themselves on event spaces and menus that add up to memorable events. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysontheriver/home&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNFi6HjrV3Qx5qAEcL_Dt5EzLSrxOQ" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysontheriver/home" target="_blank">Ray’s on the River</a> 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. 6700 Powers Ferry Road; <a href="tel:770-955-1187" target="_blank" value="+17709551187">770-955-1187</a>. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNEHJeoq73cgndj2os-I8kR_DSkr-w" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysatkillercreek/home" target="_blank">Ray’s at Killer Creek</a> 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. 1700 Mansell Road; <a href="tel:770-649-0064" target="_blank" value="+17706490064">770-649-0064</a>. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNFzVuhjUsTE9MUrDA6m6gQUCfRGAQ" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/raysinthecity/home" target="_blank">Ray’s in the City</a> 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. 240 Peachtree St.; <a href="tel:404-524-9224" target="_blank" value="+14045249224">404-524-9224</a>. Last but not least, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysriobravo.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNF4FxKnfiwPFaca3tVrOVKzSdZAMw" href="http://www.raysriobravo.com/" target="_blank">Ray’s Rio Bravo</a> can make your event a festive occasion with its signature fresh Tex-Mex cuisine and specialty margaritas. 6450 Powers Ferry Road; <a href="tel:770-612-2829" target="_blank" value="+17706122829">770-612-2829</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNF5aKu38-9ATB9yKzH5H6iRdSC-WA" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">raysrestaurants.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kevin Gillespie's ode to Southern dining, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNHmJtK0skVvpYB1PoevvseakiHNbQ" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">Revival</a> 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 to corporate-style events of up to 100. Outdoor spaces abound on the front and side porches of the home, as well as the German beer garden-inspired backyard called Communion. 129 Church St.; <a href="tel:470-225-6770" target="_blank" value="+14702256770">470-225-6770</a>; <a href="mailto:j.r@redbeardrestaurants.com" target="_blank">j.r@redbeardrestaurants.com</a> or <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNHmJtK0skVvpYB1PoevvseakiHNbQ" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">revivaldecatur.com</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.eatatseed.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNFJKeAMqucauFsymfOVPEWmZSTSRw" href="http://www.eatatseed.com/" target="_blank">Seed Kitchen & Bar</a>, 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. 1311 Johnson Ferry Road; <strong><a href="tel:678-214-6888" target="_blank" value="+16782146888">678-214-6888</a>; </strong><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.eatatseed.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNFJKeAMqucauFsymfOVPEWmZSTSRw" href="http://www.eatatseed.com/" target="_blank">eatatseed.com</a><strong>. Next door, sister restaurant </strong><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.stemwinebar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNFFlw3GrP633aQ99K7ic233UvKNOA" href="http://www.stemwinebar.com/" target="_blank">Stem Wine Bar</a> is available for full buyouts. <a href="tel:678-214-6888" target="_blank" value="+16782146888">678-214-6888</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.stemwinebar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNFFlw3GrP633aQ99K7ic233UvKNOA" href="http://www.stemwinebar.com/" target="_blank">stemwinebar.com</a>. Newest sibling <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://driftoysterbar.com/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNEuUnMYkSj2f396BwBiniSZmOuI7g" href="http://driftoysterbar.com/index.html" target="_blank">Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar</a> 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. 4475 Roswell Road; <a href="tel:770-635-7641" target="_blank" value="+17706357641">770-635-7641</a>; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://driftoysterbar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464478855748000&usg=AFQjCNHhpMH9yMNy45aFz2OS7jh032b6-g" href="http://driftoysterbar.com/" target="_blank">driftoysterbar.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>GIVE DAD THE GIFT OF GOOD EATING THIS FATHER’S DAY</strong><br /><em>Local Restaurants Serve Up Dad-Friendly Specials and Events on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1612959156" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, June 19</span></span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– This Father’s Day, many of the Atlanta area's best restaurants are offering dad-friendly food and drink specials and bountiful brunch buffets. So on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1612959157" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, June 19</span></span>, leave the cooking and clean up to the professionals and give the man in your life the gift that matters most: time with those he loves. Be sure to call ahead for reservations!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://atkinspark.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705554187000&usg=AFQjCNGH03w85RmDcD9-p3j_GS6VIbKA_g" href="http://atkinspark.com/" target="_blank">Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar</a> in Virginia-Highland serves Sunday brunch with manly offerings such as deep-fried bacon, the fried chicken pancake sandwich and sirloin steak and eggs. Or treat your pop to dinner specials with craft beer pairings. <a href="tel:404-876-7249" target="_blank" value="+14048767249">404-876-7249</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://atkinspark.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705554187000&usg=AFQjCNGH03w85RmDcD9-p3j_GS6VIbKA_g" href="http://atkinspark.com/" target="_blank">atkinspark.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Whether your dad is an international traveler or simply enjoys Spanish cuisine, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gypsykitchenatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705554187000&usg=AFQjCNHRbQU6rZrO_NABNfv_sfTYhORmHQ" href="http://www.gypsykitchenatl.com/" target="_blank">Gypsy Kitchen</a>boasts a menu flavored with accents from Galicia to Catalonia and all points in between. You may opt to give him the full GK Experience, which serves six-eight with a five-course family-style dinner. Dad can also enjoy the restaurant’s Basque in the Sun Sunday specials on the open-air patio, with half off selected bottles of wine, $5 glasses of rosé, $4 tinto de verano, paella, a flamenco guitarist and more. <a href="tel:404-939-9840" target="_blank" value="+14049399840">404-939-9840</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gypsykitchenatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705554187000&usg=AFQjCNHRbQU6rZrO_NABNfv_sfTYhORmHQ" href="http://www.gypsykitchenatl.com/" target="_blank">gypsykitchenatl.com.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705554187000&usg=AFQjCNHTRg5yCDJ6rBkW-2AKy6vYfVx8YQ" href="http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/" target="_blank">HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern</a> is serving up a Father’s Day brunch from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1612959158" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></span>alongside such Sunday specials as half-price wings (from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1612959159" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">4 to 10 p.m.</span></span>) and $17 bottomless mimosas. Children under 12 eat for free with the purchase of an adult entrée. Enjoy live music from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1612959160" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1 to 4 p.m.</span></span> <a href="tel:404-968-2288" target="_blank" value="+14049682288">404-968-2288</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705554187000&usg=AFQjCNHTRg5yCDJ6rBkW-2AKy6vYfVx8YQ" href="http://www.hobnobatlanta.com/" target="_blank">hobnobatlanta.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If your dad loves barbecue (and what dad doesn’t?), he’ll really love the Father’s Day special at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://smokebellybbq.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705554187000&usg=AFQjCNEheDKP3gufifMdEvxpqW1slM7Ceg" href="http://smokebellybbq.com/" target="_blank">Smokebelly BBQ</a> - smoked prime rib served with asparagus amandine and creamed potatoes with asiago cheese. The $3 draft specials and Smokebelly’s usual selection of gourmet, chef-crafted staples and sides seal the deal. <a href="tel:404-848-9100" target="_blank" value="+14048489100">404-848-9100</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://smokebellybbq.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705554187000&usg=AFQjCNEheDKP3gufifMdEvxpqW1slM7Ceg" href="http://smokebellybbq.com/" target="_blank">smokebellybbq.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If your pop is the bourbon type, Buckhead gastropub <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705554187000&usg=AFQjCNF9h2pHLKumut9D1a8wY0o1yS2Mwg" href="http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/" target="_blank">The Southern Gentleman</a> is offering chef specials with hand-picked bourbon pairings in addition to its regular Sunday brunch menu of simple-yet-sophisticated favorites like ricotta and corn meal pancakes, Dixie bacon carbonara and New Orleans shrimp and grits. There will also be a whiskey education and tasting area from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1612959161" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 a.m. to 4 p.m.</span></span> where you and dad can sample and learn about your new favorite liquors. <a href="tel:404-939-9845" target="_blank" value="+14049399845">404-939-9845</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705554187000&usg=AFQjCNF9h2pHLKumut9D1a8wY0o1yS2Mwg" href="http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/" target="_blank">thesoutherngentlemanatl.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank dad for everything he’s done by treating him to a meat extravaganza. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.cottoncalf.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705554187000&usg=AFQjCNFm01R2qaYWehgUAWYt3BM_uXGqbg" href="http://www.cottoncalf.com/" target="_blank">Cotton Calf Kitchen</a>in Braselton is hosting a “Father’s Day Endless BBQ” from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1612959162" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. to 4 p.m.</span></span> with mouthwatering meats, savory sides, delectable dipping sauces and delicious desserts. Reservations are highly recommended. Cost is $42 per adult, $15 for children 12 and under. <a href="tel:706-684-0410" target="_blank" value="+17066840410">706-684-0410</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.cottoncalf.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705554187000&usg=AFQjCNFm01R2qaYWehgUAWYt3BM_uXGqbg" href="http://www.cottoncalf.com/" target="_blank">cottoncalf.com</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">In beautiful Crabapple, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705554187000&usg=AFQjCNHWffbmsrphkgtl5nZSF2AO8v0igw" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</a> promises a special prix fixe Father’s Day brunch your family won’t soon forget. Enjoy such offerings as duck and andouille sausage gumbo, Southern-fried chicken breast, blackened Atlantic salmon, basil-marinated filet mignon and chocolate peanut butter trifle, all for $32 per person ($16 for kids 12 and under). For dinner, enjoy Cajun-smoked prime rib and a Big City Swine cocktail (with bacon-infused bourbon) for $28. Or you can choose from the regular dinner menu. <a href="tel:770-817-0161" target="_blank" value="+17708170161">770-817-0161</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.miltonscuisine.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705554187000&usg=AFQjCNHWffbmsrphkgtl5nZSF2AO8v0igw" href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">miltonscuisine.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Couldn’t take dad to the beach? <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705554187000&usg=AFQjCNHsmylLgWRPNzYSiukY7ceNU-LUKg" href="http://thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">The Big Ketch</a>, Atlanta’s local beach house, is the next best thing. Both locations will be open beginning at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1612959163" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m.</span></span>, reeling in hungry fathers with fresh seafood specials and a regular menu of such favorites as Southern-fried catfish, sea scallops and Creole shrimp and grits (prices vary between brunch and dinner). Both restaurants will also feature live music from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1612959164" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 to 9 p.m.</span></span> <a href="tel:404-474-9508" target="_blank" value="+14044749508">404-474-9508</a> (Buckhead), <a href="tel:770-993-5749" target="_blank" value="+17709935749">770-993-5749</a> (Roswell), <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705554188000&usg=AFQjCNGsRRYF-VoiEgYkXZe5i6lJTNkzkg" href="http://thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">thebigketch.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/index&source=gmail&ust=1465705554188000&usg=AFQjCNGWJ8lvDFsvnpjFEE3mlxOQOEvXJw" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/index" target="_blank">Ray’s Restaurants</a> has pleasing dads down to a science. At Ray’s on the River <a href="tel:%28770-955-1187" target="_blank" value="+17709551187">(770-955-1187</a>), enjoy magnificent views of the Chattahoochee along with a stellar brunch buffet ($42.95 for adults, $21.95 for kids ages 5 to 10) from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1612959165" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></span> Meanwhile, Ray’s at Killer Creek in Alpharetta (770-649-0064) presents its signature brunch buffet ($32.95 for adults, $16.95 for kids 5 to 10) from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1612959166" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9 a.m. to 3 p.m.</span></span> For those inside the perimeter, Ray’s in the City (404-524-9224) serves its own brunch buffet ($32.95 for adults, $16.95 for kids 5 to 10) in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Each restaurant offers its own dinner menu from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1612959167" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 to 9 p.m.</span></span> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.raysrestaurants.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705554188000&usg=AFQjCNEdCYmQEtEEzoO4f7OONsFTPta1Ng" href="http://www.raysrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">raysrestaurants.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">[From Morgan at The Big Ketch]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>THE BIG KETCH SALTWATER GRILL CELEBRATES SUMMER WITH A SOUTHERN KETCH SOIR</strong><strong>È</strong><strong>E</strong></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Low Country Boil, Live Music, Oysters, Tiki Cocktails, Outdoor Games and More!</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHAT:</strong> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705553316000&usg=AFQjCNFHRd7JUtXLiC7qCRsKLLoRI80Ycg" href="http://www.thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill Canton Street</a> is ready to celebrate the arrival of summer with a Southern Ketch Soirée! Feast on all-you-can-eat oysters and a low-country boil with shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage, corn and potatoes. Enjoy live music, lawn games and more at Roswell’s local beach house. Tickets can be purchased <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southern-ketch-soiree-low-country-boil-tickets-25605208869&source=gmail&ust=1465705553316000&usg=AFQjCNHtDNR3pNSZyNjB4o4kj6hSq_tP0w" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southern-ketch-soiree-low-country-boil-tickets-25605208869" target="_blank">online</a> for $39.95 per person (excluding tax). Tiki cocktails and $5 mojitos and margaritas will also be available for purchase.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHEN: </strong><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1612959126" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2 to 4 p.m.</span></span> on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1612959127" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, June 25, 2016</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong> WHERE:</strong> The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> 1105 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <a href="tel:%28770%29%20993-5749" target="_blank" value="+17709935749">(770) 993-5749</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705553316000&usg=AFQjCNFHRd7JUtXLiC7qCRsKLLoRI80Ycg" href="http://www.thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">thebigketch.com</a></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Who doesn't love a day at the beach? That's the spirit behind <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705553316000&usg=AFQjCNFHRd7JUtXLiC7qCRsKLLoRI80Ycg" href="http://www.thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill</a> – 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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.thebigketch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705553316000&usg=AFQjCNFHRd7JUtXLiC7qCRsKLLoRI80Ycg" href="http://www.thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">thebigketch.com</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">AUS ALPENZ COCKTAIL DINNER HEADS TO STEM WINE BAR <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1612959133" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">JUNE 27</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Doug Turbush’s Seed Kitchen & Bar, Stem Wine Bar and Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hosts Five-Course Feast with Tantalizing Cocktails </span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHAT:</strong> Join Seed Kitchen & Bar, Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar and Haus Alpenz this June for a luxurious five-course meal at Stem Wine Bar. Experience owner/chef Doug Turbush’s delicious menu paired perfectly with refreshing spirits from beverage managers/mixologists David Peek and Jose Pereiro's cocktail selections using spirits from the portfolio of Hauz Alpenz. Nicole Ciani of Haus Alpenz and Tristan Andersen of Quality Wine & Spirits will join us for the evening to discuss the spirits used. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seed-kitchen-bar-and-haus-alpenz-cocktail-dinner-tickets-25864999911&source=gmail&ust=1465705553418000&usg=AFQjCNH38_a4qIixcHPDa_KTaqk5HtV5Hw" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seed-kitchen-bar-and-haus-alpenz-cocktail-dinner-tickets-25864999911" target="_blank">Tickets</a> are $99 per person.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHEN: </strong><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1612959134" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday, June 27, 2016</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHERE:</strong> Stem Wine Bar</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> 1311 Johnson Ferry Rd Suite 516</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Marietta, GA 30068</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.stemwinebar.com/&source=gmail&ust=1465705553418000&usg=AFQjCNGvQhgxYRTFEsDykHj3vpilu-C8cQ" href="http://www.stemwinebar.com/" target="_blank">www.stemwinebar.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHO: </strong>Owner/chef Doug Turbush of Seed Kitchen & Bar, Stem Wine Bar and Drift </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fish House & Oyster Bar in partnership with Haus Alpenz.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>MENU</strong>: <strong><u>1st Course</u></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Arctic Char Sashimi</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Trout Roe | Lemon Emulsion | Dill | Horseradish</span></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cocchi Americano, House-made Ginger-Lemon Syrup, Lemon Juice, Rocks</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">2nd Course</span></u></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Grilled Quail</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Goat Cheesecake | Balsamico</span></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hayman's Royal Dock Gin, Cardamaro, Strawberry Cardamom Black Pepper Syrup, Lemon Juice, Aromatic Bitters, Chilled Up</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">3rd Course</span></u></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Pineapple Soy-Glazed Pork Belly</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jalapeño | Pineapple | Allspice Crème Fraiche</span></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Smith & Cross Rum, Kronan Swedish Punsch, Taylor's Velvet Falernum, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Orgeat, Lime</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">4th Course</span></u></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Veal Loin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Corn Purée | Chantrelles | Cippolini | Fried Sweetbreads</span></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Scarlet Ibis Rum, Demerara Sugar Syrup, Peychaud's Bitters, Aromatic Bitters, Absinthe, Chilled Up</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">5th Course</span></u></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cannoli</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Vanilla Bourbon Marscapone | Pistachio | Chocolate</span></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Cocchi Barolo Chinato, Bourbon, House-made Cold brew Coffee Soda, </span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Rocks</span></em></strong></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">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} </span></i><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">gmail {dot} com-Thanks!</span></i></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238343995088734478.post-87201268404520433352016-05-29T14:16:00.000-07:002016-06-10T22:19:55.792-07:00REVIEW: Jack's Pizza and Wings (Atlanta, GA)<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hey readers,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I just wanted to apologize in advance for the lack of posts on my blog lately! I've been incredibly busy and unfortunately, blogging just hasn't been at the top of my to-do list. As much as I love exploring this beautiful city and sharing some of the best eats you'll find here, blogging about all of my adventures can get incredibly overwhelming at times, especially when I travel, which explains why you'll find me posting more on </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bellavivere/" style="font-family: inherit;">Instagram</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. After doing some thinking and listening to a few awesome suggestions from fellow friends and family members, I decided that it's time to switch things up here on BV. So, in order to crank out more posts for ya'll in the future, I'm going to significantly cut down the wording to keep things short, sweet and straight to the point. This may mean cutting out background information, stories and other miscellaneous things I like to ramble on and on about, but I promise that if it's a fun story, I'll most definitely share it. However, if I'm covering an event or attending a tasting, I'll be sure to keep those detailed and full of pictures just like before, since so many of ya'll have let me know how much you've enjoyed me doing that!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2016 is going to be an incredible year of exciting adventures, mouthwatering eats and so much more! I honestly can't wait to share it all with you! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A few months back, a couple of my co-workers and I were in the Old Fourth Ward area of Atlanta to attend a seminar at a nearby hospital. Since the seminar didn't start until 5PM that Saturday evening, one of them suggested grabbing a late lunch so that we wouldn't have to </span>eat <span style="font-family: inherit;">boring cafeteria food, so of course we all delightfully agreed. We wanted something relatively fast and casual, so when someone mentioned if there were any good restaurants nearby for pizza and wings, I remembered having Jack's on my list of places to eat and suggested that as a choice, which brings us to where we are now. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">♫Strawberry Lemon Pepper Wings: HOLY MOLY! These baked wings were absolutely divine! The wings themselves were juicy, fragrant and had a nice crisp to them without the feeling of oil coating your mouth, while the strawberry lemon pepper sauce just took it to the next level! Sweet & savory, it's definitely one combination that you would've never thought would work well together! That can be said for a handful of Jack's fun wing flavors too! Hands down, these were some of the BEST wings I've had in Atlanta! Now if you aren't a fan of pizza, which you'd probably be insane in the membrane if you weren't, then you've got to give their wings a try!</span><br />
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♫FOOD (4/5): Extensive menu featuring unique pizzas, wing flavors, sandwiches, appetizers, salads and more! Not your run-of-the-mill pizza joint, but a local favorite opened late nights and with great drink specials as well. Whether or not you're brave enough to get fried chicken or hot dogs on your pizza or would rather stick to a classic cheese or pepperoni, Jack's has got it all! Just make sure whatever you decide to order, you do yourself a favor and get an order of their baked wings. I promise you won't regret it!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">♫DECOR (5/5): Their storefront is SO fun to look at! What's not to love about an angry pizza monster with teeth on a navy blue painted building, along with colorful graffiti on the side of the restaurant?! That alone is a 5-star rating for me! Plus, while Jack's looks somewhat small on the outside, it's actually quite spacious inside. There's the main dining room with an extended bar right when you enter the restaurant, followed by an arcade room the further you walk in. Additionally, there's a large covered patio outside as well, which is great for big groups, especially when it's nice out. Since it was rainy and humid on the day of our visit, we opted to sit indoors, but I bet it's packed full of people outside when the weather's nice and the beers are flowing! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Overall, I'd highly recommend checking out Jack's! Their pizza and wings definitely live up to the hype (especially those wings! --I probably sound like a broken record by now!) and it's a popular local establishment within one of the many unique "villages" of Atlanta that will make you re-think "pizza" in a new, funky way! Don't worry though, if you don't like change, they've got plenty of other options for you to choose from as well!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA - <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tasteofatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118390092000&usg=AFQjCNGu2XhXnswyd-p3Mz8OZ9Qg_SzXGw" href="http://www.tasteofatlanta.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Taste of Atlanta</a>, the city’s must-do festival for food lovers, returns this fall to Midtown’s Technology Square October 21, 22 and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429556" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">23</span></span> to celebrate 15 years of serving up tastes and sips from Atlanta’s favorite restaurants and cutting-edge chefs. And this year, the food, wine, craft beer and cocktail festival is adding a fun new way to burn off those calories between forkfuls with a new Saturday 5K run, Race for the Taste. $25 advance tickets for the 2016 festival go on sale <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429560" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 28</span></span> at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.tasteofatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118390092000&usg=AFQjCNGu2XhXnswyd-p3Mz8OZ9Qg_SzXGw" href="http://www.tasteofatlanta.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">TasteofAtlanta.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The 15th annual Taste of Atlanta will feature more than 200 nibbles, noms, sips and samples from the city’s hottest, trendsetting restaurants. Participants from past years include Colletta, Gypsy Kitchen, One Eared Stag, Chai Pani, The El Felix, Rathbun's and many more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We’re thrilled to be celebrating 15 years of Taste of Atlanta in one of the country’s most vibrant cities for food,” says founder Dale DeSena. “Year after year, festivalgoers tell us they love the diversity of tastes offered, from waffles and burgers to global bites from India, Ethiopia, Spain, Italy and Vietnam. The festival has truly come to represent all of the families and professionals from across the world who call Atlanta home.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In addition to Saturday and Sunday food adventures filled with drool-worthy samples from the city’s hottest young chefs, festivalgoers can also enjoy the VIP Grand Tasting Experience, chef demonstrations, interactive panel conversations and a special Friday night kickoff party.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Over the years, the festival has become a fall tradition for friends and family to gather together and eat their way through the city, sampling the best dishes and interacting with chefs and mixologists from Atlanta’s top restaurants, all in a single weekend,” says DeSena.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Conveniently located near the North Avenue MARTA station and an Uber stop away at Tech Square, Taste of Atlanta will also offer a special room rate at the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gatechhotel.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118390092000&usg=AFQjCNH3nSYT4ErCkqHTthKlPf7CMhErnA" href="http://www.gatechhotel.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center</a>.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Holeman and Finch Public House Debuts Extended Weekend Hours<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Famed Buckhead staple from chef Linton Hopkins introduces lunch service and Sunday dinner<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>ATLANTA </b><b>– Chef Linton </b>and<b> wife Gina</b> <b>Hopkins</b> have announced the launch of lunch service at<b>Holeman and Finch Public House</b>, the team’s iconic Buckhead destination, known for its distinctive dedication to whole animal cookery and legendary double stack burger. The restaurant’s weekend lunch premieres today, Friday, May 6, at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429439" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11:30 a.m.</span></span><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Holeman and Finch unveils plans to add lunch hours to its repertoire each Friday and Saturday, in addition to its regular dinner service Monday through Saturday. Serving a menu similar to the signature selections featured on the dinner menu, guests will now have the opportunity to indulge in Holeman and Finch’s rock and roll-inspired cuisine throughout the day, from <b>deviled eggs three ways</b> and <b>buffalo chicken skins</b> to the notable <b>cheeseburger</b>.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Alongside newly introduced lunch service, Holeman and Finch also extends its Sunday hours to remain open for dinner on Sunday evenings. On Sundays, guests are welcomed to enjoy brunch from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429441" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.</span></span>, now with dinner service to follow until 10 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“I see Holeman and Finch as a vital piece in our expanding story – always creating something new, boasting innovative and interesting cuisine, and continually pushing the culinary limits. Expanded hours give us the opportunity to showcase that story and meet new guests,” explains Hopkins.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Beginning today, Friday, May 6, lunch will be served on Fridays and Saturdays at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429442" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11:30 a.m.</span></span>, with the restaurant remaining open throughout the evening until <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429443" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2 a.m.</span></span> Sunday dinner hours begin this Sunday, May 8. For more information on Holeman and Finch Public House, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.holeman-finch.com&source=gmail&ust=1463118388612000&usg=AFQjCNEJ9GqLcXU3mS1iHJwV1aqh7wrgwg" href="http://www.holeman-finch.com/" target="_blank">www.holeman-finch.com</a> or call <a href="tel:404.948.1175" target="_blank" value="+14049481175">404.948.1175</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Holeman and Finch Public House<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Holeman and Finch Public House, a classic gastropub turned modern destination from James Beard award-winning chef Linton Hopkins, presents artisanal twists on vintage dishes with a whole animal cookery philosophy alongside custom, inspired cocktails. Holeman and Finch is located at 2277 Peachtree Road and is open Monday through Wednesday, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429445" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m. until midnight</span></span>, Thursday from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429446" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m.</span></span> until 2 a.m., Friday through Saturday from 11:30 am until 2:30 am and Sunday from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429448" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11:30 am</span></span> until <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429449" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 p.m.</span></span> Reservations can be made by calling 404.948.1175.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">MARLOW’S TAVERN OPENS SECOND MARIETTA LOCATION ON <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429470" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">MAY 17</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlanta Favorite Moves Into the Sandy Plains Neighborhood</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA – <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389077000&usg=AFQjCNE1XAUFEfbj0qUChFQCbbr5zWadag" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">Marlow’s Tavern</a>, Atlanta’s favorite neighborhood tavern, is debuting its newest location at 2960 Shallowford Road in the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://edens.com/centers/GA/Marietta/Sandy-Plains-Centre&source=gmail&ust=1463118389077000&usg=AFQjCNE6s8mETr7FMv79tLmAxRZ0XPjxaQ" href="http://edens.com/centers/GA/Marietta/Sandy-Plains-Centre" target="_blank">Sandy Plains Centre</a> along with a covered outdoor patio and a delicious lineup of new spring dishes. The tavern team looks forward to bringing classic American dining and world-class hospitality to the neighborhood.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"Cobb County is an exciting place to be with the new Braves stadium coming, plus so many residential and business communities that support their local restaurants and retail stores," says John C. Metz, executive chef and co-founder of Marlow's Tavern. "We are committed to being a great neighbor in the Sandy Plains area. Our guests are really going to enjoy dining outside on our beautiful patio or getting to know our bartenders and finding a refreshing favorite on our cocktail list this spring and summer."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The launch of Marlow's spring menu is coinciding with this opening, so diners can also look forward to trying new dishes such as a Banh Mi Chicken Wrap, Pan Seared Crusted Barramundi and Firecracker Shrimp. Those join already popular salads, sandwiches, burgers and other chef-driven fare focused on fresh ingredients.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After years at the helm of Blue Moon Pizza, Matt Breska comes to Marlow's Sandy Plains location as general manager. "I'm looking forward to meeting and getting to know all of our new neighbors," says Breska. "I hope they come in soon for a classic tavern burger or to try one of our new, lighter seafood dishes as the weather warms up. Plus, our patio is definitely going to be a fan favorite!" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Beverage hospitality manager Jefferson Garrido looks to serve hand-made cocktails and a wide variety of bottled and canned brews. Marlow's signature drinks are made with fresh fruit juices, house-made simple syrups, fresh herbs and small batch liquors. Garrido also serves wines from around the world, local craft brews and national favorites.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Marlow’s Tavern Sandy Plains is open for lunch and dinner daily from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429471" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m.</span></span> The restaurant is located at 2960 Shallowford Road in Marietta. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389077000&usg=AFQjCNE1XAUFEfbj0qUChFQCbbr5zWadag" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">marlowstavern.com</a> or call <a href="tel:770-693-8278" target="_blank" value="+17706938278">770-693-8278</a>.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">About Marlow’s Tavern</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Marlow’s Tavern was established in November of 2004 with the opening of its first location in Alpharetta, Ga., and has continued to grow over the years, adding several Atlanta-area restaurants, three locations in Orlando, Fla. and one in Tampa. 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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389077000&usg=AFQjCNE1XAUFEfbj0qUChFQCbbr5zWadag" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">marlowstavern.com</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>MARLOW’S TAVERN SPRINGS INTO WARMER MONTHS WITH NEW SEAFOOD SELECTIONS</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>Atlanta’s Favorite Neighborhood Tavern Offers Lighter Fare Fit for Patio Season</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389952000&usg=AFQjCNG69H5tegns8429-RWHjXVYnVrTjw" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">Marlow’s Tavern</a> adds seasonal, chef-driven fare in the form of new seafood dishes to the menu. All Marlow’s Taverns feature a new spring/summer menu filled with affordable, gourmet items made with the freshest ingredients just in time for patio weather. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">“When temperatures begin to rise in Atlanta, our guests look for lighter meal options and patio dining,” says John C. Metz, executive chef and co-founder of Marlow’s Tavern. “Our new menu features more fresh seafood selections to give diners the opportunity to indulge in a quality, healthful meal within a comfortable and friendly neighborhood setting.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">New seafood dishes include:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“<strong>AB Style” Firecracker Shrimp: </strong>tempura fried shrimp, red bell peppers, pepperoncini, sweet chili and cracklin’ spicy sauce</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Pan Seared Crusted Barramundi:</strong> quinoa “fried rice” with edamame, baby carrots, Napa cabbage, ginger, scallion, lemon and sesame soy glaze</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Chipotle Lime Glazed Grilled Atlantic Salmon:</strong> hominy hash with sweet yellow corn, green beans, tomato and fresh cilantro with charred poblano sauce and crispy corn tortilla</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In addition to the seafood selections, Marlow’s Tavern adds new favorites such as the Banh Mi Chicken Wrap and Crispy Chicken Milanese to the menu. Guests may satisfy their sweet tooth with a decadent dessert like Marlow’s Tavern’s House-Made New York Style Cheesecake with peanut butter, milk chocolate and salted caramel on a pretzel crust.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Refreshing new cocktail selections such as the following complement the lighter fare with fruit-forward flavors and are perfect for patio sipping:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Watermelon Agua Fresca: </strong>St. George Green Chili Vodka, fresh watermelon, lime and a splash of soda</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>El Cubano:</strong> Diplomático Añejo Aged Rum, sparkling wine, fresh lime, mint, and Angostura</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information on the new spring/summer menu and Marlow’s Tavern, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389952000&usg=AFQjCNG69H5tegns8429-RWHjXVYnVrTjw" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">marlowstavern.com</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About Marlow’s Tavern</strong><br />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 restaurants and four locations in Orlando and Tampa, Florida. In 2013, <em>Nation’s Restaurant News </em>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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.marlowstavern.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389952000&usg=AFQjCNG69H5tegns8429-RWHjXVYnVrTjw" href="http://www.marlowstavern.com/" target="_blank">marlowstavern.com</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>THE BLIND PIG PARLOUR BAR HOSTS GATSBY DINNER AND PARTY FOR A CAUSE</strong><br /><em>Speakeasy Raises Money for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society<br />with Swinging Dinner and Party on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429462" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 21</span></span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> - <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://theblindpigparlourbar.com/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1463118389035000&usg=AFQjCNG9-8zVAiudwN_c09NsIV6REj2Kkg" href="http://theblindpigparlourbar.com/index.html" target="_blank">The Blind Pig Parlour Bar</a>, Buckhead’s hidden speakeasy, is pulling out all the stops to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) with a spectacular “Great Gatsby”-themed night of food, drinks and entertainment on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429463" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, May 21</span></span>. Festivities include a four-course dinner with wine pairings followed by a can't-miss party to help eliminate life-threatening blood cancers.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">First, recreate the feeling of days gone by with an elegant 1920s-inspired dinner from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429464" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">7 - 10 p.m.</span></span> The four-course dinner with wine pairings includes the following:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Deviled egg duo</strong> – one with peppered bacon and blue cheese and one with ricotta, truffle salt and pickled vegetables</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Salmon</strong><strong> tartare</strong> - cold smoked Norwegian salmon with caper, cornichon, quail egg and roe</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Bourbon braised heritage pork belly</strong> - pickled cherries, sweet potato hash, crispy kale, shaved celery, kumquat</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Wellington pot pie</strong> - braised short rib, roasted wild mushrooms, charred cipollini onions and pastry</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Meyer lemon pound cake</strong> - Meyer lemon curd, grilled grapes, red chili and poppy sour cream glaze</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Then, a roaring after-party kicks off at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429465" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10 p.m.</span></span> and swings all the way to <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429466" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2 a.m.</span></span> Enjoy the Jazz Age setting with a limited open bar all night, passed hors d’oeuvres, charity-based gaming and live entertainment from house band Fukushima Tuna.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tickets are on sale now at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://blindpiggatsby.eventbrite.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389035000&usg=AFQjCNF4IZAbPCREImkCdIM2gec2WGLykQ" href="http://blindpiggatsby.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">blindpiggatsby.eventbrite.com</a>. Two types of tickets are available, with the majority of proceeds going directly to the LLS.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The All Access Gatsby Pass ($250) - Includes four course dinner with wine pairings & access to the Gatsby Party. Also includes $50 gift card to Smokebelly BBQ.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Golden Ticket Party Pass ($50) - Includes access to the Gatsby Party which includes limited open bar and passed hors d'oeuvres.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Partner Chis Hadermann is also participating in LLS’ Man & Woman of the Year (MWOY) fundraising campaign, working to raise as much money for the organization as possible in a 10-week period. Those interested in lending their support can visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/TeamMAXIMIZE&source=gmail&ust=1463118389036000&usg=AFQjCNFCszx9s5kDaqn-qDp2lF7Qtz-tkg" href="https://www.facebook.com/TeamMAXIMIZE" target="_blank">his Facebook page</a> or donate at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.mwoy.org/pages/ga/atlanta16/chadermann&source=gmail&ust=1463118389036000&usg=AFQjCNFA9bcz0c0U2Qkch2wTncbNMoV8Tw" href="http://www.mwoy.org/pages/ga/atlanta16/chadermann" target="_blank">Hadermann’s personal MWOY page</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Blind Pig Parlour Bar is located at 128 East Andrews Drive NE in Atlanta. For more information, call <a href="tel:404-931-2169" target="_blank" value="+14049312169">404-931-2169</a> or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://theblindpigparlourbar.com/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1463118389036000&usg=AFQjCNG-BB_eAOZf2FUSR2I_JSipw31nng" href="http://theblindpigparlourbar.com/index.html" target="_blank">theblindpigparlourbar.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About Southern Proper Hospitality</strong><br />Southern Proper Hospitality is an entrepreneurial organization that values innovation, creativity and attention to detail. The mission of the team of industry leading professionals is to help shape the cultural fabric of Atlanta. Southern Proper provides a “short term escape” for diners by creating unique and distinct dining experiences that appeal to customers’ sense of adventure. Each restaurant offers a high energy, fun and entertaining atmosphere coupled with genuinely hospitable service and exceptional, high quality food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– Restaurant owners Ricky Walia and Sunny Minhas want to mesmerize diners with the sumptuous fare that has deeply colored both their childhood and adult memories, and they’re going to do it with the May 18 opening of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bombaybrasserieatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464475907298000&usg=AFQjCNF8BolUOcRufopbbgNjoize_LUTKQ" href="http://www.bombaybrasserieatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Bombay Brasserie</a> in Roswell. Following on the heels of Walia’s successful <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.mastiatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464475907298000&usg=AFQjCNErdwhUyVn2QhxTZTm2GQPEYgaRpQ" href="http://www.mastiatlanta.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Masti</a> – Fun Indian Street Eats in Toco Hills, the adventurous chef has teamed up with co-owner, partner and managing director Minhas on this new restaurant. They are not only sharing favorite traditional Indian dishes but also creating new ones by incorporating Chinese, European and American influences. Bombay Brasserie is located at 900 Mansell Road in Mansell Oaks Plaza, near the corner of Alpharetta Highway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“My idea is to bring a more upscale boutique Indian restaurant to Atlanta,” Walia says. “I’ve been having so much fun experimenting with many different foods and flavors. The menu features beloved Indian dishes like chicken tikka masala, vegetable pakoras and meat samosas, but we're also adding many innovative dishes.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Some of Walia’s new favorites include lamb chops gently spiced with cumin, coriander, garlic, ginger and chiles. He says, "After being marinated in yogurt for 48 hours, they are grilled to perfection. The tandoori salmon is also marinated in special tandoori spices and yogurt, then grilled. It’s served on a sizzling patter and melts in your mouth with that first bite.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Walia believes his mustard greens with spinach, Indian butter and cornbread will also become a big hit. Other palate pleasers on the menu include garlic seared lamb chops, pav bhaji fondue, kurkuri bhindi fries and black tiger tandoori prawns.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To help diners witness culinary creativity in action, Walia and Minhas custom-ordered two copper-encased clay tandoori ovens from Jaipur, India. “It took two and a half months to get them, but it was worth the wait,” Walia says. “Our guests have a front row seat to a great performance.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A masterful mixologist, Walia continues refining the restaurant’s creative cocktail menu. “We are infusing traditional liquors with exotic spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric and beetle leaves,” he says. “We are also offering a wide variety of local craft beer and wines.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Like sister restaurant Masti, Bombay Brasserie's atmosphere combines the best of rustic and contemporary decor, melding natural materials and traditional art pieces with India’s bright color palette. “I look forward to seeing friends gather on the 40-seat covered patio to relax with our hookah selection,” Walia says. “I also have a feeling some guests may prefer to sit inside on Friday and Saturday nights when our talented belly dancerswill have them dancing in their seats.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bombay Brasserie serves lunch and dinner seven days a week. Lunch features a buffet option, and complimentary valet is available at that time. For more information, call <a href="tel:770-299-1634" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+17702991634">770-299-1634</a> or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.bombaybrasserieatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464475907298000&usg=AFQjCNF8BolUOcRufopbbgNjoize_LUTKQ" href="http://www.bombaybrasserieatl.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.bombaybrasserieatl.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><u>Walia Hospitality Group</u></strong><br />Founded and managed by Jay and Ricky Walia, Walia Hospitality Group owns and operates Abilasha Décor, Café Bombay, CB Catering, CB Entertainment, Masti – Fun Indian Street Eats, Occasions Event Center, Signature Ballroom and Bombay Brasserie. Café Bombay has been a pioneer of authentic and traditional Indian cuisine for the past 25 years in Atlanta. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.waliahospitality.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464475907298000&usg=AFQjCNFCt1r553LMwMUKu41AyqSOnaMQ4Q" href="http://www.waliahospitality.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.waliahospitality.com</a></span></div>
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- Jazen Tea, a tea franchise company specializing in naturally made fruit teas,
announced the grand opening of a new location at 3330 Satellite Blvd. on
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of their new location, Jazen Tea will be hosting their Grand Opening Bash with
Free Giveaways on Friday, May 20. Any guests who come in from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
will receive a free 25 ounce Fruit Tea when they check in on Facebook or Yelp. <o:p></o:p></div>
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new faces and to have the opportunity to introduce ourselves to the community,”
says, Quoc Phan, president of South Bay Soup Corporation, franchisor of Jazen
Tea. “As a franchise company, we understand that it is the people within these
local communities that are the foundation of our success as a company.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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founded in San Jose, California in 2012 and is backed by their parent company,
South Bay Soup Corporation, Franchisor of Jazen Tea and Pho Hoa Noodle Soup.
Jazen Tea works with vendors to support local farmers to ensure the freshest
quality produce. All of their drinks are made with real fruit and zero
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><strong>UNSHOW HOSTS FORBES’ 30 UNDER 30 CHEF BRIAN BAXTER OF HUSK</strong></span><br /><span style="line-height: normal;"><strong>IN NASHVILLE FOR “HIRED GUNS” DINNERS ON MAY 22 AND 23</strong></span><br /><span style="line-height: normal;"><em>Sought-After Seats for Guest Chef Appearances at Kevin Gillespie’s</em></span><br /><span style="line-height: normal;"><em>Glenwood Park Restaurant on Sale April 22 at 8 a.m.</em> </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – Although <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gunshowatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389121000&usg=AFQjCNGmCizbv3LIljqnzK72wy_5FGzPYw" href="http://www.gunshowatl.com/" target="_blank">Gunshow’s</a> “Hired Guns” series has already played host to award-winning guest chefs Brian Voltaggio and Vishwesh Bhatt this year, the fun isn’t over by a long shot. The 2016 lineup continues with chef de cuisine Brian Baxter of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://husknashville.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389121000&usg=AFQjCNEPdc6ATvyqEc0bJo64wlbGZy-evQ" href="http://husknashville.com/" target="_blank">HUSK</a> in Nashville, Tennessee, who will grace the Atlanta restaurant’s kitchen on Sunday, May 22 and Monday, May 23. Diners will have the opportunity to mingle with Baxter, who was recently named one of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.forbes.com/30-under-30-2016/food-drink/%2376b5c4fd5cce&source=gmail&ust=1463118389121000&usg=AFQjCNFgHHKNO5oqfWCOvReI1CTFWQUK0g" href="http://www.forbes.com/30-under-30-2016/food-drink/#76b5c4fd5cce" target="_blank"><em>Forbes’</em> 30 Under 30</a>, and taste his cuisine while also experiencing Gunshow’s unique service style and innovative dishes.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Restaurateur, chef, cookbook author and speaker Kevin Gillespie, along with executive chef Joey Ward and Gunshow's “kitchen dudes” will be cooking alongside Baxter both nights. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase starting at 8 a.m. on April 22 via <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.xorbia.com/events/gunshow/-hired-guns-with-brian-baxter&source=gmail&ust=1463118389121000&usg=AFQjCNGG23u0KtZ1poUgJjRd7TJ2ObZrxA" href="https://www.xorbia.com/events/gunshow/-hired-guns-with-brian-baxter" target="_blank">Xorbia</a>. The cost is $95 per person (not including drinks, tax and gratuity).</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“HUSK is considered a celebration of the South’s bounty, and I think Kevin, Joey and I share a very similar vision for our ingredient-driven cuisine,” says Baxter. “I find their passion for local products admirable and am really looking forward to collaborating with the whole Gunshow team.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Baxter learned to cook, bake and garden at an early age by shadowing his mother. He went on to attend The Culinary Institute of America and, in 2008, he had the opportunity to stage at McCrady’s in Charleston, South Carolina. Baxter considers this experience working under chef Sean Brock a highlight of his career; so much so that it inspired him to turn down a job opportunity at a high-profile New York restaurant in 2011 to return to McCrady’s as chef de partie. Baxter was soon tapped to serve as sous chef on Husk Nashville’s opening team and was promoted to chef de cuisine shortly thereafter. A former football player, he likens the intensity on the field to that of the kitchen and says teamwork and passion are necessary components to success in both arenas. In his spare time, Baxter enjoys foraging Tennessee wildlife.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“Our 'Hired Guns' events just intensify the excitement and creative passion normally flowing into our dining room, and the energy is going to be off the charts when we get Brian in the kitchen with us," says Gillespie. "He is a master with Lowcountry ingredients and a skilled gardener of heirloom grains and vegetables. Our guests are really going to enjoy the way he brings Southern food to the table."</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About Red Beard Restaurants</strong><br />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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gunshowatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389121000&usg=AFQjCNGmCizbv3LIljqnzK72wy_5FGzPYw" href="http://www.gunshowatl.com/" target="_blank">Gunshow</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389122000&usg=AFQjCNHTw9WjL1YHAk7QqOvTcokNKWh7GA" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">Reviva<wbr></wbr>l</a>, his BBQ pop-up <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity&source=gmail&ust=1463118389122000&usg=AFQjCNEzOXkoAcR5oAFpAy2q8_387SEURQ" href="https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity" target="_blank">Terminus City</a> and all of his <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.redbeardmerch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389122000&usg=AFQjCNGItAa5qmCoH8-xTKA6A21_dRYxrg" href="http://www.redbeardmerch.com/" target="_blank">merchandise</a>. The management company allows Gillespie to set comprehensive standards to ensure smart expansion, offer more internal growth opportunities for his team members and provide consulting services to other food and beverage start-ups. With the 2015 establishment of Red Beard Restaurants, Gillespie is able to continue his day-to-day interactions with diners while also pursuing his creative visions and impacting the culinary landscape of the South. The company’s offices are located in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.redbeardrestaurants.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389122000&usg=AFQjCNG9zbUWun2QQ8PL6dsh5mCjoIO8jw" href="http://www.redbeardrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">redbeardrestaurants.com</a>.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">South City Kitchen Buckhead Opening Tuesday, May 24<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fifth Group Restaurants’ iconic southern concept opens this month on Peachtree Road<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>ATLANTA</b>-The much-anticipated <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://buckhead.southcitykitchen.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464475907479000&usg=AFQjCNFuZNtt-ya3xfkOV0oSjuTO9Tmp1g" href="http://buckhead.southcitykitchen.com/" target="_blank">South City Kitchen Buckhead</a> by <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://fifthgroup.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464475907479000&usg=AFQjCNHZtqIpJrUwEY1_AuJH9CEFQSLNuQ" href="http://fifthgroup.com/" target="_blank">Fifth Group Restaurants</a> will open for its first dinner service on Tuesday, May 24, a<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_196334124" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">t 5 p.</span></span>m. South City Kitchen Buckhead will be open for lunch starting Wednesday, May 25. Located at 3350 Peachtree Road in the heart of Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood, the restaurant is the third location of the iconic South City Kitchen outpost. South City Kitchen Buckhead remains true to the concept’s tradition of authentic yet sophisticated southern cuisine and genuine hospitality while offering guests a more contemporary environment within the multi-level, urban space.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Executive chef Jason Starnes</b>, previously of The Sun Dial, will helm the kitchen boasting a curated mix of traditional and contemporary Southern cuisine – a unique blend of the South City Kitchen specialties that have made the concept so beloved as well as seasonal dishes created by chef Starnes exclusively for the Buckhead location. Signature dishes include <b>she-crab soup</b>, <b>fried green tomatoes</b>, <b>buttermilk fried Springer Mountain Farms chicken</b> and <b>shrimp and Red Mule grits</b>, among others, while Buckhead exclusives include <b>pickled shrimp</b> with crunchy vegetables, pickled jalapenos and watercress; <b>local strawberry and wood sorrel salad</b> with pickled green strawberries, Bermuda triangle goat cheese and strawberry gazpacho; <b>smokey grilled pork chop</b> with barbecued hazelnuts, cornbread puree, charred broccolini and sorghum vinaigrette; and <b>spiced grilled quail </b>with Carolina risotto, lemon-tomato jus and crispy okra.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Fifth Group’s <b>executive pastry chef Eric Wolitzky</b> also draws on the traditions of the South to offer an expanded selection of cakes and pies exclusively for the Buckhead location with a “southern desserts: redefined” theme. The result is a diverse dessert menu with creative, modern twists on eight classic southern desserts from puddings and cobblers to cakes and pies. Dessert dishes include <b>banana bread brulee pudding</b>, <b>beet red velvet cake</b>, <b>sourdough beignets</b> with pecan pie filling and<b>chocolate caramel angel pie</b>.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">South City Kitchen Buckhead’s wine program, developed by Fifth Group Restaurants’ operating<b>partner and director of food and beverage standards Vajra Stratigos</b>, offers a thoughtful selection of wines from around the world. Stratigos has leveraged his deep knowledge and passion for wine to find a selection of sommelier gems and age them appropriately. There is a new special section of the Buckhead menu specifically created to honor these specialty offerings.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Staying true to Southern traditions, the cocktail program focuses heavily on bourbon and offers exclusive collections. The cornerstone of the bourbon offerings is the new South City Kitchen barrel program. This one-of-a-kind program leverages Fifth Group’s standing relationships with individual distilleries and wineries to create something exciting yet familiar. The three tapped barrels are proudly displayed above the bar and will be changed on an ongoing basis as the barrels are emptied. The initial barrels will feature a spicy rye whiskey (High West) rested in a zesty Russian river Stuhlmuller zinfandel barrel; a custom Woodford whiskey blend exclusively for Buckhead; and a summertime whiskey staple of the South, the mint julep cocktail.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Buckhead location occupies 6,000 square feet on the first floor of the 3350 Peachtree building facing Peachtree Road, in the heart of Buckhead’s business district. Created through a collaborative vision between Fifth Group Restaurants and John Barton of Parkway Properties, the space accommodates 220 seats, and the spacious design allows for 155 guests in the dining room, including a private dining room seating up to 50 guests as well as 65 seats on the various patios. Also exclusive to the Buckhead location is an open-air second story patio overlooking Peachtree Road for guests to enjoy. Additional features include an all-season patio along Peachtree Road, a porch with a fireplace and an outdoor fire pit area.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On Memorial Day<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_196334125" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">, Monday, May </span></span>30, the restaurant will be open for dinner only, with lunch services returning o<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_196334126" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">n Tuesday, May </span></span>31. South City Kitchen Buckhead will be open for lunch Monday through Friday fro<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_196334127" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">m 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.</span></span>m.; dinner Sunday through Thursday fro<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_196334128" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">m 5 to 10 p.</span></span>m. and Friday and Saturday fro<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_196334129" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">m 5 to 11 p.</span></span>m.; as well as for brunch on Saturday fro<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_196334130" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">m 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.</span></span>m. and Sunday fro<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_196334131" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">m 10 a.m. to 3 p.</span></span>m. A bar menu will be offered fro<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_196334132" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">m 3 to 5 p.</span></span>m. daily. Reservations are recommended. For more information, please visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://buckhead.southcitykitchen.com/&source=gmail&ust=1464475907480000&usg=AFQjCNE2c-XnWP4UEvBdJeqOnPsMjthOog" href="http://buckhead.southcitykitchen.com/" target="_blank">http://buckhead.<wbr></wbr>southcitykitchen.com/</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The legacy began in 1993 when Robby Kukler, Steve Simon and their partner Kris Reinhard opened South City Kitchen on Crescent Avenue in the heart of midtown Atlanta. A continued focus on innovation and growth led to the development of South City Kitchen Vinings, La Tavola Trattoria, Ecco, The Original El Taco, Alma Cocina, Lure, Ecco and one of the South’s most renowned catering and event design companies, Bold American Events. These successful concepts make up Fifth Group Restaurants, Atlanta’s award-winning chef and community-driven hospitality group.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Over the past 23 years, Fifth Group Restaurants’ food, chefs, business practices, sustainability initiatives and community involvement have been frequent features of high profile publications such as <i>The New York Times, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Atlanta Journal-Constitution</i>, <i>Southern Living, Food & Wine, Garden & Gun, USA Today</i> and<i> Esquire.</i> Fifth Group was also a 2013 recipient of <i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; letter-spacing: -0.75pt; padding: 0in;">Inc.</span></i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; letter-spacing: -0.75pt; padding: 0in;">magazine’s </span><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">Inc. 5000, <span style="letter-spacing: -0.75pt;">an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest</span></span> <span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">growing private companies.</span><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHAT:</strong><br />Chef Kevin Gillespie’s <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity/&source=gmail&ust=1463119626111000&usg=AFQjCNHaDK7IV_k7dJ8kqRaD_Mb4Si7ecQ" href="https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity/" target="_blank">Terminus City</a> BBQ pop-up and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.threetavernsbrewery.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463119626111000&usg=AFQjCNFLfClOu4LPrXlyyvGO9RJpQyJMDg" href="http://www.threetavernsbrewery.com/" target="_blank">Three Taverns Craft Brewery</a> are two great tastes that taste so great together they are teaming up to offer a second serving of their popular <strong>Sunday Beer-B-Cue. </strong> On <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429507" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 22</span></span> from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429511" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 to 9 p.m.</span></span>, guests can enjoy a mouthwatering Whole Hog BBQ Buffet (chopped whole hog barbecue, savory sides and a sweet treat) and wash it all down with a collaborative beer from Three Taverns available only at this event. Drawings for prizes include dinner for four at Gillespie’s <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463119626111000&usg=AFQjCNH7_pV0WZJf7SPCqromcCOEBKTDIQ" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">Revival</a>, a signed copy of his cookbook “Pure Pork Awesomeness” and more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Admission is $45 per person and includes a buffet token (good for one visit to the buffet), 36 oz. beer, a brewery tour, live music by <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://villainfamily.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463119626111000&usg=AFQjCNFKmCFNMjK-2w43aZyb67hF6ndJOA" href="http://villainfamily.com/" target="_blank">Villain Family</a> and special commemorative glassware. Space is limited, and tickets may be purchased <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-beer-b-cue-second-serving-tickets-24529514438&source=gmail&ust=1463119626111000&usg=AFQjCNF8kpAa5S-CYbtw8t8-czp1H1Ks5g" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-beer-b-cue-second-serving-tickets-24529514438" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>WHEN: <wbr></wbr> </strong><br />Sunday, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429508" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 22</span></span>, 2016<br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429512" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5</span></span> - <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429514" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9 p.m.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About Three Taverns Craft Brewery</strong><br />Named for a traveler’s rest stop that existed some 2,000 years ago on the Appian Way, Three Taverns Craft Brewery embodies the belief that when we gather at the table and share our lives over good food and drink, we are at our best as humans. And beer is often a participant in these moments—from thousands of years before Roman times to the present day. From its New Monastic beers, which take the Monastic brewing tradition of Belgium in exciting new directions, to its Sour Asylum selection of sour ales, and everything in between, Three Taverns strives to uphold the conviction that the beer served at the table should be worthy of the moment … not just compatible with the culture of the table, but something that elevates it. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.threetavernsbrewery.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463119626111000&usg=AFQjCNFLfClOu4LPrXlyyvGO9RJpQyJMDg" href="http://www.threetavernsbrewery.com/" target="_blank">threetavernsbrewery.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About Red Beard Restaurants</strong><br />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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.gunshowatl.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463119626111000&usg=AFQjCNEzLS9l0W0s7GVBXbFT8gadgsagFQ" href="http://www.gunshowatl.com/" target="_blank">Gunshow</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.revivaldecatur.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463119626111000&usg=AFQjCNH7_pV0WZJf7SPCqromcCOEBKTDIQ" href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">Reviva<wbr></wbr>l</a>, his BBQ pop-up <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity&source=gmail&ust=1463119626111000&usg=AFQjCNEhmhq6eShRGoMDSct3CDWewA7t9w" href="https://www.facebook.com/terminuscity" target="_blank">Terminus City</a> and all of his <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.redbeardmerch.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463119626111000&usg=AFQjCNG3OQjMv8YJCgLdtmzpSGlpp7x7Ew" href="http://www.redbeardmerch.com/" target="_blank">merchandise</a>. The management company allows Gillespie to set comprehensive standards to ensure smart expansion, offer more internal growth opportunities for his team members and provide consulting services to other food and beverage start-ups. With the 2015 establishment of Red Beard Restaurants, Gillespie is able to continue his day-to-day interactions with diners while also pursuing his creative visions and impacting the culinary landscape of the South. The company’s offices are located in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.redbeardrestaurants.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463119626111000&usg=AFQjCNGU-aZ_nDbFB48sOxabBzXjYE165g" href="http://www.redbeardrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">redbeardrestaurants.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>5CHURCH WELCOMES JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER<br />RJ COOPER AS EXECUTIVE CHEF AT NEW MIDTOWN RESTAURANT</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – The restaurant team behind <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118388274000&usg=AFQjCNEG7G2UXrer73QTeAVL2WB_fmUiOg" href="http://www.5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5Church Atlanta</a>, the third location of the Charlotte, North Carolina-based modern American restaurant, has hired James Beard Award winner RJ Cooper as the restaurant’s executive chef. Slated to open this spring at the corner of 14<sup>th</sup> and Peachtree Streets in Midtown, 5Church will serve a technique-driven menu led by Cooper under the culinary direction of partner Jamie Lynch, who also oversees the menus of the Charlotte and Charleston, South Carolina, locations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cooper, who began his career working under famed chefs Guenter Seeger at The Dining Room at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead and Gilbert Le Coze at Brasserie Le Coze in Atlanta, is collaborating with Lynch to design an eclectic menu that represents both the well-rounded nature of 5Church’s owners – Lynch, Patrick Whalen, Ayman Kamel and Alejandro Torio – and the city of Atlanta.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“RJ and I both have a penchant for exciting the palate,” says Lynch of the similarities in their cooking styles. “I think Atlanta diners will appreciate us pushing the envelope with our dishes.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Like Lynch, Cooper began his career working under culinary heavyweights and earning an impressive pedigree while developing a passion for modern cuisine. Both approach food with a progressive style that is grounded in French cooking fundamentals and showcases local ingredients.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">“RJ’s cooking philosophy aligns very closely with our management style – we all seek to challenge the culinary status quo,” says managing partner Kamel, who lives in Atlanta and will operate the restaurant locally. “He knows his way around the culinary landscape of Atlanta, and his pioneering skills will serve the city’s discerning diners well.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A Detroit native who attended the Culinary School at Kendall College in Chicago, Cooper has an impressive list of accomplishments under his belt. After his time in Atlanta, he went on to work under Eric Ripert at Le Bernardin in New York City and Brasserie Le Coze in Miami, Florida, before returning The Crow’s Nest Restaurant at Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage, Alaska, to its original four-star, five-diamond rating.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">He went on to generate accolades in Washington, DC, as the executive chef at New Heights Restaurant and then at Vidalia, where he worked for seven years with esteemed chef and owner Jeffrey Buben. While at Vidalia, Cooper was instrumental in the creation of tasting table “24,” received a 2006 Star Chefs Rising Star Award and the 2007 James Beard Award for Best Mid-Atlantic Chef.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In 2011, he moved on to open his first restaurant, Rogue 24, in Washington D.C. An innovative cooking lair that featured a 24-course menu, Rogue 24 was the city’s first of its kind and earned a three-star review from <em>The Washington Post.</em> Cooper’s second restaurant, Gypsy Soul, opened in Fairfax, Virginia, in 2014, featuring a progressive menu with Mid-Atlantic and Southern influences. Now, he looks forward to furthering his Southern-inspired fare in Atlanta.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">5Church is located at 1197 Peachtree Street NE in Midtown's Colony Square. The restaurant will serve dinner nightly, with lunch and weekend brunch service to follow at a later date. Reservations may be made via OpenTable, and complimentary valet parking is available every day in addition to the expansive self-parking deck. For updates, follow the restaurant on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://instagram.com/5ChurchAtlanta&source=gmail&ust=1463118388275000&usg=AFQjCNEjQJbZto2BRK-8t1Q-6mBOv0dqYw" href="https://instagram.com/5ChurchAtlanta" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/pages/5Church-Atlanta/1473784472918912?fref%3Dts&source=gmail&ust=1463118388275000&usg=AFQjCNFGmNNw0JLbXPTw0W7vlvdYV7gIDw" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/5Church-Atlanta/1473784472918912?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.twitter.com/5ChurchATL&source=gmail&ust=1463118388275000&usg=AFQjCNHjJAgoa5DxHMYFzFuXRYqfbkeYng" href="http://www.twitter.com/5ChurchATL" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. For additional information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.5churchatlanta.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118388275000&usg=AFQjCNFz-lxuiHXSM2sxjxRyY3OMrrsfag" href="http://www.5churchatlanta.com/" target="_blank">5churchatlanta.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><i>Music City Food + Wine</i></b><b> <i>Festival <u></u><u></u></i></b></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fourth Annual Festival to Feature Award-Winning Chefs,<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wine & Spirits Experts, Live Music, Dynamic Cooking Demos, Artisanal Purveyors & More<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">in the Heart of Downtown Nashville, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429521" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 17-18, 2016</span></span><u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Nashville, TN– GRAMMY-Award winning artists <b>Kings of Leon</b>, newly minted James Beard Foundation Award-winning Best Chef <b>Jonathan Waxman</b>, <b>Vector Management's</b> <b>Ken Levitan</b> and <b>Andy Mendelsohn</b>, and <b>C3 Presents</b> are pleased to announce the fourth annual <b><i>Music City Food + Wine Festival</i></b><i>,</i><b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429522" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 17-18, 2016</span></span>.</b> <u>Tickets go on sale today, May 11, 2016, at<b> </b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429523" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10:00 a.m. CST</span></span>, at </u><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com/tickets&source=gmail&ust=1463118388354000&usg=AFQjCNH08nz9yhc8pEmMHYU191x8inDgdg" href="http://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com/tickets" target="_blank">http://www.<wbr></wbr>musiccityfoodandwinefestival.<wbr></wbr>com/tickets</a><u><u></u><u></u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Tandy Wilson of City House just won the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Southeast, and now he and so many other great chefs and restaurants from Nashville and across the nation will be featured at this year’s Music City Food + Wine Festival,” <b>Mayor Megan Barry</b> says. “Reading the lineup makes my mouth water. This will be another great showcase for our city. I appreciate all the hard work and organization that goes into producing the festival each year.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We are so excited for another Music City Food + Wine,” says Kings of Leon’s <b>Nathan Followill,</b> festival partner. “September can’t get here fast enough, but it gives me time to lose the 10 pounds I’ll gain that weekend.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Festival will bring together stars of Nashville’s culinary scene with acclaimed regional and national chefs, wine and spirits experts. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, Festival programming will include interactive <b>cooking demonstrations</b>,<b> </b>engaging<b> panel discussions, </b>intimate <b>Tasting Sessions </b>and a rousing <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429524" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> morning<b> Gospel Brunch. </b>The<b> Grand Taste </b>tents will offer food, wine and cocktail samples from local and regional artisans while over 40 Nashville restaurants will be on-site both <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429525" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429526" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span>, serving signature dishes in the <b>Chef Showcase. </b>Celebrated pitmaster<b> </b>Pat Martin will host <b><i>Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint and Friends,</i></b> featuring an all-star line-up of chef friends from around the country that will barbecue, smoke, and grill meats and veggies in an interactive, live fire barbeque feast on festival grounds. And <b>Harvest Night</b>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429527" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span>night’s signature event showcasing dishes from world-renowned chefs, will feature live musical performances curated by Kings of Leon.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Music City Food + Wine gathers some of the greatest chefs, artisans and musicians from the city and around the country in one place, making it one of the most special – and delicious – weekends in Nashville,” <b>Ken Levitan</b> says. “We are thrilled to celebrate our fourth year with both locals and visitors alike, and to toast our chef/partner, Jonathan Waxman, as well as returning chef Tandy Wilson and first-time participant Vivian Howard on their well-deserved James Beard Awards!” says <b>Andy Mendelsohn</b>.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Featuring different chefs and restaurants on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429528" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, September 17</span></span>, and Sunday, September 18, the <b>Chef Showcase</b> in the Grand Taste tents at<b> Bicentennial Capitol Mall State</b> <b>Park</b> (600 James Robertson Pkwy) will give attendees the opportunity to meet some of the city’s top chefs, while sampling dishes from a diverse line-up of restaurants. Chef Showcase<i> </i>will feature more than <b>40 of Nashville’s most beloved chefs</b> <b>and restaurants</b>, including <b>Kahlil Arnold</b> (Arnold's Country Kitchen); <b>Salvador Avila</b> (Prima Nashville); <b>Jessica Benefield & Trey Burnette</b> (Two Ten Jack); <b>Kristin Beringson</b> (Silo); <b>Matt Bolus</b> (404 Kitchen); <b>Carey Bringle</b> (Peg Leg Porker); <b>Larry Carlile</b> (Americano); <b>Chris Carter & James Peisker</b> (Porter Road Butcher); <b>Maneet Chauhan</b> (Chauhan Ale & Masala House); <b>Trey Cioccia</b> (The Farm House); <b>Josh Habiger</b> (Bastion); <b>Matt Farley</b> (Acme, The Southern Steak & Oyster); <b>Jay Flatley</b> (Tavern); <b>Brandon Frohne</b> (Hollar and Dash Biscuit House); <b>Sarah Gavigan</b> (Otaku South, Little Octopus); <b>Nick Hertel</b> (Merchants); <b>Hal M. Holden-Bache</b> (Lockeland Table); <b>Philip Krajeck</b> (Rolf & Daughters); <b>John Lasater</b> (Hattie B’s); <b>Le Sel;</b> <b>Daniel Lindley</b> (5th & Taylor); <b>Andrew Little</b> (Josephine); <b>Jason McConnell</b> (McConnell Hospitality Group); <b>Margot McCormack</b> (Margot Café & Marche); <b>Travis McShane</b>(Adele’s); <b>Deb Paquette</b> (Etch Restaurant); <b>Kyle Patterson </b>(Sinema Nashville); <b>Nick Pellegrino</b> (Mangia Nashville); <b>Giovanni Pinato </b>(Giovanni Ristorante); <b>Ryan Poli</b> (The Catbird Seat); <b>Vasisht Ramasubramanian</b> (The Hook); <b>Andrew Rodriguez</b> (Pinewood Social); <b>Joshua Simpson</b> (Proper Bagel); <b>Nina Singto</b> (Thai Esane); <b>David Tieman</b> (Five Points Pizza); <b>Matt Tocco</b> (Patterson House); <b>Kaelin Ulrich Trilling</b> (Bajo Sexto Taco); <b>Cory Untch</b>(Capitol Grille); <b>Levon Wallace</b> (Cochon Butcher); <b>Bryan Lee Weaver</b> (Butcher & Bee); <b>Andrew Whitney</b>(Virago); <b>Karl Worley</b> (Biscuit Love Brunch); and <b>Jason Zygmont</b> (The Treehouse).<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">At <b>Harvest Night</b>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429530" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> night’s signature event at Walk of Fame Park (4<sup>th</sup> Avenue South), attendees will sample signature dishes from award-winning chefs while experiencing live musical performances, curated by Kings of Leon, showcasing Nashville’s legendary music scene. Harvest Night chefs include: <b>Mashama Bailey</b> (The Grey); <b>Sean Brock</b> (Husk); <b>Lisa Donovan</b> (Buttermilk Road); <b>Billy Durney</b> (Hometown Bar-B-Q); <b>Vivian Howard</b>(Chef & The Farmer, The Boiler Room); <b>Ludo Lefebvre</b> (Trois Mec, Petit Trois, Trois Familia); <b>Joseph Lenn</b> (J.C. Holdway); <b>Tim Love</b> (Lonesome Dove, Woodshed Smoke House, Love Shack, White Elephant Saloon, Queenie’s Steakhouse); <b>Tony Mantuano</b> (Spiaggia); <b>Aarón Sánchez </b>(Johnny Sánchez, <i>Chopped, Taco Trip</i>); <b>Nancy Silverton</b>(Osteria Mozza, Pizzeria Mozza, La Brea Bakery); <b>Michael Symon</b> (Lola Bistro, Lolita, B Spot Burgers, Roast, Bar Symon, Mabel’s BBQ); <b>Jonathan Waxman</b> (Adele’s, Bajo Sexto Taco, Barbuto, Brezza Cucina, Jams, Waxman’s San Francisco); <b>Tandy Wilson</b> (City House); and <b>Andrew Zimmern</b> (<i>Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods America </i>and <i>Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World</i>).<i> </i>Musical guests will be announced late summer.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Throughout the weekend at <b>Bicentennial Capitol Mall State</b> <b>Park</b>, attendees will have the opportunity to get up close and personal as chefs lead interactive and informative cooking demonstrations, including<b>: Vivian Howard;</b><b>Ludo Lefebvre; Tim Love; Tony Mantuano; </b><b>Aarón Sánchez;</b><b> Nancy Silverton & Jonathan Waxman; </b>and<b> Andrew Zimmern. </b>The book signing schedule and cooking demonstrations will be released this summer.<b><u></u><u></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Back by popular demand, Music City Food + Wine Festival is pleased to announce that<b><i> Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint and Friends</i></b> will once again return with an all-star line-up of chefs and pitmasters from across the country, to be announced this summer. Celebrated pitmaster <b>Pat Martin</b> will be joined by a host of decorated chef friends to cook and serve an <b>interactive, live fire barbeque</b> and grilling fest on festival grounds at<b> </b>Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park<b> </b>throughout the weekend. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Music City Food + Wine Festival ticket options include an <b>All-In Ticket, </b>as well as <b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429532" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> Day Ticket, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429533" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span>Day Ticket </b>and<b> Harvest Night Ticket. </b>All attendees must be 21 years of age or older. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The <b>All-In Ticket</b> ($500 per person)<b> </b>enables guests to experience the full weekend of Music City Food + Wine Festival, including access to cooking demonstrations, wine, beer & spirits tastings, intimate panel discussions, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429534" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> & <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429535" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday’s</span></span> <i>Grand Taste </i>tents, <i>Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint and Friends,</i> as well as <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429536" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday’s</span></span> <i>Harvest Night.<u></u><u></u></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The <b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429540" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> Day Ticket</b> ($150 per person) includes single-day access to <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429541" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, September 18</span></span> festival programming at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, including cooking demonstrations, wine, beer & spirits tastings, intimate panel discussions, Chef Showcase and Tasting Sessions, book signings, <i>Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint and Friends</i> and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1700429542" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday’s</span></span> <i>Grand Taste </i>tents.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Music City Food + Wine Festival is produced by GRAMMY-award winning artists (and Nashville residents) Kings of Leon, world-renowned chef Jonathan Waxman, Vector Management's Ken Levitan and Andy Mendelsohn, and Austin-based C3 Presents — producer of Austin City Limits Music Festival, Lollapalooza, Austin Food + Wine Festival and Chicago Food + Wine Festival.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">FOOD & WINE is the ultimate authority on the best of what's new in food, drink, travel, design and entertaining. FOOD & WINE has an extensive social media following on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr and Foursquare. FOOD & WINE includes a monthly magazine; digital editions on the iPad, Kindle Fire and Nook Color; a website, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://foodandwine.com&source=gmail&ust=1463118388354000&usg=AFQjCNHYdcwUFAeNWWoH6SJo87dl45W5Lg" href="http://foodandwine.com/" target="_blank">foodandwine.com</a>; a books division; FWx, a digital brand and website for millennials; plus newsletters, clubs, events around the globe and a restaurant partnership, Chef’s Club by FOOD & WINE.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">SUBLIME DOUGHNUTS OPENS SECOND ATLANTA LOCATION </span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;"> “Chef-Inspired” Doughnut Shop Now Open to Satisfy More of The City’s Sweet Teeth</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA </strong>(April 28, 2016) – Most Atlantans would agree that a visit to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389244000&usg=AFQjCNE4km5X0uW6zfCU3hJfZWJfNqsjuw" href="http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/" target="_blank">Sublime Doughnuts</a> is nothing short of uplifting. The beloved specialty doughnut and bakeshop is doling out even more transcendent eating experiences with the addition of a Druid Hills location. The doughnut shop at 2566 Briarcliff Road NE is now open and will continue operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The new location signifies the beginning of Sublime Brands' growth into neighborhoods all around Atlanta. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"We're looking forward to being a great neighbor in the Druid Hills community," says Pano Balomenos, co-owner for Sublime Brands and alum of Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. "Our motto is ‘Eat One That’s Worth It,’ and we believe if you’re going to indulge, it might as well be in a fresh, quality product. Now, all of the residents, students and staff around Emory University’s college and hospital campus, as well as surrounding office workers, have a place to stop by for breakfast, dessert and late night snacks."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Founder and chef Kamal Grant opened Sublime’s flagship store in West Midtown in 2008 and has since become known for his inventive 30+ varieties of doughnuts that incorporate a specialty yeast dough recipe. Sublime Doughnuts also offers ice cream, ice cream burgers, nitrogen-infused gourmet cold brew coffee and a café au lait line called Cloud Coffees. The Druid Hills shop will feature the same menu as West Midtown, including favorites such as the A-Town Cream and Orange Dream Star doughnuts, along with a larger selection of freshly made ice creams and coffee offerings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.zspacedesign.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389244000&usg=AFQjCNH-iFYzJFds_S4B5Rf-Dmpoutb8pw" href="http://www.zspacedesign.com/" target="_blank">Z Space</a> designed the 1,384-square-foot shop, which features 12 seats and a large gelato case imported from Italy. The shop’s décor is as fun and unique as its product line. A neon sign of Sublime’s logo – a 16-foot doughnut with wings – is displayed inside the dining room. Even the bathroom, where guests will feel like they are on a desert island looking out into the ocean, provides an escape from the daily grind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Located in The Village at Druid Hills at the corner of Briarcliff and North Druid Hills, the store offers ample free parking in a convenient location. The Sublime Doughnuts team is excited to see the brand extend its reach to the surrounding Emory community and beyond.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“This is our first foray into multi-unit corporate expansion,” says Balomenos. “We are looking for locations that have a strong residential population and a high-density office component. Atlanta neighborhoods from Buckhead to Midtown to Dunwoody make sense for us for future growth.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sublime Doughnuts is located in Druid Hills at 2566 Briarcliff Road NE and in West Midtown at 535 10<sup>th</sup> Street NW. Both locations are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Self-parking is available at both locations. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://sublimedoughnuts.com/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389244000&usg=AFQjCNFF39Rpu_gxTc3Y3-5gw9I__wTMsQ" href="http://sublimedoughnuts.com/" target="_blank">sublimedoughnuts.com</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/SublimeDonuts/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389244000&usg=AFQjCNFI2fyFZprw2riEld9kaCup34j2kA" href="https://www.facebook.com/SublimeDonuts/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://twitter.com/SublimeDoughnut&source=gmail&ust=1463118389244000&usg=AFQjCNGODv6T0q-JrmBlj9st5RvuLSd-CA" href="https://twitter.com/SublimeDoughnut" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.instagram.com/sublimedoughnuts/&source=gmail&ust=1463118389244000&usg=AFQjCNFNPijJnMcaeS0x7tmpXocrqm-kzQ" href="https://www.instagram.com/sublimedoughnuts/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What were you doing the Saturday afternoon before Easter Sunday? Well, if your plans didn't include attending BaconFest 2016 hosted by Dad's Garage, then you truly missed out on one of the BEST annual events to be offered in Atlanta each year! If you've never been to or heard of Dad's Garage, here's a little FYI rundown for you: they're a non-profit, heavily volunteer-led organization that showcases and produces innovative and original scripted productions and improv shows all year round. In addition to being around for more than 20 years, many of their works have been locally, nationally and internationally recognized and supported by the Atlanta Foundation, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund and Creative Loafing to name a few. For the past eight years, Dad's Garage has hosted its porky fundraiser as means of bringing in funds to support their upcoming performances and more for the year. I speak for all Atlantans when I say that we're just simply awesome in that we're all very community-driven and get a great sense of pleasure and pride when we see one another succeed and thrive, which is why the South is undoubtedly known for their hospitality. Plus, it doesn't hurt that there's TONS (literally 2,500+ pounds) of crispy bacon and beer involved, as well as a wide array of hysterical entertainment, music, food and fun involved either! And hey, if you're as lucky as I am, you may just run into one of your best friend's grandma dressed in the craziest bacon get up you've ever seen on a 76-year-old with phallic bacon strips painted on both sides of her cheek (this ACTUALLY happened, no joke!). Convinced that you shouldn't miss out on next year's event yet? I would hope not! Here's my coverage of last year's event: </span><a href="http://bellavivere.blogspot.com/2015/04/recap-baconfest-2015.html" style="font-family: inherit;">BaconFest ATL 2015</a>-Enjoy!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Sanitary Smooches ft. Blondie from Clermont Lounge</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Man oh man! Just when I thought that last year's event couldn't be topped, BF2016 absolutely blew my mind away! Although the weather wasn't as ideal this time around, the wet and windy day certainly didn't interfere with any of the festivities planned nor did it deter festival goers from attending this annual PORK-A-LICIOUS event! Unlike previous years where BaconFest was held at Dad's Garage's former location at The Masquerade, this year's event took place at their newest, standalone location on Ezzard Street in Old Fourth Ward. Personally, I thought it was pretty bada$$ and the perfect place to host BaconFest. BF participants were granted the opportunity to check out the digs of the newest location and do a complete walk-thru. The first floor had an information booth, plenty of classic arcade games such as Street Fighters and an awesome bacon-themed photo booth session courtesy of the Snapbox Photo Booths. Meanwhile, on the second floor, hilarious shows were taking place in their new theatre, with plenty of seating available for festival-goers to either drop by and watch a show or to take a break from walking around, while also getting their laughs on. On to the food, you can bet that there was certainly NO shortage of bacon whatsoever! I mean, there were definitely a few times I considered face planting into the bacon mountains every time I'd go and get my bacon refill. Lucky for ya'll, I didn't, but I really wanted to! Food vendors, sponsors and festival games lined the streets and parking lots in their white tents. Most of the games took place in one parking lot, while the food vendors/food trucks and sponsor tents lined the adjacent area, which I certainly appreciated since this setup was neatly organized and kept the lines moving much quicker than in the past. One thing I noticed about the food this year was that participating restaurants no longer competed in the bacon challenge, which meant saying "sayonara" to the complimentary bites that were offered in 2015. To make up for this, BaconFest 2016 offered attendees tasty BLTs, bacon mac 'n cheese, bacon & chips and "straight up" bacon instead, while all of the other vendors had items for purchase for a small fee. While this surprised me a bit since I was really looking forward to seeing the porky creations that each restaurant could come up with for the bacon challenge, I ended up really liking all of the food options that BF offered. To say the least, I definitely had AT LEAST 2 BLTs, 2 trays of bacon mac 'n cheese (SO warm & cheesy!) and at least 2-3 trays of just bacon & you better believe I consumed every last bite! And to top it off, I couldn't resist ordering a Pallookaville corn dog, so I did just that and noshed on it while watching a funny "Strip Club, Yacht or Horse" trivia show on the main stage! If you weren't eating, then you were definitely drinking one of the many brews provided by Sierra Nevada and participating in very weird, yet strangely exhilarating games and activities such as human foosball, sanitary smooches with Clermont Lounge's Blondie, flip cup, face painting and wheelchair olympics to name a few! There was something for everyone to do! Additionally, just like last year, BF brought back the art scavenger hunt, which is essentially a hunt for free art made by local Atlanta artists. In light of the occasion, many of these free art pieces were bacon-themed and hidden at various spots on the festival grounds. While I wasn't as lucky as I was the previous year since there were so many fellow hunters grabbing these pieces up at lightning speed, I was able to grab 2 amazing pieces, both of which I ended up gifting to two of my girlfriends. Despite not being much of a beer drinker, the food, quirky games and thrilling scavenger hunt make this event one of the BEST multi-faceted, food-themed festivals to attend each year! Overall, I had a fantastic Easter Saturday afternoon at BaconFest stuffing my face with piles of oh-so-crispy bacon and more! If you've never attended BaconFest, then I'd highly suggest you prepare for BF 2017 the moment the dates are announced because it's a CAN'T MISS EVENT that not only supports all of the amazing accomplishments that Dad's Garage & crew has achieved over the past 2 decades, but it just goes to show that the "South does it BETTER....ALWAYS!" Just one last note before wrapping up, thank you to Matt & the Dad's Garage team for hosting yet another, wildly successful BaconFest and for the bringing the Atlanta community together as always! I'm stoked for next year's event already!</span><br />
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FTC: Although this was a media event and my ticket was comped, I will always provide an honest review & experience of the event.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">[From Lauren at Phase 3 Marketing]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>ATLANTA</b> (April 11, 2016) – Joining an exciting roster of nationally acclaimed brands and local culinary pioneers, <b>Meherwan Irani</b> and the team behind Chai Pani have opened a new Indian street food concept in Ponce City Market today, Monday, April 11, at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807649" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">6 p.m.</span></span> Showcasing yet another aspect of the huge and wonderfully diverse world of Indian street food, <b>two-time James Beard Award-nominated</b> <b><span lang="DE">chef Meherwan Irani</span></b> announces that <a href="https://www.facebook.com/botiwalla/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Botiwalla</a> spotlights marinated meats on skewers, cooked on open flame, then served with fresh-made flat bread, fresh herbs and spices, in addition to some chaat favorites making their way over from his acclaimed restaurant Chai Pani in Decatur.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We are excited to see the dream of Botiwalla turn into a reality,” says Chai Pani <b><span lang="NL">executive chef Meherwan Irani</span></b>. “Botiwalla is basically an homage to my life-long love of kababs and Indian street food from open air grills.” Irani goes on to say, “Introducing new aspects of Indian street food and bold new flavors to the community is something we pride ourselves on, and Ponce City Market is the ideal place to make it happen.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Irani also adds, “Chai Pani mostly focuses on the world of chaat (multi-textured Indian street snacks), but there's another whole world of street food that comes to life at night in India, that of the Indian grill (or Sigri). There's also a unique and quirky style of restaurant in India referred to as Irani cafes, run by the descendants of immigrants from Iran. This is in fact the history of my own family. I am an Irani. My own grandfather had an Irani cafe, and so I grew up on the Irani kababs, chai, and other great dishes coming out of that kitchen. Botiwalla is inspired by both of those aspects of the Indian culinary universe that I am nostalgic for, the sigri and Irani cafes.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Botiwalla menu features tandoori items and kababs, such as <b>skirt steak</b> marinated in vinegar, garlic, ginger and chilies; <b>chicken tikka </b>with classic tandoori spices; <b>lamb seekh</b><b>kabab</b> with cream, mint and pistachio, and more. Offering a variety of tastes, freshly grilled meats are served on <b><span lang="NL">hand-made naan</span></b>, <b>parathas</b> (flaky flat bread) and <b><span lang="IT">pav</span></b> (a soft roll). Vegetarian kababs, salads and snacks round out the menu. An Indian style high tea during the hours of 3 to <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807651" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5 p.m.</span></span>, inspired by the menus of Irani cafes is planned to debut in the coming weeks.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Signature dishes include all-natural and sustainably sourced chicken, fish, lamb, pork and steak and specials highlight regional kababs, showcasing Botiwalla’s culinary depth. An open kitchen with a large charbroil grill and tandoori oven serve as the centerpiece of the restaurant, cooking up unexpected dishes and addictive staples to introduce PCM to the wonders of the Indian Street Grill.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">An exciting beverage program complements the quick serve, casual atmosphere. A permit for alcohol is in the works, but Botiwalla is opening with some very exciting non-alcoholic creation. The program was developed by a winning combination of acclaimed cocktail masters from the team’s existing concepts <a href="http://chaipanidecatur.com/" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Chai Pani Decatur</span></a>, <a href="http://www.chaipaniasheville.com/" target="_blank">Chai Pani Asheville</a> and sister bar and lounge <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mgroadlounge/" target="_blank">MG Road</a>. Signature non-alcoholic drinks include “<b><span lang="IT">housemade mango lassis</span></b>,” “<b>tamarind cola</b>,” “<b>pineapple turmeric soda</b>,” “<b>nimbu pani</b>”<b> </b>and soon to come (with our liquor license) large-batch & bottled cocktails.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Longtime Chai Pani <b>brand director Michael Files</b> drew from his own experience of Irani cafes and the streets of India for the design of Botiwalla. The space is greatly influenced by the wonderful mishmash of crumbling Victorian architecture and design elements, as well as the humor and vibrancy of Indian visual culture. The decor features richly colored, hand-painted signs, posters and decorative items from trips to India and photos and objects from the Irani family archives. Great attention has been given to the space by Files and Irani in partnership with <b>DeCarlo Architecture</b> to transform it for diners into a true Indian street experience, complete with the savory aromas, sizzling sounds and palpable energy associated with the venerable street vendors that Botiwalla emulates.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Created by husband and wife team <b>Meherwan and Molly Irani</b> and first introduced in Asheville, N.C. in 2009, <a href="http://www.chaipaniasheville.com/" target="_blank">Chai Pani</a> does away with traditionally formal Indian dining and delivers a menu and atmosphere as diverse as the country’s own culture. Featured in <i>The New York Times, GQ, New York </i>magazine<i>, Food and Wine </i>magazine<i> </i>and on Fox News, Chai Pani has changed the preconceived notions that most Americans have about Indian food with a variety of authentic menu options ranging from chaat (small plates) and sandwiches to uttapam (Indian crepes), thalis (home style entrees), desserts, beverages and signature craft cocktails. A second Chai Pani location opened in <a href="http://chaipanidecatur.com/" target="_blank">Decatur, Ga.</a>, in March 2013. Following two consecutive James Beard Award nominations for “Best Chef: Southeast,” executive chef Meherwan and the Chai Pani team have recently opened Buxton Hall in Asheville, N.C., focusing on whole-hog, wood-fired barbecue and Botiwalla located in Atlanta’s Ponce City Market development, with a focus on the Indian street grill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>ATLANTA</b> – In the company of more than 250 chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, pitmasters and artisans hailing from Texas to the District of Columbia, the sixth annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival returns to Midtown Atlanta <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807667" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 2</span></span>-5. Promising to surprise and delight attendees once again, the four-day weekend showcases the rich food and drink traditions of the South through a variety of Learning Experiences, Tasting Tents, Dinners & Events and Masterclasses - all designed to educate and entertain guests from the novice to the connoisseur.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“The vision of the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival was born from a passion for great Southern food and drink, and a desire to learn from the talented professionals who are shaping the future of our region’s food-ways, while also embracing the traditions and history of the past,” says Dominique Love, Festival Co-Founder. “Our event is part conference, part party and is designed to teach guests about the past, present and future of the region’s food and drink scene. It is as informative as it is decadent.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For the more serious and seasoned food and drink lover, the Festival’s new Masterclass series will offer expanded learning experiences. These two-hour sessions delve into topics ranging from in-depth wine pairings led by Master Sommeliers to a class on rare bourbons and country hams. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Guests will see a number of new faces on this year’s Advisory Council, an illustrious group of chefs and beverage experts from across the South. “Each year, we challenge our Advisory Council to develop educational, entertaining, and fulfilling classes to give our guests a real sense of our food and drink history and future,” say Love. “The process takes a few months and has become quite competitive among council members, with each member developing a series of class and event concepts.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Located in The Stave Room at American Spirit Works, this year’s kick-off party, Destination Delicious presented by <i>The Local Palate,</i> will take guests on a virtual road trip through some of the South’s top food and drink destinations. It’s about the journey, not the destination.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In 2015, the Festival hosted a Sunday brunch event with service inspired by Chef Kevin Gillespie’s <i>Gunshow</i> restaurant. The event was a tremendous success and will now be the featured activity on Sunday morning. This year’s Sunday Brunch will include a VIP brunch at Vineyard in the City and a general admission brunch at the Loews Atlanta Hotel, food and drinks by more than 15 chefs and mixologists, and live music. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival’s coveted Tasting Tents are an all-you-can-indulge experience, featuring the best flavors of the South. Located in the Greensward Promenade area of Piedmont Park, the new Tasting Tent location offers ample space and seclusion. Lots of outdoor green space and a gorgeous fountain provide a haven for sommelier and mixologist lounges, a Pairings Tent, live music, tailgating areas outfitted for barbecuing and relaxation, and a pick-your-garnish cocktail garden. The curated Tasting Tents allow guests to delve deeper than ever into interactive experiences, featuring a number of themes, such as Southern Staples, Southern Around the World, Southern Tailgating and Southern Provision. Friday’s Tasting Tents will take place at nighttime this year, giving guests the ideal end to their work week.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The first of its kind in the US, the Festival’s pop-up vineyard and event venue will provide a unique backdrop for Masterclasses and events during the weekend, including a “Grapes from A to Z” Wine Luncheon with Master Sommeliers and a VIP Sunday Brunch. Located in the former Atlanta Symphony Hall lot of 14<sup>th</sup> Street, Vineyard in the City is hosted by<i>Boymelgreen Development</i> and presented by <i>PNC Bank</i>. The pop-up vineyard will remain open after the Festival until <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807668" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">July 14</span></span> for community use.<b><i><u></u><u></u></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Through the ticket packages, interested enthusiasts can customize their experience at the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival by making it an afternoon, a day or a full weekend endeavor!<span style="background-color: yellow; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u></u>· <b>Individual Tasting Tent Pass</b> – NEW LOCATION! – Designed to take guests on an epicurean journey through the South, the Festival’s Tasting Tents are not the typical festival tasting experience. The all-you-can-indulge layout allows guests the opportunity to eat, drink and explore the region’s top food and drink products and chef creations while also celebrating international influences that have shaped our region. <b>$100 per Tasting Tent ticket ($80 – early bird)</b><u></u><u></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u></u>· <b>Day Pass</b> – Day Passes are ideal for curious food and beverage enthusiasts who want to eat, drink and learn. They include access to Learning Experiences, the Festival Tasting Tents, and class intermission sips and snacks presented by Ballard Designs. Friday-only includes access to <i>Toast, </i>the Festival’s kick-off event. Day Pass holders also receive a Festival gift bag. <b>$190 per day ($160 – early bird)</b><u></u><u></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u></u>· <b>3-Day Pass</b> – If one day isn’t enough (and when it comes to Southern food and drink, one day is never enough!), the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival offers 3-Day Passes for guests looking to expand their tastes and minds. 3-Day Pass holders will experience <i>Toast, </i>the Festival’s kick-off event; Learning Experiences on Friday and Saturday with class intermission sips and snacks presented by Ballard Designs; Tasting Tents each day; Sunday Brunch; access to <i>Destination Delicious</i> kick-off party on Thursday evening; and invitations to exclusive sponsor events. 3-Day Pass holders also receive a Festival gift bag. <b>$575 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday</b><b>($485 – early bird)</b><u></u><u></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u></u>· <b>Connoisseur Experience</b> – Created for the serious food and drink lover who wants the best the Festival has to offer, the Connoisseur Day and 3-Day Passes are the perfect indulgence. Connoisseur pass holders will enjoy unique benefits, including access to the exclusive Connoisseur Lounge, which is a favorite gathering spot for the Festival’s Advisory Council and features breakfast, food and beverage service throughout the day by award-winning talent. The Connoisseur Experience also includes access to Connoisseur-only classes; priority seating at Connoisseur Dinner Series events that are curated by Matt Lee and Ted Lee; fast-track entrance into the Festival Tasting Tents and a Connoisseur hospitality area in the Tents designed by <i>Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles</i>. New to the Connoisseur experience in 2016 is a VIP Wine Luncheon and a VIP Sunday Brunch in the Festival’s pop-up Vineyard. The Connoisseur Day pass includes one dinner and the Connoisseur 3-Day pass includes three dinners. All Connoisseurs receive a Connoisseur Gift Bag. <b>$725 ($600 – early bird) Connoisseur Day Pass and $2,000 ($1,700 – early bird)</b> <i>*Connoisseur ticketholders may choose reserve seating for general classes in lieu of attending Connoisseur Learning Experiences.</i><u></u><u></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u></u>· <b>Dinners & Evening Events</b> – The Festival experience continues into the evenings as chef’s, sommeliers, and mixologists come together to curate dinners and signature parties for guests. The Dinners and Events are peppered throughout the city at private homes, restaurants, and unique Atlanta venues and showcase the South in unique and intimate atmospheres. <b>$45 - $300 per person, per dinner/event</b> <b>(no early bird pricing)</b><u></u><u></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit <a href="http://www.atlfoodandwinefestival.com/" target="_blank">www.atlfoodandwinefestival.com</a> as of Friday, March 18.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Additional information is also available in the 2016 Festival Guided Tour at <a href="http://www.360media.net/pdfs/afwf16_mediaguidedtour.pdf" target="_blank">www.360media.net/pdfs/afwf16_<wbr></wbr>mediaguidedtour.pdf</a> and photos for media coverage can be requested from 360 Media, Inc. at <a href="mailto:info@360media.net" target="_blank">info@360media.net</a>. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Launched in 2010, by Atlanta entrepreneurs Dominique Love and Elizabeth Feichter, the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is a four-day culinary experience celebrating the South. With an Advisory Council of more than 80 award-winning talent from 13 Southern states and the District of Columbia, the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival offers carefully-crafted programs and events to entertain and educate consumer about the rich food and beverage traditions of the region. The Festival also celebrates the flavors of other Southern regions around the globe including Southern Europe, South Africa, South America, Southern Hemisphere (Australia and New Zealand) and South-of-the-Border for Mexico. Atlanta Food & Wine Festival returns to Midtown Atlanta <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807669" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, June 2</span></span> – <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807670" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, June 5, 2016</span></span>. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit <a href="http://www.atlfoodandwinefestival.com/" target="_blank">www.atlfoodandwinefestival.com</a><wbr></wbr>. Follow Atlanta Food & Wine Festival on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/atlantafoodandwinefestival" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/atlfoodandwine/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/atlfoodandwine" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. #AFWF16 #KnowTheSouth</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>KEVIN GILLESPIE TO OPEN COMMUNION <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807538" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">FRIDAY, APRIL 15</span></span> IN DECATUR</strong><br /><em>German Beer Garden-Inspired Backyard at Revival Features a Food Truck,<br />Easy-Drinking Beverages, Tokens and Friendly Games of Cornhole</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA – Just in time for the gorgeous spring weather, Atlanta chef, restaurateur, speaker and cookbook author Kevin Gillespie is opening Communion, a German beer garden-inspired backyard at his popular Revival restaurant in Decatur on Friday, April 15. Since opening in 2015, Revival has welcomed diners to its historic converted house as a part of the Gillespie extended family and served them family-style portions of fried chicken, meatloaf and Gillespie’s grandmother’s cornbread. With Communion, the chef is ready to welcome guests to his insanely fun backyard, down to the horseshoes and cornhole games.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This latest creative culinary brainstorm includes a food truck where guests can sample executive chef Andreas Müller's inspired takes on classic German beer garden snacks, including grilled rye with Kartoffelkäse, Bavarian-style pretzels with hot mustard and Obatzda and grilled sausages with sauerkraut, mustard and beef fat-fried potatoes. The drink list offers a selection of European-style draft and bottled session beers, Old World-style wines, punches and batched cocktails.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Backyard revelers won’t have to worry about keeping track of a tab, either. Upon arrival, guests purchase tokens - $5 each - from the Communion cashier and spend them on drinks and food truck purchases. Any unused tokens can be used on future visits. Most food truck snacks and drinks are 1-3 tokens, with server and bartender gratuities already factored into the price of each.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“In the truest sense of the word, Communion means ‘to share,’ and that is our guiding inspiration behind the new outdoor space,” explains Gillespie. “We love to treat our guests like family at Revival, extending that hospitality to cookouts in the front yard and supper on the side porch. Now, the backyard is our final addition. It's a place where friends and neighbors can meet and share a drink, a snack from our food truck or play a game of horseshoes together."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Communion opens <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807540" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday, April 15 at 4 p.m.</span></span> behind Revival. Operating hours are Thursdays and Fridays beginning at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807541" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">4 p.m.</span></span> and at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807542" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m.</span></span> on Saturdays and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807543" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">12:30 p.m.</span></span> on Sundays (weather permitting).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About Communion:</strong><br />Communion is an extension of Revival, offering an outdoor gathering spot for imbibing and socializing in the backyard of chef Kevin Gillespie’s Decatur restaurant. Perfect for enjoying a pre- or post-dinner drink when dining at Revival or for laid-back afternoon revelry on the weekends, Communion serves session beers, wine and cocktails as well as a small menu of food truck snacks. Casual entertainment such as horseshoes and cornhole is also provided, and reservations are not needed.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Revival and Communion are located at 129 Church Street in Decatur. For more information, call <a href="tel:470-225-6770" target="_blank" value="+14702256770">470-225-6770</a>or visit <a href="http://www.revivaldecatur.com/" target="_blank">revivaldecatur.com</a>. Additional updates can be found on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/revivaldecatur" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/revivaldecatur" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/revivaldecatur/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>VINO VENUE AND SMOKE RING HOSTING CORK ‘N PORK ON <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1064735603" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">APRIL 17</span></span></strong><br /><em>Chefs Daniel Rivers and Jordan Wakefield Prepare Georgia-Style Barbecue Paired with Wine<br />and Craft Beer for Spring Festival in Dunwoody</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – <a href="http://vino-venue.com/" target="_blank">Vino Venue</a>, Atlanta’s one-of-a-kind wine and dine emporium, is continuing its signature <em>Discover</em> festival series with <a href="http://atlantawineschool.com/shop/Cork-and-Pork.html" target="_blank">Cork ‘n Pork</a> on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1064735604" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday, April 17</span></span>. Chef/owner Jordan Wakefield of <a href="http://smokeringatlanta.com/" target="_blank">Smoke Ring</a> will join chef Daniel Rivers of Vino Venue for an exciting culinary partnership featuring two tasting sessions - <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1064735605" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2 to 4 p.m.</span></span> and 5 to 7 p.m. - filled with Southern fare and sips to match. There will be nearly 100 wines and craft beers served, with an opportunity to purchase favorites to take home.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cork ‘n Pork is a walk-around tasting event where guests can sample beverages inside at Vino Venue (4478 Chamblee Dunwoody Road in Dunwoody) and also get a taste of the spring weather while enjoying food samples outside around the barbecue smokers.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wakefield will be making the “Georgia-style barbecue” for which he has become famous, including classics like smoked whole hog, babyback ribs, brisket, smoked chicken, pickled shrimp, pulled pork and an array of sauces and side items. Rivers will deliver barbecue-friendly wines, craft beers and additional sides, including a build-your-own tater tot station.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“Southern culinary traditions were instilled in me at a very young age by my family, so nothing makes me happier or feels more natural to me than barbecuing,” says Wakefield. “Cork ‘n Pork is the perfect opportunity for me to share the foods that I’m most passionate about, and I’m really looking forward to collaborating with Daniel to offer Atlantans a complete culinary experience.”</span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Vino Venue will be curating a selection of nearly 100 wines and beers for guests to sample, and attendees will have the opportunity to purchase their favorites by the bottle, six pack or case to take home.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“Our <em>Discover</em> series has traditionally featured cuisine and complementing wine varieties from the world’s most distinguished wine regions,” says Michael Bryan, founder of Atlanta Wine School and managing partner of Vino Venue. “Cork ‘n Pork will take a local heirloom—our own style of Georgia barbecue—and thoughtfully pair it with a global selection of wines and local beer selections.”</span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">General admission tickets to Cork ‘n Pork are $59 per person and include unlimited tastings of food and beverages. Those who purchase by March 15 will receive an early bird discount and can purchase tickets for $89 per couple. Additionally, all purchases prior to March 15 include an official Cork ‘n Pork t-shirt, a $20 value. Tickets can be purchased <a href="http://atlantawineschool.com/shop/Cork-and-Pork.html" target="_blank">online</a> at VinoVenue.com, by visiting Vino Venue or by calling <a href="tel:770-668-0435" target="_blank" value="+17706680435">770-668-0435</a>. For more information on group rates, contact Lizette Leanza at <a href="mailto:lizette@vino-venue.com" target="_blank">lizette@vino-venue.com</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><u>About Vino Venue</u></strong><br />Vino Venue is a one-of-a kind wine and dine emporium offering guests a unique, complete culinary experience. With over 50 wines available by the glass, a respectable craft beer selection and bistro-style cuisine designed for sharing, Vino Venue is just the place to discover the art and science of food and wine. Vino Venue is also home to a $100,000 chef demonstration kitchen furthering Vino Venue’s fundamental priority: experiencing the ever expanding world of food and wine. Vino Venue is conveniently located at I-285 and Chamblee Dunwoody Road (4478 Chamblee Dunwoody Road) in Dunwoody. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.vino-venue.com/" target="_blank">vino-venue.com</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><u>About Smoke Ring</u></strong><br />Owner and executive chef Jordan Wakefield is a devoted fan of barbecue and Southern cuisine. Establishing an authentic Georgia-style barbecue, Smoke Ring offers a unique take on typical barbecue dishes. Smoke Ring is located at 309 Nelson Street SW in the Castleberry Hill neighborhood of Atlanta. For more information, call <a href="tel:404-228-6377" target="_blank" value="+14042286377">404-228-6377</a> or visit <a href="http://www.smokeringatlanta.com/" target="_blank">smokeringatlanta.com</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong>– <a href="http://thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">The Big Ketch Roswell</a> is launching weekday lunch service starting April 18. Guests can now visit Roswell’s local beach house for a mid-day seafood fix beginning at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807521" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m.</span></span> seven days a week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We are excited to extend our lunch hours to offer fresh seafood to Roswell residents and businesses <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807522" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span>-<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807523" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday</span></span>,” says executive chef Derek Dollar. “Whether you’re looking for a quick bite between meetings or a leisurely lunch with friends, we look forward to serving you soon.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Big Ketch Roswell uses the highest quality seafood available and locally-sourced ingredients when possible. Reel in mouthwatering menu items such as:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Buffalo shrimp po’boy</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ahi tuna banh mi</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">TBK “greuben” (grouper Reuben)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mediterranean quinoa bowl</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">View the full menu <a href="http://thebigketch.com/images/TBK_LunchMenu_Roswell.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. The Big Ketch in Roswell is located at 1105 Canton Street and serves lunch and dinner seven days a week. Patio seating is now available. Hours of operation are <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807524" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span> through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807525" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday</span></span>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807527" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. - 10 p.m.</span></span>; Friday and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807528" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807529" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m. - 11 p.m.</span></span>; Sunday <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807531" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">11 a.m.</span></span> - <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807532" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9 p.m.</span></span> For more information, call <a href="tel:770-993-5749" target="_blank" value="+17709935749">770-993-5749</a> or visit <a href="http://thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">thebigketch.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SOUTHERN PROPER HOSPITALITY JOINS THE FIGHT AGAINST LEUKEMIA</strong><br /><em>Atlanta Restaurant Group Launches Fundraising Campaign - with Events and Cocktail Promotion -<br />to Help Leukemia & Lymphoma Society </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ATLANTA - <a href="http://www.sphospitality.com/" target="_blank">Southern Proper Hospitality</a>, one of Atlanta’s leading hospitality groups, is partnering with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to help eradicate leukemia, lymphoma and other life-threatening blood cancers. The partnership includes a specialty cocktail promotion, an upcoming dinner and golf tournament and a Man of the Year fundraising campaign. In honor of partner Chris Hadermann's grandfather, who lost his life to leukemia, the Southern Proper team invites Atlanta diners to join them in making a difference for this cause.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"My partners and I feel a responsibility to give back to the community that has been so good to us,” says Hadermann. “By doing our part, we can help fund therapies and treatments that are saving lives. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has been responsible for advances that have doubled, tripled and in some cases quadrupled the survival rate for some blood cancers.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807545" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">June 11</span></span>, all Southern Proper Hospitality restaurants (<a href="http://www.gk-atl.com/#gk-atl-story" target="_blank">Gypsy Kitchen</a>, <a href="http://www.thesoutherngentlemanatl.com/" target="_blank">The Southern Gentleman</a>, <a href="http://smokebellybbq.com/" target="_blank">Smokebelly BBQ</a>, <a href="http://thebigketch.com/" target="_blank">The Big Ketch</a>, <a href="http://www.theblindpigparlourbar.com/" target="_blank">The Blind Pig</a> and <a href="http://www.miltonscuisine.com/" target="_blank">Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails</a>) are featuring three special cocktails, with $1 from every drink sold going directly to the LLS. <a href="http://www.titosvodka.com/" target="_blank">Tito’s Handmade Vodka</a> plans to match every dollar donated. The three cocktails are:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Tito’s Strawberry Basil Martini</strong> - Tito’s vodka, strawberry basil syrup and fresh lime juice, garnished with a strawberry slice and fresh basil leaf</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ElderHound</strong> - Tito’s vodka, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur and fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice, topped with soda and garnished with a fresh mint sprig</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hadermann is also participating in LLS’ Man & Woman of the Year (MWOY) fundraising campaign, working to raise as much money for the organization as possible in a 10-week period. Those interested in lending their support can visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TeamMAXIMIZE" target="_blank">his Facebook page</a> or donate at <a href="http://www.mwoy.org/pages/ga/atlanta16/chadermann" target="_blank">Hadermann’s personal MWOY page</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To further help LLS in its mission to eradicate blood cancer, Southern Proper is hosting a Gatsby Party dinner on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807546" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, May 21</span></span> and a golf tournament on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807547" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday, June 6</span></span>. More information on these events will be released in the coming weeks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society</strong><br />The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma <wbr></wbr>Society (LLS) is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS exists to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients. We are the voice for all blood cancer patients, and we work to ensure access to treatments for all blood cancer patients.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About Southern Proper Hospitality</strong><br />Southern Proper Hospitality is an entrepreneurial organization that values innovation, creativity and attention to detail. The mission of the team of industry leading professionals is to help shape the cultural fabric of Atlanta. Southern Proper provides a “short term escape” for diners by creating unique and distinct dining experiences that appeal to customers’ sense of adventure. Each restaurant offers a high energy, fun and entertaining atmosphere coupled with genuinely hospitable service and exceptional, high quality food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>ATLANTA</strong> – As part of its commitment to being a destination for families and neighbors to connect, The Collection at Forsyth is hosting Community Day on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807559" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday, April 23</span></span>from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807560" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1 – 5 p.m.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Community Day at The Collection at Forsyth will include a variety of family-friendly activities such as live entertainment from Cumming Dance Academy and RISPA Performing Arts School, face painting, balloon artists and stage performers. The event also will include giveaways from a variety of stores at The Collection. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Beginning at 2 p.m. catch the latest trends from local and national retailers at The Collection’s Spring Fashion Show. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">From <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807562" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9 a.m.</span></span> to <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2075807563" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">4 p.m.</span></span>, Community Day attendees also can raise money for a good cause by test driving a new Ford vehicle and taking a brief survey. For every test drive, Billy Howell Ford will donate $20 to B.A.D.G.E. (Benevolent Association Dedicated to Giving to Employees of Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office). The Forsyth County Sherriff’s Department will also offer car seat safety checks, K-9 demonstrations, SWAT vehicles and patrol cars for attendees. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"We are proud to continue our tradition of a family-friendly day at The Collection at Forsyth," said Thomas Tropea, managing director - Core Property Capital. "We are committed to engaging with the Forsyth community through events like Community Day and beyond," he added. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Collection at Forsyth is located at 410 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, Georgia 30041. For more information, visit <a href="http://t3096123.icpro.co/track.aspx?id=460%7C2F3E3B%7C4D72%7C128F%7C9C%7C0%7CD4%7C1%7C3EFA0A77&destination=http%3a%2f%2fwww.collectionforsyth.com%2f&dchk=5FF12778" target="_blank">collectionforsyth.com</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>About The Collection at Forsyth</strong><br />The Collection at Forsyth is an outdoor lifestyle shopping destination in Cumming, Ga. Owned and managed by CORE Property Capital and Starwood Capital Group, The Collection at Forsyth features a variety of premier national retailers, restaurants and a movie theater, as well as specialty local stores and eateries. For more information, visit <a href="http://t3096123.icpro.co/track.aspx?id=460%7C2F3E3B%7C4D72%7C128F%7C9C%7C0%7CD5%7C1%7C3EFA0A77&destination=http%3a%2f%2fwww.collectionforsyth.com&dchk=34065BA4" target="_blank" title="collectionforsyth.com">collectionforsyth.com</a>, like us on <a href="http://t3096123.icpro.co/track.aspx?id=460%7C2F3E3B%7C4D72%7C128F%7C9C%7C0%7CD6%7C1%7C3EFA0A77&destination=http%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2fcollectionatforsyth&dchk=40EA170C" target="_blank" title="facebook.com/collectionatforsyth">Facebook</a> or follow us on <a href="http://t3096123.icpro.co/track.aspx?id=460%7C2F3E3B%7C4D72%7C128F%7C9C%7C0%7CD7%7C1%7C3EFA0A77&destination=https%3a%2f%2ftwitter.com%2fShopforsyth&dchk=270C5992" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>(Atlanta, GA)</b> – Prepare your taste buds for the return of the city’s most anticipated culinary event of the year, Atlanta’s Taste of the Nation® for No Kid Hungry, slated for <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1064735609" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, April 28</span></span> at the Georgia Aquarium. The 28<sup>th</sup> annual tasting event, which benfits No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in America, will bring together Atlanta’s most celebrated chefs and mixologists for an evening of fine food, wine and fundraising.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u></u> More than 1,200 guests expected to attend will have the opportunity to sample signature fare and spirits from over 50 of the city’s premier restaurants, and enjoy live, silent and beverage auctions, wine tastings and live entertainment. This year’s event will feature a chance to bid in a live auction for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy for four. Leading the 2016 event is <b>Honorary Chair </b>ED Roland<b>, </b>lead vocalist for rock bands Collective Soul and the Sweet Tea Project and <b>Honorary Chef </b>Marc Murphy of Landmarc restaurant group and Food Network’s <i>Chopped. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Date: Thursday, April 28, 2016<u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Location: Georgia Aquarium<br />255 Baker Street NW<br />Atlanta, Georgia 30313 <br /><br /> Time: 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. for Platinum VIP<br />6:30 to 10:00 p.m. for VIP<br />7:30 to 10:00 p.m. for General Admission</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One in five children in this country struggles with hunger, including more than 700,000<b> </b>kids in<b> </b>Georgia. Using proven, practical solutions, No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger today by ensuring that kids start the day with a nutritious breakfast and families learn the skills they need to shop and cook on a budget. Already, No Kid Hungry and its partners <u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">have connected kids struggling with hunger with 460 million meals.<u></u><u></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In 2015, Atlanta’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry raised enough to help feed children in need more than 6,670,000 healthy meals. Local beneficiaries include the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Genesis Shelter and GPAN Cooking Matters.<u></u><u></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">All proceeds from Taste of the Nation benefit No Kid Hungry thanks to generous support from national sponsors Citi and Sysco®. Atlanta’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry is also supported by national sponsors Food Network and OpenTable. Local sponsors include Georgia Aquarium, Wolfgang Puck Catering, Empire Distributors, Inc., Georgia Crown Dist. Company, National Distributing Company, Prime Wine & Spirits, Quality Wine & Spirits, United Distributors, Inc., Pulte Homes, Coca-Cola Foodservice, Phase 3 Marketing and Communications, Atlanta Wholesale Wine, The Billi Marcus Foundation, Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, Blockbuster Linen, The Cook's Warehouse, Delta Air Lines, Eventologie, ImagineAir, Tommy & Chantal Bagwell and S. Pellegrino.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">10 Degrees South<u></u><u></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">4th & Swift<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Aqua Blue Restaurant and Bar<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Aria<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlanta Fish Market<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlanta Grill at Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Atlas<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bistro Niko<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Buckhead Diner<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cape Dutch<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Chops Lobster Bar<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cibo e Beve<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">City Winery <u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Colletta<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Davio's<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">F&B Atlanta<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Georgia Aquarium<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Gunshow<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Gypsy Kitchen</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hugo’s Oyster Bar<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">il Giallo<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kevin Rathbun Steak<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kyma<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Local Three<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Marlow's Tavern<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Oak Steakhouse<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Pricci<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Restaurant Eugene<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Revival <u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Seed/Stem<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sundail<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Table + Main/Osteria Mattone<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Table 1280<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ted's Montana Grill<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Café at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Hil<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Umi<u></u><u></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails<u></u><u></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To purchase tickets for Atlanta’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry, visit <a href="http://www.atlantataste.org/" target="_blank">NoKidHungry.org/Atlanta</a><i>. </i><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>About</b> <b>No Kid Hungry<u></u><u></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">No child should go hungry in America, but 1 in 5 kids will face hunger this year. Using proven, practical solutions, No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger today by ensuring that kids start the day with a nutritious breakfast and families learn the skills they need to shop and cook on a budget. When we all work together, we can make sure kids get the healthy food they need. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of national anti-hunger organization Share Our Strength. Join us at <a href="http://www.nokidhungry.org/" target="_blank">NoKidHungry.org</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238343995088734478.post-70008102721292229192016-04-01T17:00:00.002-07:002016-04-01T17:00:39.731-07:00A Need For Speed at Andretti Indoor Karting and Games Roswell<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hey readers,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Earlier last month, three of my guests & I were invited to a media dinner at Andretti Grill, Andretti Indoor Karting and Game's in-house restaurant located in the heart of Roswell (a HUGE thank you & shout out go to Austin & Brave PR and Andretti teams). Although I had driven past this location plenty of times over the last several years to visit family and friends residing in the area, I was always curious about it, but had regretfully, never found the need to make an actual visit. To fulfill my curiosity and to compare it to similar entertainment centers like it in my neighborhood, which include Malibu Grand Prix and Dave and Buster's to a certain extent, I immediately set up a reservation once I had my schedule laid out. Opening its doors in 2001, Andretti Roswell is the first of two locations in Georgia, with the Marietta location opening its doors just late last year in October 2015. Following 14 years of success at their first location & a cult-like following of fellow speed lovers, opening a second location in the former Burlington Coat Factory building on Roswell Road, right by the Big Chicken and across the street from Harry's Whole Foods, just made sense. With over 100,000 square foot of entertainment, you can bet this blogger was ready to abide by their first rule: TAKE THE CONCEPT OF FUN SERIOUSLY and enjoy a rainy Saturday evening with some of her favorite people! We were ready to get our minds focused, our hearts pumping and our stomachs full on this much needed night out!</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Route 66 Platter (Combination of jumbo potato skins, quesadilla, chicken wings and creamy four cheese mac-n-cheese): If you're looking to get a bite of the variety of tasty appetizers that Andretti's offers, then you've got to get an order or two of the Route 66 platter, which lets you try a little more than half of their options. The quesadilla with pulled pork was my group's favorites, followed by the potato skins, mac 'n cheese & buffalo wings-for the 4 of us, which was just the right amount to get our appetites rolling!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Sky High Nachos (Tri-colored tortilla chips piled high and smother in queso, cheddar and monterrey jack with pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapeños and green onions): A delicious plate of nachos with no shortage of cheese or other toppings, Andretti's is definitely doin' it right! And when they say it's "Sky High," they really aren't kidding either-it's the perfect size to share with friends and family! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆BBQ Chicken Pizza (BBQ chicken, roasted garlic, caramelized onions and red onions with mozzarella and Gruyere cheese): It's PIZZA-what's not to love about that already? If you love BBQ chicken and you love pizza, then this is a match made in heaven for you! Chunks of white meat chicken, cheeses, </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">shredded red onion and a generous drizzle of sweet BBQ sauce on a wonderfully toasty and buttery pizza base, this one was a crowd favorite amongst my group of 4. Plus look at those beautiful colors! You really can't go wrong with any of their pizza offerings-I know I had a tough time deciding between this, spinach artichoke & buffalo pizza-oh my!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆St. Louis Style Ribs (full rack) served with homemade fries: These ribs were mouthwatering, fall-off-the-bone, finger lickin' good! The ribs themselves were very moist, tender and had just the right amount of chew to them without being overcooked. The smokiness shined through and paired incredibly well with their sweet & savory BBQ marinade. To be honest, I was pretty blown away by the quality-it's definitely not something you'd typically find at other indoor entertainment/gaming centers, so that was a pleasant surprise! Oh & did I forget to mention, it's grilled on the Big Green Egg, too?!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white;">☆Angry Italian Burger (Classic hamburger with mild Italian sausage, provolone cheese and fiery Boom Boom sauce): Take everything you love about a classic hamburger & fries, add a couple strips of crispy bacon, zesty Italian sausage & a tasty homemade 'Boom Boom' sauce, then you've got yourself a real winner! </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Besides my obsession with little attention to details such as the Andretti's Grill branding on the buns, the burger itself was grilled to a perfect medium well and my niece devoured every last bite of it, which coming from a picky eater like herself, is definitely worth noting!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">☆Caramel Apple Crumble Pie (Caramelized Granny Smith apples cooked in a tender crust with a buttered brown sugar crumble. Served hot with vanilla bean ice cream, Heath bar crumbles and a caramel drizzle): Looking for the perfect way to balance out an already perfect meal? Then ordering dessert is the way to go! Fair warning though, </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">it's the deciding part that's actually the most difficult! All of AG's dessert options looked absolutely heavenly, but my group ultimately decided on the apple crumble pie and we loved every bite! Warm, slightly crunchy cinnamon and butter sugar apples, caramel and a terrific scoop of vanilla ice cream to top it all of? SIMPLY PERFECT! And the fact that it's made in-house & to order doesn't hurt either ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As you can probably tell, my guests & I had an incredibly fun, action-packed time at Andretti's, along with the handful of other action goers that were there on a Saturday evening. From the moment we stepped into Andretti's, we could just feel the thrill and excitement of the other guests there, which escalated even further when we walked around and peeked at the ropes course, game room and race track prior to being seated for dinner. To the left of the main entrance is their in-house restaurant, Andretti Grill, which features a large, open dining room, a fully stocked bar area and a handful of flat screens that circle the entire perimeter. As we waited to be seated, the hostess brought us to our table, where our server (I didn't quite catch her name) welcomed us and immediately took down our drink orders. When she returned, she walked us through their menu and made a couple of recommendations based on what items were the most popular, along with items that were her personal favorites & go-to items. With her help, we ended up ordering a majority of the items she suggested, which included the Route 66 platter, Angry Italian burger, BBQ chicken pizza and caramel apple crumble pie. And I can tell you right now, she hit the nail on the head with all of those recommendations because each member from my party clearly loved their individual entrées as made evident by their almost clean to clean plates! I really regret and wish I would've taken note of her name, she did such a wonderful job with our party on that evening! Despite the somewhat max capacity of the dining room, especially the bar, she never once rushed us and went above and beyond to ensure that we always had our beverages refilled and napkins stocked, which certainly came in handy with all of the messy foods we had ordered, such as those addictive saucy ribs we were gnawing on. Additionally, she was friendly, incredibly attentive and very respectful, which is always appreciated no matter where you're dining out at! In regards to the interior, there's plenty of seating (low tables, high tops, booths and bar seating) available. The neutral toned walls offer a nice balance with the black furnishings and silver/red accents & the dimmed lighting provides a comfortable and relaxed environment, which lets your eyes rest from all of the neon/brightly-colored lights seen all throughout the entertainment room. Granted, if there's a big game playing on one of the many flat screens, then it's probably going to be a little rowdy, but would you expect anything different at an [upscale] sports bar such as Andretti's Grill (trust me, it's not your typical sports bar, but I hope you'll catch my drift~]? I hope not! Now, I'm not at all a sports head, but if my DAWGS are playing, you know that I'll be rooting for my team as loudly as I did at Sanford Stadium during my undergrad years when Matt Stafford & Knowshon Moreno were dominating the fields! Getting back on track, just when we thought the evening couldn't get better, Andretti's provided us with four complimentary $10 game cards, which we immediately put to use after dinner. Having played several shooting games, claw machines, 4D stimulators and our family's favorite, 4-way air hockey, we wanted to partake in some karting. Due to the long lines and wait time however, we decided to save karting for our next trip here, which will be very soon, since having dinner & indoor entertainment makes life a heck of a lot easier, allowing you to knock out two birds with one stone. Plus, it's a one-stop destination that attendees of all ages can enjoy, have a quality meal & an unforgettable time! So whether you're from the area or you're just looking for something new, fun & fast-paced to do, check out Andretti's in both Roswell and Marietta! You won't find an experience like this elsewhere in the city-they're the REAL DEAL! Bring some friends & your true competitive colors and have fun! Just one last note before wrapping up, thank you to Austin & the Brave PR and Andretti teams for making our first time here so enjoyable! We had an absolute blast and can't wait to come back again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">-Sandy</span></div>
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