Midtown Takorea & Ssam Bar Spins Global Weekend Brunch

Hands off the snooze button this weekend. Brunch is calling and you must go to Midtown Takorea & Ssam Bar for the ultimate brunch with chef Tomas Lee’s signature Korean twist. Lee comingles culinary culture: shrimp and grits ($16) involves smoky red Korean sauce, fried egg and creamy jack cheese grits; Korean fried chicken and sweet red adzuki bean waffles dabble in sesame maple syrup ($16); and chilaquiles ($10) bring forth tortilla chips sautéed in signature salsa roja topped with creamy queso fresco, fried eggs and sour cream; add chicken or beef (+$2) or Lee’s recommendation of braised pork belly (+$3). Tempting creations such as pork belly Benedict, egg and chorizo egg rolls and a potato hash skillet make appearances on the menu giving guests a rotation of new selections alongside steadies. Thirsty brunchers take note: mimosas, bloody marys and sangrias are just $4 per glass. Brunch is served on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Sundays from noon-3:30 p.m. Already have a Midtown Takorea favorite dish? The regular menu is available all weekend long, even during brunch hours.

Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival Blossoms with Chefs and Mixologists July 16

Better Boys and Early Girls, the ninth annual Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival is your kind of fruit fest, ripe with tomato-rich treats and concoctions created by dozens of Atlanta’s best chefs and mixologists and 50 local farmer friends. A few plum personalities to look for at the Georgia Organics benefit: 5Church Atlanta chef Scotley Innis; Aria owner/chef Gerry Klaskala and mixologist Stefano Gandossi; Gunshow executive chef Joey Ward and mixologist Mercedes O’Brien; Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails executive chef Derek Dollar; Ormsby’s chef Nick Anderson; The Southern Gentleman executive chef Matthew Ridgway; and chef Tomas Lee of Midtown Takorea & Ssam Bar. Ford Fry’s tribute to summer’s revered heirlooms plants itself at Park Tavern in Midtown this Sunday, July 16 from 1-5 p.m. Like killer tomatoes, this festival flourishes rain or shine. Buy tickets in advance: $45 general admission; $40 Georgia Organics members; $125 Lexus VIP (early access and VIP area exclusives); and $74.95 “Good Grit” package including six issues of “Good Grit” magazine. A limited number of $75 general admission tickets will be available at the door. Killer tomatoes, we surrender already.

Midtown Takorea & Ssam Bar Takes the City by Storm with Atlanta Eats Episode Airing May 20 and 28

Tune in this weekend to see Midtown Takorea & Ssam Bar featured on an episode of Atlanta Eats! Hear from the masters of Mexican and Korean street eats as they share a behind-the-scenes look at one of Midtown's coolest restaurants. The episode will air on Peachtree TV (WPCH) on Saturday, May 20 from 7-8 p.m. and again on Sunday, May 28 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Set your DVR or iPhone alarm because you won't want to miss this!