Ray's Restaurants Host Fall Chef's Dinner October 10 and 11

Wine and dine your way through five delicious courses at Ray's on the River on Thursday, October 10 and Ray's on the Creek on Friday, October 11. Inspired by wines from Taste of the NFL, cabernet, chardonnay, zinfandel and prosecco are the starlets of the evening. Treat your palate to Big Green Egg-smoked oysters with cucumber mignonette served with La Marca Prosecco; Marcona almond-dusted striped bass with olive and roasted red pepper tapenade and parsnip purée paired with William Hill Bench Blend Chardonnay 2008; seared duck breast with sweet potato mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts with crispy bacon served with William Hill Bench Blend Cabernet 2009; and braised brisket with wild mushroom bread pudding, rapini and bourbon jus paired with Louis Martini Alexander Valley Cabernet 2008. Treat yourself with assorted cheeses and balsamic and fig ice cream for dessert accompanied by Louis Martini Gnarly Vine Zinfandel 2010. Tickets are $75 per person or $65 for Dining Club members. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to Ray's on the River at 770-955-1187 or Ray's on the Creek at 770-649-0064. Come one, come all; we're wining to dine with you. 

Bantam + Biddy Celebrates First Anniversary with Fall Festival on October 13

We love farm-to-table restaurants, but we just found the next big thing: farm-to-festival! Help Bantam + Biddy celebrate its first anniversary with their fall festival on Sunday, October 13 in the Ansley Mall courtyard. Live music from Lily and the Tigers will be the soundtrack to a full afternoon of family fun. A bevy of local vendors such as  Nottingham Nector, Souvei, Riverview Farms, Tiny Buffalo, Deck Specks, Doux South, Capra Gia and Georgia Organics will be in attendance as well. The celebration begins at 11 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m., but the good times don't end there. Take a seat at Bantam + Biddy for a four-course prix fixe meal prepared by chefs Shaun Doty and Lance Gummere. The limited-seat dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., costs $50 per person and even includes a one-year Georgia Organics membership. For more information and to make a reservation, call 404-907-3469.

Gobble White Oak Pastures' Turkey Day Deals Now

'Tis the season for giving thanks and gobbling turkeys. Ensure you celebrate both with a delicious bird from White Oak Pastures. Starting now, pre-order small ($75), medium ($100) or large ($125) birds for your Thanksgiving meal. Reared on White Oak Pastures' certified organic pastures and rated a Step 5+ with the Global Animal Partnership, all poultry are Heritage Birds, American Standard Bronze and Black. Place your order online and have your turkeys delivered to your feast November 18-21.

Appetizing Aperture: Say Hola to the Three Amigos from Tin Lizzy's

  

There are plenty of tough decisions you have to make everyday. Should you hit the snooze button again? (Probably not, but you're going to anyway.) Do you want fries with that? (Ok, maybe that one doesn't count since the answer is always yes.) And a question that never fails to stump my group of friends: queso, salsa or guacamole? Fortunately, Tin Lizzy's offers a three amigos appetizer that comes with all three, saving us from the dilemma of having to pick just one. That way, we can spend more time deciding which margarita we're going to have next! 

Block Boring Eats with Pinteresting Game Day Favorites

It's almost the weekend again, and we're sending in our Pinteresting Game Day Favorites for the big game. Intercept your usual hamburgers and bagged chips for grilled pepper poppers and Maryland crab dip. Sure to be a touchdown with tailgating fans, the Commissioner's jambalaya and spinach artichoke dip mini bread bowls will make the crowd go wild with your victory. Block the boring treats and add creativity to your tailgate with a personalized cookie cake or other delicious desserts, too! The plays are endless on the food field. 

Cooking Off Some Chili This Saturday

 

MLA to Chef Drew: So, have you participated in a lot of chili cook-offs?
Drew: Nope.
MLA: Do you make a lot of chili?
Drew: Nope.
MLA: So, why are you in the Brookhaven Chili Cook Off this weekend?
Drew: Because it sounds like fun!

And that, my friends, is a great reason to attend this Saturday's Brookhaven Chili Cook Off. Head over and cheer for Chef Drew and his beginner's luck as Seven Lamps competes for votes from taste testers (like you) and celebrity judges at the festival in Brookhaven's warehouse district just north of Dresden Drive on Apple Valley Road. The short walk from Brookhaven MARTA will prep you for the taste fest and perhaps for some of the cold adult beverages available for purchase at this Beano bonanza running 11 a.m.-7 p.m. This family friendly event belongs on your radar with its three bands, kid zone, arts and crafts, cornhole and a hearty welcome for Fidos on leashes. What not to bring: outside food and coolers.Tickets, $5 in advance or $10 at the gate, carry entitlements of a spoon and unlimited chili tastings from noon-4 p.m. or whenever supplies run out. Proceeds benefit Atlanta Fundraising Foundation.

Here's to many more, Drew!

Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Battle for a Cure on Thursday, October 10

Thursday night means it's basically the weekend, right? Since we're in agreement on this and you need a fun and delicious activity now, head down to the historic Georgia Freight Depot for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Next Generation Celebration: Battle for a Cure restaurant competition on October 10. From 7-10 p.m. there's going to be a culinary showdown between JCT. Kitchen & Bar, King + Duke, No. 246, The Optimist, RA Sushi Bar Restaurant and more with the hopes of being named the champion that evening. Along with eating your way through all of the action and silent auction bidding, guests will experience an all-inclusive tasting with beer and wine for $75 ($36 tax deductible). All proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction go back to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, so you'll be happy to know all that eating is for a great cause! Buy tickets online and prepare for the battle. More on Facebook.

"Like" the Buffalo Wild Wings Atlanta Airport Facebook Page

 

Add Facebook to all the things to "like" about the new Buffalo Wild Wings location in Concourse D at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Which do you like more: Buffalo Wild Wings' oasis of big-screen football, 24 beers on tap, boneless wings with 24 sauces, sandwiches and even breakfast . . . or airport parking, security lines and baggage fees? Thought so. Let your "Like" shine on Facebook!

Georgia Aquarium Hosts Eighth Annual Aqua Vino with Water, Wine and Atlanta's Best Restaurants on October 10

Swimsuit weather may be long gone by now, but that doesn't mean it's too late to have some aquatic fun. Just visit the eighth annual Aqua Vino at the Georgia Aquarium on October 10 to mingle with friends, family and your favorite sea creatures, all while sampling from more than 200 global wines and incredible tastes from Atlanta's premier restaurants such as Article 14 and Glenn's Kitchen. Upscale live and silent auctions round out the evening's entertainment for the over-21 crowd. The main event fills the Oceans Ballroom, and guests are free to venture out to view Georgia Aquarium exhibits. Grand Tasting is $150 per person; VIP Tasting is $325 per person and adds 6 p.m. admission, red carpet arrival and media splash photo op with hosts plus access to the VIP lounge with exclusive wines and behind-the-scenes tours. Proceeds benefit Georgia Aquarium's whale shark conservation and research initiatives. This event is ages 21 and up only.

Experience a Food Lover's Dream at Taste of Atlanta Plus More in this Week's Dish

Fall means an abundance of food festivals and events around Atlanta. Whether it's the Cystic Fibrosis Next Generation Celebration: Battle for a Cure, Aqua Vino at the Georgia Aquarium or Taste of Atlanta, there is plenty of fun happening in the city. Check out all the other events and specials going on in this week's Dish! 

Buy Your Tickets Today for Taste of Atlanta October 25-27

No need to list your credentials, Taste of Atlanta. We know all about the legendary festival featuring over 90 restaurants and four live cooking stages. We dream about the VIP food-wine-cocktail experience all year long, so we're eagerly awaiting the culinary sprawl to take over Tech Square Friday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27. We're looking forward to the barcraft competition, the Big Green Egg Grilling Experience, the Family Food Zone, workshops, cookbook signings, silent auction and so much more. We'll be on the lookout for some of our favorite chefs and mixologists from participating restaurants such as Alma Cocina, Article 14, Der Biergarten, Glenn's Kitchen, Gunshow, JCT. Kitchen & Bar, King + Duke, Lure, Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails, No. 246, The Optimist and Seven Lamps. A variety of ticket options are available online priced from $30 each on up. Buy now. Chances are there won't be leftovers.

Fall Three-Course Menus Arrive at Ray's Restaurants

Fall has arrived and the chefs at each of the Ray’s Restaurants locations have crafted a delicious three-course menu to celebrate the season. Each menu pairs gracefully with carefully selected wine recommendations and offers guests three choices to consider for appetizer, entrée and dessert. Available for a limited time, each menu is $29 per person; add $15 for wine pairings (excludes tax and gratuity). A quick peek at the menus reveals items such as fried green tomatoes, hazelnut-rolled pork tenderloin, smoked chili-chocolate bread pudding and white chocolate and pumpkin crème brûlée at Ray’s on the Creek; barbecued shrimp, a 10-ounce pork chop with maple bourbon whipped sweet potato and apple chutney, and chocolate-raspberry mousse cake at Ray’s on the River; and crab Rockefeller-stuffed mushroom, spicy tuna roll, barbecued Atlantic salmon, pumpkin cheesecake and apple cobbler at Ray’s in the City.

#Foodgram of the Week: @OccupyMyFamily

For a quick link to free and inexpensive family fun in the metro-Atlanta area, touch base with @occupymyfamily on Instagram. More time? Head to the website.

Take a Tour of our Pinterest Pumpkin Patch

Grab your carving kit, your baking sheet and head to the nearest farmers market or Georgia pumpkin patch because it's time to harvest delicious meals, y'all. Our Pinterest board is Pumped About Pumpkin everything. Pumpkin pie white hot chocolate, pumpkin fudge and even pumpkin smoothies. The cooler weather pairs perfectly with one of fall's favorite treats, and there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Attention Artisanal Sausage Lovers

Check out the rosemary and citrus spiced pork sausage made by the artists at White Oak Pastures this week. They make up small batches of artisanal sausages from grass-fed beef, lamb, pork or pastured chicken every week and offer it up to the lucky ones on their list. Cost is $8.99/pack of five links, approximately one pound. Sign up here to be added to the weekly specials email update or check back each week on the Artisan Goods section of the website. Can't wait to taste mine!

Appetizing Aperture: Blushing Geishas Buzz Atlantans at RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

October may bring candies and frights, but for the 21 and up crowd, it also brings delicious liquid delights. Cheers to the season with beautiful Blushing Geishas until October 31. These gorgeous cocktails will be hanging out exclusively at Midtown's RA Sushi Bar Restaurant. Dressed with SKYY Infusions Raspberry vodka, Chambord, fresh lemon sour and a splash of soda, she's buzzing Atlantans for only $5 a glass. Dare to try her?

Paddle to Ping-Pong Victory and Celebrate Oktoberfeast at No. 246 on Oct. 20

Rally pals for a single elimination, Ping Pong showdown at No. 246 for a chance to win fun prizes. This Sunday, October 6 kicks off the first of four preliminary rounds, which will continue each Sunday until the Oktoberfeast final four round on October 20. Sign up for Ping-Pong tournament preliminary #2 opens at 4 p.m., and tournament action flies beginning at 5 p.m. for a maximum of eight players. Housemade sausage ($10) and Red Hare beer ($5) specials are available for spectators and players to enjoy. Championship play takes place on Wednesday, October 23 at 7 p.m. Red Hare doles out prizes including brewery tours to winners and a tournament grand prize VIP brewery tour for 10 people with a custom cask blending experience.

Two Nights of Top-Shelf Tequila Experiences at Alma Cocina on October 10 and 11

Leave those well drinks at the bottom of the shelf where they belong. Next week, Alma Cocina is going top shelf with two separate tequila appreciation events. On Thursday, October 10, "A Night of Tequila" will fill the atrium of 191 Peachtree Tower from 7-10 p.m. Herradura and other tequila favorites will be used to create "Latin-," "American-,: and "Alternative-" themed cocktails which will accompany the delectable food pairings from executive chef Chad Clevenger and team. Butternut squash and mushroom sopes, charred octopus al pastor, pork cheek mondongo tostadas and more are all making much appreciated appearances. $50 per person and you must purchase tickets in advance online. But wait, the tequila love doesn't stop there! On Friday, October 11 from 7-10 p.m., it's a "Dinner of the Seven Barrels" -- a four-course dinner and tequila tasting commemorating the seven custom barrels of Herradura tequila that were personally tasted, approved and brought back to Atlanta by Fifth Group Restaurants solely for Alma Cocina, and using a few bottles reserved especially for this one-of-a-kind event. Herradura's global brand ambassador, Ruben Aceves, will be there to talk tequila with guests during the tasting. Clevenger's  menu reveals a Latin and Mexican culinary heritage, right down to the decadent tres leches and pumpkin churros dessert. $65 per person and advance purchase online is a must.

Field of Greens Festival Features 30 Top Atlanta & Athens' Farm to Table Restaurants

Come early and stay all day for a chance to support local sustainable food production. Friends will be green with envy when you experience the 8th Annual Field of Greens Festival at Whippoorwill Hollow Organic Farm on Sunday, October 6. The feast fest includes 30 of Atlanta and Athens’ best farm to table restaurants including Bantam + Biddy, King + Duke, JCT. Kitchen and Bar, Seven Lamps and Chicken and the Egg. Gather to greet the farmers and chefs at "Meals from the Market" and don't forget to taste the delicious recipes made with seasonal vegetables they sell. The tasting is from noon until 2:30 p.m., or until the food runs out. Other attractions include a vendor market, interactive kids' village, local music, a pig roast and craft demonstrations. The festival is from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door.

National Seafood Month Hooks Atlantans on Coastal Favorites

Grab your appetite and dive into National Seafood Month. October serves up coastal favorites for Atlantans in many of the city's treasured eateries. Get caught up in a well-balanced diet of seafood, as it hauls in plenty of health benefits. 

Executive chef David Bradley, of Lure, catches guests' attention with his saltwater classics prepared fresh daily. Whether one is feeling Blue Hill Bay mussels ($14) or grilled Block Island Swordfish ($32), make sure to taste the Southern flavors of Vidalia onion hushpuppies, coleslaw and corn on the cob, which comes with fried North Carolina catfish ($19). 

How about make your dish the fish? Ray's Restaurants promises always fresh seafood, flown in daily from Atlantic and Pacific fishing fleets. Delicious Georges Bank scallops, grouper and Georgia mountain trout will have one reminiscing on beach eats by the water. Visit Ray's in the City in downtown Atlanta, Ray's on the River in Sandy Springs and Ray's on the Creek in Alpharetta for all of your guilt-less sea pleasures. 

The Optimist brings sustainable seafood to west Midtown. Executive chef Andrew Evans shells out fresh entrées like East and West coast oysters and crispy whole black fish with fried shallots for guests to indulge in.  

Kick it dockside with oysters on the half shell, lump crab cake and calamari fries at The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill. Open for lunch and dinner, take a taste of the shrimp and grits for $12.95 or the "dry pack" sea scallops for $20.95. 

Hands Down Best Ice Breaker: Sushi and Sake Socials at RA Sushi

 

Dinner and a movie sound so stationary once you consider the Sushi and Sake Socials at RA Sushi Bar Restaurant. They're so hands on. Guests learn sushi rolling and sake pairing and have the opportunity to create two different rolls during the private event. After class, guests enjoy a three-course meal starting off with an appetizer followed by guests' own sushi creations and ending with a mochi trio for dessert. Sake pairings accompany each course. Favors include a sushi rolling mat to keep and a card for one free appetizer or roll on another visit. All of the above is only $50 per person. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance by calling 404-267-0114, and a minimum group of 15 is required.

Bantam + Biddy and Chick-a-Biddy's Shaun Doty Thinks Fast at October 5 Peachtree Road Farmers Market Mash-Up

It takes a little more than produce and local wares to host a successful farmers market. One of those requirements? A police presence. To foot the cost of this requirement, Peachtree Road Farmers Market is hosting a Market Mash-Up on Saturday, October 5 from 9 a.m.-noon. Four chefs, including Bantam + Biddy and Chick-a-Biddy's own Shaun Doty, will have 200 market dollars to create a dish that shows off the season and market ingredients. Ticket holders choose the Mash-Up Ruler during a 9:45 -10:45 a.m. tasting and can shop at the silent auction. All proceeds go toward cop coverage. $10 per ticket and only 200 tickets are available. 

Take Your Tailgate to the Next Level with Ray's on the Creek's Big Green Egg Class

 

Help your tailgate score the extra point with Ray's on the Creek's Big Green Egg class on October 5. Block out the 11 a.m.-1 p.m. time slot (still plenty of time to watch the games afterward) and reserve a spot by calling 770-649-0064. Tuition is $15 per person. Find out what's cooking here. 

"Sea" What's on Menus During National Seafood Month Plus More in this Week's Dish

Get your taste buds ready for two top-shelf tequila events. Alma Cocina hosts “A Night of Tequila” on Thursday, October 10 and “Dinner of the Seven Barrels” on Friday, October 11, both events from 7-10 p.m. Led by executive chef Chad Clevenger and team, cocktails are paired with delectable eats consumed of Latin and Mexican flavors. Cocktail cravings continue at RA Sushi with the Blushing Geisha drink special, made with SKYY Infusions raspberry vodka and other liquid treats. See why we cheers to October and more in this week’s of the Dish. 

Support Tacos for Tatas at Tin Lizzy's October 4

Photo credit: Jeremy Adamo

Join Tin Lizzy's on Friday, October 4th for Tacos for Tatas to benefit It’s the Journey. They're kicking off October, National Breast Cancer Awareness month, by inviting you to fill up on their tasty tacos and support a good cause on National Taco Day. Ten percent of the proceeds from all tacos sold at all locations on that day will walk right over to It’s the Journey. The Atlanta-based nonprofit organizes the annual Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer, a fundraiser that helps women in metro Atlanta receive breast cancer screenings and treatment. Watch out for this year’s walkers as they trek from downtown Decatur to Centennial Olympic Park on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6. 

Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails Dishes Up Favorites at Crabapple Fest on October 5

A tradition since 1969, historic Crabapple will be consumed once again with antique dealers from hundreds of juried vendors, live music from touring and local acts, activities for kids and delicious eats from local favorites this Saturday, October 5. Joining Crabapple Community Association (CCA) in the mix to host Crabapple Fest is Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails. The 5,000-person Milton Roundup and 10,000-person Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Arts Festival deliver an upbeat atmosphere for an old-fashioned festival. Activities and sights for all ages, Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails will have a food booth for all palates to enjoy. It's this weekend's best destination festival. Beer and wine will be available for the first time on festival grounds. Admission is free; festival hours are 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Shuttles will be available to transport festival-goers from satellite parking lots continuously from 9 a.m. -7 p.m. Click here for additional information. See you there! 

Appetizing Aperture: Marlow's Tavern Ribs & Whiskey

At Marlow's Tavern locations, fall means the Ribs & Whiskey menu is back and available through October 28! Check out the specialty menu here. Hot tip: through September 30, guests who make a donation to the Share Our Strength Dine Out for No Kid Hungry campaign will receive a $5 coupon. (Coupon redeemable at any Marlow's Tavern location from Tuesday, October 1-December 31, 2013. Limit one coupon per donation. Limit one coupon per visit, per guest.)

Creative Loafing "Best of Atlanta" Winners are Out and Showing the Love

  

We all have our ATL favorites! Blessed are those who share their favorite place to dine rather than try to keep it as their secret place. Creative Loafing's "Best of Atlanta" votes are in and tabulated, putting favorite places right out there for all to see. Gunshow hits the bull's-eye with the "Best New Restaurant" votes. The Optimist sails into the "Best Overall Restaurant," "Best Restaurant Design" and "Best Seafood" slots. Woodfire Grill on Cheshire Bridge Road ties for "Best Service." Decatur gets critics' nods for being one of the "Best hoods for Food Lovers," with No. 246 in the list of reasons to dine there. Love tasty tweets? @FifthGrouper tied for the title of "Best Foodie Twitter." Bold American Catering tied for "Best Caterer" - keep this in mind for your next event! Thanks for sharing, everyone! Where will you eat over the weekend? 

#Foodgram of the Week: @SavoryExposure

We just can't look away from the scrumptious shots that Broderick Smylie shares on @savoryexposure. "There are two things that have been constants throughout my life and those would be good food and cameras," Smylie says. We have to say, we're glad the stars aligned for those two hobbies to collide. Appetizers on Instagram; dig in to the main course at the Savory Exposure website.

Farewell Candy, Hello Cocktails: Pinterest Drinks We're "Fall"ing For

Bottoms up! Our Drinks We're "Fall"ing For board is intoxicating with signature libations for the season. Throw out the candy and mix the cocktails. Sip on Pumpkin smash or pumpkin pie and bourbon pumpkin shakes for tantalizing Halloween liquid treats. Great for holiday parties or soothing nightcaps, these are for tricksters 21 and up. Warm or cold, you'll be falling head over heels for them, in one way or another. Cheers!

Chef Kevin Rathbun and Linton Hopkins Bring Heat to the Kitchen at Atlanta Eats Live! Showdown

Move over, Jagger, chef rock stardom has taken the world by storm. Culinary connoisseurs are craving for open kitchens, TV shows, destination dining and "best of" events, to name a few. Groupies turned foodies, everyone is eating up seasonal creations and intoxicating libations. Bringing flavor to the city, Atlanta Eats Live! hosts 30 iconic Atlanta restaurants, entertainment and renowned chefs at Alpharetta's Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on Sunday, October 6 from 5-10 p.m. The colossal event honors Kevin Rathbun and Linton Hopkins for their contribution and commitment to the culinary community both near and far. "Atlanta Eats" television show host Steak Shapiro and WGST "Atlanta Eats" radio show host Mara Davis come together for a chef showdown between Rathbun and Hopkins. The heat is on in the kitchen as the two rock stars compete during the live entertainment lineup of cooking demos, chef karaoke and music from the all-chef band Five Bone Rack. Article 14, Lure, No. 246, The Optimist, Ray's on the Creek will have the drinks flowing for an over-21 audience. Tickets are $125 per person; includes all food, beverages and entertainment. Come have fun and know that your eating and drinking efforts benefit Staplehouse - The Giving Kitchen.

Mix it Up with Arianne Fielder at St. Simons Food & Spirits Festival, October 1

Welcome October with a celebration unlike any other. Let the leaves fall and head east to the Golden Isles for the 2nd Annual St. Simons Food & Spirits Festival Tuesday, October 1 through Sunday, October 6. Article 14 mixologist Arianne Fielder shakes up the season along with two other proof-profs at "Cocktail U," the festival's happiest hour-and-a-half class, on Friday, October 4 at The Sea Palms Resort. Thirsty students will taste their way through tonics, shrubs, bitters and cocktails from 4:15-5:45 p.m. Not long enough, you say? No fear, Atlantans, parties, dinners, wine tastings and other classes will keep you refreshed all weekend long. Class tuition is $50 per person; purchase tickets online. Your mixing skills will be the buzz of the town when you return home. Your class participation won't go to waste as you'll be helping event beneficiary Hospice of the Golden Isles. 

No. 246 Visits Westside Provisions District for Pop Up Chef Series Lunch on September 25

This Wednesday is all about the Westside as Decatur's No. 246 brings lunch to the Pop Up Chef Series at Westside Provisions District on September 25. Make a pit stop at the ATM for this cash-only meal, then grab a boxed lunch and drink that will make the whole office jealous. Pop Up Chef serves from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or until the victuals run out, so don't delay. Check Facebook on September 24 for menu specifics.

Jam with Celebrity Chef Rock Stars at Atlanta Eats Live Plus More in this Week's Dish

Hot off the grill, Marlow’s Tavern shares the “Get Up in Our Grill” winner’s Philly Cheesesteak Bracciole recipe. Perfect for tailgating and fall feasts, no matter what team fans root for, they’ll all be cheering for you. Grill-master not your title? Let someone else do it for you. Atlanta Eats Live! brings rock star chefs, entertainment and 30 iconic Atlanta restaurants to Alpharetta’s Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on Sunday, October 6 from 5-10 p.m. We’re serving up best of both worlds to ensure your culinary craving is met in this week’s Dish. 

Buffalo Wild Wings Takes Flight at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Photo Credit: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 

Buffalo Wild Wings lands a new home in Concourse D at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The tender Buffalo, N.Y. -style traditional or boneless wings paired with one of the 21 signature sauces will have one wishing there's a plane delay to keep the wings flying. Choose from 24 beers on tap and let the adventure flow.The menu offers a variety of burgers, specialty sandwiches, naked tenders, salads and breakfast items too. 45 big-screen televisions keep guests entertained, while floor-to-ceiling windows provide a perpetual runway view. Whether one is stopping by for a quick appetizer before boarding or finds extra time in between flights, Buffalo Wild Wings is the perfect spot to spend down time. Open daily from 6 a.m. until the last Concourse D flight departs each night. 

Grillmaster Alphonse Nuzzo Got Up in Marlow's Grill, Claiming First Place September 14

The heat was on September 14 as Marlow’s Tavern challenged almost 100 grillmasters to the "Get Up in Our Grill" contest. Held at the Dunwoody location, guests chowed down at the grill fest on samples of the fired-up recipes. After the food was feasted on, one man proved he had what it took to get up in Marlow's grill, winning the Big Green Egg grand prize, provided by Atlanta-based partner Big Green Egg. Alphonse Nuzzo of Buford, Ga. claimed first place with his "classic" Philly-style cheesesteak bracciole. We see you drooling. Just in time for cooler weather, heat up the grill and try it for yourself. His recipe, below, pairs perfectly with game days or weekend festivities with family.

Claiming the number two spot, Sheri Brown of Alpharetta, Ga. enjoyed a $50 Marlow’s Tavern gift card for her Atlanta-perfect Coca-Cola ribs. Tracy Matthews of Dunwoody, Ga. caught taste buds with her grilled smoked shrimp with roasted corn relish, earning her a limited-edition “Red, White and Brew” T-shirt, the third-place prize. Other top entries and their dishes include Marie Tinch of Orlando, Fla. for her F’ing Amazing ribs; Mary Johnson of Smyrna, Ga. with Korean “Firecracker” grilled pork chops; Denise Roberts of Smyrna, Ga. for St. Lucian bacon-wrapped BBQ turkey legs with curry ketchup; and Kerry Klock of Rincon, Ga. with grilled stuffed flank steak. Congrats to all, grilling well done! 

Alphonse Nuzzo’s Philly Cheesesteak Bracciole

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef top sirloin, cut into thin strips (4" wide x 8" long)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
• 2 cups of sliced baby portobello mushrooms
• 1/4 cup of butter
• Cooking twine

Directions

1. Sauté onion, peppers and mushrooms with 1/4 cup of butter.
2.  In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and basil. Generously rub both sides of the beef.
3. Lay the strip out and spread the sautéed mixture all over the top of the meat.
4. Generously spread the shredded Swiss cheese on top.
5. Tightly roll meat from top to bottom. Secure the roll-up meat with four pieces of cooking twine, evenly spaced.
6. Alphonse suggests letting the meat marinate for a few hours, but it can be grilled immediately.
7. Grill for about eight minutes a side, depending on the thickness or until desired doneness.
8. Remove them from the grill and slice in between the cooking twine. This will leave you with nicely cut, individual pieces. Remove twine and enjoy!