Teams in the know can vie for first-, second-
and third-place prizes of $30, $20 or $10 house cash during Wednesday Team Trivia
Nights at Smokebelly BBQ in
Buckhead. The proud-to-be-puzzled will find happiness absorbing facts,
pondering select ice cold $3 drafts (all day every day) and feeding brains and
brawn Smokebelly’s smoked meats and barbecue, wings, sandwiches and salads.
Eighteen televisions and a big screen should do the trick for sports fans
intent on following courtside action and tracking stats. Contest begins at 7:30
p.m. each Wednesday night.
Austrian chef Nora Pouillon turned on the grow light
for the organic food movement when her own Restaurant Nora became the first
certified organic restaurant in the U.S. Certification requires that at least
95 percent of all ingredients come from certified organic farmers, growers, and
suppliers. The Washington, D.C., restaurant’s certification in April 1999
catalyzed the USDA to further develop organic certification standards and
guidelines used for restaurants. Pouillon continued down the organic path to
become a founding member and current advisory board member of Wholesome Wave
nationally. On Wednesday, March 23, join Wholesome Wave Georgia in
celebrating Pouillon’s contributions, her memoir "My Organic Life: How a
Pioneering Chef Helped Shape the Way We Eat Today" and "Cooking with
Nora" cookbook. Naturally, there will be organic bites for noshing, and
SweetWater Brewing Company will provide beverages. The party starts at 6 p.m.
at Atlanta’s EcoManor. Buy tickets online for an Evening with Nora
Pouillon, $30 individual/$50 couple (plus small service fee). Ticket sales
directly benefit Wholesome Wave Georgia and its mission to strengthen local
food communities by empowering networks of farmers to facilitate access to and
awareness of healthy food choices and to bring these healthy, locally grown
foods home to all Georgians.
Has all of that
dancing at Johnny’s Hideaway kept
owner Chris Dauria fit and fabulous over the years? Apparently so! Best Self
Atlanta magazine has tapped the Buckhead nightspot’s Dauria as a candidate in
this spring’s “Over 40 & Fabulous!” contest. Voting opened on March 15
and continues through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 31. Swing your vote his way
by gyrating over to Best Self’s Facebook page and clicking on the “Over 40 &
Fabulous! 2016” tab or cast an email vote in submitting Dauria’s name to bestselfcontest@gmail.com.
Voting is permitted once every 24 hours. The 10 nominees with the most votes
will be featured in the magazine’s June issue and will receive prize packages
valued at $500. Overall winner scores the magazine cover shot and wins a $1,000
Best Self prize package. Good luck, Chris. You have our vote!
Bag the baguette and
spread some Banh Mi, Please throughout the day. The addicting
Vietnamese staple chameleons in vegetarian and Crock-Pot bowls, burgers,
sliders, pizza, street tacos, breakfast sandwiches, bulgogi and other
can’t-get-enough mouthfuls like cheesy shrimp and grits banh mi in a waffle
cone (two scoops, please). For diehards, we include recipes for homemade banh
mi-building condiments, and beginners can latch onto a few banh mi basics.
Fit Men Cook has
it all -- food, fitness, faith…and Texas. Built in the kitchen, sculpted in the
gym, photographed and uploaded onto Instagram to lend assurance that yes,
#FitMen and #FitWomen can assemble or cook protein and veggie-packed meals in a
flash. Learn some Spanish or dash to Kevin’s YouTube links
while you’re at it.
Hit me with your best
shot, or three “Sweet Shots,” when enjoying life at a Tin Lizzy’s Cantina location.
The trio straddles the spirited dreamland between shooter and dessert: Mint
Kiss embracing Rumple Minze and Baileys Irish Cream ($5); Drunken Pretzel
blending Pinnacle Whipped vodka and hazelnut liqueur beneath a salt rim ($4);
and Cinnamon Toast Crunch mingling Fireball Cinnamon whiskey and RumChata ($5).
Vote the Grilled Chicken Panini at Marlow’s Tavern and the tuna with
crispy rice at Umi into
the winner’s circle ofAtlanta
Eats’ March Madness Bracket, Elite Eats 2016. Both have been selected as
two of the 64 most mouthwatering dishes covered by Atlanta Eats. Marlow’s Tavern will vie for
the top spot against other dishes in the Slam Dunk Sandwiches division, and Umi
will fish for first in the Globe Trotters division. Paralleling basketball
bracketing, division champs progress to the Sweet Sixteen, the Elite Eight and
the Final Four until one dish claims the “Chompion” title. Voting begins at 9
a.m. on Monday, March 21, and the first round closes at 2 p.m. on Tuesday,
March 22. Cast your votes and follow the competition dates at atlantaeats.com/elite-eats.
Chocolate bunnies, colorful baskets and egg hunts abound announcing the
Easter holiday is approaching faster than Peter Cottontail can bounce down the
bunny trail. Atlanta restaurants are marking the Sunday, March 27 holiday with
bountiful brunches, delicious dinners and “eggstra”-ordinary events.
Reservations? Better hop to it!
Intown
Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in
Virginia-Highland hosts Easter Sunday brunch along with dinner specials later
in the evening. Call 404-876-7249 for reservations.
The Culinary Club at Bellina
Alimentari in Ponce City Market hosts an Italian seafood dinner table
-- think fish carpaccio and squid ink spaghetti with shrimp and shellfish -- on
Wednesday, March 23 from 7-9 p.m. The three-course meal accompanied by three
wines is $65 per person. Bellina's Market has Easter baskets with sea salt
chocolate, orange and lemon chocolate-coated Dragées, apricots in syrup, honey
and almond brittle and vanilla black tea for $32 each, as well as a decadent candy collection. Make
reservations for the seafood dinner by calling 404-330-9933.
HOBNOB in Midtown features
brunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., including bottomless mimosas for $16.95. Dinnertime
brings an Easter dinner special: ham, melted cheddar, grilled pineapple wheel
and cabernet gravy all on brioche bread with HOBNOB fries for only $13.95.
Reservations: 404-968-2288.
Downtown, join Ray's
in the City for an Easter brunch buffet from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; $37.95
per adult and $18.95 for children 5-10. The regular dinner menu is served 5-8
p.m. Call 404-524-9224 for reservations.
Gather around the table at Revival for
an all-day Southern buffet from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. The feast -- $39 for adults, $12
for children -- features Easter favorites like lamb, ham and fried chicken in
addition to seasonal trimmings and a dessert table. Call 470-225-6770.
The Southern Gentleman,
located in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, hosts brunch from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The
regular à la carte dinner menu is featured alongside Easter holiday chef
specials from 4-7:30 p.m. Reservations: 404-939-9845.
Sublime Doughnuts one-ups
hot cross buns with its own hot cross bun doughnut for $2.25. Grab the cinnamon
currant glazed doughnut between Friday, March 25 and Sunday, March 27.
North Fulton
Roswell favorite Aqua blue hosts
an Easter brunch buffet from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. featuring carving stations,
made-to-order omelets, blue ribbon sushi, desserts and more for $34.95 for
adults and $9.95 for children under 12. Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys are
only $15. Call 770-643-8886 for reservations.
In historic Crabapple, Easter Sunday brunch blooms at Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails.
Executive chef Derek Dollar presents a luxurious three-course, prix-fixe brunch
menu from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring items such as sticky toffee pecan beignets,
stout beer-braised lamb and fudgy brownie mason jar. Brunch is $32 for adults
and $16 for children 12 and younger. A kids menu also is available. Make
reservations by calling 770-817-0161.
Known for its award-winning Easter buffet, Ray’s on the River in
Sandy Springs (770-955-1187) satisfies holiday guests of all ages from 9 a.m.-7
p.m. $45.95 for adults and $22.95 for children 5-10. Ray’s at Killer Creek (770-649-0064)
is providing a buffet for Alpharetta diners from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and is
serving its à la carte dinner menu between 5-8 p.m. The buffet price for adults
is $37.95, and children 5-10 dine for $18.95. Ray’s Rio Bravo (770-612-2829)
serves its brunch buffet, priced at $22.95 for adults and $11.95 for children
5-10, between 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Order from the regular dinner menu from 5-8 p.m.
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill in
Roswell is hosting a celebratory Easter lunch with daily fresh fish, half-shell
oysters and renowned grouper sandwiches. Call 770-993-5749.
East Cobb
Seed Kitchen & Bar in
East Cobb loads its Sunday brunch menu with delectables like smoked salmon,
crab eggs Benedict and smoked brisket hash, and chef Doug Turbush will offer
items especially for Easter. Reservations: 678-214-6888.
Spirits are soaring at the corner of Monroe and Piedmont in Midtown -- HOBNOB owner Sean Yeremyan and
team have compiled one of the most comprehensive bourbon lists in Atlanta. It’s
straight-up sensational with 35 brands of bourbon from our region and beyond,
more than 60 bourbon drinks and plans to continually offer off-list surprises.
Local craft brews and signature cocktails also enter into the mix, including
the tavern’s new signature cocktail, the 1551 HOBNOB Old Fashioned featuring
Woodford Reserve bourbon and Luxardo liqueur and providing a smoky flavor
created by torching cinnamon and hickory root in the glass. The new
Southern-inspired Charleston Brown Water Society Punch made with Buffalo Trace
bourbon and dark rum is a patio-perfect sipper. Southern fare joins the menu of
tavern favorites including a collards and beer cheese Dixie Dip; a sampler
platter of chicken tenders, fish and chips, warm pretzels with beer cheese dip,
fried green tomatoes, Southern spring rolls and homemade sauces; a Super Food
Plate with Mother Nature salad, fried green tomatoes and sautéed seasonal
veggies; and an eight-ounce flat iron steak served with cabernet gravy, onion
ring, buttermilk mashed potatoes and collard greens. Tiramisu French toast and
loaded breakfast sliders join the brunch menu, and bourbon pecan pie, tiramisu
and Kahlúa chocolate tufty crunch sweeten dessert options. When stopping by for
weekday lunch, nightly dinner or weekend brunch, be sure to notice the new
bourbon-soaked farmhouse atmosphere and the tin roofing enhancements on the
patio.
Share the joy of a match made in heaven when Revival unites with Wild Heaven Craft Beers for
its new Georgia
Beer Dinner Series featuring local craft brewers. Kevin Gillespie and
his Decatur restaurant team will host their Avondale Estates neighbor at the
series opener on Tuesday, April 12. For this first dinner, Revival executive chef
Andreas Müller aligns four savory dishes and one dessert with five different
Wild Heaven beers. Run by Georgia natives using European brewing techniques
with a Southern bent, Wild Heaven strives to raise the profile of beer in the
South in the same way the red-bearded chef/restaurateur has raised the profile
of Southern food. Tickets for the 6 p.m. dinner are $95 per person (excluding
gratuity); purchase online through Xorbia.
Communal table seating is limited to 60 guests. Save the dates for the
remaining 2016 Tuesday night beer dinners: Three Taverns Craft Beers on June
14, Creature Comforts Brewing Co. on August 16 and Twain’s Brewery on October
18.
After tapping your inner BGE OTP, zip toward Atlanta and view hot trends in residential kitchens through The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.’s 19th annual Tour of Kitchens. Tour takers have two days -- Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20 -- to peek
at a slice of kitchen life in 14 fine homes. Scroll through the event program online
and plan tour stops to coincide with culinary demonstrations by top Atlanta
chefs. For instance, Gunshow executive
chef Joey Ward will be on deck in the kitchen of 170 15th Street, NE at 2:30
p.m. on Saturday. Want in? Purchase tickets in advance online or
at JLA headquarters;
$35 per person covers both days. General admission tickets will be sold on tour
days at each home and at JLA headquarters. $40 per person covers both
days.
Wow friends
with your BGE prowess and repertoire of spring fling-ready recipes acquired at
the Ray’s at
Killer Creek Big Green Egg cooking class on Saturday, March 19 from 11
a.m.-1 p.m. Ray’s executive chef Mike Fuller fires up his BGE to demo smoked
duck pastrami deviled eggs, grilled asparagus salad, slow-cooked and
garlic-studded spring lamb leg with twice-baked Parmesan potatoes and
lemon-blueberry crumb cobbler. Take in the class at the Alpharetta restaurant
and taste Fuller’s fare accompanied by iced tea, soda or coffee for $35 per
person or $60 per couple. Reservations required with credit card to hold spot;
call 770-649-0064.
Ticket sales
begin March 18 for the sixth annual Atlanta Food & Wine
Festival, on tap to fill Midtown with all things delicious June 2-5. While
we’ll dole out more information in days to come, here’s a heads up that chef
Gerry Klaskala (Aria) and chef Kevin Gillespie (Gunshow, Revival) will be among the
award-winning roster of restaurants, chefs, sommeliers, beverage innovators and
culinary gurus gathering together to dish and pour more than 200 ways to sip,
savor and sample the South. Take advantage of early bird pricing through April
15. Pick your social avenue to follow the food and fun: Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram (@ATLFoodandWine,
#AFWFT).
You look
great in green. What luck, St. Patrick’s Day is this Thursday, and Atlanta
restaurants have the perfect accessories: beer and cocktails in multiple shades
of green as well as Irish lunch and dinner favorites. Plan your modus operandi
by leapin’ like a leprechaun over to The
Dish blog for a list of St. Patrick’s Day specials.
Provide the
room and Foodee will provide the
board -- tailored menus from popular Atlanta restaurants that typically do not
deliver. Launched March 14, the fresh, curated meal concierge service aims to
please both foodie and corporate cultures. By bringing top restaurant cuisine
to the workplace, Foodee stands in the gap between Atlanta’s leading chefs and
unique restaurants and corporate, office and boardroom-bound clientele.
Corporations can now call on Foodee for tailored menus, bowtie-clad delivery
drivers, a cloud-based ordering platform and eco-friendly business practices
that reduce the carbon “foodprint” around the corporate lunch. Restaurant
partners already include Gypsy
Kitchen, Smokebelly BBQ, The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill and The Southern Gentleman.
Looks like meeting attendance will be on the upswing for businesses feeding
their foodies through Foodee.
Big wines
from small, boutique wineries. That’s what the Bespoke Collection of
curated, artisanal brands from Blackbird Vineyards, Arena Galleries and
Recuerdo Wines bring to the dinner table at The Southern Gentleman on
Wednesday, March 16. Guests arrive to a 6:30 p.m. welcome reception followed by
dinner at 7 p.m. Executive chef Matthew Ridgway plans a four-course Bespoke
Collection Wine Dinner menu featuring striped bass carpaccio paired
with Ma(i)sonry 2012 “Stagecoach Vineyard” Marsanne; marinated veal salad with
Blackbird Vineyards 2014 Arriviste rose; stuffed Australian rabbit leg with
Blackbird Vineyards 2013 Paramour; and red wine whoopie pie with Recuerdo 2012
Aliado malbec. $95 per person (not including tax or gratuity). Limited seating
available; contact Simone@sphospitality.com or
call 404-964-9243 for reservations.
Slip into
your favorite Patagonia pullover and think Southern Hemisphere when heading to Gypsy Kitchen for the Paul
Hobbs Wine Dinner on Tuesday, March 15. Dinner host Paul Hobbs and his
namesake Paul Hobbs Winery are
known for crafting terroir-driven wines from small, sustainably farmed
vineyards in California and the Mendoza region of Argentina. This intriguing
dinner highlights the winery’s Argentinian Collection complemented by passed
hors d’oeuvre and a four-course menu prepared
by Gypsy Kitchen executive chef Matthew Ridgway. A reception opens the evening
at 6:30 p.m. with stuffed profiteroles and Pulenta Estate pinot gris Alto
Agrelo Mendoza 2015. Dinner pairings include marinated wild striped bass and
Bramare chardonnay “Marchiori Vineyard” Perdriel Lujan de Cuyo 2014; Hudson
Valley foie gras escabeche with Alto Limay pinot noir select Patagonia 2014;
roasted Chalon duck breast aiguillette with a side-by-side Malbec terroir
tasting of Viña Cobos Bramare Lujan de Cuyo Mendoza 2013 and Viña Cobos Bramare
Uco Valley Mendoza 2013; and dessert of brut cocoa whoopie pie with cabernet
franc Tardio made by Pulenta Estate. $95 per person (not including tax or
gratuity). Reserve a seat by emailing Simone@sphospitality.com or
calling 404-964-9243.
Skip the “J” and hand over the “PB” or even just the “P!” March is National Peanut Month, and we exhibit signs of a strong case of Peanut Craze. Savor Asian peanut sauce, Thai chicken tacos, vegan/gluten-free peanut tofu Buddha bowl and an Asian peanut coconut salad dressing so tasty you’ll want to pour it over almost anything in a bowl. We’re sweet on the best no-bake peanut butter pie with no cream cheese and no Cool Whip, peanut butter brownie bombs, salted caramel peanut pie and classic “buckeye” peanut butter balls. Spread the love: no-bake, five-ingredient peanut butter energy bites for you and your friends and a batch of healthy homemade peanut butter dog treats for Fido. Easy, peasy, peanut.
From the authors of “The Perfect Egg” cookbook, the food lovers @SpoonForkBacon show off photos of original recipes such as mini strawberry upside down cornmeal cobblers (that’s a mouthful), strawberry tiramisu, chilaquiles and, huh? A Trix donut?
A little sour, a little sweet, a little perfect. Revival’s Bourbon Sour (bourbon, lemon, egg white and local honey, $11) is the cure for what ails you. Drop by for happy hour Tuesday – Friday from 5-6 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday from 3-6 p.m., including a selection of $5 small bites.
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails opens the week with a prime reason to dine out: a $25 prime rib dinner special on Monday and Tuesday nights. Now through Tuesday, April 19, enjoy Cajun-smoked prime rib with au jus, pinto and garlic mashed potatoes, horseradish hollandaise and buttermilk-herb fried tiny green beans priced at, we repeat, only $25 per person (tax, gratuity, drinks extra). This well-done deal sure beats standing in the express checkout on the way home!
St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, is one step ahead of the weekend this year, falling on a Thursday. So what are Atlanta leprechauns to do? Start the weekend early and take advantage of charming chow specials, lucky green drinks and a charming cache of handcrafted ice creams chosen to get your “Ire” (-land) up!
St. Paddy’s Day churns up the Irish in all of us, as does the Lick O’ The Irish premium ice cream collection from High Road Craft Ice Cream & Sorbet. The frosty jackpot features two pints each of golden Caramel Pecan, green Fresh Mint Chip, boozy Bourbon Burnt Sugar, and Vanilla Fleur de Sel – to top off a pint of Guinness. Order through High Road’s online store for $139, including shipping. O’cheers, y’all!
If that’s not enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, Sublime Doughnuts’ thin mint doughnut should do the trick: Chocolate yeast-raised doughnut topped with peppermint icing, crushed thin mint cookies and chocolate ganache ($2).
Stop looking for four-leaf clovers and head to HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern where St. Pat’s Day doors open at 11:30 a.m. to charm Midtowners with $5 SweetWater 420-gone-green beers, $16 corned beef and cabbage and rollicking live music. What luck! HOBNOB’s usual Thursday night barbecue specials will still be available to keep diehard Irish-Southerners happy and full.
Grownup lads and lassies struggling to master Irish jig steps may find success after a couple of complimentary Irish shooters at Johnny’s Hideaway. The foot-loosening libations and corned beef and cabbage are on the house St. Pat’s night from 6-7 p.m.
Still can’t wait for St. Pat’s Day pot of golden goodies at the end of the rainbow? ShamRock the Station barrels through Atlantic Station with a whole day of bands, food, drinks and fun for the whole family on Saturday, March 12. Info above.
Bracketing teams may be a March Madness toss-up, but Smokebelly BBQ commands the courts throughout all the hoopla with wing and beer specials. Catch primo NCAA Tournament game viewing and share 25 wings plus a bucket of beer with your teammates – for only $30 – while you watch. Following the ball up and down the court generates a thirst, easily quelled by $3 draft beer selections. Grab your brackets and make a fast break to Smokebelly BBQ in Buckhead because these specials bounce out when one team nets the championship title.
A couple of weeks ago, City Grocery Restaurant Group chef Vishwesh Bhatt was named as a semifinalist for the James Beard 2015 Restaurant and Chef Awards - “Best Chef: South.” This week, Atlanta diners can put his mettle to the test when Bhatt leads the kitchen crew as guest chef for Gunshow‘s “Hired Guns” dinners on Sunday, March 13 and Monday, March 14 – evenings when the Glenwood Park restaurant is normally closed. Target these dates and taste why everyone’s talking about this Oxford, Mississippi chef. His featured dishes include Kasturi lamb neck, makki ki roti and quick-pickled red onions and fried catfish, pollichattu masala and lemon rice grits. Purchase tickets online, $95 per person (not including drinks, tax and gratuity).
The 5th Annual Kegs & Eggs Bar Crawl in Virginia-Highland jump starts Saturday morning, March 12, by loading more greens into the day’s diet – i.e., green-themed breakfast foods, cocktails and beer. “Crawlers” pay $14.99 to don St. Paddy’s beads and partake of complimentary St. Patrick’s-themed adult beverage and breakfast items at each of six Virginia-Highland neighborhood bars. Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar rouses spirited morning risers with a strong shamrock shot and emerald green fruit cup. Will these mean green goodies pack more antioxidants than paler versions? While that’s hard to say, they’re sure to be powerful. Buy tickets online. Must be 21 or older and show valid ID. First stop, Neighbor’s Pub between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to register and pick up a map and more program details.
Midtown is where it’s at for pre-St. Pat’s festivities and fare on Saturday, March 12. The 134th Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade courses along Peachtree from 15th to 5th Street at noon. Not to be out-shamrocked, ShamRock the Stationunleashes six bands, beer, dancing and other festivities in Central Park at Atlantic Station – only this shindig jigs on from noon-11 p.m. Come at noon or leap over after the parade. Meehan’s Public House – Atlantic Station, Guinness and Radio 105.7 link up with Atlantic Station to charm lads, lassies and even wee little leprechauns at Atlanta’s “biggest family friendly St. Patrick’s Festival.” Those over 21 can pay $5 for a catchy wristband allowing the purchase and imbibing of libations at the outdoor festival – such as the drafts Meehan’s and Guinness will be pulling all day and into the night. Aye, when Irish food cravings tease, Meehan’s menu will set eyes a smiling with fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, Irish bangers and mash, a full-on traditional Irish breakfast plus gourmet pub fare. Shamrocking the social media? Use tag line #ShamrockTheStation. Uncover more information on the Atlantic Station website.
Extend the excitement of Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day parade through Midtown at the “Luck of Colony Square” festival filling the plaza at Colony Square from 1-4 p.m. on March 12. See performances by parade bagpipers, drummers and Irish dancers then dance a jig to live music by Carter Rude. Equally active, chef Jamie Lynch of 5Church isn’t twiddling his thumbs while awaiting the restaurant’s April opening in Colony Square. He’s throwing his heart for community involvement and his Szechuan pork belly with spicy cabbage specialty into the event benefiting St. Baldrick’s Foundation and its mission to conquer childhood cancers. Trade $1 donation tickets for restaurant food samples from Colony Square restaurants and the City of Refuge “People’s Food Truck” and activities like face painting and balloon arts. The Atlanta 5Church at 14th and Peachtree streets will complete a trio of 5Church restaurants including the flagship location in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the Charleston, South Carolina, venue that opened this past fall.
Proving one is never too old to party, ageless and spry Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland is pouring it on for their 94th anniversary party on Wednesday, March 9. Arrive at 6 p.m. for the open bar and tasting station, swag-snag a coveted T-shirt (while supplies last) and ooh and aah over a signature Jägermeister deer head ice luge. These party specials exit at 7 p.m., but unless that’s your bedtime, there’s no need to head home. Atkins Park serves food until 2:30 a.m. Atlanta’s oldest continuously licensed tavern opened its doors as a deli in 1922 and has been serving enthusiastic customers ever since. What comes next for this neighborhood comfort zone? Why, sakes alive, anniversary 95!
Colorful Easter eggs are to “dye” for, but don’t stop there. These Eggcellent Dishes are all they’re cracked up to be and then some. Recipes for protein-packed brunches, low-carb lunches, Easter and Mom’s Day segue gracefully into cookout and tailgate seasons. Family and friends will scramble for baked eggs and asparagus with Parmesan, roasted red pepper and baked egg galettes (puff pastry easy), bacon and egg breakfast muffins, Buffalo ranch deviled eggs, a chickpea, avocado, tomato and egg wrap – and a whole lotta frittatas. Survivalists, we’ve even uncovered instructions for dehydrating eggs so they’ll be handy eggs-actly when you need them.
Instagram snaps, crackles and pops thanks to Mister Krisp, where everything tastes like Rice Krispies Treats, be it sushi and avocados or monumental tributes to Mt. Rushmore and the State of California. Psst. The original krisp creator is actually a “Ms.” named Jessica Siskin. Let her conquer your krispie cravings at www.misterkrisp.com
What’s the rush? Gold! Diamonds! Pearls! Sublime Doughnuts in Midtown unveils its gem-dandy, “#1 Stunner” crème brûlée doughnut ($7) at 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Like precious jewels, limited quantities of chef Kamal Grant’s inventive treat are available. The thin-sliced doughnut is filled with crème brûlée, topped with gold and white chocolate and glitzed with white chocolate pearls and sugar diamonds. Sweet bling, just the thing for late-night munching! Besides, you’re an adult now. Mom won’t know if you sneak one in for dinner.
They’ll bring the pig, your party provides the squeals of glee.Terminus City now carries the ‘cue to you, all prepped and ready to be prepared wherever your hoedown is happening. A Terminus City BBQ rig travels your way along with pork to be cooked and chopped, KOG’s Terminus City pepper vinegar sauce, buns, four sides, dessert and paper products for 40-55 people. This is the barbecue backed by Atlanta’s own Kevin Gillespie, prince of pork and author of “Pure Pork Awesomeness.” Place orders at least two weeks in advance and pull more details by contacting JR Zincone,j.r.@redbeardrestaurants.com.
Diners seeking upscale seafood in a casual setting can prepare to drop anchor at Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar, the third dining destination from chef/restaurateur Doug Turbush. A port-side view reveals a chef-driven showcase of sustainable seafood and the high level of service guests have come to expect from Turbush and his other popular Marietta establishments Seed Kitchen & Bar and Stem Wine Bar. Drift executive chef Brendan Keenan and Turbush collaborated on menu offerings, netting an appealing mix of shareable plates, raw bar favorites, enticing entrées and traditional seafood staples. Oyster platters, oven-roasted clams, wood-grilled whole fish and rib-eyes and seaside delights such as seafood po'boys and lobster rolls will appeal to everyone at the table. Drift director of operations Jason Raymond and bar manager Jose Pereiro have respectively developed a wine list to complement the seafood menu and a program of craft cocktails built around top-notch spirits. A beach theme prevails from the "Oar Room" where approximately 100 oars dangle from the ceiling to the handsome bar area, the oyster bar backing up to a wood-burning oven, and an ample, partially covered outdoor patio. Custom-built furniture and sculptures from local artisans are complemented by a collection of antique oyster cans. Drift serves dinner nightly with lunch and brunch service to follow at a later date. Find Drift in The Avenue East Cobb, 4475 Roswell Road in Marietta. Call 770-635-7641 for reservations.
Kevin Gillespie has a knack for scoping out some of the most talented chefs in the nation and inviting them to Atlanta as guest chefs in the Gunshow “Hired Guns” dining series. They accept the challenge, much to the delight of Atlanta diners. Affirming his picks, two chefs in this year’s “Hired Guns” series join Gillespie as semifinalists for James Beard 2016 Restaurant and Chef Awards. Vishwesh Bhatt of City Grocery Restaurant Group in Oxford, Mississippi, is on the “Best Chef: South” short list, and Vivian Howard of Chef & The Farmer in Kinston, North Carolina, joins Gillespie on the “Best Chef: Southeast” list. Finalists will be announced on Twitter March 15. Act fast and you can still score seats at Bhatt’s “Hired Guns” dinner events, 6-9 p.m. Sunday, March 13 or Monday, March 14; $95 per person (excluding tax, gratuity and drinks). Buy tickets online. Calendar scroll through to fall and save October 16 and 17 for Vivian Howard’s “Hired Guns” visit.
Bellina
Alimentari Culinary Club classes and events are hot topics at
Ponce City Market in Midtown. Roll call shows rosters filling fast. The magnet? “Mangia!” Given the convivial nature of
preparing and enjoying Italian food and wine, anyone can be a culinary arts
major while bonding over the pasta press, laughing over durum and dough or
analyzing vino and Amaro. Pick an interest and sign up today. All classes are
$45 per person (plus tax) unless otherwise noted. To register, click on the
class name or call 404-330-9933.
- Kids Kitchen: Book a date with your kid
(8-12 years old) and join the chef in making pasta from scratch. ($45 for
two people, one adult and one child); Tuesday, March 8 from 4-5 p.m.
- Single Mingle Pasta Making: Meet and mingle
in a hands-on fresh pasta cooking class and tasting. Take home some of the
night’s pasta; Tuesday, March 15 from 6-7:30 p.m.
- Introduction to Amaro: Learn about
Italy’s Amaro culture while enjoying a guided tasting of bar selections
and nibbles from the kitchen; Wednesday, March 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; $28
per person.
- Pizza Making: Toss the dough with the best
of them after learning the art of pizza crafting and sampling class-made
creations; Tuesday, March 22 from 6-7:30 p.m.
- Easter Seafood Dinner: A special dining
event only offered in the Culinary Club, this classic fish-based Italian
dinner includes starter, entrée and dessert accompanied by sparkling,
white and red wines; Wednesday, March 23 from 7-9 p.m.; $65 per person.
- Pasta Making: Mix, roll, cook, eat, take
some home. Boxed pasta migrates to the back of the pantry after mastering
fresh-made pasta; Tuesday, March 29 from 6-7:30 p.m.
- 3 Wine 3 Cheese: A little bit Italy, a
little bit local, this guided tasting pairs some of Italy’s finest natural
wines with local artisanal cheeses; Wednesday, March 30 from 6-7 p.m.; $28
per person.
It’s not like those in Atlanta’s restaurant industry can gather round the coffeepot (or coffee pod, these days) to dish on trends, give high fives for successes and gulp in some of the latest gourmet gossip (in a nice way). They’re too busy chopping, muddling and dishing all over Atlanta. Nosh Talks stands in the gap. The food industry networking organization is hosting a social at Monday Night Brewing (670 Trabert Ave., NW in Atlanta) from 2-5 p.m. on Monday, March 7. Count on time to talk as well as listen to the panel discussion featuring Aria’s Andrés Loaiza and other beverage experts. Our Atlanta Dish blog pours out more information.
Chef Gerry Klaskala is the first phenomenal chef to step up to the plate for the Serenbe Southern Chef Series 2016. Ten guests will have an opportunity to don aprons, roll up sleeves and set to prepping, cooking and eating Sunday supper and Monday lunch with the chef/owner of Aria at The Inn at Serenbe on March 6-7. Breakfast and an overnight stay at The Inn at Serenbe, located in peaceful Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, also are included in the $695 per-guest package price. Small class size means spaces go quickly. Email Guest Services to reserve a spot or call 770-463-2610.
Do brunch? Atlantans love to. And that’s why this Saturday’s Atlanta Brunch Festival in Historic Fourth Ward Park is totally sold out. Lucky ticket holders will brunch on tastings from some of Atlanta’s best brunch spots washed down with classic brunchy beverages (i.e. bloody Marys and mimosas). Brunch newcomer Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar will dish out samples from its new brunch menu. No worries if you don’t have an event ticket, head on over to Saltwood in Midtown and order full-sized favorites off their menu. High Road Craft Ice Cream & Sorbet, another Atlanta favorite, will spoon out samples of its premium, chef-crafted ice cream, sorbet and gelato. Once available only at fine restaurants, High Road junkies can pick up pints at area grocery stores, specialty food stores and scoop shops.
All Atlanta-area high school students – brown baggers and cafeteria eaters alike – are invited to enter the Peachtree Road Farmers Market Reusable Bag Design Contest. Gulp! The deadline is 4 p.m. this Friday, March 4. For inspiration, eat fruits and veggies and consider prompts from contest sponsors Country Financial and the Peachtree Road Farmers Market (PRFM). Designs should reflect this year’s theme of “Our Farms, Your Tables,” include imagery relating to the spring/summer farm season and corresponding regional farmers market goods and illustrate the spirit of the city. One more must-do, all entries must include the phrase “2016 Peachtree Road Farmers Market.” The big reveal takes place at PRFM on Saturday, April 16. One student will win a $1,000 scholarship and see his or her artwork printed on the abundance of canvas shopping bags the market hands out each year. Two runners-up will each win $500 scholarships. To enter, go to Country Financial for entry packet and complete rules. Pass this info on to artsy teen friends, and maybe they’ll bag a winner.
Are you a student who is passionate about food/wine culture and public relations? We want to meet you! Melissa Libby & Associates is currently seeking interns for the summer 2016 semester. Interns who join the MLA team will work with and learn directly from all agency functions, including media communications, social media, special events and client services. Creativity, positive energy, great writing skills and a strong work ethic are important traits for this internship.
Internships require 15-22 office hours per week from May to August. Schedules are fairly flexible, although Monday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to noon are required. Local candidates only! The ideal candidate will also receive school credit for his or her experience with MLA. Interns will be paid a $500 stipend at the completion of the program. To find out more about Melissa Libby & Associates, please visit our website and our Facebook page. If you are interested, please send your resume, cover letter, writing samples and availability to brandon@melissalibbypr.com. We're looking forward to hearing from you!
White Russians and B-52s commandeered many a cocktail round back
in the 80s, and Kahlúa, the java-juked key ingredient, is still going strong.
In fact, with National Kahlúa Day topping off the week on Saturday, February
27, we're going Kahlúa Kah-razy around here! Kahlúa infiltrates
every frozen drink, dessert, appetizer and cocktail on the board: mud slides
(to eat or drink), pecan Brie bites, pecan and brown sugar baked Brie,
tiramisu, dark chocolate cheesecake with Kahlúa truffles, donuts, homemade
"Kahlúa," kicked-up granita, espresso martinis, gingerbread martinis,
flaming B-52s and adult Fudgesicles.
@MilkBarStore shows off the genius behind Milk
Bar, sister bakery to global Momofuku restaurants. This is the place where
founder, award-winning pastry chef and "Masterchef" judge Christina
Tosi came up with cereal milk ice cream, compost cookies and crack pie while
revamping homemade desserts with her playful spin and penchant for locally
sourced dairy. Gallons more info at www.milkbarstore.com.
