Friday, January 20, 2012
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Our Appetizing Aperture of the Week: Spice Market's Fortune Cookies
A fortune cookie is always a sweet ending to a meal. We love unraveling the words of sage advice and wisdom. At Spice Market, these fortune cookies will be an even sweeter treat from January 21 through February 29. Open one during Chinese New Year to reveal a special surprise from the restaurant!
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Spice Market Welcomes the Year of the Dragon in Grand Fashion

People who are born in dragon years are passionate in all they do and carry out things in grand fashion. Like them, Spice Market also possesses the same qualities and will be hosting a Chinese New Year Celebration to commemorate the year of the dragon with symbolic dishes and drinks. The grand celebration takes place from January 22 to January 23.
Spice Market will be decorated in the spirit of Chinese New Year and all tables will feature Chinese zodiac placements. The Midtown restaurant will offer complimentary nibbles in the bar area; a four-course tasting menu for $28 and drink specials including $3 Tsing Tao beer as well as specialty cocktails for $5 to $7.
The Chinese New Year tasting menu includes the following symbolic dishes:
- Fragrant mushroom egg rolls to symbolizes wealth
- Chili-garlic egg noodles representing long life come with seared shrimp and star anise
- The wish of abundance comes with a fish dish of wok-fried grouper with napa cabbage, water chestnuts and cucumber
- A sweet, rich life should be yours after eating Ovaltine kulfi made with caramelized banana and spiced milk chocolate sauce
The year of the dragon is also marked by excitement and good luck. Spice Market will ensure guests have an exciting evening and will offer all attendees fortune cookies containing discounts for future visits in the spirit of good luck.
Spice Market: In the W Atlanta-Midtown, 188 14th Street, NE; 404-724-2550.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Out With the Wine, In With the Brew: Pair Your Plate With a Pint at Atkins Park Tavern

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Get Saucy For A Cause At JCT. Bar

JCT. Kitchen & Bar: In Atlanta's Westside Urban Market at 1198 Howell Mill Road; 404-355-2252.