Appetizing Aperture: RA Sushi's New Skinny Pairing

Trying to get back into those skinny jeans after all that holiday indulging? We can relate! Good thing RA Sushi Bar Restaurant's new tempting Skinny Pairing is around. 

This hitokuchi sashimi and shrimp plate lines up 14 bite-sized pieces of fresh tuna, yellowtail and salmon sashimi plus shrimp and microgreens -- and is less than 200 calories. Pair it with your choice of three under-160-calorie cocktails -- the Colada-teenie, Blueberry Fizz and Skinny Cucumberita. A complete 360 calories for $18, through February 28!

$1 Ribs at Buckhead Barbecue Company on Jan. 7 & 8 Won't Break the Piggy Bank

 

 As many of us are trying to curb spending habits after the holidays, taking advantage of restaurant deals and specials is always a good idea. Luckily, Buckhead Barbecue Co in Smyrna is making your dollar go even further by offering single spare ribs and baby back ribs for $1 each on Monday, January 7 and Tuesday, January 8 starting at 5 p.m. The offer is valid for dine-in only with a six rib limit per guest. To round out the meal, try a cup of Brunswick stew, mac 'n three cheese or sweet potato tots ($2.50 each). 

It's Follow Friday; Meet Our Tweep of the Week @Bakerella

So you say you like baking? Well then, we have the tweep (@Bakerella) for all your dessert and decorating needs. You can find posts about cake pops, fondants, sugar cookies and other divinities conjured up from sugar, butter, flour and flavorings. Also, visit the sister website Bakerella for more details to achieve a blissful sugar coma.

Sample Tweet: Love the cake pop necklace. Thank you Adonia! http://instagr.am/p/TRi_zep_Xt/

Eat Better. Do Good. Two resolutions in one.

Did you resolve to eat better in 2013? And maybe be a little more generous? Well, here's your chance to do both. Come to  "Dine Out & Give Back" at Bantam + Biddy's charity night on Monday, January 7. After 5 p.m. that night, 10 percent of their proceeds will go to Georgia Organics. The casual eatery in Ansley Mall is adamant that regionally raised, all-natural pastured poultry has a place on the family table. Try favorites like a quarter or half of a rotisserie chicken with two sides and jalapeño cheddar bread, pastured chicken sausage and loaded mashed potatoes, fried chicken tenders with wasabi honey, Lance's chicken pot pie, Southern breakfast all day, fresh vegetable plate, pork schnitzel or meatloaf made with grass-fed beef. Tell your friends!

New Year, New Brews: Catch The New Belgium Beer Dinner at Woodfire Grill on January 10

Did you resolve to try new things and explore new experiences this year? Get started with that resolution this week at Woodfire Grill as the restaurant showcases the brews of New Belgium Brewing Company on Thursday, January 10. 

Enjoy a four-course menu, complemented by five different craft beers from the Fort Collins, Colo.-based brewery, including New Belgium Shift, New Belgium Fat Tire Amber, Snow Day Black IPA, Ranger IPA and Imperial Chocolate Stout. Reception begins at 6 p.m. followed by 6:30 p.m. dinner. $80 per person, not including tax or gratuity. Don’t forget to make your reservation at 404-347-9055. Cheers!

Tweet Your "RA" Solutions to RA Sushi for the Chance to Win a $50 Gift Card

From Tuesday, January 1 through Monday, January 7, RA Sushi Bar Restaurant is offering up $50 gift cards to five people who tweet at them with their new year's resolution. All you have to do is tag RA Sushi (@RAsushi) along with your "RA"solution to win! Good luck!

Toss the Kids a Pizza-Making Party at Ammazza and More in this Week's Dish

2013 is finally here with lots of delicious and healthy dining options! Did you resolve to explore more of Atlanta's dining scene? Atlanta restaurants have something to offer everyone, plus way more in this week's Dish!

Too Sweet To Miss: Taria Camerino “Sweet Genius” Viewing Party at JCT. Kitchen & Bar on January 3

 

When it comes to “sweet geniuses” around town, Taria Camerino is one of our favorites! This Thursday, January 3 at 9 p.m., head to the upstairs bar at JCT. Kitchen & Bar (or stay if you’re already there) to watch Taria on Food Network “Sweet Genius” during a special viewing party! Camerino is the pastry program creative director for JCT. Kitchen & Bar, The Optimist and No. 246 and she’s also the one responsible for those amazing European pastry windows at No. 246. She will surely be whipping up some episode-inspired bites to nibble during the party for the episode that airs at 10 p.m. Even better, JCT. beverage manager, Eduardo Guzman, will be doing the same with cocktails. What a sweet event!