29 Forever? Heck No! Ray’s on the River Proudly Celebrates Turning 30 with a Party on October 9

Thirty years have come and gone for Ray’s on the River, so let’s celebrate! This October, Ray’s will be serving up steaks and seafood on the banks of the Chattahoochee. Party goers, put on your complimentary captain’s hat and groove to the tunes of the Yacht Rock Review. When it’s time to give your dancing shoes a break, nosh on complimentary hors d’oeuvre and use that complimentary drink ticket or take advantage of amazing drink specials at the cash bar. Be sure to buy your ticket to the Ray’s on the River’s 30^th Anniversary Party on xorbia.com. Here’s to 30 more!

Celebrating 30 Years of History

It's been 30 years since The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant opened its doors along the south runways of the DeKalb Peachtree Airport. In honor of this special occasion, the World War II aviation-themed eatery is hosting month-long celebration of anniversary-themed menu specials, nostalgia-inducing events and a chance to win a ride in a P-40 Warhawk plane!

Through January 31, restaurant guests can enter to win the plane ride ($950 value), courtesy of Pat Epps, owner of The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant and Epps Aviation and an April 2011 Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame inductee. Come often to enjoy Executive Chef Gregg Herndon's menu specials, including a daily entree and glass of house wine combo for $19.81; classic 1940s cocktails such as Manhattans, sidecars, hurricanes and more; and blast-from-the-past original menu items including crab-stuffed mushrooms, Chicken Jack Daniels, onion straws, creamed corn and farmhouse chicken.

On Sunday, January 16 from 5 - 8 p.m., the restaurant is hosting a celebratory bash with big band entertainment, $5 classic cocktails and menu favorites from the early days. Guests who bring a picture of themselves from a previous visit will receive a free dessert and will be able to add their photo and memory to the official 30th anniversary scrapbook. Professional swing dance instructors and a swing dance contest with prizes twirl through on Saturday, January 22.

The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant and its lounge are open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday as well as for Sunday brunch. Closed Mondays.

The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant: 3829 Clairmont Road; 770-234-0057.