The hunt is on for prized places to honor Easter over brunch, lunch or dinner on Sunday, April 1. Dig into our dining destination-filled basket for egg-ceptional restaurants offering special menus, buffets and some Easter Bunny sightings. Feast on roasted meats and an eggs-traordinary salad bar, dining indoors or out on the patio, at Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Buckhead and receive a complimentary slice of carrot cake for dessert when enjoying Easter brunch from 1-3:30 p.m. ($34.50 per person) or Easter dinner ($44.50 per person). A few more options, already in our basket (well worth repeating), are 5Church Atlanta in Midtown's Colony Square, classy American Cut in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta and elegant Livingston Restaurant & Bar in Midtown’s historic Georgian Terrace Hotel. Bring appetites and smartphones/cameras for lovely Easter photos. Go ahead and hop over to our blog list – and remember to crack open the reservation links or phone numbers to save your seats or you might be dining on Peeps and jelly beans instead of succulent roasted meats and garden-fresh salads.
In just a little over a year’s time, American Cut has become Buckhead’s destination steakhouse, and the upcoming Newton Vineyard wine dinner adds yet another reason to experience the restaurant’s impeccable service and stellar culinary reputation. Save the night of Wednesday, March 21 to indulge in an evening of remarkable wines and cuisine at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta multilevel steakhouse. Sip and reflect on the highly rated wines of Newton Vineyard paired with a four-course menu created by American Cut Buckhead executive chef John Adamson. The top-flight evening is priced at $200 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. in the restaurant’s Morrison private dining room. Napa Valley’s Newton Vineyard winery follows sustainable practices and is guided by a “Nature by Design” philosophy allowing minimal handling of the fruit and processes to preserve the natural fruit essence of the vineyards, yielding complexity in remarkable wines. To reserve your seat, please call the restaurant at 770-415-9766 and ask for Mark Hoeffer or Christa White.
Help folks just by enjoying a cocktail or two. Through March 11, American Cut, The Cut Bar and Seed Kitchen & Bar are observing “Old-Fashioned Month.” For every Old-Fashioned cocktail sold, promotion sponsors Four Roses Distillery and National Distributing Company will donate $1 to The Giving Kitchen. American Cut's Plank-Smoked Old-Fashioned blends Four Roses bourbon, maple smoke, AC bitters and caster sugar. Seed's Old-Fashioned includes Four Roses Small Batch, Cherry Heering, orange-infused turbinado syrup and walnut bitters. Call us old-fashioned, but when comparing donation options of sipping a cocktail or pressing “send” for internet donating, cocktail fundraising sounds more appealing and personable. Hometown nonprofit The Giving Kitchen provides emergency assistance to restaurant workers financially and through a network of community resources. Stop by American Cut or Seed, order up and say “Cheers!” You really will be adding cheer to the day of a hardworking hospitality worker in need.
Two names synonymous with excellence in their own right -- American Cut and Domaine Select Wine & Spirits
-- comprise a dynamic dine-and-wine duo as they come together to host
an exceptional Domaine Select Wine Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 24. American
Cut executive chef John Adamson and head sommelier Adam Pucillo design a
fabulous dinner featuring three savory courses plus dessert astutely
paired with wines from Domaine Select and priced at $200 per person
(plus tax and gratuity). Only 16 guests will be able to attend this intimate event, which starts at 6 p.m. at the upscale restaurant in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta on Peachtree Street. Call the restaurant to reserve seats, 770-415-9766.
Rejoice! There’s even more to love at The Cut Bar, the top-notch bar and lounge on the ground level of American Cut
in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta. An expanded menu, extended hours and new
happy hour specials enhance day-long dining pleasure, whether for a
snack session or a full-fledged meal. Starting at 11:30 a.m. and
continuing until closing time, guests can savor a juicy burger as well
as chicken, salmon and steak sandwiches and entrée plates. Weekdays from
4-7 p.m., The Cut Bar’s happy hour features half-priced appetizers from
the all-day menu with the addition of $1 chef’s choice oysters.
Handcrafted cocktails, beer and sparkling, white and red wines by the
glass are available all day, as well as a daily specialty cocktail. And,
while bubbles tickle the nose, live piano music will tickle the ivories
come late winter. Reservations welcomed but not required.
Party? No party? PARTY! Not everyone’s an early bird in the party-planning department. Procrastinators, take heart. Atlanta restaurants can still accommodate parties from intimate dinners and lively chef’s tables to cocktail receptions for larger groups. Your guests will never know you “threw a little something together” as they merrily celebrate the holidays hobnobbing with great food and spirits.
Multiple Locations
HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern sets a casual environment perfect for large groups desiring to party in both Midtown and Town Brookhaven. Enjoy a mouthwatering menu of appetizers, gourmet pizzas, burgers and other favorites in laid-back dining rooms or kick back with a high gravity craft beer on the patios. Want it all? Consider a buyout to use the entire restaurant or patio at both locations or book the semi-private dining area at HOBNOB in Brookhaven. To discuss your visions, fees and menus, call 404-968-2288 for Midtown, 404-464-8971 for Town Brookhaven.
Mouths water at the mention of Ray’s Restaurants graced with award-winning chefs and impeccable service at three locations across the city. A dedicated events manager at each Ray’s Restaurant trims stress right out of the picture -- what a gift!
In downtown Atlanta, Ray's in the City welcomes guests into private and semi-private rooms and areas glowing with rich woods and ambient lighting. Consider breakfast or brunch buffets, lunch, pre-selected dinner menus or exciting dinner buffets with stations for stir-fry, pasta, salad, carving or made-to-order sushi. Toast to a full range of bar ideas including mimosa or bloody mary bar add-ons. Host parties of various sizes, from up to 16 guests for a Wine Cellar dinner to 75 guests in the Peachtree Room overlooking Peachtree Street. Email cityevents@raysrestaurants.com.
Alongside the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs, Ray's on the River can host riverside events “outside” in the Grand Pavilion -- a covered, temperature-controlled environment accommodating up to 120 guests seated or 150 guests for cocktails, as well as a band or DJ and a dance floor. Inside the restaurant, host up to 70 guests for dinner or cocktails in the Private Dining Room and up to 30 guests in the semi-private River Room. Options vary, including pre-selected lunch and dinner menus, appetizers, platters, hors d’oeuvre, full buffets and chef-attended carving stations. Email riverevents@raysrestaurants.com.
In Alpharetta, Ray's at Killer Creek encompasses several space options to accommodate up to 70 guests. Seat up to 26 guests for dinner in the private Cellar with its warm woods, stone hearth and fireplace or up to 60 guests in the dividable Wine-Jordan Room, flanked by fine wines and a private courtyard. Outside, up to 70 guests can enjoy family style seating in the covered and heated Creek Room overlooking Foe’s Killer Creek. Email creekevents@raysrestaurants.com.
Sports fans look to Taco Mac for game days, but did you know the spirited locales score points in the fa-la-la field for holiday parties? Sure, you can have wings and beer – and everyone’s favorite American fare, wine and cocktails as well. Count on loads of space for larger parties and some locations can host events in private dining areas. Throw together an impromptu gathering or call ahead to accommodate larger groups.
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5Church Atlanta sets the scene for swanky holiday parties at Peachtree and 14th streets in Midtown, beginning with the moment guests step out of their cars to complimentary valet parking. The rooftop patio accessorizes sparkly attire with the dazzling lights of Peachtree Street. Inside, large-scale artwork adds drama to private dining areas for groups large and small. See spaces, hors d’oeuvre and menu package ideas here. Email sales@5churchatlanta.com or call 404-400-3669.
Nostalgic glamour meets modern glitz at American Cut in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta. Three floors of top-notch party options woo you: private dining in The Cut Bar on street level, private dining rooms with seating capacities of 14 and 42 guests within the second-floor dining level, and an indoor/outdoor rooftop setting of The Regent Cocktail Club. Thrill guests with starry skies, striking skyline views and handcrafted cocktails at The Regent Cocktail Club where there’s even space for a jazzy trio or other live entertainment. Guests at American Cut and The Regent Cocktail Club enjoy three hours of complimentary covered deck parking. Contact events@ldvatlanta.com.
For the ultimate in understated elegance for special occasions and holiday parties, buy out Aria, Gerry Klaskala’s acclaimed Buckhead restaurant. Call the restaurant at 404-233-7673 for more information.
Host the holiday shindig in Atlanta’s oldest continuously licensed tavern. Lively Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland welcomes guests into an unpretentious environment where an upstairs room accommodates 30 guests for a sit-down dinner or 50 guests for a cocktail reception. Call 404-876-7249 for more information.
Create an event that’s sure to impress at Bulla Gastrobar in Midtown. Inspired by tapas restaurants of Spain, Bulla offers options for private luncheons or dinners with three-course or tapas-style menus and cocktail parties featuring Bulla’s signature wines and handcrafted spirits. Call 404-858-1577 for more information.
Invite guests to enjoy an American bistro-style party at The Federal in Midtown. Big group? The more the merrier at a restaurant buyout. Two-hour validated parking is offered in the adjacent 1010 Midtown parking deck. Email info@TheFederalAtl.com.
Food 101 American Kitchen & Bar in Sandy Springs excels in creating joyful memories wrapped around fabulous meals, service and special events. The local landmark restaurant’s private dining room can accommodate 40 people seated or 50 for a cocktail reception. Food 101 experts will help plan specialized menus and events within budget to keep the ho-ho-ho in your holidays. Follow this link to learn more or call 404-424-9773.
gusto! sets up a “Build your own gusto!” self-serve buffet that’s a huge, healthy hit with crowds of 20 people or more. The package includes mixed greens and Jasmine brown rice, grilled chicken and grilled portabella mushrooms plus two gusto! flavors: chile citrus barbecue, tahini cucumber feta, sweet soy Sriracha, chipotle mango avocado, apple curry peanut or Buffalo buttermilk blue. For groups of 20 folks or less, gusto! offers “Bowled Orders.” Add tea, lemonade and dessert platters for an additional charge; $100 order minimum for delivery. Contact Ryan Harrison at gusto! Ponce, 770-856-7417; Trey Strawn at gusto! Peachtree, 678-800-8372.
An event at Gypsy Kitchen transports guests to a beautiful, out-of-the-ordinary destination where Spanish cuisine mingles with foods inspired by the spice trade of India, Morocco and other countries. Chefs can create tasting menus, elaborate spreads or passed appetizers matched by a splendid bar program rich in Old World-style wines, craft cocktails and European beers. Contact Elizabeth Ridgway at Elizabeth@sphospitality.com or call 404-964-9253.
Himitsu impresses guests with “omotenashi,” the Japanese concept of selfless hospitality. The luxurious Japanese craft cocktail lounge located a few doors down from Umi in Buckhead hosts buyouts (65 guests seated, 100 standing) as well as semi-private events in the upper-level mezzanine (28 guests seated, 40 standing). Menus are specially created for each occasion, whether it’s passed appetizers, serving stations or a seated dinner. Consider serving sake and signature craft cocktails from Himitsu alongside Umi’s trademark beautiful sushi rolls and small bites from executive chef Fuyuhiko Ito and pastry chef Lisa Ito. Himitsu means “secret” in Japanese; after the party, the word will be out about the wonderfully memorable experience.
Located on the Westside under the White Provisions building, Ormsby’s feels like one of the city’s best-kept secrets. But it’s a leading destination for gatherings and celebrations of all sizes and stripes, thanks to a variety of games (shuffleboard, darts, bocce ball, board games and pool) perfect for socializing. With a wide selection of craft beers and a menu of classic and creative gastropub favorites, it’s a casual crowd-pleaser. Contact Leslie Battle, lbattle@ormsbysatlanta.com or 404-968-2033.
Red Beard Restaurants -- Gunshow in Glenwood Park and Revival in Decatur -- offer private and semi-private rooms accommodating small to large parties. For sizeable crowds, buy out one of the restaurants. The expert staff tailors menus and bar packages to suit, offering wines by the glass or bottle, beer, specialty cocktails and more. Both restaurants happily handle vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and food allergy sensitive needs. Gunshow‘s open kitchen, shared dining room and daily changing, family style menu lends itself to groups of 50-70, corporate buyouts or a group reservation for 13-24 guests. Chef Joey Ward pulls platters and desserts from the night’s menu, and individual chefs will visit guest tables with serving platters bearing their creations. Revival’s versatile floor plan seats lunch for 10, dinner for 25 or a cocktail party for 50 guests, and family style menus please for groups of 20-50 guests with a choice of soup or salad, entrée, chef-selected trimmings and a dessert. Contact events@redbeardrestaurants.com.
Storico Fresco Alimentari in Buckhead sets a Chef’s Table in the heart of the kitchen where guests revel while enjoying great food, wine and all the sights and sounds of a busy kitchen. Choose from different menu options that can include multiple courses, wine pairings or even family style pastas at the Chef’s Table, Commissary Kitchen and other options within this authentic Italian restaurant. Move quickly to lock in a date. For details and dates, email reservations@storicofresco.com.
Hurry! Sweet Charlie’s in Buckhead is offering 10 percent off holiday catering for orders booked before Dec. 1. An ice cream roll party at your place? Now that’s a novel and chill idea. Roll with it by contacting their catering staff.
With Victorian-era decor and ambiance, The Blind Pig Parlour Bar provides an intimate and sophisticated environment for dining and drinking for up to 80 guests. The 1920s-inspired Buckhead speakeasy features craft cocktails, small plates and live entertainment -- all in a smoke-free facility -- and is available as an event space any day of the week. Contact sales and events manager April Pitman, april@sphospitality.com or 404-931-1251.
The Southern Gentleman celebrates the essence of the South, and relaxed, yet polished, entertaining plays a major role. Treat guests to a fresh, modern and locally sourced take on Southern cuisine with handcrafted cocktails. Expansive space accommodates up to 150 guests, and dinner menus begin at $35 per person. Patio parties, group dinners and private, customized bourbon, rye or whiskey tastings are perfectly delightful ideas. Contact Elizabeth Ridgway at Elizabeth@sphospitality.com or call 404-964-9253.
Outside the Perimeter
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails in historic Crabapple provides a charming setting for parties of eight to 200 guests. Follow this link for a taste of what’s in store when hosting an event in the restored areas of the farmhouse including the Breezeway (16 guests), the Milton Room (40 guests), the Mayfield Room (24 guests), the Broadwell Room (12 guests), the Banquet Porch (40 seated) or the Bar (32-50 guests). Contact sales and events manager Jill Hayes at Jill@miltonscuisine.com or 678-431-8753.
Celebrate with sustainable seafood and spirits at Brine Modern Seafood Shack in Alpharetta’s beautiful Avalon development. Come casual for Cape Cod meets Santa Monica style with awesome private dining options for events of all sizes and occasions and oceans of free parking. For more information, contact elizabeth@sofried.com.
Stop flip-flopping on whether to have a party or not and coast into beachy holiday party bliss at The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill - Canton Street in charming Roswell. Come ashore to seafood, cocktails and casual vibe where heels and Hawaiian shirts are equally appropriate. For inquiries about large parties and events, email events@tbkroswell.com.
Chicken and the Egg in Marietta offers intimate, private chef’s table dining for 24-28 guests around custom-made, distressed wood tables. For more information, contact Elizabeth Taft at 678-388-8813 or elizabeth@sofried.com.
Beyond the Perimeter, Seed Kitchen & Bar and Stem Wine Bar in East Cobb provide lunch, dinner and cocktail party options and copious free parking. At Seed, select from prix fixe brunch, lunch and dinner menu options or mix and match from menus for get-togethers of 10 to 50 guests for dinner, more for cocktails on the patio. Download Seed’s Event Planning Guide for more space details and a sample menu. Stem Wine Bar is a mighty “vine” option for a private lunch event Monday through Saturday, a private wine dinner or a restaurant buyout for groups of up to 40 seated or 60 for cocktails. Contact Chris McNeill, general manager, at cmcneill@eatatseed.com or 678-214-6888.
Cruise to Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar at The Avenue in East Cobb for a deliciously doable venture thrilling seafarers and landlubbers alike. Seat up to eight guests in the Wine Room, Oyster Bar or at a Chef’s Table. Groups of up to 20 guests can be seated at one table or 28 at multiple tables in the Shiplap Room. Deck the halls outside, hosting 26 guests in the covered patio area or up to 50 on the full patio. Buyouts are available. Follow this link for more information or call 770-635-7641.
American Cut Buckhead has enjoyed a highly successful first year in Atlanta, pleasing much-valued guests with top-flight service and serving the highest level of food through nurturing strong relationships with local food purveyors. The destination steakhouse in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta so appreciates the supportive community, the team is taking guest raves and requests to heart, putting an emphasis on favorite seasonal ingredients, wet-aged and USDA Prime steaks, a bold wine program and cocktail menu and all of the other elements that have turned visitors into loyal guests.
A new array of wet-aged meat selections, including a 40-ounce wet-aged porterhouse and a 14-ounce New York strip, join the dry-aged options. All meats are USDA Prime cuts and sourced from local partner Revere. Seafood lovers catch a rotating selection of four fish entrées, including Scottish salmon with sun-dried tomato Champagne cream and halibut en croute. Seasonal side favorites are back, like the restaurant’s signature Brussels sprouts, along with sweet potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and the steakhouse’s addictive Buffalo cauliflower -- a nutritious veggie with the zing of Buffalo chicken wings. Adding to the celebratory air, all food on the popular bar menu is now half-price Monday through Friday from 5-7 p.m., and the after-work crowd also can enjoy $1 oysters and a nightly drink special. Pastry chef Satoko Kakinohana is whisking up new, irresistible desserts including an “all-chocolate” crunchy hazelnut bar with Bailey’s ice cream and cappuccino foam; an apple pie cobbler with oatmeal crumble and buttermilk ice cream; a sweet potato cheesecake with malted milk ice cream; and an addicting sticky date cake with butterscotch and burnt orange ice cream. Top off dinner with a venture upstairs to the rooftop Regent Cocktail Club for an after-dinner libation of imaginative handcrafted cocktails, wine from the curated list and local microbrews. American Cut serves dinner nightly. For more information, call 770-415-9766.
Savor a five-course meal with wine pairings as American Cut hosts its Alexana & Revana Wine Dinner on Friday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. Explore the nuances of white and red Alexana wines from Oregon’s Willamette Valley along with a premium Revana cabernet sauvignon from Napa Valley, California. Executive chef John Adamson reveals a menu loaded with sumptuous tastes and signature dishes: chili-infused oysters paired with Alexana “Revana Vineyard” riesling, 2014; grilled octopus with fennel, arugula and roasted garlic lemon dressing paired with Alexana “Terroir Series” chardonnay, 2014; wagyu carpaccio with horseradish cream, egg yolk, caviar and chives paired with Alexana “Terroir Series” pinot noir, 2015; grilled 20-ounce bone-in ribeye with rosemary thyme red wine reduction joined by Revana “Estate” cabernet sauvignon, 2014; and crème brûlée and candied yellow beets paired with Alexana Late Harvest riesling, 2013. The cost is $150 per person. To reserve a seat for the 7-10 p.m. event email Adam Pucillo or call the restaurant at (770) 415-9766.
Recently seen sporting the dining scene: Atlanta Hawks’ head coach Mike Budenholzer and family dining at American Cut on the night of NBA finals. The classy, contemporary steakhouse in the Shops Buckhead Atlanta and second home of many athletes also played host to WWE star/actor John Cena. These gents know where to go for the most succulent cuts in town.
Slow Food Atlanta’s annual Ice Cream Social churns out Buckhead’s smoothest route to a brain freeze on Saturday, June 24 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at The Cathedral of St. Philip. Lick summer heat tasting ice creams and sorbets by top local chefs -- including those from 5Church Atlanta in Midtown and American Cut in Buckhead -- and ambitious amateurs then vote for your favorites. We suggest shopping the market in the morning then, when the melty-midday time arrives, pull out spoon and ticket for an ice cream pick-me-up. Tickets are $15 per adult and $5 for children in advance and include an all-access pass to each and every flavor. Sells out, so scoop up tickets here.
Georgia’s booming film industry draws numerous celebrities to Atlanta so you never know who you might bump into at your favorite restaurant. Recent sightings include Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans, at Umi in Buckhead. Both are in town filming the latest “Avengers” movie and enjoyed chef Fuyuhiko Ito’s spicy tuna box, steak, otoro tartare and more. Uma Thurman also dined on Umi’s modern Japanese cuisine while in Atlanta ordering avocado salad, crispy rice and an assortment of sashimi. Repeat visitors, Johansson and Thurman have both been spotted at Umi on previous visits to the ATL. Across Peachtree Street, American Cut hosted an Atlanta Falcons team dinner on June 9 that included Matt Ryan and his wife, Levine Toilolo, D.J. Tialavea, Ricardo Allen, Ben Garland, Andre Roberts, De’Vondre Campbell along with general manager Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Dan Quinn. Former Chicago Bulls player Scottie Pippen and actor Sebastian Stan, in Atlanta filming “Avengers: Infinity War,” were recently spotted at Johnny’s Hideaway
He’s king of the hill, top dog at the grill and ruler of the remote. Give Dad a break from kingly duties by whisking him away for a Father’s Day outing involving eating and drinking at Atlanta’s fun-loving and fancy restaurants. Specials are popping up all over town on Sunday, June 18.
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Indulge Dad with an elegant prime rib dinner at American Cut. The upscale steakhouse in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta serves this Sunday special from 4-9 p.m. for $52 per person (excludes tax and gratuity). Dad can choose either the OG 1924 Hotel Caesar salad or Beeler’s Farm bacon to whet his appetite. For the second course, slice into a tender cut of 12-ounce dry-aged prime rib served with beef jus, horseradish sauce and a choice of one menu side dish. Lucky dad, Father’s Day falls on a Sunset Sunday, a monthly after-brunch party hosted by American Cut’s upstairs neighbor, The Regent Cocktail Club. On the third Sunday of each month from April through September, the rooftop cocktail lounge is open from 3-11 p.m. From 3-6 p.m. enjoy $35 mimosa carafes and $10 tequila cocktails. Just the place to let Dad know he’s “tops” in your book.
5Church Atlanta has a dad-friendly weekend brunch and à la carte dinner menu featuring hearty options such as the “60 second” prime New York strip, the bistro steak “a la brasa,” the 5Church lamb burger, Atlantic diver scallops (dinner only) and the A-5 Kagushima wagyu rib-eye (dinner only). For a more intimate option, Dad can share the 60-day dry-aged porterhouse for two with his special someone. Call 404-400-3669 or visit 5churchatlanta.com for reservations.
Dad’s well worth his salt, soJefe’s Tacos & Tequila in Brookhaven is treating Dad to one free margarita on Father's Day. He’ll enjoy the icy concoction while building a taco playlist from Jefe’s multitude of creative handfuls. Another margarita or favorite brew? There in a jiff, at Jefe’s.
Dad can sleep in and still make it to Sunday brunch at Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub. The Brookhaven eatery stands by its usual hours and menu with offerings such as Springer Mountain chicken wings, herb-crusted salmon, shrimp and grits, steak frites and, of course, the award-winning Kaleidoscope burger. Secure your Father’s Day reservation -- available all through brunch (versus the usual protocol of accepting reservations only for first 30 minutes of opening). Reservations: 404-474-9600.
Take Dad out to play in the backyard on his special day -- to Communion Cantina, the outdoor gathering spot behind Kevin Gillespie’s Decatur restaurant Revival. Dad’s assured a laid-back afternoon or evening flush with cold beer, cocktails, a small menu of Mexican food truck snacks and games such as cornhole. Open Sunday from 1-9 p.m. -- no reservations needed.
The Federal serves Sunday brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and dinner from 5-9 p.m., so you can treat that special man in your life to traditional American steakhouse favorites. The famous 50-day dry-aged steak is sure to compete with even his grill skills. Call 404-343-3857 for reservations.
Delight Dad with a delicacy fromSublime Doughnuts on Father’s Day morning! Sublime will be rolling all his favorites into one delicious treat with their bourbon-glazed apple butter doughnut. Pick up this breakfast fit for a king at Sublime’s Georgia Tech location all day on June 18. Just in case Dad prefers sleeping in, they’re open 24 hours!
Midtown Takorea & Ssam Bar on Juniper Street is a fun alternative for Sunday dining, open noon-10 p.m. Executive chef Tomas Lee’s BBQ pork sliders are a Korean spin on dad’s favorite backyard barbecue meal.
HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern is serving up their new Champion burger this Father’s Day weekend. Featuring pork belly, provolone, house-cured kimchi and served on a brioche bun with a side of house-cut french fries or seasonal veggies, this burger is sure to be a winner.
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Dads who like to putz around in the garden will thrill to see Milton’s Acre, the backyard garden and a source of ingredients at Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails. The historic Crabapple restaurant offers a three-course Father’s Day brunch menu priced at $32 per person. Among the enticing offerings are sticky toffee pecan beignets, shrimp and grits, blackened Atlantic salmon, a truffle-salted petite filet mignon and maple-bacon bread pudding. Additionally, Milton’s will offer its regular menu and “Milton’s Prime” menu of prime cuts of signature steaks, including grass-fed Delmonico rib eye, served with a choice of three sauces. For reservations, call 770-817-0161.
Craving fresh seafood? Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar features a fresh Maine lobster bar that will reel in dads from all over town. Call 770-635-7641 for reservations.
For all-day fun, go explore Vickery Creek Park, head over to Gate City Brewing to cool down and then finish it off with a patio dinner at The Big Ketch on Canton Street. For more information to plan Dad's perfect Father's Day in Historic Roswell, visit ExploreRoswell.com.
Multiple Locations
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill knows Dad is quite a fine catch, and they’re offering a Father’s Day feast in his honor. The $34.95 per-person haul features a crabcake, lobster tail and a skewer of grilled, blackened or jerk-style shrimp or scallops accompanied by two sides. Sail into either port, Buckhead or Canton Street in Roswell, to net this bounty.
Whether Dad’s a morning person, afternoon adventurer or night owl,Ray’s Restaurants has Father’s Day meals covered. Dad can relax while looking out on the Chattahoochee River at Ray’s on the River (770-955-1187), serving Father’s Day brunch from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For $45.95 per adult or $22.95 per child (age 5-10), scope out generous buffets tailored to morning and afternoon/evening tastes. In Alpharetta, Ray’s at Killer Creek (770-649-0064) spreads a Father’s Day buffet from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for $39.95 for adults or $19.95 for kids (ages 5-10). Family favorites include peel-and-eat shrimp, rosemary-roasted leg of lamb and roasted prime rib. Families planning an in-town Father’s Day adventure can launch or cap the day with a special Father’s Day meal at Ray’s in the City (404-524-9224). Brunch, offered from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., is priced at $39.95 per adult and $19.95 for children (ages 5-10). Stations are waiting for guests offering carved beef steamship round and pork shoulder, sushi, smoked salmon, charcuterie, chopped beef brisket, herb-roasted chicken and a dessert and pastry bar. Each restaurant offers its own à la carte dinner menu from 5-9 p.m., with appetizing steak options.
Gift Idea
For the king of the grill, theKUDU Safari Braai is the ideal gift for Dad this Father’s Day. He is sure to rule the backyard barbecue season with this portable grill boasting elevated grates providing a range of heat levels that can simultaneously sauté, sear, fry, boil, smoke and steam all over an open flame.
Want to see a KUDU in action and eat some great food? Come out to Yebo Beach House on Father's Day from 12:30 - 4 p.m. and join Atlanta restaurateur Justin Anthony and his father Derek Anthony as they combine forces for an exclusive KUDU Safari Braai Cookout! Tickets are $30, and you can buy them here!
Hit the brakes! Here in Atlanta, you never know who
will be supping one table over. Several celebs were spotted dining around town
during the month of May. Umi always shines, and several May visitors
added their glow. Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk spun into the Buckhead
restaurant early in May. Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher dined at Umi on May 22,
enjoying chef Fuyuhiko Ito’s sophisticated, modern Japanese cuisine centered on
showcasing the freshest fish from the world’s finest markets. The two were
presumably in town while Kunis films “A Bad Moms Christmas,” the sequel to “Bad
Moms.” Pro basketballer Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves beefed up
on tender Miyazaki wagyu strip, a specialty cut at American Cut in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta.
Earlier this year, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch and wife Samantha pulled into 5Church Atlanta in Midtown -- making one
delicious “pit stop” for the restaurant’s chef-driven, regional cuisine. The
couple has been to 5Church Charlotte and thought they’d give the Atlanta
location a spin. Perhaps a cruise down Peachtree was next on their GPS?
Want to eat fresh but can’t squeeze farmers market shopping in on weekends? Shop the weekly Ponce City Farmers Market Tuesday nights from 4-8 p.m. American Cut
Executive Chef John Adamson will be sharing tips and recipes May 16.
The rain-or-shine market featuring local produce and goods spreads
throughout The Shed covered area just off the Atlanta BeltLine. Auto pilots, take advantage of one hour of complimentary parking for farmers market shoppers during market hours. Details online.
American Cut is known for its succulent meats and upscale dining experience in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta. On Saturday, April 29, chef John Adamson reveals another side -- side dishes. The American Cut chef demos recipes using farm-fresh seasonal produce at the Decatur Farmers Market. Shop the market’s array of locally grown and produced goods from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; located in the “Pecan Grove” of the First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Avenue.
Go sky high and party at The Regent Cocktail Club this Thursday, April 6 from 6-8 p.m. Take in the sunset from the roof-top cocktail lounge atop American Cut in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta. Look out over Peachtree Street while sipping Whispering Angel rosé specials and chillin’ to live music by Atlanta acoustic trio Lilac Wine. RSVP at Events@LDVAtlanta.com. Since opening in 2016, the three-level restaurant/lounge combo of American Cut and The Regent Cocktail Club has become the “go-to dining and drinking destination for ATL’s posh set…one seriously sexy spot” according to Modern Luxury/Jezebel magazine. The duo holds the #2 spot on the list of Atlanta’s “100 Hottest Restaurants” in their February 2017 issue.
Sunday’s Prime Rib Dinner at American Cut is made for celebrating a week well spent or pausing to share a fine dinner and conversation before the new week throttles up. Buckhead’s classic American steakhouse with a modern twist now serves a two-course prix fixe menu for $52 per person (excludes tax and gratuity) from 4-9 p.m. each Sunday. Start dreaming of the juicy title cut, 12 ounces of succulent, dry-aged prime rib served with beef jus and horseradish sauce. Open up with a first course of either OG 1924 Hotel Caesar salad with Parmigiano-Reggiano, soft egg and Pullman crouton or Beeler’s Farm bacon with MF steak sauce and black onion. To complement your prime rib, choose a side from the menu’s scrumptious offerings such as mashed sweet potatoes with maple and pecans; potato purée “Robuchon;” twice-baked potato with cheddar and truffle; AC hash browns; beef fat fries with AC secret sauce; button mushrooms with garlic butter; carrot glazed carrot; sunchoked spinach with fontina and smoked salt; roasted Brussels sprouts with Parmesan and aged balsamic; collard greens with pecans and pork; Georgia Vidalia onion rings or pimento-studded mac and cheese. Savor this experience in the main dining room, but why not begin with a cocktail or glass of wine at the first floor bar or crown your meal contemplating a cocktail or spirit from the comfy seating of the rooftop Regent Cocktail Club overlooking Peachtree Street. Set off for the week pleasingly full, renewed and ready to conquer whatever weekdays throw your way.
Mild-mannered lobster rolls need not apply at American Cut. Buckhead’s new upscale American steak restaurant turns up the heat in its chili lobster appetizer. Savor tender lobster chunks and use the hunks of Texas toast to sop up every drop of the addictive kicked-up sauce (market price).
Infiniti and Atlanta magazine join forces to back their first Best Burger Battle, a showdown of almost two dozen of the best local burger joints, bourbon, blues and brews in the ATL. American Cut, Smokebelly BBQ and The Southern Gentleman are practicing their patties and flips for the action heating up The Shops Buckhead Atlanta on Saturday, October 15 from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $50 each, inclusive of unlimited tastes, beer and bourbon. Cast votes for the People’s Choice Best Burger and see if the Atlanta magazine judges panel chooses the same as Best Burger Battle 2016 victor. Buy tickets online for this epic burger-rama. Open to ages 21 and over.
American Cut, a modern American steak restaurant, and The Regent Cocktail Club, companion rooftop terrace bar, open Friday, September 30 at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta. American Cut features signature interpretations on fine-dining classics under the direction of local Atlanta chef John Adamson. The unique, multi-level dining experience includes a first-level lounge and bar with its own special menu and daily drink specials. On the second level, guests can enjoy an Atlanta-inspired menu in the main dining room’s upscale setting. Two private dining rooms are tucked away on this level. The Regent Cocktail Club, spanning an indoor/outdoor terrace and bar on the third level, caters to connoisseurs of the cocktail culture with a rotating selection of craft cocktails and an eclectic mix of live music. Sister restaurant American Cut Tribeca in New York City was ranked #1 in the Fox News roundup of “Top 5 Steakhouses in America” in 2015. The Atlanta restaurant menu defines its own style through bold flavors and American classics such as the house favorite chili lobster, the 40-ounce Tomahawk chop and a mix of theatrical and interactive tableside preparations ranging from the plank-smoked old fashioned to the OG 1924 Caesar salad. The LDV Hospitality restaurant, created in partnership with Marc Forgione, will serve dinner nightly. The Regent Cocktail Club opens the doors to the cocktail crowd at 5 p.m. each night, closing at 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
