Spring is so close you can taste it. The new Spring Celebration tasting menu at Marlow’s Tavern moves guests into early springtime mode through food and cocktail specials highlighting the flavors and themes of this eagerly anticipated season. Thoughts of nature and rebirth bloom as spring approaches, and Marlow’s new menu showcases locally sourced, garden-fresh ingredients. Lunchtime guests can savor the new Grilled Lamb Wrap made with Colorado lamb, Applewood-smoked bacon, spinach, dates, pickled red onion, tomato and tahini dressing. Return for dinner and dine on Chicken Milanese with panko-crusted Prestige Farms chicken, blistered tomato, arugula, parsley, Parmesan, lemonette and seasoned, whipped ricotta. Turn spring drizzles into smiles with the swizzle of creative cocktails such as Strawberry Spring Crush -- Cutwater Fugu vodka, hand-crushed strawberry and basil, a splash of lemon Cocchi Americano and ginger beer. Hopping for more? Visit Tavern Tell-All for Insider tips and tricks and a behind-the-scenes peek at Marlow’s menu.
Zing! Our blog targets Atlanta’s delicious Valentine’s Day hot spots from elegant to casual to quick carry outs perfect for those cuddling up over dinner on that comfy couch at home. And, if you can’t be with the one you love on Valentine’s Day, well, these Atlanta restaurants are also quite lovely places to sit down together the rest of the year.
Cards, so cute. Chocolates, so sweet. If you really want hugs, whisk your Val out to eat. Make reservations early for hearty Valentine’s Day and weekend specials at Atlanta’s loveliest restaurants. Our blog’s your main squeeze for menu info. Menu prices do not reflect tax or gratuity.
Frankly, there's no faster way to extinguish summer heat than to pop an ice pop into your mouth. Why let your brain freeze on boxed grocery versions? Come along as we Cool Down with Popsicles. Chunky peanut butter cup pudding or s'mores pops are "cool" with all ages. Soothing creamy avocado chocolate pops, Thai iced tea and mint watermelon lemonade kiss parched throats goodbye. And, the soiree set will approve of mango margarita, blueberry mojito or popsicles with sparkling wine.
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With outside temps in the 90s, we’re roasting like hot dogs. Probably why July is National Hot Dog Month. Relish the prompt to unleash the good old dogs and teach them some new Hot Diggity Dog tricks such as mummy or octopus dogs, bacon-wrapped with pineapple salsa, Thai-style, corn dog mini muffins, pretzel dogs, Mediterranean chickpea wraps and healthier beach hot dogs.
We’re on a roll with our newest Pinterest board. Roll It Upunfurls a “wrapper’s delight” of rolled and wrapped eats perfect for on-the-go meals and picnics. Click over and uncover handy recipes for chicken pad thai spring rolls, fruit sushi, spiced shawarma chicken wraps, spicy bean and rice burritos, baked apple pie rollups and more.
Pasture-raised birds exhibit a not-so-paltry list of virtues spanning human and flock health, environmental sustainability and flavor. During Pastured Poultry Week, July 13-20, restaurants in Georgia, South Carolina and New York will offer dishes featuring pastured poultry to raise awareness and afford guests opportunities to taste the merits of these birds over factory-farmed chicken. Whether you’re already a pastured poultry devotee or if someone’s henpecking you to try it, note that these Atlanta restaurants will each feature a special dish during Pastured Poultry Week: Aria, Article 14, Bantam + Biddy, Chick-a-Biddy,Glenn’s Kitchen, Gunshow, Seed Kitchen & Bar, Stem Wine Bar and The Southern Gentleman. Check out our blog for more details.
It’s hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk. Throw everything else on the grill. We mean everything. Bacon-wrapped corn on the cob and bacon-wrapped cheese-stuffed burgers, shrimp satay, balsamic roasted tomatoes, veggie panini, sweet potato quesadillas, rum-soaked grilled pineapple, s’mores pizza, strawberry shortcake skewers. Even donuts deserve a spot on the grill. C’mon baby, light the fire and Get to Grillin’ now.
Every dad has his day, and it’s almost here. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21. Sure you can give him a card and a kiss, but do it over brunch, lunch or clinking beer glasses. Whether your guy is king of the drill, grill, bench press or French press, you’ll find an Atlanta restaurant befitting his honor and interests on our blog.
We're back and better than ever with a new and improved Dish! This week, we're flying the coop and heading straight to Chick-a-Biddy at Atlantic Station for a trio of new waffles. New flavors include savory applewood smoked bacon and cheddar, cinnamon roll with vanilla icing and red velvet with cream cheese icing for just $10 each. Pair them with three tasty tenders for $14. In Midtown, RA Sushi Bar Restaurant is rolling out a new menu of their own with romantic rolls and more. Pair the Red Heart Roll with a Passion Punch Bowl for a memorable meal with your favorite valentine, then heat things up with chili garlic shrimp before cooling off with a blue ginger martini. All that and more in this week's Dish!
Drop the ball on making New Year's Eve plans? We're here to help with our list of dining destinations that are celebrating the arrival of 2015 with special menus, parties and much more. Once you've recovered from the festivities, scope out our list of the hottest restaurants set to open in 2015. Trust us - it's going to be a great year! All that and more in this week's Dish!
The tree has been decorated, the stockings hung and the presents wrapped. After spending so much time getting ready for the big day, the last thing we want to do is pull out all of the pots and pans and spend hours cooking instead of enjoying the festivities. That's why we're heading out this Christmas and letting some of Atlanta's best restaurants handle the feast for us. Check our blog post for a roundup of all of the best places to spend Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. While you have your calendars out, be sure to clear December 27 for a chance to try Twin Smokers BBQ for the very first time. The new restaurant from Legacy Restaurant Partners brings the best barbecue styles from Texas, the Carolinas, Kansas City and Memphis right to the heart of the Luckie Marietta District. All that and more in this week's Dish!
Looking for a new place to bring your foodie family this holiday season? With several new restaurants opening this month, you now have even more options to explore. Asante brings a Coastal Soul menu to Atlanta's booming Downtown neighborhood. Be sure to try the pimento grilled culot steak, low country shrimp and grits and colombo dust covered diver scallops. Meanwhile, the newest Bantam + Biddy post is now open inside Lenox Square in Buckhead. We suggest the the gluten-free chicken tenders paired with a Power House salad loaded with mixed greens, roasted broccoli, tomato, radish, sunflower sprouts, organic almonds and a jB Farm egg. All that and much more in this week's Dish!
We're already super excited for the holiday season, but the good folks at Bantam + Biddy and Chick-a-Biddy are about to make the days leading up to Christmas even better. Bantam + Biddy will be offering 12 days full of deals and delights starting on Saturday, December 13, while Chick-a-Biddy brings the cheer to Atlanta Station with their own 12 Days of Giving campaign starting on the same day. Meanwhile in Midtown, the team at Article 14 has concocted a luxurious new cocktail perfect for a memorable holiday toast. Sip on a Barrel of Jewels featuring Louis XIII Cognac, Lock, Stock & Barrel straight rye whiskey, Carpano Antica Formula sweet vermouth, St Germain and bitters for $99. All that and much more in this week's Dish!
Belles and gents searching for a new dining destination around Buckhead are in luck - The Southern Gentleman opens today! Neighboring Gypsy Kitchen in the Buckhead Atlanta complex, The Southern Gentleman pairs a lighter, more modern take on Southern food with a bar program featuring classic cocktails, craft beer and New World wines. Make your reservations through OpenTable, then get started on your holiday wish list to share with Santa this weekend. The big man visits Bantam + Biddy Ansley and Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails on December 7. All that and much more in this week's Dish!
We're big fans of classic lunch punch cards, especially when a free meal from The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill is up for grabs. Five punches on your lunch card means you'll be reeling in a free lunch on your next visit. Meanwhile, the Terminus City team is offering family BBQ packs full of two pounds of pork or chicken along with a pint of slaw, a pint of potato salad and cookies for the holidays. Call 404-380-1886 to place your order, then pick up your packs at Gunshow in Glenwood Park on Wednesday, November 26. All that and more in this week's Dish!
Marlow's Tavern is joining the party at Avalon, the hottest new mixed-use development in Alpharetta. Starting today, moviegoers can mosey up to Marlow's Tavern for a pre-flick feast of "Start/Snack/Share" favorites while shopaholics sip cocktails and unwind between marathon retail therapy sessions. After you've explored Avalon, head down GA 400 to Smokebelly BBQ in Buckhead for a daily dose of barbecue deals. From half-off wings on Mondays to live music on Fridays, there's always something to look forward to. All that and more in this week's Dish!
Downtown's vibrant Luckie Marietta District is adding yet another gem when chef Marvin Woods opens Asante on November 10. Look for seasonally driven, reasonably priced menu items including Gulf Coast shrimp 'n' grits with circuit hash and chicharrones de pollo, chicken sausage-stuffed wild boar, po' boy sandwiches and much more. Meanwhile, G's Midtown breaks out the bacon and bourbon starting this Wednesday, November 5. Fried bacon sliders with Sriracha barbecue sauce, Asian pork belly steamed buns and other porky plates pair with boozy beverages including a cranberry Manhattan with Angels Envy bourbon and Deep Eddy Cranberry. All that and more in this week's Dish!
October is always a tasty month (we're clearing our shelves to make room for stockpiles of post-Halloween sale candy as we speak), but this year we're extra excited for the doubleheader of Taste of Atlanta in Midtown and The Perfect Taste at Avalon in Alpharetta. Featuring more than 90 local restaurants, Taste of Atlanta celebrates its 13th year of bringing chefs and foodies together for a weekend of culinary exploration. Stroll through Tech Square and sample dishes from Article 14, 10th & Piedmont, The Pig & The Pearl and many more from October 24-26. On October 29, we're heading north to Alpharetta to explore the new Avalon project during The Perfect Taste. Look for tastes from Bantam + Biddy, Marlow's Tavern, Ted's Montana Grill and Whole Foods Market. All that and much more in this week's Dish!
