Chick-a-Biddy Runs $15 Special during Atlantic Station Restaurant Week May 12-17

Count Chick-a-Biddy in the mix of 10 restaurants offering prix fixe menus during Atlantic Station Restaurant Week, Saturday, May 9 through Sunday, May 17. The easy-going eatery cracks open a three-course lunch and dinner menu priced at $15 per person (excludes alcohol, gratuity and tax). Choose pimento cheese with veggies and crackers or homestyle chili with sour cream and cheddar as an appetizer; one quarter chicken grilled (piri piri or jerk) or fried (Buffalo or mild) with a choice of two sides as an entrée; and homemade carrot cake or Key lime cheesecake for dessert. During Atlantic Station Restaurant Week and throughout May, Chick-a-Biddy will donate 20 percent of prix fixe meal sales to the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation. 

12 Days of Giving Takes Flight at Chick-a-Biddy

Atlantic Station customers are sure to have their spirits warmed this holiday season as Chick-a-Biddy owners Shaun Doty and Lance Gummere spread Christmas cheer and generosity during their annual 12 Days of Giving. Between Saturday, December 13 and Wednesday, December 24, the fast-casual, family-friendly eatery known for its farm-fresh chicken and sides invites customers to countdown the days to Christmas with daily treats, deals and events, from a chance to win 50 percent off your meal to a $25 gift card. Offers include:

• Saturday, December 13: Free Rice Krispies treat with any purchase
• Sunday, December 14: Every person at the table receives a 10 percent off coupon to use on next visit
• Monday, December 15: Free bowl of chili with the purchase of an entree
• Tuesday, December 16: $5 off gift card per person with the purchase of an entrée
• Wednesday, December 17: $6 chicken and cheddar waffles
• Thursday, December 18: Kids 10 and younger eat free all day with a canned food donation for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Free meal from the kids’ menu only.
• Friday, December 19: Half-priced appetizers all day
• Saturday, December 20: Free cheddar biscuit and jam with each entrée purchase, during brunch only
• Sunday, December 21: Free glass of apple zing
• Monday, December 22: Flip a coin after your meal for a chance to receive 50 percent off the food bill
• Tuesday, December 23: Half-priced chicken wings 
• Wednesday, December 24: $25 gift card, winner selected at random from business cards received. Restaurant closes at 3 p.m.

Chick-a-Biddy and Tin Drum Asiacafé Serve Up Delicious Eats During BB&T Atlanta Open

Take a break while you’re at the BB&T Atlanta Open from July 19-27 and swing by Chick-a-Biddy and Tin Drum Asiacafé to ace your hunger. These Atlantic Station restaurants are just steps away from the tournament action and offer a variety of options. Chick-a-Biddy serves up its lunch and dinner menu beginning at 11 a.m. during weekdays and opens for brunch Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Try the blackened pasture-raised chicken burger, fried chicken and waffles or one of four Green Biddies (salads): Cobb, Club Med, Power House and Roman. Top the Green Biddies with fried chicken, wood-grilled chicken skewer or wood-grilled fish for an additional $4. Start off brunch with organic oatmeal, chef’s omelet of the day or almond pancakes. If you’re in the mood for Asian cuisine, Tin Drum Asiacafé heats up the kitchen Monday–Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. and at 12 p.m. on Sunday. Menu items range from Asian classics like stir-fry and pad thai noodles and dishes inspired by authentic Asian recipes such as tikka masala and basil fried rice, tacos, salads and soups. After a day sitting courtside, a satisfying meal and cold beverage is just what you need!

Join Bantam + Biddy & Chick-a-Biddy Tomorrow Evening for the Atlanta Community Food Bank Supper Club

Bantam + Biddy in Ansley Mall and Chick-a-Biddy in Atlantic Station, are hosting the Atlanta Community Food Bank Supper Club on Tuesday, August 13 from 5-10 p.m. With farm-fresh, all-natural and pastured chicken dishes and other regional fare, dinner for the family looks like an easy choice and the ACFB receives 20 percent of each purchase. For those too busy to dine in, call ahead to Bantam + Biddy and pick up a family meal that serves three to five for $42!

MLA Out and About: Flew the Coop for Chick-a-Biddy's Grand Opening

Lance Gummere and Shaun Doty's new restaurant, Chick-a-Biddy, left guests with much to cluck about. The grand opening in Atlantic Station was upbeat, delicious and featured farm-fresh menu items from executive chef Scott Weaver. Wood-grilled piri piri chicken, plantain chips with roasted tomato dip and the black bean quinoa burger were just a few of the innovative plates that were served with comforting sides and refreshing juices. The sign outside the door says it all - spread those wings and fly on over!

Kevin Gillespie is Celebrity Chef at BB&T Atlanta Open Charity Night

Kevin Gillespie is this year's celebrity chef for the 2013 BB&T Atlanta Open "Tennis on the Town" charity event. This event will be hosted at Atlantic Station on Saturday, June 20 and will benefit Y youth tennis programs for the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. The Bravo "Top Chef" celebrity and the man behind the newly-opened restaurant, Gunshow, will be cooking up recipes from his cookbook, "Fire in My Belly". The evening's signature cocktail is the perfect way to wash down the tasty bites. Be sure to get those bargaining skills ready, because 10 attendees will win an in-home cooking class and dinner with Gillespie himself during a live-auction bidding. No need to be a tennis star to attend - even Gillespie needs a little practice with a racket! Register for the event at http://www.atlantaymcatennis.org by July 18; tickets are $150 per person or $250 for two.

Flock to Atlantic Station this July for the opening of Chick-a-Biddy

Get ready, poultry peoples, because it’s almost time to fly over to Atlantic Station for the grand opening Chick-a-Biddy. The spot that was formerly The Grape will be serving farm-fresh dishes that will have guests clucking. Owners Shaun Doty and Lance Gummere have revamped the space and are introducing a menu that will satisfy all food lovers, including vegetarians and gluten-free guests. Crafty cocktails, juices and smoothies will have the whole flock feeling refreshed!

Farm Fresh Fare Continues with the Opening of Chick-a-Biddy at Atlantic Station

Chefs Shaun Doty and Lance Gummere of Bantam + Biddy are finally answering the age-old question of, “why did the chicken cross the road?” Well, the answer is to open a new restaurant serving healthy, all-natural poultry. Chick-a-Biddy, which is set to open at Atlantic Station, will have menu options for eaters of all kinds, including those with dietary restrictions. Fresh pressed juices, smoothies and signature cocktails are making a landing onto the menu. Gather up the flock and fly over for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch! 

Enjoy a Night of Food, Drinks and Music at People's Fest

Party down at Atlantic Station with People's Fest 2013 on Saturday, June 22 at 6 p.m. “Feel good food” tastings will drive away hunger while rocking all night to live music from Marc Broussard, Sonia Leigh, Ben Deignan and Jameson Elder. Sip drinks throughout the night while rooting on chef favorites in a friendly cook-off. Tickets are $25 and benefit City of Refuge!

Beer + Brats? I'll Take One, Two or Ten

Guinness-braised brats, natural Angus beef hot dogs and hot boiled Georgia peanuts are some of the items Ormsby's will sell to complement brew sampling at the 3rd annual Winter Beer Carnival coming up Saturday, February 11, starting at 3 p.m. at Atlantic Station. This year's carnival has expanded into its new digs with more midway games and more than 100 beers to sample, including traditional favorites, premium craft beers and a wonderland of winter brews. Carnival ticket includes beer samples and most games. Buy tickets online: General admission tickets are $40 advance/$50 carnival day, and Designated Driver VIP tickets are $20 advance/$30 carnival day. "HOPtimize" to a VIP ticket ($60 advance purchase) for 2 p.m. entry and sample a premium selection of top-rated and hard-to-find beers. Sampling limited to those ages 21 and over.

How Sweet It Is – A Sugar Coma Awaits And You Could Win Tickets

Seeing as how quite a few of us on the MLA staff are dyed-in-the-wool sweet tooths (don't tell our dentist), we had to dish about the upcoming Sugar Coma event right here in Atlanta on Sunday, November 13 at Atlantic Station from 2 to 6 p.m.! It’s a dessert-lover’s dream, with a cornucopia of delicious vendors to tempt you with all sorts of amazing desserts. We hear that there are less than 30 tickets left, so be sure to snag yours online! 


If you’re feeling lucky today, we also have a pair to give away here…  just tell us what your favorite dessert is in our comments and we’ll be picking a winner at random later this afternoon. Good luck and happy desserts to you!

A Dinner You Don’t Have to See to Believe

They say if you dull one sense, the others are heightened.  Dialog in the Dark is one unique Atlanta event that plays off this very notion, except now, they’re adding food.  Each month a different Atlanta chef acts as host, and at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, December 9, Aria Executive Chef/Owner Gerry Klaskala will be heading up the kitchen in Dialog in the Dark's new Dining in the Dark dining experience at the Atlantic Station event venue.  After experiencing Dialog in the Dark, guests will then enjoy a four-course, chef’s table meal in complete and total blackness.  With the help of blind or visually impaired Dining in the Dark servers, guests will experience first-hand what it’s like not to rely on sight, allowing them to slow down, concentrate on taste, and enjoy their meal with their taste buds working overtime.  The flavors, aromas, and textures will be intense and enhanced for a dinner undoubtedly different than any you’ve had before!  The dining room holds only 16 diners so don’t delay, reserve your seats today!  The cost is $102.60 per person or $183.60 per couple.

Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station: 265 18th Street; 866-866-8265.