LOOKING FOR LAGNIAPPE IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES? TRILOGY’S MARDI GRAS PARTY IS THE 
PLACE FOR YOUR “CREWE” ON FEBRUARY 5!Outside
Trilogy, the streets of East Cobb are quiet; inside
Trilogy, it’s Carnival time! On Tuesday, February 5, Mardi Gras beads and balloons will be flying, the ZydeFunk band will play and dance through the crowds New Orleans style . . . and the food and drinks will have those saints marching in and chowing down before they boogie down! Coax your “crewe” out to celebrate by tossing out these Bourbon Street tempters: drink specials such as Hurricanes and Abita Purple Haze, and an a la carte menu of New Orleans favorites – gumbo, crawfish étouffée, muffalettas and more. Party starts at 7 p.m. and the band plays at 8 p.m. $20 cover charge. 4930 Davidson Road; 770-971-4770.
http://www.trilogydining.net/WE’RE SWEET ON YOUNG CHEF’S ACADEMY FOR VALENTINE’S TREATS!We love anything having to do with the kitchen, whether it’s creating or consuming! If your young chef also wears his or her heart on their apron-sleeve, share the love by signing them up
now for
Young Chef’s Academy’s Valentine’s Treats workshops! Two time options are available to ease your scheduling dilemmas: Wednesday, February 6 from 1:30 – 4 p.m. and Saturday, February 9 from 4 – 6 p.m.
Advance reservations are required, so BOOK EARLY to reserve seats! To hold your spot, e-mail
youngchefs@bellsouth.net or phone 404-255-9263. Young Chef’s Academy is located in the Sandy Spring’s CityWalk Shopping Center at 227 Sandy Springs Place, Suite 368.
http://www.youngchefsacademy.com/WOLF MOUNTAIN WINERY POURS ON A LOVE OF FINE WINING AND DINING FEBRUARY 9 
On the romantic dinner scale, a whisk to North Georgia’s
Wolf Mountain Winery trumps a whisk in the hand. Why risk it? Our bet’s on the
Wolf Mountain Valentine’s Day Wine Dinner on Saturday, February 9. $80 per person includes dinner and wine pairings. The evening begins at 7 p.m. with a cellar reception featuring mini-smoked duck ravioli with ginger hoisin dipping sauce and paired with 2006 Chanteloup before moving on to a menu of:
· Stuffed jumbo shrimp with crab meat in a bed of baby mixed greens, walnuts, shaved Asiago and tossed in a roasted shallot vinaigrette; 2006 Chanteloup
· Sorbet
· Fried lobster tail and chateaubriand duo drizzled in a rosemary demi glace with potato croquets and asparagus; 2006 Coupage
· Cheese course of artisan cheeses; 2005 Instinct
· Flourless chocolate cake with raspberry sauce garnished with fresh berries, served with gourmet Brazilian coffee roasted for Wolf Mountain Winery; 2005 Claret or 2006 Seyval Demi-Sec
FELLOWSHIP OF THE FORK: ECCO’S FEBRUARY 10 SUNDAY SHARE IS A SUNDAY BEST BET!In a month of Sundays, one Sunday dinner always stands out: the monthly “Sunday Share” communal table dining event at
Ecco. Each month brings a new theme to the family-style dining table at Fifth Group Restaurants’ Mediterranean-inspired eatery
Ecco,
where a limited number of guests can enjoy getting to know each other, fork and spoon in hand. This month’s Sunday Share will take place at 6:30 p.m. on February 10. Crowned “All Hail the King,” the très special dinner is inspired by the legendary master of French cooking, Georges Auguste Escoffier. $25 per person covers the neighborly meal. Drink specials are available but are not included in the meal price. Sunday Share reservations are required and may be made by calling 404-347-9555.
The Sunday Share gatherings are available in addition to the restaurant’s regular menu. Ecco serves dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. nightly; the patio and bar open daily at 4 p.m. 40 7th Street at the corner of Cypress Street in Midtown; 404-347-9555.
http://www.fifthgroup.com/THE GLOBE – IT’S A WHOLE NEW WORLDThe GLOBE put a new spin on Midtown dining when it opened in 2005, and it continues to turn heads with its new deep red and burnt orange walls, olive and sage furniture and subtle creature
comforts. Beneath the 31-foot zinc bar sits a new foot bar to put an end to dangling feet. Sofas cluster, as do guests, in the expanded lounge area. Terrace-view tables, sectioned off by a sheer curtain, are now a dining room option. A 120-foot window wall drenches diners in vitamin D, err, sunshine, while at night, a starry constellation of Jasper Morrison Glo-Balls sends
the GLOBE into a soothing, softly-lit galaxy. The library lounge invites quiet gatherings and meetings amid its filled bookshelves and cozy chairs. Take your coffee or beer outside to view the hustle and bustle of Midtown from a perch on the outdoor terrace.
At this urban modern café, food does more than decorate plates. Lunch and dinner guests can look forward to dining on Chef Joshua Laban Perkins’ Mediterranean-style small and large plates, sophisticated sweets and a late-night lounge menu that’s truly inspired, not tired. Critics are still turning in rave reviews and accolades. And, Pimms Cocktails, organic margaritas, drink specials and a European wine list have glasses swirling in approval.
Open Monday through Saturday at 75 Fifth Street, NW in Technology Square; 404-541-1487. Valet parking is available on Fifth Street in front of the restaurant, and validated parking is available behind the restaurant in the Centergy visitor parking deck. Wireless internet access is provided inside and out.
http://www.globeatlanta.com/WHEN ONLY BACON WILL DO, BACON SALT BRINGS HOME THE BACON FLAVOR WITHOUT THE FRYING!Last year, Justin and Dave were both bringing home the bacon from their jobs at a small
technology company when their mutual cravings for the flavor of bacon turned them into “bacontrepreneurs.” Their brainchild,
Bacon Salt™, has our squeal of approval as a fast, easy way to perk up everything from party mix to steak and mashed potatoes with the mouthwatering taste of bacon (and none of the prep mess). A sprinkle of Original, Hickory or Peppered
Bacon Salt can make a tomato slice taste like a BLT. Unleash the power of bacon into plain ranch dressing and make a bacon-loving vegetarian go hog-wild. Celebrate National Snack Food Month with a sprinkle here and there . . . but first you’ll need to buy some.
http://www.baconsalt.com/RAISE A TOAST TO ALLI-ROYCE-SOBLE AT LA TAVOLA – VOTED BEST BARKEEP ON ROWDYFOOD.COM 
When the blog is named “rowdyfood.com,” you know they’re up on their fave barkeeps! Mix up a tall order of service, knowledge and friendliness, garnish it with a smile and you have
“Best Barkeep in Atlanta,” Alli Royce-Soble at
La Tavola Trattoria. Alli is an essential ingredient at Virginia Highland’s neighborly Italian gathering spot -- come find out why!
Fifth Group Restaurants’
La Tavola Trattoria is located at 992 Virginia Ave., NE; 404-873-5430.
http://www.fifthgroup.com/SECOND HELPING: VAJRA STRAIGHT UP BLOG DISTILLS THE ESSENCE OF FIFTH GROUP RESTAURANTS’ RISING STAR SOMMELIER
When
Fifth Group Restaurants’ Beverage Director Vajra Stratigos opens up, the
wisdom of five generations of Greek and Italian restaurateurs pours out! An enthusiasm for “all things liquid” has propelled Vajra into achieving many professional milestones: certifications from the International Wine Guild, Court of Master Sommeliers, The Wine and Spirits Education Trust and The Society of Wine Educators, and being distinguished as a “Rising Star Sommelier” by Starchefs.com, an award-winning online magazine for culinary insiders.
Vajra’s blog flows with wine insights, recommendations, where-to-buy info, Vajra YouTube links, Atlanta wine events and star chefs. Decant a red or white, sit down at the keyboard and enjoy!
http://www.vajrastraightup.blogspot.com/.
First, begin your morning by flossing with Bacon Floss, a brilliant invention combining oral health and bacon flavor. Then, stop by The Flying Biscuit for a healthy bacon option - their breakfast dishes use fresh, crispy turkey bacon. Next head to work and review this bacon flowchart courtesy of an Atlanta Thrashers forum on bacon:
