Inbox Alert: Special Holiday Private Dining Edition of The Dish Coming October 20

As the holiday to-do list starts to take shape, mark dining plans off the list early. The Dish takes the hassle out of Thanksgiving and Christmas dining with a special holiday dining edition chock full of special menus and events, group options, reservation info and much more – all coming to an inbox near you on Thursday, October 20.  

New Waffle Flavors at Chick-a-Biddy, New Menu Items at RA Sushi and More in This Week's Dish!

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!

New Year's Eve Plans, Dining To-do List for 2015 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!

Atlanta Restaurants Spread Holiday Cheer, Twin Smokers BBQ Opens December 27 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!

Asante Opens Downtown, Bantam + Biddy Opens at Lenox Square 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!

Twelve Days of Biddy, $99 Barrel of Jewels Cocktail at Article 14 and 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!

The Southern Gentleman Opens Today, Santa Visits Atlanta and 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!

Free Lunch at The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill, Terminus City Family BBQ Packs and 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 Opens at Avalon, Daily Specials at Smokebelly BBQ 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!

Asante Opens November 10, Bacon & Bourbon at G's Midtown 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!

Taste of Atlanta in Midtown, The Perfect Taste at Avalon 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!

Gypsy Kitchen Opens Today, Atlas Names Chef de Cuisine and More in This Week's Dish!

Interested in taking a coast-to-coast culinary tour of Spain? Leave the passport at home and make your way to the new Buckhead Atlanta development because Gypsy Kitchen is now open! With dinner service starting tonight, Gypsy Kitchen is sure to be the hottest new spot in Buckhead. Executive chef Randy Lewis' menu of shareable snacks, small plates and entrées embraces the Moorish, Basque, Galician, Moroccan and even Indian influences of Spanish cuisine. Meanwhile, Christopher Grossman has been named chef de cuisine at the upcoming Atlas restaurant at the St. Regis Atlanta. With a strong background in the Atlanta fine dining scene as well as experience at the renowned The French Laundry, we can't wait to see what he has cooking for the January 2015 opening. All that and more in this week's Dish! 

New RA Sushi Menu, White Oak Pastures Turkeys and More in This Week's Dish!

RA Sushi in Midtown is trading in their sizzling summer menu for one filled with fall favorites. Lobster ceviche ($12.75), lobster nigiri ($9.25) and grilled Salmon Kinoko with asparagus ($13.25) all have starring roles on the new menu along with plenty of new cocktails and other gems. Meanwhile, White Oak Pastures is hard at work looking after their pasture raised turkeys in preparation for the holiday season. Order yours online today and get ahead of the game before that Thanksgiving meal to-do list really fills up. All that and more in this week's Dish!

Ray's on the River 30th Anniversary and More in This Week's Dish!

Don your complimentary captain's hat and set sail to Ray's on the River for their 30th anniversary celebration on Saturday, October 9. Party in honor of the big 3-0 with live music from Yacht Rock Revue, hors d'oeuvre, a complimentary drink ticket and access to a cash bar with drink specials. Speaking of anniversaries, Bantam + Biddy commemorates their second year at Ansley Mall with a fall festival complete with local vendors and live music on Sunday, October 5. All that and much more in this week's Dish!

Ribs & Whiskey at Marlow's Tavern, Oktoberfest at Der Biergarten and More in This Week's Dish!

Roll up your sleeves and ask your server for an extra napkin because things are about to get downright messy and tastier than ever at Marlow's Tavern! Ribs & Whiskey returns with a special menu full of classics including slow-cooked Smithfield James River St. Louis-style ribs, drunken chicken, Granny Smith apple-cabbage slaw and more through October 27. Meanwhile, Oktoberfest rages on at Der Biergarten through October 30 with $9 liters of the rotating beer-of-the-week and commemorative Oktoberfest mugs for just $20 each. Oompah band Die Kurtzbaum brings the tunes from 6-9 p.m. followed by DJ Johnny until midnight every Friday and Saturday night. All that and much more in this week's Dish!

Whole Foods Market Free Cheese Night, Taste of Buckhead and More in This Week's Dish!

Whole Foods Market is getting cheesy tonight during their quarterly Free Cheese Night! From 6-7:30 p.m., learn some tasty tips and tricks for making the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich from cheese experts. On Thursday, September 18, make your way to the Buckhead Theater on Roswell Road for a bite of some of the area's hottest restaurants during Taste of Buckhead. We're looking forward to sampling the smoked pork sliders from Smokebelly and getting a sneak preview of Gypsy Kitchen chef Randy Lewis' gazpacho. All that and more in this week's Dish!

Party in the Kitchen, Free Coffee at Ink & Elm and More in This Week's Dish!

Looking to spice up that morning pick-me-up? Make a bee line to Ink & Elm this Friday, September 12. The Emory Village restaurant will be passing out free cups of coffee in front of the restaurant from 8-10 a.m. to help celebrate their first anniversary. Once you arrive at the office, be sure to add "purchase Party in the Kitchen tickets" to your daily to-do list. The event brings together chefs from some of Atlanta's finest restaurants to help benefit Open Hand, the nation's largest provider of home-delivered meals. All that and much more in this week's Dish!

Midtown Restaurant Week, Seed Workshop at White Oak Pastures and More in This Week's Dish!

We love passing the time in our gardens and enjoying the food we grow in them, but we'll be honest - we could use a few tips and tricks before we'd ever consider our thumbs to be truly green. Luckily, White Oak Pastures hosts a Seed Workshop this Saturday, September 6, and we can't wait to roll up our sleeves and learn from the pros. Join in on an optional farm tour from 10 a.m. to noon before enjoying a farm-fresh lunch in the pavilion. Hit the workshop at 1 p.m. to learn the how-to's of seeding in a greenhouse or outdoors, optimizing growing conditions and coping with harsh weather. Once you saddle up and head back to the city, make your way to your favorite midtown eatery for Midtown Restaurant Week this September 6-14. Article 14, Bantam + Biddy, Chick-a-Biddy, G's Midtown, 10th & Piedmont, HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern, The Pig & The Pearl and more all get in on the action with special prix fixe menus of $15, $25 or $35. All this and much more in this week's Dish!

Dragon Con Deals, Labor Day Destinations and More in This Week's Dish!

After a full year of eager anticipation, it's finally time to slip into our spandex and don our capes before heading out to Dragon Con! Whether you're strutting your stuff in the Dragon Con parade or strolling the hotel floors in search of your favorite sci-fi celeb, you're going to need plenty of energy to make it through the convention. Luckily, Ray's in the City is offering 20% off to true believers who dine in their costumes between August 28 and September 1. Need a more potent pick-me-up? Nikolai's Roof and Trader Vic's will both be serving Dragon Juice cocktails featuring rum, pineapple, orange and cranberry juices for just $7. Elsewhere in Atlanta, restaurants from downtown to Buckhead and beyond are celebrating Labor Day weekend with special offers and events, so be sure to check out our list of all the highlights. All that and more in this week's Dish!

Tandy Wilson at Gunshow, Sella & Mosca Wine Dinner at Ink & Elm and More in This Week's Dish!

Tandy Wilson, chef/owner of the sensational City House in Nashville, brings his talents to Gunshow for this month's Hired Guns guest chef series on Tuesday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 13. Wilson's passion for local ingredients and cured meats will be on full display as he shares his dishes with diners. Meanwhile, Ink & Elm pairs with Sella & Mosca for a five-course dinner in their private dining room on Wednesday, August 13. Reservations are required and are limited, so make yours online today. All that and much more in this week's Dish!