Play Cornhole for Team in Training – Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at Atkins Park Va-Hi August 28

Hooker, shucker, blocker -- whatever your strategy -- pitch proudly and purposely. Enter the Team in Training Cornhole Tournament at Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland, going down at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 28. All proceeds benefit the Georgia Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The $50 entry fee per two-person team includes two beers and two raffle tickets. Winners walk out with more than $1000 in cash and prizes. Cornhole athletes and spectators, toss the idea around and come while away a Sunday afternoon sipping cold ones and doing good. Register at Atkins Park on tournament day.

Set Your Mind on Sweet Tea Smoked Chicken -- Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails Kicks Off BBQ & Blues Series June 28

Tangy sauce and twangy tunes are coming to Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails in Crabapple on the Sunday between Father’s Day and the July 4th weekend. The farmhouse-turned-restaurant throws summer’s first BBQ & Blues evening on Sunday, June 28, ushering in lazy evenings with live music, cornhole, craft brews and cocktails. Eats? Right on cue, chef Derek Dollar presents a choice of three meats basking in the glory of distinctly different sauces: sweet tea-smoked chicken with Carolina gold BBQ sauce and cheddar corn muffins ($18), pulled BBQ pork shoulder with Crabapple BBQ sauce and Texas toast ($17) or a half rack of ribs with Georgia red BBQ sauce and cheddar corn muffins ($20). Choose two of these Southern sides to round out your entrée -- white cheddar-and-bacon mac, creamed Silver Queen corn, garden potato salad or cracked mustard coleslaw. Feel free to make a meal of sides ($4 each) or order them alongside a bowl of thick Brunswick stew ($7). Shindig runs 5-9 p.m. Pull your phone out and call 770-817-0161 for reservations, then flag the remaining three BBQ & Blues 2015 dates: July 26, August 30 and September 27. 

Hole up at Atkins Park Virginia-Highland for Leukemia & Lymphoma Cornhole Tournament May 17

If you’re tossing ideas around over what to do on Sunday afternoon, the cornhole tournament at Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland wins, hands down. Bags will fly on the patio from 2-5 p.m. on May 17. Buddy up and form a two-person team to join the fun. The $30 per person ($60 per two-person team) entry fee includes your first pint of Monday Night Brewing Company beer and two raffle tickets for an onslaught of raffles throughout the afternoon. Loosen up with discounted Monday Night Brewing beers. Even better, 100 percent of proceeds benefit the Georgia Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training. Stretch those fingers over your mouse or screen and register online in advance. By the way, cornhole cadre, now is the time to register for Cornhole ATL’s summer leagues that compete Tuesday nights at Atkins Park in Virginia-Highland. 

Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland hosts Cornhole ATL Summer League beginning June 11

Feeling a little cornfused about where to perfect your cornhole toss this summer? Set your sights on Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland for the third year of the Cornhole ATL Summer League. Kicking off on Tuesday night, June 11, the seven-week season features intense playoffs, prizes, specials, t-shirts and plenty of complimentary Newcastle Brown ale after games. Warm up your tossin' arm and register at cornholeatl.com.

Kaleidoscope Competes in First Ever Brookhaven Chili Cook-off on September 22

 

Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub is one of a dozen or so restaurant teams participating in the first ever Brookhaven Chili Cook-off this Saturday. A total of 50 teams will go bean-to-bean to see who is the best among restaurant and amateur chefs, as well as the always-coveted "People's Choice" award. An award will also be given out to the most spirited team. In addition to Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub participating in the cook-off, executive chef and co-owner Joey Riley will be a guest judge for the amateur cook-off division. The same guys who organize the Brookhaven Beer Fest are behind this 11 a.m.-7 p.m. blowout loaded with three bands, a Go Cornhole tournament, Kid Zone, college football on TV and chili-chasing cold beverages, in addition to the aforementioned gallons of chili. Chili tasting is from noon until 3 p.m. or until the chili runs out. Pay $5 for your spoon online, check in at the gate then taste away and throw in your vote for the bean counters to tally. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Brookhaven Arts Alliance. 

Raise a Glass of Riesling on JCT's Rooftop

With Labor Day right around the corner, the sun is almost setting on summertime. Luckily, it's still hot enough in Atlanta to cool down with some crisp Riesling and toast the end of the summer months on JCT. Bar's rooftop patio on Thursday, August 30. The bar is hosting an End of Summer Riesling party at 5 p.m. featuring a Riesling tasting and Southern snacks like spicy corn dogs, $1 oysters and pimento cheese toast. Riesling punch (for $6) will also be served, while games and live music will add to the festive atmosphere. For $15, guests can sample seven different Rieslings. A cornhole tournament will start at 7 p.m. (register between 6 and 6:30 p.m.) with a $50 bar tab for the winning team. At 9 p.m., guests can take a swing at a piñata packed with candy and prizes. Now that is something you won't want to miss, so practice your swing.

Cornhole For A Cause? Sign Me Up!

Beaches, backyards, bars...they've even been spotted entertaining athletes between competitions at sporting events. The cornhole craze has made its way to the back parking lot of Atkins Park Tavern in Virginia Highland for a cornhole tournament from 2 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 2. Live music from Homefront and SweetWater Brewery beer set the pace. Registration fees for the two-man teams are $25 per person/single or $50/team of two. Participants will receive one complimentary SweetWater beer with registration, and the Georgia Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training "wins" 100 percent of the proceeds. First place wins $400 and other prizes include a Krups Kegerator, restaurant and bar gift certificates, a SweetWater cornhole set and SweetWater Brewery tour passes. Call 404-876-7249 or stop by the restaurant to pre-register with the manager on duty.

Atkins Park Tavern - Virginia Highland: 794 North Highland; 404 -876-7249.

Find Tropical Paradise at Atkins Park in Smyrna This Weekend

What’s on your calendar for this weekend? Hula your way over to Atkins Park Tavern in Smyrna this weekend for their Luaupalooza celebration this Saturday, August 6. Whether you want to party inside or out, they’ve got something for everybody, including live music from 2 p.m. to 3 a.m., beer trucks, whole hog pig roasts, plus a cornhole tournament and hulu hoop contest.


The party will set off with a bang with the huge fireworks show that Atkins Park has planned for y’all! Sounds like summer fun to us… check it out for yourself this Saturday!