No Foolin’ -- Matthew Ridgway of Gypsy Kitchen and The Southern Gentleman Leads Piedmont Park Green Market Chef Demo April 1

Take eating healthily seriously and shop local farmers markets, like the Piedmont Park Green Market. Free chef demos are an added bonus as Atlanta chefs happily dole out delicious, fresh ideas using the market’s seasonal offerings. See what chef Matthew Ridgway of Gypsy Kitchen and The Southern Gentleman has in mind this Saturday, April 1 at 10 a.m. in the Visitor Center. Shop the Green Market Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Piedmont Green Market Picks Nikolai’s Roof for August 2 Chef Demo

In need of Saturday plans? Stop by the Piedmont Park Green Market on August 2 and catch the Piedmont Green Market Demo. Chef de cuisine Stephanie Alderete of Nikolai’s Roof leads the demo at the Piedmont Park Community Center from 11 a.m. until noon. Her dish list includes pickled peach and artisan lettuce salad with whipped buffalo mozzarella and crispy chorizo sausage!

Piedmont Park Green Market Picks Article 14 Chef Christopher Blobaum to Lead Demo on June 28

Stop by the Piedmont Park Green Market on Saturday, June 28 and watch chef Christopher Blobaum from Article 14 lead the cooking demo. Chris is the corporate executive chef for Legacy Restaurant Partners and is passionate about organic farming and agricultural sustainability. The market opens at 9 a.m. and Chris will be on the Community Center patio at 11 a.m. Don’t leave empty handed; be sure to pick up farm-fresh produce and locally made goodies!

Executive Chef Javier Viera Demos 10th & Piedmont Heirloom Tomato Salad at Piedmont Park Green Market on May 17

Javier Viera is the executive chef for all three Communitas Hospitality restaurants: 10th & Piedmont, G’s Midtown and HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern. His gorgeous heirloom tomato salad at 10th & Piedmont is a crowd favorite, and you can learn how to make it at this Saturday’s Piedmont Park Green Market. With tri-colored heirloom tomatoes, hydroponic cucumbers, red onions, feta cheese, fresh basil and balsamic vinegar, it’s destined for your own “heirloom” recipe file. Viera leads the demo on the Community Center patio at 11 a.m.

Get Asparagus Tips from Nikolai’s Roof Chef de Cuisine Stephanie Alderete at Piedmont Park Green Market

This Saturday, May 10, visit the Piedmont Park Green Market to pick up some asparagus tips from Stephanie Alderete, chef de cuisine at Nikolai’s Roof in the Hilton Atlanta. Alderete will prepare charred asparagus salad with Calabrese feta and egg yolk emulsion. Clip and save her recipe so you can focus on her steps. Chef demos take place on the Community Center patio during the 11 a.m. to noon hour.

Charred Asparagus Salad, Calabrese Feta and Egg Yolk Emulsion

Charred Asparagus

1 ea. bunch asparagus, standard size

1 oz. olive oil

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

Trim bottoms of asparagus, toss with oil and salt & pepper. Grill on high heat for 3-5 minutes. Remove from grill, cool completely and cut into 1 inch pieces.

Calabrese Feta

4 oz. feta cheese, cut into large dice

1 tbsp. Calabrese chile oil

1 ea. Calabrese chile, minced fine

2 oz. olive oil

1 tbsp. black pepper

Egg Yolk Emulsion

6 ea. large egg

1 oz. sherry vinegar

1 tsp. grain mustard

1 tsp. parsley, minced fine

1 tbsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

2 oz. olive oil

Cook eggs in immersion circulator for 90 minutes at 62.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove eggs and cool completely. Remove yolk from eggs and discard whites. Add remaining ingredients, excluding oil, and whisk to combine. Whisk oil into mixture and set aside.

Tomato Confit

1 pint yellow grape tomato

2 oz. olive oil

1 oz. white balsamic vinegar

1 tsp. each coriander seed, fennel seed and black peppercorn

2 ea. bay leaf

Place all ingredients in vacuum bag and seal. Cook sous vide at 65 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour. Cool completely in vacuum bag. Remove tomatoes from oil mix, reserve for later use.

Ciabatta Crouton

4 ea. ciabatta rolls, cut into medium dice

1 oz. clarified butter

½ tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. salt

Toss all ingredients together, bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-8 minutes, until toasted but not too dark.

To assemble

Place asparagus in bowl. Drain the feta from the oil, save the oil for later use, add feta to the asparagus. Add the crouton and tomato confit; drizzle 2 oz. of the emulsion sauce over the salad and toss to combine. Serve chilled.

Chef Chris Blobaum Gets Fresh at Piedmont Park this Saturday, November 2

Begin your weekend with fresh local foods and fall flavors at the Piedmont Park Green Market, Saturday, November 2. Chris Blobaum of Legacy Restaurant Partners mans the chef demo booth on the Community Center patio from 11 a.m.-noon. Stop by and gather up some exciting new ways to serve up the season's harvest. Legacy Restaurants is parent to Article 14, Der Biergarten, Game-X, Glenn's Kitchen, Max's Coal Oven Pizzeria, Olmsted, SkyLounge, STATS and more!

Get the How-To from Woodfire Grill Executive Chef Tyler Williams at Piedmont Park Green Market

 

Learn how to cook something new this Saturday, March 30 at 11 a.m. with Woodfire Grill Executive Chef Tyler Williams. He is teaching the Green Market in Piedmont Park shoppers how to prepare lamb kheema, feuilles de brick, house-made yogurt and fava bean agrodolce salad. Stick around and shop for fresh produce, sauces and baked goods from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the 12th Street entrance gate.

RA Sushi and a Show: The Green Market at Piedmont Park July 7 Chef Demo

Saturdays at Piedmont Park mean shopping at The Green Market, which boasts fresh and local ingredients from spring to fall. Thank goodness there are pro chefs at the market to show us how to integrate these ingredients into farm-fresh dishes. This Saturday morning, shoppers can count on RA Sushi chefs to be at the demo booth from 11 a.m. until noon. So, take a stroll and a roll all while gathering fresh produce and prep ideas. See you there!

From Piedmont Park to the Georgia Dome... Catch Chef Janine Falvo Around Town This Weekend

Janine Falvo seems to be everywhere these days! While "Top Chef:  Texas" had her skedaddling out west, Briza's executive chef spends the majority of her time creating Southern-influenced, whimsical dishes that are drawing happy diners in at the Midtown restaurant. On Saturday, November 12, she won't have to travel far when she journeys the few blocks from Briza's turf adjacent to the Atlanta Renaissance Midtown Hotel to the Piedmont Park Green Market. Falvo will lead the Green Market chef's demo from 11 a.m. until noon on the patio. Market opens at 9 a.m. for shopping; fill your shopping bags with seasonal good stuff then get some prep and serving tips from Falvo.    

On Sunday, Falvo will be at the Georgia Dome, heading up the local chef stand while the Falcons take on the New Orleans Saints at 1 p.m. While the Falcons battle it out on the field, Falvo will be stirring things up inside 2View Restaurant located in the Dome's east end zone on the executive concourse (near the suites). Chat with Falvo and savor her dishes without missing a minute of the action on the field.

It's Lovely in the Park with RA Sushi

Going fishing for fun with Moonflowers and Moonshine in the Atlanta Botanical Garden?  Awesome!  Hook up with friends and snag some delicious tastes when RA Sushi provides the hors d’oeuvre for Cocktails in the Garden from 6 - 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 28.  Full cash bar (actually, there’s no moonshine), complimentary appetizers.  Guest admission is $18.95; free for ABG members.  Guest passes accepted.  And, hey, if you want to keep the party going, RA Sushi is only a few blocks away and open until 1 a.m. for an after the garden party party.

Return to nearby Piedmont Park Green Market on Saturday morning, July 30 when Bryan from RA Sushi leads the chef’s demo at 11 a.m.  Market hours are 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for your oohing, aahing and buying pleasure. No squeezing the tomatoes.

RA Sushi:  Peachtree Street at 1010 Midtown; 404-267-0114.

Asha Gomez Brings Touch of Kerala, India to the Piedmont Park Green Market Tomorrow

Tomorrow Chef Asha Gomez, the creator of the Spice Route Supper Club, will be demonstrating her expert use of fragrant spices from Kerala, India to amplify the tastes and finds at the Piedmont Park Green Market. Gomez will be host a free class tomorrow at 11 a.m. behind the demo counter.

The gates for the market open at 9 a.m. So come early to browse this open-air market, which features fresh produce and locally made goods.

Cocktails in the Garden and Piedmont Park's Green Market Start This Week

Even though it was a little chilly this morning, rest assured that it's Springtime in Atlanta and your favorite outdoor activities are back! Tonight kicks off the Atlanta Botanical Garden's Thursday night Cocktails in the Garden. Spice Market, in the W Atlanta-Midtown, will provide the yummy, complimentary appetizers for the season opener May 5 from 6-10 p.m. I love this event! Mingle around in the beautiful garden grounds, listen to the DJ, enjoy a cocktail and nosh on delicious nibbles. Free for garden members; guests are $18.95. Guest passes will be accepted. Join the Atlanta Botanical Garden's email list to receive Evites to future events.

Saturday, May 7 is the day for another Midtown staple to come back for the season - Piedmont Park Green Market, Enjoy checking out the fresh produce, catch up with your favorite vendors and then head over to the culinary demo area to watch RA Sushi General Manager Bryan Benavidez and a RA Sushi sushi chef demonstrate how to make one of RA's sensational sushi rolls so you can wow friends with your prowess.The roll-down takes place at 11 a.m. at the Piedmont Park Green Market chef demo area. It's opening day for the market's eighth year; hours are 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Saturday.

Our Weekend Agenda: Cooking Demo with Chef Kevin Gillespie

We like a good surprise as well as anyone, so we're not peeking or passing on hints as to what Woodfire Grill Executive Chef/Co-owner and "Top Chef" star Kevin Gillespie will be preparing during his Piedmont Park Green Market demo on Saturday, December 11. 

Look for him from 11 a.m. until noon inside the Community Center.  Our plan: come with a hot java, shop a bit and then warm up while we watch Gillespie dole out culinary wit, wisdom and magic!

Spice Market Steps Outside

Looking for a reason to stay outside on a beautiful day like today? Well, we’ve got the perfect event to embrace this amazing weather. Today, Spice Market Executive Chef Mauro Gomez will provide complimentary appetizers at the Atlanta Botanical Garden's weekly Cocktails in the Garden party. This month’s theme, "Mocha & Mudslides," ushers in the chocolaty goodness of the Garden's newest exhibit, Chocolate: Seed to Sweet. Treats and drinks at the 6-10 p.m. party will be derived from the cacao tree. Tickets are just $15; garden members free; guest passes accepted. Full cash bar.

If today is already booked, then you can catch Chef Gomez at the Piedmont Park Green Market's 11 a.m. chef demo this Saturday, September 18. This event is free, although you'll probably spend some green beforehand on fresh veggies and other finds at the Green Market.

Spice Market: In the W Atlanta-Midtown, 188 14th Street, NE; 404-724-2550.

Veggie Knowledge Is Power

Heading to your local farmers’ market this weekend? Set your alarm and get going early -you might be able to take some new cooking tips home along with those garden-fresh tomatoes if you head to the chef demos that Chefs Kevin Gillespie and Keira Moritz are doing tomorrow! Get your basket and a notepad ready, because you won’t want to miss an ingredient.

If Piedmont Park Green Market is your local pick, you’ll see Woodfire Grill's Chef Kevin Gillespie there from 11 a.m. to noon under the patio at the Piedmont Park Community Center. More of a Peachtree Road Farmers Market kind of day for you? Watch Pacci's Chef Keira use the summer harvest in her demo at 10 a.m. and take notes to create your own summer dishes.

photo from Peachtree Road Farmers Market Facebook page 

Chef Shaun Doty Gives Tips on Gazpacho at The Piedmont Park Green Market

Once again, Shaun Doty is taking center stage at the Piedmont Park Green Market. This Saturday, June 26, he'll be preparing a summertime favorite -- gazpacho. You'll find Doty slicing and dicing from 11 a.m. until noon under the patio at the Piedmont Park Community Center. After that, head home to try out his techniques or enjoy brunch or dinner that night at his restaurant, Shaun's in historic Inman Park.

Shaun's: 1029 Edgewood Avenue, NE; 404-577-4358

Get to know Julia LeRoy

This is Julia LeRoy. She's going to be a famous chef. You know we wouldn't steer you wrong! Why not be a real culinary insider and meet her now before she has an entourage and bouncers to keep you away? You can do just that tomorrow at the Piedmont Park Green Market.

The up 'n coming LeRoy knows Atlanta's best restaurant kitchens (she's worked in some of them), and she's equally comfy adding her own touch to an ingredient-splattered church cookbook propped up against a mixing bowl in her home kitchen. The Culinary Institute of America - NY graduate has roots in Guenter Seeger's Dining Room at The Ritz-Carlton. Perhaps you heard about her "Locavore Mondays" that supported local farmers, sustainability and creative sustenance for Atlanta diners. Cooking at the Piedmont Park Green Market will be right up her garden row!

See Julia from 11 a.m. - noon under the patio at the Community Center. The Green Market is held every Saturday morning, May 1 through December 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Piedmont Park's 12th Street entrance gate.

Pacci in the Park... Piedmont Park Green Market, that is

Pacci Ristorante is one cool place to dine.  As much as she loves her Pacci kitchen, Pacci Executive Chef Keira Moritz enjoys cooking al fresco whenever she gets a chance.  Her opportunity arises on Saturday, June 5 as she leads the Piedmont Park Green Market cooking demonstration from 11 a.m. until noon under the patio at the Community Center.  Come see what garden-fresh goodies she's picking up and tossing around, then head over to nearby Pacci for lunch!