Kevin Gillespie's New Website Will Tide You Over Until October

The wait is over for Atlanta’s most fired up new culinary “click here.” Get extra helpings from "Top Chef" contestant and Woodfire Grill executive chef Kevin Gillespie on his new website complete with recipes, restaurant news, personal information and a sidebar on his cookbook Fire in My Belly, which is scheduled to be released in October. We clicked and read about how his granny turned him on to fried green tomatoes and how he makes them now. Sorry granny, we think he's on to something. 

Shaun Doty Pops Up in Midtown

Those lucky Midtown office workers! Shaun Doty is giving them a delicious lunch option tomorrow when he is the featured Pop Up Chef on the plaza outside Empire State South at 10th and Peachtree. The pastured poultry advocate and creator of Bantam & Biddy, opening this October in Ansley Mall, will serve pastured chicken or veggie banh mi and agave nectar pink lemonade from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 26. You never know what kind of live music and performing artists will be on hand for eatertainment. Leave your cube and bring your lunch money (lunch bites range from $3-$12 each week). And we're right over here on the Westside if you'd like to bring us one. Just saying.

Medal in Good Times at Ormsby’s

What good time, bar game are you the master of? Is is bocce, darts, pool, shuffleboard, skee-ball, pinball or Pac-Man? Now it’s your turn to show off those mad bar game playing skills. Form a team of two with a friend of equal prowess and compete in Ormsby’s Bar Olympics 2012 on Sunday, July 29 and Sunday, August 5 from 1 - 5 p.m. Prizes include a VIP trip for two to Terrapin’s Hop Harvest Festival, bar cash and more. Jump on it -- space is limited, and you must register to enter by contacting Gavin at gsmith@ormsbysatlanta.com or call 404-968-2033.

Something for Everyone at Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub

Brookhaven's Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub knows its community and likes to plan fare and fun activities to the varied tastes of its neighbors. Monthly chef's counter seatings, such as the one coming up on Thursday, July 26, offer six front-row seats to watch Chef Joey Riley's kitchen action along with a four-course dinner for $50 per person. Add alcohol pairings for $25 per person or bring your own alcohol for a $15 corkage fee. Chef counter seatings are held at 7 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month. Call 404-474-9600 for reservations and monthly theme.

For party people, Kaleidoscope cranks up a late night Kpub blast on the last Saturday of each month - i.e. Saturday, July 28. The DJ-driven party runs from 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. And, night owls out late on Friday and Saturday nights will be glad to know Kaleidoscope offers items from its regular menu on a late-night menu from 11 p.m. until 1 a.m.

Chill Out with Atkins Park Tavern's Christmas in July

No matter if you’ve been naughty or nice this year, Christmas in July at both Atkins Park Tavern locations brings those on both of Santa’s lists together for a jolly old time on Wednesday, July 25. At Atkins Park Tavern in Smyrna, the festivities begin at 10 p.m. with Jägermeister and Sam Adams specials, Santa's naughty gift giveaway and party music "yule" love by DJ H. Atkins Park Tavern in Virginia Highland unwraps North Pole playtime at 9 p.m. Drink specials such as Jägnog (Jägermeister and eggnog) and buckets of Sam Adams join Santa's naughty gift giveaway. Add some Christmas cookies for all to share, DJ tunes and "Nightmare Before Christmas" on the big screen, and you’ve got yourself some wintry cheer that might just make you forget all about the grueling summer heat.  

What's New on Pinterest: Livin' on Tequila Time for National Tequila Day

Is José Cuervo your friend? Is your blender packed for an island escape to Margaritaville? Maybe it's the secret ingredient in your ceviche? We're not pinning the worm, only cool summer ways to use the rest of the bottle. Happy National Tequila Day!

Naughty or nice, it's Christmas in July at Atkins Park Tavern - & More - In This Week's Dish

Forget naughty - all of this week's culinary events around Atlanta are nice, nice, nice! Take a look in this week's Atlanta Dish for all the latest scoop. If you're not already receiving the Dish, catch it every Tuesday morning in your inbox by signing up on our Facebook page or right here on our blog!

Chicken and the Egg Cracks Open New Menu

Chef/Owner Marc Taft and Executive Chef Joseph Ramaglia have been in inspired by the bountiful summer harvests to craft a new menu. Known for their modern farmstead fare, Chicken and the Egg hopes to please with news items such as grilled Georgia shrimp with sweet corn ravioli, summer veggie lasagna, grilled skirt steak and eggs "rancheros," to name a few. See the complete menu on Facebook.

Prime Time for Dining Downtown at Alma Cocina and Ray's in the City

Downtown Restaurant Week starts tomorrow, and it's a great way to try out three courses at some of Atlanta's best restaurants like Alma Cocina and Ray's in the City. Each participating restaurant is offering a three-course prix fixe meal for $25 or $35 per person, plus gratuity and tax. If you're in the mood for modern Mexican fare, we recommend Alma Cocina (pictured at right) in the One Ninety One Peachtree Tower. The steak and seafood lovers will be lured by Ray's in the City. But as you can imagine, tables go fast during this event, so make reservations for July 21 through July 29 online or phone your desired restaurant directly.

It's Follow Friday; Meet our Tweep of the Week @WynnWs

  

This Atlanta Dawg (yes, she's a UGA grad) loves life, laughs, books and Chihuahuas. The rest of the time she's a CNN journalist and contributor on CNN's Eatocracy blog. Follow her tweets (@WynnWs) to keep up with her take on news quips.  

Affordable Lunch in Buckhead - Ole!

Lunch doesn't have to be pricey when you go to Uncle Julio's on Peachtree this summer. They have 10 dishes that are under $10, like Mario's Especial (above). In addition to being affordable, it's convenient, fast and delicious! And with those kinds of savings you could splurge and have a Swirl with lunch. Just don't tell your boss we suggested that!  If you're closer to the Perimeter location, you can save too. Sundays sizzle there with chicken fajitas priced at $10 all day and they have Swirls, frozen margaritas and Julio's Gold for $5 on Sundays. Gracias, Uncle Julio's!

MLA Taste And Tell: Blue Moon Pizza

Our intern Becca is bonkers about Blue Moon Pizza in Buckhead. She's crazy about their garlic rolls and their pizzas. Phone ready? After you watch YouTube, the number-one way to get her pizza raves off the brain is to call in and order one. Or two.   

Jazz up your Saturday with Ray's on the River

Don’t miss the end of the Ray’s on the River summer jazz series before it heads downstream. The last lawn concert benefiting the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CR) will be on Saturday, July 21. Renowned trumpeter Joey Sommerville will be entertaining guests from 2-4 p.m., and American Spirit Whiskey will be providing the cocktails. Purchase tickets for $35 each on Eventbrite. Ray’s on the River applauds UCR’s work to keep the waterway clean. Mike Ross, director of operations for Ray’s Restaurants, shares that “the Chattahoochee was recently ranked third on the American Rivers' Most Endangered Rivers list, and we want to encourage everyone to help keep our waters clean." Concert-goers who show their tickets will receive 20 percent off of their lunch tab that day; lunch seating will be at noon and 12:30 p.m. Call 770-955-1187 to make reservations. 

What's New On Pinterest: Tantalized By Tomatoes

Creamy Tomato Soup by Dixie Caviar

We'll take 'em, lots of them. Plump, sun-worshipping, vine-ripe tomatoes to slice, dice, drip juice down our chins and stain our tank tops. This week's Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival is homegrown tomato nirvana. Our pins are ripe for the picking!

Woodfire Grill Pours Summer Whites for Wine Tasting on July 19

 

None of those Memorial Day to Labor Day rules, summer whites are refreshing anytime it's hot, and Woodfire Grill has planned this month's wine tasting to prove it. Loire Valley Vouvray, Muscadet and Sancerre wines will be poured this Thursday, July 19 from 6 - 8 p.m. Dinner guests may choose the eight-wine tasting to go along with their dinner. Woodfire Grill Wine Director Nicolas Quinones or Sommelier Cate Hatch will be present for tastings. $15 per person; open to 30 guests. Reservations are required; call 404-347-9055. Corks up - summer series concludes with Rieslings from Germany on August 16. 

Don’t Miss Chef Ford Fry and Executive Sous Chef Tony Ballester Cookin’ It Up At The Farmer’s Markets

While you’re shopping for fresh farm food from this week’s farmers markets you’ll have the chance to see two of Atlanta’s tastiest chefs in action. Executive Sous Chef Tony Ballester of The Optimist and Ford Fry of JCT. Kitchen & Bar, No. 246 and The Optimist are stepping outside their kitchens for an extra hit of vitamin D. Ballester will be stepping into the show-me-how booth at the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market on Thursday, July 19. Across town, Fry will rise early Saturday morning, July 21, to get ready for his 10 a.m. demo at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market in Buckhead. Why choose? You don’t have to miss either -- shop both farmers markets this week!

Aria Serves a Lovin' Spoonful at Summer In The City Benefit

Enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Clara Meer at Piedmont Park during Summer in the City benefitting the Shepherd Center, Wednesday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. Chefs from Buckhead beauty Aria will join associates from 11 other top ATL restaurants at specialty tasting stations. Wine tastings and a mixology bar keep spirits soaring. Attire is dressy casual. Click here to purchase general admission tickets at $80 each.

Terrific News: Tuesdays Mean 20 Bottles of Wine for $20 Each at Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub

All it takes is one portrait of former U.S. President Andrew Jackson to try a bottle of wine from the 20 for $20 list each Tuesday night at Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub in Brookhaven. The variety is plentiful with wines including Belle Vallee Pinot Noir, Redwood Merlot, Maggio Petit Sirah, OZV Zinfandel, Grooner Gruner Veltliner, Fritz Zimmer Piesporter Riesling, Lamarca Prosecco and many more. Now the only thing left to do is decide who you will share this juicy deal with!

Get ready - Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival is back! Plus Lots More In This Week's Dish

This week finds us plotting a culinary course with killer tomatoes on the loose, garden parties by night, riverside jazz and much more in The Dish! If you aren't already receiving The Dish, you can sign up either here on our blog or on our Facebook page. 

Seven Hens Brings Worldly Chicken Schnitzel To Emory Area

Swallow that southern pride because at Seven Hens fried chicken is a worldly bird. Overseas, chicken takes a pounding before the breading and frying dip to become the golden perfection known as schnitzel. In Germany, schnitzel is a term of endearment, as in “I’m crazy about you, my little schnitzel,” and in Israel, it tops falafel as the top street food. In Decatur, fried chicken lovers in search of the schnitzel-ed bird for lunch or dinner will find it at fast-casual Seven Hens, recently opened in North Decatur Plaza. Seven Hens Schnitzel is customized to order with suggested recipes and seasonings -- American, Mexican, Italian, French, Chinese, Indian or the design-your-own seasoned Traveler -- and fried crispy-crunchy on the outside and moist and tender inside. To escort bird to mouth, go with a locally baked white or wheat baguette ($7.49), wrap ($7.49), salad ($6.99) or on a platter with two sides ($7.99). Sides include fries, Seven Hens salad and chips are also available separately. Finishing touches are a DIY array of house-made dressings, spreads, sauces, toppings and cheeses inspired by world cuisine. Guests not snatching up schnitzel will find dark meat, vegetarian (tofu) and grilled chicken options, and fountain sodas and bottled drinks are available to quench thirsts. Like our southern staple, Seven Hens schnitzel is a picnic waiting to happen.

The Plot Thickens This Week As JCT. Kitchen Attack Of The Killer Tomato Festival Strikes On July 22

Such a juicy storyline: bushels of real tomatoes give in to the hands of a united front of 37 star Southern chefs, 12 maniacal mixologists and 30+ farmers whose toiling enables the whole coup. The victors? Georgia Organics, beneficiary of the fourth annual JCT. Kitchen Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival, and tomato devotees. 

The event will spill out of headquarters at JCT. Kitchen & Bar and into the Westside Provisions District complex on Sunday, July 22 from 1-5 p.m. Purchase tickets online through Xorbia for $70 per person. 

Last year’s event raised almost $40,000 for Georgia Organics, and Ford Fry, owner/chef of JCT. Kitchen & Bar, No. 246 and The Optimist, hopes this year’s event will grow even more greens for the group. 

The festival is ripe for people watching as judges include Garden & Gun Deputy Editor Dave Mezz, Esquire Restaurant Features Writer John Mariani, Food & Wine Associate Food Editor Daniel Gritzer and actor David Miller, who played Mason Dixon in the original “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes” movie. Co-masters of ceremonies are Angie Mosier, food writer, stylist and photographer, and Carolyn O’Neil, registered dietician, author and food journalist. Jump to live entertainment from The Spazmatics and local chef band Five Bone Rack. 

Get more juice on participating chefs, etc. at www.killertomatofest.com!

Lure Opens Tomorrow...And You'll Be Hooked

Trust me, it's a shore thing. Lure, Fifth Group Restaurant's newest eatery, opens to the public tomorrow, and I can assure you it's quite the catch. The restaurant is located in a 1920s bungalow at 1106 Crescent Avenue in Midtown and serves a menu of amazingly fresh seafood and seasonal produce from Chef David Bradley. The restaurant achieves a perfect balance between sophisticated and casual, making guests feel as though they are in both a fine-dining restaurant and a seaside fish house all at once with eye catching accents like reclaimed nautical spotlights and an old anchor from the Boston Harbor. Lure's three-part menu is broken down into “Raw, Marinated, Chilled” ($2-$20),“For You Or For Sharing”($4-$14), and “Sizeable Servings” ($19-28). My personal favorite is the grilled whole Georgia rainbow trout served with pickled ramp butter and new potatoes. And if you're nervous about getting a whole fish, don't be, you can order it at Lure without feeling like a novice because the restaurant is smart enough to bring out these handy dandy "de-boning with confidence" diagrams to help you out. The spicy Veracruz-style seafood cocktail is a fun appetizer to share, and the grilled North Carolina mahi mahi with summer salad and fresh goat cheese is another outstanding entree choice. Check out the menu for yourself and go fishing for favorites. Lure is also sure to become a favorite watering hole among Atlantans with a variety of punch bowls, bottled cocktails and shochu blends. Try the Blue-Eyed Boy (pictured above) with gin, mint, elderflower and peach bitters - nice and refreshing for summer! Lure will serve dinner nightly to start out, with lunch and weekend brunch service beginning in September. Call 404.817.3650 to make your reservation.

It's Follow Friday; Meet Our Tweep of the Week @angierclawson

  

This foodie is surrounded by food. Angie Clawson is the PR manager for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. She shares funnies and thoughts on Twitter (@angierclawson) and tweets about her obsession with Indiana basketball. Follow along and maybe you'll find ways to help the ACFB, too. 

MLA Taste and Tell: Erica's Sweet on Savannah

In this week's edition, our Client Services Manager, Erica, fills us in on all the sweet details of her trip to Savannah’s River Street. Erica was like a kid in a candy store -  sampling pralines, marshmallows on a stick and ice cream! While she neglected to bring her office-mates any treats (tsk, tsk), she was kind enough to recap her visit on YouTube. Check back next week for more Taste and Tell adventures.

Appetizing Aperture: National French Fries Day

After the Fourth of July comes, why, National French Fries Day, of course. July 13 is the day, and we say TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Fries). Looking forward to these truffle fries at JCT. Kitchen & Bar. Not trifling.

Congratulations To The GA Voice "2012 Best of Atlanta" Winners

GA Voice readers have cast their votes for "2012 Best of Atlanta," and the winners were announced July 6 at a party held in Altitude on the 27^th floor of the W Atlanta-Midtown. Let's give a round of applause to Kevin Gillespie, executive chef at Woodfire Grill, who was named "Best Local Chef;" La Tavola Trattoria, named "Best Overall Restaurant;" Alon's Bakery and Market, named "Best Dessert;" and Alli Royce Soble, bartender at La Tavola Trattoria, who was named "Best Local Artist." Read more about the honor and party on Facebook. 

The 3 S's at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Summer, Steak & Sangria

The only thing better than a grilled steak paired with a refreshing pitcher of sangria on a summer night is a grilled steak paired with a refreshing pitcher of sangria on a summer night that you don’t have to prepare yourself. Allow Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Summer Lovin' Steak & Sangria prix fixe dinners to do the work for you with the prime New York Strip steak and optional sangria pairings offered every night. The menu and sangria blend changes every two weeks, so you’ll never fall into a rut. Each three-course menu is packed with seasonal flavors that offer a global taste. The current menu, for example, is offered through July 15 and includes a fresh summer green salad with sliced strawberries, Danish blue cheese crumbles and candied walnuts with a red wine vinaigrette, a prime New York Strip with Jamaican jerk rub, chimichurri sauce, roasted pineapple salsa and farm-fresh corn salad; and chilled white chocolate almond soufflé with blueberry sauce and house-made caramel for $39.95 per person. Add a hand-crafted sangria pairing for $7.95, such as the current Silver Sun Sangria featuring Red Diamond Merlot infused with fresh seasonal fruit and topped with Milagro Silver Tequila, a touch of Crème de Cassis, muddled blackberries and fresh lemon juice. Menu and drink prices do not include tax or gratuity.

Those leaning toward ordering a bottle of fine wine will want to try Fleming's new Icon Wine. Fleming's Wine Maeven, Maeve Pesquera, has chosen JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery's signature Isosceles 2009 and is making it available at an exceptional $75 per bottle for a limited time. The world-class Bordeaux blend from Paso Robles, Calif. was recently ranked sixth in Wine Spectator's "Top Ten Most Exciting Wines." When it's gone, it's gone. Don’t miss out!

Celebrate Summer’s Harvest At Milton’s Midsummer Night’s Garden Party

Take it from this gardening girl – when we recently visited Milton’s Acre at Milton’s Cuisine and Cocktails in North Fulton’s Crabapple Historic District, my jaw literally dropped with jealousy. There were rows of beautiful corn, squash, tomatoes, herbs and much more in front of me – over an acre’s worth! 

Next week, it’s your chance to take it all in at A Midsummer Night’s Garden Party! Join us to rejoice over garden fresh goodness on Wednesday, July 18 from 7 – 9 p.m. The garden is just steps from the 150-year-old farmhouse turned restaurant and is the birthplace of much of the produce Chef Shane Touhy uses in his seasonal, regionally inspired menu.

Fried Clemson spineless okra with stewed tomato aioli, fried squash chips and blossoms with saffron aioli and basil aioli; cucumber, tomato, mozzarella salad with purple thyme basil; and butterleaf lettuce salad with roasted icicle radishes, red satin radishes, julienne red onion and smoked bacon gorgonzola vinaigrette are a few current menu items.

Milton’s is inviting The Dish readers to enjoy garden inspired hors d’oeuvre and cocktails (yes, just picked herbs in drinks such as the Georgia Peach Basil Mojito) plus live music and Milton’s Acre garden tours. RSVP to Rebecca@melissalibbypr.com if you’ll be there!

What's New On Pinterest - Beautiful Blueberries

Blueberry Nutmeg Cake - recipe by Virginia Willis

According to the latest field news, blueberries have overtaken peaches as a Georgia cash crop. We can't get enough of them - they're beautiful in everything from pies to pancakes and by the handful. They even mingle well with peaches. 'Pins on how you like them. 

Chef Shaun Doty Leads Demo at Grant Park Farmer’s Market

Seasoned Chef Shaun Doty is using his dash of time between Pastured Poultry Week and the opening of Bantam and Biddy this fall in Ansley mall to provide plenty of fodder in the think-and-learn department. The chef will lead a demo at 11 a.m. at this Sunday’s Grant Park Farmers Market (GPFM). Those who saw his Pastured Poultry Week demos know his passion for farm-fresh topics is contagious, and he is generous with useful information. The GPFM, at the corner of Cherokee and Milledge avenues, is open Sundays from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. through December 16. 

Little Cake Bakery makes Bastille Day Simply Délicieux

Little Cake Bakery has a treat that is beyond perfect for Bastille Day. The Marie Antoinette is a decadent vanilla cupcake with a raspberry center, European buttercream and homemade crushed almond toffee complete with a cherry on top. Oh mon dieu! The locally owned cupcakery is celebrating five sweet years of making yummy little things fit for a queen this Friday and Saturday, July 13 and 14. Buy one Marie Antoinette cupcake and get one free – up to a dozen (that’s six free!). Don’t forget about the other flavors while you’re there – all the cupcakes are made from scratch daily using only top quality, all natural ingredients including Valrhona cocoa from France, Callebaut chocolate from Belgium, Nielson-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla, real sweet creamery butter and the freshest dairy and fruit available. You'll be the hit of the Bastille Day party or the backyard barbecue! Little Cake Bakery is located at 3792 Roswell Road. 404-841-8856.

From Pasture to Plate, Literally: White Oak Pastures Opens Restaurant On the Farm

Bluffton, Ga. is now home to a new restaurant at White Oak Pastures, where sustainable farming is the focus. Grass-fed beef and lamb and free-range pastured poultry plus no waste, energy-efficient methods of farming mean only the cleanest ingredients will go into restaurant dishes.

White Oak Pastures is the largest certified organic farm in Georgia, and the spacious layout of the restaurant is located in the middle of an organic vegetable farm. Pasture to Plate is so close to the food chain action, guests will almost be able to reach out and pick their vegetables while observing the spectacular view from the 90' x 30' open-air building.

After a private opening dinner prepared by celebrity chef Kevin Gillespie for Southern Foodways Alliance guests, the restaurant will serve lunch to the farm's 85 employees. Beginning in August, anyone can stop by for breakfast and lunch, and the restaurant will be able to host up to 100 patrons at a time. Evelyn Taylor, who has managed restaurants most of her life and has prepared lunch for the Harris family for several years, is the chef, and her daily plate (one option) will pull from what is fresh and available on the farm. Owner Will Harris has many chef friends, and you never know when one of them will drop by for a special event. So, is it okay to show up with dirt on your overalls, or is the establishment more geared towards formal attire? You choose. Harris says Pasture to Plate will be exactly halfway between a five-star establishment and nearby Blakely Chicken. Better look that one up. 

Celebrate summer with Fleming's Summer Lovin' Steak & Sangria dinners - and more - in this week's Dish

July 4 may be over, but there is plenty left to celebrate this summer! Find out what's next for your culinary to-do list in this week's Dish. If you aren't already receiving The Dish, you can sign up either here on our blog or on our Facebook page. Happy reading and eating!

Melissa Libby & Associates Is Currently Seeking Fall PR Interns

Are you a student who is passionate about food/ wine culture and public relations? Melissa Libby & Associates is currently seeking two interns for the fall 2012 semester.  Interns who join the MLA team will work with and learn directly from all agency functions, including media communications, social media, special events and client services. Creativity, positive energy, strong work ethic and great writing skills are important traits for this internship. 

The ideal candidate will also receive school credit for their experience with MLA. Internships are unpaid and are 15-22 hours per week from mid to late August to December. Schedules are fairly flexible, although Monday mornings are required. To find out more about Melissa Libby & Associates, please visit our website and our Facebook page.  If you are interested, please send your resume and availability to atlantadish@gmail.com by July 27. 

Good luck!

Play Innocent at Woodfire Grill Wine Dinner This Thursday

You may not know this, but Woodfire Grill Wine Director Nicolas Quinones and sommelier Catherine Hatch have been stocking the restaurant's cellar with biodynamic wines for quite some time, and now, the two wine experts are partnering with St. Innocent Winery of Willamette Valley to host a five-course wine dinner on Thursday, July 12. The evening starts at 6 p.m. with a sparkling wine reception, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. featuring five savory courses paired with five different Pinot Noirs from five different vineyards. The cost for this feast is $115 per person, including tax and gratuity. Seating is limited to 20 guests, so hurry up and call 404-347-9055 to make a reservation.

It's Follow Friday; Meet Our Tweep of the Week @andrewthomaslee

Photographer Andrew Thomas Lee upgraded his camera for a European trip and caught the photo bug that morphed into his calling. His relaxed photos tell stories of couples united at farmstead, lakeside, urban and vintage weddings, of musicians immersed in kudzu or playing into the night, and so much more. Tweets (@andrewthomaslee) are teasers; his blog boasts photos that explore characters without any text at all.

Introducing MLA Taste and Tell

MLA Taste and Tell: King of Pops Give a PR person an iPhone and you know there's gonna be a video to post. We thought it might be fun to feature a different team member each week talking about her (or his, hey Tuan!) recent food adventure. And then we voted to have the intern go first. So extra credit goes to Paula for our first edition!  Pop over to Youtube and take a look.

What's New On Pinterest: Gearing Up To Grill

You've earned them; now show us your stripes. Lengthwise on zucchini, crosshatched on eggplant, precise grids on chicken breast and burgers. Gosh. We'd hate to hide those perfect scores under a bun. Check out our "Gearing up to Grill" pins on Pinterest. 

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!

It's Prime Time for Sunday Dinner at Fleming's

We think it's about time to bring back the Sunday dinner tradition, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Dunwoody is making it easy and affordable to get together with family and friends over a hearty meal. The restaurant is offering "Summer Sundays" - a three-course prime rib dinner for only $29.95 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) - ever Sunday through Labor Day weekend. Sit in the dining room to beat the heat or get some fresh air on the covered patio while you relax and chat over your choice of salad, 12 ounces of succulent prime rib with a side dish and any of the seven house-made dessert selections your sweet tooth desires. Although this dinner menu is available year round, the $29.95 price tag is special for summer. Need a wine pairing (often a necessity when dining with family)? Fleming's recommends that guests add B. R. Cohn North Coast Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2008/2009 for the highly quaffable price of $40 per bottle.

Where to Feast on the Fourth

Do you think our founding fathers would run the Peachtree Road Race to mark the signing of the Declaration of Independence? It might be a bit hot in the jackets, hosiery and wigs of their day. We're pretty sure that they would be up for a friendly meal and a libation or two in air-conditioned comfort to mark the historic event. Put them here and now, and we can show them who's open and serving in their honor with a click on our blog.

Market Street Café Puts the Sizzle in Summer with a New Special Each Week

The weather isn't the only thing heating up this summer. Market Street Café is introducing their red-hot Summer Sizzle promotion, with a new special each week. First up are Market Street Café's flavorful, hand-made salmon burgers. Next week, light and delicious protabella burgers hit the grill. Week three features their Really, Really Delicious Burger. Beat the lunch rush and save 20 percent off purchases made between 11-11:30 a.m. (you must be through the register prior to 11:30 a.m.)

We Salute The "Red, White & Brew" - And More - In This Week's Dish

Ready for July 4? We are! Find out what's happening around town to make your plans - it's all in this week's Dish! If you aren't already receiving The Dish, you can sign up either here on our blog or on our Facebook page. Thanks for reading!

Marlow’s Tavern Has Free Burgers For Insiders On The Fourth Plus A “Red, White & Brew + You” Sweepstakes Everyone Can Enter

Have you signed up to be a Marlow’s Tavern Insider? Not only are they privy to insight on upcoming events and specials, but they also catch some pretty Marlow-velous deals. For instance, on the Fourth of July, Marlow’s Insiders will receive a free burger with a minimum purchase of $15. Sign up now on Facebook and get ready to sink your teeth into a really juicy July 4^th fired up with “Red, White & Brew.”

While you’re on Marlow’s Tavern’s Facebook page, be sure to sign up for the “Red, White & Brew + You” sweepstakes. You could win dinner for you and five friends at Marlow’s Tavern during the “Red, White & Brew” menu celebration! Last day to enter is July 15.