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Atlas Hosts A Louis XIII Cognac Winemaker Dinner

Kicking off spring in style, Atlas, located in the heart of Buckhead in the St. Regis Atlanta, is hosting the next edition of its popular Winemaker Dinner Series on Thursday, March 28, 2019 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Louis XIII Cognac Winemaker Dinner

The decadent evening will explore the history of Louis XIII Cognac’s producer and product and includes a welcome reception followed by a three-course pairing dinner created by Executive Chef Christopher Grossman.

As guests dine surrounded by Atlas’ acclaimed art collection of 20th century works, they will be taken on a culinary journey featuring Château Palmer Brut Champagne, Domaine Ferret ‘Les Clos’ Pouilly 2016, Domaine Haut-Surget Pomerol 2014 and, of course, Louis XIII Cognac. The Louis XIII Cognac Winemaker Dinner is $395 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.

For more information or to make a reservation call 404.600.6471, email Manager Eleanor Parker at eleanorparker@atlasrestaurant.com, or visit atlasrestaurant.com.

March 21, 2019
Spend National Ravioli Day at The Shed at Glenwood
Spring is in the air and in the kitchen of The Shed at Glenwood. In honor of The Shed’s new spring menu and National Ravioli Day on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, The Shed’s Executive Chef Quintles Swain has prepared an easy-to-follow Butternut Squash Ravioli recipe made with black truffle zest, morel mushrooms, aged parmesan, oregano, and butternut squash puree, that will have any pasta aficionado coming back for seconds all season long.
The Shed at Glenwood’s Butternut Squash Ravioli Recipe:

Ingredients:
- 7 Butternut Squash Filled Raviolis
- 1 tablespoon Grape Seed Oil
- 5-7 Morel Mushrooms
- 1/2 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 1/3 cup of Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoons Butternut Squash Puree
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Chopped Oregano
- Black truffle Zest
- Aged Parmesan
- Micro Parsley, garnish
Instructions:
1. Place a stock pot filled with water and a pasta strainer on the back burner over med-high heat.
2. When water comes to boil place seven ravioli in pasta strainer, and cook until tender.
3. In a sauté pan over Medium heat add grape seed oil and minced garlic to the pan and sweat for 1 minute.
4. Add heavy, oregano, butternut squash puree and salt/ pepper to taste to make you sauce, cook at Medium heat until it thickens.
5. Add ravioli, toss in pan with sauce then transfer to pasta bowl.
6. Finish by garnishing with shaved parmesan, black truffle zest, and micro parsley.
Hungry diners looking to make reservations for a date night out in bustling Glenwood Park are also invited to nosh on The Shed’s new spring menu including fresh favorites such as Wagyu Beef Bulgogi, Steak of Pineapple, Pan Seared Scallops and Charred Leek, Steak and Potatoes, PEI Mussels, and of course the Butternut Squash Ravioli, and much more.

For more information, visit http://www.theshedatglenwood.com/ or call 404.835.4363. The Shed at Glenwood is located at 475 Bill Kennedy Way SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. The Shed at Glenwood is open on  Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 10 p.m., on Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for brunch and 4 p.m to 9 p.m. for dinner. Stay connected on Facebook and on Instagram at @theshedatglenwood and on Twitter at @TheShed1.
March 20, 2019
Celebrate Pi(zza) Day on 3.14 at City Winery Atlanta

Pizza lovers know that Pi Day is just another excuse to grab an extra slice pi(zza) and not feel guilty. On Thursday, March 14, 2019, hungry diners can celebrate this mouthwatering holiday with flatbreads made by City Winery’s wine lees.

Pi(zza)!

Featuring Margherita flatbreads, served with San Marzano tomato sauce and buffalo mozzarella, Wild Mushroom flatbreads, served with goat cheese, béchamel and arugula, and Baked Eggplant flatbreads, served with crushed tomatoes, pecorino and ricotta, guests can sit back, relax, sip, and lose count of the slices eaten.

Located at 650 North Avenue NE, Suite #201, Atlanta, GA 30308. For more info, visit www.citywinery.com/atlanta or call 404-946-3791. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @citywineryatl and Facebook at www.facebook.com/citywineryatl.

March 14, 2019
Where to Enjoy the Luck of the Irish This St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day madness is right around the corner and once again partygoers donning their best green attire have a slew of Irish options to choose from.

Dine and Imbibe During an Irish Feast at Bistro Off Broad

A chef-driven dining destination located in historic downtown Winder, Georgia, Bistro Off Broad is hosting a special Irish dinner created by Executive Chef Alex Friedman on Thursday, March 14, 2019 before the official St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities begin.

Serving fresh, local, and affordable  cuisine along with impressive wine and spirits in a casually chic, historic setting, Bistro Off Broad will be offering a buffet of Irish specials including: Corned Beef and Cabbage; Irish Stew – Beef and Guinness Stew; Bangers and Mash – Grilled Sausage and Mashed Potatoes; Shepard’s Pie – Ground Lamb and Potato Pie; Baked Cod with Parsley Sauce; Chips with Curry Sauce; Cider Glazed Carrots; Mushy Peas – Mashed Green Peas; Colcannon – Mashed Potato with Kale and Scallions; Irish Soda Bread; Carved Rosemary and Garlic Leg of Lamb; and specialty Irish Coffee Gelato and Guinness Cake.

Imbibers looking to celebrate to the fullest can sip on $4 Guiness Draught cans, $5 Oconee Brewing Company drafts, $7 glasses and $28 bottles of R. Stuart & Co. Winery Big Fire Pinot Gris and Skyfall Vineryard Merlot, $3.50 Jameson shots, $10 Irish Manhattans, and $9 Nutty Irishman cocktails. Bistro Off Broad’s Irish Feast will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is available for $30 per person. Reservations are recommended. Bistro Off Broad is located at 16 E  Candler St, Winder, GA 30680. To make a reservation, email BistroBroad@outlook.com or call 678.963.5517. For more information, visit  www.bistrooffbroad.com.

A Social Mess Presents the Irish Lights Festival with Lost Kings at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park

Partygoers looking for a little luck of the Irish can make their way to Park Tavern in Piedmont Park for the Irish Lights Festival with Lost Kings presented by A Social Mess on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Taking St. Patrick’s Day to the next level, Park Tavern and a A Social Mess will be illuminating the city and with national headliner Lost Kings along with a host of DJ’s spinning EDM all night long. Beginning at 2 p.m., patrons can gather in the heart of Midtown to light Atlanta green during an unforgettable, all-day party in celebration of all things Irish.

For ages 21 and up, General Admission tickets are available beginning at $23 and include entry to the event and entertainment for the day. VIP tickets are available beginning at $100 and include standing room access to stage front viewing, indoor bathrooms, private bartenders, outdoor spring garden seating, and early admission to a hosted VIP party in the VIP lounge from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. For updates on ticketing information, please visit www.bigtickets.com/events/asocialmess/irish-lights-festival-st-patricks-day-mar-16-2019. This event is rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable. For more information, visit www.parktavern.com or call 404.249.0001. Park Tavern is located at 500 10th Street NE, at the corner of 10th and Monroe, Atlanta, Ga 30309. Stay connected on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @parktavern.

Drink Like the Irish at The Barrelhouse This St. Patrick’s Day

Ready to drink like the Irish? It’s no coincidence that The Barrelhouse, located in the Old Fourth Ward, is hosting a special party for those looking to make the most of a Sunday Funday on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17, 2019. A neighborhood corner pub that prides itself on being everyone’s “living room” and just a short walk from the BeltLine, The Barrelhouse is an ideal place for Atlantans and visitors alike to grab a bite and enjoy a wide selection of libations from craft brews to classic cocktails. This St. Patrick’s Day is no different.

Imbibers can visit The Barrelhouse for food specials including: Bangers and Mash, Corn Beef and Cabbage, along with $4 Guinness, $3 Irish Whiskey Shooters, $3 Jell-O Shots, specialty cocktails and more. For more information, visit  www.barrelhouseatl.com or call (404)-600-5251. The Barrelhouse is located at 701 Highland Avenue, NE Suite 5 Atlanta, GA 30312. Stay connected on Twitter at @Barrelhouse_ATL, Instagram at @Barrelhouse_o4w and on Facebook at  @BarrelhouseATL.

Dantanna’s Buckhead and Downtown Offers St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Drink Specials

Dantanna’s is celebrating the luck of the Irish with a mouth-watering dinner offering at both locations, Dantanna’s Buckhead and Dantanna’s Downtown. On Sunday, March 17th, diners can sink their teeth into a traditional St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef & Cabbage — corned beef brisket, cabbage, boiled red potatoes, jalapeño-dijon and grain mustard hollandaise sauce, and wash it down with a Guinness and Bushmills drink combo.

In addition to the St. Patrick’s Day specials, guests can also take advantage of Dantanna’s full dinner menu and extensive wine, cocktail and beer list. Dantanna’s Buckhead is located at the Shops Around Lenox, 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE #304, Atlanta, GA 30326. Dantanna’s Downtown is located at 1 CNN Center #269, Atlanta, GA 30303. For more information visit www.dantannas.com or call 404.760.8873 for Dantanna’s Buckhead or 404.522.8873 for Dantanna’s Downtown. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.

March 13, 2019
Find Your Inner Peace During A Free Yoga Session at Park Tavern

Inhale the positive energy and exhale the negative energy during a complimentary yoga and meditation session with Westside Yoga’s founder, Amber Barry, on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Park Tavern in the Piedmont Room.

Beginning at 6:30 p.m., all levels of yoga experience are welcome to bring their yoga loving friends, a yoga mat, a towel and a water bottle and execute their best vinyasa flow amidst Midtown’s breathtaking scenic skyline. Attendees ages 21 and up are invited to kick back and relax after class help from my Budpop supplements.

Park Tavern, a favorite neighborhood bar, restaurant, brewery and events facility, is located on the Atlanta BeltLine in the heart of Midtown on the corner of 10th Street and Monroe overlooking Piedmont Park and the Midtown skyline. For more information, visit www.parktavern.com or call 404.249.0001. Stay connected on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ParkTavern and on Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter @parktavern.

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March 10, 2019
Where to Chow Down on National Crab Day

It’s time to go under the sea in honor of National Crab Day on Saturday, March 9, 2019, where seafood lovers can get their fix of their favorite crustacean at a myriad of local haunts around the city. Whether hungry guests are looking to dine out for brunch or dinner, Atlanta’s most exquisite restaurants are pulling out all the stops including: Crab Cakes Benedict from Dantanna’s Buckhead, Blue Crab Mango Salad from Bully Boy, STK Atlanta’s steaks served “Oscar” style, Fúdo’s Escape Roll, and much more. There are lots of seafood restaurants just like this one on https://fogharbor.com/news-events/what-makes-dungeness-crab-a-san-francisco-staple/ that offers different crab style food.

Head to Dantanna’s for Crab Cakes Benedict

Brunch lovers are invited to celebrate National Crab Day during a Buckhead brunch with Dantanna’s Crab Cakes Benedict. Served only at the Buckhead location every Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., crab lovers can dive into Executive Chef Brad Parker’s coveted creation of lump crab meat, seasoned with Old Bay and lemon, pan seared and topped with poached eggs and hollandaise.

As if that wasn’t enough, guests can also take advantage of Dantanna’s Build-Your-Own-Mimosa Bar, where imbibers can choose a Chandon Brut, Sweet Star or Sparkling Rosé and build-your masterpiece with the selection of juices, purées and fresh fruit, or, guests can mix and mingle and enjoy Dantanna’s mimosa flights.

Dantanna’s Buckhead is located at the Shops around Lenox, 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE #304, Atlanta, GA 30326, and Dantanna’s Downtown is located at 1 CNN Center #269, Atlanta, GA 30303. For more information, visit www.dantannas.com or call 404.760.8873. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.

Hit the BeltLine at TWO urban licks for Hush Puppies

Diners looking for a unique twist on National Crab Day can get their fix with TWO urban licks’ Hush Puppies created by Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi. Stuffed with crab, trinity, and served with an Old Bay aioli, these infamous Hush Puppies are available just off the BeltLine every Monday-Sunday during TWO’s dinner service.

For reservations and more information, call 404.522.4622 or visit twourbanlicks.com. Located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, the haunt not only known for its American dishes, but also live music. Stay connected on Instagram at @twourbanlicks and Twitter at @2UrbanLicks and on Facebook at @TWOUrbanLicks.

Get Coastal Cuisine – Crab Mango Salad & More at Bully Boy

Crab lovers can head to Bully for National Crab Day and sink their teeth into Chef Michael Bertozzi’s Blue Crab Mango Salad served with blue crab, jicama, green papaya, charred green bean and a jerk vinaigrette. The new hotspot located on Atlanta’s BeltLine is earning rave reviews for its Eastern seaboard fare from farms, rivers and coastal waters. Guests are invited to sit back, relax, listen to great music and pair the cuisine with Bully Boy’s curated cocktail list and local and coastal craft brews.

For more information, visit, www.bullyboyatl.com, or call 678-904-5607. Located at 828 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 the beltline restaurant opens for dinner at 5 p.m. every day. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @bullyboyatl.

Spend National Crab Day at Fúdo in Chamblee

It’s always a great time for sushi, and in honor of National Crab Day on Saturday, March 9, diners can get their full crab and sushi fix with Fúdo’s Escape Roll. Offering a “food with no limits” mentality, the Escape Roll is served with soft shell crab, lump crab, asparagus, avocado, and tobiko wrapped in squid ink rice and spicy aioli. Reservations are recommended for this commodity, as Fúdo only serves ten Escape Rolls each day.

To make a reservation or for more information, visit www.fudoatl.com or call 678.691.7088. Fúdo is located at 5070 Peachtree Blvd Suite A100 Chamblee, GA 30341. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @FudoATL.

Ride the Surf & Turf Sushi Wave at Park Tavern This National Crab Day

After taking a stroll around Piedmont Park, foodies are encouraged to celebrate National Crab Day with a boat load of sushi. Whether guests prefer the Surf & Turf with King Crab and Wagyu beef, the Rainbow Roll, the Dragon Roll, or Emperor Roll and more, diners can pick and choose which crab-inspired fresh, flown in daily from Hawaii sushi roll is their favorite.

For more information, visit www.parktavern.com or call 404.249.0001. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat at @parktavern.

Imbibe and Enjoy National Crab Day at STK Atlanta

STK Atlanta invites steak lovers to celebrate National Crab Day “Oscar” style. From the Filet, New York Strip, Bone-In Filet and more, hungry guests looking to celebrate National Crab Day to the fullest can top their perfectly seared steak with Alaskan King Crab, also known as, “Oscar” style. While noshing on Executive Chef Thomas Mikesell’s mouthwatering steaks, fresh seafood platters, and more, guests can sip in style and take advantage of STK’s extensive handcraft cocktail, savory wine, and beer list.

For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.stkhouse.com or call 404-793-0144. STK Atlanta is located at 1075 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta on the corner of Peachtree and 12th Streets in the 12th & Midtown development. Stay connected on Twitter  and Instagram at @eatstk  #stkatlanta, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eatSTKAtlanta/.

Cozy Up at The Shed This National Crab Day

Take a trip to bustling Glenwood Park for dinner to celebrate National Crab Day with The Shed’s Crab Cakes appetizer created by Executive Chef Quintles Swain. Served with local sprouts and mustard sauce, diners can begin their night out with the favorite seafood dish, paired with The Shed’s impressive wine on tap, barrel aged classics, shaken stirred, muddled and strained cocktails, draught, bottled and canned cold brews, and much more.

For more information, visit http://www.theshedatglenwood.com/ or call 404.835.4363. The Shed at Glenwood is located at 475 Bill Kennedy Way SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. Stay connected on Facebook and on Instagram at @theshedatglenwood and on Twitter at @TheShed1.

March 8, 2019