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Where to Watch the Atlanta United Home Opener This Sunday

GOAAALLL! Partygoers are invited to unite and conquer at Atlanta’s most iconic restaurant and breweries during the Atlanta United Home Opener at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Kicking off at 5 p.m., soccer fans can don their favorite red, black and gold attire at Park Tavern, Dantanna’s Downtown, located right next to the stadium, Dantanna’s Buckhead, The Barrelhouse, Wild Heaven’s brewery, and Molly B’s in the stadium, while enjoying frosty brews, handcrafted cocktails, mouthwatering bites, and much more.

Rep The Five Stripes at Wild Heaven During the Atlanta United Home Opener

On Sunday, March 10, 2019, fans of The Five Stripes are invited to celebrate the Atlanta United Home Opener at Wild Heaven in Avondale Estates. Kicking off at 5 p.m., beer lovers can represent the red, black and gold spirit by sipping on $3 ATL Easy Ale drafts. Soccer fans can also take advantage of Wild Heaven’s year-round lineup including Ode To Mercy Imperial Brown Ale, Emergency Drinking Beer Pils-style Session Ale, Invocation Belgian-style Golden Ale, Standard Deluxe German-style lager and more. For more information about Wild Heaven Craft Beers, visit www.wildheavenbeers.com. Stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wildheaven or on Instagram and Twitter at @beerwildheaven.

Atlanta United Home Opener Viewing Party at Park Tavern

Atlanta United fans are invited to unite and conquer during the 2019 season at Park Tavern. Now an official Atlanta United Pub Partner, Park Tavern will host a viewing party celebrating the Home Opener on Sunday, March 10, 2019 beginning at 5 p.m. With a covered patio boasting plenty of seating, stone fire pits, hi-definition, flat screen TVs, private cabanas, and a full size projection screen and sound system, Park Tavern is the ideal spot to cheer The Five Stripes on to victory. Park Tavern’s dinner menu featuring burgers, tacos, salads, sandwiches, and expansive offerings from a full sushi  bar will also be available. Imbibers can also sip on cold brews, specialty handcrafted cocktails, an array of wines, and much more. The viewing party for Atlanta United’s Home Opener is free to attend. Park Tavern is located 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, Twitter, and Instagram at @parktavern.

Kick Off The Atlanta United Home Opener at Dantanna’s

A favorite destination to watch sports, soccer fans can head to  Dantanna’s  Buckhead or Downtown in CNN Center to catch the Atlanta United Home Opener action on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Combining culinary excellence with the entertainment value of sports to create the ultimate restaurant experience, hungry diners and imbibers can enjoy Dantanna’s signature steaks, sesame steak skewers, jerk wings, sandwiches, salads, handcrafted cocktails, ice-cold beers, and much more. 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 or to make a reservation visit www.dantannas.com or call 404.760.8873 for Dantanna’s Buckhead and 404.522.8873 for Dantanna’s Downtown. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @dantannas.

Unite and Conquer at The Barrelhouse During the Atlanta United Home Opener

Atlanta United soccer fans can visit  The Barrelhouse, a cozy corner pub in the Old Fourth Ward,  for the Home Opener on Sunday, March 10, 2019.  Featuring a  diverse selection of seasonal and classic cocktails, local craft beers, an extensive bourbon menu, and delicious fare, fans can belly up to the bar or relax in the restaurant and  take advantage of The Barrelhouse’s large screen TVs. 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.

Dine in Style During the Atlanta United Home Opener at Molly B’s

Soccer fans heading to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to catch the Atlanta United Home Opener on Sunday, March 10th are invited to explore Molly B’s, a unique destination restaurant and private club named in honor of owner Arthur Blank’s mother. With ample seating overlooking the field, the unique concept not only offers an exclusive food and beverage experience for club members attending Atlanta Falcons games and Atlanta United matches, but it also welcomes fans when the game is underway with an eclectic a la carte menu filled with sharable plates, sandwiches, entrees and more. Molly B’s is located on Concourse 100 just inside Gate 2 and near the base of the LED wrapped 10-story mega column. For more information, visit  www.mollybsatlanta.com. Stay connected on Instagram and Twitter @mollybsatlanta and on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/MollyBsAtlanta. 

March 7, 2019
Keep the Mardis Gras Spirit Alive at Park Tavern’s Oyster Crawfish Festival

For the past 15 years, thousands of music and food loving festival goers gather annually at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park to celebrate the Oyster Crawfish Festival. Offering a day of Mardi Gras inspired fun on Saturday, March 2, 2019, Park Tavern will once again serve up approximately ten thousand pounds of fresh Louisiana crawfish that are flown in the night before in addition to live music, cocktails and more.

Since crawfish is the main attraction, hungry partygoers can dive into mouthwatering platters including 1.5 pounds of piping hot and perfectly spiced boiled crawfish served with potatoes, corn and sausage. Additional food offerings include a dozen Gulf oysters on the half-shell, buckets of 18 steamed oysters with drawn butter, and a fried station with fried oysters, shrimp, gator bites, and chicken baskets served with crispy fries. Imbibers can wash it all down with specialty libations served in a souvenir cup like the Blue Balls Hurricane, Bayou Mule, Horny Gator, Bloody Marys, Mardi Gras Margaritas, frosty brews, and much more.

Music Lineup:

With breathtaking views of the Midtown skyline as an ideal backdrop for festival fun, live music will begin at 2:30 p.m. and will feature electrifying performances from DJ Raetone (2:30 p.m.), Blair Crimmins & The Hookers (3:30. p.m.), Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics (5:30 p.m.), and Saved By The Band (7:30 p.m.). Then, DJ Raetone will take the stage again at 9 p.m., and keep the party rolling late into the night.

The festival begins at 2 p.m. While it’s an ages 21 and up event, children may be accompanied by a parent, and children 12 and under do not need to purchase a ticket. Admission Only tickets are available for $5 and include all day entertainment, access to the lawn where furry friends are welcome and an expansive tent area to protect partygoers from inclement weather. General Admission tickets are available beginning at $35 and include entry to the event, all day entertainment, and four booze and bite tickets. VIP tickets are available for $75 and include access to an exclusive entrance, all day entertainment, ten booze and bite tickets, private bars, exclusive seating and lounge area including fireplaces in the historic Park Tavern interior space, and indoor private restrooms. The event is rain or shine. To purchase tickets visit www.parktavern.com.

March 1, 2019
The Shed Introduces International Dinner Pairings Every Saturday in March

In honor of the new month, The Shed at Glenwood, a cozy locale best known for its comfortable ambience, locally sourced ingredients, fine wines, and spirits, will offer an international chef’s special and pairing each Saturday throughout entire month beginning March 2, 2019.

Goodbye February and hello, March!

Guiding diners through an international culinary adventure, Executive Chef Quintles Swain’s international pairing specials will kick off with Germany, where guests can enjoy traditional Sauerbraten and Spätzle paired with Spaten Lager on Saturday, March 2nd. Next, diners will be taken to Italy to enjoy Osso Buco paired with Valbella Amarone vino on March 9th, followed by tastes of Spain with Trout and Salmorejo, paired with Rivarey Rioja Blanco on Saturday, March 16th, and then, France for Coq au vin paired with Two Birds Carignan wine on March 23rd.

Finally, seafood lovers can dive into an American spring and summer staple, Black Cod and Romesco, paired with Zaca Mesa Viognier wine out of sunny Santa Barbara, California on Saturday, March 30th. Available for dinner beginning at 4 p.m. every Saturday in March, The Shed’s international entrée with a speciality wine or beer pairing is $25 per person.

For more information, visit 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. Finally, stay connected at Facebook at www.facebook.com/theshedatglenwood, on Instagram at @theshedatglenwood, and on Twitter at @TheShed1.

February 28, 2019
City Winery Announces Spring Wine Down Weekends Lineup

City Winery at Ponce City Market is thrilled to announce the return of Wine Down Weekends, a free music series held on the expansive, dog-friendly patio every Friday and Saturday this spring from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Kicking off on Friday, March 1st with a high-energy show from artist, Wesley Cook, the series will take place through May 2019.

WINE DOWN WEEKENDS!

Featuring new faces, old favorites and plenty of wine to go around, the spring performer lineup of the biannual series includes: Lerogie (3/8); Joshua Ketchmark and Denny Smith (3/9); Farrel and Doug (3/15); The Scullin Fraser Duo (3/16); James Patrick Regan (3/22 and 3/23); Campbell Station (3/29 and 3/30); Francisco Vidal (4/5); How and Why (4/6); Justin Howl (4/12); Hulsey (4/19); DayShawn (4/20); Eric Burgett (4/26); Heidi and Friends (4/27); TBD (5/3); Joshua Ketchmark and Denny Smith (5/4); Lazybirds (5/10); Austin Coleman and Payton Kashdan (5/18); Cydnei Chyan (5/24); Bonnie Blue (5/25); Big Apple Village (5/26); and David Hyde, Zach Haines and Jon Oswald (5/27).

While enjoying Wine Down Weekends, music lovers can sip on wine from City Winery’s 315+ selection and enjoy signature cocktails and craft beers, while noshing on favorites from Executive Chef Mario Manzini’s menu of globally influenced and locally sourced cuisine. Four-legged patrons are also always welcome on the patio. The series is open to all ages and free to attend.

City Winery is located at 650 North Avenue NE, Suite #201, Atlanta, GA 30308. The phone number is 404-946-3791. For more info, visit www.citywinery.com/atlanta. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @citywineryatl and Facebook at www.facebook.com/citywineryatl.

February 27, 2019
Spend This Friday Wastin’ Away Again on National Margarita Day
When life gives you limes, make margaritas! On Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, also known as National Margarita Day, imbibers with a love for tequila have the perfect excuse to visit local haunts and enjoy libations by sipping on some of the best margarita offerings around from Dantanna’s, Bistro Off Broad, and Park Tavern. These are the can’t miss margaritas I’ve always wanted to taste when in Houston. As if that wasn’t enough, revelers can also shake things up at home and toast to the occasion with these easy-to-follow margarita recipes that are ideal to kick off the weekend.

Dantanna’s:

Maestro Margarita
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Dantanna’s signature blend of Maestro Dobel tequila
- 3/4 oz Cointreau
Preparation:

Rim glass with salt before, if desired.

3 oz house-made sour mix (1 part fresh lime juice, 1 part fresh lemon juice, 2 parts simple syrup).

Build in bar tin with ice, shake, and strain into a tall glass over ice. If you prefer crushed ice, you can crush ice using a personal blender.

Prickly Pear Margarita
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Don Julio Silver Tequila
- 1 oz Prickly Pear Puree
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 oz Agave Nectar
Preparation:
Rim glass with salt before, if desired.

Build in a bar tin with ice, shake and pour into a rocks glass over ice.

Mango Marga-Mosa
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Avion Silver Tequila
- 1 oz Mango Puree
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Preparation:
Build in a bar tin with ice, shake and strain into a champagne glass.

Top with sparkling wine (rim glass with salt or sugar before, if desired).

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 or to make a reservation visit www.dantannas.com or call 404.760.8873 for Dantanna’s Buckhead and 404.522.8873 for Dantanna’s Downtown. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.

Bistro Off Broad’s Jalapeño Margarita

Ingredients:

1 3/4 oz Altos Jalapeño Tequila

3/4 oz Cointreau

1/4 oz Agave Syrup

2 oz Fresh squeezed OJ

Preparation:

For the Altos Jalapeño Tequila: cut fresh jalapeño and remove seeds, stems, and ribs. Add strips of jalapeño to tequila and let it sit over night. Minimum 24 hours.

Salt rim.

Pour ingredients over ice and shake well.

Garnish with lime and a jalapeño slice.

For more information, visit h ttp://www.bistrooffbroad.com or call 678.963.5517. Bistro Off Broad is located at 16 E  Candler St, Winder, GA 30680. Stay  connected on Twitter at @bistrobroad, on Instagram at @bistrobroad, and on Facebook at  h ttps://www.facebook.com/Bistro-Off-Broad-129399941013597/ .

Park Tavern’s Specialty Margaritas:

Tavern Margarita
Ingredients:
- 2 oz El Jimador Reposado
- 1 oz Triple Sec
- Fill Sweet and Sour to brim
- 1 oz Rose’s Lime
Preparation:

Combine all the ingredients in a shaker tin with ice, shake, and strain into a glass filled with ice.

Skinny Margarita
Ingredients:
- 2 oz El Jimador Blanco
- 1/2 oz Agave Nectar
- 1 Fresh Lime
Preparation:

Combine all the ingredients in a shaker tin with ice, shake, and strain into a glass filled with ice.

Park Tavern is located 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 Twitter and Instagram at @parktavern.
February 22, 2019
Celebrate National Dog Biscuit Day with Special Treats from PARISH

Not that dog owners needed another excuse to spoil their pooch, but The Brasserie and Neighborhood Café at PARISH is excited to share a special house-made dog biscuit recipe in honor of National Dog Biscuit Day on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

PARISH’s easy-to-follow dog biscuit recipe uses fresh, natural ingredients including peanut butter, whole wheat flour, rolled oats, molasses, baking soda and milk, that will have every furry, four-legged friend begging for more. A popular stop along the Atlanta BeltLine, dog lovers can also enjoy PARISH’s pet-friendly patio, while spoiling their pups with house-made dog treats available for purchase in PARISH’s Neighborhood Café.

PARISH’s Dog Biscuits:

Ingredients:

1x 2x
16 oz 32 oz Whole Wheat Flour
1.5 oz 3 oz Rolled Oats
.25 oz .5 oz Baking Powder
8 oz 16 oz Peanut Butter (you can find the best cbd peanut butter for dogs here)
.25 oz .5 oz Molasses
10.25 oz 20.5 fl oz Milk

Preparation:
Whisk together dry ingredients.
Whisk together wet ingredients.
Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
Roll out to ½” and cut.
Bake at 300°F for 30 minutes.

For more information, visit parishatl.com or call 404.681.4434. Parish is located at N. Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307. Stay connected on Twitter at @parishATL and Instagram at @ParishInmanPark and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/ParishFood-and-GoodsInman-Park.

February 21, 2019