Author: Pretty Southern

  • Where to Dine in Atlanta on National Southern Food Day

    Where to Dine in Atlanta on National Southern Food Day

    On Tuesday, January 22nd, hungry diners are invited to dive into some of the best southern cooking that Atlanta’s restaurants have to offer in honor of…

    National Southern Food Day!

    Bringing the taste and flair of the south, some of our favorite Executive Chefs are serving up wholesome dishes that will bring any diner back to their southern roots, including Molly B’s Fried Chicken, TWO urban licks’ Hush Puppies, Bistro Off Broad’s Bistro Burger, Dantanna’s Smoked Gouda Mac N’ Cheese and Bully Boy’s BBQ Georgia White Shrimp.
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    Molly B’s Fried Chicken

    When it comes National Southern Food Day, Molly B’s has the lunch rush covered. Served with mac and cheese, collard greens and spicy honey, Molly B’s Fried Chicken will have diners ready to take a nap after lunch. Located inside the Mercedes Benz Stadium on Concourse 100 just inside Gate 2 and near the base of the LED wrapped 10-story mega column, Molly B’s is open for lunch daily on non-event days from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.mollybsatlanta.com. Stay connected on Instagram and Twitter at @mollybsatlanta and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MollyBsAtlanta.
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    TWO urban licks’ Hush Puppies

    Diners with a taste for fiery American cooking are invited to celebrate National Southern Food Day at TWO urban licks. Offering a sweet, yet savory twist on the infamous hush puppy, TWO’s delectable Hush Puppies created by Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi, are comfortably stuffed with sweet corn, chili mayoli, lime, cilantro and cotija. Located at 820 Ralph McGill Boulevard in Atlanta, GA, TWO serves dinner seven nights per week and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. For reservations and more information, call 404.522.4622 or visit www.twourbanlicks.com. Stay connected on Twitter at @2urbanlicks and Instagram at @twourbanlicks and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TwoUrbanLicks/.
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    Bistro Off Broad’s Bistro Burger

    Combining casual chic, historic elegance and delicious bites, foodies in search of a comfort food staple can venture outside of the perimeter to Winder for Bistro off Broad’s Bistro Burger in honor of National Southern Food Day. Created by Executive Chef Alex Friedman, the Bistro Burger features an 8oz. angus burger, caramelized onions, boursin and served with house cut fries. Located at 16 E. Candler Street in Winder, GA, the Bistro is open for lunch and dinner on Tuesday through Friday. For more information, call 678.963.5517 or visit www.bistrooffbroad.com. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @bistrobroad and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Bistro-Off-Broad-129399941013597/.
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     Dantanna’s Smoked Gouda Mac N’ Cheese

    Available at Dantanna’s Downtown and Buckhead, the Smoked Gouda Mac N’ Cheese with herb infused fresh cream is the perfect way foodies can cozy up to National Southern Food Day. Diners searching for the ultimate comfort food experience can add lobster or bacon for an additional charge. Dantanna’s Downtown is located at 1 CNN Center #269, Atlanta, GA 30303, and Dantanna’s Buckhead is located at the Shops Around Lenox, 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE #304, Atlanta, GA 30326. For more information, visit www.dantannas.com or call 404.705.8873. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dantannas/.

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    Bully Boy’s BBQ Georgia White Shrimp

    Fresh from the east coast, Bully Boy’s BBQ Georgia White Shrimp is the quintessential dish for diners to experience a taste of the south this National Southern Food Day. Created by Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi, the BBQ Georgia White Shrimp is served with lemon, Tabasco and an Old Bay crouton. Bully Boy is located at 828 W10 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, Georgia 30306 and open Sunday and Monday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. For more information on Concentrics Restaurants please visit www.bullyboyatl.com and www.concentricsrestaurants.com or call 678.904.5607.  Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @bullyboyatl and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BullyBoyATL.
     
  • Atlas Kicks Off its Winemaker Dinner Series for 2019 with Ruinart Champagne

    Atlas Kicks Off its Winemaker Dinner Series for 2019 with Ruinart Champagne

    Kicking off the season in style, Atlas, located in the heart of Buckhead in the St. Regis Atlanta, is hosting the next rendition of its popular Winemaker Dinner Series with Ruinart Champagne on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.  

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    Featuring vintage pours from Ruinart, the oldest established Champagne house, guests will be taken on a culinary journey beginning at 6:30 p.m. during a welcome reception with a four-course pairing dinner created by Executive Chef Christopher Grossman to follow at 7 p.m.  

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    Winemaker Dinner Series with Ruinart Champagne

    The evening will feature curated tastings of NV Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, 2006 Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, 2007 Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, 2004 Dom Ruinart Rosé and NV Ruinart Rosé and marks the return of Atlas’  acclaimed art installation featuring 30 pieces from esteemed artists including  Foujita, Monet, Chagall,  Modigliani and Soutine.  

    The Ruinart Winemaker Dinner is $295 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

    For more happening in Buckhead Atlanta, visit https://prettysouthern.com/.

  • Bistro Off Broad Hosts A Special Winter Low Country Boil

    Bistro Off Broad Hosts A Special Winter Low Country Boil

    Kicking off the winter season Louisiana-style, Bistro Off Broad, the chef-inspired dining experience located in historic downtown Winder, Georgia, is hosting a…

    Low Country Boil on Thursday, January 17, 2019!

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    Combining casual chic and historic elegance, Bistro Off Broad serves fresh, local, and affordable food and great wine and great spirits in a beautiful setting, and just for the occasion, Chef Alex Friedman has whipped up an array of all you can enjoy specials including: crab, shrimp, mussels, clams, crawfish, corn, potatoes and smoked sausage.

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    Tickets are available for $30 per person and reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 678.963.5517 or e-mail bistrobroad@outlook.com. For more information, visit www.bistrooffbroad.com.

    For more happening in and around Atlanta, visit https://prettysouthern.com/.

  • Barrelhouse Hosts Ladies Night Drink Specials Every Thursday

    Barrelhouse Hosts Ladies Night Drink Specials Every Thursday

    Great minds drink alike, so it’s no coincidence that The Barrelhouse, located in the Old Fourth Ward, is offering a brand new Girl’s Night Out special on what’s already known as Thirsty Thursday, exclusively for ladies.
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    Half Off Wine

    A neighborhood corner pub just a short walk from the BeltLine that prides itself on being everyone’s “living room,” 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.
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    $15 Sparking Rosé All Day Buckets

    Now, every Thursday during Ladies Night, imbibers can enjoy $5 speciality martinis, $15 sparking rosé all day buckets, half off wine, $2 sliders, and a combination of a glass of rosè and a vodka soda for $12.
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    Half Off 10 Wings (Dine In Only)

    Diners looking to visit the recently opened locale can also enjoy 1/2 off appetizers on Monday; $2 tacos, $4 margaritas, $4 Sesión Cerveza drafts on Tuesday; half off 10 wings (dine in only) and $1 beers on Wednesday; and $10 weekly fish fry specials on Friday.
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    For more information, visit  www.barrelhouseatl.com or call (404)-600-5251The Barrelhouse is located at 701 Highland Avenue, NE Suite 5 Atlanta, GA 30312. Finally, stay connected on Twitter at @Barrelhouse_ATL, Instagram at @Barrelhouse_o4w and on Facebook at  @BarrelhouseATL.
  • Celebrate National Bloody Mary Day & Cure Your NYE Hangover with Top Bloody Mary Recipes

    Celebrate National Bloody Mary Day & Cure Your NYE Hangover with Top Bloody Mary Recipes

    You say tomato, we say Bloody Mary. When New Year’s Day and National Bloody Mary Day fall on the same day, it’s hard to resist toasting to the occasion and curing a New Year’s Eve hangover with a signature Bloody Mary. On Tuesday, January 1, 2019, imbibers can get their fix with easy-to-follow recipes from Bistro Off Broad, Dantanna’s Buckhead, The Barrelhouse and Park Tavern, while cheering on their favorite football teams competing in the Sugar Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Rose Bowl games and more.

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    Bistro Off Broad Belle Isle Honey Habanero Bloody Mary

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    Ingredients: 
    • 1 46 oz can Sacramento Tomato Juice
    • 2 tbsp Prepared Horseradish
    • 4 tbsp Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
    • 6 dashes Tabasco Sauce
    • 2 tsp Celery Salt
    • 2 oz Lemon Juice
    • 2 oz Olive Brine
    • 2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
    Directions: 
    1. Combine all ingredients and refrigerate overnight.
    Belle Isle Honey Habanero Bloody Mary Cocktail
    Ingredients:
    • 2 oz Belle Isle Honey Habanero Moonshine
    • 1 cup Bistro Bloody Mary Mix
    • Old Bay as needed
    • Pickled Vegetables
    • Bleu Cheese Stuffed Olive
    • Pepperoncini
    • Lime Wedge
    Directions:
    1. Rim a pint glass with Old Bay and fill with ice.
    2. Add Belle Isle Moonshine and Bistro Bloody Mary Mix.
    3. Garnish with pickled vegetables, olive, pepperoncini, and a lime wedge.

    Bistro off Broad is located at 16 E. Candler Street in Winder, GA 30680. For more information, visit www.bistrooffbroad.com or call (678) 963-5517.  Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @bistrobroad and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bistro-Off-Broad.

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    Dantanna’s Perfect Bloody Mary

    Ingredients:
    • 1.5 oz Vodka
    • 4 oz Campbell’s V-8 Juice
    • 1 pinch Celery Salt
    • 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper
    • 1 tsp Prepared Horseradish
    • 1 six inch Stalk Celery
    • 1 8-12 count Poached Shrimp
    • 1 Strip Crisp Bacon
    • 1 Dill Pickle Spear
    Directions:
    1. In a shaker add the vodka, V-8 Juice, celery salt, black pepper and horseradish and shake with ice.
    2. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
    3. Garnish with the shrimp, bacon, celery and pickle.

    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 or 404.522.8873 for Dantanna’s Downtown. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.

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    The Barrelhouse Ring in 2019 Bloody Mary

    Ingredients:
    • 2 oz Belle Isle Honey Habanero
    • 0.5 oz Franks Hot Sauce
    • Lemon Juice
    • Lime Juice
    • Olive Juice
    • Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix
    • Togarashi
    Directions: 
    1. Build ingredients in a tall glass over ice, stir and top with Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix.
    2. Garnish glass with lemon wedge, lime wedge, celery, olive, a togarashi and a kosher salt rim.

    The Barrelhouse is located at 701 North Highland Avenue NE Suite 5, Atlanta, GA 30312. For more information, visit www.barrelhouseatl.com or call (404) 600-5251. Stay connected on Instagram at @barrelhouse_o4w and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BarrelhouseATL.

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    Park Tavern’s Classic Bloody Mary

    Ingredients:
    • 1 1/2 oz shot of vodka
    • 3 dashes Tabasco
    • 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
    • Cut Water Bloody Mary Mix
    • 1 Lemon
    • 1 Lime
    • 3 Olives
    • Celery
    Directions
    1. Combine vodka, Tabasco, and worcestershire sauce, then top off with cut water bloody mix.
    2. Garnish with lemon, lime, olives and celery.

    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. 

     

  • Spend New Year’s Day at Dantanna’s Bubbles & Bloodies Brunch

    Spend New Year’s Day at Dantanna’s Bubbles & Bloodies Brunch

    What better way to start 2019 than by celebrating National Bloody Mary Day on Tuesday, January 1st at Dantanna’s Buckhead? In honor of their new Bubbles, Bloodies and Brunch menu that’s now available every Saturday and Sunday through 5 p.m., Executive Chef Brad Parker is hosting a special New Year’s Day brunch.

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    From signature and new favorites, diners can also dive into a new Build Your Own Mimosa Bar, mimosa flights, brunch cocktails and Bloody Marys.  Below are five must-try dishes off of the new brunch menu that we’re simply swooning over.

    5 New Must-Try Brunch Dishes at Dantanna’s

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    Monkey Bread

    Sweet Dough, Rolled in Cinnamon Sugar, Baked Pull-Apart Style with Sugar Glaze.

    Cured Salmon Avocado Toast

    House Cured Salmon Over Wheat Bread with Smashed Avocado, Topped with a Sunny Side Up Egg and Everything Seasoning.

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    Build Your Own Mimosa Bar

    Choose a split of Chandon Brut, Sweet Star or Sparkling Rosé and Build Your Masterpiece with our Selection of juices

    purées and fresh fruit.

    Weekend Wake Up Cocktail

    Cruzan Single Barrel Rum, Amaro Averna, Cold Brew Coffee, Sugar and Cream.

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    Heirloom Tomato Panzanella

    Heirloom Tomatoes and Crispy Bread Tosses with Balsamic Reduction, Sherry Vinegar, Red Onion, Evoo, Torn Basil.

    A favorite Atlanta dining and drinking staple, Dantanna’s recently celebrated its 15th anniversary and boasts two convenient locations, Buckhead and Downtown in CNN Center. Combining culinary excellence with the entertainment value of sports to create the ultimate restaurant experience, Dantanna’s Buckhead and Downtown exude the sophistication of a five-star restaurant and the entertainment of having a private box at your favorite game.

    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 One CNN Center, Suite 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 or call 404.522.8873 for Dantanna’s Downtown. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.