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Eat, Drink and Be Merry At City Winery Atlanta This Holiday Season

City Winery Atlanta, a restaurant, urban winery, private event space and intimate music venue, is celebrating the holiday season with an array of opportunities for all tastes and budgets, including a monthly free book club; a girl’s night out with sips, painting and socializing; a free screening of the timeless classic A Christmas Story; a New Year’s bash; a new, seasonal menu and much more.

Book lovers are invited to explore author Taylor Jenkins heart-wrenching and mesmerizing novel, Seven Husbands of Eleanor Hugo, at Posman Books and City Winery’s December Books & Booze club on December 18th. Featuring lively discussions among fellow readers, the event will be hosted by Marc Stiles, Posman Book’s General Manager, and will feature a themed Literary Libation. City Winery’s expansive wine, cocktail and craft beer offerings will also be available. Literature lovers can purchase their copy of the monthly selection from Posman Books for the December Books & Booze event. Starts at 7 p.m. The event is free to attend.

On December 20th, City Winery presents the next rendition of its wildly popular explorer series, City Wine Explorer: Portugal. An evening of wines paired with gourmet creations, guests will take a tour of Portugal while sampling five different wines from some of the country’s most famous regions. From the rugged and majestic Duoro Valley, through the cosmopolitan capital of Lisbon, to the island of Madeira off the African coast, wine lovers will discover that Portugal is more than just fortified wine. The event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35, plus applicable fees.

Who’s ready to dress like a deranged Easter Bunny? For the second year in a row, City Winery is welcoming all ages to a free matinee screening of the beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Story. Whether it’s Black Bart, that Farkus kid, or Ralphie in the iconic pink bunny costume, guests are encouraged to dress for occasion for the chance to win their very own Leg Lamp. A festive ‘You’ll Shoot Your Eye Cocktail’ made with coconut milk, cinnamon, vanilla and rum will be offered in addition to the full cocktail, wine and craft beer menu. The free screening will take place at 12 p.m. on December 22nd. RSVP to reserve a spot.

Cheers to the New Year at City Winery! Atlanta Wine Festivals is returning for the second year in a row to the popular urban winery to host an unforgettable bash on Monday, December 31st from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The all-inclusive, high-energy party will feature a premium buffet, spirits, beer, and fantastic wine options for revelers. Guests can also dance the night away as they prepare to ring in 2019 with live music from Coast Guard and a DJ. General Admission tickets are $99 advance and $109 after December 22nd and $119 the day of the event. VIP tickets are also available and include an 8 p.m. entry and access to exclusive VIP bars for $139 advance and $149 after December 22nd. VIP ticket are not available the day of the event. Tickets are on sale now and available for purchase.

Just in time for the season, City Winery has also unveiled a new culinary menu. While autumn takes over Atlanta and the holidays arrive, hungry diners can explore rich, robust fall-inspired dishes, featuring vegan, vegetarian and gluten free offerings, while taking advantage of the urban winery’s expansive wine list, which includes a diverse selection of house-made varietals by Atlanta’s only winemaker, Travis Green.

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.

December 10, 2018
Stroll, Skate & Sip at Park Tavern’s Ugly Sweater Stroll This Weekend

Partygoers are invited to don their ugliest holiday sweaters during Park Tavern’s Ugly Sweater Stroll through Piedmont Park on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Featuring holiday fun for the whole family from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests can enjoy hot toddies, s’mores, DJ NAKD spinning holiday jams, photo stations, free ice skating at The Rink Powered by Pepsi and much more.

Stroll, Skate , Sip, Repeat

Revelers and runners alike are encouraged to get creative with their holiday attire, because Park Tavern will be awarding prizes to the Best Ugly Sweater, Best Ugly Sweater Couple, Best Ugly Sweater Pup and Best Ugly Sweater Family. The Ugly Sweater Stroll is open to all ages and it’s dog-friendly. Strollers are welcome. Tickets are available for $5 and include entry, entertainment, ice skating at The Rink and a signature cocktail for guests ages 21 and up. Elves under 21 will receive a complimentary cup of hot chocolate. To purchase tickets, visit www.parktavern.com.

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.

December 7, 2018
Where to Boozy Brunch on Sundays in Atlanta

Hallelujah! Let there be boozy brunch. It’s time to talk sunrise and booze time, because Atlanta restaurants are now permitted to sell alcoholic beverages beginning at 11 a.m. on Sundays.

And since brunch without booze is just a boring breakfast, what better way to begin Sunday Funday than with a Bloody Mary or classic Mimosa? Now, diners and imbibers have the perfect excuse to head hot spots like PARISH, TWO urban licks, Dantanna’s, City Winery and Bistro Off Broad and explore mouthwatering brunch offerings including boozy treats like a build your own mimosa bar, bottomless Bloody Marys, wine flights, refillable growlers and much more.

Rise and Shine with a Southern-Style Brunch at PARISH

Brunch enthusiasts are encouraged to grab the crew and celebrate Sunday Funday to the fullest with mouthwatering brunch bites created by Executive Chef Chavez Hernandez of PARISH. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hungry diners can visit one of Atlanta’s top brunch spots and nosh on sweet and savory options such as the American Breakfast, the Bacon and Cheese Omelet, Shrimp and Grits, decadent French Toast, a Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll, while sipping on Miracle on Highland’s Holiday Bloody, Christmas Mimosa, Jingle Balls Nog much more.

PARISH: The Brasserie and Neighborhood Café is located at 240 North Highland Avenue in Atlanta, Ga. For reservations and more information, call (404) 681-4434 or visit parishatl.com. Stay connected on Twitter at @parishatl and Instagram at @parishinmanpark and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/parishatl/.

Enjoy American Brunch Fare, Boozy Hangover Treats & More at TWO urban licks

Rise, shine and brunch at TWO urban licks, the nationally acclaimed restaurant conveniently located on the Atlanta BeltLine. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., revelers can bring their friends and enjoy signature dishes such as the Salmon Chips, Brisket Hash, Eggs Benedict created by Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi, while sipping on handcrafted brunch cocktails like the Bloody Maria, Fresh Peach Bellini, Micheladas and more.

TWO urban licks is located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30306. To make a reservation, call (404) 522-4622 or visit twourbanlicks.com. Stay connected on Twitter at @2urbanlicks and Instagram at @twourbanlicks and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TwoUrbanLicks/.

Enjoy a Build Your Own Mimosa Bar & Bloodies, Bubbles and Brunch at Dantanna’s

Imbibers and diners alike are invited to fill up on a brunch of champions at Dantanna’s Buckhead from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Patrons can dive into the new brunch menu created by Executive Chef Brad Parker and nosh on mouthwatering offerings like Eggs Dantanna’s Style, Crab Cakes and Benedict, Cured Salmon-Avocado Toast, while sipping on the ultimate brunch libations, including the Weekend Wake Up, Aperol Spritz, the Build Your Own Mimosa Bar, and mimosa flights.

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) 760-8873. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dantannas/.

Get Refreshed Outside the City at Bistro Off Broad in Winder

Switch up the normal brunch routine and take a day trip outside the city to Winder, Georgia to Bistro Off Broad. Featuring fresh local farm ingredients, Executive Chef Alex Friedman is known for his weekend brunch feasts including the La Boucherie and Eggs, Huevos Rancheros, Farmers Scramble and much more. Imbibers looking to take brunch up a notch can celebrate the weekend while sipping on Bottomless Mimosas, Bellinis and Bloody Marys.

Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 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.

Swish & Swirl During Brunch at City Winery

City Winery, a restaurant, urban winery, private event space and intimate music venue, has unveiled a new brunch menu just in time for the season. Located in bustling Ponce City Market, the popular Atlanta destination is now serving Atlantans and visitors alike a bevy of mouthwatering brunch dishes perfect for fall and winter. While the leaves are changing, City Winery invites guests to explore rich, robust autumn dishes, such as traditional items like the City Winery Breakfast — 2 Eggs Cooked to Order, Home Fries, Chicken Sausage and Toast; Corned Beef Hash — Poached Egg, Butternut Squash, Hollandaise; Hearty Vegetable Omelette — Roasted Vegetables, Cheddar Crème Fraîchee, Sautéed Swiss Chard, Mixed Field Greens, Roasted Potatoes and more created by Executive Chef Mario Manzini.

While taking advantage of the urban winery’s expansive wine list, which includes a diverse selection of house-made varietals by Atlanta’s only winemaker, Travis Green, imbibers can also take advantage of City Winery’s extensive wine list, including wines on tap, wine flights, and wines available by the glass, bottle, and refillable take home growler, handcrafted cocktails created by Beverage Director JR Smith, frosty beers and much more. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.citywinery.com/atlanta or call 404-946-3791. City Winery is located at Ponce City Market, 650 North Ave NE, Suite #20,  Atlanta, GA 3038. Stay connected on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at  @citywineryatl.

December 6, 2018
Where to Celebrate & Make Pour Decisions on National Repeal Day in Atlanta
Sip Sip Hooray! On Wednesday, December 5th, also known as National Repeal Day, imbibers have the perfect excuse to visit local haunts and enjoy libations such as Atlas’ Winter Warmer, STK Atlanta’s Peppermint Prosecco, Dantanna’s Espresso Old Fashioned, and City Winery’s Mullin’ It Over. And, as if that was enough, revelers can also cozy up at home and toast to the occasion with these easy-to-follow winter cocktail recipes that are ideal for the holiday season.

Atlas’ Winter Warmer created by General Manager Eleanor Parker
- 1oz mezcal
- .75 Captain Morgan
- .25 Grand Marnier
- .75 lemon
- .25 vanilla syrup
- .25 Cocchi Torino Vermouth
- .25 spiced apple shrub
Directions:

Mix ingredients and place in glass. Top with hot water and garnish with orange wheel and star anise.

For more information, visit atlasrestaurant.com. Stay connected on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter at @AtlasBuckhead.

STK Peppermint Prosecco
- 5oz Prosecco
- 1oz peppermint liquor
- 1 Chocolate Bar
- 3 Candy Canes
Directions:

Rim champagne flute with melted chocolate. Finish rim with crushed candy cane. Garnish with mini candy cane.

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.

Dantanna’s Espresso Old Fashioned
- 1 1/2 ounces Knob Rye
- 1 shot of espresso
- 1/4 ounce simple syrup
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 2 dashes chocolate bitters
- Garnish with orange twist
Directions:

Combine Knob Rye, espresso, simple syrup, orange bitters and chocolate bitters in a mixing glass. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over one large ice cube, or cubed ice. Garnish the cocktail with an orange twist.

For more information visit www.dantannas.com or call 404.705.8873. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.

City Winery’s Mullin’ It Over
- 1 bottle of dry red wine
- 1 orange, zested
- 8 dried cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 dried star anise
- 4 Tbsp honey4 oz. brandy
Directions:

Add all ingredients to stockpot and heat over low. Be careful not to boil. Continue simmering for at least 30 minutes. Strain and serve garnished with an orange slice and cinnamon stick. This recipe works great in a crock pot.

For more information, call (404) 946-3791, or visit citywinery.com/atlanta. City Winery Atlanta is located at Ponce City Market, 650 North Ave NE, Suite #201, Atlanta, GA 30308. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and on Twitter.
December 3, 2018
The Whiskey Gentry Announces the 10th Annual Merry Y’allTide Celebration

An Atlanta institution, The Whiskey Gentry has announced it will be returning to the Variety Playhouse on Dec. 8, 2018 for the 10th Annual Merry Y’alltide Celebration.

Performance to Mark Final Performance by The Whiskey Gentry

The announcement comes with the news that this will officially be the final performance by The Whiskey Gentry. Recent months have seen the band take fewer engagements, as lead singer, Lauren Morrow has emerged with a new sound and self-titled solo EP. Rolling Stone profiled Morrow in its latest issue as one of their “10 New Country Artists You Need To Know” creating further buzz to already exciting news.

“When Jason and I started The Whiskey Gentry, I don’t think we ever imagined how incredible this journey would be. We’ve toured the world, played music with some amazing people, and most importantly, created a family with a group of guys that we love like brothers,” — The Whiskey Gentry lead singer, Lauren Morrow.

“Over the years, some of us have gotten married, had kids, moved to different cities, and it makes it harder to be a collective unit like it was,” Morrow said. “Jason and I have chosen to keep moving with our careers under my name, but no matter what, we will always have these songs, this family of musicians, and all of the incredible memories we’ve created together over the last decade.”

The final performance of The Whiskey Gentry will be accompanied by several special guests who will help get the crowd warmed up for this spirited evening. In addition, full details on the special guests along with comparative poster art will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Advance tickets for the 10th Annual Merry Y’alltide Celebration are on sale now, starting at $20. Based on availability, tickets may be available at the Variety Playhouse box office the day of the show. Tickets are available online at www.ticketfly.com.

This is an all ages show and doors open at 7:00 p.m. Furthermore, the 10th Annual Merry Y’alltide Celebration is presented by Zero Mile.

The Whiskey Gentry is (was) Lauren Morrow, Jason Morrow, Chesley Lowe, Sam Griffin, Michael Smith, Rurik Nunan, Kenny Lambert and Nico Lembo.

“Please Come Home For Christmas” – The Whiskey Gentry Live at Mary Todd Hairdressing Company

“Is It Snowing Where You Are?” – The Whiskey Gentry Live at Mary Todd Hairdressing Company

November 26, 2018
Celebrate ‘National Eat with a Friend Day’ Over Brunch in Atlanta

Brunch without booze is just breakfast, so what better way to celebrate the art of day drinking and noshing than with friends? On Sunday, November 25th, National Eat with a Friend Day, diners and imbibers have the perfect excuse to head to popular haunts like PARISH, TWO urban licks, Dantanna’s and Bistro Off Broad and explore mouthwatering brunch offerings with their besties including savory American breakfast fare, a build your own mimosa bar, bottomless Bloody Marys and much more.

Enjoy a Southern-Style Brunch at PARISH: The Brasserie and Neighborhood Café

Brunch enthusiasts can grab the crew and celebrate ‘National Eat with a Friend Day’ to the fullest on Sunday, November 25th with mouthwatering brunch bites created by Executive Chef Chavez Hernandez of PARISH: The Brasserie and Neighborhood Café. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hungry diners can toast to friendship at one of Atlanta’s top brunch spots and nosh on sweet and savory options such as the American Breakfast, the Bacon and Cheese Omelet, Shrimp and Grits, decadent French Toast, a Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll and much more. PARISH: The Brasserie and Neighborhood Café is located at 240 North Highland Avenue in Atlanta, Ga. For reservations and more information, call (404) 681-4434 or visit parishatl.com. In addition, stay connected on Twitter at @parishatl and Instagram at @parishinmanpark and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/parishatl/.

Enjoy American Brunch Fare at TWO urban licks

Rise, shine and brunch at TWO urban licks, the nationally acclaimed restaurant conveniently located on the Atlanta BeltLine, in honor of ‘National Eat with a Friend Day’ on Sunday, November 25th. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., revelers can bring their friends and enjoy signature dishes such as the Salmon Chips, Brisket Hash, Eggs Benedict created by Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi, while sipping on handcrafted brunch cocktails like the Bloody Maria, Fresh Peach Bellini, Micheladas and more. TWO urban licks is located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30306. To make a reservation, call (404) 522-4622 or visit twourbanlicks.com. In addition, stay connected on Twitter at @2urbanlicks and Instagram at @twourbanlicks and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TwoUrbanLicks/.

Enjoy a Build Your Own Mimosa Bar and Brunch Fare at Dantanna’s

Imbibers and diners alike can to fill up on a brunch of champions at Dantanna’s Buckhead in honor of ‘National Eat with a Friend Day’ on Sunday, November 25th. From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., patrons can dive into the new brunch menu created by Executive Chef Brad Parker and nosh on mouthwatering offerings like Eggs Dantanna’s Style, Crab Cakes and Benedict, Cured Salmon-Avocado Toast, while sipping on the ultimate brunch libations, including the Weekend Wake Up, Aperol Spritz, the Build Your Own Mimosa Bar, and mimosa flights. Dantanna’s Buckhead is at the Shops Around Lenox, 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE #304, Atlanta, GA 30326. Dantanna’s Downtown is at 1 CNN Center #269, Atlanta, GA 30303. For more information, visit www.dantannas.com or call (404) 760-8873. In addition, stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dantannas/.

Brunch Outside the City at Bistro Off Broad in Winder

Switch up the normal brunch routine and take a day trip outside the city to Winder, Georgia on ‘National Eat with a Friend Day’ to Bistro Off Broad. Featuring fresh local farm ingredients, Executive Chef Alex Friedman is known for his weekend brunch feasts including the La Boucherie and Eggs, Huevos Rancheros, Farmers Scramble and much more. Imbibers looking to take brunch up a notch can celebrate friendship while sipping on Bottomless Mimosas, Bellinis and Bloody Marys. Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 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. In addition, stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @bistrobroad and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bistro-Off-Broad.

November 24, 2018