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  • Dantanna’s Announces New Bubbles, Bloodies and Brunch Menu

    Dantanna’s Announces New Bubbles, Bloodies and Brunch Menu

    Dantanna’s has launched a new Bubbles, Bloodies and Brunch menu at its popular Buckhead location. Created by Executive Chef Brad Parker, a veteran of Dantanna’s who recently took over the helm of the kitchen, his new, expansive brunch menu is ideal for those looking to imbibe and dine during the weekends while watching their favorite sports team, catching up with friends and more.

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    Available every Saturday and Sunday until 5 p.m., Dantanna’s Bubbles, Bloodies and Brunch Menu is inspired by Chef Parker’s passion to create memorable dining experiences centered around delicious American cuisine featuring the highest quality ingredients. 

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    To help diners get in the spirit of their new brunch, Dantanna’s has a build your own mimosa bar where imbibers can choose a split of Chandon Brut, Sweet Star or Sparkling Rosé and create their own masterpiece with a selection of juices, purées and fresh fruit. New brunch cocktails like the Weekend Wake Up, French Tickler, Aperol Spritz and mimosa flights have already become fast favorites, in addition to Dantanna’s already impressive craft beer selection and wine list.   

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    On the cusp of celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Buckhead location, traditional brunch and lunch items, from Eggs Dantanna’s Style and Crab Cakes Benedict to burgers, sandwiches and salads, will still hold court along with a bevy of new offerings. 

    A sampling from the new Bubbles, Bloodies and Brunch Menu includes: 

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    Monkey Bread — sweet dough rolled in cinnamon sugar, baked pull-apart style with sugar glaze; Heirloom Tomato Panzanella — heirloom tomatoes and crispy bread tossed with balsamic reduction, sherry vinegar, red onion, extra virgin olive oil and torn basil;

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    Cured Salmon-Avocado Toast — house cured salmon over wheat bread with smashed avocado and topped with a sunny side up egg and everything seasoning; and House-made Granola — oats, dried and fresh fruit, roasted nuts and Greek yogurt.

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    Open daily for lunch, dinner, late night, and brunch on the weekends, Dantanna’s Buckhead is open from Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Dantanna’s Buckhead also offers daily specials including a Shuck and Shell Appy Hour featuring $1 raw oysters and $.50 peel and eat shrimp from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Monday through Friday; half priced high gravity beers every Tuesday; and half priced bottles of wine every Wednesday. Finally, for more information or to make a reservation, please call Dantanna’s Buckhead at (404) 760-8873 or visit www.dantannas.com.

  • Enjoy A Little Festival Fun at the Chastain Park Fall Arts & Crafts Festival

    Enjoy A Little Festival Fun at the Chastain Park Fall Arts & Crafts Festival

    The tenth annual Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival presented by The Atlanta Foundation For Public Spaces returns to picturesque Chastain Park in Buckhead on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 3-4, 2018.

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    Featuring more than 185 talented painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more, the festival will transform Chastain Park into an expansive outdoor art gallery.

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    Festival goers have the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, participate in hands-on art activities and enjoy live acoustic performances while taking in breathtaking fall scenery. The award-winning, two-day festival will also have a children’s area in the adjacent green space, gourmet food trucks with healthy alternatives and beverages and more.

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    The festival is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome.  For more information about the festival, please visit www.chastainparkartsfestival.com or www.affps.com.

  • It’s Fall, Y’all! City Winery Launches New Seasonal Menu

    It’s Fall, Y’all! City Winery Launches New Seasonal Menu

    City Winery, a restaurant, urban winery, private event space and intimate music venue, has unveiled a new seasonal culinary 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 dishes perfect for fall and winter.

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    While the leaves are changing, City Winery invites guests to explore rich, robust autumn dishes, 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.

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    Featuring vegan, vegetarian and gluten free offerings for all patrons, City Winery’s new lunch and dinner menus welcome an array of seasonal soups and salads, large plates, small plates, flatbreads, and sweets. Salads include: Grilled Head of Romaine — Candied Pecans, Bosc Pear, Goat Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette; Bibb Lettuce and Prosciutto — Ricotta, Clementine, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Fig-Balsamic.

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    Small plates include: City Winery Deviled Eggs — Turmeric Aioli, Fried Capers, Tobiko Roe; Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Risotto Balls — Pepita Sauce; Braised Duck Tacos — Hudson Valley Duck, Guacamatillo Salsa, Cabbage Slaw, Corn Tortilla. Large Plates include: Seasonal Farro “Risotto” — Butternut Squash, Black Kale, Pumpkin Seeds; Ricotta Raviolo — Tomato, Broccolini, Smoked Mozzarella Toasted Breadcrumbs; Shrimp Piri Piri — Pepper Sauce, Couscous Salad. Made in house with residual yeast leftover from City Winery’s  winemaking process, the Flatbreads include: Baked Eggplant — Crushed Tomatoes, Pecorino, Ricotta; and a special Seasonal Culinary Selection.

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    Those with a sweet tooth can take advantage of the Chocolate Mousse — Milk Chocolate and Matcha Crumble; Olive Oil Cake — Pistachio Gelato, Blood Orange Marmalade; and a daily house-made Sorbet Gelato.

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    Imbibers can also take advantage of City Winery’s extensive wine list, including wines on tap, wine flights, and wines available by the glass, growler and bottle, handcrafted cocktails created by Beverage Director JR Smith, frosty beers and much more. City Winery is located at 650 North Avenue NE, Suite #201, Atlanta, GA 30308. Finally, for more information or to make a reservation, visit www.citywinery.com/atlanta or call 404-946-3791.

  • Fall into the Fall Festival on Ponce This Weekend

    Fall into the Fall Festival on Ponce This Weekend

    The tenth annual Fall Festival on Ponce hosted by The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces will be held on Saturday, October 20 and Sunday, October 21, 2018, in Atlanta’s historic Olmsted Linear Park.

    It’s fall festival season, who’s ready?

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    Designed by one of America’s most celebrated landscape architects, Fredrick Olmsted, Sr., the park was carefully restored by the Olmsted Linear Park Alliance and will feature over 125 displays of local and regional fine art and crafts during the annual two-day event.

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    Festival goers can also enjoy local gourmet food trucks, beverages, a children’s area, live, acoustic music and more.  The event is free to attend, open to all ages and dogs are welcome.

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    For more information about the festival, please visit www.festivalonponce.com or www.affps.com. Finally, for other happenings around Atlanta, visit https://prettysouthern.com/.

  • Park Tavern Presents Fall Brunchfest in the Park

    Park Tavern Presents Fall Brunchfest in the Park

    There’s no better time to celebrate the art of brunching than during Park Tavern’s Fall Brunchfest in the Park on Sunday, October 21, 2018.

    Bloody Marys, Bottomless Mimosas, Champagne, Mouthwatering Brunch Fare and More!

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    Beginning at 12 p.m., brunch lovers are invited to descend upon the iconic Atlanta institution located in bustling Piedmont Park and indulge in an array of savory and sweet offerings in addition to sipping bottomless mimosas, Bloody Marys with cocktail shrimp, Domaine Ste. Michelle Champagne and Rosé, craft beers, a wide variety of wines, signature handcrafted cocktails and more.
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    Fall Brunchfest goers can enjoy savory breakfast bowls served with freshly scrambled eggs; a Krispy Kreme station with all the fixings including: whipped cream, strawberries and chocolate; a biscuit station with country ham and sausage; a tater tot station smothered and covered with a variety of toppings; a toasted bagel and cream cheese station with cured salmon, capers and onions; and Park Tavern’s signature raw and special baked oysters.
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    Park Tavern’s Fall Brunchfest in the Park is for ages 21 and up.  General Admission tickets are available beginning at $15 and include entry to the event, entertainment for the day, and two food or drink tickets. The Bottomless Mimosa Brunch experience includes entry to the event, bottomless mimosas, and two food or drink tickets for $40. Additional food station tickets will be available for purchase for $7 each. To purchase tickets, visit www.parktavern.com/events/brunchfest.  This event is rain or shine. For more information, visit www.parktavern.com or call 404.249.0001. 

     

  • Kick Off Oktoberfest at Bistro Off Broad

    Kick Off Oktoberfest at Bistro Off Broad

    Guten Tag! Partygoers can kick off Oktoberfest festivities by visiting Bistro Off Broad for a special Oktoberfest dinner on Thursday, October 18th.

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    Serving a bevy of German-inspired dishes on the chef-curated buffet created by Executive Chef Alex Friedman, patrons can take advantage of a mouthwatering menu from Bistro Off Broad:

    Appetizers: Fondue — Beer and Cheese Fondue with Vegetables and Bread; Brezel — Sour Dough Soft Pretzels with House Made Mustard; Kartoffelkroketten – Sauerkraut Ham Croquette; Obazda – Camembert and Beer Spread. Beilagen

    Side Dishes: Sauerkraut — Fermented Cabbage; Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat – German Potato Salad; Spaetzel – Butter Fried Dumpling Noodles; Grüne Bohnen — Green Beans; Rotkohl – Braised Red Cabbage.  Hauptgericht

    Entrees: Bratwurst – German Sausage; Jagerschnitzel – Fried Pork Cutlets wint Mushroom Gravy; Sauerbraten – Brisket Pot Roast; Knackwurst – German Smoked Sausage.

    Dessert: Apfelstrudel – Apple Strudel.

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    Tickets are available for $25 per person, plus applicable fees. Specialty cocktails, beers and wines will be available for an additional charge. Reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, call (678) 963-5517 or e-mail bistrobroad@outlook.com. Finally, for other happenings around Atlanta, visit https://prettysouthern.com/.