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All-Day Rosé Brunchfest at Park Tavern Hosted by JEZEBEL Magazine’s Most Eligible

Pop endless bottles of rosé during the All-Day Rosé Brunchfest at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park hosted by JEZEBEL Magazine’s 20 Most Eligible Atlantans on Sunday, August 5, 2018.

Beginning at 12:30 p.m., brunch lovers can nosh on savory breakfast bowls; tater tots smothered and covered; toasted bagels served with cream cheese, cured salmon, and capers; a Krispy Kreme station with all the fixings including: whipped cream, strawberries and chocolate; a biscuit station with county ham and sausage; and much more. Patrons can also enjoy libations such as a selection of rosé, mimosas, Bloody Marys served with fresh cocktail shrimp and more, while enjoying a high energy live music performance by NAKD.

For ages 21 and up, General Admission tickets are available beginning at $15 and include two food or drink tickets. The All-Day Rosé VIP experience includes early entrance, all-day access to the Rosé Olmstead Room, an indoor bar featuring leather seating, air conditioning, indoor air-conditioned restrooms, six selections of bottomless rosé, and two food or drink tickets for $45. In addition, food station tickets will be available for purchase for $8 each.

Finally, to purchase tickets, visit, https://www.xorbia.com/events/parktavern/RoseBrunchfest2018. This event is rain or shine. For more information, visit www.parktavern.com.

July 31, 2018
Savi Provisions Celebrates The Grand Opening of Pharr Road Location in Buckhead

Celebrate the official grand opening of Savi Provisions in Buckhead on Pharr Road on Saturday July 28, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. during a high-energy, family-friendly block party.

Revered for its exceptional grocery offerings and wine and beer selection, the Pharr Road locale boasts an expanded market, café, a drive-thru serving Jittery Joe’s coffee, and helms Savi’s only full-service rooftop restaurant and bar, Rise & Revelry. Featuring outdoor covered seating, a retractable awning, expansive bar and plenty of patio seating with teak tables and sofas, Rise & Revelry also has an impressive menu consisting of chef-curated small plates, snacks, salads, sandwiches, bowls and more.

Not only will attendees be among the first to see the new rooftop hotspot during the grand opening festivities, but Savi is treating guests to wine, Absolut Vodka cocktail tastings and craft beer samples and more. Hungry patrons can also nosh on local offerings and sweet treats from King of Pops, ice cream from High Road, Savi’s signature sea salt cookies, and bites from Rise & Revelry while enjoying a live music performance by Coyote Anyway. With entertainment for the whole family inside and out, kids activities include a giant obstacle course, an appearance from Wonder Woman look-a-like, stilt walkers, a balloon artist, portrait painting and more.

Guests can also take advantage of an array of vendor giveaways and a raffle with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Farm Chastain at the Chastain Park Conservancy. The grand opening party is free to attend and all ages are welcome. For more about Savi Provisions, visit www.saviprovisions.com. For more information on Savi Pharr Road’s rooftop restaurant and bar, Rise & Revelry, visit www.riseandrevelry.com.

July 28, 2018
Toast to National Scotch Day at Atlas
On Friday, July 27th Atlas is celebrating National Scotch Day with new offerings.

Located in the St. Regis Atlanta and known for bringing unparalleled culinary experiences to the capital of the South, Atlas has quietly unveiled its new Legendary Cocktail menu to Atlas-insiders, loyal guests, and newcomers alike.

Yielding curated spirit options that parallel its unique, luxurious ambiance, Atlas’ Legendary Cocktail menu features premium liquors including:
- Macallan Rare Cask
- Don Julio 1942 Añejo Tequila
- Widow Jane Bourbon
Available for tasting before, during or after taking in Executive Chef Christopher Grossman’s culinary masterpieces in the dining room or diving into the Tavern at Atlas’ small plate menu, guests can take advantage of National Scotch Day with an exceptionally refreshing Legendary Rob Roy, made with Macallan Rare Cask, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, and Angostura Bitters.

Atlas also now serves premium liquor flights, packaged perfectly to provide imbibing guests a fun, creative tasting experience. Ideal for those that want to drink their dessert, guests will receive a 1/2 ounce sampling of each spirit (1 ounce doubles are also available) in an elegant, stemmed spirit glass. Enough to taste, savor and contemplate the spirits, Atlas offers: Scotch, Whiskey and Rye, Silver Tequilas, Aged Tequilas, Japanese Single Malts, Cognacs, Amaro, and Liqueur flights. With over 13 different flights listed on the menu, guests also have the opportunity to have an Atlas sommelier customize a flight based upon preferences and level of adventurousness.

~The Legendary Cocktail Menu at Atlas~

Legendary Rob Roy, $95
Macallan Rare Cask, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Angostura Bitters

Legendary Silver Margarita, $55
Casa Dragones Sipping Tequila, Cointreau, Lime, Egg White

Legendary Añejo Margarita, $48
Don Julio 1942 Añejo Tequila, Cointreau, Lime

Legendary Manhattan, $45
Widow Jane Bourbon, Cocchi Barolo Chinato, Angostura Bitters

Legendary Champagne Cocktail, $100
Krug Grande Cuvée Champagne, Pure Cane Sugar, Angostura Bitters

Legendary Old Fashioned, $144
Whistle Pig Boss Hog 4th Edition “Black Prince”, Pure Cane Sugar, Aqua Panna, Angostura Bitters

Legendary Sidecar, $400

Finally, for more information, visit atlasrestaurant.com or call (404) 600-6471. In addition, stay connected on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter at @AtlasBuckhead.
July 27, 2018
Where to Al Fresco Dine in Atlanta

Summer is in full swing and that means it’s time for outdoor lovers to dine al fresco. From Buckhead to Downtown to just off the Atlanta BeltLine, City Winery, Park Tavern, The Brasserie and Café at PARISH and Dantanna’s offer diners and imbibers the perfect al fresco, urban patio experiences.

Park Tavern

Enjoy Views of Piedmont Park at the Midtown Skyline on Park Tavern’s Patio
Located on the BeltLine and overlooking the breathtaking Midtown Atlanta skyline and Piedmont Park, diners, imbibers and park goers can relax and re-energize on Park Tavern’s expansive patio with menu favorites such as $2 fresh oysters, burgers,  tacos, salads and sandwiches as well as a full sushi bar serving a wide  variety of fresh sushi rolls, handcrafted beers brewed  on-site, a signature cocktails, new Frosé offerings and much more. Regularly named as one of Atlanta’s best patios and a favorite of Atlantans and visitors alike, Park Tavern’s patio is also dog-friendly and boasts plenty of seating, hi-definition, flat screen TVs, private cabanas and much more.

For more information, visit www.parktavern.com or call 404-249-0001. In addition, stay connected on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/parktavern and on Twitter and Instagram at @parktavern.

The Brasserie and Café at PARISH

Step Off the Atlanta BeltLine to PARISH: The Brasserie and Neighborhood Café’s Patio
After a jog or stroll along the Atlanta BeltLine, diners can nosh on mouthwatering bites created by Executive Chef Chavez Hernandez and hungry furry four-legged friends can chow down on PARISH’s brand new pooch dish, the Parish Fresh Dog entrée. A favorite neighborhood destination with a bustling patio ideal for people watching, PARISH features a diverse menu of inspired American cuisine, an inventive beverage program, and warm hospitality.

For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.parishatl.com or call 404.681.4434. Located at 240 N. Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307. In addition, stay connected on Twitter at @parishATL and Instagram at @ParishInmanPark and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/ParishFood-and-GoodsInman-Park.

City Winery

Wine Down on City Winery’s Urban, Dog-Friendly Patio
Boasting one of the largest, pet-friendly patios in the city, patrons can bring their furry four-legged friends to chow down on the Canine Cuisine menu at City Winery. Pups can feast on Haute Dawgs — Bite-sized pieces of plain hot dog; Puptite Steak & Eggs — Grassfed beef and two scrambled eggs; Make You Beg Chicken — Grilled chicken breast; Bone Appetit — three strips of crispy bacon, and more. Dogs, who might be equipped with accessories from companies like Dewel Pro, can also stay hydrated and beat Atlanta’s heat with dog-friendly wines including Chardognays, Zinfantails and Malbarks. Diners and imbibers are also invited to enjoy a compelling assortment of mouthwatering bites created by Executive Chef Nick Anderson and sip on unique, house-made wines by the glass or bottle.

For more information, call (404) 946-3791, or visit citywinery.com/atlanta. Located at Ponce City Market, 650 North Ave NE, Suite #201, Atlanta, GA 30308. In addition, stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @citywineryatl and Facebook at www.facebook.com/citywineryatl.

Dantanna’s

Dantanna’s Offers Two Expansive Outdoor Patios

Imbibers and diners can spend afternoons and evenings on Dantanna’s expansive patios at the restaurant’s Buckhead and Downtown locations. A favorite Atlanta dining and drinking staple, patrons can take in the sun-drenched surroundings while enjoying $.50 shrimp and $1 oysters from 4 to 6 p.m. every Monday through Friday. Imbibers can also cozy up on the patio and sip on half-priced local brews on Tuesdays and half-priced bottles of wine from Dantanna’s extensive wine list, available all day on Wednesdays.

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 and 404.522.8873 for Dantanna’s Downtown. In addition, stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.

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July 22, 2018
Cluck It. Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day with City Winery
After the 4th of July firework celebrations and backyard barbecues, fried chicken fanatics can keep the spirit of the holiday going with an All-American favorite, because this Friday, July 6th, is National Fried Chicken Day and City Winery has a mouthwatering, not-to-miss special to honor the occasion. One of the top selling dishes since its opening in 2016, over 15,500 pieces of fried chicken have been sold at City Winery – the restaurant, urban winery, private event space and intimate music venue located at Ponce City Market. Whether dining in the Barrel Room Restaurant or grabbing a bite to-go, Executive Chef Nick Anderson is serving up a National Fried Chicken Day special that includes 8 pieces of fried chicken, a quart of cole slaw, quart of potato salad, and 4 biscuits for $30.

City Winery’s Executive Chef Nick’s Fried Chicken Tips
1. Make extra because it will be worth it.
2. Brine the chicken, This is going to help keep it from drying out and keep it tasty.
3. Fry the chicken at 300 degrees for 10-14 minutes to make sure that it is properly cooked reaching an internal temp of 160F.
4. Bread the chicken twice. Bread it once, then let it become sticky, then bread it one more time before frying it.
Chef Nick’s Fried Chicken Brine Recipe

Ingredients

8 oz Buttermilk
1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
3 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
1 Tablespoon Adobo
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
3 Tablespoon ap Flour
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
3 oz Dill Pickle Juice

Instructions
– Blend everything together in a bowl with a whisk and then pour over the chicken before breading and fry. Chef Nick suggests letting it sit for 12 – 24 hours.
– Use salt and pepper in the flour for the dredge. Put the first dredged chicken on a cookie sheet for an hour. After that hour, then dredge one more time and fry at 300 degrees for 12-14 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

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.
July 6, 2018
Let Freedom Ring! Where to Celebrate the Fourth of July in ATL

Fourth of July festivities are right around the corner and some of Atlanta’s favorite local haunts are gearing up to celebrate the stars and stripes. From a fiery brunch on the BeltLine at TWO urban licks and PARISH, to a celebration before the fireworks at City Winery, an All-American menu at Dantanna’s and much more, revelers can celebrate Independence Day in a number of unforgettable ways throughout the city.

Join City Winery for a Patio Party Before the Fireworks

Before fireworks light up the sky across Atlanta, City Winery at Ponce City Market is hosting a 4th of July party on its expansive patio from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. A family-friendly event where dogs are welcome, the popular urban winery, restaurant and intimate music venue invites guests to enjoy a fun-filled day featuring live music with Sailing to Denver and Ivory Williams, festive food specials and more.

In addition to the full menu, Executive Chef Nick Anderson is firing up the Big Green Eggs and cooking made-to-order pizzas for $16. He’ll also be serving a special BBQ basket for $20 that includes a full rack of spare ribs, potato salad, broccoli salad and cornbread. Four-legged patrons can also get in on the Independence Day festivities and sink their teeth in City Winery’s Canine Cuisine menu while slurping up dog-friendly wines including CharDOGnays, ZinfanTails and MalBarks. Partygoers can also snack on house-made sweet or savory popcorn during the patio party and pick up a wine growler and healthy hiya snacks to go when it’s time to watch fireworks. Historic 4th Ward Park is just across the street.

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. In addition, stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @citywineryatl and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/citywineryatl.

Head to Dantanna’s for All-American Fourth of July Specials

Dantanna’s is celebrating Fourth of July with classic All-American specials including hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad, and more. Hungry diners can even nosh on a BBQ Pork Plate, featuring shredded pork shoulder, house-made barbecue sauce, Texas toast, fried onion and coleslaw, or a half rack of St. Louis ribs served with fresh corn on the cob. Dantanna’s full menu, featuring additional American classics from steaks and burgers to salads and seafood, will also be available.

Dantanna’s Buckhead is located at 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 for the Buckhead location or 404.522.8873 for the Downtown location. In addition, stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.

Celebrate the Red, White and Blue on the BeltLine at PARISH and TWO

Get a head start on Fourth of July festivities at The Neighborhood Café and Brasserie at PARISH and TWO urban licks with a special brunch. Featuring a hearty and flavorsome menu created by Executive Chef Chavez Hernandez, brunch lovers can get patriotic and celebrate Independence Day with favorites like the American Breakfast – scrambled eggs, a choice of country sausage or applewood smoked bacon, grits or potatoes and a biscuit; The Burger – grass fed beef, benton’s bacon jam, dijonaise, grilled onion, cheddar and house cut fries; Chicken and Waffles – fried chicken, blueberry waffle, Sriracha butter and peanuts, and much more at PARISH.

With inspired, familiar American food, an inventive beverage program, and warm hospitality, The Neighborhood Café will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and The Brasserie will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PARISH will be closed for dinner. For more information or to make reservations, call 404.681.4434 or visit parishatl.com. PARISH is located at N. Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307. Stay connected on Twitter at @parishATL and Instagram at @ParishInmanPark and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/ParishFood-and-GoodsInman-Park.

Hungry revelers can also visit TWO urban licks for a fiery July 4th brunch created by Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi. Available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests can take advantage of classics such as the Two Eggs Any Style – crispy brunch potatoes and hickory smoked bacon; Crispy Chicken Biscuit – scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, buttermilk biscuit, and brunch potatoes; Eggs Benedict – smoked hog, poached eggs, charred onion hollandaise, and brunch potatoes, and much more at TWO.

Open only for brunch on July 4th, TWO will be closed for dinner. To make a reservation, call 404.522.4622 or visit twourbanlicks.com. Located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30306. In addition, stay connected on Twitter at @2urbanlicks and Instagram at @TwoUrbanLicks and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TwoUrbanLicks/.

Park Tavern Hosts the Atlanta Track Club Official Post Peachtree Road Race Party

Atlanta Track Club members and patrons alike can enjoy a post AJC Peachtree Road Race celebration at Park Tavern on July 4th. Revelers can refuel and nosh on power bagels, fresh fruit and other signature breakfast dishes courtesy of Einstein Bros. Bagels. Capturing all the fun, 680 The Fan will be on site broadcasting a live show. To cool down, members that are ages 21 and up will receive a complimentary Yuengling Light Lager.

To enter the Post-Race Member Party, each Atlanta Track Member must present a member key fob, a neon yellow wristband provided by the Atlanta Track Club or a race number printed with the words ‘Post Race Party.’ Non-members are invited to register on Monday, July 2nd or Tuesday, July 3rd at the Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo. Ages 21+ must bring an ID. Ages 20 and under can attend the post-race celebration when accompanied by a parent. For more information, visit www.parktavern.com or call 404.249.0001. In addition, stay connected on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ParkTavern and on Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter @parktavern.

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July 2, 2018