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Raise a Stein & Celebrate Oktoberfest at Max Lager’s

Revelers are invited to break out their lederhosen and dirndls in honor of Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery’s annual Oktoberfest celebration from Saturday, September 21, 2019 to Sunday, October 6, 2019.

Located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, the century-old brick, and beamed brewpub will be serving up a specialty Oktoberfest menu created by Executive Chef Timothy Magee featuring German-inspired dishes including…

Brezel – a soft pretzel served with warm beer cheese made with Max Lager’s craft beer

Bierwurst – beer brats made with Max Lager’s specialty Oktoberfest beer, Max Fest, and served with grainy mustard and toasted bread

Schweineschnitzle – pork schnitzel topped with lemon and capers, spätzle, red cabbage kraut, and crusty pumpernickel

Wurst Sandwich – beer brats on a hoagie with red cabbage kraut and grainy mustard

Hendl – fire-roasted half chicken with spätzle, red cabbage kraut and chicken jus

Gebrannte Mandeln – candied almonds served in a paper cone

Kaiserschmarren, a,k.a. a “king’s mess” – a destroyed pancake made with almonds, raisins, and topped with a tart fruit compote.

Brewed just for the occasion, beer lovers can also sip on Max Lager’s specialty Märzen style lager, MaxFest Bier, that casts earthy malt aromas and toasted caramel notes. For more information or to make a reservation call (404) 525-4400, or visit https://maxlagers.com.

September 21, 2019
MEAT UP at STK Atlanta on Mondays

Known for it’s high-energy atmosphere and exceptional, signature and seasonal offerings, STK Atlanta is dishing out the best of both worlds with its new weekly offer, MEAT UP Mondays.

Surf and turf lovers can slice into an 8 oz. Filet and Lobster Tail for $59, while sipping on $9 glasses of Sterling Vitner Pinot Noir or Sterling Vitner Chardonnay. Diners can also savor STK’s full dinner menu featuring reimagined classic American  cuisine with signature dishes like bite-sized Lil’ BRGs made with Wagyu beef, Lobster Mac & Cheese, seafood platters, an array of cooked-to-perfection filets, and delectable sides.

The popular Midtown hotspot will also be serving up their classic cocktails including the Cucumber Stiletto, Not Your Daddy’s Manhattan, Strawberry Cobbler and much more. STK Atlanta is located at 1075 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta on the corner of Peachtree and 12th Street in the 12th & Midtown development. For more information or to make  a reservation, visit  https://stksteakhouse.com/venues/atlanta or call  404-793-0144.

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September 10, 2019
Red, Red Wine! Where to Celebrate National Red Wine Day in Atlanta

It’s no coincidence that National Red Wine day falls on a Wednesday this year! On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, wine lovers are invited to sing UB40’s classic song “Red, Red Wine,” while swirling around some of the best wine deals Atlanta has to offer in honor of National Red Wine Day. From Dantanna’s, STK Atlanta, Bistro Off Broad and Park Tavern, imbibers can raise a glass or bottle to toast to the wine-infused holiday. I recommend trying Renieri Invetro if you’re looking for a delicious wine you haven’t tried before, you can learn more about this wine on Make A Dish’s website.

Sip on Half Off Bottles of Red Wine at Dantanna’s

Wine lovers looking to celebrate National Red Wine Day on Wednesday, August 28th are invited to Dantanna’s to enjoy a wide selection of half-priced bottles of red wine all day long. With locations in Buckhead and Downtown, patrons can grab a spot on their expansive, dog-friendly patios and sip on a premium selection of red wine offerings from the expansive wine menu. From light-bodied pinot noirs to aromatic cabernet sauvignons, guests can celebrate the holiday to the fullest.

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 the Buckhead location or 404.522.8873 for the Downtown location. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.

Unwine with Half-Priced Bottles of Red Wine at Bistro Off Broad

Combining casual chic and historic elegance, wine connoisseurs can take their taste buds outside of the perimeter  to  Winder, GA, to unwind with half-priced bottles of red wine with the purchase of an entrée. In honor of National Red Wine Day on Wednesday, August 28th, Executive Chef Alex Friedman’s will also be creating a specially dish that pairs perfectly with a bottle of red wine. Featuring Grilled Antelope served with horseradish marinade, patatas braves, charred rapini, creme fraiche and 15 year balsamic, this delectable farm-to-table dish will have diners toasting to the occasion. 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/.

Sip and Socialize at STK Atlanta’s Social Hour

Midtown’s sexiest steak and seafood spot, STK Atlanta invites guests to sip and socialize in honor of National Red Wine Day on Wednesday, August 28th with ripe black and red cherry notes from JUSTIN’s full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon for $6. Available at its high-energy bar and lounge from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., diners and imbibers are also invited to enjoy an array of wallet-friendly food specials from their Social Hour Menu including signature Lil’ BRGs served with truffle  fries, tater tots, Watermelon, Feta & Olive Bites and  Chimichurri Hummus & Pita Crisps for $5 each; $6 select wines;  select  specialty  cocktails, Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Bone In Filet Lollipops  and the daily ceviche tostada for $7 each; and $8 jalapeño cheddar grit croquettes, shrimp cocktail, and tuna tartare tacos.

For  more information or to make a reservation,  visit stksteakhouse.com/venues/atlanta or call  404-793-0144.  STK Atlanta  is located at 1075 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta on the corner of  Peachtree and 12th Street in the 12th & Midtown development. Stay connected on Twitter and @eatstk #stkatlanta. 

Enjoy Wine and Sangria Specials at Park Tavern

After a long day at work, diners and imbibers are invited to uncork and unwind on Park Tavern’s expansive, pet-friendly patio in honor of National Red Wine Day on Wednesday, August 28t. Located right off the Atlanta BeltLine and overlooking the Midtown Atlanta skyline, wine lovers can sip and swirl half-priced bottles of wine or half-priced sangria from 9 p.m. to midnight. Ideal for pairing, guests can enjoy menu favorites including $2 fresh oysters, steakburgers, fresh sushi flown in from Hawaii, tacos and much more.

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, Instagram, and Snapchat at @parktavern.

August 28, 2019
Dragon Con Parade Patio Party & Brunch Buffet at White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails

Science fiction fanatics, super hero junkies and avid comic book readers alike are invited to don their favorite cosplay attire Labor Day weekend during a special Dragon Con Parade Patio Party at White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails on Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta on Peachtree Street, the patio party will feature a fantastic view of the high-energy parade along with mouthwatering passed appetizers and two alcoholic drink tickets for $50 per person and $30 for attendees ages 21 and under. Revelers looking to continue celebrating the weekend of fandom can dive into a special Dragon Con Brunch Buffet on Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $55 a person.

To make reservations and purchase tickets to White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails Dragon Con Patio Party and/or Brunch Buffet, visit https://www.freshtix.com/events/dragoncon-patio-party–brunch-buffet. To make reservations for the Dragon Con Sunday Brunch Buffet, visit https://www.freshtix.com/events/dragoncon-patio-party–brunch-buffet-2. For additional information about White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails, visit whiteoakkitchen.com or call (404) 524-7200.

August 19, 2019
Live Music Lineup Revealed for Grant Park Summer Shade Festival

The Grant Park Conservancy has revealed the live music lineup and schedule for the 17^th annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25, 2019. Earning a reputation as a must-attend event to see some of the hottest up-and-coming bands, local talent and notable favorites, festival goers are invited to watch two days of nonstop high-energy performances. Featuring a diverse lineup for all tastes, 2019 artists include Blair Crimmins, Stripped, Cicada Rhythm, Common Ground, Old Ceremony, Mafia do Samba, ASH, R.A.H and many more.

Produced by and benefiting the Grant Park Conservancy, the 2019 Grant Park Summer Shade Festival is open to all ages and free to attend. In addition to the impressive music lineup, this year’s festival will also have an expansive artist market, a Kids Zone presented by Grant Park Parents Network, the annual Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5K, a diverse selection of local food trucks, wine, frosty beers, craft cocktails and more.

Additionally, tickets are now available for the exclusive VIP Lounge. Attendees are invited to relax in a private tent and enjoy complimentary food from a local caterer, premium wines, Monday Night Brewing craft beer, and the Signature Summer Shade Cocktail served in a souvenir cup. Guests are also invited to enjoy private, air-conditioned restrooms, misting stations, lounge seating. Both single day and weekend VIP tickets are available for purchase at www.summershadefestival.org/vip.

2019 Grant Park Summer Shade Cherokee Stage

Saturday, August 24th

10:30 a.m. Yoga

12:00 p.m. Pharr

1:00 p.m. Yes Ma’am

1:55 p.m. Jimmy Galloway

2:50 p.m. COT Band

4:05 p.m. R.A.H

5:00 p.m. ASH

6:00 p.m. Mafia do Samba

7:00 p.m. Common Ground

8:30 p.m. Stripped

Sunday, August 25th

12:00 p.m. Brother Moon

1:15 p.m. Captain Crimmins

2:25 p.m. Old Ceremony

3:50 p.m. Cicada Rhythm

5:10 p.m. Blair Crimmins

For the most up to date information about the 17^th annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival and additional details, visit www.summershadefestival.org. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @GPSummerShade and Facebook at www.facebook.com/SummerShadeFestival.

August 17, 2019
Wildwood Revival Announces Workshop & Experience Schedule

Already setting the stage with a thoughtfully curated lineup announced earlier this Summer, Wildwood Revival is living up to its moniker as the “anti-festival” going beyond the music and announcing the schedule for the sixth annual event’s workshops and experiences.

Ranging from a Gospel brunch where you can bring your instrument to a kayak river excursions, grilling demos, yoga, an artisan market and more. And while select experiences and workshops come free as a part of your ticket, there is limited space to certain activities, and Wildwood Revival ticket holders are encouraged to sign up in advance. A full list, with descriptions and sign up links, of workshops and experiences can be found at wildwoodrevival.com/experience.

THE LINEUP: Lucinda Williams, Shovels & Rope, Mandolin Orange, Son Volt, Langhorne Slim and The Lost at Last Band, Rayland Baxter, Rebirth Brass Band, The Texas Gentlemen, Charley Crockett, Lilly Hiatt, T. Hardy Morris, Super Doppler, Cedric Burnside, Illiterate Light, Revel in Dimes, and Georgia Mountain String Band. Performers take the stage in the Pecan Grove as well as inside the farm’s open-air barn. Beyond the stage lights, there are late-night picking sessions around the campfire where the best stories are often sung.

THE EXPERIENCES: Camping via tent, camper trailers or RV, a dance party to wrap up the festival on night two, a selection of local food and craft beer, an artisan market meets cultural revival, featuring handcrafted leatherwood, unique jewelry, vintage clothing, herbal apothecary, kitchen wares, modern-folk pop art, magic performance, tintype antique photography, yoga, a spectacle of badassery with purpose known as South East Women Wrestlers, all our favorite B’s with the Bluegrass brunch- booze, biscuits and banjos courtesy of Georgia Mountain String Band, guided river expeditions and the Gospel Brunch for One and All, featuring a host of the weekend’s artists and even you (bring your instrument).

THE WORKSHOPS: ASW Distillery tasting, featuring Fiddler Bourbon, Resurgens Rye, Duality Double Malt, Tire Fire Single Malt, and Armour & Oak Apple Brandy (free), Creature Comforts’ Taste of the South bottle collection tasting (free), Fire + Flavor Grill Experience, featuring Chef Patrick Fosgate (free), carry your positive affirmations on your wrist by making your own Mala bracelet ( $20), explore the world of herbal infusions with Cedarhill Homestead ($15), craft your own path to relaxation with an herbal bath bomb class ($15), learn about the healing properties of native plants and have a place to hang them on an herb drying mobile ($15) a portion of the proceeds will be donated to United Plant Savers, and take your mixology game from the Garden to the Glass when Cherokee Moon Mixology brings botanically-inspired cocktails, featuring Cathead Distillery and other spirits home ($15).

Celebrating what’s old is new again, Wildwood Revival embraces its history as a cultural revival; making it a true antithesis to what people have come to think of festivals. The intimate gathering is returning September 27th through 29th on historic Cloverleaf Farm just outside of Athens, Georgia. All ticket options to Wildwood Revival include three full days of music and are still available. VIP tickets include access to a 7,000- square foot Antebellum Mansion that includes gourmet catered meals, complimentary alcohol, private restrooms, and an outdoor courtyard. The farm opens Friday at 12 p.m. and music starts at 4 p.m. Tickets start at $92. To purchase tickets, visit https://wildwoodrevival.com/tickets. Stay connected via Instagram and Twitter at @wildwoodrevival and Facebook at www.facebook.com/wildwoodrevival.

August 15, 2019