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Where to Treat Mom This Mother’s Day in Atlanta

When it’s time to celebrate moms and show her how much she means to us, Atlanta’s top dining spots provide an array of options, from special brunches to delectable dinners, to ensure Mother’s Day will be deliciously unforgettable.

Atlas Offers Complimentary Bubbly for Moms

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special dinner at Atlas. Moms will be treated to a complimentary glass of bubbly and are invited to enjoy a spectacular three-course prix fixe menu for $65 per person created just for the occasion by Executive Chef Christopher Grossman and Pasty Chef Christian Castillo. The full chef-driven dinner menu, which changes daily, will also be available. Atlas also recently welcomed back its acclaimed art installation featuring 30 pieces from esteemed artists including Foujita, Monet, Chagall, Modigliani and Soutine. The restaurant’s impressive gallery of 20th century artwork has been hand-selected from The Lewis Collection, one of the largest private art collections in the world. Located within the St. Regis Atlanta, Atlas celebrates the very best in seasonal American cuisine combined with European influences. With a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms, this chef-driven restaurant brings unparalleled culinary experiences to the capital of the South.

For more information or to make a reservation, visit atlasrestaurant.com. Located at the St. Regis Atlanta at 88 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. In addition, stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @AtlasBuckhead and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AtlasBuckhead/.

City Winery Celebrates Mother’s Day With a Custom Wine Bottle and Jazz & Blues Brunch

On Sunday, May 13th, patrons can visit City Winery for special Mother’s Day celebration featuring jazz, blues, and a plethora of food and drinks. Guests can take advantage of an à la carte brunch menu in the venue, as well as live entertainment from Julie Dexter and special guest Kebbi Williams. For those unfamiliar, Julie Dexter is a soulful jazz vocalist and winner of the Afro Caribbean Soul of Jazz Award at the Black Women in Jazz Awards. She has shared the stage with artists such as Jill Scott, Ledisi, and Maxi Priest (who will be performing at City Winery on June 26th). Kebbi Williams can be seen playing with Outkast, Mos Def, Bilal, Derek Trucks, and many others.

As if that wasn’t enough, City Winery has also added a extra special treat just for moms. Available for purchase during the show (as well as throughout the day in the restaurant) will be a custom-labeled “Happy Mother’s Day” bottle of a 2017 rosé of syrah. The bottle can be purchased at City Winery for $20. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and the show is from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets for City Winery’s Jazz & Blues Brunch are available for $20, tax, fees and and gratuity are not included. Located at 650 North Avenue NE, Suite #201, Atlanta, GA 30308. For more information on City Winery, call 404-946-3791 or visit www.citywinery.com/atlanta.

STK Atlanta Treats Moms to a Boozy Brunch

STK Atlanta is taking Mother’s Day to the next level on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Open from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m just for the occasion, Midtown’s sexiest steak and seafood house will be treating moms to a specialty brunch including signature dishes such as: King Crab Benedict — Poached Eggs, Cajun Hollandaise; Steak & Legs — Dry-Aged Strip, Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes; Lobster and King Crab Omelet — Caviar, Small Salad or Potatoes; Short Rib Hash & Eggs — Poached Eggs, Cajun Hollandaise, Wild Salmon — Pea Purée, Torn Herbs, Truffle, and much more.

Moms can also take advantage of STK’s selection of hand-selected champagnes, wines, signature cocktails and just time in for spring. STK will also be serving specialty boozy frozen beverages. Of course, STK’s regular menu featuring reimagined classic American  cuisine with signature dishes like bite-sized Lil’ BRGs made with Wagyu beef,  Lobster Mac & Cheese, seafood platters, and array of cooked-to-perfection filets, mouthwatering sirloins, and delectable sides will also be available.

For more information or to make a reservation for the Dining Room, visit http://togrp.com/venue/stk-atlanta/ or call 404-793-0144. Located at 1075 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta on the corner of Peachtree and 12th Streets in the 12th & Midtown development. Also, stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @eatstk #stkatlanta.

Park Tavern in Piedmont Park’s Mother’s Day Brunch

On Sunday May 13, 2018, Park Tavern will once again host an unforgettable Mother’s Day brunch on its expansive patio overlooking picturesque Piedmont Park. One of its most popular annual events, guests can celebrate Mom while enjoying an exuberant buffet that features chef-attended omelet, French Toast and carving stations in addition to traditional favorites like Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, Applewood-smoked bacon and sausage, cheese grits, sweet potato soufflé, assorted muffins, biscuits, and rolls, salads, and much more.

Brunch is $34.95 for adults, $14.95 for children 7 years and older, and free for children 6 years and under. This price includes an assorted brunch, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages – all in the perfect setting overlooking Piedmont Park and the Midtown skyline. At 7 p.m., families can also take advantage of Park Tavern’s summer concert series, Sunset Sessions, featuring free, live music performances from the The Get Right Band and more.

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

Dantanna’s Offers Bottomless Mimosas and Free Dessert This Mother’s Day

With two convenient locations, Buckhead and Downtown, Dantanna’s is celebrating moms this Mother’s Day with a special treat. On Sunday, May 13th, moms are invited to enjoy a brunch menu created just for Mother’s Day by Dantanna’s very own Chef Monique Barrow, along with a complimentary dessert. As if that wasn’t enough, moms can also take take advantage of bottomless mimosas from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., while enjoying a delectable brunch.

The Buckhead location will also have it’s full brunch menu available, which includes favorites like: Shirred Eggs in Tulips – two eggs baked in crepes with Maine lobster, shrimp and crawfish in brandy-lobster cream sauce; served with asparagus; Three Little Pigs – fried Niman Ranch pork scallopine, griddle honey ham and apple wood smoked bacon on toasted Kaiser bun with dijon aioli; and Oysters Rockefeller and Eggs – two poached eggs on flash fried oysters and Sambuca creamed spinach topped with sauce hollandaise and chopped apple wood smoked bacon.

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. Also, for more information visit www.dantannas.com or call 404.705.8873. Also, stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.

Photo Booths, Brunch, Dinner & More with Concentrics Restaurants!

What does Mom always want? A current family photo, of course! This Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13th, Concentrics Restaurants will be featuring a complimentary photo booth at TWO Urban Licks, TAP, The Brasserie at PARISH, ROOM at Twelve, and ALLORA during brunch to capture the moment. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests will be able to print off photos, and even add them to their favorite social media sites at no cost. For more information, visit their website.

TWO urban licks Serves a Fiery Mother’s Day Brunch

Moms and hungry guests can visit TWO urban licks for live music and a fiery Mother’s Day brunch created by Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located conveniently on the Atlanta BeltLine in the Old Fourth Ward, families looking for a later celebration can also take advantage of a special Mother’s Day dinner that will be served from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

To make a reservation, call 404.522.4622 or visit twourbanlicks.com. Located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30306. Also, stay connected on Twitter at @2urbanlicks and Instagram at @TwoUrbanLicks and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TwoUrbanLicks/.

Head to TAP for Brunch or Dinner with Mom

Whether brunch or dinner is her style, TAP has moms covered this Mother’s Day. The standout Midtown spot known for seasonally-driven, innovative comfort food, its extensive international beer list and innovative barrel wine program is hosting a special brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 13th. To make a reservation or for more information call 404.347.2220 or visit tapat1181.com. Located at 1180 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA. Also, stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @TAPat1180 and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tapat1180.

Mom Can Start Her Day with Brunch at The Brasserie at PARISH

Head to The Brasserie at PARISH to get an early start on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13th. Featuring a mouthwatering menu, brunch lovers can celebrate Mom from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. With inspired familiar American food, an inventive beverage program, and warm hospitality, PARISH will also be serving a Mother’s Day dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

For more information or to make reservations, call 404.681.4434 or visit parishatl.com. Located at 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.

Treat Mom to a an Italian Meal at ALLORA

ALLORA is offering moms a delectable brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 pm. this Mother’s Day. Also, ALLORA is going to feature an array of specials created just for the occasion from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Located in the TWELVE Hotel Midtown at 361 17th Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30363. Complimentary valet up to three hours and two hours free parking in the parking deck are available. For more information or to make a reservation, call 404.961.7370 or visit www.alloraatl.com. In addition, stay connected on Twitter and Instagram @alloraatl and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/alloraatl.com.

Give Mom a Day on the Town at ROOM at Twelve

This Mother’s Day, ROOM has whipped up a specialty brunch to make Mom feel as extraordinary as she deserves. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. To make a reservation, call 404.418.1250 or visit roomattwelve.com. Located at 400 W Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30308. In addition, stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @roomattwelve and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/roomattwelve/.

Southern Kitchen’s Expert Mother’s Day Gift Picks

Looking for that little something extra to make Mother’s Day even sweeter? The entertaining experts of Southern Kitchen, have picked their must-have products available on their new online shoppe that features a variety of goods from well-known national brands and small niche brands to artisans and makers from around the South.

Mud Pie Copper & Marble Cheese Set. This cheese set is beautiful and who doesn’t need more cheese knives?

Mud Pie Tea Towel. Who doesn’t love tea towels with sayings? Something about them make the kitchen seem even more welcoming and homey. This top pick says “Nothing brings people together like good food.” In addition, you may also want to try using imabari bath towels when bathing as these are gentle on the skin and offers superior absorbency.

Hammer Stahl 12-inch Stainless Steel Skillet. This stainless steel skillet is the right size to make steaks or sautee up a bunch of veggies for the family! Made in Tennessee, this is also a favorite.

Staub Cast Iron Tomato Cocotte. We love the pop of red and it’s the perfect size for a small family. Perfect for lighter soups and sauces, it can serve as a cooking tool all summer long!

Celina Mancurti Linen napkins. For the moms that love gingham, we suggest these blue linen gingham napkins that are handcrafted in the South. Classic yet informal, they are perfect for outdoor barbecues and casual brunches.

Southern Kitchen, a digital lifestyle brand part of Cox Media Group, was created to share the stories, recipes and heritage of Southern food and culture in today’s South. Also, for more information, visit www.southernkitchen.com.

Check Out the Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival This Mother’s Day

The Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival will return on Saturday, May 12 and Sunday May 13, 2018. An ideal spot to take Mom this Mother’s Day, the award-winning, two-day festival features painters, photographers, jewelers and more. Produced by the Foundation for Public Spaces, event goers can view artist demonstrations. They can also enjoy live entertainment, and participate in hands-on activities.

The festival will also have a children’s area, food trucks, beverages and a small stage for live acoustic music performances. The festival is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome

May 11, 2018
A Peachy Cocktail – Atlas’ Peach Julep Recipe

Looking for the perfect summer cocktail? Atlas, located inside the St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead, created a version of a julep that has complexity and balance while still being light and refreshing.

Instead of steeping the fruit with the bourbon, the freshness of the peach flavor is captured in a more modern fashion through vacuum sealing the fruit with the Maker’s Mark. By infusing the bourbon with peaches, you can get a more consistent fruit flavor from first sip to last, without adding too much viscosity. It is perfect for a warm Georgia afternoon.

Atlas’ Peach Julep

Ingredients:
· 2 oz Peach-Infused Maker’s Mark*
· 3/4 oz Peach Syrup
· 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
· 2 Dashes of Peach Bitters
· Mint Leaves
· Peach Slices for Garnish

Method:
Muddle mint leave and peach syrup in a cocktail shaker; add bourbon, lemon, and ice. Shake well. Double strain into a Julep cup that has been packed with crushed ice. Garnish with Peach slices and fresh mint.

Peach Syrup Recipe:
In a small saucepan, place one cup of water, one cup of granulated sugar and one peach, thinly sliced. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes. Strain first through a wider mesh such as a china cap, pressing peaches to extract all juice, then double strain through fine mesh.

*To infuse Maker’s Mark Bourbon with peach; estimate one ripe peach per cup of bourbon. Slice peaches and cover in bourbon in a vacuum seal bag. Vacuum seal and let sit one day.

Finally, for more information or to make a reservation, visit atlasrestaurant.com. Atlas is located at the St. Regis Atlanta at 88 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. You can also stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @AtlasBuckhead and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AtlasBuckhead/.

May 5, 2018
Southern Kitchen Shares How to Make the Perfect Derby Cocktails

Looking for that little something extra to make The Kentucky Derby even sweeter? We’ve got the trick thanks to a couple of fun cocktail recipes courtesy of the experts at Southern Kitchen. Whether you’re enjoying The Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs or a party with friends, these easy-to-make libations are sure to add a little pep to your step during any celebration.

Southern Kitchen’s Oaks Lily Cocktail

Hands On Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 ounce vodka

½ ounce orange liqueur, simple syrup and fresh lemon juice
3 ounces cranberry juice
Lemon wedges, for serving
Fresh blackberries, for serving
Instructions

Fill a Collins or highball glass with ice. Add vodka, orange liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup and cranberry juice, then stir to combine. Garnish with a lemon wedge and a fresh blackberry. Serve.

About the Recipe

The unsung cocktail hero of Churchill Downs, the Oaks Lily is perfect for those who may not be in the mood for a mint julep. The cocktail is a slightly sweeter riff on a cosmopolitan; however, the sweetness is tempered by the tartness of the cranberry juice. Simple syrup is incredibly easy to make at home. Just combine equal parts water and sugar in a saucepan and simmer until sugar has dissolved. Cool and store until ready to use. For more information on Southern Kitchen’s Oaks Lily cocktail, visit https://www.southernkitchen.com/recipes/cocktail/oaks-lily-cocktail.

Southern Kitchen’s Moonshine Mule Cocktail

Hands On Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

Crushed ice
2 ounces unflavored moonshine
4 ounces ginger beer
Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

Fill a class to the rim with crushed ice. Pour moonshine over ice and top with ginger beer. Stir to combine, then garnish with a lime wedge. Serve.

About the Recipe

Think of this cocktail as a Russian immigrant settling in the South. Simple but tasty, this drink replaces the traditional vodka in a Moscow mule with good ol’ Southern moonshine, an unaged white whiskey. Copper mugs are the most traditional serving glass, but you can always substitute a Collins glass instead. For more information on Southern Kitchen’s Moonshine Mule cocktail, visit https://www.southernkitchen.com/recipes/cocktail/moonshine-mule-cocktail.

Whether Southern by birth or by transplant, Southern Kitchen invites its readers and makers to share in their passion for the dishes, drinks, faces, places, parties and gear that make the South unique. Finally, for more information, visit www.southernkitchen.com.

May 2, 2018
TAP In Midtown Joins Forces with New Realm Brewing For A Tap Takeover

Beer lovers can head to TAP for a ‘tap’ takeover and patio party on Thursday, April 12, 2018.

Kicking off at 4 p.m., TAP has joined forces with New Realm Brewing for the ultimate patio party that features a special menu created by Executive Matt Weinstein just for the festivities. The New Realm team will also be serving up frosty brews including Hoplandia, Euphonia, Perun, and Radegast.

The party won’t stop until the keg is tapped! Attendees can also enjoy giveaways, including to Atlanta United tickets, a special experience at Molly B’s, New Realm swag and much more.

Here’s what’s on the menu for New Realm’s takeover at TAP

~TAP’s New Realm Tap Takeover Menu~

Hoplandia – $5

Andouille Meatballs, Amatriciana, Grana Padano – $11

Euphonia – $5

Crab Hushpuppies, Smoked Tomato Aioli, Pico de Gallo, Queso Fresco – $13

Perun – $5

Chipotle BBQ Lamb Ribs, Puffed Rice, Cilantro – $14

Radegast – $7

Bacon Caramel Popcorn, Peanuts, Paprika – $6

For more information about TAP’s Takeover patio party, visit www.tapat1180.com or call 404.347.2220. And for other happenings around Atlanta, keep checking in with us here at Pretty Southern.

April 11, 2018
Wild Heaven Now Available in Alabama

Atlanta-area craft brewery Wild Heaven Beer, maker of the popular Emergency Drinking Beer, announces its return to distribution in Alabama. Partnering with Alabama Crown Distributing Co., Wild Heaven will offer its full lineup statewide and is celebrating with tap takeovers.

Wild Heaven Beer Founders Nick Purdy and Eric Johnson

In addition to Emergency Drinking Beer, Wild Heaven’s diverse year-round lineup includes Bestie Pub Ale, Wise Blood IPA, White Blackbird Saison, Invocation Belgian Golden Ale and the first canned nitro beer in the Southeast, Ode To Mercy Coffee Brown, known as “Nitrode”. They will also offer limited edition sour beers, seasonals and limited edition IPAs to Alabama’s craft beer lovers.

Wild Heaven, named for the 1990 R.E.M. song “Near Wild Heaven,” has won awards for numerous beers.

Nick Purdy says “We’re incredibly impressed with the quality of beer coming out of Alabama these days and look forward to joining the community as a local-ish offering from your neighbors just to the east. As a former resident of Alabama during my four amazing years at Auburn, I look forward to many excuses to drink beer with the most hospitable Americans I’ve ever encountered.”

“It means a lot to us to cross a state line,” said Brewmaster Eric Johnson. “We know there is well-crafted beer pretty much everywhere and so when we enter a new market, we do so humbly, hoping our take on each style adds something to the conversation. We believe in what we do, and look forward to a chance to share these creations with beer lovers in Alabama.”

March 17, 2018
STK Atlanta Offers New Rush Hour Happy Hour Menu
Known for its high-energy atmosphere and exceptional, signature and seasonal offerings, STK Atlanta is taking happy hour to the next level this spring.

Available every day from Monday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., Midtown’s sexiest steak and seafood house will be hosting a new Rush Hour Happy Hour featuring wallet-friendly specials created by Executive Chef Andrea Montobbio including:
- $5 Crudité
- $6 Crispy Bacon served with Balsamic BBQ and Pickled Red Onion
- Loaded Tater Tots served with Bacon Cheddar Cheese Chives
- $7 Lil BRG’s; and Fried Oysters served with chef’s signature remoulade sauce.
Revelers can also enjoy music provided by a local DJ and take advantage of $5 craft beer, $6 wine and $7 cocktails specials including house favorites such as Cucumber Stiletto, Strawberry Cobbler and Not Your Daddy’s Manhattan.

~ STK’s RUSH HOUR MENU ~

$5 Crudité, Raw, Seasonal Vegetables, Served with House Dipping Sauce

$6 Oysters, Crispy Bacon Served with Balsamic BBQ Sauce and Pickled Red Onion, Loaded Tater Tots served with Bacon Cheddar Cheese Chives

$7 Speciality Cocktails

For more information or to make a reservation, visit STK Atlanta’s website or call 404-793-0144. STK Atlanta is located at 1075 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta on the corner of Peachtree and 12th Streets in the 12th & Midtown development. In addition, stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @eatstk #STKAtlanta

Finally, for other happenings around Atlanta, visit https://prettysouthern.com/.
March 16, 2018