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Atlas Announces Julien Gobin as Assistant General Manager

Atlas is pleased to announce Julien Gobin has been promoted to Assistant General Manager. Gobin most recently served as Manager of Atlas and offers a wealth of experience in restaurant kitchen management. A native of France, prior to joining the Atlas team, Julien served as Assistant General Manager at Brio Tuscan Grill and has successfully helped lead teams in Hungary, South Carolina and Georgia. As Atlas’ Assistant General Manager, Gobin aims to exceed guest expectations while offering unparalleled culinary service and unforgettable dining and imbibing experiences.

Restaurant owners and managers may improve or upgrade their restaurants by purchasing and investing in decor and equipment from restaurant liquidation sites. They may also consider a netsuite implementation for food and beverage to help them manage most if not all aspects of their operations.

Assistant General Manager, Julien Gobin

Located within the St. Regis Atlanta, Atlas celebrates the very best in seasonal American cuisine combined with European influences created by Executive Chef Christopher Grossman. Guests can revel in a fine dining experience in the dining room or take advantage of The Tavern featuring chef-driven small plates menu and hand-shaken cocktails. With a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms, this chef-driven restaurant brings unparalleled culinary experiences to the capital of the South.

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 is from The Lewis Collection. For more information, visit atlasrestaurant.com. In addition, stay connected on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter at @AtlasBuckhead.

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May 21, 2018
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
Atlanta Community Food Bank’s Simple Abundance Class with Concentrics

Looking for something different to get Mom this Mother’s Day? Treat her to a one-of-a-kind culinary experience at the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s Simple Abundance Class hosted by Concentrics Restaurants. The class is on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 6:30pm at The Cook’s Warehouse in Midtown.

Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi

Attendees can to learn tips from Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi of TWO urban licks and Executive Chef Matt Weinstein of TAP. Participants will learn how to prepare cast iron searing steaks, which includes how to select a steak and a quality cast iron pan and how to sear and baste steaks.

Executive Chef Matt Weinstein

Additionally, participants will learn how to make loaded baked potato Parisian gnocchi along with French Crullers. The dessert will have with the same pate a choux dough that is the base of the gnocchi. Concentrics Managing Partner Todd Rushing will also be on hand to discuss wine pairings that will complement the dishes. Eager to learn participants will also have the chance to win tasty door prizes. Tickets are available starting at $85 per person and can be purchased at www.acfb.org/events/cooking-concentrics-mothers-day-simple-abundance-class. For more information, visit www.acfb.org.

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

May 10, 2018
Luxury Garage Sale Grand Opening Event Recap

The Luxury Garage Sale Grand Opening was a night filled with bites, bubbly and fashion!

On Wednesday, April 25th, Luxury Garage Sale’s pop-up boutique in bustling Inman Park celebrated their official grand opening.

An intimate affair, guests shopped coveted luxury brands for 90% off of retail prices such as: Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Celine, Prada, LV, and much more, while enjoying savory corn hush puppies and tuna tartare bites from The Brasserie and Neighborhood Café at PARISH, bubbly, Wild Heaven craft beer, and the signature cocktail of the night, made with Cathead Vodka, Luxury Living. Additionally, hitting record pop-up sales, 10% of the night’s proceeds benefited Doggies on the Catwalk, the acclaimed 501c 3 founded by E. Vincent Martinez.

Open until Tuesday, May 15, Luxury Garage Sale’s Atlanta pop-up, is located at The Shops at Highland Steel (240 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta, Ga). For more information on Luxury Garage Sale, visit luxurygaragesale.com.

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

May 3, 2018
Join Us for Taste of the Nation Atlanta 2018

Taste of the Nation is the epitome of a charity gala.

Taste of the Nation is one of the biggest philanthropic gatherings in America to support providing meals for kids and families in-need. The Taste of the Nation Atlanta event is one of the largest in the country.

It’s up to us to ensure that no kid goes hungry

Join us on May 3 for Atlanta’s Taste of the Nation supporting No Kid Hungry. This incredible nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing free or subsidized meals for thousands of children across the country. Taste of the Nation events donate 100 percent of their proceeds directly to the cause. For every $10 you donate provides 100 meals to children who might otherwise go hungry.

More than 30 U.S. cities will host their own Taste of the Nation event, but we think here in Atlanta ours will be the best. Join the city’s finest chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists for a remarkable night of dining in support of No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in America.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Taste of the Nation Atlanta will take place on Thursday, May 3, at the Cobb Galleria. Leading the 2018 event along with Event Chairmen, Pano Karatassos and George McKerrow, are honorary chairs Evander Holyfield and Alton Brown.

No child should grow up hungry in America, but one in four children in Georgia struggles with hunger. Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign is ending child hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need, every day.

During the summer, more than five million summer meals were served to kids in Georgia, and the state was among the worst in our country that increased summer meals participation. Since Share Our Strength launched the No Kid Hungry campaign, we’ve connected kids nationwide with half a million meals!

At Taste of the Nation Atlanta in 2017, the honorary chefs were Cat Cora and Ludacris. We were lucky enough to snag a photo with Luda (shoutout to our girl, Rachel Webster, for making this happen!)

The Atlanta event is one of the largest in the country with 1,000+ attendees, 50+ restaurants and a bevy of open bars. All proceeds from the event benefit the following charities:

Atlanta Community Food Bank
The Atlanta Community Food Bank works closely with the food and hospitality industries to collect and distribute more than 50 million pounds of food annually. Groceries and meals are provided for children, families and individuals suffering from hunger and food insecurity through a network of more than 600 local nonprofits that receive food from the Food Bank. Reaching beyond its core focus of food distribution, the Food Bank helps families increase their economic security, grow food with neighbors and ensure their children’s success in school through projects such as the Prosperity Campaign, Community Gardens and Kids In Need. Nearly 40% of households served through the Food Bank network include children.

Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters
Cooking Matters empowers low-income families with the skills to stretch their food budgets so their children get healthy meals at home, as part of the No Kid Hungry® campaign to end childhood hunger in America. Cooking Matters serves families across the country through hands-on, six-week cooking courses; interactive grocery store tours; and mobile, online and educational tools. Participants learn to shop smarter, use nutrition information to make healthier choices, and cook delicious, affordable meals. Cooking Matters is nationally sponsored by the Walmart Foundation. To learn more, visit Cooking Matters.org. Cooking Matters is implemented in the Atlanta Area by Open Hand.

Our House
Our House is non-profit resource for families experiencing homelessness, offering programs designed to meet the unique needs of each family member: Early Childhood Education, Emergency Shelter, Employment Readiness Training, and Family Advocacy. In addition to a gold-standard education, Our House childcare centers provide hundreds of nutritious meals every day for children who might otherwise go hungry. Their shelter program meets the basic needs of families, including healthy daily meals and infant formula for newborns, so that families have space to focus on achieving stable housing. Our House has served thousands of families over 28 years of operations, and continues to address the challenges of homelessness, poverty and hunger; striving to empower families with the skills to create and maintain the path to self-sufficiency.

The Georgia Citizens’ Coalition on Hunger
The Georgia Citizens’ Coalition on Hunger is a nonprofit organization located in southeast Atlanta. Our mission is “to end hunger, homelessness and poverty in the state of Georgia” though a holistic and comprehensive approach in addressing the conditions of hunger and poverty. The Hunger Coalition has played a critical role in increasing participation of eligible households in the Food Stamp Program. We also launched a statewide campaign effort to expand the WIC program, School Breakfast and the Summer Feeding Programs across the state. They coordinate several community projects that serve low-income families.

The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute produces research and state budget analysis to show Georgia ways to provide better education, health care and opportunity for everyone.

Captain Planet Foundation
Captain Planet Foundation was founded by Ted Turner in 1991 and now chaired by his daughter Laura Turner Seydel. The Foundation supports high-quality, hands-on environmental stewardship projects that have enabled more than 1.1M youth across the U.S. and around the world make significant environmental improvements to their schools or communities.

Tickets are $175 each using my promo code PATRICK2018. Please comment below if you can make it or need additional info. It’s up to us to be the change we want to see in the world, y’all.

Will we see you at Taste of the Nation 2018?

April 26, 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