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Where to Celebrate National Oyster Day in Atlanta

It’s finally time to get shucked up, Atlanta! On Monday, August 5, 2019, oysters enthusiasts can celebrate National Oyster Day to the fullest with oyster specials that won’t break the bank. Diners can get their oyster fix with options at Dantanna’s, STK Atlanta, Park Tavern and Bully Boy.

Celebrate Appy Hour with $1 Oysters at Dantannas

With two locations, diners are invited to shuck and slurp $1 oysters at Dantanna’s on Monday, August 5, 2019 for National Oyster Day. Available from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., guests can pair $1 oysters with $0.50 peel and eat shrimp during Appy Hour and also take advantage of Dantanna’s extensive wine, beer and signature cocktail menu. 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 or to make a reservation visit www.dantannas.com or call 404.760.8873 for Dantanna’s Buckhead or 404.522.8873 for Dantanna’s Downtown. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.

Get Shucking with Park Tavern’s $2 Buck Shuck Menu

With an extensive oyster menu offered daily, oyster lovers are invited to get shucked up at Park Tavern’s outdoor oyster bar between 4:30 p.m. and midnight. Overlooking the picturesque Midtown skyline, diners can celebrate National Oyster Day on Monday, August 5, 2019 with “two buck shuck” raw oysters from Virginia, Maryland, Prince Edward Island and more along with an array of baked oyster offerings. 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.

Slide into National Oyster Day with Bully Boy’s Virginia Oyster Sliders

Nestled in the Old Fourth Ward next to TWO urban licks, head to Bully Boy to celebrate National Oyster Day. Known for its Eastern seaboard fare, on Monday, August 5, 2019, diners are invited to enjoy fresh Virginia Oyster Sliders served on soft roll with lettuce, tomato, pickle and datil pepper aioli created by Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi. Guests can also dive into $3 Powder Point, Barnstable, Great White or Hardwood Island raw oysters. To make a reservation, visit, www.bullyboyatl.com, or call 678-904-5607. Located at 828 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 the BeltLine restaurant opens for dinner at 5 pm every day. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @bullyboyatl.

Celebrate National Oyster Day with $2 Oysters at STK Atlanta

Midtown’s sexiest steak and seafood spot, STK Atlanta is celebrating National Oyster Day on Monday, August 5, 2019 with $2 fresh oysters from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Available at its high-energy bar and lounge, diners and imbibers are also invited to enjoy an array of wallet-friendly food and  drink specials from their Social Hour Menu including $2 select beer, signature Lil’ BRGs served with truffle fries, tater tots, Watermelon, Feta & Olive Skewer and Chimichurri Hummus & Pita Crisps for $5 each; $6 select wines;  select speciality  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  https://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.

August 5, 2019
Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day with Bistro Off Broad’s Thai Grilled Wings
Searching for a finger licking recipe to take National Chicken Wing Day up a notch on Monday, July 29, 2019? Serving up fresh, local, and affordable  cuisine, Bistro Off Broad’s Executive Chef Alex Friedman has shared his wildly popular Sweet and Spicy Thai Grilled Chicken Wings recipe in honor of the holiday.

According to Friedman, “What makes these wings so different from traditional wings is the chargrilling.  It makes them healthier than fried wings, but also adds another dimension of flavor.  The caramelization of the sweet and spicy sauce leaves you licking your fingers and wanting more.”
Sweet and Spicy Thai Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe

Ingredients:

Thai Chili Sauce

1 cup Mai Ploy Sweet Chili  Sauce

1/8 cup Soy Sauce

1/8 cup Rice Wine Vinegar

1 tbsp Fish Sauce

2  tbsp Hoisin Sauce

1 tbsp Sriracha

Wings

10-15  Fresh Jumbo Chicken  Wings

1 1/4 cups Prepared Chili Sauce

1  tbsp Toasted White Sesame Seeds

1 tbsp chopped Scallions

Method:

Thai Chili Sauce

Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan,  bring to boil.

Reduce heat and simmer, reduce  by 1/4.

Cool and reserve.

Wings

Marinate wings in half of prepared chili sauce for 4 hours.

Charr grill until sauce is caramelized and somewhat charred

Place on a baking sheet and cover with remain in sauce

Cook at 350 for 10-12 minutes

Remove from oven, arrange on plate.  Pour remaning sauce from tray over top.

Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.
Bistro Off Broad, a chef-inspired dining experience located in historic downtown Winder, Georgia, is located at 16 E  Candler St, Winder, GA 30680. For more information, visit  www.bistrooffbroad.com. Stay connected on Twitter at @bistrobroad, on Instagram at @bistrobroad, and on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/Bistro-Off-Broad-129399941013597/.

For more details about Bistro Off Broad, visit prettysouthern.com/bistro-off-broad-farm-table-southern-restaurant-winder.
July 29, 2019
Max Lager’s Hosts 4th Annual Old 320 Beer Fest

On Saturday, July 27th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery will host its fourth annual Old 320 Beer Fest. This dynamic event features beer from over 30 breweries throughout the Southeast, a chef’s tasting room with bites from Brewed to Serve Restaurants, live music from gr8FLdüde & frenz, a raffle for a trip to Belgium, and much more.

“Brewing craft beer in Atlanta for over 23 years now, it’s wonderful to see not only how Georgia’s beer community has grown, but the incredible quality of beers being made. Old 320 Beer Fest is a celebration of beer that brings many of Georgia’s finest breweries together,” says John Roberts, Max Lager’s award-winning Brew Master.

From pilsners to IPAs, Old 320 Beer Fest attendees are invited to try unlimited samples from Georgia favorites, including New Realm Brewing Company, Atlanta Brewing Co., Creature Comforts and Monday Night Brewing. Each brewery will showcase their most prized brews, and this year’s event will also debut beers from The Bold Monk Brewing Co., a fully operational brewing and bottling facility, brewpub and beer garden that’s set to open later this year by the Brewed to Serve Restaurant Group, Inc.

Tickets to the event include wood-fired bites, a sampling glass, unlimited beer samples, an edible pretzel lanyard and one raffle ticket to win a beer journey to Belgium. Additional raffle tickets are available 1 for $10 and 3 for $20 the day of the festival. Raffle proceeds will benefit the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild. Tickets are available at www.freshtix.com/events/max-lagers-4th-annual-old-320-beer-fest for $60 in advance, or at the door for $75. Those who sign up as Designated Drivers only pay $15 for admission. The first 50 people to buy tickets will receive a free commemorative t-shirt. T-shirts featuring this year’s “Brew City” design will be available for $20 the day of the event. Complimentary guest parking will be offered. One has to be an adult to avail these drinks and there are lanyards for student ID that clearly show us how old they are.

In addition, Max Lager’s is conveniently located by deck parking and the Peachtree Center + Civic Center MARTA stations. Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery is located at 320 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA, 30308. For more information, visit www.maxlagers.com. Stay connected on Twitter at @MaxLagers and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MaxLagersAtlanta.

July 26, 2019
Amour Vert In-Store Celebration at Ponce City Market
Just in time for summer shopping, Atlantans and visitors alike gathered at the Amour Vert store at Ponce City Market for a special event featuring Machete jewelry on Thursday, June 27th.

Based out of San Francisco, the coveted brand is known for their sustainable, versatile and thoughtfully designed clothes made with a t-shirt screen printer and accessories. Guests mixed and mingled, enjoyed complimentary Cathead Vodka cocktails, City Winery wine made by winemaker, Travis Green, bites by Ocean Catering Co., and were the first to explore the Spring and Summer collection.

Guests also learned that with every purchase of an Amour Vert tee, the effortlessly sustainable company will plant a tree in North America with their trusted partner American Forest. To date, Amour Vert has planted over 220,000 trees. Check out Bitsy Bug Boutique’s website if you’re looking for boutique girl rompers that are made with super soft cotton blend.

In addition to beautiful garments, below is a special Summer Breeze cocktail recipe created just for the soiree!
Summer Breeze Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients:

2 oz. Cathead Vodka

4 oz. Grapefruit Juice

2 oz. Soda Water

Lime (Garnish)

Preparation:
Combine Cathead Vodka, grapefruit juice and soda water to a cup filled with ice.

Stir all ingredients together and garish with a lime wedge.

Enjoy!
For more information, visit Amour Vert’s Atlanta flagship store at Ponce City Market on online at https://amourvert.com. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @amourvert and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmourVert.

*Photos Courtesy of Chris Berry for Ben Rose Photography
July 25, 2019
Become the Ultimate Mixologist Just in Time For National Tequila Day
As The Champs would say, “Tequila”! On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, imbibers can get over the mid-week hump while raising a glass to National Tequila Day. From Molly B’s Pine-Jalapeño-Rita, The Shed at Glenwood’s Chihuahua’s Respite, Dantanna’s Maestro Margarita, PARISH’s Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Bully Boy’s Tequila #1, cocktails enthusiasts can be prepared for this tequila-infused holiday with these easy-to-follow recipes from Spice Kitchen + Bar.
Molly B’s Pine-Jalapeño-Rita:

Jalapeño Syrup Recipe (Batch recipe for 15 cocktails)
Ingredients:
1/16th lbs. Jalapeños (Chopped)
.5 quarts sugar
.25 quarts water
Teaspoon Pectin

Preparation:

Simmer jalapeños, sugar and water for 2 hours, remove from heat.

Add pectin, stir and transfer to blender.

Puree ingredients, let chill.

Pine-Jalapeño-Rita Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients:
2 oz. Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeano Tequila
1 oz. Lime Juice
.5 oz. Jalapeño Syrup
Glassware: Rocks Glass

Preparation:

In tin combine: ice, 2oz Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeño Tequila, 1oz Lime Juice, .5 oz Jalapeño Syrup.

Shake and pour in rocks glass.

Garnish with pineapple wedge

Molly B’s Concentrics Restaurants, the creators of Atlanta’s award-winning TWO Urban Licks, and dozens of critically acclaimed restaurants across the country, is bringing an entirely new dining experience to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Featuring an outstanding view of the stadium, on non-event days, the private experience transforms into a traditional restaurant bringing its southern inspired offerings to lunch and dinner patrons. Molly B’s is open for lunch daily on non-event days from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit  http://www.mollybsatlanta.com/. Stay connected on Instagram and Twitter at @mollybsatlanta and on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/MollyBsAtlanta.
The Shed at Glenwood’s Chihuahua’s Respite:

Ingredients:
2 oz. Sotol Reposado
4 oz. Watermelon Aqua Fresca
1/2 oz. Orange Curaçao
1.5 oz. Topo Chico

Mint Leaves

Preparation:
Combine all the ingredients in a shaker tin.

Shake well and pout over ice.

Garnish with mint leaves.
With new owners and a reinvigorated spirit, The Shed at Glenwood is staying true to its roots while elevating its mission to create unparalleled experiences in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Known for its impressive cocktail program and wine and beer offerings, this local haunt has become a not-to-miss Atlanta staple that begs guests to relax and stay awhile. Conveniently located in Glenwood Park / Grant Park where the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside and Southside trails connect, The Shed is open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner and for Sunday brunch. For more information, visit www.theshedatglenwood.com. Stay connected on Facebook www.facebook.com/theshedatglenwood, on Instagram at @theshedatglenwood and Twitter at@TheShed1

Dantanna’s Maestro Margarita:

Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz. Dantanna’s signature blend of Maestro Dobel tequila
3/4 oz. Cointreau

Fresh Sour Mix
Kosher Salt

Preparation: 
1. Rim glass with salt before, if desired.
2. 3 oz house-made sour mix (1 part fresh lime juice, 1 part fresh lemon juice, 2 parts simple syrup).
3. Build in bar tin with ice, shake, and strain into a tall glass over ice.

A favorite Atlanta dining and drinking staple, Dantanna’s boasts two convenient locations, Buckhead and Downtown in CNN Center. Dantanna’s Buckhead is located at the Shops Around Lenox, 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE #304, Atlanta, GA 30326.Dantanna’sDowntown is located at1 CNN Center#269, Atlanta, GA 30303. For more information or to make a reservation visit www.dantannas.com or call404.760.8873 for Dantanna’s Buckhead or404.522.8873for Dantanna’s Downtown. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.

PARISH’s Smoke Gets in Your Eyes:

Ingredients:

1.5 oz. tequila (pref reposado)
.5 oz. mezcal
.5 oz. lime
.5 oz. agave syrup or simple syrup
3 oz. grapefruit juice

Topo Chico or Soda Water

Preparation:

Combine tequila. mezcal, agave syrup and grapefruit juice into a shaker tin. If you need a way to extract fruit juice, try the best juicer for celery.

Shake well and pour into glass with salted rim.

Top with topo chico (or soda water).

Garnish with lime wedge and enjoy.

Unique people, delicious food and good-for-the-earth goods all come together at The Brasserie and Neighborhood Café at PARISH, so step off the BeltlLine and join the vibrant culture of Inman Park at its core. Located at 240 North Highland Avenue in Atlanta, Ga., The Brasserie and Neighborhood Café at PARISH  is open five days a week for lunch and dinner. For reservations and more information, call (404) 681-4434 or visit parishatl.com. Stay connected on Twitter at @parishATL and Instagram at @ParishInmanPark.

Bully Boy’s Tequila #1:

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz. El Jimador Reposado
3/4 oz. Ramazzoti Aperitivo Rosato
1 1/2 oz. Lime Juice
1 oz. Guava Agave

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients and shake well, then pour over crushed ice.

Top with Himalayan Lava Sea Salt.

Garnish with Kefir Lime Leaves & Edible Flowers.

Bully Boy, the BeltLine restaurant from Concentrics Restaurants and Chef Michael Bertozzi, offers  Eastern seaboard fare from its farms, rivers and coastal waters with an approach that has far reaching influences. Fare is paired with a nostalgic cocktail list and local and coastal craft brews. Located at 828 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 the BeltLine restaurant opens for dinner at 5 pm every day. To make a reservation, visit, www.bullyboyatl.com, or call 678-904-5607. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @bullyboyatl.
Bistro Off Broad’s Bistro Margarita:

Ingredients:
1 ¾ oz. Jalapeno Infused Altos Tequila
½ oz. Cointreau
2 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
1 oz. Fresh Orange Juice
¼ oz. Agave Syrup

Preparation:
1. Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously.
3. Pour over fresh ice into a salted rim, hi-ball glass.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge. Enjoy!

Bistro Off Broad is a chef-inspired dining experience located in historic downtown Winder, Georgia.  Combining casual chic and historic elegance, serving fresh, local, and affordable  food and great wine and great spirits in a beautiful setting. Bistro Off Broad is located at 16 E Candler St, Winder, GA 30680. For more information, visit  www.bistrooffbroad.com. Stay connected on Twitter at @bistrobroad, on Instagram at @bistrobroad, and on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/Bistro-Off-Broad-129399941013597/.
July 24, 2019
Enjoy Sushi and Sake on Fúdo’s Brand New Patio This Weekend

Revelers looking to kick back and relax are invited to celebrate the grand opening of Fúdo’s expansive patio in the heart of downtown Chamblee on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, 2019.

Featuring a weekend of nonstop fun, Fúdo is excited to offer exceptional sushi and authentic Japanese and Korean small plate selections, such as, Pan Seared Dumplings, Dynamite Shrimp, Spicy Sashimi Salad, Katsu-don Donburi, Hunger Games roll, Spicy Mega Tuna roll and much more.

Imbibers can sip through the weekend with specialty sake flights, along with a wide variety of handcrafted cocktails, full-bodied wines and frosty brews. On Saturday, July 27, 2019, partygoers are also invited to sway along to the smooth sounds of Melissa Bret from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fúdo’s pet-friendly, outdoor patio.

Guests looking to share their sushi experience through social media can enter “Fúdo’s Sushi Challenge” by taking a picture of their favorite sushi roll and tagging @FúdoATL during the patio grand opening celebration on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, 2019. Three lucky winners will be chosen to win a $50 gift card to Fúdo. The grand opening patio party is free to attend, pet-friendly and all ages are welcome. For more information, visit www.fudoatl.com.

July 22, 2019