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Celebrate Pi(zza) Day on 3.14 at City Winery Atlanta

Pizza lovers know that Pi Day is just another excuse to grab an extra slice pi(zza) and not feel guilty. On Thursday, March 14, 2019, hungry diners can celebrate this mouthwatering holiday with flatbreads made by City Winery’s wine lees.

Pi(zza)!

Featuring Margherita flatbreads, served with San Marzano tomato sauce and buffalo mozzarella, Wild Mushroom flatbreads, served with goat cheese, béchamel and arugula, and Baked Eggplant flatbreads, served with crushed tomatoes, pecorino and ricotta, guests can sit back, relax, sip, and lose count of the slices eaten.

Located at 650 North Avenue NE, Suite #201, Atlanta, GA 30308. For more info, visit www.citywinery.com/atlanta or call 404-946-3791. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @citywineryatl and Facebook at www.facebook.com/citywineryatl.

March 14, 2019
Where to Enjoy the Luck of the Irish This St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day madness is right around the corner and once again partygoers donning their best green attire have a slew of Irish options to choose from.

Dine and Imbibe During an Irish Feast at Bistro Off Broad

A chef-driven dining destination located in historic downtown Winder, Georgia, Bistro Off Broad is hosting a special Irish dinner created by Executive Chef Alex Friedman on Thursday, March 14, 2019 before the official St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities begin.

Serving fresh, local, and affordable  cuisine along with impressive wine and spirits in a casually chic, historic setting, Bistro Off Broad will be offering a buffet of Irish specials including: Corned Beef and Cabbage; Irish Stew – Beef and Guinness Stew; Bangers and Mash – Grilled Sausage and Mashed Potatoes; Shepard’s Pie – Ground Lamb and Potato Pie; Baked Cod with Parsley Sauce; Chips with Curry Sauce; Cider Glazed Carrots; Mushy Peas – Mashed Green Peas; Colcannon – Mashed Potato with Kale and Scallions; Irish Soda Bread; Carved Rosemary and Garlic Leg of Lamb; and specialty Irish Coffee Gelato and Guinness Cake.

Imbibers looking to celebrate to the fullest can sip on $4 Guiness Draught cans, $5 Oconee Brewing Company drafts, $7 glasses and $28 bottles of R. Stuart & Co. Winery Big Fire Pinot Gris and Skyfall Vineryard Merlot, $3.50 Jameson shots, $10 Irish Manhattans, and $9 Nutty Irishman cocktails. Bistro Off Broad’s Irish Feast will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is available for $30 per person. Reservations are recommended. Bistro Off Broad is located at 16 E  Candler St, Winder, GA 30680. To make a reservation, email BistroBroad@outlook.com or call 678.963.5517. For more information, visit  www.bistrooffbroad.com.

A Social Mess Presents the Irish Lights Festival with Lost Kings at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park

Partygoers looking for a little luck of the Irish can make their way to Park Tavern in Piedmont Park for the Irish Lights Festival with Lost Kings presented by A Social Mess on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Taking St. Patrick’s Day to the next level, Park Tavern and a A Social Mess will be illuminating the city and with national headliner Lost Kings along with a host of DJ’s spinning EDM all night long. Beginning at 2 p.m., patrons can gather in the heart of Midtown to light Atlanta green during an unforgettable, all-day party in celebration of all things Irish.

For ages 21 and up, General Admission tickets are available beginning at $23 and include entry to the event and entertainment for the day. VIP tickets are available beginning at $100 and include standing room access to stage front viewing, indoor bathrooms, private bartenders, outdoor spring garden seating, and early admission to a hosted VIP party in the VIP lounge from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. For updates on ticketing information, please visit www.bigtickets.com/events/asocialmess/irish-lights-festival-st-patricks-day-mar-16-2019. This event is rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable. For more information, visit www.parktavern.com or call 404.249.0001. Park Tavern is located at 500 10th Street NE, at the corner of 10th and Monroe, Atlanta, Ga 30309. Stay connected on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @parktavern.

Drink Like the Irish at The Barrelhouse This St. Patrick’s Day

Ready to drink like the Irish? It’s no coincidence that The Barrelhouse, located in the Old Fourth Ward, is hosting a special party for those looking to make the most of a Sunday Funday on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17, 2019. A neighborhood corner pub that prides itself on being everyone’s “living room” and just a short walk from the BeltLine, The Barrelhouse is an ideal place for Atlantans and visitors alike to grab a bite and enjoy a wide selection of libations from craft brews to classic cocktails. This St. Patrick’s Day is no different.

Imbibers can visit The Barrelhouse for food specials including: Bangers and Mash, Corn Beef and Cabbage, along with $4 Guinness, $3 Irish Whiskey Shooters, $3 Jell-O Shots, specialty cocktails and more. For more information, visit  www.barrelhouseatl.com or call (404)-600-5251. The Barrelhouse is located at 701 Highland Avenue, NE Suite 5 Atlanta, GA 30312. Stay connected on Twitter at @Barrelhouse_ATL, Instagram at @Barrelhouse_o4w and on Facebook at  @BarrelhouseATL.

Dantanna’s Buckhead and Downtown Offers St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Drink Specials

Dantanna’s is celebrating the luck of the Irish with a mouth-watering dinner offering at both locations, Dantanna’s Buckhead and Dantanna’s Downtown. On Sunday, March 17th, diners can sink their teeth into a traditional St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef & Cabbage — corned beef brisket, cabbage, boiled red potatoes, jalapeño-dijon and grain mustard hollandaise sauce, and wash it down with a Guinness and Bushmills drink combo.

In addition to the St. Patrick’s Day specials, guests can also take advantage of Dantanna’s full dinner menu and extensive wine, cocktail and beer list. 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 or 404.522.8873 for Dantanna’s Downtown. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.

March 13, 2019
9 Things You Can’t Miss in Chattanooga

If you’re planning to travel more in 2019, there’s one city that absolutely must be on your travel list—Chattanooga, Tenn.

I’ve lived in Chattanooga—affectionately called the Scenic City—for almost four years, and each year, I find more reasons to fall in love with it. Whether it be food, drink, a music festival, soccer, a farmer’s market or anything in between, there’s always something fun to explore and experience. When I have visitors in town, I can’t wait to take them to my favorite places. And in my time as a Chattanoogan, I’ve got a pretty solid list of favorite places.

If you visit Chattanooga in 2019, here are nine things you absolutely can’t miss.

1. Clumpies Ice Cream

I’m 100% not sorry that a food establishment is first on this list (though I promise the rest is in no particular order). Clumpies is my go-to “treat yourself” spot in town. Their ice creams are handcrafted with the freshest milk, cream, and house-made cookies, cakes and fillings. Cookie dough and French silk are my usual picks, but I love tasting their rotating seasonal flavors—like white chocolate peppermint, campfire, Irish coffee and mint julep.

2. Walnut Street Bridge

It’s the country’s longest pedestrian-only bridge, and it comes with quite a view. Stroll from one side of the city to another, and back again, all while watching boaters, kayakers, paddlers and river cruisers go by below.

3. Soccer

Chattanooga earned the “Scenic Soccer City” nickname thanks to the Chattanooga Football Club, an amateur-turned-professional NPSL club founded in 2009. They play at UTC’s Finley Stadium and entertain crowds of thousands every summer. This year, CFC will participate in the NPSL Founder’s Cup, which will lead into their first season as a professional club in 2020.

4. The Great Outdoors

Downtown Chattanooga is blessed with public green spaces. Coolidge and Renaissance Parks sit right on the north banks of the Tennessee River and offer ample space for enjoying the outdoors. Miller Park also got a complete makeover recently. With Lookout and Signal Mountains close by, bring a waterfowl hunting backpack and you can be on a hiking trail in 10-15 minutes, depending on where you’re staying. If water sports are your thing, get out on a kayak or paddle board on the river.

5. Main Street Meats

If anyone tells you there’s a better burger in Chattanooga than MSM’s burger, they’re wrong. It’s tender, juicy, and topped with thick-cut bacon, gruyere cheese, and caramelized onions. They also have a fabulous cocktail program and a delectable cheese and charcuterie board.

Shameless plug: I happily hosted the owners of Main Street Meets, Erik and Amanda Niel, on my podcast back in September. They’re fabulous. Check out the episode here.

6. Local Craft Brews

Beer enthusiasts will love exploring more than 10 craft breweries that call Chattanooga home. Whatever your beer preferences are, you’ll find something you love sipping on at least one brewery. Two new breweries just opened in late 2018—Naked River Brewing Co. and WanderLinger Brewing Co.—and rumor is there’s another coming in 2019.

If you’d like a unique beer experience, check out American Draft at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. It’s the nation’s first pour-your-own beer room in a refurbished train car, right in the Glenn Miller Gardens.

7. “Train”ing Day

Speaking of the Chattanooga Choo Choo, the former train terminal turned hotel has boomed into its own dining and entertainment hub. It’s home to a comedy club, world-class guitar museum, the famous Choo Choo itself, and my favorite restaurant in the city, STIR.

8. Bluegrass Grill

You may have to wait for a table if you don’t come at just the right time, but trust me, a Bluegrass biscuit is well worth the wait. All bread is homemade, and their unique biscuit recipe makes them some of the best in Chattanooga. They’re also only open for breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Saturday, so plan accordingly. Often a private jet from companies like sky aviation holdings is the only answer for corporate travel when you need to leave at the drop of a hat, especially when there’s a major business deal at stake.

9. Live music

Whether you’re heading to a concert at The Signal, Songbirds South or the Tivoli Theater, or catching an open mic at a restaurant or bar, you’ll be hard-pressed to not find good live music in Chattanooga. While we do bring in some pretty awesome acts from around the country, we’re proud of our local acts and love showing them support.

If you travel to Chattanooga in 2019, let me know what you decide to eat, see and do. Check out my blog A Thought and a Half for more recommendations.

March 13, 2019
Find Your Inner Peace During A Free Yoga Session at Park Tavern

Inhale the positive energy and exhale the negative energy during a complimentary yoga and meditation session with Westside Yoga’s founder, Amber Barry, on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Park Tavern in the Piedmont Room.

Beginning at 6:30 p.m., all levels of yoga experience are welcome to bring their yoga loving friends, a yoga mat, a towel and a water bottle and execute their best vinyasa flow amidst Midtown’s breathtaking scenic skyline. Attendees ages 21 and up are invited to kick back and relax after class help from my Budpop supplements.

Park Tavern, a favorite neighborhood bar, restaurant, brewery and events facility, is located on the Atlanta BeltLine 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 at www.Facebook.com/ParkTavern and on Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter @parktavern.

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March 10, 2019
Where to Chow Down on National Crab Day

It’s time to go under the sea in honor of National Crab Day on Saturday, March 9, 2019, where seafood lovers can get their fix of their favorite crustacean at a myriad of local haunts around the city. Whether hungry guests are looking to dine out for brunch or dinner, Atlanta’s most exquisite restaurants are pulling out all the stops including: Crab Cakes Benedict from Dantanna’s Buckhead, Blue Crab Mango Salad from Bully Boy, STK Atlanta’s steaks served “Oscar” style, Fúdo’s Escape Roll, and much more. There are lots of seafood restaurants just like this one on https://fogharbor.com/news-events/what-makes-dungeness-crab-a-san-francisco-staple/ that offers different crab style food.

Head to Dantanna’s for Crab Cakes Benedict

Brunch lovers are invited to celebrate National Crab Day during a Buckhead brunch with Dantanna’s Crab Cakes Benedict. Served only at the Buckhead location every Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., crab lovers can dive into Executive Chef Brad Parker’s coveted creation of lump crab meat, seasoned with Old Bay and lemon, pan seared and topped with poached eggs and hollandaise.

As if that wasn’t enough, guests can also take advantage of Dantanna’s Build-Your-Own-Mimosa Bar, where imbibers can choose a Chandon Brut, Sweet Star or Sparkling Rosé and build-your masterpiece with the selection of juices, purées and fresh fruit, or, guests can mix and mingle and enjoy Dantanna’s mimosa flights.

Dantanna’s Buckhead is located at the Shops around Lenox, 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. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.

Hit the BeltLine at TWO urban licks for Hush Puppies

Diners looking for a unique twist on National Crab Day can get their fix with TWO urban licks’ Hush Puppies created by Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi. Stuffed with crab, trinity, and served with an Old Bay aioli, these infamous Hush Puppies are available just off the BeltLine every Monday-Sunday during TWO’s dinner service.

For reservations and more information, call 404.522.4622 or visit twourbanlicks.com. Located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, the haunt not only known for its American dishes, but also live music. Stay connected on Instagram at @twourbanlicks and Twitter at @2UrbanLicks and on Facebook at @TWOUrbanLicks.

Get Coastal Cuisine – Crab Mango Salad & More at Bully Boy

Crab lovers can head to Bully for National Crab Day and sink their teeth into Chef Michael Bertozzi’s Blue Crab Mango Salad served with blue crab, jicama, green papaya, charred green bean and a jerk vinaigrette. The new hotspot located on Atlanta’s BeltLine is earning rave reviews for its Eastern seaboard fare from farms, rivers and coastal waters. Guests are invited to sit back, relax, listen to great music and pair the cuisine with Bully Boy’s curated cocktail list and local and coastal craft brews.

For more information, 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 p.m. every day. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @bullyboyatl.

Spend National Crab Day at Fúdo in Chamblee

It’s always a great time for sushi, and in honor of National Crab Day on Saturday, March 9, diners can get their full crab and sushi fix with Fúdo’s Escape Roll. Offering a “food with no limits” mentality, the Escape Roll is served with soft shell crab, lump crab, asparagus, avocado, and tobiko wrapped in squid ink rice and spicy aioli. Reservations are recommended for this commodity, as Fúdo only serves ten Escape Rolls each day.

To make a reservation or for more information, visit www.fudoatl.com or call 678.691.7088. Fúdo is located at 5070 Peachtree Blvd Suite A100 Chamblee, GA 30341. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @FudoATL.

Ride the Surf & Turf Sushi Wave at Park Tavern This National Crab Day

After taking a stroll around Piedmont Park, foodies are encouraged to celebrate National Crab Day with a boat load of sushi. Whether guests prefer the Surf & Turf with King Crab and Wagyu beef, the Rainbow Roll, the Dragon Roll, or Emperor Roll and more, diners can pick and choose which crab-inspired fresh, flown in daily from Hawaii sushi roll is their favorite.

For more information, visit www.parktavern.com or call 404.249.0001. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat at @parktavern.

Imbibe and Enjoy National Crab Day at STK Atlanta

STK Atlanta invites steak lovers to celebrate National Crab Day “Oscar” style. From the Filet, New York Strip, Bone-In Filet and more, hungry guests looking to celebrate National Crab Day to the fullest can top their perfectly seared steak with Alaskan King Crab, also known as, “Oscar” style. While noshing on Executive Chef Thomas Mikesell’s mouthwatering steaks, fresh seafood platters, and more, guests can sip in style and take advantage of STK’s extensive handcraft cocktail, savory wine, and beer list.

For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.stkhouse.com 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. Stay connected on Twitter  and Instagram at @eatstk  #stkatlanta, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eatSTKAtlanta/.

Cozy Up at The Shed This National Crab Day

Take a trip to bustling Glenwood Park for dinner to celebrate National Crab Day with The Shed’s Crab Cakes appetizer created by Executive Chef Quintles Swain. Served with local sprouts and mustard sauce, diners can begin their night out with the favorite seafood dish, paired with The Shed’s impressive wine on tap, barrel aged classics, shaken stirred, muddled and strained cocktails, draught, bottled and canned cold brews, and much more.

For more information, visit http://www.theshedatglenwood.com/ or call 404.835.4363. The Shed at Glenwood is located at 475 Bill Kennedy Way SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. Stay connected on Facebook and on Instagram at @theshedatglenwood and on Twitter at @TheShed1.

March 8, 2019
Where to Watch the Atlanta United Home Opener This Sunday

GOAAALLL! Partygoers are invited to unite and conquer at Atlanta’s most iconic restaurant and breweries during the Atlanta United Home Opener at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Kicking off at 5 p.m., soccer fans can don their favorite red, black and gold attire at Park Tavern, Dantanna’s Downtown, located right next to the stadium, Dantanna’s Buckhead, The Barrelhouse, Wild Heaven’s brewery, and Molly B’s in the stadium, while enjoying frosty brews, handcrafted cocktails, mouthwatering bites, and much more.

Rep The Five Stripes at Wild Heaven During the Atlanta United Home Opener

On Sunday, March 10, 2019, fans of The Five Stripes are invited to celebrate the Atlanta United Home Opener at Wild Heaven in Avondale Estates. Kicking off at 5 p.m., beer lovers can represent the red, black and gold spirit by sipping on $3 ATL Easy Ale drafts. Soccer fans can also take advantage of Wild Heaven’s year-round lineup including Ode To Mercy Imperial Brown Ale, Emergency Drinking Beer Pils-style Session Ale, Invocation Belgian-style Golden Ale, Standard Deluxe German-style lager and more. For more information about Wild Heaven Craft Beers, visit www.wildheavenbeers.com. Stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wildheaven or on Instagram and Twitter at @beerwildheaven.

Atlanta United Home Opener Viewing Party at Park Tavern

Atlanta United fans are invited to unite and conquer during the 2019 season at Park Tavern. Now an official Atlanta United Pub Partner, Park Tavern will host a viewing party celebrating the Home Opener on Sunday, March 10, 2019 beginning at 5 p.m. With a covered patio boasting plenty of seating, stone fire pits, hi-definition, flat screen TVs, private cabanas, and a full size projection screen and sound system, Park Tavern is the ideal spot to cheer The Five Stripes on to victory. Park Tavern’s dinner menu featuring burgers, tacos, salads, sandwiches, and expansive offerings from a full sushi  bar will also be available. Imbibers can also sip on cold brews, specialty handcrafted cocktails, an array of wines, and much more. The viewing party for Atlanta United’s Home Opener is free to attend. 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, and Instagram at @parktavern.

Kick Off The Atlanta United Home Opener at Dantanna’s

A favorite destination to watch sports, soccer fans can head to  Dantanna’s  Buckhead or Downtown in CNN Center to catch the Atlanta United Home Opener action on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Combining culinary excellence with the entertainment value of sports to create the ultimate restaurant experience, hungry diners and imbibers can enjoy Dantanna’s signature steaks, sesame steak skewers, jerk wings, sandwiches, salads, handcrafted cocktails, ice-cold beers, and much more. 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 and 404.522.8873 for Dantanna’s Downtown. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @dantannas.

Unite and Conquer at The Barrelhouse During the Atlanta United Home Opener

Atlanta United soccer fans can visit  The Barrelhouse, a cozy corner pub in the Old Fourth Ward,  for the Home Opener on Sunday, March 10, 2019.  Featuring a  diverse selection of seasonal and classic cocktails, local craft beers, an extensive bourbon menu, and delicious fare, fans can belly up to the bar or relax in the restaurant and  take advantage of The Barrelhouse’s large screen TVs. For more information, visit  www.barrelhouseatl.com or call (404)-600-5251. The Barrelhouse is located at 701 Highland Avenue, NE Suite 5 Atlanta, GA 30312. Stay connected on Twitter at @Barrelhouse_ATL, Instagram at @Barrelhouse_o4w and on Facebook at  @BarrelhouseATL.

Dine in Style During the Atlanta United Home Opener at Molly B’s

Soccer fans heading to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to catch the Atlanta United Home Opener on Sunday, March 10th are invited to explore Molly B’s, a unique destination restaurant and private club named in honor of owner Arthur Blank’s mother. With ample seating overlooking the field, the unique concept not only offers an exclusive food and beverage experience for club members attending Atlanta Falcons games and Atlanta United matches, but it also welcomes fans when the game is underway with an eclectic a la carte menu filled with sharable plates, sandwiches, entrees and more. Molly B’s is located on Concourse 100 just inside Gate 2 and near the base of the LED wrapped 10-story mega column. For more information, visit  www.mollybsatlanta.com. Stay connected on Instagram and Twitter @mollybsatlanta and on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/MollyBsAtlanta. 

March 7, 2019