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City Winery Announces Spring Wine Down Weekends Lineup

City Winery at Ponce City Market is thrilled to announce the return of Wine Down Weekends, a free music series held on the expansive, dog-friendly patio every Friday and Saturday this spring from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Kicking off on Friday, March 1st with a high-energy show from artist, Wesley Cook, the series will take place through May 2019.

WINE DOWN WEEKENDS!

Featuring new faces, old favorites and plenty of wine to go around, the spring performer lineup of the biannual series includes: Lerogie (3/8); Joshua Ketchmark and Denny Smith (3/9); Farrel and Doug (3/15); The Scullin Fraser Duo (3/16); James Patrick Regan (3/22 and 3/23); Campbell Station (3/29 and 3/30); Francisco Vidal (4/5); How and Why (4/6); Justin Howl (4/12); Hulsey (4/19); DayShawn (4/20); Eric Burgett (4/26); Heidi and Friends (4/27); TBD (5/3); Joshua Ketchmark and Denny Smith (5/4); Lazybirds (5/10); Austin Coleman and Payton Kashdan (5/18); Cydnei Chyan (5/24); Bonnie Blue (5/25); Big Apple Village (5/26); and David Hyde, Zach Haines and Jon Oswald (5/27).

While enjoying Wine Down Weekends, music lovers can sip on wine from City Winery’s 315+ selection and enjoy signature cocktails and craft beers, while noshing on favorites from Executive Chef Mario Manzini’s menu of globally influenced and locally sourced cuisine. Four-legged patrons are also always welcome on the patio. The series is open to all ages and free to attend.

City Winery is located at 650 North Avenue NE, Suite #201, Atlanta, GA 30308. The phone number is 404-946-3791. For more info, visit www.citywinery.com/atlanta. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @citywineryatl and Facebook at www.facebook.com/citywineryatl.

February 27, 2019
It’s Fall, Y’all! City Winery Launches New Seasonal Menu

City Winery, a restaurant, urban winery, private event space and intimate music venue, has unveiled a new seasonal culinary menu just in time for the season. Located in bustling Ponce City Market, the popular Atlanta destination is now serving Atlantans and visitors alike a bevy of mouthwatering dishes perfect for fall and winter.

YUM!

While the leaves are changing, City Winery invites guests to explore rich, robust autumn dishes, while taking advantage of the urban winery’s expansive wine list, which includes a diverse selection of house-made varietals by Atlanta’s only winemaker, Travis Green.

Featuring vegan, vegetarian and gluten free offerings for all patrons, City Winery’s new lunch and dinner menus welcome an array of seasonal soups and salads, large plates, small plates, flatbreads, and sweets. Salads include: Grilled Head of Romaine — Candied Pecans, Bosc Pear, Goat Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette; Bibb Lettuce and Prosciutto — Ricotta, Clementine, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Fig-Balsamic.

Small plates include: City Winery Deviled Eggs — Turmeric Aioli, Fried Capers, Tobiko Roe; Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Risotto Balls — Pepita Sauce; Braised Duck Tacos — Hudson Valley Duck, Guacamatillo Salsa, Cabbage Slaw, Corn Tortilla. Large Plates include: Seasonal Farro “Risotto” — Butternut Squash, Black Kale, Pumpkin Seeds; Ricotta Raviolo — Tomato, Broccolini, Smoked Mozzarella Toasted Breadcrumbs; Shrimp Piri Piri — Pepper Sauce, Couscous Salad. Made in house with residual yeast leftover from City Winery’s winemaking process, the Flatbreads include: Baked Eggplant — Crushed Tomatoes, Pecorino, Ricotta; and a special Seasonal Culinary Selection.

Those with a sweet tooth can take advantage of the Chocolate Mousse — Milk Chocolate and Matcha Crumble; Olive Oil Cake — Pistachio Gelato, Blood Orange Marmalade; and a daily house-made Sorbet Gelato.

Imbibers can also take advantage of City Winery’s extensive wine list, including wines on tap, wine flights, and wines available by the glass, growler and bottle, handcrafted cocktails created by Beverage Director JR Smith, frosty beers and much more. City Winery is located at 650 North Avenue NE, Suite #201, Atlanta, GA 30308. Finally, for more information or to make a reservation, visit www.citywinery.com/atlanta or call 404-946-3791.

October 30, 2018
A Barrel of Chefs Takes Over City Winery for Giving Kitchen

It’s no surprise that Atlanta’s restaurant community will step up when it comes to giving back. On Monday, September 24, 2018, notable personalities from popular Atlanta restaurants will join forces at City Winery for a Barrel of Chefs, a dynamic evening filled with eating, drinking and giving back.

Hosted by Executive Chef Nicholas Anderson of City Winery, the event will benefit Giving Kitchen and feature a five-course dinner created by the combined talent of chefs: Hector Santiago of El Super Pan; Andre Gomez of Porch Light; George Brooks of Botiwalla; Brad Smallwood of The Mercury; Jonathan McDowell of Nine Mile Station; Andy Gonzales of Steinbeck’s Ale House; Woody Back of Table & Main; Chris Wilkins of Root Baking Co.; Arnaldo Castillo of Minero; Christian Perez of City Pharmacy; and Shay Lavi of Rozina Bake House and Coffee.

The welcome reception will kick off at 6:30 p.m. with dinner beginning at 7:30 p.m. The guided experience also includes a specialty craft beer and beer cocktail by Second Self Beer Company, hand-selected City Winery wines made by Atlanta’s only winemaker Travis Green, coffee by Dancing Goats Coffee, and much more.

“With Chef Nick leading the way, it’s clear City Winery is serious about community engagement, care for restaurant workers and being a curator of culinary excellence in Atlanta. We’re so grateful to be involved, and we can’t wait to break bread with some of the best chefs in Atlanta,” says Bryan Schroeder, Executive Director, Giving Kitchen.

Furthermore, tickets to a Barrel of Chefs at City Winery are $150 per person for ages 21 and up and available for purchase at citywinery.com/atlanta The direct ticket link is HERE. All proceeds benefit Giving Kitchen.

August 24, 2018
Cluck It. Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day with City Winery
After the 4th of July firework celebrations and backyard barbecues, fried chicken fanatics can keep the spirit of the holiday going with an All-American favorite, because this Friday, July 6th, is National Fried Chicken Day and City Winery has a mouthwatering, not-to-miss special to honor the occasion. One of the top selling dishes since its opening in 2016, over 15,500 pieces of fried chicken have been sold at City Winery – the restaurant, urban winery, private event space and intimate music venue located at Ponce City Market. Whether dining in the Barrel Room Restaurant or grabbing a bite to-go, Executive Chef Nick Anderson is serving up a National Fried Chicken Day special that includes 8 pieces of fried chicken, a quart of cole slaw, quart of potato salad, and 4 biscuits for $30.

City Winery’s Executive Chef Nick’s Fried Chicken Tips
1. Make extra because it will be worth it.
2. Brine the chicken, This is going to help keep it from drying out and keep it tasty.
3. Fry the chicken at 300 degrees for 10-14 minutes to make sure that it is properly cooked reaching an internal temp of 160F.
4. Bread the chicken twice. Bread it once, then let it become sticky, then bread it one more time before frying it.
Chef Nick’s Fried Chicken Brine Recipe

Ingredients

8 oz Buttermilk
1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
3 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
1 Tablespoon Adobo
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
3 Tablespoon ap Flour
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
3 oz Dill Pickle Juice

Instructions
– Blend everything together in a bowl with a whisk and then pour over the chicken before breading and fry. Chef Nick suggests letting it sit for 12 – 24 hours.
– Use salt and pepper in the flour for the dredge. Put the first dredged chicken on a cookie sheet for an hour. After that hour, then dredge one more time and fry at 300 degrees for 12-14 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

For more information, call (404) 946-3791, or visit citywinery.com/atlanta City Winery Atlanta is located at Ponce City Market, 650 North Ave NE, Suite #201, Atlanta, GA 30308.
July 6, 2018
City Winery Celebrates Iconic Women Winemakers

On Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 7 p.m., City Winery will host an Iconic Women Winemakers event celebrating women winemakers with tastings of six different wines crafted by some of the most talented women in the industry.

Hosted by City Winery’s Assistant Winemaker, Faith Drew, certified Sommelier Briana Pope-Pettis, and Stephanie Northrup, guests are in for a delicious and educational evening. Guests can enjoy a special tasting of Faith Drew’s 2017 Stainless Steel Chardonnay, made on-site at City Winery Atlanta. Drew will also unveil for the first time her new Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

Wine Down at City Winery!

“Winemaking has always been seen as a male-dominated industry, but really, women have been at the cutting edge of the art and science of winemaking since the beginning. We loved the idea of highlighting some of those women and their wines in a fun, educational setting,” says Drew.

The evening also includes a Q&A and mouthwatering, rustic pairings created by Chef Nick Anderson just for the occasion. Guests will also receive an exclusive offering of 10% off all wine bottles for that night only.

Tickets are $35 and available to purchase at https://citywinery.com/atlanta/iconic-women-winemakers-6-28-18.html. For more information, visit https://citywinery.com/atlanta or call (404) 946-3791.

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June 27, 2018