March 2010 - Posts

Tweet

Dine Like a Local

• Easter Feasts Made Simple and Savory

  All dressed up but don't know where to go? The city's tastiest restaurants have created special Easter Brunch menus and expanded their hours for one day only. On Sunday April 4th, spend time with your friends and family - leave the cooking to the pros!
  
  For trendy and traditional dishes, try:
  
  Anis Cafe and Bistro - Buckhead
  Buffet served 11:30a.m.-3p.m.
  $28 adults, $14 children
  A chic little French place where you can dine alfresco and soak up the Spring.
  
  Livingston Restaurant - Midtown
  Buffet served 11a.m. - 8p.m. 
$29 adults, $12.95 children
  Offering Contemporary American fare, for $12 more you can enjoy the Bloody Mary & Mimosa bar!
  
  PARISH: Foods & Goods - Inman Park
  Special Brunch menu served 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  Inspired by the comforts of good food and good company, the menu offers seasonal tweaks to the usual fare. At noon, the kids can enjoy an egg hunt while you relax.
  
  TWO urban licks - Downtown
  Special Brunch menu served 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  Know for its "Fiery American Cooking" and live music, the special menu is sure to please. Be sure to snap a picture with the Bunny himself and kick back while the kids search high and low for eggs from 11a.m. - 1p.m.
  
  Want a stress-free meal at home? Try these holiday takeaways:
  
  Alon's Bakery & Market - Virginia-Highland and Dunwoody
  Pick-up orders available
  Featuring the best flavors of the season, Alon's artisanal menus feature entrées, sides, deserts and baked goods. Spring offers tons of fresh berries, veggies and meats to spice up any dish for any occasion!
  
  Rosa Mexicano - Atlantic Station
  Available through April 5
  Interested in spicing up your Sunday feast? Rosa Mexicano's ‘Mexican Passover' menu offers delicious chicken, beef and fish seasoned and cooked with bold peppers and spices, while a spicy beet salad adds a kick to your side dish. For dessert, a Mexican Macaroon ice cream sandwich is sure to leave your mouth watering.

  Posted Mar 31 2010, 08:46 PM by Alyson Kate with no comments

  Filed under: Alon’s Bakery & Market, American, Anis Cafe and Bistro, artisan, Atlantic Station, berries, Bloody Mary, brunch, Buckhead, buffet, cheeses, discount, Downtown, Dunwoody, Easter, Easter Bunny, Easter Sunday Brunch, egg hunt, family, French, friends, Inman Park, Livingston Restaurant, meats, Mexican, Midtown, Mimosa, PARISH: Foods and Goods, Rosa Mexicano, seasonal, special, special menu, takeaway menu, TWO Urban Licks, veggies, Virginia-Highland

• Corridor of Cuisines - Your Gateway to Global Dining

  Looking to try a taste of the globe without the hustle and bustle of the more trendy areas of the city? Venture up our famous Corridor of Cuisines - a six-mile stretch of Buford Highway featuring family-owned restaurants - and enjoy authentic dishes from numerous nationalities! Lauded by locals and prestigious publications alike, you can find the best pho, tofu, taco, sweets, and of course barbecue and more, that Atlanta has to offer.
  
  While it's impossible to name favorites, here's a list of must-try spots:
  
  Pho Dia Loi - the best bowl of Pho around. From crisp, clear broths and slurp-worthy noodles to spring rolls and cold rice topped with all manner of meats, herbs and sauces, look no further for delicious Vietnamese dishes.
  
  88 Tofu House - Aptly named, the menu features 88 varieties of dishes, including meat and veggie add-ins, all served 24-hours a day.
  
  El Taco Veloz - home of the best tongue taco in town. Little more than a shack in outward appearance, this taqueria serves up the spiciest and tastiest Latin menu around.
  
  Mozart Cafe and Bakery - Sweet and savory treats from every corner of Asia. From illicitly-named cookies to vanilla pastries and tons of buns filled with an array of goos, stop by for dessert and leave with breakfast.
  
  Hae Woon Dae - backyard barbecue with a table-side twist. These colorful Korean recipes are chargrilled right in the middle of your table. 
  

  Posted Mar 24 2010, 11:21 AM by Alyson Kate with no comments

  Filed under: 24 hours, 88 Tofu House, Asian, authentic, barbecue, barbeque, bbq, Buford Highway, dining, El Taco Veloz, family-owned, Hae Woon Dae, international dinning, Korean, Latin, Mozart Cafe and Bakery, OTP, pho, Pho Dai Loi, restaurants, sweets, tacos, tofu, Vietnamese

• Café di Sol

  Tucked away in the vivacious Poncy-Highland area, Café di Sol is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. A laid-back staff spreads the casual but intimate vibe of the outdoor patio throughout the interior, while perfect portions priced affordably leave you full but not stuffed. From the red lights strung through the trees out front, to the creative and contemporary menus for brunch, lunch and dinner, Atlanta simply can't get enough!
  
  Keep an eye for the delicious, produced-in-house limoncello - a spicy, refreshing complement for brunch and dinner dishes. If you're looking a tasty alternative side dish, the house chips can't be beat. Lightly fried to a golden brown and simply seasoned, you'll want a batch for the ride home! Don't forget to try the Grapefruit Rosewater Martini - voted Best Signature Drink two years running.
  
  Need an extra nudge to get you in the door? Drop by for one of these tantalizing weekly specials:
  
  BOGO Burger Mondays - Dine in and purchase any of the made-to-order burgers then get another completely free! Both a great idea for a spontaneous date night and an easy solution for tomorrow's lunch.
  
  Wine Wednesdays - For just $15, enjoy 5 hand-selected red and white wines. Order a couple of appetizers and discover your new favorite happy hour hangout!
  
  Patio Party Sundays - Chow down and get geared up for the work week with $12 grilled oyster platters, $3 Red Stripe beers and $2 Peronis. Featuring a Reggae DJ, come groove and gab from 6p.m. until closing time!

  Posted Mar 19 2010, 02:17 PM by Alyson Kate with no comments

  Filed under: affordable, al fresco, Best Signature Drink winner, BOGO, BOGO Burger Mondays, brunch, buy one get one, Café di Sol, casual dining, contemporary, dinner, discount, DJ, Grapefruit Rosewater Martini, grilled oysters, house chips, limoncello, lunch, patio, Patio Party Sundays, Peroni, Poncey-Highland, Red Stripe beer, red wine, Reggae, signature drink, tasting, weekly specials, white wine, Wine Wednesdays

• “Ireland ‘Til Doomsday!”

  As the home of one of the biggest St. Patrick's Day festivals in the nation, you're sure to hear "Éireann go Brách" muttered, uttered and outright shrieked in the coming days. This fidelity phrase translates into "Ireland Forever" (or my personal favorite: "Ireland ‘Til Doomsday!"). Continuing the authentic celebration, many locally-loved spots are offering spectacular deals. Turn your friends green with envy courtesy of these delectable deals, or save some green with these delicious drink specials!

  Terrace On Peachtree at Ellis Hotel
  Saturday, March 13^th
  10a.m. - 4p.m.
  
  Taste your pot of gold when you order up a serving of Terrace's exclusive Guinness Beef Stew!

  Wednesday, March 17^th
  11a.m. - 10p.m.
  
  For a dinner so good you'll want to pinch yourself, try Terrace's $30, 3-course feast from Atlanta's only farm-to-table Irish chef! Choose from authentic dishes including Potato & Leek Soup and Seared Smoke Salmon, Irish Boiled Bacon and Cabbage, and a White Chocolate and Baileys Bread Pudding.

  
  Max Lager's Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery
  Saturday, March 13^th
  Beginning at 12:30p.m.
  
  Tap into a bit of Irish luck with a fresh pour of Max's IMOS (Imperial Mocha Oatmeal Stout). This tasty brew is paired to perfection with Southern-infused Irish fare - Cottage Pie and Smoked Beef Brisket, Green Tomato Chow Chow and Sweet Potato Hash (with Pearl onions and house cured bacon).

  
  Murphy's
  Wednesday, March 17^th

  Drop by Atlanta's Best St. Patrick's Day Celebration (30 years and running) for authentic Irish dishes, drinks and dancers! Grab a plate of Murphy's Corn Beef Cabbage, Guinness Braised Beef Short Ribs and Irish Whiskey Bread Pudding and enjoy the leaping leprechaun spectacle.

  
  TAP
  Wednesday, March 17^th

  Featuring authentic cocktails and a live session band, Irish sprits have never tasted so good! Specials include $3 Numbers Ale and $5 Guinness, $5 Irish Coffees and Irish Eyes Cocktails, as well as $8 Irish Boilermakers - a pint of Smithwicks with shots of Jameson.

  
  Terrace On Peachtree at Ellis Hotel
  Saturday, March 13^th
  10a.m. - 4p.m.

  Enjoy the St. Patrick's Day parade the Irish way with $4 Harp and Guinness specials and $4 Irish Coffees.

  
  STATS
  Saturday, March 13^th

  The lucky libations at STATS leave you seeing green (in your wallet at least). Indulge your inner leprechaun with $2 pints all day long.

  Posted Mar 12 2010, 12:35 PM by Alyson Kate with no comments

  Filed under: authentic menus, dancers, drink specials, green, Guinness, Harp, ireland, irish, Irish coffee, Jameson, lucky, Max Lager’s Wood-fired Grill & Brewery, Murphy’s, pot of gold, shamrock, Smithwicks, St. Patrick's day, STATS, TAP, Terrace on Peachtree, whiskey

• Let's Do Dinner!

  Just in time for Spring, 39 of the city's premier restaurants have collaborated once again, bringing you a sumptuous showcase of the season's latest cuisines and libations! Among the menus you'll find casual and global-infused dining, steakhouses, and urban pub fare - all at a delicious price, perfect for a guilt-free weeknight out!

  Buckhead Restaurant Week 2010
  March 6^th-14^th
  $25 3-course dinners from 26 restaurants

  A few offers include:

  Atlanta Fish Market - This casual dining spot offers 3 options per course, including a Spicey Tuna Sushi Roll, the Blackened Mahi and Oreo Crusted Cheesecake.

  Pricci - Features Roman-inspired cuisine and wine pairings for an exotic twist.

  Prime - This "prime" steakhouse has a number of enticing entrée options such as the Wood Grilled Salmon Filet or NY Strip ‘Steak Frites', plus homemade sorbet or ice cream for dessert.

  Gordon Biersch - The epitome of urban pub fare also offers 3 options per course, such as a Sherry-infused Lobster Bisque, the Teriyaki Flat Iron Steak and Signature Double Chocolate Cake.

  Inman Park Restaurant Week
  March 8^th-14^th
  $15, $25 and $35 3-course dinners from 13 restaurants

  Spearheaded by Chef Shaun Doty of Shaun's, a portion of the Inman Park Restaurant Week proceeds with benefit the Believe In Me Foundation - a support system for the education and welfare of autistic children.

  A sample of the menus offered include:

  $15 at The Albert - Urban pub fare featuring options such as Pan Seared Scallops, Grilled Hangar Steak with seared veggies, and Red Velvet Cake.

  $25 at Zaya Mediterranean Cuisine - Mediterranean-infused cuisine featuring soups, salads and hummus, innumerable entrées and traditional desserts.

  $25 at Sauced - A menu of casual classics with a Southern spin, including a jalapeño-cheddar Black-eyed Pea Fritter, Guinness-braised Boneless Short Ribs, and Chocolate Bread Pudding with Espresso Ganache.

  $35 at Kevin Rathbun Steak - In addition to the regular city-chic steakhouse menu, 3 special options per course will be offered. The new additions include Georgia White Shrimp, Allen Brothers Prime Flatiron Steak, and a Black Bottom Chocolate Crème Brulee.

  Posted Mar 05 2010, 04:24 PM by Alyson Kate with no comments

  Filed under: Atlanta Fish Market, Buckhead, casual dining, charity, dinner, discount, drinks, global-infusions, Gordon Biersch, Inman Park, Inman ParkBuckhead, international, Kevin Rathbun Steak, Pricci, Prime, pub, restaurant, Sauced, Shaun’s, steakhouse, The Albert, Zaya Mediterranean Cuisine