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A few tickets remain for Ford Fry's Lobster Roast

2017-04-21T08:19:00.001-04:00

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It’s time for a patio party - round two - at the Optimist! We’re fired up for a lobster and oyster grill-out on the lawn on Sunday, April 23, from 1 to 5 p.m., sponsored by Lexus. Catch some rays and chill out to the tunes of Atlanta's Wasted Potential Brass Band while playing putt putt, corn hole and giant Jenga. Tickets are $50 per person and include food and two complimentary beverages (wine + beer) plus valet parking.

$5 beer, wine and punch specials and a full bar will also be available for purchase.

What’s on the menu?

half-roasted lobsters

mini lobster rolls

roasted oysters

raw oysters on the half-shell

baked oyster Rockefeller

DATE AND TIME
Sun, April 23, 2017
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

LOCATION
The Optimist
914 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, GA 30318

Tickets: CLICK HERE

Great reason to try Amara in Inman Park

2017-04-19T09:07:00.002-04:00

Scoutmob has a pretty decent meal for two at Inman's newest Indian restaurant Amara:

Spice Up Your Life with Amara's Dinner for Two

America and India meet each other on every plate at Amara, Sandeep Kothary’s latest Inman Park venture that offers the perfect mix of traditional Indian cuisine and spice-infused modern American dishes.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Dinner for 2 at Amara in Inman Park
1 small plate (from the Snacks, Bread, Appetizers, and Tandoori Appetizers menu) to share
2 entrees (from Curries, Biryana, or Main Courses)
2 beverages of your choice
The perfect mix of Indian and American cuisine under one roof

click here for deal

SCOUT NOTES

In the world of modern Indian dining, Amara truly has the best of both worlds. The team of chefs at Amara, largely sourced from Sandeep’s Midtown Indian restaurant, Tabla, has expanded upon a menu of Indian classics with several unique American dishes that incorporate Indian ingredients. The result is an eclectic menu that caters equally to fans of Indian cuisine and to those who are less familiar. And our handpicked dinner for two gives you and a date the opportunity to sample the full range of Amara’s delicious Indian-American creations. Lovers of curry, tandoori, and biryana will be happy to find plenty of perfectly executed traditional Indian dishes to dive into. Small bites like the chef selected chutney tasting will awaken your palate to your favorite Indian flavors, and entrees like the popular Amara Chicken Curry – which combines spinach wrapped garlic chicken with a tomato curry sauce – provide a modern take on classic Indian cuisine.

However, if you have yet to dip your toes into the waters of Indian cooking, there are plenty of American dishes whose infusion of Indian spices serve as a perfect introduction for uninitiated diners. For example, Amara’s Brussel Sprouts ‘Bhel’ appetizer combines brussels sprouts and a sweet potato puree with tamarind and an Indian staple called boondi – made from fried chickpea flour – to create a dish that combines familiar American elements with a couple flavorful South Asian spices. When it’s time to move onto your main course, look no further than the jaggery marinated Hangar Steak, or the Salmon, which is marinated in turmeric and cooked in a traditional tandoor oven.

Even Amara’s bar program incorporates Indian ingredients in unique and delicious ways. Many popular drinks, like the signature Pear Necessities, use simple syrups made from jaggery or ginger instead of regular sugar, and a new spring cocktail menu, which will feature even more distinctive Indian infusions – is currently in the works. In addition to this Amara has wide selection of wines and local craft beers to choose from.

870 Inman Village Pkwy NE,

Atlanta, GA 30307

Krog Street Market Movie Nights

2017-04-12T09:33:00.001-04:00

Krog Street Market is now playing movies every Tuesday at 7 pm. Last night it was Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Check this out for a full line up: krogstreetmarket.com. Movie and food from a food stall sounds like a good night and something different to do! Note that Irwin Street is closed currently due to The Beltline being extended. More details are on their website.

Krog Street Market
99 Krog Street
Atlanta, GA 30307

Monday - Thursday 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

Serpas Spring Dinner on the Patio March 30th

2017-03-22T09:38:00.001-04:00

Join us outdoors to celebrate the beginning of Spring for our first-ever

Spring Dinner on the Patio

A family-style, prix-fixe menu $65 per person (plus tax and gratuity)

Reservations are a must - limited seating 404.688.0040

1st Course

Seasonal Citrus Salad

Main Course

Garlic & Herb Roasted Boneless Lamb

Wood-Grilled Salmon

Sides

Seasonal Vegetables

Whipped Potatoes

Dessert

Strawberry Tart

Signature Beverage

Sangria

659 Auburn Ave NE #501, Atlanta, GA 30312

www.serpasrestaurant.com

Patio Party and Crawfish Boil!

2017-03-17T14:26:00.000-04:00

Bring on the sunshine, patio weather & putt-putt – the Optimist is throwing a crawfish boil and spring shindig. On Sunday, March 19, from 2 to 5 p.m. on the patio just outside the Oyster Bar, chefs Craig Richards and Pat Pascarella will be serving up a traditional crawfish boil to the live tunes of a Cajun-inspired band.

The boil will be available to enjoy on the patio for $20 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, alongside a variety of Fish House punch specials for $5 each, and a selection of $5 canned beers. Beginning at 3 p.m. when the Oyster Bar opens inside the restaurant, additional beverages and regular happy hour specials will be available for purchase.

914 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318

NEW: Rebranding City Winery Speakeasy As ABV

2017-02-27T14:29:00.000-05:00

New Happy Hour Spot Intown:

ABV by City Winery
Alcohol by Volume, A Modern Drinkery

City Winery's rebranded speakeasy has dropped the password, doctored up new drinks, added happy hour, and scaled down pricing

Industrial swagger, intriguing cocktails, and modernized provisions

Open Daily
5pm-Midnight

The Best Damn Happy Hour
5-7pm Every Day
Entrance is directly to the left of Binder’s Art Supplies at Ponce City Market

mailing address is:

City Winery Atlanta

Ponce City Market, 650 North Ave NE, Suite # 201

Atlanta, GA 30308

Venkman's Karaoke League Wednesday's

2017-02-20T14:35:00.000-05:00

Venkman's Karaoke League KICK-OFF! Hosted by Christopher Arrison (of Saved by the Band)

FREE for spectators. $25 for performers. TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at ...

Event Info:

FREE for spectators. $25 for performers.

TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:

Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.

Doors: 5:30 PM / Show: 8:00 PM

Venkman's • 740 Ralph McGill Blvd • Atlanta, GA

Brush Izakaya in Decatur

2017-01-14T19:31:00.000-05:00

"Izakaya" is a Japanese term that means a Japanese Gastro pub. Good to know because a few Atlanta friends were thinking all of the "Izakayas" here were some how related because of that word. We went to Brush Izayaya in Decatur on a Friday night and it was packed! Lots of energy and excitement, great bar area too. Note: They do have their own lot. I made this mistake and parked across the street and paid. After sending back the sauvignon blanc I ordered we decided on sake, which was pretty good. Pricey, but good. We had a few small sushi dishes (soft shell crab roll, salmon sashimi) which were decent but I was left still hungry so ordered the pork belly rice. When you ask for soy sauce you get instead a soy sauce mister (spray bottle). We couldn't decide if they didn't want to let us use more soy or not. There were four of us and we all finished our meals before our one friend had her dish brought to the table. Luckily they comped this and also gave us a dessert. Food was good, but was pretty expensive in my opinion. Will try other sushi spots in the area first but great bar scene to check out.

http://www.brushatl.com/menu
316 Church St

Decatur, GA 30030

Gio’s Chicken Amalfitano

2016-12-05T19:47:00.000-05:00

I've been wanting to try this spot by the owner of Antico Pizza for a while! They only have a few items on the menu so it is easier for them to do a good job in my opinion. We had the Scarpiello roasted chicken (Salsiccia, dolce piccante peppers, cipolline, aceto rosso). It also comes with a side salad and garlic bread. This was very delicious! We will be back for sure and this time I might bring a bottle of wine. It's BYOB if you like but they also have wine there. We saw a few people with Antico pizza boxes so it is pretty relaxed with bringing other food in.

littleitalia.com
1099 Hemphill Ave
Atlanta, GA 30318
Georgia Tech, Westside / Home Park

Fox Theater Marquee Club

2016-10-20T11:07:00.003-04:00

Heard recently about the new bar on top of the Fox Theater and wanted to find out more information. This article has pictures and when it is available. It is available to people with tickets for shows or for rented special events. The picture above sells it for me!

More info click here: http://atlanta.curbed.com/2016/10/14/13281224/fox-theatre-rooftop-bar-marquee-club-renderings

5Church Partner & Chef Jamie Lynch will be on Bravo's Top Chef Season 14

2016-10-17T14:04:00.001-04:00

Watch Sneak Preview Here!

BeetleCat's Low-Country Smoke Out & Patio Party November 5th

2016-10-16T08:57:00.002-04:00

From the folks at Scoutmob and Beetlecat:

It’s hard to beat a good old-fashioned low-country boil, but the good folks at BeetleCat may be giving the classic meal a run for its money. This month they’re dialing up the heat with their very own Low-Country Smoke Out. Ring in fall the right way at this exclusive seafood extravaganza, featuring bottomless smoked seafood and craft beer.

Event on Saturday, November 5th at Beetlecat from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

WHAT TO EXPECT

$59 Admission to an exclusive event at one of chef Ford Fry's newest (and highly celebrated) eateries
An all-you-can-eat seafood smorgasbord, smoked on site by executive chef Andrew Isabella
Open draft beer bar sponsored by Wicked Weed Brewing
A fall afternoon of food and fun on the BeetleCat patio

SCOUT NOTES

Summer may be over, but that’s not stopping BeetleCat from throwing one more coastal cookout. Ford Fry’s Inman Park “oyster-ette” is welcoming fall in the best way possible: an outdoor party complete with an all-you-can-eat-and-drink smoked seafood smorgasbord and craft beer bar.

Since opening last year, BeetleCat has been dishing out the same quality seafood as its sister restaurant The Optimist, but in the form of casual small plates served in a relaxing ocean-inspired atmosphere (fun fact: BeetleCat’s name refers to a miniature sailboat and the restaurant’s interior has a distinctive maritime design). It’s communal vibe and fun bar atmosphere have made it the hottest thing in Inman Quarter, with packed houses and long weekend wait times becoming the norm. Now the laid-back eatery is kicking their feet up even more, with a one-day only grill sesh featuring original seafood dishes served fresh of the smoker.

Guests can expect unique dishes like smoked squid pasta salad, barbeque fish collars, and smoked shrimp kielbasa, plus cookout essentials like potato salad and chicken wings. Executive Chef Andrew Isabella will be manning the big green egg himself, offering exclusive insight into each dish. Already a BeetleCat fan? This is your chance to get an unofficial lesson in seafood smoking from the chef himself, all while tasting a completely new and distinctive menu.

When you find yourself getting thirsty, head over to the open bar where you can grab a pint – or three – of some of Asheville’s finest craft beer courtesy of Wicked Weed Brewing. On tap will be one of the brewery’s newest year round offerings, a hopped up pale ale called Napoleon Complex.

A live DJ will be spinning tunes, and the party will extend from BeetleCat’s beautiful outdoor patio to the retro downstairs bar, modeled after a 70’s surfer den. So come ready to mingle and be sure to bring your appetite, because the smoker will be cranking out feast worthy seafood snacks all afternoon long.

INMAN PARK

299 North Highland Avenue Northeast,

Atlanta, GA 30307

Get tickets here: https://handpickedatlanta.com/checkout/payment

City Winery Atlanta

2016-10-06T15:23:00.001-04:00

This new concert venue at Ponce City Market is an excellent way to see a show! They have wines on tap and full dinner. If you are not catching a show you can also hang out at the bar/restaurant upstairs. I had the shrimp and grits and it was phenomenal. Looking forward to going back to catch one of their jazz brunches sometime soon. NOTE: I love that they have a doggy menu too if you bring a pooch to the patio: Click here for doggy menu!

See full schedule of upcoming shows: www.citywinery.com/atlanta/

650 North Avenue, Ponce City Market, Atlanta, GA, 30308

404-946-3791

Negril Village

2016-09-27T15:57:00.000-04:00

Had lunch at this cute spot in Midtown today. Negril Village opened 2 years ago and specializes in Jamaican Food. This former firehouse built in 1907 has lots of white marble tables and a patio outside and upstairs. We really enjoyed the great food and the service. We had the Jerk Chicken wings as an appetizer and pan seared salmon with sweet potatoes and a bourbon sauce. I spoke with the server who said they also have a Tuesday-Friday Happy Hour downstairs with rum punch specials. I will be back to check out the Weekend Brunch with bottomless mimosas!

30 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

(404) 464-7159

www.negrilvillageatl.com

Beef Jerky Bar???

2016-09-15T09:57:00.001-04:00

Wandered into Biltong Bar at Ponce City Market recently and was very surprised/excited/impressed. This South African snacks bar has great ambiance with huge windows and bar seating overlooking Ponce and part of the Beltine. Great music selection and craft cocktail menu. Perfect place to unwind and have a "Something Something DANGER ZONE" or a "See You Space Cowboy". Check out the beef jerky menu and definitely have the red bean hummus!

http://biltong-bar.com/

Address: Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE ne152, Atlanta, GA 30308

Phone: (678) 515-0620

Good Eatin’ Great Cause Culinary Tour and Competition

2016-09-06T17:22:00.000-04:00

Join us for Good Eatin’ Great Cause Culinary Tour and Competition!

Featuring metro Atlanta’s favorite restaurants and Chefs, an exciting Cooking Competition and a Super Silent Auction! You’ll enjoy an entertaining and energetic evening filled with incredible tapas style food tastings and great company!

All to benefit a great cause!

Date: Thursday, September 15th / 6:00 -10:00pm

Location: Cobb Galleria Exhibit Hall D

Tickets are just $75!

Tickets Include: Tastings of 25+ Restaurants, an Exciting Cooking Competition & More!

Purchase tickets here

Lots of fantastic Auction Items!

Big Green Egg & Supplies

Lodge Cookware

Theatre Packages

Dining Certificates

Luxury Hotel Packages

Jewelry and Personal Pampering Packages

* Proceeds to benefit SafePath Children's Advocacy Center

Greece vs. Italy Five-course Wine Dinner at Kyma

2016-08-16T09:17:00.002-04:00

The folks at Buckhead Life Restaurant Group are hosting a 5 course dinner Wednesday August 24th:

Tap Beer Dinner Saturday, August 13

2016-08-07T11:12:00.000-04:00

IT’S A WICKED WEED BEER DINNER!

Join Tap as they feature Wicked Weed with a beer dinner featuring some great brews and Chef Tyler Williams’ 5-paired courses!

When: Saturday, August 13

When: 7:30 p.m.

Price: $80 per person, excludes tax and gratuity

Click here to buy your tickets today!

TAP | 1180 Peachtree Street, Atlanta | tapat1180.com | 404.347.2220

T: @TAPat1180 | Insta: tapat1180

Herban Fix - Vegan Kitchen

2016-08-04T11:00:00.000-04:00

I absolutely loved this place! It is located in Midtown across from the Bank of America building on Peachtree (right by North Ave). Pan-Asian dishes using strictly vegan, plant-based ingredients served in open, contemporary digs. They have a gluten free menu as well. I have had the mushroom steak, scallion pancake appetizer, spring rolls and also the veggie curry. Both were phenom. It is about time Atlanta got a yummy vegan restaurant (in a cool space with bar and private room to boot). I also think their carrot cake might be one of the best I have had. A must try. Try it and let me know what you think!

More deets:

herbanfix.com/menus
565 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 815-8787

PARISH Friday Nashville Hot Chicken Night

2016-08-03T11:24:00.000-04:00

From the folks at Parish:

FRIDAY NIGHTS JUST GOT A LITTLE BIT HOTTER…

Join us at PARISH for Friday Nashville Hot Chicken Night!

The exclusive menu includes:

-Nashville hot chicken wings, buttermilk, dill sour pickles for $6

-Nashville hot half chicken, tomato-celery salad, buttermilk, and soft white bread for $18

Chef Stuart Tracy’s Nashville Hot Chicken is only available Fridays nights from 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

PARISH is located at 240 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30307. For reservations, call 404.681.4434 or visit parishatl.com

Bring your Pooch to Happy Hour at Tap in Midtown!

2016-08-02T11:19:00.000-04:00

From the Folks at Tap:

THE DOG DAYS ARE OVER…NOT, THEY’VE JUST BEGUN!

Happy Hour Specials at Saltyard in Buckhead

2016-08-01T10:36:00.004-04:00

Saltyard is offering now $1 oysters, $3 local brews and $5 wines Monday through Friday from 5-7

1820 Peachtree Rd NW
Buckhead (404) 382-8088
saltyardatlanta.com

Healthy Fast Food in Miami at Grown

2016-06-17T09:44:00.001-04:00

Could this be the wave of the future? An former NBA player's wife has come up with a healthy fast food restaurant chain in Miami. After thorough research with Harvard Business School and School of Public Health her concept has become a reality. This is a great article and I would love to see more businesses like this pop up in Atlanta and other US Cities! Kudos to this entrepreneur.

View full article here

Inman Park's Amer Mentioned in Zagat's "Hottest New Bars"

2016-06-15T15:36:00.000-04:00

Atlanta: Amer

Why it's hot: More often than not, Atlanta's best new drinking spots wind up being the bars in equally exceptional restaurants. That's why it's great that this intimate, European-inspired cocktail bar, nestled into the hulking Inman Quarter development, is such a treat. The focus is squarely on smart, satisfying drinks mixed, stirred, shaken, layered and more, with managing partner Shanna Mayo, an ATL drink-scene vet, at the helm.
Must-order: The Bling Machine (vodka, blackberry, ginger, orgeat, vanilla, lemon juice and Chambord) if you're feeling fruity, the Deep Red (rye, mezcal, vermouth, grapefruit juice, Zucca, Cynar) for something funky.
Insider tip: The same owners also run Bocado; head there if you like what you find at Amer, but want something more substantial to eat than the available light bar fare.

299 N. Highland Ave; 404-600-5895

View full Zagat article here

....And They're Off!

2016-05-03T14:49:00.001-04:00

Another Derby Day party...this time at JCT this Saturday May 7th. Looks like no charge for this one. Make sure you wear your big hat!