Where to Spend New Years's Eve in Atlanta

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DINE WITH ATLAS AT THE ST. REGIS THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE

Decked out in holiday décor, Atlas will offer three seatings this New Year’s Eve at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. for a special, three-course prix fixe dinner created by Executive Chef Chris Grossman.  The full dinner menu, which changes daily, will also be available. Diners will also be treated to a celebratory midnight toast to ring in 2017.  With a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms, Atlas is located in The St. Regis Atlanta (88 West Paces Ferry Rd NW) and celebrates the very best in seasonal American cuisine combined with European influences. For more information or to make a reservation, visit atlasrestaurant.com. 

JOIN STK ATLANTA THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE FOR BLACK TIES AND BUBBLES

This New Year’s Eve, join Midtown’s sexiest steakhouse for an unforgettable “Black Ties and Bubbles” celebration on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Known for its high-energy atmosphere and exceptional, signature and seasonal offerings, STK will take luxe to the next level this New Year’s Eve.  Not only are partygoers invited to enjoy a selection of seasonal specials created by Executive Chef Andrea Montobbio from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., but they can also take advantage of a 3-hour premium open bar beginning at 9 p.m. Music for the evening will be provided by local favorite DJ Dillon and revelers will be treated to complimentary New Year’s Eve party favors, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and more. STK’s full dinner menu will also be available. Dinner reservations are also availble without the premium bar tickets for a $100 minimum per person.  General admission tickets start at $75 and VIP tickets start at $120. VIP partygoers will also receive a bottle of Veuve Clicquot per four guests. To purchase tickets to STK’s Black Ties and Bubbles New Year’s Eve celebration, visit:  https://www.xorbia.com/events/stkatlanta/black-ties-and-bubbles-new-years-eve-celebration.  For more information about STK, visit www.stkhouse.com or call 404-793-0144. 

SAIL INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH YATCH ROCK REVUE AT PARK TAVERN IN PIEDMONT PARK

Let the countdown begin as Park Tavern gets ready to sail into the New Year on Saturday, December 31, 2016 with an all-inclusive celebration featuring live music from Yacht Rock Revue in the Piedmont Room.  Beginning at 9 p.m., partygoers are invited to enjoy an open bar of premium liquor, beer, wine and champagne from Coors Light, Redd’s Apple Ale, Absolut, Jack Daniels Winter Jack and El Jimador tequila, along with a range of tasty offerings a including hors d'oeuvres, tacos, sliders, fresh sushi flown in from Hawaii, and s’mores.  At midnight, guests will be treated to a champagne toast and can dive into a breakfast buffet that includes Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, breakfast burritos, and much more. General Admission tickets begin at $125 for ages 21 and up and covers all food and beverage between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. Group tickets are also available for purchase with a savings discount of 10% percent when purchased in groups of 20 people or more. Park Tavern is located on the Atlanta BeltLine in the heart of Midtown at 500 10th Street NE on the corner of 10th Street and Monroe overlooking Piedmont Park and the Midtown skyline. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.parktavern.com or call (404) 249-0001.   

HEAD TO DANTANNA’S FOR A FOOTBALL-INFUSED NEW YEAR’S EVE

For revelers with football on their minds this New Year’s Eve, Dantanna’s boasts three convenient locations, Buckhead, Downtown in CNN Center and Sandy Springs. A landmark Atlanta dining and drinking staple, Dantanna’s combines culinary excellence with the entertainment value of sports to create the ultimate restaurant experience. Dantanna’s Buckhead and Downtown exude the sophistication of a five-star restaurant and the entertainment of having a private box at your favorite game, while the recently renovated Sandy Springs location provides a more intimate neighborhood dining experience. Partygoers at the Buckhead and Sandy Springs locations can enjoy  a champagne toast at midnight to ring in the new year. Of course, for those looking for a lively spot convenient to the Georgia Dome to grab a bite before or after the the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl or to simply watch the game where all the action is happening, Dantanna’s in CNN Center will be the place to go. 

Dantanna’s Buckhead is located at the Lenox Mall in Buckhead at 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; Dantanna’s Downtown is located at ONE CNN Center, Suite #269, Atlanta, GA 30303; and Dantanna’s Sandy Springs is located in Abernathy Square Shopping Center at 6649 Roswell, Rd, Unit 30, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.  For more information visit www.dantannas.com or call 404.760.8873.

DRESS UP OR DRESS DOWN THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE AT HAMPTON + HUDSON

This New Year’s Eve, Hampton + Hudson will be kicking off the day with nonstop college football on flat screens throughout the popular Inman Park bar and restaurant. Beginning at 7 p.m., the official “Dress Up or Dress Down” New Year’s Bash begins. For $15, revelers are invited to enjoy $5 specialty cocktails from Old Forth Ward Distillery, a live performance from DJ Skooter, a balloon drop, and a complimentary champagne toast and midnight breakfast.  Tickets will be available at the door.  Hampton + Hudson is located 299 Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. For more information, visit http://www.hamptonandhudson.com/.

THREE-COURSE NEW YEAR’S EVE PRIX FIXE MENU AT GENKI NOODLES AND SUSHI

Sushi and Japanese cuisine lovers are invited to spend New Year’s Eve with Genki Noodles and Sushi.  With three convenient locations, Buckhead, Virginia Highland and Sandy Springs, Executive Chef Jimmy Meas has created a special, 3-course prix fixe menu just for the occasion.  Available for $40 per person, guests can begin their dinner with a choice of thinly sliced yellowtail with fresh jalapeño drizzled with ponzu sauce or steaming miso soup. For the second course, diners can choose from surf and turf for two – an Angus filet and Imperial crab lobster roll served with wasabi mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and Mongolian sauce; or sushi sashimi for two that includes Genki’s popular Volcano roll, eight pieces of sashimi and six pieces of nigiri. Dessert lovers can end their email with Genki’s Dorayaki, Japanese pancakes infused with honey and sweet red bean filling that are served chilled with a side of brown sugar ice-cream. Genki Noodles and Sushi is located in Buckhead at 3186 Roswell Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30305; The Prado in Sandy Springs at 5590 Roswell Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30342; and Virginia Highland at 1040 North Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30306.  For more information, www.genkiatl.com. 

TOAST TO THE NEW YEAR AT GRAIN WITH MOËT CHAMPAGNE, OYSTERS AND COCKTAILS

Champagne and oyster lovers can ring in the New Year at GRAIN, a favorite neighborhood drink shop with an intimate atmosphere, eclectic bar bites menu and a thoughtful and inventive cocktail program.  Beginning at 4 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, couples will be treated to a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne, a dozen fresh oysters and two cocktails for $100 per couple. GRAIN’s full sharable bites menu will also be available. Revelers ages 21 and up can purchase tickets at the door or online at:  https://grain-bar.xorbia.com/toast-to-the-new-year-with-moet-champagne-oysters-and-cocktails/xt/?referral=xt-buy-tix.  GRAIN is located in the heart of Midtown on the corner of W. Peachtree and Abercrombie Road at the MidCity Lofts next to the Renaissance Atlanta Midtown at 845 Spring Street, Unit D1, Atlanta, GA. The GPS Address: 856 W. Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA.  For more information call 404.881.5377 or visit www.grain-bar.com.

RING IN 2017 AT CYPRESS STREET PINT AND PLATE’S RELAXED NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

Not in the mood for glitz, glamour and balloon drops this New Year’s Eve? Head to Cypress Street Pint and Plate, one of Atlanta’s most cherished neighborhood haunts, for its laid back New Year’s Eve celebration on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Open from 10 a.m. to 2:45 a.m., revelers are invited to belly up to the bar, sit by the fire pit, and mix and mingle with friends while watching college football. Partygoers can also enjoy the regular food menu, extensive craft beer list, $5 well drinks, half priced wine bottles, or can ring in the new year properly by taking advantage of half priced bottles of champagne or $3 champagne by the glass. For more information, please visit www.cypressbar.com or call 404.815.9243.  Cypress Street Pint and Plate is located on the corner of 6th street and Cypress Street at 817 West Peachtree, Suite E-125, Atlanta, Georgia.

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Sip, Simmer & Savor at GUNSHOW with Jack Daniels Single Barrel

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Last week, I attended a fabulous dining experience at Kevin Gillespie's Gunshow. "Sip, Simmer & Savor" is part of a culinary event series presented by Jack Daniels Single Barrel Collection so as you can imagine, there was an abundance of Jack Daniels cocktails to "sip." [And I did!]

The private dinner featured an impressive menu including Jack Daniels Single Barrel wet aged prime filet served with black & blue and select relaxed foie gras; sweet crab with marinated fennel and parsnip ravioli with brussels and pomegranate. [See full menu in the slideshow above.]

While the Jack Daniels dinner was a one-night-only event, Gunshow is open nightly for your dining and culinary pleasure. I strongly recommend going if you haven't already.

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Southern Crust Catering Co. Officially Launched in ATL With Brews, Slices & More

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Custom-Outfitted 1953 Vintage Chevy Truck Delivers Full-Service Catering Experiences Starring Neapolitan-Style Pizza

Pizza and beer lovers gathered at Wild Heaven’s brewery last Thursday, November 17th, for the official launch of Southern Crust Catering Co. in Atlanta.  Delivering unforgettable experiences via a custom-outfitted, vintage Chevy Truck, Southern Crust treated attendees to an evening filled with Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pizza, fresh salads, braised pork meatballs, house-made s’mores, Wild Heaven craft brews, games and more.  An instant hit, guests were among the first to see the 1953 truck that features a Mugnaini open-hearth pizza oven, incredible sound system and tap handles to pour local brews.  Just in time for the holidays, the full-service catering company is now officially available for private and corporate events, rehearsal dinners, weddings and more.   

To accompany an array of classic and specialty pizzas options, Southern Crust offers fresh, seasonal salads, wood-fired focaccia bread, as well as a wide variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts.  Starters like marinated olives, burrata, and pancetta-wrapped figs, and braised pork meatballs compliment a range of fresh seasonal salads including chopped kale salad, shrimp and avocado salad, Caesar, and more. Pizza ranges from classics like margherita and pepperoni to specialties like pistachio pesto; Calabrese; blanco; and butternut with roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions, mozzarella, arugula and truffle oil. House-made desserts, from s’mores and Georgia chess pie to peach and blackberry cobbler and gelato, provide the perfect ending to every meal. Southern Crust menus are designed to take advantage of the best produce available, treating guests to delicious and relaxed fare in almost any setting. Custom and gluten free options are also available.

Adding atmosphere, vintage style, great service and delicious pizza to events, Southern Crust Catering Co.’s unique approach to catering allows the truck to handle all size and types of occasions. For more information, visit www.southerncrustcatering.com.

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Atlas Welcomes Geno Dew as General Manager

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Atlas is pleased to welcome Geno Dew as General Manager. The acclaimed Atlanta restaurant is located in the heart of Buckhead at The St. Regis Atlanta.  Offering a wealth of experience, Dew most recently served as General Manager of STK in Atlanta and has a rich history working within the hospitality industry. During his tenure with Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, Dew led teams for award-winning restaurants in Atlanta, Washington DC and Miami, as well as opening Enoteca Carbonari and Spice Market by Jean Georges.  

“Being able to lead the Atlas team is a dream come true, tailor-made for me with everything in life that I love and am passionate about,” says Dew. “Our guests delight in the cornerstones of what makes the Atlas experience so special - you see the work of Masters not only on the walls, but also on the plate and in the glass.”   

 Thanks to strong support from the Atlanta community, Atlas is set to celebrate its two-year anniversary in January 2017. Since opening, the restaurant has garnered both local and national attention for its signature fine dining cuisine, attentive service, and museum-worthy art collection from leading publications including bon appétit, Travel + Leisure, Forbes, Garden & Gun, and Architectural Digest. Most recently, Atlas received a Four Diamond rating from AAA.

“Chef Grossman is the most talented, passionate Chef that I have had the good fortune to collaborate with, along with Caleb Hopkins, one of the best wine directors in the region.  Working with this dream team is incredibly inspiring in itself, but to have the opportunity to serve the diners of Atlanta in the setting that is Atlas completes the circle," adds Dew.   

Atlas is located at The St. Regis Atlanta, situated within the shopping and financial district of Buckhead. Atlas is one of 16 award-winning brands operated by Tavistock Restaurant Collection. For more information or reservations, visit atlasrestaurant.com.

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