Where to Rise and Dine on New Year's Day

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After a night of popping champagne, it’s time to say “hello” to National Bloody Mary Day on Monday, January 1, 2018. Imbibers can cure those pesky post-NYE hangovers with Bloody Marys and brunch, lunch and dinner options on New Year’s Day at a myriad of local haunts around the city. From a football-inflused brunch, complete with an expansive build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar at Dantanna’s, to a hearty, traditional brunch in bustling Inman Park at PARISH, and a not-to-miss Party in the Park at Park Tavern, there’s plenty of ways to feel replenished for the New Year. 

Dantanna’s Serves Football-Infused Brunch  

The perfect place to catch the full line up of college bowl games, football fans are invited to visit all three locations of Dantanna’s, in Buckhead, Downtown and Sandy Springs, as all locations will all be open on New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, 2018. In addition to serving up New Year’s Day traditional favorites like blacked-eye peas and greens, Dantanna's Buckhead will delight all tastes with signature brunch dishes including: Shirred Eggs in Tulips - two eggs baked in crepes with Maine lobster, shrimp and crawfish in brandy-lobster cream sauce; served with asparagus; Three Little Pigs - fried Niman Ranch pork scallopine, griddle honey ham and apple wood smoked bacon on toasted Kaiser bun with dijon aioli; and Oysters Rockefeller and Eggs - two poached eggs on flash fried oysters and Sambuca creamed spinach topped with sauce hollandaise and chopped apple wood smoked bacon. Dantanna’s Buckhead will be serving a Bloody Mary Brunch on New Year’s Day featuring an expansive build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Dantanna’s Sandy Springs will also be hosting a special Bloody Mary Brunch on New Year’s Day, in addition to the regular menu. Available from 11 a.m to 4 p..m, Sandy Springs' favorite brunch dishes include: Pesto-Egg Sandwich - scrambled eggs, grilled tomato, basil pesto, provolone cheese and a eelera bun served with potatoes and asparagus; Dantanna’s “Super” Bowl - Texas toast, grits, scrambled eggs, bacon, house made chicken sausage, potatoes and a jalapeno cheese sauce; and shrimp & grits - andouillie, onions, peppers, Sriracha cream, and thyme infused logan turnpike grits. 

The Neighborhood Café and Brasserie at PARISH Extends Weekend Brunch: 

Brunch lovers can recover from New Year’s Eve festivities at The Neighborhood Café and Brasserie during PARISH’s brunch on Monday, January 1, 2018. Featuring a hearty and flavorsome menu, brunch lovers can celebrate the New Year with favorites like the American Breakfast - scrambled eggs, a choice of country sausage or applewood smoked bacon, grits or potatoes and a biscuit; The Burger - grass fed beef, benton’s bacon jam, dijonaise, grilled onion, cheddar and house cut fries; Chicken and Waffles - fried chicken, blueberry waffle, Sriracha butter and peanuts, and much more. With inspired, familiar American food, an inventive beverage program, and warm hospitality, The Neighborhood Café will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and The Brasserie will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PARISH will be closed for dinner. For more information or to make reservations, call 404.681.4434 or visit parishatl.com.  

Park Tavern in Piedmont Park Presents New Year’s Day in the Park

Football fanatics are invited to visit Park Tavern in Piedmont Park, located in the heart of Midtown, on Monday, January 1, 2018, for a special New Year’s Day Party in the Park. The perfect place to catch the full line up of college bowl games, Park Tavern’s renovated covered patio boasts plenty of seating, stone fire pits, hi-definition, flat screen TVs, a 20' x 10’ big screen, private cabanas and much more, where sports enthusiasts can cheer on their favorite teams.  Beginning at 11:30 a.m., revelers recovering from New Year’s Eve can take advantage of Park Tavern’s 'Hangover Helper Bloody Mary Bar' and celebrate National Bloody Mary Day in style. Patrons can also cozy up and watch their favorite teams go head to head while noshing on fan favorites including: burgers, wings, chicken baskets, and Park Tavern’s fresh, seasonal oyster bar. Guests looking to take on challenges of their own are welcome to enjoy games of corn hole. Free to attend and with no reservations required, fans can enjoy open seating. For more information, visit www.parktavern.com.  

Open for Dinner on New Year’s Day

Atlas and the Tavern at Atlas at the St. Regis Atlanta will be open from 4 to 10 p.m on New Year's Day, Monday, January 1, 2018. With a kitchen headed up by Executive Chef Christopher Grossman, New Year’s Day diners are invited to revel in a fine dining experience in the dining room or relax in The Tavern featuring chef-driven small plates menu and hand-shaken cocktails. With a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms, this chef-driven restaurant brings unparalleled culinary experiences to the capital of the South. For more information, visit atlasrestaurant.com.   

New comers and local diners alike can continue the 2018 New Year celebrations by visiting ONE. midtown kitchen, a Midtown staple known for its impressive wine offerings, craft beer selection, handcrafted cocktails and high energy, American cuisine created by Executive Chef Matt Weinstein.  For more information or to make a reservation, call ONE. midtown kitchen at 404.892.4111 or visit www.onemidtownkitchen.com. ONE. midtown kitchen is located at 559 Dutch Valley Rd, Atlanta, GA 30324

TWO urban licks will be open for New Year’s Day dinner. From 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. patrons can enjoy fiery creations by acclaimed Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi, including his seasonal and classic favorites. To make a reservation, call 404.522.4622 or visit twourbanlicks.com. TWO urban licks is located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30306.  

ROOM, located in the TWELVE Centennial Park hotel in Downtown Atlanta, is open on New Year's Day for breakfast, lunch and dinner until 10 p.m. ROOM will also be serving Executive Chef Juan Carlos Huerta’s $4 select sushi rolls from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., including fresh favorites like the Spicy Tuna Roll, California Roll, Sakura Roll and more. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.roomattwelve.com or call 404.418.1250. ROOM at TWELVE is located at 400 W Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30308.  

ALLORA, the newly opened Italian concept at TWELVE Hotel Midtown, will be open on New Year’s Day for breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., for lunch from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Celebrating the flavors of Italy, guests are invited to slip into ALLORA where the art of dining and drinking is rediscovered. Blending Italian classics with modern techniques and seasonal ingredients, Executive Chef Chris Maher offers an impressive menu filled with house made pastas, specialty pizzas, creative insalatas, small plates and more. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.alloraatl.com or call 404.961.7370. Complimentary valet up to three hours and two hours free parking in the parking deck are available. ALLORA is located in Atlantic Station at 361 17th St NW Atlanta, GA 30363.  

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Ignite Date Night at ONE.midtown kitchen

New comers and local diners alike can take date night to the next level by visiting ONE. midtown kitchen, a Midtown staple known for its unique wine offerings and high energy cuisine, before or after visiting the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s spectacular Garden Lights, Holiday Nights.

While noshing on mouth-watering American cuisine created by Executive Chef Matt Weinstein or indulging in full bodied wines, sipping on local craft brews and handcrafted cocktails, diners and imbibers can receive 50% off their check with a Garden Lights, Holiday Nights ticket stub, now through Sunday, January 7, 2018.

Offer is valid on the ticketed day only and cannot be combined with in-house promotions, such as New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, or other discounts.

One discount per table per visit and the maximum discount is $20 per check.

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For more information or to make a reservation, call ONE. midtown kitchen at 404.892.4111 or visit www.onemidtownkitchen.com. ONE. midtown kitchen is located at 559 Dutch Valley Rd, Atlanta, GA 30324.

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Atlas' Fall Inspired Cocktail

                          Photo by Mia Yakel

                          Photo by Mia Yakel

THE FIRESIDE

Atlas’ Fall-Inspired Cocktail, Created by Lead Bar Tender, Carl Gilbert

With the leaves falling it’s the perfect time to cozy up with Atlas’ latest boozy treat created by Lead Bartender Carl Gilbert. An ideal cocktail for autumn.

The Fireside combines tequila with that beloved ginger and apple cider flavor with aged bitters, caramel sweetness, and the refreshing citrus flavors of fresh squeezed lemon juice.

RECIPE:

1.5 oz Don Julio Tequila

.25 oz Ginger Syrup

.75 oz Mercier Apple Cider Reduction

1.0 oz Lemon Juice

2 Dashes of Barrel Aged Bitters

Garnish with a Red Caramel Tuile 

Build all ingredients in a shaking tin, add ice, shake, *double strain, garnish, serve and enjoy!  

 

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Located within the St. Regis Atlanta, Atlas celebrates the very best in seasonal American cuisine combined with European influences.

Revel in a fine dining experience in the dining room or join us at The Tavern featuring an all-new, chef-driven small plates menu and hand-shaken cocktails.

With a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms, this chef-driven restaurant brings unparalleled culinary experiences to the capital of the South. For more information, visit atlasrestaurant.com

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Concentrics Restaurants' ALLORA Now Open in Midtown

Photos by Erik Meadows

Photos by Erik Meadows

Celebrating the flavors of Italy, guests are invited to slip into ALLORA where the art of dining and drinking is rediscovered. Blending Italian classics with modern techniques and seasonal ingredients, Executive Chef Chris Maher offers an impressive menu filled with house made pastas, specialty pizzas, creative insalatas, small plates and more. Located in TWELVE Hotel Midtown, ALLORA welcomes guests to sit and stay awhile in an inviting environment that showcases industrial design, warm leathers and woods, and rustic touches including an expansive central bar, chef’s tables overlooking an open kitchen, comfortable booths, and a spacious, covered outdoor patio. 

With a wealth of culinary experience that includes The Ritz Carlton Buckhead, 4Th & Swift, and ONE. midtown kitchen, Chef Maher is best known for his outstanding handmade pastas and taking classic dishes and ingredients and reinterpreting them with a modern, and sometimes playful, approach. Highlights from the menu include a range of antipasto like Charred Octopus, Barlotto Bean Hummus, Peperonata, and Castelvetrano olives; Veal and Ricotta Meatballs with Parmesan Grits, San Marzano tomatoes and Grana Padano; and Whole Roasted Artichoke with Bagna Cauda and bread crumbs. Perfectly cooked specialty pizzas such as the Carbonara with Pancetta, Cracked Pepper, Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano and a Farm Egg; Fennel Sausage featuring San Marzano Passata, Calabrian Chiles, Cherry Tomatoes, Sicilian Oregano; and a traditional Margherita pie are ideal for sharing.  House made Cacio e Pepe; Porcini Agnolotti; and Lemon Saffron Campanelle are among the pasta offerings while sumptuous entrees like the Roasted Branzini; Grilled Wagyu Flank Steak; and Pork Milanese are sure to please. Those looking to imbibe can explore a carefully curated wine list created by Todd Rushing, signature and classic cocktails, and craft beers in cans, bottles and on draft.  

ALLORA is located in the TWELVE Hotel Midtown at 361 17th Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30363. Complimentary valet up to three hours and two hours free parking in the parking deck are available. ALLORA will be serving breakfast Monday to Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; lunch Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; dinner and brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; dinner Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; and weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call 404.961.7370 or visit www.alloraatl.com

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Event Recap: Culture Drivers By UrbanDaddy & Infiniti

On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, over 300 stylish Atlantans descended upon The Foundry at Puritan Mill in bustling West Midtown for Culture Drivers, an exclusive event hosted by UrbanDaddy and INFINITI.  

An interactive and boisterous night of art, culture, food and cocktails came together in an expectation-defying private affair where culinary innovations by celebrity chef Roblé Ali were center stage. With an experience at every corner, guests also enjoyed live dance and painting performances, a special DJ performance from DJ Salah, and visual demonstrations inspired by food throughout the night. 

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ONE. MIDTOWN KITCHEN OFFERS WEEKLY FIVE-COURSE CHEF TASTING EXPERIENCE

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Known for its impressive offerings and approachable, high-energy American cuisine, ONE. midtown kitchen has introduced an unforgettable, exclusive “5-6-7” dining experience now available each week. Never to disappoint, every Thursday diners can experience five delectable, off-the-menu courses created by Executive Chef Matt Weinstein at the six chef’s counter seats at 7 p.m. for $55 per person.  

A front row culinary adventure ideal for a date night or evening out with friends, reservations for ONE’s 5-6-7 chef's counter experience are required. To make a reservation, call ONE. midtown kitchen at 404.892.4111 or visit onemidtownkitchen.com.

Featuring Five Courses at Six Premier Chef’s Counter Seats at 7 p.m. Every Thursday

Featuring Five Courses at Six Premier Chef’s Counter Seats at 7 p.m. Every Thursday

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A Cuban Affair at The Consulate Restaurant with Fashionado

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One of my favorite dining destinations is about to turn up the heat to high this Friday! I am thrilled to host "A Cuban Affair" at The Consulate Atlanta on July 14th to introduce their new Cuban menu. There will be a DJ, live music, possibly some salsa dancing (that's up to you!) and of course tasty tapas and specialty crafted cocktails. It's a PARTY! I recently tried the new menu and it was fantastic. Let us know you're coming - RSVP HERE.

Also, catch me and The Consulate Atlanta on CBS Plugged-In on Thursday July 13 at 11AM!

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