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One of my favorite Southwestern dining destinations, Agave Restaurant, is having a fantastic Partida tequila tasting dinner tonight, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call Agave Restaurant at 404-588-0006 (242 Boulevard SE, www.agaverestaurant.com) The menu: The Elegante Tequila Dinner Featuring Partida Super Premium Tequilas & The Cuisine Of Chefs Jack Sobel & Richard Silvey Seared Lamb Shank Taco with Hatch Chili with Sweet Yellow Corn Puree, Lobster & Poblano Sauce and a Smoked Jalepeno & Red Pepper Drizzle served with Partida Blanco Traditional Margarita Seared Gulf Shrimp in a Ginger, Butter & Cilantro Sauce over Arugula and Homemade Flatbread topped with Red Chili Oil & Citrus Crema served with Fresh Fruit Mango & Partida Blanco Margarita with Partida Agave Nectar Spicy Fall Chicken Soup with Pasta, Basil & Tortilla Strips served with Partida Reposado Top Shelf Margarita Chile Seared Wild Salmon over Fire Roasted & Crushed Local Heirloom Tomatoes & Baby Spinach topped with Fresh Lemon and Poblano Crema served with Partida Perfecto Anejo A Rich Chocolate Ganache and Caramel Torte with Belgian Chocolate Chips & Fresh Cream served with a shot of the Exquisite Elegante ( Full article and comments) The Melting Pot in Atlanta invites you to the 2nd annual Paint the Town charity event at Vinings Gallery to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. On September 19 and 20, 2008 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., guests will take part in an exquisite evening while experiencing the artistic innovations of Eric Waugh and Thomas Arvid, while sampling carefully selected wines, perfectly paired with tasty gourmet fare. Tickets are $50 per person for one evening and $125 per person for the VIP weekend. The VIP weekend is the premiere ticket to Paint the Town as it allows guests to have all access to each evening at 6 p.m. instead of 7 p.m., presenting the opportunity for intimate conversation with the artists. VIP ticket holders are also offered special cellar selection wines to reward the palate. In addition to the wine and the artist meet and greet, Paint the Town’s VIPs are invited to a private silent auction offering the most premiere items, while, of course, benefiting the patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Tickets are going fast! To purchase tickets online, please visit www.stjude.org/paintthetown. ( Full article and comments) He might be raking in millions from his musical artistry, but Jermaine Dupri can't seem to share the wealth with his employees of Café Dupri, which mysteriously shut down last week. “The economy has changed dramatically and people just aren’t eating out as much anymore,” Dupri told AllHipHop.com. “People are cutting back everywhere and a lot of companies, including Café Dupri, are feeling the effect. For the past two months business at the Café has been down and if the business isn’t making money, I feel its a smart move to shut it down. Bottom line: if it doesn't make money, it doesn't make sense.” Employees of the cafe recently appeared on local television station WSB-TV saying they weren't paid for their work after showing up last week and seeing a sign that read, "Thanks for patronizing Café Dupri. We have closed indefinitely." ( Full article and comments) HEY, I KNOW THAT GUY … You probably know KEVIN POLLAK from his roles in more than 50 films including “The Usual Suspects,” “Casino” and, uh, “Dr. Doolittle 2.” But you might not know him as a comedian and impressionist, known for dead-on takes on Christopher Walken and William Shatner. The actor, writer and producer appears Friday and Saturday at the Punchline for a rare engagement. So what do you need, an engraved invitation? 404-252-5233. www.punchline.com.
THREE GOOD THINGS THE GERMANS GAVE US: And no, we’re not talking about Volkswagens. German food, German music and (best of all) German beer—they’re all waiting for you at the fifth annual GERMAN BIERFEST Saturday afternoon at Woodruff Park. A ticket ($30 in advance, $35 at the door) gets you a sampling glass and all the beer (more than 30 German brews) you can drink. Kids and designated drivers get in free (although no one under 21 will be allowed to drink, of course). There’s also fare from popular local restaurants. It all starts at 2 p.m. Vunderbar! 678-244-1528. www.germanbierfest.com.
BREAK OUT THE ZOLOFT: If you’re a fan of live music and have a hard time making decisions, Saturday night is just plain going to be a problem. Do you rock out to the mildly dangerous, derivative ’90s alterna-rock of the reunited STONE TEMPLE PILOTS at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre (404-249-6400, www.vzwamp.com)? Do you take things down a couple of notches and mellow out to soft rockers SISTER HAZEL performing with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at Chastain Park Amphitheatre (404-733-4800, www.classicchastain.org)? Or do you opt for a rare appearance by country music living legend LORETTA LYNN at the Cobb Energy Centre (404-249-6400, www.cobbenergycentre.com)? See? We told you it was going to be rough …
LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE … So prescribe yourself a heavy dose of frivolity Sunday at the Punchline’s COMEDY FOR A CURE event. Hosted by child cancer survivor Jay Eichelberger, the festivities include headliner Tom Simmons and at least one other comic, as well as a raffle and live auction of such items as an iPod, a Nintendo Wii, sports tickets and a week at a Florida vacation home. All proceeds benefit CURE Childhood Cancer. For more information, call 404-252-5233 or visit www.punchline.com. ( Full article and comments)
Food from around here just tastes better. It's riper, sweeter, juicier, perkier and more flavorful. It's time for a farm-to-table meal in all its glory, yes? On Tuesday, August 12, at 7 p.m., Inman Park's Parish presents a four-course meal comprised of entirely local ingredients perfectly paired with local wines and served family style at the Communal Table. Join farmer Bill Yoder for a special grower’s dinner. Check out the menu lineup: First course: Broadbean and crispy pancetta salad, tomato, pecorino, mint vinaigrette. Broadbeans are from Stillwater Farms. Tomatoes from Bill Yoder. Mint is from Parish’s garden. Second course: Apple-walnut risotto, gorgonzola cheese. Apples are from Ellijay, GA. Cheese is from Sweet Grass Dairy in Thomasville, GA. Third course: Roasted Springer Mountain chicken, sweet sausage, Yukon gold potato, pearl onion, balsamic butter. Chicken from Springer Mountain Farms in Mt. Airy, GA. Sausages are handcrafted at Parish from Riverview Pork. Potatoes are from Waverly Bros in Forest Park, GA Fourth course: Peach crostata, ginger ice cream. Peaches are from Neil Taylor and Split Cedar Farms in Ellenwood, GA Tickets cost $60 per person, not including tax and gratuity. Space is limited. Call Parish at 404.681.4434 to make a reservation. Parish is at 240 N. Highland Ave. Atlanta, 30307
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Viva la healthy alternatives! This week, Starbucks launched its newest product: smoothies. Except they're called vivanno nourishing blends. Whatever. They're delicious. The 16-ounce cold orange mango banana blend concoction is a blend of one whole banana, whey protein and fiber powder, your choice of milk, ice and Naked juice (an exclusive blend from the Atlanta company made only for Starbucks). The healthy treat is quite filling and is intended to serve as a meal replacement, but it only contains 250 calories (or less, if you adjust your milk choice to non-fat). Plus, it's got 16 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber and one serving of fruit. The banana chocolate blend, which has 270 calories, 21 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber and 5 grams of fat, is made with bittersweet cocoa, a whole banana, whey protein and fiber powder. Caffeine addicts can add a jolt to their drink with a shot of espresso. One more fresh tidbit: Starbucks uses hormone-free milk! The vivanno blend drinks are $3.75, and are available at all Starbucks. Though you probably have no trouble finding a Starbucks near you, visit www.starbucks.com if you want to learn more. ( Full article and comments) Top 5 cupcakes at the Atlanta Cupcake Factory
642 N. Highland Ave. NE, 678-358-9195, www.theatlantacupcakefactory.com 1.Strawberry 2.Chocolate Peanut butter 3.Key Lime (pictured) 4.Carrot Cake 5.Red Velvet ( Full article and comments) We love free stuff, and we're sure you do, too. Sushi Kiku is offering readers to come out and try their fresh sushi for free. Crazy, right? But it's true. They're just trying to get their name out there with their grand opening party and free food. Anyway, we'd be crazy not to get the word out to you that you can confidently fill your gas tank up this Saturday night, because dinner's free!
WHEN: Saturday, July 12, from 7 to 9 p.m.
COST: $0 (but good manners say tip your server)
WHERE: Sushu Kiku, 2770 Lenox Road, Atlanta, 30324
CONTACT: 404-467-4544. www.kikujapanese.com.
DON'T FORGET: Tell 'em you heard it from The Sunday Paper ( Full article and comments) Having a party anytime soon? (Maybe that T-Mobile housewarming thing we just discussed?) Check out this drink calculator I found at Evite. You just enter in the amount of people that are coming, along with how long you'll be partying, and if you'll be serving wine, liquor or beer (we like all three), and if your guests are light, average or heavy drinkers (guess which category we fall under). And voila! You'll instantly know how many bottles of liquor, wine and beer to have on hand. Don't forget to collect everyone's keys at the beginning of the evening! ( Full article and comments) This morning, I received the following e-mail from an SP reader. The scorecard she mentions is in reference to Adam Murphy's monthly Restaurant Report Card (in our current issue): Hi Kirsten, I am a huge proponent of food safety, and I love reading your scorecard each issue. I was at [a major discount chain store] near Perimeter Mall, off Ashford-Dunwoody, and when I saw these English muffins sitting on top of the trash can, I had to take a picture as I was so disgusted. This should deter anyone from eating fast food--no one in their right mind should want to eat food that has been sitting atop a receptacle used for nasty food scraps and who knows what else. This is disgusting and something should be done so I thought of you guys. Thanks, Megan Thanks for being a proactive citizen, Megan! I've forwarded your e-mail on to Adam Murphy, who investigates health inspection violations around Atlanta and surrounding cities. Watch Adam Murphy’s CBS 46 Restaurant Report Card every Thursday at 4 p.m. and Fridays at noon. You can also catch all of his reports in streaming video at www.cbs46.com. ( Full article and comments) |