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Looking for one more way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Try the RAISING OF THE GREEN, which includes samples from Stone Mountain restaurants, as well as a silent auction and, of course, plenty of green beer. The party takes place at 6 p.m. at ART Station in Stone Mountain. Tickets are $20 in advance. 770-469-1105. www.artstation.org. ( Full article and comments) Tap into the spirit of charitable eating with the TAP PROJECT, a nationwide restaurant event that invites diners to pay $1 for water they’d normally get for free—a donation that helps UNICEF provide safe drinking water for children around the world. The project runs today through March 22, which is, strangely enough, World Water Day. (Who knew?) For a list of participating restaurants, visit www.tapproject.org. ( Full article and comments) Russians are renowned for their smooth vodka, and you love drinking it. But do you know how to pair it with your meal? Learn how at Morton's in Buckhead this Friday, March 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Chilled Russian cocktails by IMPERIA will be paired with Petrorussian caviar, sliced smoked salmon, tuna tartare canapes and sliced tenderloin on crostini. Cost is $45 per person (includes tax/tip). Some of the drinks guests will be served are Imperia Martini, Russian Raspberry Martini, Thyme Lemon Drop Martini and Cucumber Martini. An IMPERIA rep will be on hand to answer all your vodka questions. RSVP with Sarah Smith (3379 Peachtree Road NE, 404-816-6535, www.mortons.com). ( Full article and comments) We knew it all along ... Kevin Rathbun is a force to be reckoned with. This past Sunday, he proved it to the world on national television. Bravo to Atlanta's own chef Kevin Rathbun for becoming the first Georgia chef to defeat an Iron Chef on Sunday’s night Iron Chef America Series. Kevin and his brother, aka “The Rathbun Brothers,” were a hit on the show, creating five different dishes with the secret ingredient of elk: elk carpaccio, seared chili-rubbed tenderloin, elk meatballs, fajita marinated elk loin and Manchego Gougeres stuffed elk liver. According to the three judges (food author Ted Allen, rapper Bone Crusher and executive chef Alexandrea Guarnaschelli), the Rathbun Brothers' cuisine reigned supreme and scored a 50 to Flay’s 46. Scored in the areas of taste, originality and plating, the Rathbun Brothers received high marks from the judges with one saying, “I’m in awe.” To celebrate the victory, Kevin Rathbun threw a party at Kevin Rathbun Steak, which benefited the Atlanta Community Food Bank. They raised $11,000 from the sold-out Iron Chef America viewing, where guests got to celebrate and watch the show with Kevin Rathbun.
Kevin Rathbun owns and operates Rathbun's, Krog Bar and Kevin Rathbun Steak.
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Giving is far better than receiving. When California Pizza Kitchen opens its newest store at Pine Straw Plaza in Marietta today (Monday, Feb. 25), it will donate 100 percent of all dine-in pizza sales to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama, which is headquartered in Marietta. The nonprofit organization grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Past wishes have included trips to Walt Disney World, meeting celebrities and sports stars, going on shopping sprees or being an airline pilot or ballerina. Try our fave: the Thai chicken pizza, which features chicken breast marinated in a spicy peanut-ginger and sesame sauce, mozzarella cheese, green onions, bean sprouts, julienne carrots, cilantro and roasted peanuts. Forget your diet for a day. Do it for the children. 4250 Roswell Road. 770-971-7950. ( Full article and comments) Don’t worry—jewelry isn’t required to have a good time at the 25TH ANNUAL OYSTERFEST, hosted by the Steamhouse Lounge. ( Full article and comments) Happy Valentine's Day. Whether your cheeks are burning with passion or your heart is sour from a bitter break-up, there's a varietal of wine that's sure to suit everyone at the Atlanta Fine Wine Festival happening this Saturday, Feb. 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Mason Murer Fine Art, 199 Armour Drive. The event, benefiting Hospice Atlanta, will feature rare and vintage wines, gourmet nibbles and a silent auction. It’s $100 in advance, $120 at the door. Call 404-520-3113 or visit www.atlantafinewinefestival.com. ( Full article and comments)
It's Monday, and you've already spent half your paycheck over the weekend. Good thing Repast is feeling your pain. The Old Fourth Ward restaurant offers 1/2 price bottles of select wines on Monday nights. ( Full article and comments) If you're like the rest of America, money's a little tight after the holidays. Concentrics Restaurant Lobby at TWELVE is offering up quite a nice deal... ( Full article and comments)
Happy New Year, dear readers. I hope your holidays were festive and fun. I attended a dinner party on NYE. Normally my BFF and her partner do all the cooking themselves, but this year was not a good one for health, and thus they turned to a professional for a little assistance. Enter Kerel Fryar, head chef and owner of Soulful Infusion (soulfulinfusion.com), a private chef service. Fryar whipped up a delicious feast for 20 people--probably on little notice, knowing my BFF ... ( Full article and comments) |