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A Toast for our Veterans and Active Duty Military
November 11
Kurt’s Bistro
Kurt’s Bistro is offering a free Kurt’s Pilsner or glass of wine to Active Duty Military and Veteran’s in honor of their service with the purchase of an entrée. Kurt’s offers fine steaks and seafood, traditional European fare, and a Prix Fixe 3 course dinner. Please call 770.623.4128 for more information or to make reservations.
Celebrate the New Store Opening!
November 12th, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The Cook’s Warehouse at East Cobb
Mary Moore, David DiCorpo and Matt South will be your hosts for the Grand Opening Celebration of the The Cook’s Warehouse East Cobb store. Chef Sonya Jones will be autographing her new book Sweet Auburn Desserts: Atlanta’s Little Bakery That Could (Pelican Publishing Company, 2011) and will present samples from the book to taste. The opening party will also feature demonstrations in the teaching kitchen, fantastic specials and fund-raising giveaways. The store is located at 1311 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta.
High Arts Day
November 14th, begins at 8 a.m.
High Museum of Art
HighArtsDay returns on November 14, featuring events in Midtown and Buckhead. Beginning with refreshments and private shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue, the day concludes with a private viewing of the High’s “Picasso to Warhol” exhibition. Throughout the day, ticketholders will enjoy tours of two spectacular homes, cocktails at the High during a trunk show and silent auction, and a luncheon with celebrated fashion designer Wes Gordon. $150 for museum members, $200 for non-members; visit www.High.org for more info.
Aspen’s Signature Steak West Cobb
November 15th, 7 p.m.
King Estate Wine Tasting
Aspen’s Signature Steak in West Cobb hosts the perfect opportunity to indulge, featuring fine wines from the Oregon’s King Estate Winery. Pairing delicate whites and rich reds, this delectable dinner will celebrate fall flavors including caramelized grapefruit with ricotta dressing, duck confit with frisee and duck egg ravioli, dry aged strip loin with smoked Vidalia onions and mushrooms, huckleberry, and black truffle jus, and a luscious dessert of lemon cheesecake with a ginger snap crust and winter fruit. The four-course dinner and reception is $65 per person plus tax & gratuity. Please call 770.419.1744 for reservations.
Thanksgiving Treats at Theo’s Brother’s Bakery
November 19th
Theo’s Brother’s Bakery in Crabapple
The Sedgwick Group will be offering a plethora of sweet Thanksgiving treats for your to order and share with the family. Sweets will include traditional favorites such as pumpkin pie, cranberry tarts, warm pull-apart rolls, banana nut loaves and decadent fall treats including plum-pistachio tarts, chocolate turtle truffle torte, and ciabatta leek and sage stuffing. Orders must be in by November 19th. Please call 770.740.0360 to order and for a full list of Thanksgiving goodies.
Children’s Gingerbread House Decorating Class
December 10th, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
Davios’ Executive Pastry Chef Kathleen Miliotis is offering a Gingerbread House Decorating Class for children of all ages. Homemade gingerbread pieces, frostings and candies will be provided to make one-of-a-kind gingerbread houses to share with family and friends for the holiday season. The class is $20 per student and space is limited. Please call 404.844.4810 or contact Amy Howard at amy@davios.com to reserve.
Atlanta is brimming with fun upcoming events for foodies. Whether you’re craving a culinary outing or a delicious way to support a good cause, our list of Atlanta area offerings has you covered. Happy dining!
Vinny’s on Windward
November 4th, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Fall Wine Tasting
Join Vinny’s on Windward for their Fall Wine Tasting on November 4th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will accompany fine wines from Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel.
Cost is $30 per person. Call 770.772.4644 for reservations.
Georgia Ensemble Theatre
November 4th, 5:30 p.m.
Dinner with the Composer and Writer!
The Georgia Ensemble Theatre invites you to dine with the composer and writer of the Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s musical Glimpses of the Moon! The Georgia Ensemble Theatre will host dinner with Tajlei Levis and John Mercurio as well as Sharon Carr at the Oak Street Café in Roswell. Tickets are $60 for dinner and the 8pm showing of Glimpses of the Moon or $30 for dinner only. Please RSVP before October 31 by calling 770.641.1260.
Un Repas Mémorable (A Meal to Remember)
November 4th
A Meal to Remember for Meals on Wheels Atlanta!
The St. Regis Atlanta will host A Meal to Remember on November 4th to benefit Meals on Wheels Atlanta. This elegant, black-tie event will feature a multi-course dinner prepared by some of the finest chefs from around the world (two Master Chefs from France are flying in just to present their dishes at this events!). Live and silent auctions will feature restaurant packages, wine, trips, art and accessories.
Aspen’s Signature Steak West Cobb
November 15th, 7 p.m.
King Estate Wine Tasting
This event will feature fine wines from the King Estate Winery in Oregon. Pairing delicate whites and rich reds, this delectable dinner will celebrate Fall flavors including caramelized grapefruit with ricotta dressing, duck confit with frisee and duck egg ravioli, dry aged strip loin with smoked vidalia onions and mushrooms, huckleberry, and black truffle jus, and a luscious dessert of lemon cheesecake with a ginger snap crust and winter fruit. The four-course dinner and reception costs $65 per person plus tax & gratuity. Please call 770.419.1744 for reservations.
Atlanta is brimming with fun upcoming events for foodies. Whether you’re craving a culinary outing or a delicious way to support a good cause, our list of Atlanta area offerings has you covered. Happy dining!
MARKET at Buckhead
October 30th, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Halloween Pups on the Patio Brunch
Enjoy a Halloween brunch at MARKET with a canine twist. Join P.A.L.S. Atlanta and MARKET by dressing up your doggy pal in their favorite Halloween costume. All dog costumes will be eligible to win fashionable dog clothing and accessories from Dixie Dog. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to P.A.L.S. Bring some doggy treats so they won’t be jealous while you enjoy scary favorites like bloody marys, passion fruit sangria, blood orange mimosas, and the a la carte brunch menu. Call 404.523.3600 to make reservations.
Ray’s on the River
November 3rd, 7:00 p.m.
Shafer Wine Dinner
Ray’s on the River, in partnership with Quality Wine & Spirits’ Master Sommelier, Michael McNeill, will offer a four-course dinner, featuring the wines of Shafer Winery in Napa Valley. Click here for the complete menu and wine selections. Tickets are $95 per person and the event is limited to the first 20 RSVPs. Call 770.955.1187 to reserve your place.
Vinny’s on Windward
November 4th, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Fall Wine Tasting
Join Vinny’s on Windward for their Fall Wine Tasting on November 4th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will accompany fine wines from Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel. Cost is $30 per person. Call 770.772.4644 for reservations.
Georgia Ensemble Theatre
November 4th, 5:30 p.m.
Dinner with the Composer and Writer!
The Georgia Ensemble Theatre invites you to dine with the composer and writer of the Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s musical Glimpses of the Moon! The Georgia Ensemble Theatre will host dinner with Tajlei Levis and John Mercurio as well as Sharon Carr at the Oak Street Café in Roswell. Tickets are $60 for dinner and the 8pm showing of Glimpses of the Moon or $30 for dinner only. Please RSVP before October 31 by calling 770.641.1260.
Un Repas Mémorable (A Meal to Remember)
November 4th
A Meal to Remember for Meals on Wheels Atlanta!
The St. Regis Atlanta will host A Meal to Remember on November 4th to benefit Meals on Wheels Atlanta. This elegant, black-tie event will feature a multi-course dinner prepared by some of the finest chefs from around the world (two Master Chefs from France are flying in just to present their dishes at this events!). Live and silent auctions will feature restaurant packages, wine, trips, art and accessories. Tickets can be purchased here.
High Museum of Art
November 14, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
High Arts Day with Wes Gordon and Jackye Lanham
Join rising fashion star Wes Gordon and acclaimed interior designer Jackye Lanham for High Art Day. This exclusive event includes breakfast and shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue, a double home tour, the Pop & Shop! Trunk Show and silent auction, a seated luncheon featuring Wes Gordon’s Spring 2012 collection, and a private viewing of Picasso to Warhol. Tickets are available at high.org/highartsday or by calling 404.733.4429.
Vinings Gallery
December 3rd 6 – 9 p.m. and 4th 1- 4 p.m.
Artist Release for Thomas Arvid!
With vibrant colors and excellent lighting, renowned painter Thomas Arvid’s collection of wine-focused paintings features fabulous vintages and other fine libations. Vinings Gallery will hold an exhibition on December 3rd and 4th but limited edition giclees can be viewed and reserved on their website www.viningsgallery.com. Call 404.794.7762 for more information.
Carbonara Trattoria
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch
5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Dinner
New Restaurant Opening!
Carbonara Trattoria, located in Dunwoody, is now open for lunch and dinner! Carbonara offers fine Italian dining with a relaxing atmosphere and an extensive wine selection. Signature dishes include rich pastas and risottos, Osso Buco, veal specialty dishes, lamb, steak, and fresh fish. The newly renovated dining space is located in the Dunwoody Village shopping center across from the Dunwoody Village Post Office. Call 678.587.9100 for more information and reservations.
Put your walking shoes on and head out to Historic Roswell this Saturday for “A Taste of Roswell”, from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the historic town square (617 Atlanta St), some of Roswell’s most outstanding restaurants will be serving up their finest dishes. Admission to the event is free and food tickets are 50¢ each. This family-friendly event will feature music from 106.7, a hula hoop contest, The Twist dance contest, a bean bag toss, and more. Prizes will be awarded for the winners of the games and contests. For more information please visit www.visitroswellga.com/taste-roswell.html or call the Roswell Visitor’s Bureau at 770/640-3253.
Bistro VG will be offering a variety of Pink Drinks including assorted bubbles, wines, and fun cocktails with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Turning Point Women’s Healthcare organization. Turning Point Women’s Healthcare specializes in breast cancer rehabilitation and education for women. Bistro VG is located at 70 West Crossville Road in Roswell, please call 770/993-1156 for reservations!
October 22-23
Taste of Atlanta is a 2-day festival at Technology Square that attracts food lovers from throughout Atlanta, the Southeast and beyond to enjoy tastes from more than 80 restaurants from all over the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Guests can sample delicious dishes, sip robust wines and beers, be entertained by demos from local and celebrity chefs, and enjoy interactive sponsor experiences and family-friendly entertainment, while uncovering the incredible dining treasures the city has to offer.
Flavors’ food editor, Shelley Sawyer and her son, Samuel, will be participating in the Taste of Atlanta’s Top Chef Kids Cooking Competition on Saturday, October 22 at 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the Family Food Zone Cooking Stage. There will be 3 kids + chef/parents competing. A secret ingredient will be given out this Friday. Come and cheer them on!
Flavors is looking forward to a myriad of Oktoberfest events happening in Atlanta! Don’t miss out on the great events happening around town.
Wildfire is offering an Oktoberfest Beer Dinner on October 14th featuring Wildfire’s twist on German-inspired foods. Each course will be masterfully paired with various varieties of Sam Adams brews. Enjoy beef goulash, ‘Wurst sausage trio, stuffed pork loin and much more! The dinner is priced at $45 per person plus tax and gratuity. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m. and dinner starts at 7:00 p.m. The full menu and pairings can be found at http://www.wildfirerestaurant.com/events/1103.
Stick around for dessert at Wildfire, as their Pumpkin Pie is back! Take home a whole pie for $19.95. This Fall delight is served with whipped cream, caramel sauce and pecans on the side. Please call 770/730-9080 and ask for a manager to reserve your pie.
5 Seasons Brewery will also be celebrating the fine tradition of Oktoberfest on October 8th with an all you can eat and drink buffet of your favorite German-style foods and brews! For $45 per person you can enjoy house made pretzels, wienerschnitzel, bratwursts, roasted chicken, schweinhaxen, sauerkraut, roasted potatoes, braised cabbage and spaetzel. To wash it all down 5 Seasons is offering its own home brewed Fest Beir, The New Dukelweiss, Helles, Hefeweizen, ESB, Maibock and more! Reservations are welcome but feel free to drop in!
One day is far too short to celebrate Oktoberfest, so 5 Seasons will also be featuring one beer per day that will be paired with a special appetizer created to compliment the beer. Each day (except Tuesday) the “Featured Beer” will be half price! These special brews will be available from Saturday October 8th – October 14th. Please visit www.5seasonsbrewing.com or call 404-255-5911 for more information.
The Georgia Aquarium will present “A Toast to Imagination” on October 13th. The event hosted by Aqua Vino will raise funds to support animal care, research and veterinary training through the Corell Center for Aquatic Animal Health. Tickets will be discounted through October 7th, bringing the price down to $150. The wine tasting will feature more than 200 fine wines from around the globe, gourmet fare from some of Atlanta’s premier restaurants, and a live auction. Enjoy the beautiful backdrop of the Oceans Ballroom and the aquarium’s five galleries. The VIP tasting is from 6 – 10 p.m. and the Grand Tasting is from 7 – 10 p.m. Make your reservations soon since the price will go up after the 7th. Please visit http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/aquavino/ for more information and to buy tickets.
Tuesday October 4th will be a night for dinner and a dance show at Tantra! Join Tantra for their monthly event featuring a live Tango show, a $25 three course dinner and fine libations, all served up under the spicy ambiance of DJ Manuel. The dancing starts at 8:00 p.m but the dinner special runs all night! Please call 404-228-7963 to make reservations.
The Cook’s Warehouse located in East Cobb is now open! The newly renovated Merchant’s Walk shopping center at 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 568 will house the 4,800 square foot store. The store displays cookware and accessories from All-Clad, Primo grills, Capresso, Cuisinart, Demeyere, Zwilling, J.A. Henckles, Le Creuset, Shun, Swiss Diamond, Wüsthof, WMF and much more! The staff includes appliance specialists, a knife specialist, a kitchen manager and knowledgeable sales associates that can help you with your every kitchen need! To help you use all your new tools and gadgets, don’t miss out on the culinary demonstrations and classes that will happen throughout the year. Please call 770/565-8005 or visit www.cookswarehouse.com for more information about the new store and their class schedules and sign ups.
For the 6th year in a row Ray’s Restaurants will be sponsoring ‘The Derek Rackley 10th Annual ‘Fore the Kids” Golf Classic’ benefitting Fragile Kids Foundation and the RACK foundation. Fragile Kids Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides medical equipment and items that enhance the quality of life for Georgia children living with Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy and other chronic challenges. Ray’s restaurants will be donating food and drinks for all the golfers at the tournament and at the pre-golf party. The event will be October 26th at Bear’s Best in Suwanee, Georgia. The pre-party will take place at Ray’s on the River on October the 23rd. If you would like to participate please contact Jill Gossett at jill@fragilekids.org, call 770/951-6116 or visit fragilekids.org
The sixth Annual Field of Greens festival will return to Whippoorwill Hollow Organic Farm on Sunday, October the 2nd from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Chef Ron Eyester of Rosebud and The Family Dog partially hosts this event that exhibits chef-prepared food grown locally. This fun, family-friendly event features the festival market, where 60 food artisans, green living organizations and live craft exhibitors will demonstrate their artistry. The Chef’s Tent will showcase 30 of Atlanta and Athen’s finest farm-to-table restaurants with chef-prepared tastings of favorite menu items. A new feature of the festival will include the F’n’ Chef Competition, an Iron Chef-style competition with three local chefs and judged by local food celebrities. Proceeds will benefit Slow Food Atlanta, a non-profit that seeks to build a good, clean and fair food system. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Tickets and more information can be found at www.fieldofgreensgestival.com.
The new Fall and Winter menu for Gigi’s Cupcakes Debuted this Monday! You will get the chance to enjoy breakfast all day with a Canadian Maple Cupcake, a treat featuring maple bacon cake, with maple buttercream frosting sprinkled with bacon! Or have a hot and spicy day with Hot Chocolate Mama, cayenne milk chocolate cake with cayenne chocolate buttercream and a spicy cayenne heart. The Grasshopper and Tiramisu flavors make triumphant returns from last year. Enjoy all the new adventurous flavors or find your old favorites and get your Cupcake Lover’s Card stamped with each purchase. Please visit www.GigisCupcakesUSA.com for updated menus and hours!
1140 Hammond Drive
Suite 125
Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328
JalinePol will be at Vinings Gallery this Saturday and Sunday, the 17th and 18th for a One Woman Show exhibiting her colorful oil paintings. The French artist will be featuring new and limited editions for her event and doors will open at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Take a sneak peak and please RSVP at www.viningsgallery.com/gallery-events/.
4686 South Atlanta Rd, Suite F
Smyrna, Georgia 30080
404-794-7762
September 15: Historic Roswell will host its next Alive After Five event tonight at 5:00 p.m. but don’t worry if you miss this one, the next one will be the third Thursday in October! Restaurants and family fun will be available as you stroll the streets and enjoy the live music. 
September 17-18: This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Sandy Springs Festival featuring over 600 artists, crafters, entertainers and vendors. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.sandyspringsfestival.com 
September 24: More than 20 Decatur restaurants will serve up their fares at the annual fundraiser for the Decatur Cooperative Ministry (DCM). Join the party from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. as this family-oriented event serves up samples form local restaurants, a silent auction, fun kids activities and live music and entertainment. The Decatur Cooperative Ministry seeks to alleviate homelessness and hunger in the Atlanta area by providing emergency shelter, long-term traditional housing, bill payment and food for families at risk. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the following Decatur restaurants: Pastries A Go Go, The 17 Steps, and Kyoto Joe’s or by calling the DCM at 404/377.5365. You’ll not only have a great time, you’ll help families in need while you do it!
September 29 – October 2: The Atlanta Greek Festival returns this year with Greek delights from food and art to entertainment and shopping. Sample rich offerings such as pastitsio, moussaka, chicken lathorigiano, souvlaki, and gyros. The festival opens at 11 a.m. all three days. Tickets are $5, please visit www.atlantagreekfestival.org for more information, hours and parking information and to buy tickets online. 
September 30-October 1: The Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival is heating things up in Atlantic Station for it’s third year running! Whether you’re a Texas native or a Carolina Sweet BBQ sauce fanatic, you’ll be delighted to try Atlanta’s top BBQ restaurants and watch the competitors battle for the BBQ championship. Tickets can be purchased at the website www.atlbbqfest.com and are $6 in advance, $10 day of the show.
September 30: The New Belgium Brewing Company (brewer’s of Fat Tire) held it’s annual competition for avid beer lovers (and film lovers!) and the winners have been chosen! Now you have a chance to check out the entries and visit beautiful Candler Park in Atlanta while sipping craft beers by New Belgium Brewing. Bring a blanket and pack a tasty picnic. Proceeds of all sales will go to the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition.
Don’t miss out on Inman Park’s Restaurant Week – September 19th – 25th – featuring top restaurants in Inman Park and at an unbeatable price. Restaurants will have a three-course, prix-fix menu for $15 – $35. Visit www.inmanparkrestaurantweek.com to check out the list of all the restaurants that are participating. Each restaurant will offer $1 raffle tickets for a chance to win the grand prize: winner and THIRTY “closest” (aka “hungriest!) friends will be treated to dinner at Park’s Edge! Each participating chef will prepare appetizers and small plates as well as provide beer and wine for all of your guests! All proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Please call restaurants ahead of time to make reservations as these spots go QUICK!
Sedgwick Restaurant Group is introducing $10 wine flights on Wednesdays at their Bistro VG location! Try the delicious wines and stay to pair them with tasty small plates. Please call 770/993-1156 or visit opentable.com to make a reservation.
Bistro VG
70 West Crossville Road
Roswell, GA 30075
Event C0-Chairs Sally Hawn, Chef Kevin Rathbun and Mary Williams invite you to enjoy an evening of music, cocktails and exquisite cuisines prepared by twelve of Atlanta’s best chefs. Party in the Kitchen 2011 will take place at Mason Murer Fine Art on September 8, 2011 with the reception starting at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Open Hand and their continuing mission to manage chronic diseases through Comprehensive Nutrition Care™.
Please visit http://www.projectopenhand.org/s-events-pitk10.asp to purchase tickets or make a donation. For more information call 404/419-3333 or e-mail kconover@projectopenhand.org.
Mason Murer Fine Art
199 Armour Drive
Atlanta, GA 30324
Get a taste of France’s famous Southern river valley here in Atlanta! The Sedgwick Restaurant Group is hosting Brian Kennan on Thursday, September 15th at 7:00 p.m. at their East Cobb Aspens Signature Steaks location. Don’t miss out on five spectacular wines from the Rhône Valley for $25. Tastings include Le Paradou Viognier 2009, Château Pesquié Rosé 2010, Domaine Janasse Côtes du Rhône 2009, J.L. Chave Côtes du Rhône “Mon Coeur” 2008, and Janasse Châteauneuf du Pape “Chaupin” 2009. If you stay for dinner, you’ll receive 20% off your entire meal! Please call 678 236-1400 for reservations. Call early as these reservations will go quickly!
Aspens Signature Steaks
2942 Shallowford Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
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