June 28th, 2010 
Well summer seems to be in full effect. Gone are the cool, humid-free spring days. Here are couple new offerings to help you beat the heat.
Westside Creamery
The Westside creamer launches at the metro Atlanta Farmer’s Markets. Westside Creamery consists of small, handcrafted, locally-sourced Ice Creams and Sorbets. Westside Creamery has partnered with Johnston Family Farm, a family owned and operated Georgia dairy that has been in continuous operation since 1956, for its supply of fresh milk and cream. Flavors include Mint Sweet Tea, Lemon Buttermilk Sorbet, Honey + Apricot, and Blueberry Buckle.
Maggie Rentz, owner and creator of the Westside Creamery, says “Our goal is to integrate healthy, sustainable, local food into our frozen confections, and to support and uplift our community in a collective celebration of one of the world’s greatest foods.”
Visit the Westside Creamery’s website for more information about purchase locations and seasonal flavors. http://westsidecreamery.com
Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt
Pinkberry frozen yogurt opens its doors in Atlanta on Friday, June 25, 2010. The opening of Pinkberry is the first one in Georgia. Pinkberry is premium frozen yogurt made with real non-fat yogurt and nonfat milk that is rBST hormone free. Pinkberry is made with only the highest quality ingredients.
In addition to yougurt, customers can also get parfaits and smoothies. Customers can choose their own toppings. Toppings include Grade-A fresh fruit that is hand-cut daily in-store, organic gummy bears with no high fructose corn-syrup, all natural honey almond granola, 100% pure Pomegranate juice, or rich, premium Belgian chocolate shavings.
Atlanta locations will be serving Pinkberry’s six distinctive flavors. From its signature Original flavor, a sweet and tangy yogurt with a refreshing finish to Pomegranate, a bold and tangy flavor made with 100% California-grown pure pomegranate juice, Atlantans are in for a surprising and refreshing treat unlike anything they’ve ever tasted. In addition, Pinkberry serves an exceptional Coconut flavor, smooth and subtle, made with real coconut puree for a fresh and cool finish, a rich, indulgent Chocolate; and Mango, a fruity and light flavor made with authentic Alphonso mango puree for a soothing finish.
Pinkberry is located at 2937 Cobb Parkway in the Akers Mill Shopping Center; 770-661-2995, website
And if an adult beverage is what you seek, have no fear….
ONE’s New Drink Menu
ONE. midtown kitchen’s cocktail menu is getting a makeover! The new menu is inspired by the classics but with a fresh Spring twist, utilizing hand squeezed juices, housemade ginger beer (see recipe below!) artisanal mixers and select small boutique spirits. ONE will also be using their own in-house made grenadine and syrups to further support their efforts in using sustainable, local and housemade products whenever possible.
See Menu Below:
OMK Cocktail Menu – Summer 2010
JALISCO OLD FASHIONED
REPOSADO TEQUILA, AGAVE NECTAR, BITTERS
Jerry Thomas pens the first cocktail book in 1862 when the Old Fashioneded appears. Our version is not muddled.
GIN-GIN MULE 10
HOUSEMADE GINGER BEER, MINT, FRESH LIME, GIN
Variations: Try this one with vodka or tequila.
Ginger beer was introduced to America in the vodka version of this drink @ Cock and Bull in Hollywood circa 1950’s.
BEE’S KNEES 10
HONEY SYRUP, FRESH LEMON, GIN
Gin and honey first met in the 1930’s when the Bees Knees was introduced to America.
ARANCIO AMERICANO 8
CAMPARI, SWEET VERMOUTH, FRESH OJ, PROSECCO
Caffe Camparino sold so many of the classic Americano to Americans during prohibition they named the drink after us.
EVES’ APPLE 10
HOUSE INFUSED APPLE VODKA, FRESH LIME, DEMERERRA SYRUP
House infused apple vodka, why not?
EVICTION NOTICE 10
FRESH WATERMELON, GIN, BASIL, FRESH LEMON
Jack & Charlie were evicted a handful of times before settling in @ their hotspot 21 circa 1920’s. The eviction notice is a play on the Southside cocktail, their most popular long running drink.
JONNY’S MEDICINE 12
HOUSEMADE GINGER BEER, FRESH LEMON, HONEY SYRUP, DEWARS SCOTCH, LAPHROAIG SCOTCH
“Not for the novice drinker – Jonny this one is for you”
CLARET LEMONADE 6
RED WINE, FRESH LEMON, LUXARDO MARASCHINO
“The ultimate summer cooler. A variation on the classic Spanish sangria.”
ONE. midtown kitchen’s Housemade Ginger Beer (non-alcoholic)
1 lb raw ginger root
1 gallon water
1 cup brown sugar
2 oz. (about ¼ c.) fresh lime juice
Method:
Chop raw ginger in food processor. Bring chopped ginger and water to a boil, immediately remove from heat. Add sugar and lime juice. Let cool for one hour. Strain through a fine strainer and refrigerate.
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