You guys, I know Marlow’s Tavern is a chain and I usually avoid chain restaurants as much as possible, but I love Marlow’s. Food and service are consistently on point and prices are reasonable. And not only that, but in addition to the favorites customers have come to love, they also add other goodies based on the season.

From now through Monday, July 26, Atlantans can get a taste of America at all Marlow’s Tavern locations with their limited edition Red, White and Brew Menu. Marlow’s locations are offering a “Red, White and Brew” special. During this time, all six locations of Marlow’s will feature special dishes and beverages suited for celebrating summer. This is also the season for grill masters to show off their skills in Marlow’s First Annual Grilling Contest. Menu and more deets below.

I was invited by Josh Calvin, Marlow’s Kennesaw Manager to check out some of the menu offerings with some of my peeps. I tried the Watermelon Margarita (see pic above) and it was cool and refreshing just like you would expect it to be without being too fru fru. Definitely could please a man just as easily as a woman. I know cause Glen liked it too.

Too hot for the beer cheese soup, I really wanted to give the fiery deviled eggs a try (pimento cheese, bacon, and fiery sauce – yum), but alas none of my peeps wanted to give it a try, so we opted for the flatbread of the day which was loaded with arugula and tomatoes. Very fresh and perfect for sharing (see pic above).

Next, I tried the watermelon, feta and arugula salad. I’m on an Arugula craze lately – I can’t enough of this stuff. No feta was in my salad but that was just fine with me. The fresh basil, ginger and balsamic drizzle were a perfect pairing and I didn’t miss the salty feta at all. Again, another cool choice for the summertime.

My friends did get the Red, White and Blue burger (pic at top of the page) as well as the Glazed chicken. I didn’t try them but they both cleaned their plate and said they loved it. Now Glen ordered the skewers which came with Swordfish and shrimp. I thought the Swordfish was average but the Jumbo shrimp were cooked perfectly. I am trying to eat all the seafood I can before it gets crazy expensive with the Gulf disaster.

I tried the Lamb Burger, which wasn’t a summertime addition but something I hadn’t yet tried on the menu. If you like Greek / Mediterranean food, you will definitely love this burger. It comes with a ton of feta cheese and an olive spread. I did order sides of the chili rubbed corn on the cobb and the potato salad. Nothing says summertime like these perennial favorites, but Marlow’s was able to put a tasty and spicy spin on these favorites.

But it doesn’t end there. Marlow’s Tavern even has a dessert to celebrate The Red, White and Blue – Strawberry Shortcake with blueberries of course!

The “Red, White and Brew” menu includes the following dishes, which are offered daily during the four weeks:
• Beer and cheese soup – a light beer soup with garlic, thyme, provolone, Swiss and a Parmesan pretzel crisp ($6)
• Fiery deviled eggs – pimento cheese, applewood smoked bacon, fresh herbs and fire cracker sauce ($2/$5)
• Backyard “Brat” Melt – grilled beer bratwurst, glazed Vidalia onion, red peppers, Creole sauce and Swiss cheese on marbled rye with housemade potato salad ($10)
• Red, White and Bleu Burger – red pepper, Vidalia onion, Maytag bleu cheese on toasted onion bun served with American fries ($9)
• Watermelon, Feta and arugula salad – with fresh basil, ginger and balsamic drizzle ($6)
• Marlow’s grilled skewer – Pacific swordfish, jumbo shrimp, sweet herbs, garlic, black peppered pineapple, red onion, red peppers, mango apple chutney and chili slathered corn on the cob ($17)
• Honey glazed grilled chicken – honey mustard and Meyer lemon blazed, served with loaded fingerling potatoes and chili slathered corn on the cob.
• Sweet berry shortcake – balsamic glazed strawberries, raspberries and blueberries layered with buttery biscuit and vanilla scented mascarpone cream ($6)
• Chili slathered corn on the cob – secret seasoning, chili butter and fresh parsley ($3)

The “Red, White and Brew” menu also features the following specialty beverages to complement the menu items:
• “Summertime” Watermelon Margarita – Herradura Reposado, fresh watermelon syrup, mint, house made sour and fresh lime ($8)
• Tommy’s Favorite Sangria – Savida Sangria, the freshest seasonal fruit and Agave nectar ($8)

During this special Red, White and Brew promotion, the restaurants will also host the First Annual Marlow’s Tavern Grilling Recipe Contest. Interested grillers can enter their favorite recipe at www.marlowstavern.com or fill out an entry form at one of the six tavern locations. Entries will be accepted from June 16 through July 27. Executive Chef John Metz will review all recipes and determine the winners by August 15, 2010. Winners will be notified by phone or email at this time. No purchase is necessary for guests to enter this contest, and entries are limited to one per person or e-mail address. The first prize winner will receive a Big Green Egg and his/her winning recipe will be featured on Marlow’s Tavern’s fall/winter menu. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the winning menu item will be donated in the winner’s name to Special Olympics Georgia.

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