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Inman Park Restaurant Week, Atlanta, GA March 8-14

Mar 4

Posted by in Atlanta visiting, Mediterranean, Prix Fixe, Taste of, atlanta, mexican | 1 Comment

Restaurants are really hurting for business in this rough economy. And one way they’ve found that seems to bring in business is having a restaurant week for their neighborhood. Such is the case with Inman Park. You may recall they had their restaurant week nearly 6 months ago back in September.

In case you’ve somehow missed the drill, it is 3 courses for $25, well, for the most part. See the breakdown below.

Out of the 13 participating restaurants, I really like the menus for Shaun’s, Wisteria, and Sauced. However, at only $15, The Albert’s menu seems very generous for what you get. And of course, Zaya is including most of their menu options in the prix fixe menu.

Here’s the breakdown in pricing along with links to the menus:

$15
Fritti
Pure Taqueria
North Highland Pub
The Albert

$25
Fritti
Parish Food & Goods
Park’s Edge
Rathbun’s
Sauced
Shaun’s
Sotto Sotto
Wisteria
Zaya Mediterranean Cuisine

$35
Kevin Rathbun Steak
Sotto Sotto
Wisteria

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Buckhead Restaurant Week, March 6- 14, Atlanta, GA

Mar 1

Posted by in Buckhead, Prix Fixe, Romantic, Taste of, atlanta | 2 Comments

It’s about time. Several restaurants in Buckhead are coming together for the first annual Buckhead Restaurant Week. Beginning on Saturday, March 6 and running through Sunday, March 14, the nine-day promotion will highlight some of the best restaurants in Buckhead. All restaurants are offering a prix-fixe, three-course menu consisting of an appetizer, a main course and dessert for $25 per person excluding alcohol, tax and gratuity.

Participating restaurants include:
Anis
Aja
Aqua Bistro
Atlanta Fish Market
Bistro Niko
Blue Pointe
Buckhead Diner
Cantina
Capital Grille
Craftbar
Dantanna’s
Gordon Biersch
Home
Kyma
MARKET
Nava
Paces 88
The Palm
Portofino
Pricci
Prime
Ruth’s Chris
Shula’s

I scoped out the menus, and so far the most impressive are Bistro Niko, Blue Pointe and Craft. At the time of the this post Paces 88 still had not posted their menu. Of course, you may want to use this an an opportunity to check out Aria as the AJC’s Meredith Ford recently gave it a 5-star review.

Craft is offering lots of choices. Starters include items like grilled oysters or sweet potato soup with mascarpone, bbq pecan. Entrees include choices of swordfish or lamb lasagna.

Blue Pointe is offering items like Shrimp Dumplings in Thai Chile vinaigrette and Redfish with caramelized cauliflower.

Here’s the official website: Buckhead Restaurant Week

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Two Urban Licks Sunday Splurge

Feb 19

Posted by in American, Prix Fixe, all you can eat, atlanta, buffet | No Comments

Sunday Splurge at TWO Urban Licks

Join Chef Cameron Thompson every Sunday for TWO Urban Lick’s Sunday Splurge! Starting on February 21st, TWO Urban Licks will offer a Sunday roast highlighting a different type of meat each Sunday. Each Sunday at 6:30pm, there will be a full buffet, changing weekly, and all the beer and wine you can drink.

$21.00 per person includes all you can eat and drink (why would you not choose this option?)
$16.00 per person includes all you can eat.

MENU:
Feb 21st: Pig Roast
Feb 28th: Lamb Roast
March 7th: Poultry Roast (Chicken, Quail, Turkey, Duck)
March 14th: Seafood Roast (Salmon, Shrimp, Mahi, Oysters)

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Mardi Gras at Parish, Inman Park, Atlanta, GA

Feb 16

Posted by in Cajun, Festivals, Good for Groups, Prix Fixe, Seafood, atlanta | No Comments

Parish Restaurant is having their 2nd annual Mardi Gras festival. On the same weekend as Oysterfest. You can go to both – just go to Oysterfest on Sunday.

Here are the details:

Who: Parish Food and Goods
What: Mardi Gras Celebration
When: 11:00AM-5:00PM, Saturday, February 20th, 2010
Cost: $40.00

Ticket cost includes:
All you can eat Crawfish, New Orleans Sandwiches, Whole Roasted Pig, Red Beans and Rice, Housemade King Cake and ALL YOU CAN DRINK Abita Beer

Live music from Charlie Wooten and Zydefunk from 1:00pm-5:00pm

Additional cash items include:
Oysters, Ice Luge Shots, Bloody Marys and “Mardi Gras Lemonade”

240 N Highland Avenue Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30307
404 681 4434
Website

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2010 Oyster Fest, Steamhouse Lounge, Midtown, Atlanta, GA

Feb 15

Posted by in Festivals, Midtown, Prix Fixe, Seafood, Taste of, atlanta, bar | No Comments

Oysterfest will be held on Saturday, February 20, and Sunday, February 21 at the Steamhouse Lounge in Midtown. Tickets are $20 for Saturday and $10 for Sunday.

You can buy tickets here.

1051 W Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA
404 233 7980
Website

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Carnaval Party, FuegoMundo, Sandy Springs, Atlanta, GA

Feb 10

Posted by in Caribbean, Festivals, Good for Groups, Perimeter, Prix Fixe, Tapas, atlanta, bar, culture | No Comments

What: South American Carnval Party

When: Saturday, February 13, 9:30 p.m -1 a.m.

Where: FuegoMundo Restaurant. 5590 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30342
404 256 4330, www.fuegomundo.com

Cost: $25

FuegoMundo’s having a one-of-a-kind Party in celebration of CARNAVAL, a South American festival. The festivities begin at 9:30 on Saturday, February 13th, and last until 1 AM.

Admission is $25 and includes:

  • Drinks and Tapas
  • Dance Shows every 30 minutes
  • Costume Parade and Costume Contests worth $1,000 in cash & prizes
  • Entertainment by 6 unique performers

A portion of the evening’s revenues will go to Haiti relief efforts. You can buy tickets on their website, see link below.

404 256 4330
Website

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Atlanta Valentine’s Day Restaurant Reservations

Feb 5

Posted by in American, Dates, Prix Fixe, Romantic, atlanta | No Comments

Valentine’s day is nearly here. Have you made your plans yet?

So, here are 3 restaurants I think are great choices for Valentine’s Day. These restaurants have great food, a good atmosphere and won’t break the bank. Oh yeah, and as of the time this post is published, you can still score a table there, but hurry.

Divan Restaurant and Hookah Lounge
This is a small restaurant that specialized in middle eastern food and Hookahs. They have a 4 course meal for between $35 and $45 per person, depending on your seating time.
Website
3125 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 467-4297

Pura Vida
Tapas are so sexy! There’s something about the small plates and sharing all the dishes with each other. Pura Vida’s Valentine’s special includes 6 tapas (for the couple), a bottle of wine, and a dessert to share. They stress that the menu will highlight aphrodisiacs. Oysters anyone? Price is $40 per person.
656 N Highland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 870-9797
Website

WaterHaven is a really overlooked restaurant. I’m sure due to it’s location near GA Tech, it is often forgotten. But it is truly lovely inside and the food is incredible. Their Valentine’s menu is only $35 per person and a fantastic deal! Also, wine is half off that night.

Guys this is a great restaurant if you’re stumped for one. And they are wide open for reservations at the time of this post. Check out the Valentine menu below. I recommend the lamb sliders followed by the trout.

STARTERS
House Salad spring mix, candied walnuts, blue cheese, sherry thyme vinaigrette
WaterHaven Caesar romaine, asiago, anchovy lemonette dressing
Lamb Sliders spiced lamb, minted yogurt, yeast roll
Crab Cake jumbo lump, kafir lime, cucumber salad, house remoulade
Calamari lightly battered, sweet chili sauce, lemon garlic aioli
Soup of the Day chef’s inspiration

ENTREES
Georgia Trout pan seared with applewood smoked bacon, butternut squash
ravioli, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, sage butter
Pork Loin grilled loin chop with apple chutney and winter greens timbale
Salmon fennel coriander crust, orange saffron butter, creamed leeks, grilled fennel
Fresh Vegetable Plate chef’s choice of fresh local vegetables
Filet Mignon grilled beef medallions, loaded potato rosti, mushroom ragu
Herb Chicken roasted with grilled new potatoes, winter greens

DESSERT
Chef’s Special Holiday Dessert

75 Fifth Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
404 214 6740
Website

Ok, still want a reservation at one of those fancy, expensive restaurants? I’ve made a reservation for Dogwood restaurant on Valentine’s Day, which is completely booked between 5 and 9PM. They have a Prix Fix menu for $60 per person.

Leave a comment telling me why you want it. The best one scores the reservation!! Good Luck!

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Special Menus and Prix Fixe Menus at Top Atlanta Restaurants

Feb 1

Posted by in Prix Fixe, Seafood, Southern, Steaks, Sushi, atlanta, steakhouse | No Comments

As Atlantans continue to tighten their purse strings, restaurants have turned up the heat on the price wars, vying for your business. Here are some top deals going on in February.

Lobster Feast at Atlanta Fish Market (Buckhead)
All week 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Lobster Feast – $29.95. Choose from “steamed and cracked” or “twice baked” Excludes Tax and Tip. Offer valid through February 11, 2010
Website

Goldfish (Dunwoody)
$5 Fresh Catch of the Day
All week 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Excludes Tax and Tip. Offer valid through February 12
Website

Prime (Buckhead-Lenox)
1/2 Price Steaks
All Week
5:00 PM – 6:15 PM
1/2 Price Steaks. Excludes Tax and Tip. Offer valid through February 12, 2010
Website

Dogwood (Midtown)
Three Course Prix Fixe Meal for $25.00
Tuesdays Only 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Menu is salad, entree (chef’s choice) and dessert. Excludes Tax and Tip. Cannot be combined with other offers. No sharing or substitutions. Offer valid through February 23
Website

Nava (Buckhead)
Three Course Prix Fixe Menu for $29
All week 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Excludes Tax and Tip. Menu Description: Flavors of the Yucatan. Offer valid through February 11

If you take advantage of any of these offers, please comment and let me know how it was. :-)

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Chequers Seafood Grill Dunwoody, Atlanta, GA, 4-Course Prix Fixe Meal for $25

Jan 29

Posted by in American, Perimeter, Prix Fixe, Seafood | No Comments

Chequers Seafood Grill is offering a special preview of it’s 4-course meal to Atlanta Restaurant Blog readers. The 4-course meal is regularly $32, but you can get it for $25 on Tuesday, February 2nd, Wednesday, February 3rd, and Thursday, February 4th.

Menu:

ROASTED CRIMSON BEETS
gorgonzola, pears, candied walnuts, watercress, walnut vinaigrette

CHIVE CREPE
wild mushrooms, goat cheese, baby spinach, red wine syrup

SEARED SCALLOPS
pappardelle noodles, braised short rib, roasted root vegetables,
fig demi glace

CHOCOLATE BUTTER SCOTCH TART
sweet and sour cherries, sea salt, sweet balsamic syrup

If you end up going, please leave a comment and let me know how it was.

236 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE
Atlanta , GA 30346-1402
770 391 9383
Website

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Atlanta New Year’s Eve Recommendations

Dec 24

Posted by in Dates, Prix Fixe, atlanta | No Comments

Here are some budget friendly options for New Year’s Eve. All are $50 or under.

Cafe Circa
Complimentary cocktail and noisemaker with $50 three-course prix-fixe menu and band after 11 p.m. 464 Edgewood Ave. 404-477-0008. Website

Cellar 56 
Dinner and Dessert with complimentary entry into East Andrews and Star 94’s NYE Party. $45 per person. 56 East Andrews, Atlanta 30305 Website

Livingston Restaurant
I’ve heard the food isn’t the best, but it is a gorgeous space to ring in the New Year. Four-course meal for $50. Champagne toast, balloon drop and party favors start at midnight, bar open until 2 a.m. 659 Peachtree St. 404-897-5000. Website

McCormick & Schmick’s
Three Course meal with complimentary champagne. $39.95
Dunwoody and Downtown Locations Website

Mitra
Four-course prix-fixe menu for $50. I love Mitra – been here several times and the food has always been wonderful! 818 Juniper St. 404-875-5515. Website


Parish
Food and Goods, Three-course menu is $43 per person. Complimentary Champagne toast at midnight. 240 North Highland Ave. 404-681-4434. Website

Relish
Three-course prix-fixe menu for $40. $25 wine pairing. 590 Mimosa Boulevard Rd. Roswell 770-650-7877. Website

Rosebud
A 70s themed bash to ring in the New Year! There will be a special limited menu, a live DJ and costume contest. 1397 North Highland Avenue Atlanta 404 347 9747 Website *Not sure of cost, please contact restaurant.*

Spudz Tavern
Dinner Specials / DJ & “Hoosier Daddy” Live Entertainment / Full Casino / Champagne Toast at Midnight / Advance Tickets $10 per person (not inclusive of food)
4651 Woodstock Rd Cobb/ Roswell, 770 649 8133 Website

Waterhaven
Half-price bottles of wine, $35 three-course prix-fixe, and complimentary midnight champagne toast. Waterhaven has exceptional food, definitely worth checking out and the price is very reasonable. I think it is often overlooked because of its location, but if you go, you’ll see and taste how great it is. 75 5th St. 404-214-6740. Website

Worth the Splurge

If you really want to celebrate, here are some options that are a little more expensive, many worth it for the beautiful surroundings.

The Cafe at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead
A special three-course prix-fixe menu for $75 per person with a live jazz band and dancing to bring in the New Year. 3434 Peachtree Road. 404-240-7035.Website

Terrace at Peachtree
9:30pm small plates w. 2 oz libation w. each serving. Champagne Toast at Midnight & party favors. Live band. $150/couple. 176 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30303. Telephone: 404-523-5155 Website

Dogwood
A four-course menu for $60. 565 Peachtree St. 404-835-1410. Website

Woodfire Grill
Top Chef Fan Favorite Kevin Gillespie will be creating a special five-course dinner on New Year’s Eve. $100 per person, or $85 for the vegetarian option. 1782 Cheshire Bridge Road. 404-347-9055. Website

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