Venkman's Karaoke League Wednesday's

Venkman's Karaoke League KICK-OFF! Hosted by Christopher Arrison (of Saved by the Band)  FREE for spectators. $25 for performers. TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at ... Event Info: FREE for spectators. $25 for performers.  TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO: Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162. Doors: 5:30 PM / Show: 8:00 PM Venkman's • 740 Ralph McGill Blvd • Atlanta, GA

Brush Izakaya in Decatur

"Izakaya" is a Japanese term that means a Japanese Gastro pub.  Good to know because a few Atlanta friends were thinking all of the "Izakayas" here were some how related because of that word.  We went to Brush Izayaya in Decatur on a Friday night and it was packed!  Lots of energy and excitement, great bar area too.  Note:  They do have their own lot.  I made this mistake and parked across the street and paid.  After sending back the sauvignon blanc I ordered we decided on sake, which was pretty good.  Pricey, but good.  We had a few small sushi dishes (soft shell crab roll, salmon sashimi) which were decent but I was left still hungry so ordered the pork belly rice.  When you ask for soy sauce you get instead a soy sauce mister (spray bottle).  We couldn't decide if they didn't want to let us use more soy or not.  There were four of us and we all finished our meals before our one friend had her dish brought to the table.  Luckily they comped this and also gave us a dessert.  Food was good, but was pretty expensive in my opinion.    Will try other sushi spots in the area first but great bar scene to check out.

http://www.brushatl.com/menu  
316 Church St

Decatur, GA 30030

Gio’s Chicken Amalfitano

I've been wanting to try this spot by the owner of Antico Pizza for a while! They only have a few items on the menu so it is easier for them to do a good job in my opinion. We had the Scarpiello roasted chicken (Salsiccia, dolce piccante peppers, cipolline, aceto rosso). It also comes with a side salad and garlic bread. This was very delicious! We will be back for sure and this time I might bring a bottle of wine. It's BYOB if you like but they also have wine there. We saw a few people with Antico pizza boxes so it is pretty relaxed with bringing other food in.

littleitalia.com
1099 Hemphill Ave
Atlanta, GA 30318
Georgia Tech, Westside / Home Park

Fox Theater Marquee Club

Heard recently about the new bar on top of the Fox Theater and wanted to find out more information.  This article has pictures and when it is available.  It is available to people with tickets for shows or for rented special events.  The picture above sells it for me!

More info click here:  http://atlanta.curbed.com/2016/10/14/13281224/fox-theatre-rooftop-bar-marquee-club-renderings

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BeetleCat's Low-Country Smoke Out & Patio Party November 5th

From the folks at Scoutmob and Beetlecat:

It’s hard to beat a good old-fashioned low-country boil, but the good folks at BeetleCat may be giving the classic meal a run for its money. This month they’re dialing up the heat with their very own Low-Country Smoke Out. Ring in fall the right way at this exclusive seafood extravaganza, featuring bottomless smoked seafood and craft beer.

• Event on Saturday, November 5th at Beetlecat from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• $59 Admission to an exclusive event at one of chef Ford Fry's newest (and highly celebrated) eateries
• An all-you-can-eat seafood smorgasbord, smoked on site by executive chef Andrew Isabella
• Open draft beer bar sponsored by Wicked Weed Brewing
• A fall afternoon of food and fun on the BeetleCat patio

SCOUT NOTES

Summer may be over, but that’s not stopping BeetleCat from throwing one more coastal cookout. Ford Fry’s Inman Park “oyster-ette” is welcoming fall in the best way possible: an outdoor party complete with an all-you-can-eat-and-drink smoked seafood smorgasbord and craft beer bar.

Since opening last year, BeetleCat has been dishing out the same quality seafood as its sister restaurant The Optimist, but in the form of casual small plates served in a relaxing ocean-inspired atmosphere (fun fact: BeetleCat’s name refers to a miniature sailboat and the restaurant’s interior has a distinctive maritime design). It’s communal vibe and fun bar atmosphere have made it the hottest thing in Inman Quarter, with packed houses and long weekend wait times becoming the norm. Now the laid-back eatery is kicking their feet up even more, with a one-day only grill sesh featuring original seafood dishes served fresh of the smoker.

Guests can expect unique dishes like smoked squid pasta salad, barbeque fish collars, and smoked shrimp kielbasa, plus cookout essentials like potato salad and chicken wings. Executive Chef Andrew Isabella will be manning the big green egg himself, offering exclusive insight into each dish. Already a BeetleCat fan? This is your chance to get an unofficial lesson in seafood smoking from the chef himself, all while tasting a completely new and distinctive menu.

When you find yourself getting thirsty, head over to the open bar where you can grab a pint – or three – of some of Asheville’s finest craft beer courtesy of Wicked Weed Brewing. On tap will be one of the brewery’s newest year round offerings, a hopped up pale ale called Napoleon Complex.

A live DJ will be spinning tunes, and the party will extend from BeetleCat’s beautiful outdoor patio to the retro downstairs bar, modeled after a 70’s surfer den. So come ready to mingle and be sure to bring your appetite, because the smoker will be cranking out feast worthy seafood snacks all afternoon long.

INMAN PARK 

299 North Highland Avenue Northeast,

 

Atlanta, GA 30307

Get tickets here:  https://handpickedatlanta.com/checkout/payment

City Winery Atlanta

This new concert venue at Ponce City Market is an excellent way to see a show! They have wines on tap and full dinner. If you are not catching a show you can also hang out at the bar/restaurant upstairs. I had the shrimp and grits and it was phenomenal. Looking forward to going back to catch one of their jazz brunches sometime soon.  NOTE:  I love that they have a doggy menu too if you bring a pooch to the patio:  Click here for doggy menu!

See full schedule of upcoming shows:  www.citywinery.com/atlanta/

650 North Avenue, Ponce City Market, Atlanta, GA, 30308

404-946-3791