....And They're Off!

Another Derby Day party...this time at JCT this Saturday May 7th.  Looks like no charge for this one.  Make sure you wear your big hat!

Crawfish Boil

This sounds like fun...a tad expensive but fun nonetheless.  New Orleans fans will approve.  Serpas is having a crawfish boil.  Details here:

Get Your Tickets Now for Our  Annual Crawfish Boil! Don't miss out on some good old-fashioned bayou fun! Chef Scott's annual Crawfish Boil returns to the Old Fourth Ward on Saturday, May 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and there are still tickets available! Tickets include: All-you-can-eat crawfish with corn & potatoes Jambalaya Potato salad Georgia strawberry cake One drink of choice (Abita Beer or specialty cocktail) Tickets are $45 per person and can be purchased here.

Located at The Pavilion at Studioplex in the Old Fourth Ward historic district 659 Auburn Avenue Atlanta, GA 30312 404.688.0040 serpasrestaurant.com

Grant Park Farmer's Market

Grant Park Farmer's Market is open Sundays from 9:30 to 1:30 from April 3rd to December 18th.  It has grown in size and is worth checking out.  Since I visited a few years ago I noticed they now have more takeaway food to choose from.  You can eat everything from a Revolution Doughnut (get there before they sell out!) to a yummy Mexican style crepe from Crepe Masters (see below).  They have beauty products and other locally made goods as well.  Street parking is available and the address to put into GPS is 600 Cherokee Avenue SE.  More information available here:  http://cfmatl.org/grantpark/

Serpa's has a special Mother's Day Brunch

Celebrate Mom with Us On Sunday, May 8!

We are setting the brunch and dinner table with mom in mind! Join us, Sunday, May 8, for brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. Executive chef Scott Serpas will be serving up a few off-the-menu specials along with favorites including, fried oyster eggs benedict with creamed spinach, tobasco hollandaise and hashbrowns, banana brown sugar french toast with cinnamon whipped cream and crispy bacon and our signaturebeignets. Reserve your table today by calling 404.688.0040 or visiting us atserpasrestaurant.com.

Is Atlanta Becoming the South’s Cultural Capital?

Great Article from Vogue Magazine yesterday praising Atlanta's quest for culture:

Is Atlanta Becoming the South’s Cultural Capital?

by CHRIS BLACK

Though Atlanta is arguably the capital of the South, most people have only spent time in the hectic Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on a layover. But the city has so much more to offer. Recently, it’s become a place to stop, explore, and be charmed. A new guard of entrepreneurs and restaurateurs has helped reshape many downtown neighborhoods, creating hubs for a burgeoning creative class hungry for culture, community, and seriously ambitious food. And please note: Atlanta’s famed hospitality is real, and so is the politeness. Here, a list of spots that are making Atlanta a destination—not just a layover.

Photo: Courtesy of The BeltLine

The Beltline
The original idea for the Beltline came from a student who wrote a paper on how to develop the old railroad tracks that encircle much of the city. Expected to span 33 miles when it’s finally complete, the Beltline is the long-awaited green space Atlanta needed. The pathway features parks, great views, public art, and vast areas to run or cycle. It also connects some of the city’s best neighborhoods—Ansley Park, Virginia Highlands, Midtown, Inman Park, and the Old Fourth Ward. If you need a break, head to King of Pops for an Arnold Palmer Popsicle.

Photo: Courtesy of Kimball House

Kimball House
Housed in an old Decatur train depot built in 1891, Kimball House is a wise Southern restaurant with little pretense. The menu changes seasonally and features produce from the eatery’s on-site vegetable garden. People come back for the extensive raw bar, where the oyster list includes varieties from all over the South and West Coast. It also has a much-lauded cocktail program that highlights traditionally prepared absinthe. Make sure to order the onion rings.

View Rest of Article Here

Mercury 1/2 priced Monday's

Labeled one of the “hottest new bars” in Atlanta by Zagat, this Ponce City Market spot will start serving half price cocktails ($5 – $7) all day on Mondays. Look for favorites such as Moscow Mules, Manhattans, Kir Royals and more. If you’re in a hurry, you can get drinks to go too.

675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-500-5253, www.TheMercuryATL.com.

Inman Park Restaurant Week Menu at Parish

Inman Park Restaurant Week celebrates our community's exciting culinary scene. Join us at PARISH as we showcase what Inman Park has to offer! We will be serving a three-course $25 dinner menu for the event. See details below! When: Wednesday, March 30 - Sunday, April 3, 2016  Price: $25 per person excluding tax & gratuity  First, choice of:  - Spring Lettuces, Almond Dressing, Smoked Cheese  - Porcini Mushroom Soup, Crème Fraiche, Brioche  - Eggplant Dip, Charred Flat bread, spicy tomato, pickled cauliflower  Second, choice of:  - Half Roasted Chicken, Salsa Verde, Wilted Greens  - Sunburst Trout, French Beans, Potato Puree, Almondine Sauce  - Tagliatelle, Fava Beans, Braised Lamb  Third, choice of:  - Warm Chocolate Stout Cake; Fleur de Sel Ice Cream, Caramel, Brown Butter Cocoa Crumbles  - Tiramisu; Espresso & Mascarpone Cream, Rum -Soaked Lady Fingers  To make your reservations today, call 404.681.4434 or visit parishatl.com. 240 N.HIGHLAND AVENUE, ATLANTA GA, 30307 PH: 404.681.4434 FX:404.681.4435