The Atlanta Community Food Bank will be holding their Supper Club benefit this month at JCT Kitchen and Bar.
On Tuesday, Mar. 10, 20% of the evening’s proceeds will go straight to help feed the community. To get more information about the Supper Club or to make reservations, call 404-355-2252 or go to www.jctkitchen.com. 1198 Howell Mill Road.
Coming all the way from Farmville, N.C., Duck Rabbit Brewery is teaming with Woodfire Grill to create a three course meal with beer pairings.
On March 3 executive Chef Kein Gillespie will create dishes to be paired with the Duck Rabbit brand. The dinner costs $45 per person. 1782 Cheshire Bridge Road. 404-347-9055.
Here’s a look at what’s going down in Atlanta to celebrate Mardi Gras:
COPELAND’S CHEESECAKE BISTRO—The Atlantic Station location is offering half-priced preselected appetizers, and New Orleans-style specialty drinks, including New Orleans Iced Tea and hurricanes. Mardi Gras beads and King Cake will complete the evening on Feb. 23 and 24. 265 18th St. Ste. 4130 .404-815-8800. www.copelandscheesecakebistro.com
FRONT PAGE NEWS—Little Five Points celebrates Fat Tuesdays with its 2nd Annual Music and Food Festival on Feb. 21. There will be five bands performing and New Orleans-style food and drink. The headliner is Kingsized, featured foods are Jambalaya, Crawfish and beans and rice and drinks of choice are SoCo Hurricanes and Abita Amber beer. Tickets are $10 in advance and $20 at the gate (which open at 2 p.m.). 351 A Moreland Ave. 404-475-7777 go to www.L5PMardiGras.com for more information.
KOZMO GASTRO PUB—From Grand Opening to Mardi Gras, this pub is celebrating with King Cake and Kozmopolitans on Feb. 21. 11890 Douglas Road, Ste. 105. 678-526-6094. www.kozmogastropub.com
MARLOW’S TAVERN—Saturday, Feb. 21, the Vinings location is having a Ball for Mardi Gras. There will be festive food including shrimp etouffee, jambalaya and more. There will also be Southern Comfort drink and hurricanes to wet the palatte. To top it off, New Orleans-style jazz and funk will set the mood from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 2355 Cumberland Parkway, Ste. 10. 770-432-2526 www.marlowstavern.com
PARISH—On Sat. Feb 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. New Orleans food and music. For a cost of $35 in advance and $40 at the door, folks can munch on as much crawfish and oysters they can stand; drink as much as they want; all while listening to Charlie Wooten’s Zydefunk. This music mixes washboard and accordion sounds with blues and jazz. A portion of the proceeds goes to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank. For more information and reservations call 404-681-4434. 240 North Highland Ave. www.PARISHatl.com
SOUTH CITY KITCHEN—Cooking up a hurricane with the “Taste of the Low Country.” New Orleans-style food will be on the menu from Feb. 25-March 7. Choices range from buttermilk fried oysters, to grilled marinated quail with sweet potato fries. Call for reservations at either locations: 1144 Crescent Avenue; 404-873-7358, or 1675 Cumberland Parkway; 770-435-0700. www.southcitykitchen.com
Brewhouse Cafe in Little Five Points is taking a reality approach to self-defense. Tonight, restaurant and bar staff in the Atlanta community are invited to come out to the Fight for your Life seminar from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The head instructor of the Pretty Bandage Fight School, Stephen Scarborough, will lead instruction using self defense techniques. Admission is free and done in conjunction with Atlantans Together Against Crime; but donations are accepted ($5 preferably) to benefit the cause.
The event is also open to others not in the restuarant and bar field, but space is limited. Afterward there is a discounted dinner and drinks for restaurant workers. Dress comfortably to work out, and bring pen and paper for note taking. 501 Moreland Ave. N.E.
Continuing next Friday, Feb. 20 through March 27, the Four Seasons Hotel will host the Chocolate Buffet with special celebrity guests to help with the menu.
Executive Pastry Chef Christopher Jennings will be in the kitchen with local celebs including Tim Hudson from the Atlanta Braves, Mara Davis from Dave FM and Keisha Knight Pulliam from “The Cosby Show.” These guests and more will lend recipes and good chocolate stories for each event.
The Chocolate Buffet runs from 9 p.m. until midnight every Friday. The cost is $20/person at Park 75 in the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. 75-14th St. 404-253-3840.
On Sun. Feb. 22, Athens will host its 16th Annual A Taste of Athens while celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Community Connection—the beneficiary of the event.
From 5-8 p.m. at the Classic Center (300 N. Thomas St.) more than 50 local restaurants will provide wine and beer tasting, food and a silent auction. There will also be a birthday cake competition showcasing local restaurants and bakeries.
General Admission is $45 and VIP access costs $75. That gets you access to the VIP Taste Garden, early entrance, special gifts and more. Proceeds benefit the Community Connection. It is an organization that links those in need of social services and the services they need.
For more information visit the Taste of Athens or call 706-208-0900. Also check out Community Connection for details on the organization.
Here’s a listing of a few special offerings for that special lovey dovey day.
BEFORE V-DAY: In preparation for your sweetheart, a few places have a few things you may want to check out.
Whiskey Blue —Attend a Whiskey seminar with chocolate and bourbon on the menu. Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris will be hosting the event at the W Hotel and seminars begin at the top of every hour from 7:30-11:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at 3377 Peachtree Rd. RSVP at atlevents@sixdegreesmag.com
Legal Seafood—Oysters are a deliciously tricky item to eat, but if you really want to learn, you can attend a tasting and tutorial on Feb. 11 from 6-7:30 p.m. This will be an especially good idea if couples need to brush up on their oyster eating habits for the big V-Day. Tickets are $35 per person, not including champagne, tax and gratuity. Call 617-530-9287 for reservations.
Woodfire Grill —Hosting a Pre-V-Day Cabaret the Shakespearean way. Atlanta’s top actors will perform on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. as guests are entertained and fed hors d’oeuvrs, a three-course dinner, and wine. Tickets are $100, but $50 is tax deductible. RSVP online or call 404-504-3413 by Feb.6. 1782 Cheshire Bridge Rd.
10 Degrees South- Offering a 3-course prix-fixe menu for $55 per person. 4183 Roswell Rd. 404-705-8807. www.10degreessouth.com
4th & Swift- Offering a 4-course menu for $75 with a $25 wine pairing. 621 North Ave. NE. 678-904-0160. www.4thandswift.com
Allegro- Prix-fixe menu for $49. 560 Dutch Valley Rd. 404-888-1890. www.allegroatlanta.com.
Anis Café and Bistro- 4-course menu for $50. 2974 Grandview Ave. Ne. 404-233-9889. www.anisbistro.com
Anthony’s Fine Dining- 5-course menu with champagne and wine pairing included for $200/couple. 3109 Piedmont Rd. NE. 404-262-7379. www.anthonysfinedining.com
Aqua Blue- 3-course prix-fixe menu for $55/person with wine pairing offered for an additional $22. 1564 Holcomb Bridge Rd. 770-643-8886. www.aquablueatl.com
Aquaknox- 4-course prix-fixe menu with champagne for $99.95/couple. 3280 Peachtree Road NE. 404-477-5600. www.Aquaknox.net
Aria- 4-course prix-fixe menu for $85. 490 E. Paces Ferry Rd. 404-233-7673. www.aria-atl.com
Atmosphere Bistro- 3-course menu for $55/person. 1620 Piedmont Ave. 678-702-1620. www.atmospherebistro.com
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Legal Sea Foods will host this month’s Supper Club benefit for the Atlanta Community Food Bank on Monday, January 12. Each month a different restaurant donates 20 percent of the evening’s proceeds to Atlanta’s Table, which is the prepared food rescue project of the Food Bank.
Legal Seafood, located right in the Luckie Marietta District across from Centennial Olympic Park and the Georgia Aquarium, will serve a fresh menu with a raw bar featuring oysters, clams, mussels and jumbo shrimp cocktail. There is also a varietal kid-friendly menu with low sodium and gluten free dishes.
Visit the website for more information or to make reservations for Supper Club, or call 678-500-3700.
Also, read more about the Atlanta’s Table Supper Club.
<spaTaurus lost the fight on Dec. 31. If you call the restaurant, you will hear a message informing patrons that they have “Closed for business.”
Chef and owner Gary Mennie took the “bull by the horns,” when he opened this restaurant (his first baby). The name taken from his zodiac sign also held meaning to the food. Read Bill Addison’s review here.
There’s still a bunch of restaurants with reservations open for tonight. As of this morning, these folks all still had tables: (more…)
Empty shelves at the Atlanta Community Food Bank
The holidays are here, but the joys of giving, receiving, and helping others have become more of a fantasy than reality this season. As our economy’s stock market plunged and millions of people got their pink slips, the ability for people to reach out and give back has declined drastically.
Monetary and food donations are suffering most as a result of the failing economy. It’s a sad phenomenon considering this society capitalizes on draining consumers dry with every given holiday. We make money by selling dreams and gifts to accompany them. But now our life essentials are put in jeopardy.
Food banks have experienced a major drop in donations although there was an increase in the demand for service. More people understand that others need help in this crisis, but there is less in the position to do so as they usually could. One food bank in Chamblee said that last November there were only 70 families seeking assistance. This year, at the very same food bank, 896 families sought out help.
Recently, I attended the Salvation Army’s annual food drive. The “Canathon” — which is also sponsored by Channel 11 Alive — has a turnout that was much lower than in previous years. There was also a growth of people looking to get food help for the holidays. A spokesperson for the Salvation Army said in order to help as many people as possible they would have to give less to stretch the donations.
Many food banks have had to make that sacrifice. Where they would usually be able to help families with a large food supply, they are looking to feed more families with about one day’s meal each. For those families who are running out of food, or cannot afford a big holiday dinner, every little bit helps.
Here are some places to give donations: Atlanta Community Food Bank, Salvation Army, and Society of St. Vincent de Paul. MyFox Atlanta also got in on the discussion about feeding more with less food.
(Photo by Joeff Davis)
