Omnivore Atlanta

For French people and Francophiles, Bastille Day is a holiday worth celebrating in style.

TROIS invites everyone to bring out their inner royal and impersonate a King, Queen or peasant. Complimentary cake, champagne and live music performed by a peasant band are all part of the celebration, which begins tonight at 8 p.m.

The winner of the costume contest will receive a $500 Concentrics Restaurants gift card. (Mention “Bastille Day at TROIS” at Norcostco Atlanta Costume to rent your royal wardrobe at a special price. Call 404-874-7511 to place your costume reservation.)

TROIS will also celebrate all month with a chef-selected $35 prix-fixe menu offered every day in July.

The restaurant is located on 1180 Peachtree Street. Call 404-815-3337 for reservations or more info.

(image from bastilleday.com)

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Even though $1 won’t buy a thimble of gas anymore, it will buy you one taste from any food establishment in East Atlanta Village next Thursday, July 17 from 5-8 p.m.

Taste tickets are available the day of the event at Bound to Be Read Books, Champagne Taste, East Atlanta Village Farmers Market, Graveyard Tavern, Origins Realty and Urban Gardener.

Visit the Taste of East Atlanta website here, to see the eighteen participants and a map.

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Chef Shaun Doty of Shaun’s is continuing his dinner series for those with celiac disease on Sun., July 13. The prix fixe, gluten-free and wheat-free menu is $45 and $65 with gluten-free beer pairings. Whole Foods Briarcliff will provide a gift bag with gluten-free products for diners. According to a press release:

The appetizer will feature Eggplant Salad with Poached and Spicy Vinaigrette. The intermezzo will include Fig Tempura with Sweet Potato, Vanilla and Tahini. The entree will be Vegan Zucchini Lasagna with Heirloom Tomatoes and Pinenut Ricotta. Dessert will consist of a Black Rice Pudding and Coconut Sorbet.

Call 404-577-4358 for reservations or more information.

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Executive Chef of Atkins Park in Virginia Highland, Andrew Smith, has plans for a 120 pound Fourth of July pig. A “meat and three” lunch and dinner for $15 will feature a roasted Berkshire pig from Riverview Farms.

Choices of sides include coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, grilled corn, pole beans and tomato cucumber salad. The cost also covers cornbread or Texas toast, a watermelon slice and three sauces — NC vinegar, tomato BBQ and mustard BBQ.

The pig should serve 60-70 plates, so plan ahead and make reservations. Call 678-513-2333.

(Image of pig with sun shades from coloradopigroasters.com)

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In the Spanish city of Pamplona, natives and tourists come together for one week to celebrate the famous “Running of the Bulls.” You’ve probably seen pictures or updates on the news about multitudes of people running wildly down the streets being chased by large and angry-looking horned animals.

From July 7-14, Cuerno will bring this tradition to Atlanta, except without the fear of being gored or trampled by a bull. Specials include $5 sangria ($20 for a pitcher), and $4 pinxtos (basque tapas). The festival wrap up party on Mon., July 14 will offer complimentary tapas and live flamenco performances.

Cuerno is located at 905 Juniper Street and is open for dinner Monday through Thursday from 5:30-12 p.m., and Friday and Saturday until 1 a.m. To make reservations, call 678.904.4584.

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In need of last-minute Father’s Day plans for this Sunday? Instead of layering your dad with another flashy tie or trying to guess what gadget he may need, take him to a brunch or dinner designed especially with fathers in mind.

Brunch choices…

All three Atkins Park Tavern locations will treat dad to steak and potatoes. Brunch items include Petite Fillet with two Fried Eggs, Asparagus-Potato Hash and Mustard Hollandaise. For the Virginia Highlands location, call 404-876-7249. For the Smyrna location, call 770-435-1887. And for the Cumming location, call 678- 513-2333.

Atlanta’s beef haven, Fogo de Chao, offers 15 savory cuts of meat, carved table side by request with no limit. The salad bar is also available. Lunch price is $38.50 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To make reservations, call 404-266-9988.

Justin’s Restaurant, on the cusp of Buckhead and Midtown, is offering a home-cooked soul food menu. The lunch buffet will include traditional soul food cuisine along with steadfast breakfast favorites for $24.95 per person and $12.95 for children. For reservations, call 404-603-5353.

The Sun Dial Restaurant Bar & View will host a Father’s Day Brunch from 11:30-2:30 p.m. The special three-course brunch is $45 for adults and half-price for children ages five to 12. For reservations, call404-589-7506.

Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery in Dahlonega will host its sixth annual Father’s Day barbecue brunch. The cost is $30 per person (excluding wine, tax and gratuity.) The two seating times are 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. For reservations, call 706-867-9862.

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With all the back-and-forth discussion of the health benefits of red wine, it’s hard to know whether you can be self righteous about your wine consumption or not. But here’s some new research that furthers the wine-for-health argument we love so much.

According to an article in the New York Times, red wine may work its magic on the human lifespan to a greater degree than thought before.

The article explains:

The study is based on dosing mice with resveratrol, a chemical found in some red wines. Some scientists are already taking resveratrol in capsule form, but others believe it is far too early to take the drug, especially using wine as its source, until there is better data on its safety and effectiveness.

Dr. David Sinclair of the Harvard Medical School, a co-founder of the the drug development company, Sirtris, said this new research could change medicine. But another researcher, Dr. Matthew Kaeberlein of the University of Washington in Seattle, said the results involving mice may not translate to similar results in humans.

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This Saturday, June 6, you have a valid reason to drink unlimited beer, snack on appetizers and have fun. 5 Seasons Brewing in Sandy Springs is back and ready to party for a cause. From 7:30-10 p.m., a wristband can be purchased at the door for $20, half of which goes directly to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

To top off the excitement, the evening will include a silent auction and a raffle for a Deluxe Braves Ticket Package for four. Anyone who is unable to make the party, yet wants to buy a raffle ticket for $10, can go here, make a tax-deductible donation, and then either send an e-mail to taggartd@bellsouth.net or call 404.432.8793 to get their name entered in the drawing.

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When Braves fans head to the game, a few things must be considered. Parking is a prime issue, as is food before the game — even though the not-so-cheap hot dogs and crunchy packs of peanuts are always tempting when surrounded by fellow fans munching as they scream for their team. And of course, there’s the question of who’s gonna be the designated driver.

STATS hopes to be your game day problem solver. Its FoodPlay Pass is cheap (only $50 for the entire package), and includes complimentary pre-game food at STATS, beverages aboard the shuttle and one game ticket on the Golden Moon Pavilion level.

The shuttle leaves one hour prior to the start of the game. Sign up with the hostess or call 404.885.1472.

Visit www.statsatl.com for more information.

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