Saturday in Spain | The Cockentrice

JOIN COCKENTRICE FOR A 'SATURDAY IN SPAIN' HOSTED BY CHEESE EXPERT HANNAH THOMPSON & CHEF KEVIN OUZTS

Featuring Tasty Tapas-Style Bites, Cheese and Spanish Wine Pairings

Executive Chef Kevin Ouzts and his culinary team at The Cockentrice have joined together with cheese expert Hannah Thompson for an afternoon of Spanish wine tastings, tapas-style bites, cheese pairings, and more on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 3 to 5 p.m. 

Featuring six wines from Spain by B&L Brands, The Cockentrice invites attendees to enjoy an array of Spanish wines paired and mouthwatering bites for just $45 a person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are available at  www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2465753.  For more information, please call The Cockentrice at (470) 428-2733 or visit www.thecockentrice.com. 

The Cockentrice: Krog Street Market 99 Krog Street NE Suite V Atlanta, GA 30307

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Secret Supper: Hampton + Hudson's Private Dinner at Frye Atlanta

Hampton + Hudson's

"Secret Supper" dinner at Frye Atlanta. Photos by Ben Brinker.

Secret Supper at The Frye Company Atlanta

Kwanza's Fryes...

Mike LaSage

Jeff Wadlow

Chad Shearer

I was chatting with Lauren Cohan, NOT about The Walking Dead... that's Ashley Twist Cole beside me.

Restaurateurs Billy and Jenn Streck are set to open their first solo concept, Hampton + Hudson - a community driven bar and restaurant located in Inman Park at 280 Elizabeth Street this winter. Billy, best-known as co-owner of the bustling, Midtown hotspots Cypress Street Pint and Plate and GRAIN drink shop and eatery, is set to create another approachable and affordable haunt with his wife in one of Atlanta’s fastest growing neighborhoods. Jenn, an Atlanta native, has years of experience in both the music and bar industries and brings a wealth of talent and vision to their first concept. Together the two are striving to create a “true community bar and restaurant” that focuses on the overall experience, redefines how diners look at pub food, and features a well-rounded bar program. The 3,500-square foot space, that also boasts a mezzanine, intimate outdoor patio and fire pit, will include distinctive touches inspired by many of their favorite go-to spots from their travels and when they lived in the East Village in New York, but will play to both the spirit of the neighborhood and Atlanta’s ever-growing dining scene. 

During a private secret supper at the newly opened The Frye Company Atlanta flagship store, Billy and Jenn Streck revealed that Cooper Miller, formerly of JCT Kitchen & Bar, is going to be the Executive Chef of Hampton + Hudson. The H+H team also created a special five-course menu just for the evening and showcased two cocktails that will be on the menu, the Hampton and the Hudson, along with a beet and carrot salad, shredded snow crab and avocado toast, signature Hot Chicken dish and more.  

"This is a place where we wanted to mix a little of all of our loves of the bar and restaurant industry into a community establishment,” said Jenn Streck during the dinner. "We love going to a place and feeling like you are at home, so that is what we hope to do for our guests.”   

The exclusive experience featured signature cocktails by Georgia’s own Lovell Bros. Whiskey and brews by Wild Heaven Craft Beers, live acoustic music by Mike LaSage, Bone Lick BBQ’s award-winning chef and pitmaster, and shopping of Frye’s Fall and Winter Collections. 

The evening also boasted a who's who of Atlanta media and other notables, including Councilman Kwanza Hall who enlisted my styling services over a pair of Frye boots and wingtips. Sitting to my left was the AJC's Ashley Twist Cole and Jenn Streck to my right. Directly across from me (and in my conversation circle) my friend Tova Gelfond of Eide Magazine, Director Jeff Wadlow who's in town from LA to shoot the True Memoirs of an International Assassin for Netflix and Kate Atwood with ChooseATL. I forced myself to remain cool, calm and collected over one special guest seated directly across from me, because I'm such a huge fan of The Walking Dead, and that guest was Lauren Cohan - totally delightful, fun and down to earth. So I purposely did not bring up TWD and spoke with Lauren about other things like how much we love The Frye Company. At the end of the evening as Lauren gave me a goodbye hug I couldn't resist any longer and simply told her "btw, I'm devastated every Sunday," and she relied with a "yeah... it's good huh?" 

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Celebrate Local Artists at OCEAN MARKET During a Special Opening Featuring the Work of CHRIS STRAWBRIDGE

Paintings by Chris Strawbridge

Artist Meet-and-Greet, Cocktails, Bites and More on Wednesday, November 11th from 7 to 9 p.m. / Free to Attend

Ocean Market, a Parisian-inspired bistro located in Downtown Atlanta, will host an opening for its Local Artist Series on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 during a special cocktail celebration for artist Chris Strawbridge from 7 to 9 p.m. Open to the public, guests are invited to mix and mingle with the featured artist as they sip on complimentary libations and enjoy bites created by Chef Shane McIntosh of Ocean Market and Ocean Catering Company while perusing Strawbridge’s work, which will also be available for purchase.  Co-owners Chef Shane and Sage Stewart rotate works from local artists of various mediums every few months. The event is free to attend and open to the public. For more information about the opening night reception visit www.Facebook.com/OceanMarketAtlanta.    

Atlanta-based artist, Chris Strawbridge, has shown his artwork in multiple art galleries and festivals throughout Atlanta and his artwork hangs in commercial buildings, restaurants and in private collections. Enjoying a 30-year long career within architecture and interior design firms has influenced how Strawbridge’s incorporates line, form, space and composition. Working mostly in acrylics, grease crayon, and graphite on canvas, his art has been described as architectural, minimalistic, abstract, and sometimes even, whimsical. 

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Classic Cocktails with a Twist from Herradura Silver

Herradura Sangre Maria

Ingredients

. 2 oz of Herradura Silver

. 1/2 oz pickle juice

. 2 oz tomato juice

. 1/2 oz orange juice

. 1/2 oz lime juice

. large bar spoon of Horseradish

. 1/4 oz of Cholula sauce

. 4 large dashes of Tabasco

. 1/2 Worcestershire sauce

. 1/2 oz red wine

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a large cocktail shaker, stir and strain into a large glass filled with cubed ice. Garnish with a cayenne salted pickle and a lemon wedge.

Corpse Survivor

Ingredients

·         ⅔ oz Herradura Silver

·         ⅔ oz Lemon Juice

·         ⅔ oz Lillet Blanc 

·         ⅔ oz Cointreau

·         Spray of absinthe

Directions: Spritz a little absinthe into a chilled coupe glass and set aside. Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with cubed ice. Shake hard, strain into the chilled coupe glass, garnish with a twist of lemon zest.

Blood Orange

Ingredients

·         2oz el Jimador Silver

·         2oz Blood orange juice

·         ½ oz Lime Juice

·         ½ oz Agave Syrup

·         6-8 mint leaves

Directions: Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake vigorously. Strain into a high ball over cubed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime disc.

This November 2nd we celebrate Día de los Muertos, a holiday celebrated in many countries of Latin America and recently incorporated into the Halloween celebration in the U.S. as well. Graves and altars will be decorated with any possible things that were loved by those special ones: favorite food, favorite flowers and of course, their favorite tequila.

Hop on the spirit of celebration and, after painting your face as a calavera (skull) or dressing up with your last minute costume, cheer to the lives of your favorite family members or that unforgettable friend that’s no longer with us. 

Herradura Tequila got crafty and they are sharing full recipes specially designed for your Day of the Dead celebration. Cheers!

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Happy Hour with these New York Fashion Week Cocktail Recipes

Flirty Fashionista

3 oz. Peach Nectarine Sparkling ICE

2 oz. VOGA Prosecco

Sliced white peaches for garnish 

Directions: Pour VOGA Prosecco, then Peach Nectarine Sparkling ICE over ice. Garnish with sliced peaches, raspberry & basil.

Pretty in Pink

3 oz.  Grapefruit Sparkling ICE

1 ½ oz.  vodka 

1 oz. lime juice

Lime wedge 

Sliced fresh jalapeño 

Chili salt for rim of glass (Kosher salt mixed with chili powder)

Directions: Use a lime wedge to rub the entire rim of a chilled martini glass, and dip into chili salt mixture. Combine vodka and jalapeño slices with ice in a shaker. Strain and pour into the chilled martini glass. Top with Grapefruit Sparkling ICE. Garnish with a few Jalapeno slices. 

Little Black Dress

       4 oz VOGA Merlot

       3 oz. Coca-Cola

        Lemon/lime (for garnish)

Directions: Pour VOGA Merlot, then Coca-Cola over ice. Garnish with lemon or lime slices around the rim of the glass.

Haute Couture

         1 oz Vodka

         3 oz VOGA Pinot Grigio

         1 oz. Cranberry or pomegranate juice 

          Fresh berries (for garnish)

Directions: Pour VOGA Pinot Grigio and vodka into chilled martini glass.Top with cranberry or pomegranate juice. Garnish with fresh berries.

Everyone loves a good celebration, so with that said, cocktails have become a big part of New York Fashion Week. There are so so so many parties. After parties, VIP parties, you name it. SO... whether you’re behind the stage, sitting front row, or reading updates online, sip in style during the trendiest week of the year with these Fashion Week inspired cocktail recipes from VOGA Italia and SPARKLING ICE.

Ingredients & Recipes for the "Flirty Fashionista" "Pretty In Pink" "Little Black Dress" and "Haute Couture" are in the slideshow above.

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"Sweet Goodness" from FLA-VER CANDIES

When was the last time you saw something truly unique in the candy market? Fla-Ver Candies needs your help getting the message of their sweet goodness out to the market! Looking to raise $10,000, Fla-Ver Candies are a delicious new twist in the candy arena, and are launching a uniquely artistic Fla-Ver Candies Dispenser that will spice up any space!

Just what are Fla-Ver Dispensers and Fla-Ver Candies? They are artisan-designed candy dispensers filled with mouth-watering Fla-Ver candies and are like nothing else out there! Each Fla-Ver candy is a treat for your senses with a satisfying texture that is just the right amount of crunch, and delicious natural flavors that are sure to give your mouth a burst with only a few calories! Foodies rejoice—these are the candies your palette has been craving! The natural flavors paired with fun colors make Fla-Ver Candies the grownup’s choice for a flavorful treat. Choose from yummy options like Mint, Lime Chipotle, or Cherry just to name a few!

Fla-Ver Dispensers are the perfect addition to your stylish office or swanky restaurant where you want to offer a sweet treat, without sacrificing your sense of style with a bulky candy dispenser. Each Fla-Ver dispenser is artisan made, and features a slim and attractive design with a sustainable bamboo base. Feature Fla-Ver Artisan Crafted Candies and Dispenser’s Kickstarter Campaign and help add some much needed Bliss to the world! Check out the video below and find out why Fla-Ver Candies are so sweet: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1759229547/flavr-artisan-crafted-candies-and-dispenser

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Drunkin' Donuts Return to STK for National Donut Day!!

Get ready to get Glazed & Confused at STK! Premiering on National Donut Day, this Friday, June 5th, and available for the entire month of June, STK is offering a trio of boozy flavors that you’ll be able to inject into their signature, bite-sized Drunkin’ Donuts.  Adding a little spike to your dessert, the three flavors that will be available until June 30th for just $10 are:  Cocoa Bomb – vanilla lemon custard – hazelnut liquor;  Fruity Rebel – cereal custard – raspberry liquor; and Not Your Daddy’s Donut – cherry bourbon custard – orange liquor. 

STK is located at 1075 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta on the corner of Peachtree and 12th Streets. Complimentary valet parking is available on 12th Street. Visit www.stkhouse.com for more information. #STKDrunkinDonuts #GlazedAndConfused 

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