FOOD FOR THOUGHT | Jan-Feb 2018

by David Danzig

The barbecue is bountiful at 4 Rivers Smokehouse near Mercedes-Benz Stadium downtown. Photo: David Danzig

ATLANTA REMAINS BULLISH ON ITALIAN; FORSYTH COUNTY’S HALCYON ADDS 4 MORE EATERIES; AND FORD FRY TRADES TATTOOS FOR TEX-MEX.

WITH THIS COLUMN, we salute brilliant brisket and new brews news, take a look at former strip-club/dive-bar the Clermont Lounge and its plans to go upscale (!!!), and report the brick-and-mortar demise of corn dogs and boozy milkshakes in Avondale Estates. Grab a snack, and read on.

Well done

The banana pudding at 4 Rivers comes with a graham-cracker crust, fresh banana slices and Heath Bar crumbles. Photo: David Danzig

That waft of smoldering hickory you smell near downtown’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium comes from 4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE, a Florida export from pit master JOHN RIVERS. Rivers retired as president of a multibillion-dollar health-care company to perfect his love of Texas-style brisket.

With 13 locations now running in Florida, Atlanta now gets its own version, in a refurbished 1915 firehouse on the West Side. The smoker produces brisket, chicken, St. Louis ribs, burnt ends and even brontosaurus-size beef ribs.

The sides — sweet potato casserole, fried okra, baked cheese grits and Brunswick stew — are bona-fide barbecue stuff. Sandwiches like the Texas Destroyer (made with brisket), barbecue brisket tacos and a smokehouse Cuban sandwich show that 4 Rivers can crank out the meats and put them together in amazing ways. For dessert: banana pudding made with Nilla wafers.

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Suburbanites continue to demand restaurant excellence and get it. The latest example: FROM THE EARTH BREWING CO., a smart new brewpub in Roswell. It pairs house-brewed craft beers with a menu of sophisticated yet approachable comfort food and pulls it all together in a cozy but hip environment.

You’ll probably want to start with a flight of house drafts from brewmaster JAMIE PARKER. Golden ale, hefeweizen, IPA and double IPA, imperial stout and Belgian tripel are among his creations. The brews also are available to-go.

Take a flight at From the Earth Brewing Co. on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell. Photo: David Danzig

From the Earth’s one-page menu changes often but generally includes a house-made pretzel, crispy Brussels sprouts, a double-stack cheeseburger, barbecue brisket tacos, fried chicken, seared salmon and an iron-skillet pork chop. All are simple plates served beautifully with locally sourced ingredients. Owner TIM STEPHENS has an impressive intown restaurant pedigree and is now on his own on Holcomb Bridge Road.

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At Donetto, the Fritelle Donetto is made with fresh Pecorina Romana and cured prosciutto. Photo: David Danzig

A bull named DONETTO has charged into West Midtown. The gorgeous Italian restaurant is named for the heaviest Italian Chianina bull ever weighed (3,800 pounds).

Chef MICHAEL PEREZ makes fresh melt-in-your-mouth pasta like tagliatelle with clams, fusilli with smoked fish, or ripiena stuffed with quail.

A 45-day dry-aged bone-in ribeye, a half-smoked chicken and octopus plated with white beans pair nicely with inventive cocktails. The “Netspritz and Chill” is made with house limonata, rosemary, aperol, prosecco and lemon; the “Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder” is made with 229 gin, honey and absinthe.

Donetto, on Brady Avenue, holds its own nicely in a neighborhood chock-full of heavy-hitters, award winners and a city brimming with standout Italian cuisine.

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Nobu Matsuhisa

Big names keep bubbling onto Atlanta’s culinary stage.

Now comes international Japanese superstar NOBU MATSUSHISA, who’s building on the rubble of what was the Belk store at Phipps Plaza.

The project includes a Nobu Hotel and a restaurant called NOBU ATLANTA RESTAURANT.

Look also for MICHAEL’S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK by well-known Miami-based chef MICHAEL SCHWARTZ.

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A new steakhouse named ARNETTE’S CHOP SHOP joins Apple Valley Brookhaven, a 70,000-sq. ft. mixed-use complex a bit farther north on Peachtree Road. Arnette’s comes from MICHEL ARNETTE, who runs HAVEN RESTAURANT AND BAR (New American), VALENZA (Southern Italian) and VERO PIZZERIA, all on Dresden Drive.  Look for an opening by Valentine’s Day.

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Four more eateries have signed on to HALCYON, the 135-acre mixed-use development in Forsyth County: MidiCi NEAPOLITAN PIZZA, COCINA & TAQUERIA, PITA MEDITERRANEAN STREET FOOD and poke restaurant SWEET TUNA, as reported by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. They join GU’S DUMPLINGS, TACAYO, BUTCHER & BREW and CO-OP COMMUNITY KITCHEN & TABLE. Expect openings throughout 2018.

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Restaurant mogul FORD FRY has commandeered an old tattoo parlor at Piedmont and Cheshire Bridge roads, and is working on a new Tex-Mex concept (not an El Felix or Superica). Fry says it will be a “super-casual joint with wood-roasted ‘chicken al carbon’ at its core.” Plan on breakfast tacos, a Texas staple, to be prominent as well. The 3,500-sq. ft. space should open in the summer.

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The Hotel Clermont and Tiny Lou’s team (from left): Alan Rae, chef Jeb Aldrich and Nick Hassiotis. Photo: Heidi Geldhauser

And finally, if only the walls could talk.

The CLERMONT LOUNGE, one of Atlanta’s more infamous landmarks, is being reborn. The 1920s building, longtime home of a strip club/dive bar, will re-emerge in the spring as HOTEL CLERMONT, a boutique hotel with an all-new restaurant called TINY LOU’S.

It’s named for a 1950s stripper who pranced in the Gypsy Room, as it was called then. Legend has it that  Lou was notorious as “the girl who refused to dance with Hitler.”

The in-house restaurant will be an American-French brasserie led by executive chef JEB ALDRICH, who plans a French-American menu with Southern accents.

 

Toast

It survived the Great Recession, but Buckhead’s BrickTop’sdid not survive 2017. The steak-seafood-sandwich spot planned to shutter on New Year’s Eve. It opened in late 2007 in the Terminus 100 development on Peachtree Road, along with several other high-profile pre-recession openings, and outlasted most of them. It’s moving to Birmingham. Other BrickTop’s remain in North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee and Missouri. … Midtown’s GORDEN BIERSCH said danke shoen and auf Wiedersehen and closed in mid-November. The 18-year-old restaurant opened before development in the neighborhood spiked. The Buckhead location is still serving. … The deep-fried and delightfully kitschy PALOOKAVILLE FINE FOODS has battered its last corn dog and poured its last boozy milkshake in Avondale Estates. Happily, the food truck edition of the carnival food emporium lives on.

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Food for Thought, Encore Atlanta’s bimonthly dining column, keeps you up to date on openings, closings and what chefs are up to in one of three categories — well done (reasons for praise), simmering (what’s in the works) and toast (what’s closed, etc.). Email kathy@encoreatlanta.com.

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Where to Rise and Dine on New Year's Day

After a night of popping champagne, it’s time to say “hello” to National Bloody Mary Day on Monday, January 1, 2018. Imbibers can cure those pesky post-NYE hangovers with Bloody Marys and brunch, lunch and dinner options on New Year’s Day at a myriad of local haunts around the city. From a football-inflused brunch, complete with an expansive build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar at Dantanna’s, to a hearty, traditional brunch in bustling Inman Park at PARISH, and a not-to-miss Party in the Park at Park Tavern, there’s plenty of ways to feel replenished for the New Year. 

Dantanna’s Serves Football-Infused Brunch  

The perfect place to catch the full line up of college bowl games, football fans are invited to visit all three locations of Dantanna’s, in Buckhead, Downtown and Sandy Springs, as all locations will all be open on New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, 2018. In addition to serving up New Year’s Day traditional favorites like blacked-eye peas and greens, Dantanna's Buckhead will delight all tastes with signature brunch dishes including: Shirred Eggs in Tulips - two eggs baked in crepes with Maine lobster, shrimp and crawfish in brandy-lobster cream sauce; served with asparagus; Three Little Pigs - fried Niman Ranch pork scallopine, griddle honey ham and apple wood smoked bacon on toasted Kaiser bun with dijon aioli; and Oysters Rockefeller and Eggs - two poached eggs on flash fried oysters and Sambuca creamed spinach topped with sauce hollandaise and chopped apple wood smoked bacon. Dantanna’s Buckhead will be serving a Bloody Mary Brunch on New Year’s Day featuring an expansive build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Dantanna’s Sandy Springs will also be hosting a special Bloody Mary Brunch on New Year’s Day, in addition to the regular menu. Available from 11 a.m to 4 p..m, Sandy Springs' favorite brunch dishes include: Pesto-Egg Sandwich - scrambled eggs, grilled tomato, basil pesto, provolone cheese and a eelera bun served with potatoes and asparagus; Dantanna’s “Super” Bowl - Texas toast, grits, scrambled eggs, bacon, house made chicken sausage, potatoes and a jalapeno cheese sauce; and shrimp & grits - andouillie, onions, peppers, Sriracha cream, and thyme infused logan turnpike grits. 

The Neighborhood Café and Brasserie at PARISH Extends Weekend Brunch: 

Brunch lovers can recover from New Year’s Eve festivities at The Neighborhood Café and Brasserie during PARISH’s brunch on Monday, January 1, 2018. Featuring a hearty and flavorsome menu, brunch lovers can celebrate the New Year with favorites like the American Breakfast - scrambled eggs, a choice of country sausage or applewood smoked bacon, grits or potatoes and a biscuit; The Burger - grass fed beef, benton’s bacon jam, dijonaise, grilled onion, cheddar and house cut fries; Chicken and Waffles - fried chicken, blueberry waffle, Sriracha butter and peanuts, and much more. With inspired, familiar American food, an inventive beverage program, and warm hospitality, The Neighborhood Café will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and The Brasserie will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PARISH will be closed for dinner. For more information or to make reservations, call 404.681.4434 or visit parishatl.com.  

Park Tavern in Piedmont Park Presents New Year’s Day in the Park

Football fanatics are invited to visit Park Tavern in Piedmont Park, located in the heart of Midtown, on Monday, January 1, 2018, for a special New Year’s Day Party in the Park. The perfect place to catch the full line up of college bowl games, Park Tavern’s renovated covered patio boasts plenty of seating, stone fire pits, hi-definition, flat screen TVs, a 20' x 10’ big screen, private cabanas and much more, where sports enthusiasts can cheer on their favorite teams.  Beginning at 11:30 a.m., revelers recovering from New Year’s Eve can take advantage of Park Tavern’s 'Hangover Helper Bloody Mary Bar' and celebrate National Bloody Mary Day in style. Patrons can also cozy up and watch their favorite teams go head to head while noshing on fan favorites including: burgers, wings, chicken baskets, and Park Tavern’s fresh, seasonal oyster bar. Guests looking to take on challenges of their own are welcome to enjoy games of corn hole. Free to attend and with no reservations required, fans can enjoy open seating. For more information, visit www.parktavern.com.  

Open for Dinner on New Year’s Day

Atlas and the Tavern at Atlas at the St. Regis Atlanta will be open from 4 to 10 p.m on New Year's Day, Monday, January 1, 2018. With a kitchen headed up by Executive Chef Christopher Grossman, New Year’s Day diners are invited to revel in a fine dining experience in the dining room or relax in The Tavern featuring chef-driven small plates menu and hand-shaken cocktails. With a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms, this chef-driven restaurant brings unparalleled culinary experiences to the capital of the South. For more information, visit atlasrestaurant.com.   

New comers and local diners alike can continue the 2018 New Year celebrations by visiting ONE. midtown kitchen, a Midtown staple known for its impressive wine offerings, craft beer selection, handcrafted cocktails and high energy, American cuisine created by Executive Chef Matt Weinstein.  For more information or to make a reservation, call ONE. midtown kitchen at 404.892.4111 or visit www.onemidtownkitchen.com. ONE. midtown kitchen is located at 559 Dutch Valley Rd, Atlanta, GA 30324. 

TWO urban licks will be open for New Year’s Day dinner. From 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. patrons can enjoy fiery creations by acclaimed Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi, including his seasonal and classic favorites. To make a reservation, call 404.522.4622 or visit twourbanlicks.com. TWO urban licks is located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30306.  

ROOM, located in the TWELVE Centennial Park hotel in Downtown Atlanta, is open on New Year's Day for breakfast, lunch and dinner until 10 p.m. ROOM will also be serving Executive Chef Juan Carlos Huerta’s $4 select sushi rolls from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., including fresh favorites like the Spicy Tuna Roll, California Roll, Sakura Roll and more. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.roomattwelve.com or call 404.418.1250. ROOM at TWELVE is located at 400 W Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30308.  

ALLORA, the newly opened Italian concept at TWELVE Hotel Midtown, will be open on New Year’s Day for breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., for lunch from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Celebrating the flavors of Italy, guests are invited to slip into ALLORA where the art of dining and drinking is rediscovered. Blending Italian classics with modern techniques and seasonal ingredients, Executive Chef Chris Maher offers an impressive menu filled with house made pastas, specialty pizzas, creative insalatas, small plates and more. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.alloraatl.com or call 404.961.7370. Complimentary valet up to three hours and two hours free parking in the parking deck are available. ALLORA is located in Atlantic Station at 361 17th St NW Atlanta, GA 30363.  

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Atlas' Fall Inspired Cocktail

                          Photo by Mia Yakel

THE FIRESIDE

Atlas’ Fall-Inspired Cocktail, Created by Lead Bar Tender, Carl Gilbert

With the leaves falling it’s the perfect time to cozy up with Atlas’ latest boozy treat created by Lead Bartender Carl Gilbert. An ideal cocktail for autumn.

The Fireside combines tequila with that beloved ginger and apple cider flavor with aged bitters, caramel sweetness, and the refreshing citrus flavors of fresh squeezed lemon juice.

RECIPE:

1.5 oz Don Julio Tequila

.25 oz Ginger Syrup

.75 oz Mercier Apple Cider Reduction

1.0 oz Lemon Juice

2 Dashes of Barrel Aged Bitters

Garnish with a Red Caramel Tuile 

Build all ingredients in a shaking tin, add ice, shake, *double strain, garnish, serve and enjoy!  

Located within the St. Regis Atlanta, Atlas celebrates the very best in seasonal American cuisine combined with European influences.

Revel in a fine dining experience in the dining room or join us at The Tavern featuring an all-new, chef-driven small plates menu and hand-shaken cocktails.

With a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms, this chef-driven restaurant brings unparalleled culinary experiences to the capital of the South. For more information, visit atlasrestaurant.com

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The Fox Theatre pushes back Marquee Club opening

by Encore Atlanta

The completed rooftop will look much like this and overlook the Fox Theatre marquee. Photo: Fox Theatre

Almost exactly a year ago, the Fox Theatre announced plans for a 10,000-ft. expansion featuring a rooftop terrace and generous event space. Word then was that the space — named the Marquee Club — would open this fall.

Photo: Michael Portman

This week, that grand opening was pushed back to early 2018. The reason: Surprises encountered when design and construction crews began digging into an 88-year-old building.

“We anticipated challenges once we began construction,” Fox president and CEO Allan C. Vella said in a news release. Fox officials hope to be able to set a firm 2018 opening date soon.

The theater will reach out to anyone who has purchased a Marquee membership (annual, corporate or individual) and offer exclusive previews in the months before it opens, the statement said. Memberships are still available at 404.881.2127. Prices, which were set for 2017 and may change, are:

• Corporate annual: $12,000.
• Noncorporate annual: $3,000.
• Broadway in Atlanta subscriber annual: $500 for six shows. The rate may go up or down depending on the number of shows booked.

The Marquee also plans to offer limited per-event access based on availability.

The main level of the Marquis Club (clockwise, from left); another view of the outdoor terrace; and the mezzanine level of the club. Photos: Fox Theatre

The members-only club will include a 4,000-sq. ft. rooftop terrace under the night sky and overlooking Peachtree Street, plus some 6,000 square feet of indoor event space. All of this, the most significant expansion in the theater’s history, will continue the venue’s Moroccan-style decor.

The rooftop terrace will feature a combination of indoor, solarium and outdoor spaces for climate-controlled, cooled or fully outdoor spaces. Each will have its own bar. Members will be able to use the lounge/terrace before and after events and during intermission. Other perks include:

• The ability to buy tickets before the general public.
• A dedicated ticketing concierge.
• Self-parking in a dedicated lot.
• Private entry 90 minutes before show time.
• Complimentary nonalcoholic beverages and hors d’oeuvres.
• Access to five bars.
• Private restrooms.
• The ability to pre-order drinks, desserts and coffee for intermission.

Lord Aeck Sargent, an award-winning Atlanta architectural firm that specializes in conserving and preserving historic venues, is leading the renovation. Its previous projects include Language Hall at Oxford College of Emory University in Oxford, the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center in Buford, the mixed-use Berkshire Terminus in Buckhead and Parkmobile Corporate Headquarters in Midtown.

The 4,665-seat Fox, which hosts some 250 performances a year, is home to the Broadway in Atlanta series of touring theater productions, Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker and the Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival. It’s a regular stop for dance companies, children’s shows, comedians — Louis CK, Mike Epps, George Lopez — and such musicians as Ringo Starr, John Prine and Widespread Panic. These events attract more than 500,000 patrons a each year.

The Fox also is a popular site for wedding receptions, trade shows, corporate meetings and association functions.

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ONE. MIDTOWN KITCHEN OFFERS WEEKLY FIVE-COURSE CHEF TASTING EXPERIENCE

Known for its impressive offerings and approachable, high-energy American cuisine, ONE. midtown kitchen has introduced an unforgettable, exclusive “5-6-7” dining experience now available each week. Never to disappoint, every Thursday diners can experience five delectable, off-the-menu courses created by Executive Chef Matt Weinstein at the six chef’s counter seats at 7 p.m. for $55 per person.  

A front row culinary adventure ideal for a date night or evening out with friends, reservations for ONE’s 5-6-7 chef's counter experience are required. To make a reservation, call ONE. midtown kitchen at 404.892.4111 or visit onemidtownkitchen.com.

Featuring Five Courses at Six Premier Chef’s Counter Seats at 7 p.m. Every Thursday

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MOLLY B’S TO OPEN AT MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM

Restaurant Club Named for Owner Arthur Blank’s Mother, Molly Blank

Features Rotating Menu Evoking a Southern Inspired Chop House

Mercedes-Benz Stadium will feature a new and unique destination restaurant and private club, Molly B’s, named in honor of owner Arthur Blank’s mother, Molly Blank.  As part of the expansive food and beverage program being featured inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Molly B’s was created in partnership with Concentrics Restaurants and boasts an impressive menu developed by Michael Bertozzi, executive chef for Atlanta’s TWO urban licks.  Molly B’s, opening on August 26, will be located on the 100-level concourse and has a separate entry by the main entrance of the stadium.

The idea to name the restaurant Molly B’s came from Rich McKay, AMB Sports and Entertainment President.  McKay,  who knew Molly well, presented the name, along with renderings, to Arthur Blank as a surprise in a management meeting last summer to honor her and continue Molly’s legacy. 

 “My mother was a strong, values-driven woman who was an incredible influence on my life and many others,” says Arthur Blank, owner and chairman, AMB Group. “Her love of community, charity, family and life has inspired me to continue those values throughout everything I do.  Mercedes-Benz Stadium is just another way we are bringing people together as a community to enjoy as family and friends.  My mother’s legacy phrase, ‘You only pass through once, make it count!’ was something she lived by and I’m so proud to have her as part of this new legacy in Atlanta”.

Molly B’s dining concept comes from the creators of Atlanta’s award winning ONE. midtown kitchen, TWO urban licks, and dozens of critically acclaimed restaurants across the country. "It’s not very often you get the opportunity to create a full-service, destination restaurant and private club within a football stadium, especially a new NFL stadium. It’s an exciting first for us,” says Bob Amick, owner and founder of Concentrics Restaurants.  "The challenge was to create a dynamic concept that is special in what is already a special place that appeals to everyone. Modern and with clean lines, it’s an all open-air restaurant that plays to the feel of the open-air stadium and has great views of both Downtown and field. We cannot wait for fans to experience it.” 

A chef driven, full-service restaurant meets private club, Molly B’s takes a modern spin on a southern inspired chophouse.  With ample seating overlooking the field, the unique concept not only offers an exclusive food and beverage experience for club members attending Atlanta Falcons games and Atlanta United matches, but it also welcomes fans when the game is underway with an eclectic a la carte menu filled with sharable plates, sandwiches, entrees and more.   In addition to friendly, detailed service and mouthwatering dining options, a large, four-sided bar takes center stage at Molly B’s. Those looking to imbibe will find a urated beverage program with an array of craft beers, a tailored wine list and classic and specialty cocktails.  Additionally, Molly B’s will stay open for two hours after each game and will serve lunch on non-event days to patrons visiting downtown Atlanta.  The space is also available for private events of all sizes.  

When the Falcons play, the all-inclusive member experience offers impressive items ideal for the table such as buttermilk fried chicken, southern smoked brisket, baby back ribs along with a variety of sides including six-cheese macaroni and cheese, hand cut fries and roasted asparagus topped with lemon hollandaise and king crab. True to chophouse form, action stations featuring freshly carved, slow roasted bone-in prime rib, chopped salad, a raw bar, and a make-your-own sundae bar provide for an interactive opportunity in the restaurant’s casual and open atmosphere overlooking the field.  For Atlanta United matches, members can indulge in sharable plates in addition to a dynamic entrees like made-to-order, smoked whole hog tacos, lobster rolls, BBQ brisket and prime rib sandwiches, crispy shrimp and chips po boy and much more.   When it’s game time and during daily lunch service on non-event days, fans and visitors alike can take advantage of Molly B’s favorites made fresh, seasonal ingredients that are featured on and inspired by both member menus.

"The menu we created for Molly B's is rooted in Atlanta’s diverse culinary scene and was crafted to bring a sense of comfort to the guests. It draws from the local traditions and ingredients to deliver some of the best the region has to offer. We will also be working with local purveyors and farmers to bring a dining experience that will be unparalleled by any other stadium in the league,” says Michael Bertozzi, director of culinary of Concentrics Restaurants and executive chef of TWO urban licks. For the full menu and to learn more information on the limited membership program, please go here.

 Molly B’s is just one component of the many food and beverage offerings at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Fan First Menu offers an elusive combination of great variety, outstanding quality, and friendly prices to deliver unmatched value for fans.  From fan favorite offerings priced at $2 and $3 that will allow a family of four to eat and drink for under $30, to the best of Atlanta lineup of restaurant partners selected by fans, Mercedes-Benz Stadium will have a full slate of food and beverage options on every level of the stadium.

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Where to Celebrate Dad on Father’s Day in Atlanta

When it’s time to celebrate Dad and show him just how special he is, Atlanta’s favorite dining spots provide an array of options, from special brunches to delectable dinners, to ensure Father’s Day will be deliciously unforgettable.  See below & Happy Father's Day!

Atlas - Three-Course Father’s Day Prix Fixe Dinner: 

Celebrate Father’s Day with a special dinner at Atlas.  Dads will be treated to a spectacular three-course prix fixe menu for $65 per person created just for the occasion by Executive Chef Christopher Grossman and Pasty Chef Christian Castillo. The full chef-driven dinner menu, which changes daily, will also be available. Atlas also welcomed back its acclaimed art installation featuring 30 pieces from esteemed artists including Foujita, Monet, Chagall, Modigliani and Soutine. The restaurant’s impressive gallery of 20th century artwork has been hand-selected from The Lewis Collection, one of the largest private art collections in the world.  Located within the St. Regis Atlanta, Atlas celebrates the very best in seasonal American cuisine combined with European influences.  With a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms, this chef-driven restaurant brings unparalleled culinary experiences to the capital of the South. 

For more information or to make a reservation, visit atlasrestaurant.com.  Atlas is located at the St. Regis Atlanta at 88 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.

Dantanna’s Treats Dads to Free Brunch this Father’s Day:

Dantanna’s, a favorite Atlanta dining and drinking destination for more than 13 years, is celebrating dads this Father’s Day by treating them to brunch on Sunday, June 18, 2017. With locations in Buckhead, Downtown and Sandy Springs, guests who dine with Dad between 12 and 4 p.m. simply need to order one entree of equal or lesser value and he gets his entree for free. 

Favorite signature brunch dishes at the Buckhead location include: Shirred Eggs in Tulips - two eggs baked in crepes with Maine lobster, shrimp and crawfish in brandy-lobster cream sauce; served with asparagus; Three Little Pigs - fried Niman Ranch pork scallopine, griddle honey ham and apple wood smoked bacon on toasted Kaiser bun with dijon aioli; and Oysters Rockefeller and Eggs - two poached eggs on flash fried oysters and Sambuca creamed spinach topped with sauce hollandaise and chopped apple wood smoked bacon.  Dantanna’s Sandy Springs favorite dishes include: Pesto-Egg Sandwich - scrambled eggs, grilled tomato, basil pesto, provolone cheese and a telera bun served with potatoes and asparagus; Huevos Rancheros - corn tortilla, house chorizo, spicy beans, salsa, fried eggs, cilantro sour cream, potatoes and asparagus. 

Dantanna’s Buckhead is located at the Shops Around Lenox, 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE #304, Atlanta, GA 30326. Dantanna’s Downtown is located at 1 CNN Center #269, Atlanta, GA 30303, and Dantanna’s Sandy Springs is located at Abernathy Square, 6649 Roswell Road Unit 30, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. For more information visit www.dantannas.com or call 404.705.8873. 

Hampton + Hudson - All-Day Father's Day Specials for Dad in Inman Park:

Hampton + Hudson, a favorite neighborhood dining and imbibing destination in bustling Inman Park is serving up a slew of food specials and beer and whiskey flights this Father’s Day. Tasty offerings for the day include doughnut pancakes for brunch and a Stacker’s Burger featuring two perfectly cooked patties served with cheddar, Tabasco aioli, fries, slaw and pickles and stacked on a bun that’s available all day.  

Beginning at 4 p.m., families can also treat Dad to an unforgettable ribeye and house beer pairing. For $30, Executive Chef Savannah Sasser will be serving aged-to-perfection ribeye steaks with truffle frites, grilled asparagus, Asher Blue compote butter and a pint of SweetWater 420 or Brooklyn Lager.  For $15, whiskey lovers can explore a Maker’s Mark Flight boasting Maker’s Mark, Maker’s 46, and Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.  Craft beer fanatics can enjoy a Monday Night Brewing Flight with Slap Fight, Blind Pirate Blood Orange IPA, and Serrano Eye Patch Ale, for $10. Dads can purchase both flights for $20, and will also receive a special branded Hampton + Hudson hat. 

Reservations recommended. To make a reservation, call 404.948.2123 or visit www.hamptonandhudson.com. Hampton + Hudson is located in Inman Park at 299 N. Highland Ave., Unit L, Atlanta, GA 30307. For more on Hampton + Hudson, visit www.hamptonandhudson.com.

Celebrate Dad with Free Pints, Brunch, Dinner & More with Concentrics Restaurants! Cheers to Dad at ONE. midtown kitchen, TWO urban licks and TAP:
 

ONE. midtown kitchen, TWO urban licks and TAP are celebrating Father’s Day by offering all dads that dine in on Sunday, June 18th a complimentary pint of beer with the purchase of an entree.  Whether noshing on ONE’s brand new brunch menu created by Executive Chef Matt Weinstein, TWO’s wood-fired cuisine created by Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi, or a burger from Midtown’s standout gastropub, TAP, there’s something for all dads at Concentrics Restaurants' dining destinations. 

ONE. Midtown Kitchen is located at 559 Dutch Valley Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.  To make a reservation, call ONE at 404.892.4111 or visit onemidtownkitchen.com. TWO urban licks is located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30306. To make a reservation, call 404.522.4622 or visit twourbanlicks.com. TAP is located at 1180 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA. To make a reservation or for more information call 404.347.2220 or visit tapat1181.com. 

Give Dad a Day Away from the Grill at PARISH:

One of the top brunch destinations in Atlanta and conveniently located in Inman Park on the BeltLine, The Brasserie at PARISH is excited to treat dads to a relaxing day away from the grill from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with its traditional offerings and an array of specials created by Executive Chef Stuart Tracy.  With inspired, familiar American food, an inventive beverage program, and warm hospitality, PARISH will also be serving Father’s Day dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m.  For more information or to make reservations, call 404.681.4434 or visit parishatl.com. Parish is located at N. Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307.  

Celebrate Dad All Week Long at ROOM at TWELVE: 

FRIDAY—SUNDAY - Half or full rack of ribs, fries, and coleslaw for $22 / $32

Park Tavern's Sunset Sessions Free Concert Series:  

Located conveniently on the Atlanta BeltLine, Park Tavern in Piedmont Park is the place to be every Sunday during Sunset Sessions, its popular free, alternative music series featuring some of today’s most buzz-worthy artists. On Sunday, June 18th beginning at 7 p.m., music-loving dads can enjoy the sounds of Brother Hawk, The Georgia Flood, and HFF.  While experiencing what promises to be a high-energy performance, revelers can take in the picturesque Atlanta skyline while enjoying specialty seasonal cocktails, house-brews, 1/2 off sushi from 10 p.m. to midnight, and much more. Guests must be 21+ older to attend. 

Park Tavern is located in the heart of Midtown on the corner of 10th Street and Monroe overlooking Piedmont Park and the Midtown skyline. For more information, visit www.parktavern.com or call 404-249-0001.  

STK Atlanta –  Father’s Day Specials at STK Atlanta:   

This Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18th, dads are invited to take advantage of an array of specials created by Executive Chef Andrea Montobbio at STK Atlanta.  Located in the heart in the of Midtown, the full dinner menu featuring signature favorites will be available in addition to dad-inspired dishes like a smoked barbecue rib and grilled corn appetizer; grilled branzino with mussels and clams broth and fingerling potatoes; dry aged KC strip tagliata with shaved asparagus, fennel salad, aged balsamic, and parmigiana reggiano; and house-made espresso Tiramisu.  

For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.stkhouse.com or call 404-793-0144. STK Atlanta is located at 1075 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta on the corner of Peachtree and 12th Streets in the 12th & Midtown development.

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