Exciting Gastronomic Experiences and Holiday Celebrations
ATLANTA – Metro Atlanta is abuzz with culinary excitement, offering a diverse array of dining experiences and special events. From wine tastings and bourbon pairings to festive dinners and cooking classes, there’s something for every palate.
Wine and Dine Events:
- Hop City: Join the holiday wine tasting event at West End and Krog District locations on Dec. 5 and Dec. 14 respectively, featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres. Tickets at $40.
- Bask Steakhouse: Enjoy a bourbon tasting with light bites on Dec. 6, featuring bourbons from Castle & Key distillery. Tickets priced at $65.
- Bella Cucina: Learn antipasti board assembly on Dec. 7 with Caroline Boone, including an olive wood cheese board and knife to take home. The event costs $125.
Festive Fundraisers and Celebrations:
- SweetWater Brewing: Hosts ‘Pines and Pints’ fundraiser on Dec. 9 and 10 for the Giving Kitchen, featuring a Christmas Tree Lot and holiday beers.
- Marcus Bar & Grille: Celebrate at a block party on Dec. 10 with cocktails, hot chocolate, and a cider bar. Donations for kids’ coats welcomed.
- The Veranda: Experience a four-course winter wine tasting on Dec. 17 for $65.
Cooking and Beverage Classes:
- Bellina Alimentari: Presents ‘Introduction to Amaro 101’ on Dec. 20, an 80-minute class at $45 per person.
Christmas and Holiday Dinners:
- Amore e Amore: Offers a winter wonderland dining experience with a special menu and visits from Santa on select dates.
- C&S Restaurant Group: Celebrates with the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve at various locations.
- gusto!: Launches a seasonal holiday menu from Dec. 5, featuring take-home items like Pecan Rosemary Chicken Salad.
New Menu Items and Family Meals:
- Twisted Kitchen: Introduces new family meals, including cheese lasagna and chicken fettuccini alfredo, with prices starting from $29.99.
- Duck Donuts: Launches its first-ever jelly donut with a raspberry jelly topping.
- Panda Express: Collaborates with Hot Ones for a limited-time dish – Blazing Bourbon Chicken, available until January 2, 2024.
New Restaurant Openings:
- Zarate at Dailies: A new Filipino cuisine-inspired eatery in Pullman Yards.
- Dos Burros: Opens in the Old Fourth Ward, offering simple Mexican taqueria food.
- Whataburger: Launches a new location in Snellville with a drive-thru service.
- Mad Dads Philly’s Authentic Cheesesteaks and Hoagies: Now open on Piedmont Road NE.
- Lobster Banh Mi: Opens a new location downtown, featuring Vietnamese sandwiches and soups.
Other News:
- 2023 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence Awards: Announced winners include Robby Kukler for Lifetime Achievement and EPIC Restaurant as Restaurant of the Year.
- Melting Pot Restaurants: Undergo ownership change and renovation in metro Atlanta.
- Zócalo: Acquired by Damian Otero and Miguel Hernandez, promises to retain its traditional Mexican essence.
Metro Atlanta continues to be a hub of culinary innovation and festive celebrations, offering an array of dining experiences to residents and visitors alike.
