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Latin-American fusion restaurant Blue Cantina opened its doors in East Atlanta last week on April 19, 2018.
The eatery has risen anew after its old location near downtown Atlanta was razed after the balcony collapsed in 2017. Because they’re in rebuilding mode, the restaurant is hiring for a number of positions.
The new site at 1242 Glenwood Ave SE is more airy and offers room to grow if that’s necessary. The menu favorites are all there, including the Braised Beef Tacos, TLC Tacos and Latin Fusion Wings.
Here’s what the restaurant says about itself online: “Blending traditional Mexican flavors with a slightly southern twist, BLU Cantina boasts a modern decor to indulge the senses. No matter your seat, you’re guaranteed an epicurean experience of endless measure destined to leave you wanting more.”
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If you’re looking for a citrus-y drink to get your engines revved juuuuust enough, then you’ll like what The Pinewood in Decatur is cooking up. The Decatur spot has quickly become known for its drinks, courtesy of its Whiskey Wednesday promotion.
But I “digest”: What we want to talk about this week is The Pinewood’s “Lady James,” a mix of vodka, elderflower, rosemary, lemon, and blanc de blancs.
This drink goes down smooth and is a perfect compliment to the indulges on the food side. Try it with the Anaheim Chicken Sandwich (toasted ciabatta, anaheim pepper, red onion, artisan lettuce, tomato, cheddar, remoulade) or the Ritz Cracker Crusted Chicken Breast (mashed potato, green beans, crystal gravy).
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Looking to capitalize on its success in Midtown, the Batter Cookie Dough Counter , which opened in 2017 at Ponce City Market, is set to open a pop-up shop at Avalon, the entertainment-retail development in Alpharetta.
The cookie dough shop will open every Saturday and Sunday starting April 8 through October, according to The AJC. The business will be located in Avalon’s plaza, the central greenspace of the development.
Avalon, which opened last year, is a mixed-use shopping and entertainment development in north Fulton County. Phase I of the project includes 500,000 square feet (46,000 m2) of retail space, a 12-screen Regal Cinemas theater, and more than 100 residences and 250 luxury rental homes.
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Some culinary concoctions are better left on Instagram, clearly made of desperation and attention. But some of them, including this new one, just might become a thing.
Red Lobster recently debuted a new menu item guaranteed to whet your appetite: Lobster & waffles.
The seafood chain, which has become nationally known as the spot where your kids get to gawk at huge lobsters in a tank, is experimenting with the famous chicken-and-waffles trope and going all in. The new meal features waffles made out of Red Lobster’s cheddar bay biscuits, which are technically a sin in food form.
“Our signature Cheddar Bay waffle is topped with a crispy buttermilk battered split Maine lobster tail then drizzled with sweet maple syrup,” the restaurant says in a press release. And can you believe it? They say this is only 1080 calories!!?
- NEW! Dueling Lobster Tails™: Maine lobster tail steamed in parchment paper with fresh herbs, tomatoes and lemon, paired with a grilled Maine lobster tail topped with shrimp, bay scallops and roasted bell peppers in a rich sherry lobster cream
- NEW! Lobster Truffle Mac & Cheese: Maine and langostino lobster tossed with cavatappi pasta in a cheesy truffle lobster cream, topped with house-made toasted Parmesan panko crumbs
- NEW! Stuffed Tilapia with Langostino Lobster: Fresh tilapia roasted with Red Lobster’s signature seafood stuffing and topped with langostino lobster in a creamy lobster beurre blanc
- NEW! Lobsterfest® Surf & Turf™: Tender Maine lobster tail, paired with guests’ choice of a wood-grilled sirloin, New York strip or filet mignon, topped with a langostino and Maine lobster beurre blanc
The new item will be available for a limited time only to coincide with Lobsterfest, which begins March 26.
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The next few days in Midtown Atlanta will see thousands of people out on the town to enjoy the NCAA Tournament, numerous festivals and just to enjoy the balmy weather.
One particular spot that promises and hearty time is Livingston Restaurant + Bar in The Georgian Terrace Hotel. The venerable Midtown spot will be serving a brunch buffet from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Easter Sunday.
The menu will showcase a number of premiere eats, including the Applewood-smoked bacon, smoked pork loin with whole-grain molasses barbecue sauce, house-fried chicken and mashed sweet potatoes.
For those looking for smaller fare, there will be the salads, pastries, dessert, carving stations and children’s options including chicken fingers, potato wedges and mac and cheese.
The price will be $38 for adults, $15 for children 6-12. The bar will be serving from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.;but both restaurant and bar are closed for dinner.
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Two well-respected Atlanta eateries have made the list of OpenTable’s Best Restaurants for a Big Night Out.
Two Urban Licks in Midtown and The Optimist (West Midtown) made the cut in the list of 100 Best Restaurants in America for a Big Night Out. The list features a bevy of food spots known for great eats, toney locale, lively ambience and other amenities you’d want for a big night out.
OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations, culled the list from more than 12 million verified OpenTable diner reviews collected between February 1, 2017, and January 31, 2018.
“The list features an array of buzzworthy restaurants, from up-and-coming to established, trendy to tried-and-true, across 24 states and Washington D.C.” said Caroline Potter, Chief Dining Officer at OpenTable. “Whatever your notion of a big night out entails, whether it’s a bustling bar scene or a spot to see-and-be-seen, fun is on the menu at any of these honorees.”
TWO Urban Licks, located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, is one of the hippest bars and food spots in ATL. One of the city’s busiest restaurants, Two Urban Licks is a well-known date-night restaurant and is known for its lively yet romantic ambience.
The Optimist, located at 914 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318, is an opulent eatery known as a seafood lover’s paradise and must-do dining for couples. From the oysters to the drinks, it’s a place that knows what it’s doing, from start to finish.
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A new concept has opened in Lenox Square that promises to make those long days shopping a little more enjoyable. It’s called Peachtree Pint and it’s literally the cure that “ales” the weary shopper. The walk-up beer dispensary has around 40 varieties of suds on tap.
The new establishment, located at 3393 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1004 Atlanta, GA, can be found in the Fashion Café Food Court. Thanks to Lenox lifting its alcohol policy, the food court area is now an open-container zone.
Some of the top beers available include Creature Comforts, SweetWater Brewery, Monday Night Brewing, Scofflaw Brewing Co., Three Taverns Craft Brewery, Orpheus Brewing, Terrapin Beer Co., Cherry Street Brewing and Jekyll Brewing, plus your normal stalwarts such as Guinness, Budweiser, Heineken and Michelob Ultra.
Peachtree Pint is co-owned by longtime Lenox retailers, including Farshad Arshid, Ruel Chambers and Kaan Ergun. The spot is open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday hours vary.
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It’s a fiesta in Buckhead as new restaurant Chido + Padre’s opened Tuesday, March 13. The good folks at Southern Proper Hospitality (Big Ketch, Tin Lizzy’s, Gypsy Kitchen) are behind the eatery, which promises to liven our palates.
“We are officially OPEN!!” the eatery posted on Facebook. “Coincidence we opened on Taco Tuesday? Obviously not! With five taco variations to switch it up we hope to see you every Taco Tuesday!”
Executive chef Jonathan Mercado, formerly of Rosa Mexicano in Atlantic Station and Bartaco and will helm the kitchen.
“The fiesta starts tomorrow!!” the restaurant posted on its Instagram Monday. “We are so excited to open our doors for lunch and dinner daily starting tomorrow March 13th! Make your reservations on our website or come on in!”
The eatery is located at 128 E Andrews Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30305. Take a look below at the lunch and dinner menu.
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In the 1980s, there was a popular hamburger commercial that appropriately asked “Where’s the beef?” In 2018, it’s in McDonald’s Quarter Pounder sandwich.
The hamburger giant announced this week that it is serving fresh beef, across the majority of its restaurants.
The cooked-to-order beef comes amid customers’ heightened expectations of food quality from U.S. restaurants and fast-food joints.
McDonald’s says that all of its burgers use 100 percent pure beef with no gunk like fillers, additives or preservatives.
“Over the past two years, we’ve made a series of bold, tangible changes for our customers,” said McDonald’s President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Easterbrook. “Serving All-Day Breakfast, moving to cage-free eggs and testing delivery are all proof of our commitment to build a better McDonald’s. And we are committed to transforming more aspects of our business, including offering a more modern and enjoyable dining experience, adding new levels of convenience and technology, and making more positive changes to the food we serve.”
The fresh beef initiative is just one of many changes McDonald’s has led in the last few years. In 2015, the company announced its All-Day Breakfast menu, with an aim to serve only cage-free eggs by 2025, and an effort to serve only chicken not treated with antibiotics.
Find your nearest McDonald’s restaurant here.
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If you’re a kid at heart, you’ll surely like the new eatery that just opened recently at Krog Street Market. It’s called Recess and that’s the greatest name ever.
The food stand comes to us from the great mind of by Chef Victoria Shore and is part of a vast family of great restaurants from the The Castellucci Restaurant Group.
You’ve eaten at a Castellucci joint before (Bar Mercado, Iberian Pig, Cooks and Soldiers, Double Zero) and they’ve done it again with Recess.
The 15-seat food stall has been operating as a pop-up as of late, offering free treats and healthy dishes for patrons to try.
