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A Note from Jay

Hello Everyone,
We're starting to get excited about the spring menu. We began writing it today. Halibut season starts April 1st. Asparagus and English peas should be here this week or next. Spring Vidalias and local strawberries are right around the corner. We are doing Halibut "with peas and carrots" for the Spring Menu as well as a Spring Vegetable Lasagna. Also, Chilled Olive Oil Poached Asparagus Salad, Duck "Pot Pie", Lamb Loin Chops with Harissa and Local Eggplant, and Scallops with Vidalia Soubise, just to name a few.

We'll be planting our herb and chili pepper garden on the patio the second week of April. We will plant sage, chive, basil, cilantro, fennel, habanero chiles, fresnos, and thai chiles among others. We look forward to having that aesthetic on our patio and using the fresh herbs and chiles daily in the kitchen.

~ Jay Swift
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Tomorrow, March 20th, marks the official first day of Spring with the Vernal Equinox and we have decided that it is time to get outdoors and open up the patio. So, come sit with us, have one of our newly crafted Spring cocktails and watch the building of Atlanta's newest green space, The Historic Fourth Ward Park.  
4th & Swift is proud to be a founding member of the Historic Fourth Ward Park Conservancy and we invite you to watch the progress as this green space grows in our very own backyard.
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At 4th & Swift we like to keep our menus changing with the seasons in order to offer the very best products at the times they were meant to be enjoyed. So, every five or six weeks we undergo a bit of a shift with our offerings and, with our Spring Seasonal Menu coming out shortly, we are proud to present the latest edition of our Wine List. We have added a selection of half bottles from around the world along with a few of Seth's favorites for early Spring.
Behind the bar we like to take seasonality to another level. We have been doing lots of research, or if you prefer drinking, to craft what we believe are some of the most creative and tasty you'll find in the city. Highlights from our Spring Cocktail menu include the Cucumber Martini made with freshly squeezed cucumbers and cucumber vodka, the Royal Garden made with English Gin, fresh basil and grapefruit and lime juices, and the Cabezon with Spiced Rum and our house made orgeat syrup.
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Vernal Equinox - Friday, March 20th
Come celebrate with us this Friday March 20th. We will open our patio for the first time all year and unveil our newly crafted cocktails for Spring. Also that evening we are participating in Georgia Organics Dine-Around and will donate a portion of our proceeds to furthering their initiatives.

Tap Project - March 22nd-March 29th
From March 22nd-March 29th we will participate in UNICEF's Tap Water Project. This is a nation-wide effort in which all restaurants ask guests for a $1 donation and all funds raised support UNICEF's efforts to bring clean and accessible water to millions of children around the world.

Earth Hour - Saturday, March 28th
We will shut down our lights this Saturday March 28th for 1 hour as we join 1,508 cities and towns in 80 countries to VOTE EARTH for Earth Hour 2009, as part of the world's first global election between Earth and global warming.  



A Dinner Destination that's a Real Inspiration - Wednesday, March 26th
The Artist Dinner - The Genius Behind
Step back in time to an era of artistry and elegance with artist Thomas Arvid for an inspired evening of art, wine and culinary delights in Renaissance style. A man of all seasons, Arvid will engage guests with his artistic, culinary and musical talent as he and his lovely wife, Vanessa, once again host an intimate dinner at Arvid's cabin studio. Not to be outdone, Jayson Woodbridge of Hundred Acre will enchant guests with his masterfully crafted wine paired with the specialties of our own culinary tour de force, Chef Jay. Commemorating this once-in-a-lifetime experience, each couple will leave with an Arvid Limited Edition watercolor exclusively created for this event.
Contact the Wine Auction office or call 404.733.5335 for more information.

High Museum Vintners' Reception & Wine Auction - Saturday, March 28th
The High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction kicks off its 17th year celebrating "The Genius Inside: Wine + Food + Art." Join us Saturday, March 28th 2009 as we gather with the top restaurants in the city for the largest fundraising event for the High Museum. Ranked as the number five charity wine auction in the country, proceeds from the auction are a vital part of the Museum's acquisition, exhibition and education plans.

Uncork A Cure - Thursday, April 2nd
Please join us for the 19th annual Uncork A Cure event at The Foundry at Puritan Mill. Featuring Atlanta's finest restaurants, premium wines and a fabulous silent auction to benefit ARCA and support their HIV prevention research. Tickets are available now!

Enjoy Easter Brunch at 4th & Swift - Sunday, April 12th
Chef Jay invites you to join us for Easter brunch. Our chefs are busy designing a special Prix Fixe 3-course menu - featuring the tastes of Spring - priced at $35 per person. Highlights from the Easter Brunch menu include, Tybee Island Shrimp & Heirloom Grits, Leg of Spring Lamb and the classic Jumbo Lump Crab Cake "Benedict".
Brunch will be served from 11am until 2:30 pm, so call now to reserve your table.
We will also offer our regular dinner service on Easter featuring our classic à la carte menu.

Treat Mom to Modern Flavors in the Old Fourth Ward this Mother's Day - Sunday, May 10th
4th & Swift will serve Brunch and Dinner on Sunday, May 10th in celebration of Mother's Day. Show your appreciation and let Mom know that you appreciate her good taste! Make your reservation today.