I figured that I would take over the 'Note' duties from Jay this week to update all of you about some goings-on in the front of the house. The cocktail revolution, as many of you know, has taken hold here in Atlanta and I love what I am seeing at restaurants and bars all over the city in their efforts to develop a culture of creativity and excitement about what we can do with a bottle of liquor, some herbs, fruits & spices and an artist's eye. It is fun to see how we can challenge each other to continually raise the bar. 

Here at 4th & Swift, every 6 or 7 weeks the cocktail team of James Ives, our Bar & Dining Room Manager, Nate Shuman and Paul Gerts, our Head Bartenders, and I challenge ourselves to create new and innovative cocktails that reflect both our own distinctive styles and that are reflective of the season. And, I must say, that I am terribly proud of our most recent efforts. 

Leading the charge, for my money, are the Long Desert Train, a concoction based on Reposado Tequila, Crème de Violette and Orange Bitters

and the Franz Ferdinand - the Archduke, not the band - a drink created using house-infused Pear Vodka, Pear Liqueur, Horchata and a Fall Spiced Nectar.

Thank you so much and I look forward to seeing you soon and keep challenging yourself ~