A Note from Jay
July has been a terrific month here at 4th. We had lots of new guests as a result of Microsoft and the Mart being in town. The local hotel concierge and friends at the ACVB helped make a normally dreary month one of our best of the year! But even more encouraging is the fact that we continue to see so many of our regulars, over and over, all summer. Ken and Caroline Meltzer are a few dinners away from a fully complimentary five-course wine dinner because of all their Savory Rewards Points. David Cornell may be our single greatest regular by sheer number of visits followed closely by his regualar companion, Dr. Gaskins. John and Erica Livingston grace our bar for dinner and laughs whenever they are in Atlanta and Lynn and Candice Fowler are always charming as dinner guests. Not to mention Tiffany and Steve Karp, CJ Young and Barbara Petit, Fred Pannek (our first guest ever at the chefs table), my friends Mindy and Paul Heaton all the way from the burbs, The Kalnasy's, our "ambassador" Robert Sommers, Chad Hood who bought a Liver Foundation Auction Dinner and just keeps coming back, Craig Dolezal and Jennifer Boehm, the Trimbles, the Lynches and the Shufeldts. I know I am missing someone, and I hope those people will come in again soon to remind me of it. I feel lucky to have so many supporters locally, especially in the Old Fourth Ward and surrounding neighborhoods.
Lemon Cucumbers | In other news, it turns out these "lemon" cucumbers we grow are relentlessly productive as well as delicious. They have been in our panzanella salad for weeks. They grow plump and yellow just like a lemon but a lot less watery than a regular cuke. The sweet local corn is here and of course heirloom tomatoes are peaking. We can't keep enough local okra in the house as it seems there's an order going out to every table. Seafood from Georgia and the Carolinas, including Shrimp, Clams and Flounder have all been terrificly popular as well.
Look for our table at next month's "Attack of the Killer Tomato Fest" at JCT Kitchen on the Westside. We will be preparing chilled watermelon and tomato soup, and calamari ceviche with avocado and yuzu. And we are happy to be sponsored by Dillwood Farms for the event. Come see me soon!!
Love your mama ~ Eat real food!
Thanks, |
Prix Fixe Fridays & "Dine at Dusk" Continue
Our "Dine at Dusk" offer has been so popular that we decided to extend the offer and present "Prix Fixe Fridays" featuring three courses at
$35 per person all evening every Friday through the end of the summer.
Select a small plate, large plate and dessert from our seasonal menu* and
enjoy chef Jay's modern comfort food at a considerable value. * "Dine at Dusk" does not include our Daily Market Menu
 For reservations, please call 678.904.0160 or online. |
Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival!
Sunday, August 8| 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Attack of the Killer Tomato |
Back by popular demand - the second annual Attack of the Killer Tomato Fest is back on Sunday, August 8! The best chefs in the south team up with a selection of fabulous tomato farmers to produce an afternoon of tomato-inspired dishes.
Join chef Jay Swift for music, cocktails and food as he prepares chilled watermelon and tomato soup, and calamari ceviche with avocado and yuzu with the help of Dillwood Farms.
Click here for tickets and more information! |
Please take a few minutes to cast your vote for 4th & Swift in Creative Loafing's annual "Best of Atlanta" Poll.
Creative Loafing "Best of Atlanta" Voting |
Our Picks:
"Best Chef"
"Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant"
"Best Restaurant to Take Visitors"
"Best Wine List"
"Best Restaurant for a First Date"
"Best Cocktails"
"Best Southern" &
"Best Waitstaff"
Hurry, voting ends Saturday, July 31! |
Feast at 4th & Swift during Atlanta Restaurant Weeks
Downtown Restaurant Week has begun, but you don't have to make the trek to join in the fun. 4th & Swift and Chef Jay offer their three-course seasonal menu daily.
Stay tuned for details on the return of Midtown Restaurant Week!
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