Heads Up Sandy Springs! Marlow's Tavern Opens in The Prado on November 19

The Big Ketch Gift Cards are on the Horizon 

for Holiday Event Bookings and 

Instagram Contest Winners

Sneak away on a Buckhead beach getaway in 2014 with a $50 gift card to The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill. Receive said card by booking a holiday event for at least eight people to take place any Sunday through Thursday in 2013. Plan a party for plenty, table for 20, dinner at eight for eight or whatever floats your boat before January 1, 2014. The Big Ketch comes through with a casual party atmosphere where everyone can loosen ties, kick off heels and dive into fresh seafood, landlubber and veggie options awash with frisky cocktails and multiple beer and wine options. Use that $50 gift card anytime between January 2 and March 14, 2014.

Seven Lamps and Brookhaven Wines Pair Up for November 20 Four-Course Wine Dinner

  

 

Before the holiday rush sets in, pause and savor a special four-course wine dinner at Seven Lamps on Wednesday, November 20. Executive chef Drew Van Leuvan draws inspiration from seasonal flavors and wines chosen by Brookhaven Wines and distributor BACCO Fine Wine, including Cavazza Prosecco, Fefinanes Albariño 2011, Solà Fred 2010 and Vin Del Mercat "Rouge IGP," Pays d' Oc France 2011. Van Leuvan's cornucopia of autumn's bounty begins with a first course of roasted baby carrots, crisp pancetta, persimmon and smoked dates followed by smoked Bramlett Farms trout with apple, turnip and dill ravigote. The third course features whole roasted duck, duck mortadella, charred beets, crisp potato and dried grapefruit. The evening reaches a chocolate conclusion over flourless chocolate, white pepper cremeux and pickled cherries served with crème de mure ice cream. Sit down to dine at 7:30 p.m. $55 per person (tax and gratuity not included). Seating is limited. Reservations required, call 404-467-8950.

UGA Inducts Melissa Libby into 2013 Grady Fellowship on November 21

Our own Melissa Libby, along with six other Grady College alumni and friends, will be inducted into the 2013 Grady Fellowship at the University of Georgia's Hotel and Conference Center on Thursday, November 21. The induction recognizes influence, achievements and service to the media professions. Melissa has been "eating and drinking" for a living ever since graduating from UGA's Grady College in 1985. She whet her appetite during several years in hotel public relations promoting cafés and fine dining rooms before launching Melissa Libby & Associates in 1992. While opening more than 250 restaurants over the years, she has remained committed to community involvement as president of the Board of Trust for the Grady College, board member of Georgia Organics and Adopt a Golden Atlanta, and as an active member in several food-focused nonprofits. You'll find Melissa in the kitchen as well - she has published two cookbooks featuring Atlanta chefs. Well done, Melissa!

Tin Lizzy's Cantina Says "Hola!" to the Mall of Georgia with November 22 Opening

Photo by Jeremy Adamo 

Holiday shoppers have another reason to get fired up about shopping at the Mall of Georgia when Tin Lizzy's Cantina opens on Friday, November 22. Already an intown favorite, the Atlanta-born taqueria and bar brings its signature FlexMex cuisine, friendly service, refreshing libations and lively music to Gwinnett County. Lunch, dinner and late night drinks are fair game here, as are corporate meetings, family gatherings, tailgates, catering and more. Tin Lizzy's menu satisfies with mouth-watering gourmet soft tacos, shareable dips, crisp salads and hot skillets, plus a full bar with cold margaritas, cocktails and more than 30 beer selections. The cantina accommodates indoor and outdoor dining preferences. Twenty high-definition televisions provide sports viewing, boding well for shoppers and sports fans who want to reconnect at the end of the day. Add to the entertainment factor with live music Wednesday through Sunday from 6-10 p.m. To start the weekend early, "Live at Lunch" features live music on Fridays from noon-2 p.m.

Join Santa for a Visit, Brunch and Photo at Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails on December 1

Place making reservations for this not-to-be-missed children's event -- that's also very parent-friendly -- at the top of your to-do list. Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails has lined up a stopover by the jolly old elf on Sunday, December 1 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Children will enjoy a special brunch offering four entrée choices plus biscuits and muffins with whipped butter and a Christmas cookie ($12.70 per child, includes tax and tip). Grown-ups can order off Milton's regular brunch menu loaded with morning and midday fare, mimosas, bloody marys and other adult beverages. Brunch-going youngsters can visit with Santa and have the experience captured with a high-resolution digital photo image by Blencoe & Co. for $30 per family. Both the Santa visit and brunch must be paid for when registering. Parental meals may be paid for day of, and Milton's will confirm family brunch reservation times by email or phone. Have your list and want to check the details twice? Read more online.

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