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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Operation: Boston is coming...
Friday, May 17, 2013
Pioneers of Beers: Brick Store Beer Manager Lee Dickson
Meet the beer manager of one of the world's best pubs
Ever since Lee Dickson
served me a North Coast Brewing Old
Rasputin Imperial Stout at the Atlanta-based, world-renowned
Brick Store Pub years ago, I have been super cool with this gentle giant and Steelers fanatic ever since.
In this ongoing Pioneers of Beers
series, it’s always a pleasure to have candid interviews with individuals who
are responsible for brewing, serving, promoting, writing, and supporting the
greatest beverage in the world. This time, it’s the beer manager for one of the
most revered craft brew bars on the planet. Ladies and gents, here’s the funny,
down-to-earth, and knowledgeable Lee Dizzle.
Ale: Okay, let’s get
the basics. Where are you from and how did you end up in Atlanta?
Lee: Well I’m
from Pittsburgh and moved to Snellville Ga. in 1986 to live with my dad. I was
6'-6" in the eighth grade and moving to a bigger school helped me develop
my basketball skills.
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| I had to include the Heinz bottle to rep Lee's home, ya heard? |
Oh, so you’ve got
some game, eh? Evidently, a basketball was eventually swapped out for a tap
handle pouring craft beer. How did brew become a part of your life?
I used to drink at the Taco Mac on Highway 78—which is now Summits Wayside Tavern—and loved to try new beers. I still have some of the old newsletters
they used to send out to their “Passport” members of their drinking club. I ended
up moving back to Pittsburgh a few years after college and had trouble landing
a job in my field which was ‘machine tools.’ The alcohol laws in Pennsylvania were
much higher than Georgia then, so I started to drink lots of Belgians, cask
ales and high ABV beers. I fell in love with this overnight.
How did you get
the job at the Brick Store and become the beer manager?
I cut my teeth in the beer business at the Sharp Edge Beer Emporium in Pittsburgh.
While bartending and managing, I learned a lot about selling beer, the
importance of glassware, cellaring, and running a business.
I met one of the Brick Store owners, Dave [Blanchard], through the
website BeerAdvocate.com. I visited
the pub a few times when I came back to town and then I started bugging the
shit out of him, knowing I wanted to move back to Atlanta.
Nice! Dave is cool
so I am glad it worked out. What was the first day like?
Oh man. My first day at the pub wasn't easy because a lot
of the staff had been there for a long time, so I had a lot to prove to the owners
and everyone else. I remember an old friend, Cozmo, who also worked at the pub who
had suggested we share a Scaldis Prestige after work, and here I am six years
later.
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| Lee's giant Steeler ass kicker. |
What do you enjoy
the most about your job and what’s a pain in the ass about it?
I'm a people person, so I enjoy working in a fun environment
and interacting with the public. I especially love folks in the beer scene.
On the pain-in-the-ass part, anyone who's worked at a
high volume restaurant will tell you that the work is hard and the hours are
long. Working when everyone else is playing is sometimes the hardest part,
though!
I feel you on
that. I will try not to smile too much when I see you in the bar next time.
Ha! It’s all good.
What about
specific beers? Name a few that are gangster along with breweries around the world
that have wowed you.
I love the Belgian tripels like Westmalle tripel, Gouden
Carolous tripel and Tripel Karmeliet. I’m a candy and ice cream guy, and these
beers are sweet and complex. As for my favorite breweries, I've been to the La
Trappe monastery in the Netherlands; Cantillon in Brussels, Belgium; Uerige in
Dusseldorf, Germany; Traquair House in Scotland; and Twains in Decatur—it’s my
local watering hole. You know what? As a whole, I believe the U.S. craft
breweries are the best because damn near every one of them is pushing the
limits and brewing exciting beers. From Allagash to Lagunitas, to Cigar City,
to 3 Floyds.
Okay, Atlanta has
an awesome beer scene. What is your favorite beer festival and why?
I'm a little biased when it comes to my favorite
festival. Decatur Craft Beer Fest is my fave, though, because I get to entertain
out-of-town brewery reps, plan exciting events, and try the best beers in the
world with a lot of our regulars. I also really enjoy Hotoberfest, the Atlanta
Cask Ale Tasting, and Classic City Beer Fest.
Yep! I concur.
They are all awesome fests. So how do you kill that little time you have away
from the Brick Store?
When I'm not working around beer in town, I’m usually
travelling from coast to coast or overseas in search of new beer experiences. A
lot of beer is regional, and breweries or public houses are a great way to meet
people and get to know their culture. I can’t tell you the last time I went on
vacation that didn't involve visiting breweries or networking with beer
industry people. It’s just a great business full of great people.
I can dig it. Besides
the people, what do you love about the beer industry in general and what trends
do you think are going to happen going forward?
I love the constant changes going on in the beer world
and I think it keeps our industry fun and interesting. A lot of established
breweries will keep rising to the top and a few will fall. I believe craft beer
will continue to break into new markets and the traditional ‘Big Boy’ breweries
will be trying to take back market share. The last ten years have been very
interesting; the next ten should be as well.
Okay, besides
running arguably the best beer bar in the country, what else could you see
yourself doing?
My dream job would be to work in sales and marketing for
a brewery I really believe in; hell, possibly my own. It’s my strength and also
what makes me happy. I would also like to own or run a small bottle shop in a
small town someday because of the interaction with regulars.
I’d be your first
customer bro. Anything else you want to tell folks before we end this interview
and knock off another pint of liquid bliss?
Yep! Just know that I love beer and working in the beer
industry because of the great people involved like yourself. Thank you for creating
one of the most informative and well-written beer sites around. I use it as a
tool for my job, and your hard work has not gone unnoticed. Keep up the great
work and remember: It’s not work, it’s just beer!
Damn, you got a
brother blushing man. I will sip to that!
Let’s do it, Ale!
For more info on Brick Store and to follow Lee’s tweets,
visit www.brickstorepub.com and @brickstorepub on Twitter. See you at
their bar soon!
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Mother’s Day Sips and Eats in ATL – Part 3
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| You got reservations? Well then Good Times' Florida Evans is happy she won't have to say, "Damn...damn...damn!" (RIP Esther Rolle) |
Even more restaurants? Sheesh!
Okay, I already have Part 1 and Part 2
for you, and now here’s Part 3! There is absolutely no excuse you can’t find a
spot for Mother’s Day…or is there? If so, there is a gift guide below as well!
Just remember you owe me one!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s
out there!!
Cheers!
Ale
4th & Swift
621 North Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Celebrate Mom in the Old Fourth Ward with 4th & Swift’s modern American comfort food cuisine. From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., chef Jay Swift will serve a special prix fixe menu uniting classic brunch dishes with flavors closely reflecting the acclaimed dinner menu. Guests are also invited to dine on the restaurant’s newly renovated, fully covered patio overlooking Ponce City Market in the historic Old Fourth Ward neighborhood. Call 678.904.0160 for reservations.
Del Frisco’s Grille
3376 Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30326
Show mom you care by treating her to a festive Mother’s Day brunch
at Del Frisco’s Grille from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Besides traditional
brunch items such as lemon-blueberry pancakes and the
Grille Benedict, the shareable flatbreads are
great to share with the group. Toast mom with a signature cocktail and brunch
to receive a $10 dining card towards your next meal at the Grille! For more
information and to make your reservation, visit www.delfriscosgrille.com or call 404.537.2828.
West & Mill
1000 Marietta St.,
Suite 202
Atlanta, GA 30318
Treat mom to a Mother’s Day tea at West & Mill to truly make
her feel special! The charming set-up includes a three-tier tray stacked
with scones, petite fours and tea sandwiches. In addition to
traditional tea service, tea cocktails are available to toast the special
occasion. Call 678.974.8953 to make reservations or
visit www.westandmill.com.
Ocean Prime
3102 Piedmont Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
Instantly become Mom’s favorite this Mother’s Day and
treat her to brunch or dinner at Ocean Prime! Atlanta’s modern American supper
club will open early for brunch at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, serving the
restaurant’s delectable dinner menu all day as
well as a supplemental small brunch menu until 3 p.m. Pamper her with
prime fish and prime steak as well as items from the special brunch menu
including short rib hash, blueberry French toast, crab
and eggs and blackened salmon salad, paired with the
restaurant’s award-winning handcrafted cocktails and extensive Wine
Spectator-honored wine list. Give Mom what she deserves and make your
reservation online today at www.oceanprimeatlanta.com.
The Melting Pot
Four Atlanta Locations
After all she’s done for you, doesn’t mom deserve something
special to celebrate the day that’s
all about her? Treat mom to a fondue feast this Mother’s Day as
all four Atlanta-area locations open at noon for Sunday lunch. Enjoy
The Melting Pot’s signature fondue menu including choice of creamy cheese
fondue, crisp salad, savory entree and decadent dessert. What makes this day even sweeter? Fifty percent of the
proceeds from each chocolate fondue purchase will be donated to Children’s
Healthcare of Atlanta. Indulge mom for a good cause! Visit meltingpot.com for
reservations.
La Tagliatella
Two Atlanta locations
Emory Point and Midtown
Mother’s Day is
the time to share the love mom has given to the family, so take her to La
Tagliatella to share an Italian meal as well. The northern-Italian derived menu
boasts a communal dining experience with family-style portions. Start off the
meal with traditional antipasti, then choose from more than 400 pasta and sauce
combinations or share a hand-spun Napoletano wood-fired pizza. The comfortable
atmosphere encourages mom to fork a sample off everyone’s plate. The Emory
Point and Midtown La Tagliatella locations will be open regular hours from 11:30
a.m. until 10 p.m. on Sunday, May 12.
Table & Main
1028 Canton Street
Roswell, GA 30075
Treat mom to a simple, seasonal and Southern dinner for Mother’s Day at
Table & Main. Moms will receive a complimentary dessert with dinner
selections such as Charleston she-crab soup, shrimp ‘n
grits and more.
Wahoo! Grill
1042 W College Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
404.373.3331
404.373.3331
Chef de cuisine Scot Davis is hard
at work on a special selection of delicious brunch features to help you
celebrate Mom. Our standard brunch menu, along with feature entrees
including the Wahoo! omelet with sautéed asparagus, tomatoes,
mozzarella, basil and a balsamic reduction; and the French Toast with
fresh brioche bread, vanilla-lemon cream cheese and seasonal fresh fruit
compote, will still be available to all guests on May 12. One of Wahoo!’s
most famous menu items,the Charleston shrimp and grits, is
available through the buffet, as well as the famous blackened
chicken in a chipotle Creole sauce. Fresh baked breads, granola, yogurt,
seasonal vegetables and chilled salads are also available. Even with the
addition of new Mother's Day specialties, prices remain $18 for
adults and $8 for children.
Ri Ra Irish Pub
1080 Peachtree St NE
#1
Atlanta, GA 30309
404.477.1700
404.477.1700
Give mom an authentic Irish experience this Mother’s Day at
Ri Ra Irish Pub. Moms eat free with the purchase of your entrée. Choose from chef
Kelly’s specialties such as haddock & chips, crispy
salmon en croute and more.
CinéBistro at Town Brookhaven
1004 Town Blvd. Suite 1070
Atlanta, GA 30319
hwww.cobbcinebistro.com/brookhaven
Serving brunch to mom in bed is getting too
over-done, so why not have brunch while watching the latest flick at CinéBistro
at Town Brookhaven? On Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12, mom can enjoy chef
Hector Gomez’s French "connection" toast, steak and
eggs or rotating frittata. The American bistro-inspired cuisine and first-run Hollywood film combo
gives mom the perfect excuse to settle into the luxurious leather rocking
chairs and unwind on a weekend afternoon. Movie tickets can be purchased ahead
of time by visiting www.cobbcinebistro.com.
Osteria 832
832 N. Highland Ave
Atlanta, GA 30306
Mom deserves a little trip to Italy, but if
that’s too expensive take her to an Italian-style brunch at Osteria 832. The
warmer weather welcomes diners to the patio and the family-friendly atmosphere
gives mom the joy of dining with the young ones at a place they’ll love too.
Italian brunch favorites are available from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., like breakfast
pizza, vegetali Benedict orstone-ground Parmigiano
grits.
Village Tavern
11555 Rainwater Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30009
If mom wants to have a variety of food choices to eat for Mother’s Day brunch,
Village Tavern’s brunch buffet is just what the family needs. For $19.95 for
adults and $10.95 for children 10 and under, Village Tavern opens early at 10
a.m. to serve both breakfast and lunch options available. Choose from eggs
Benedict, waffles, made-to-order omelets or chicken, prime rib and desserts.
There is sure to be an option for even the pickiest eaters in the family.
Call 770.777.6490 to make your reservation.
Little Alley Steak
955 Canton Street
Roswell, GA 30075
770.998.0440
Executive chef Bob McDonough will feature New York
butcher-inspired meets Southern dishes this Mother’s Day at Sundaybrunch! Think filet Benedict with
sous vide egg and traditional Béarnaise, shrimp and grits with
jumbo Gulf shrimp, Anson Mills cheddar grits and poblano peppers and chicken
+ waffles featuring golden malted waffle and maple butter. Brunch side
items include smoked bacon, country sausage, raisin
bread and fingerling potatoes mixed with peppers,
onions and asparagus. Treat Mom to what she deserves and call 770.998.0440 to
make a reservation today.
Southern Art
3315 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.946.9070
Also, show your mom what she deserves this Mother’s Day with
a special brunch at Southern Art from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 12,
featuring a cookbook signing with celebrity chef Art Smith beginning
at 1 p.m. For $55 per person and $28 for children 12 and under,
guests can savor a delectable spread complete with a breakfast and brunch
buffet, charcuterie and local cheeses display, chilled
seafood station, roasted and carved meat station
served with buttermilk biscuits and chef Art Smith’s
acclaimed buttermilk fried chicken. Save room for family-style
dessert specials. For more information and to make your reservation, please
call 404.946.9070 or visit www.southernart.com.
Bacchanalia
1198 Howell Mill Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
404.365.0410
404.365.0410
Join Bacchanalia on Mother’s Day to celebrate moms with a specially
prepared three-course lunch of spring inspirations from noon to 2:30 p.m. For
more information and to make a reservation visit www.starprovisions.com or call
404.365.0410, ext. 22. The full menu is $70 per person and can be viewed here.
Serpas True Food
659 Auburn Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30312
404.688.0040
Mother’s Day is
just around the corner, and we’re looking forward to greeting mothers, grandmothers and mothers-to-be onSunday, May 12! Gather
around our tables for an approachable brunch prepared by Chef
Scott.
Served during special holiday hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., our Mother's Day brunch will feature a seasonal menu of comfort favorites, including beef short ribs eggs Benedict and blackberry buttermilk pancakes. Sample special dishes on the beautiful patio for an al fresco experience and complete the relaxation with a "Sayonara" - a Cathead Vodka cocktail with ruby red grapefruit, lime, agave nectar and bitter lemon.
Served during special holiday hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., our Mother's Day brunch will feature a seasonal menu of comfort favorites, including beef short ribs eggs Benedict and blackberry buttermilk pancakes. Sample special dishes on the beautiful patio for an al fresco experience and complete the relaxation with a "Sayonara" - a Cathead Vodka cocktail with ruby red grapefruit, lime, agave nectar and bitter lemon.
No brunch? How about a gift to still show
the moms in your life you love them?
CineBistro
1004 Town Blvd. Suite 1070
Atlanta, GA 30319
404.333.0740
http://cobbcinebistro.com
Treat the movie-goer mom with a gift card to CineBistro in Brookhaven. The card can
be used to purchase tickets to the newest movie playing on the big screen and for
the dining menu, including the extensive beverage menu of hand-crafted cocktails or
wine.
Vino Venue
4478 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Chamblee, GA 30338
770.668.0435
www.vino-venue.com
Dunwoody’s newest wine emporium, Vino Venue, offers a diverse
selection of wine
and epicurean-related gifts to give your mom this Mother’s Day.
Each bottle of wine
available for purchase is carefully chosen by multi-credentialed wine
expert
Michael Bryan,
and is also available to sample in-house. Gift cards to use Vino
Venue’s wine dispensing machines, or Eno-matics, to sample from
nearly 32 wine
varieties normally never offered by the glass, are also available
for wine-loving
moms. From top quality stemware and elegant decanters to fresh
jams and jellies
and infused oils, Vino Venue’s artisan market offers additional
wine-related gifts to
complete your wine-themed gift basket. For the mom that loves to
cook, treat her to
a hands-on cooking class in Vino Venue’s Chef’s Kitchen with culinary
director
Jessica Ray.
Spa Sydell
Six Atlanta Locations
www.spasydell.com
From expectant moms to mother-in-laws, Spa Sydell has you covered.
Give mom a
day she'll never forget with one of Spa Sydell’s signature Mother’s
Day packages
or opt for the Sydell Luxe gift certificate valid for all Spa
Sydell’s signature services
including the celebrity-praised Intraceuticals 02 treatment,
injectable services and
fillers. To book an appointment or purchase one of Spa Sydell’s
big burgundy gift
certificates call 404.255.7727 or visit spasydell.com.
Village Tavern
11555 Rainwater Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30009
770.777.6490
www.villagetavern.com
If mom is looking for a new favorite place to dine “outside the
perimeter,” give her a
gift card to Alpharetta’s Village Tavern. The broad menu includes
steaks, seafood,
burgers and pizza so mom will always have an option no matter what
she is in the
mood for.
Mixson
www.mixson.com
www.mixsonmarket.com
843.321.9575
Charleston families and visitors alike can head over to historic
Park Circle
neighborhood for a Mother’s Day surprise. Conveniently located in
the blossoming
Mixson community, Mixson Market stocks a bevy of quality goods and
Lowcountry
provisions. From greeting cards to select cookbooks and nifty wine
caddies, mom will
adore any one of the cute and classy gifts the Market has to
offer. Whether it’s an
afternoon picnic or a memorable Mother’s Day dinner, the Market’s
artisanal meats,
cheeses, pastas, pastries and select fine wines will make the most
of any celebratory
meal.
Westside Provisions District
1100-1210 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta,GA 30318
This year, surprise your family’s leading lady with the “really
good stuff.” Westside
Provisions District is Atlanta’s destination for special gifts –
whether it’s beautiful
designs from A-list retailers such as Calypso St. Barth, Lululemon
and newcomer
Kayce Hughes,
or a festive bouquet from Le Jardin Francais. If quality time with
mom is what you need, spend a day the Westside way; visiting
boutiques and
exploring the District’s vibrant culinary scene. Stroll over to
gourmet foods market
Star Provisions for
a sweet afternoon treat, or give mom a break from the kitchen
with dinner at one of the District’s renowned restaurants.
La Tagliatella
Two Atlanta locations
Emory Point and Midtown
www.latagliatella.us
Impress mom with a gift card to share a date-night at La
Tagliatella. With locations
in Emory Point and Midtown, she will get the night out she
deserves and a meal
worthy of Italy itself.
Osteria 832
832 N. Highland Ave
Atlanta, GA 30306
404.897.1414
http://www.osteria832.com
Osteria 832’s gift card will benefit mom in more ways than one.
She will be
registered in the Karma Club and able to earn rewards based on
dollars spent and
the card can be used at Doc Chey’s restaurant. This is the gift
card for the family
mom.
Mother’s Day Sips and Eats in ATL: Part 2
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| Okay, Peg Bundy wasn't the best mom, but definitely one of the funniest! |
Get your late pass!
Still haven’t booked a brunch or dinner yet on Mother’s
Day this Sunday? Ooooooooh, I’m tellin’! Okay, I’m not a snitch so you’re off
the hook. But hurry up and see if you can still make reservations with one of
these awesome restaurants or pubs and save yourself from a whoopin’.
And can you believe I might have a Part 3 right after this? (Part 1 is here.) Yep! Stay Tuned!
Cheers!
Ale
On the beer side…
Cypress Street Pint & Plate has…
For more info,
visit http://cypressbar.com/
Wrecking Bar has…
“Real Moms Drink Beer”
Though we believe we should celebrate the women in our
lives every day, show mom an extra special Sunday on Mother's Day, May 12. Let
her take a break from the kitchen forchilled English pea soup topped with house
made crème fraîche or house made biscuits with Riverview farms sliced cured h a.m., poached farm eggs and served with
Wrecking Bar barrel aged mustard Hollandaise sauce.
For more info,
visit http://www.wreckingbarbrewpub.com/
Muss & Turner’s has…
Mother's Day Brunch!
5.12.13 | 10:00-3:00
Mother's Day is upon us! And we're in the mood to put our spin on the Mother's day brunch. Join us on May 12th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. as we whip up some “f a.m.iliar” classics with an M&T twist!
($29.93 for adults, $14.93 children 6-12, children 5 and under free)
For more info, visit http://www.mussandturners.com/indexmain.html.
5.12.13 | 10:00-3:00
Mother's Day is upon us! And we're in the mood to put our spin on the Mother's day brunch. Join us on May 12th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. as we whip up some “f a.m.iliar” classics with an M&T twist!
($29.93 for adults, $14.93 children 6-12, children 5 and under free)
For more info, visit http://www.mussandturners.com/indexmain.html.
Mother’s Day at Fifth Group Restaurants
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| South City Kitche's two locations have some awesome fare! This is the one in Midtown. |
“My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I
think she enjoyed it.”- Mark Twain
Reward that special lady in your life with a
well-deserved break from the kitchen. Let us prepare her a special meal
at South City Kitchen Midtown, South City Kitchen Vinings, La
Tavola, Ecco, and Lure this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12.
Both South City
Kitchen locations will offer 3-course prix fixe brunch menus for $32 per
person ($16 for children 12 and under) and 3-course prix fixe dinner menus for
$42 per person ($21 for children 12 and under). These prices do not
include tax or gratuity.
South City Kitchen
Midtown will offer the special menus from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for brunch and 5:00-9:00
p.m. for dinner. For reservations, call 404.873.7358 or make them online.
South City Kitchen
Vinings will be open 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for brunch and 5:00-9:00 p.m.
for dinner. To view these special Mother’s Day menus, click here.
Reservations can be made online or
by calling 770.435.0700.
La Tavola will
be open for Mother’s Day brunch from 10:00
a.m.-3:00 p.m. and will offer the
regular dinner menu that night from 5:30-10:00 p.m. To view the La Tavola Mother’s Day brunch menu, click here. To make reservations, call
404.873.5430, or make reservations online.
Ecco will also
be open for brunch from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Mother’s Day. They’ll
offer a special menu for brunch,
but they’ll also offer their regular dinner menu from 5:00-10:00 p.m. that evening. For reservations,
please call 404.347.9555 or make them online.
Lure will also
offer a special brunch menu for Mother’s Day. The restaurant will serve
this menu from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Reservations are available online or by calling 404.817.3650.
Special Mother’s Day Menus at @SCKMidtown, @SCKVinings,
@LatavolaATL, @EccoATL, and @LureATL
Posted on April 25, 2013by Fifth Group Restaurants
And even more awesome restaurants!
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| Ray's on the River is a super chill spot. |
Moms in Roswell can enjoy a special brunch buffet at Aqua Blue this holiday with carving stations, made-to-order omelets, sushi,
assorted desserts and more. Adults dine for $29.95 each, children ages 4-12 eat
for $9.95 and children under 4 years old eat free. Adults of age can indulge in
$15 bottomless mimosas and the restaurant’s famous Bloody Mary bar. The regular
dinner menu is available from 5 to 9 p.m. Tax and gratuity are not
included. For more information or to make a reservation, call 770-643-8886. aquablueatl.com
Bantam
+ Biddy, Midtown’s chicken eatery, hosts Mother’s Day with a
special three-course menu. For $25, guests can choose from starters of tomato
gazpacho or English pea salad with goat cheese. The second course offers
options of chicken and dumplings or salmon with asparagus and caper egg
vinaigrette. Assorted pies, cupcakes and cookies finish off the meal. Moms
receive a bag of sweet treats as a parting gift. Tax and gratuity are not
included. For more information, call 404-907-3469. bantamandbiddy.com.
Bhojanic in
Buckhead and Decatur are celebrating moms with a special North Indian Punjabi
brunch. From noon to 4 p.m. fans of the home-style Indian restaurant can enjoy
the one-of-a-kind brunch. For more information or to make reservations, call 404-841-8472 for the Buckhead
location and 404-633-9233 for
the Decatur location. bhojanic.com
Moms craving a Southern meal this Mother’s Day can
head over to West Midtown’s JCT. Kitchen & Bar for a four-course Sunday
supper. The regular Sunday supper menu plus special featured items of the day are
offered for guests to enjoy. For more information or to make a reservation,
call 404-355-2252. jctkitchen.com
Little
Cake Bakery in Buckhead is baking up tasty treats for mom this Mother’s Day.
On Saturday, May 11, the bake shop is carrying the usual daily cupcakes and
sweetens up the weekend with three special flavors: strawberry champagne, pink
lemonade and lemon lavender. To place an
order for cupcakes or for more information, call 404-841-8856. littlecakebakery.com
Midtown moms can brunch at Olmsted on Mother’s Day from
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to the regular menu, special menu features are
served for the day. To make the day a little sweeter, all mothers receive
complimentary flowers and chocolate covered strawberries. Families who want to
remember the occasion can have portraits taken by an on-site photographer. Both
indoor and patio seating are available.
For more
information or to make a reservation, call 404-443-8431. olmstedatl.com
RA
Sushi Bar Restaurant in Midtown keeps moms happy with an extensive
menu selection of more than 35 sushi, appetizer and tapas items on
special, ranging from $2.25 to $7.25, plus a wide variety of beer, wine, sake
and signature cocktails ranging from $3 to $7. Popular dishes any mom is sure
to love include the Tootsy Maki, Rainbow Roll, Pineapple Cheese Wontons and the
“RA”ckin’ Shrimp. Moms deserve to be treated to a cocktail and can choose from
RA’s cocktail options, like the Absolut Asian Flirtation, Pinnacle
Strawberry-Kiwi Saketini or Absolut Tokyo Peach. The Mother’s Day special
is available from open to close for dine in orders only. For more information or to make a reservation, call 404-267-0114. RAsushi.com
Ray’s
Restaurants is celebrating mom at all three restaurant locations this
holiday. Ray’s on the River in Sandy Springs is celebrating all
weekend long with Spanish-themed drinks and tapas on Saturday, May 11. Moms can
sip on sangria and enjoy different tapas options while listening to live
Spanish guitar music. On Mother’s Day, the restaurant is open from 9
a.m. to 9 p.m., offering a buffet meal all day long. Adults eat for
$39.95 each, kids ages 5-10 dine for $19.95 each and kids ages 4 and under eat
free.
For more
information or to make a reservation, call 770-955-1187.
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ray’s on
the Creek in Alpharetta is serving brunch for $29.95 for adults
and $14.95 for kids ages 5-10. Kids 4 and under eat free. The regular dinner
menu is available from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information or to make
reservations, call 770-649-0064.
Downtown’s Ray’s in the City serves Mother’s Day brunch
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $29.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids ages 5-10.
Kids 4 and under eat free. From 5 to 9 p.m. the regular dinner menu is offered.
For more information or to make a reservation, call 404-524-9224. Tax and gratuity are
not included in the price at each restaurant. raysrestaurants.com
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Seven Lamps in
Buckhead offers a special Mother’s Day brunch menu. Options from
the a la carte menu include the citrus-cured salmon sammie, Seven Lamps eggs
Benedict and Georgia shrimp with South Carolina grits. Special brunch
cocktails, created just for the day, are served shaken or stirred for mother’s
enjoyment.
For more
information, call 404-467-8950. sevenlampsatl.com
Woodfire
Grill is making moms feel special this Mother’s Day. The
restaurant, typically closed on Sundays, is open for business serving
matriarchs a four-course prix fix dinner for $58, plus tax and gratuity. The
menu offers local greens with blackberry vinaigrette, purple basil, raw beets
and smooth cheese, Georgia white shrimp and grits with smoked tomato gravy and
green tomato jam, wood-grilled skirt steak with chimichurri, braised beans,
root beer BBQ and fried Vidalia onions and blueberry cobbler served with vanilla
ice cream.
Reservations are
recommended and can be made by calling 404-347-9055. woodfiregrill.com
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Alabama Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Homebrewing!
Finally! All 50 states have legalized homebrewing!
Last month, I was happy to announce that Mississippi
became the 49th state to legalize homebrewing here, and post an in-depth interview with the director of the
American Homebrewers Association, Gary Glass, here. This month, it’s Alabama’s turn!
This is a happy day for the ongoing fight for independence
in the world of brewing. Congrats go to
everyone who was a part of the movement including the American Homebrewers
Association, the Right to Brew grassroots team, legislators, Representative Mac
McCutcheon, and Senator Bill Holtzclaw. As soon as we get
Oh, and there has been the launch of another site based on sharing homebrew recipes today as well! It's called The Brewer's Barrel here.
Let’s continue to fight the power one brew at a time.
Cheers!
Ale
Boulder, CO • May 8, 2013 – The American
Homebrewers Association (AHA) is pleased to announce the Alabama
legislature has passed a bill that, once signed by Governor Robert J. Bentley,
will effectively legalize homebrewing throughout the state. Alabama will
be the last state in the nation to legalize homebrewing.
"Homebrewing has been an integral part of the
history of America, so it’s thrilling to know that soon all 50 states will
support this growing hobby and long-standing tradition," said Gary Glass,
director, American Homebrewers Association. "We appreciate the backing of
all of the homebrewers, the dedicated grassroots efforts of Right to Brew and
the legislators who have worked so diligently to make homebrewing a reality in
Alabama. We are especially grateful to Representative Mac McCutcheon who
introduced this bill and has fought long and hard for its passage, along
with Senator Bill Holtzclaw."
Alabama is the last state holding out against legalizing
homebrewing. In March 2013, Mississippi became the 49th state
to pass homebrew legislation. The AHA has been working with Right to Brew for
five years in order to get the Alabama bill passed.
Homebrewing became federally legal in 1979, though the
21st Amendment predominantly leaves regulation of alcohol to the states.
Therefore, even though homebrewing is federally legal, it is up to individual
states to legalize homebrewing in state codes. Once the Alabama bill is signed
by Gov. Bentley, it will be the first time since pre-Prohibition days that
homebrewers in all the states can legally brew at home.
The hobby of homebrewing has seen exponential growth in
recent years. The AHA estimates that more than one million Americans brew beer
or make wine at home at least once a year. Alabama is home to an estimated
5,000 homebrewers who will soon enjoy brewing without the restrictions of a
state-wide ban.
About the American Homebrewers Association:
The American Homebrewers Association has worked on behalf
of the homebrewing community since 1978 and celebrates a membership of more
than 37,000 homebrewers. The American
Homebrewers Association (AHA) organizes events including the National Homebrewers
Conference andNational Homebrew Competition. The AHA also publishes Zymurgy magazine. The AHA is part of the Brewers
Association, whose Brewers Publications division is the largest publisher
of contemporary and relevant brewing literature for today’s craft brewers and
homebrewers.
Beer lovers and anyone interested in making their own
homemade beer are invited to learn more at HomebrewersAssociation.org.
Follow the AHA onTwitter,
and join us on Facebook.
The Brewers Association is an equal opportunity employer
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender,
religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or
marital/familial status. The BA complies with provisions of Executive Order
11246 and the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of
Labor.
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