What’s Brewing for Father’s Day? Lots!!!

Get Dad a buzz!

Sunday, June 19, is going to rock in the ATL because there are so many eating spots dedicated to showing heads of the table some love with the suds. Here are a few restaurant promotions that stood out that are pretty creative in the field of quenching the thirst of Atlanta poppas with ales and lagers galore.

So ditch the tie and get dad some vittles and a cold one…or two…or three at one of these hip spots.  

Oh! And look out for the first giveaway on my site! It is coming in the spirit of Father’s Day and it will make a lucky Dad and his pride and joy toast off this weekend with a bang! Trust me! Look for the announcement later on today around 1ish.

First and foremost, the Wrecking Bar is finally opening on Father’s Day! I couldn’t wait for the bottom floor of this Victorian-style house on Moreland Ave in Little Five Points to start pouring ales brewed on premises by the great brewmaster Chris Terenzi. A special shout out goes to the owners, Bob and Kristine Sandage! Thanks for adding to the growing kick-ass beer scene in the A! Here is the official announcement along with some other beer-related Father’s Day throwdowns around the city.

Hops for Pops!

On Sunday, June 19, the Wrecking Bar Brewpub and The Porter Beer Bar are teaming up to celebrate brew-loving dads across Atlanta! Beginning at noon, the Wrecking Bar Brewpub will officially open its doors (and taps at 12:30) to the Little Five Points neighborhood. Simultaneously, The Porter will tap 19 Mikkeller single hop beers starting at 12:30pm. Jump on the MARTA (the closest stop is Inman/Reynoldstown a couple blocks away) and then dotingly carry Dad back and forth on the five-minute trek between these neighborhood pubs for the entire afternoon and into the evening!

www.wreckingbarbrewpub.com and www.theporterbeerbar.com

Celebrate Father’s Day with Der Biergarten!

Treat your dad to a feast fit for a king!

Bring in the family and devour Der Biergarten’s new King Ludwig Platter, which includes all your German favorites:  Jagerschnitzel, Wiener Schnitzel, Schweinshaxe, Sausages, Sauerbraten, Potato Salad, Sauerkraut and Braised Red Cabbage. Take 15% off on Father’s Day on Sunday, June 19, while you’re at it!

Also, here’s a great gift idea for the old man!

Still looking for the perfect gift?  Stein Club memberships are available now at Der Biergarten and offer a VIP experience for any beer lover in town with exclusive access to unique beer specials and events, dining and retail discounts and even your own personalized Stein. $60 annual membership fee. 

www.derbiergarten.com

Deckard's Kitchen & Kegs

On Sunday from 2-5 p.m., will feature all kinds of cool stuff like live music on their patio; finger food like brats and ribs; and cigars from the Highland Cigar Co including two of their girls on the patio to cut, light, and educate guests (additional cigars will be available to purchase after the first free one). There will also be two bottles each of Rogue Dead Guy Rye Whiskey, Rogue Single Malt Oregon Whiskey, Bulleit Bourbon and Angostura's 7-year rum. And beer, you say? Yep! Deckard's will have two cases of Rogue John John Dead Guy Ale (Rogue's Dead Guy Ale aged in the Dead Guy Rye whiskey barrels). All of this booze will be sample 'til its gone and, of course, the killer full draft roster and gourmet-level food menu will be available to purchase. The event is $35 a head. Sounds good, doesn't it?

www.kitchenandkegs.com

‘Firkin’ hey!

Firkin & Gryphon will be offering a prime rib plate for $20 or a BBQ platter with ribs, chicken, pork, brisket and your choice of side for $15 on Father’s Day. Make a day of it and watch the Atlanta Braves vs. Texas Rangers starting at 1:35 p.m.  Add a brew from their extensive beer menu with this awesome food combo and dad is seriously chillin’.

www.firkinandgryphon.com

Celebrate Father's Day at TAP

Join TAP this Father's Day, Sunday, June 19th, where Dad's will enjoy a free pint and half price burgers! TAP will be offering all Dads, dining with their families, a complimentary pint all day long to celebrate! Half price burgers will only be available during TAP's brunch, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your family to celebrate and make your reservation to secure your seating.

www.tapat1180.com

Help TWO celebrate Father's Day in a BIG way

I had to add the map to show how to get to this speezot! It' s a tad tricky.

TWO urban licks is hosting "Dad's Day Off" this Father's Day, Sunday, June 19^th. Give your Dad a relaxing day away from the grill and let TWO do all the work. Chef Cameron Thompson will offer added grill specials, straight from TWO's acclaimed rotisserie, alongside TWO's regular menu to give Dad a Father's Day worthy feast. TWO will also offer a complimentary pint to every Dad as a token of appreciation. Nice!

www.twourbanlicks.com

Cruisin’ For A Brewsin’ Father’s Day Dining Guide

If Dad is in Atlanta, this should help fill him up!

Unless you have arranged a bow-wrapped 2015 Porsche Panamera to pull up in Dad’s driveway tomorrow, the next best thing is to feed him. Here is a list of restaurants going something extra special for all the pops who are in Atlanta for Father’s Day. From beer specials to gourmet fare prepared especially for the gents during brunch and dinner, check out these hot dining destinations. (These descriptions are straight from the source.)
Cheers!
Ale
10th & Piedmont and G’s Midtown
A Sunday in Midtown leads to the Dad’s Day brunch buffets at 10th & Piedmont and G’s Midtown on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brunch is $24.95 per person. For reservations, call 404-602-5510. 10thandpiedmont.com
Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar
Diners in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood can take dad to Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar for brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Start with deviled eggs and shaved prosciutto or go all out with bacon-wrapped dates and blue cheese. Deciding among brunch mains is difficult with the likes of pork belly Benedict with mustard hollandaise and Grand Marnier French toast with applewood smoked bacon. If dad’s a night owl, visit the Virginia-Highland staple for dinner. For more information or to make a reservation, call 404-876-7249. atkinspark.com
Bantam + Biddy
Let dad relax on Father’s Day and leave the cooking up to Bantam + Biddy. Call in for the family meal, which serves three to five people ($48). The take-out only meal includes dad’s choice of whole roast chicken, meatloaf or pork loin served with a family-sized organic green salad with choice of dressing, cornbread, three family-sized sides and a half-gallon of freshly brewed tea. Call at least 30 minutes ahead of time to prepare. For the Ansley Mall location, call 404-907-3469 and for the Midtown location, call 404-835-6450. bantamandbiddy.com
Der Biergarten
Some dads won’t be able to pull themselves away from World Cup action. Der Biergarten offers authentic German food plus a sportsmanlike atmosphere. Bring the whole family to share the Konig Ludwig platter, which serves six hungry people or 10 people as an appetizer. Normally, this hefty helping of jagerschnitzel, wiener schnitzel, schwuinshaxe, sausages, sauerbraten, potato salad, sauerkraut, braised red cabbage and spatzle is $96, but it’s only $60 on Father’s Day. Nosh and nibble while watching the Switzerland vs. Ecuador match at noon, France vs. Honduras at 3 p.m. or Argentina vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at 6 p.m. For more information, call 404-521-2728.derbiergarten.com
Hearth Pizza Tavern
If dad’s a pizza guy, bring him by Hearth Pizza Tavern between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. for the perfect pie. Hearth’s pizza dough is made with 100 percent organic flour and makes for a healthy and flavorful crust that’s topped with a robust sauce of fresh roasted Roma tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs, vegetables and olive oil. Order an eight-inch triple meat pizza for a personal feast, topped with pepperoni, sausage, chorizo, truffle oil and fresh torn basil ($9), or opt for the 12-inch size to share ($16). For more information, call 404-252-5378. hearthpizzatavern.com
HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern
Father’s Day at HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern includes bottomless mimosas for $16.95, live music on the patio from 1 to 4 p.m. and a brunch menu that indulges with apple-cinnamon pancakes topped with candied pecans or hits a lighter note with a healthy frittata. Book a reservation by calling 404-968-2288. HOBNOBatlanta.com
JCT. Kitchen & Bar
Treat dad to a fancy meat and three at JCT. Kitchen & Bar this Father’s Day. From 5 to 9 p.m., the whole family can enjoy gourmet comfort food for $26 per person. Each diner chooses one meat, such as black skillet fried chicken, and the table agrees on three side dishes to share family style. Every table receives deviled eggs and warm biscuits with apple butter to begin, as well as a helping of farm stand salad. Round out the meal with the dessert of the day. For more information or to make a reservation, call 404-355-2252. jctkitchen.com
King + Duke
Treat dad to a royal feast at King + Duke in Buckhead on Sunday, June 15. The brunch menu is offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner service lasts from 5 to 10 p.m. Dine inside or on the patio. For more information, call 404-477-3500. kinganddukeatl.com
The Last Brigade Supper
Cater to dad’s generous nature and treat him to a spot at The Last Brigade Supper at Gaia Gardens on Sunday, June 15 at 5:30 p.m. Benefitting Wholesome Wave Georgia, the evening begins with a pre-dinner reception and tour of Love is Love Farm with owners Joe Reynolds and Judith Winfrey. The dinner reunites talented chefs who have worked side-by-side at Canoe, including Ryan Smith (Empire State South), Jason Paolini (Restaurant Eugene, Holeman & Finch Public House), Chris Hall (Local Three, Muss & Turners), Brian Horn (JCT. Kitchen & Bar, No. 246, The Optimist), Terry Koval (The Wrecking Bar) and Gary Mennie (Canoe). Tickets are $125 per person and include wine pairings with dinner. Click here to purchase tickets.
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails
Just north of the city in beautiful historic Crabapple, Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails’ chef Derek Dollar presents a Father’s Day brunch menu. Brunch costs $32 per person for adults and $16 per person for children 12 and younger and is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrating dad later in the day? Reserve a seat for Milton’s prix fixe dinner menu for $38 per person. For more information, call 770-817-0171. miltonscuisine.com
No. 246
Dear old dads rejoice! No. 246 teams up with Hop City for a beer dinner on Sunday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy five delicious courses paired with five unique beers from Rogue Ales and Spirits for $60 per person. To reserve a seat, call 404-350-9998. no.246.com
Old Vinings Inn
Historic Old Vinings Inn offers a Father’s Day “Man Brunch” buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 15. Visit the action stations for sliced marinated flank steak and whole roasted suckling hog with all the fixins’. The hot buffet displays shrimp and grits, baked ziti with truffled pork and seared chicken over spring pea risotto. Dads with a sweet tooth can enjoy the seven layer bars, dark chocolate dipped strawberries and assorted truffles and cheesecakes on the dessert bar. Brunch isn’t complete without a premium, bottomless bloody Mary bar with house pickled vegetables and hot sauces for an additional $15 per person. The buffet costs $35 for adults and $15 for children. For more information or to reserve a table, call 770-438-2282. oldviningsinn.net
Orpheus Brewing
Celebrate dad one day early by sipping on saisons at Orpheus Brewing on Saturday, June 14. The tasting room doors open at 2 p.m. and close at 5 p.m., giving dads enough time to mull over dinner options in the nearby Virginia-Highland or Midtown neighborhoods. For $12, dad gets a Belgian-style glass and drink tickets. orpheusbrewing.com
Ray’s Restaurants
Ray’s Restaurants loves dad. On Father’s Day, Ray’s on the River in Sandy Springs is offering their award-winning buffet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that costs $39.95 for adults; $19.95 for children ages five to 10. Venture in for regular dinner service from 5 to 9 p.m. For preferred seating, call 770-955-1187. In Alpharetta, Ray’s at Killer Creek is serving a buffet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $26.95 for adults; $12.95 for children ages five to 10. The regular dinner menu is available from 5 to 9 p.m.For preferred seating, call 770-649-0064. Take dad downtown to Ray’s in the City for lunch or dinner service between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. A la carte brunch items are available during lunch. For preferred seating, call 404-524-9224. raysrestaurants.com
Ted’s Montana Grill
Treat dad to one of the best burgers in town on Father’s Day at Ted’s Montana Grill. Inspired by the pioneer spirit of the American West, Ted’s serves hand-prepared, 100 percent fresh and classic comfort food. The chef-inspired menu features the finest cuts and best selection of bison, including high quality, flavorful steaks and award-winning burgers amongst a variety of other unique menu items. They also offer souvenir photos, so bring dad by to fill up and make a memory. tedsmontanagrill.com
Whole Foods Market
If dad’s natural habitat exists behind the grill, pump up his barbecue bragging rights with ingredients from Whole Foods Market. Let dad kick back and relax and brush up on grill skills with WFM videos on grilling vegetables or using parchment packets. Fill a colorful and reusable bag with dry-aged Brasstown Beef burgers, freshly baked buns and a selection of gourmet cheeses. Stop by the grab-and-go prepared foods section for smoked mozzarella pasta salad or potato salad to complete the meal and swing by the beer aisle for ice cold craft beers to wash it all down. wholefoodsmarket.com
Willy’s Mexicana Grill
Willy’s Mexicana Grill loves dads, so bring them in for a buy-one-get-one offer. On Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15, those who purchase a kid’s meal or regular meal get a free entrée for dad. Extras aren’t included, but patrons can’t resist springing for extra chips and guacamole. To participate, show the Father’s Day flyer on Willy’s Facebook page to a cashier, or sign up for the Willy’s burritohead club to get deals like this via email. willys.com
TWO urban licks
Help TWO Celebrate This Year’s Father’s Day in a BIG Way - TWO urban licks is hosting “Dad’s Day Off” this Father’s Day brunch and dinner! Give Dad a relaxing day away from the grill and let us do all the work for you. Chef Todd Stein will offer added grill specials alongside TWO’s daily menu to give Dad a Father’s Day worthy feast. Enjoy a complimentary pint as a token of appreciation. For more information, visit twourbanlicks.com or call 404.522.4622.
TAP
Celebrate Dad in the best way with free beer! TAP will be offering all Dads, dining with their families, a complimentary pint all day long to celebrate! For more information, visit tapat1180.com or call 404.347.2220. TAP is located at 1180 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303.
PARISH
Dad, we dare ya…
We triple dog dare ya…to come enjoy our featured Father’s Day special, a fully loaded 1# local grass fed beef burger with all the toppings including a sunny-side up farm egg, 3 fried green tomato slices, Farmer Greg’s bacon, Tucker Farms lettuce, house-made b&b pickles, Sweetgrass Dairy cheese all between a H&F bun.
Wash that down with a 32oz draft beer of your choice, on special for just $7.
Featured burger is $18. If you can finish the whole thing, we’ll split the cost with you! Reserve your burger today, call 404.681.4434.
SPENCE
Feast with us this Father’s Day!
Honor Dad with a feast at The Spence. You and your family will enjoy 3 courses, served family-style, including The Spence’s signature appetizers of bone marrow and oysters & pearls, continue with whole roasted fish and grilled steak with accompanying sides and sauces, and end the night with a trio of desserts. Custom wine pairings are available courtesy of our own Advanced Sommelier Joon Lim.
Cost is $60 per person. Kids 12 and under are half price or can order from our daily a la carte menu that will be available as well. Limited availability. Reservations are encouraged. Visit thespenceatl.com or call 404.892.9111.​

Ale Sharpton’s 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide: Feed him!

Check out this pic I took at the recent Ri Ra and Oskar Blues beer dinner. Delish!

Here's an extensive list of places for Dad to grub!

What’s that saying? I think it’s “A way to a man’s heart through his stomach.” Well whatever it is, I say there’s some validity there, so make a dad smile by bringing him to one of the seemingly countless Atlanta eat spots that do their best to pamper him in culinary bliss listed below. Make reservations today!

Cheers!

Ale

Treat Dad Like a King at Serpas!

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and we’re looking forward to greeting fathers, grandfathers and fathers-to-be on Sunday, June 16! Gather around our tables for an award-winning brunch or dinner prepared by Chef Scott.
Served during brunch hours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., our Father's Day menu will feature special dishes such as crispy softshell crab and roasted brisket on The Big Green Egg.

Regular Sunday brunch favorites will also be served, including braised beef short ribs eggs Benedict and a Creole omelet with shrimp, crab, andouille, onions, peppers and cheddar. Top it off with a great beer like the Abita Restoration Pale Ale or the Captain Jack Sparrow cocktail featuring The Kraken Spiced Rum, ginger beer, Peychaud’s Bitters and nutmeg. Cheers, Dad!

From 5:30 to 9 p.m., Serpas also will serve our regular Sunday Supper, consisting of a three-course, family-style menu for $24 per adult.

Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 404.688.0040 or visiting www.serpasrestaurant.com.

Ri Ra Irish Pub

This father’s day weekend, fire up dad’s taste buds instead of the grill. Ri Ra Irish Pub has the craving for grilling under control with no work required. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, a 12 oz. grilled new york strip is on special for dad. Served with loaded baked potato, sautéed mushrooms and onions, baked cream spinach and a peppercorn sauce, it is the perfect accompaniment to a shot of Irish whiskey. There may even be some Guinness socks for the old man… if he can hold his liquor. www.rira.com/atlanta

Bone Lick BBQ – The Fat Ass Sampler Complimentary Upgrade, 11 a.m.
West Midtown’s favorite Bar-B-Cade, Bone Lick BBQ, is the place Dads will want to be on Father’s Day this Sunday, June 16, 2013.  When Dad orders the two-meat entree, The Missionary, Bone Lick will upgrade Pops’ meal to the very meaty, Fat Ass Sampler.  Let’s face it; why choose between spare ribs, brisket, sausage, pulled pork, and chicken when Dad could enjoy all five of those juicy meats for $14?  But remember, this is Father’s Day, so don’t expect any sharing to go on.  Bone Lick BBQ is located at 1133 Huff Road at Apex West Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit www.bonelickbarbecue.com.

Frozen Pints Craft Beer Ice Cream: 
Ditch the cheesy gifts for Dad this Father's Day and gift him something he will really enjoy. This year, treat him to a pint of one of five year-round Frozen Pints Craft Beer Ice Cream flavors. Produced locally with real craft beer, only the highest quality ingredients and no artificial flavors, Frozen Pints ice cream is sure to please both craft beer connoisseurs and Dads looking to satisfy their sweet tooth. Frozen Pints flavors can be found in the freezer section at over 100 retail and restaurant locations in the metro Atlanta and is now available Macon, Peachtree City, Suwanee, Woodstock and Athens.  For more information about Frozen Pints Craft Beer Ice Cream and where to purchase, visit www.frozenpints.com. 

Cypress Street Pint and Plate – Dad’s Eat Free on Father’s Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
With an impressive beer menu and upscale pub grub that will leave him wanting more, grab Dad and head to Cypress Street Pint and Plate for Father’s Day brunch on the patio. Any diner that brings Dad in for brunch on Sunday, June 16, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. will receive his meal on the house. So, don’t worry about picking up the check, Cypress Street Pint and Plate has your back. Cypress Street is located at 817 West Peachtree St NE Ste. E125 Atlanta, GA 30308. For more information, please visit www.cypressbar.com.

P’cheen – Complimentary Old Fashioned Cocktail for Dads, 12:30 p.m. 

Celebrate Dad this Father’s Day at P’cheen, a modern moonshine bar, located in the Old Fourth Ward. Throughout the day and evening, all Dads will receive one complimentary Old Fashioned cocktail to enjoy with their meals. Limit one per person. P’cheen is located at 701-5 Highland Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30312. For more information, visit www.pcheen.com.

Cucina Asellina – POP! Brunch with Unlimited Bloody Marys for Dads, 12:30 to 4 p.m.
If Dad loves modern Italian cuisine, a friendly-atmosphere and all the Absolut bacon Bloody Marys he can drink, then Cucina Asellina’s Father’s Day POP! Brunch this Sunday, June 16 will not disappoint. DJ Dillion will provide the soundtrack for this celebratory day as Dads are invited to sit back, relax and enjoy bottomless Bloody Marys and Chef Montobbio’s new brunch menu. Cucina Asellina will also have bottomless mimosas and bellinis available for all guests. Cucina Asellina is located at the 12th & Midtown district at 1075 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309. For more information, visit www.asellina.com.

STK – Complimentary Bell Meade Bourbon Cocktail for Dads with Dinner, 5:30 p.m. 
Atlanta’s sexiest steakhouse is celebrating Dads this Father’s Day with a complimentary Bell Meade Bourbon Cocktail with their dinner on Sunday, June 16. Offering a vibrant dining experience, STK has become known for serving exceptional steaks (available in small, medium and large cuts), its signature cocktail menu, and exceptional service.  STK is located at the 12th & Midtown district at 1075 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309. For more information, visit www.stkhouse.com.

Diesel Filling Station – 5-Year Anniversary Bash, 12 p.m.

Celebrating five years of success, the crew at Diesel Filling Station is ready to host an all day extravaganza this Sunday, June 16, featuring frosty brews, delicious eats, drink specials, music and more. Dads that love a great sports bar, mouthwatering burgers and craft beer are invited to take part in the anniversary shenanigans that kick off at noon and will be among the first to try a rare cask of Monday Night Brewing Company's FuMan Brew made by owner Justin Haynie.  The celebration would not be complete without a few tunes to set the mood, so DJ Shoe will provide the soundtrack for the anniversary festivities. In typical Diesel fashion, Haynie and his staff will give Diesel regulars and newbies alike the chance to dunk their wryly crew in a dunk tank throughout the party, so start warming up those arms! Diesel is located at 870 North Highland Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306. For more information, visit www.dieselatlanta.com. 

The Albert – Dinner for Dads - New Holland Brewing Spirit and Beer Pairing, Monday, June 17, 7 p.m. 
Dad likes to relax on Sundays? No to worry, because Inman Park’s favorite neighborhood pub, The Albert is offering a special four-course "Dinner for Dads" on Monday, June 17 beginning at 5 p.m. The perfect gift for cocktail and beer loving dads, executive chef Shaun Whitmer has created a delicious $35 pairing menu with dads in mind that begins with a New Holland gin cocktail and heirloom tomato jam, pimento cheese and bacon crostini. For the second course, Whitmer has paired a smoked kale Caesar salad with a New Holland whiskey; and the third course introduces the steakhouse diner burger with mushrooms, onions and béarnaise sauce matched to a New Holland craft beer. Finally, to top it off, the fourth course dessert pairing features a bacon apple pie with cheddar cheese and beer and spirit cocktail blend. Limited space is available. The Albert is located at 918 Austin Avenue in Inman Park. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.thealbertatlanta.com. 

Del Frisco’s Grille

Celebrate dad by treating him to a festive Father’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. For a dinnertime feast honoring dad, opt for the veal meatloaf with hand-mashed potatoes or mesquite-smoked pork chop with creamy grits. Toast dad with a signature cocktail or decadent dessert. For more information and to make your reservation, visit www.delfriscosgrille.com or call 404.537.2828.

Village Tavern

This Father’s Day, Village Tavern will serve dinner all day long! Dad can choose from delectable dishes such as steak n’ fries,cowboy chicken and grilled meatloaf. Selective brunch items will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. including Tavern brunch specialties, Benedicts, omelets, waffles, French toast, muffins and bagels. www.villagetavern.com

CinéBistro at Town Brookhaven

Serving brunch in bed is getting too over-done, so why not have brunch while watching the latest flick at CinéBistro at Town Brookhaven? On Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, dad 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 dad 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. 

Ocean Prime

Dads these days, they do it all. How will you ever repay him? Celebrate dad with a gift he is sure to love and treat him to a delectable meal at Ocean Prime! Dad will savor executive chef Jason Shelley’s prime beef and seafood offerings paired with itsWine Spectator-honored wine selections and award-winning cocktails. Let him relax with the whiskey clover, composed of Gentleman Jack whiskey, Hennessy VS, honey water and fresh lemon and orange or the cucumber gimlet handcrafted with Bombay Sapphire gin, muddled fresh cucumber and hand-squeezed lime. Save room for dessert and indulge in the chocolate peanut butter pie, blueberry lemon cheesecake or white chocolate key lime tart. This Father’s Day, give him the gift of gourmet. www.oceanprimeatlanta.com

One Flew South

Traveling with dad on Father’s Day? This Sunday, June 16, treat the old man to One Flew South in Terminal E for a menu of hearty and satisfying dishes from chef Duane Nutter, the perfect start (or finish) to any Father’s Day travels. If you’re missing the big grill out, try a Concourse “E” Burger (½ lb. Kobe, 16 goat cheese & shitake mushroom spread, frisée, tomatoes, pickles, five spice fries) or enjoy a Dirty South (meatloaf sandwich, over easy egg, Duane's BBQ sauce, Benton's bacon, Texas toast), Thyme Roasted Pork Belly (18 black-eyed pea & arugula salad, parsnip puree, blackberry-onion marmalade) or fresh sushi. Cheers to all those years of fatherly wisdom with an ice cold beer or a Classic 1895 (10 old forester bourbon, sugar, bitters, twist). For additional information and menus, visit www.oneflewsouthatl.com.

Cool Beer Stuff for Father’s Day!

Hook Pops up and show him love through brews!

Hey, it’s the weekend and some of ya just got paid. Get your shopping on for Father’s Day with everything from titanium-laced sunglasses serving as bottle openers to an awesome deal on one of the best beer festivals in the South, Hotoberfest, a sweeeeeet SweetWater beer cooler, a butterfly knife top popper, free pints given out by ATL restaurants, a chance to win a trip to Belgium! 

And this is only the first installment!

Now let's do this...

 $20 tix to HOToberfest Beer Festival? Friggin' cheap!

First, be one of the 100 folks to grab $20 tickets to one of the best beer festivals in the South, HOToberfest. My homeys and HOToberfest founders Alan, Tryon, and Denise hit me up and wanted to run this exclusive deal on my site first, so I had to show them—and you—love. It's in Atlanta and all the info is right here, so you better be there. Come on, more than 200 different beers in the fall? A no-brainer!

Chill out with SweetWater Brewery's 24-pack cooler

SweetWater Brewery is kickin’ major fishtail in the Southeast, (the number one selling microbrewery in fact), and now they have this slick 24-pack cooler so you can pack it with the brews that make them the big fish! Check out their other hippie-inspired gear in their Schwag Shop too.

Kickass Sunglasses that open bottles!

Kickstarter’s site (www.kickstarter.com) is an ingenious way to get start-ups funding around the world, and I received an email from some cool cats who are making JackHawk 9000 Sunglasses— Risky Business-looking shades that serve as bottle openers! I mean, come on, they have arms made from unbreakable, aerospace grade titanium. And the lenses? They say, “We picked the highest quality polarized lenses available. They provide the greatest solar protection (filtering out UVA/UVB/UVC light and blue light up to 400nm) and are coated with Iradium to reduce glare and improve scratch resistance. The hinges were designed to meld metal to metal and are vacuum welded to the arms, so they won't break.”

See what I'm sayin'?

Take Pops to Belgium thanks to Affligem Brewery!

Or at least try to get this sick poring tray and glasses.

Thanks to DRAFT Magazine, the awesome beer Affligem, and Visit Flanders, there is the possibility for a lucky person to win a trip for two to Belgium, while 200 other winners will score an exclusive Affligem (pronounced Aff-li-gem with a hard “g”) pouring tray including the slick glassware (pictured). All you have to do is watch this video, complete the entry form, and answer the question Bart Simpson could answer.

Winners are selected randomly and the contest ends July 16, 2012. Good luck!

Spread wings with this Butterfly Bottle Opener!

Pop one for Pops like Two Bit from The Outsiders!

There is not much say except this has got to look cool when you open a bottle with this gadget! 

Two Bit from The Outsiders is the guy I think about whenever “butterfly” comes up. He made that knife so damn cool! (If you don’t know who I am talking about, you had a loser English teach since you weren't assigned to read that classic book by S.E. Hinton., let alone show you the flick with one of the most ultimate all-star casts you will every see.)  Anyway, here’s the link courtesy of Gizmodo.com.

Feed Dad and they'll kick in a pint...or three!

Last but not least, Dad has to eat, right? Here are some eateries that are feeding bellies and offering pints for free! God bless ‘em!

Grill Specials, Free Pints and more for all Dad’s at TWO urban licks!

TWO urban licks is hosting “Dad’s Day Off” this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17th! Give your Dad a relaxing day away from the grill and let TWO do all the work. Chef Cameron Thompson will offer added grill specials, straight from TWO’s acclaimed rotisserie, alongside TWO’s regular menu to give Dad a Father’s Day worthy feast. TWO will also offer a complimentary pint to every Dad as a token of appreciation. Bring the family and enjoy! For more information visit twourbanlicks.com or call 404.522.4622.

Free Pint for all Dad’s at TAP!

Join TAP this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17th, where Dad’s will enjoy a free pint! TAP will be offering all Dads, dining with their families, a complimentary pint all day long to celebrate! Bring your family to celebrate. Make your reservation today! For more information visit tapat1180.com or call404.347.2220.

Celebrate Father's Day at  Murphy's

Come to Murphy’s this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17th, to enjoy our hearty brunch dishes that are the perfect way to dote on Dad!  Feast on dishes such as our Corned Beef Hash, Chilaquiles or the Murphy's Burger. The celebration will continue with 'Big Daddy' dinner specials that are sure to delight, starting at 5 p.m. For more information visit murphys-atlanta-restaurant.com or call 404.872.0904.  Reservations encouraged for dinner.

FLIP this Father’s Day

Show Dad how much you love him; treat him to FLIP this Father’s Day! To celebrate, FLIP will be offering a Rib Eye Burger N’ Beer combo to all Dads. For just $14 Dad can enjoy this FLIP Burger topped with Slow Cooked Prime Rib, B-1 Steak Sauce, Spicy Arugula and Horseradish Foam alongside his choice of any of FLIP’s draft beer selections. This Burger N’ Beer combo will be offered all day long, and at both the Howell Mill & Buckhead locations, on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17^th. For more information, visit flipburgerboutique.com.

Brew and a Dog for Dad at HD1

What better way to celebrate Dear Ol’ Dad, than with a Dog and a Brew Combo. For $8, enjoy the Red Haute Dog (Brisket Chili, Pimento Jack, Sweet Onion) with any Avery Brewery Can. Choose one of the following options from this Boulder Brewery…Joe’s American Pilsner, India Pale Ale, Ellie’s Brown Ale or the White Rascal.

Visit hd1restaurant.com

Phone: 404-815-1127.

Look for more Father’s Day hook ups next week!

On the outro, here’s “Be A Father To Your Child” by Ed O.G. and Da Bulldogs!

Cheers!

Ale

Ale Sharpton’s 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide!

The Kisai Rogue SR2 Wood Watch is pretty pimp, yes?

Hook dad up with a gift he’ll actually appreciate!

Once again, it’s on! Here is the 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide and I have some super cool stuff that you should consider hooking up the daddies throughout Atlanta, GA and beyond! From going shopping at the always hip Westside Provisions District in Georgia’s capital, to Tokyo Flash space-age watches, Spa Sydell massage packages, and brew kits, I have a lot for you to choose from below! So don’t blow the dust off that paisley tie you found in the back of your closet. Instead, check out what I have on the roster and actually get a genuine smile from the man you care a lot about. Thank me later. Ha!

Make pops a Soundfreaq

I’m a hip hop head, and thought this was a kickass gift, Soundfreaq’s Limited Edition Wireless Speaker ‘Boom Freaq’ Designed by The Novogratz . For any dad who digs beats, here are the deets! (Did you check out my rhyme?)

“Just in time for Father’s Day, Boom Freaq, a customized version of Soundfreaq’s award-winning speaker, Sound Stack, is now available for purchase on Soundfreaq.com for $350.

Designed by HGTV’s husband-and-wife duo, Robert and Cortney Novogratz, Boom Freaq will take dad back to his roots, while still offering today's convenience of wireless streaming. The limited edition speaker combines The Novogratz’ unique design concept with Soundfreaq’s award winning Bluetooth wireless speaker, which was named "Gear of the Year" by WIRED Magazine.

Sound Stack allows users to stream music wirelessly from any Bluetooth compatibledevice including iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android and Blackberry. Sound Stack is also built with a 30-pin dock and as a new added feature, Boom Freaq will include a Lightning connector adapter, allowing users to dock and charge Apple Lightning devices.”

Hit up www.soundfreaq.com

Make dad a true Gentleman!

Get a bottle or two of Gentleman Jack and Jack Daniel's Single Barrel engraved with a message of your choice. Now that’s making him a true Gentleman. Looky here:

As you know, Father's Day is approaching. The Order of Gentlemen believes this to be one of the most important holidays of the year. After all, one day for a lifetime of lessons is hardly a hard bargain. So what do you get the man who gave you everything? While a bottle of Gentleman Jack is clearly a worthy gift, this year we're giving you the opportunity to do one better.

To honor the man who made you a gentleman (or gentlewoman), we're offering our friends complimentary engraving for bottles of Gentleman Jack, as well as Jack Daniel's Single Barrel for a select time.

To obtain a custom engraved bottle, please purchase a bottle of Gentleman Jack (750ML-1.75L Sizes) or Jack Daniel's Single Barrel (750ML Size Only) at your favorite local retailer and bring it to our offices (address listed below) for complimentary engraving:

Brown-Forman

(In the Northpark Office Complex)

1200 Abernathy Road, Bldg 600

Suite 100

Atlanta, GA 30328

Please plan to drop-off and pick-up your bottle between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. CST according to the following schedule:

Drop-Off Dates: Fri. June 7, 2013, or Wed. June 12, 2013

Pick-Up Dates: Mon. June 10, 2013 , or Fri. June 14, 2013

For additional details, please contact (770)399-1370.

Father's Day BBQ at Four Seasons!

Keep it classy, but still make things finger-lickin'! Four Season is the front runner for that! Here's the scoop:

Father's Day is around the corner, make it one to remember at the Four Seasons Hotel Father's Day BBQ. Dad will indulge in an all-you-can eat lavish spread including burgers, lobster and ribs, hot off the Big Green Egg, while sipping on bottomless beer and Bloody Marys. The whole family will enjoy the one-of-a kind slushy station and activities like corn hole and ladder ball.

Give the gift of relaxation as dad spends the afternoon enjoying his favorite foods, listening to live music and enjoying the view of Atlanta's midtown skyline from the Four Season's Fourth Floor Terrace! For reservations call (404) 253-3840.

$79 pp includes bottomless draft beer and Bloody Mary bar / $70 without alcohol / $30 children 6 - 12 / children under 5 complimentary

Father's Day BBQ is available on Sunday, June 16 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Fourth Floor Terrace | Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta | 75 Fourteenth Street, Atlanta, GA 30309

  

Have dad tell time Tokyo Flash Japan style!

Simply put, these watches straight from Japan are nuts! Once you figure out how to tell time their way, pops will freak people out, trust me! Check it:

Tokyoflash Japan has just released its first two wooden watch designs, Kisai Rogue SR2 Wood and Kisai Stencil Wood.

Kisai Rogue SR2 Wood: Bright enough to get you noticed but subtle enough to keep you looking cool. The Rogue SR2 LCD watch, made from a combination of maple and sandal wood, presents the time through a circle of connecting blocks. Features time, alarm and LED backlighting.

Kisai Stencil Wood: An update on the popular Stencil watch, this limited edition design is made from natural wood with a genuine leather wrist band. Visually artistic, the colored LCD display shows the time in negative space, a technique that appears cryptic at first but is actually very simple to read. Features time, date and alarm.

Now dad can be a brewmaster!

Midwest Supplies is one of the largest retail homebrew and winemaking supply shops in the country, so hurry up and get a kit for pops. If you think it won’t arrive in time, just show him the receipt on Father’s Day and he will be happy, trust me! Here’s the pitch:

This year, home brew kits from Midwest Supplies are letting you be the brew master. Enjoy Lemon Coriander Weiss while lounging on your deck, Honey Weizen while hanging out by the grill or Raspberry Wheat while relaxing out in the sun. A fully-stocked inventory of quality equipment and a wide selection of fresh ingredients for both beer brewing and winemaking

Knowledgeable employees with years of experience willing to share advice and answer questions through a toll-free help line.

Be sure to check out their wheat beer recipes for the summer and their full selection of beer making kits. I ordered the Hop Head Double IPA. What are you getting? 

Order here: Midwest Supplies. 

Loosen pops up at Spa Sydell

I have yet to meet anyone who has turned down a massage, especially a father!!! Check out these tension-relieving packages that will do him and you a favor! Take him to Spa Sydell for some serious wooooosaaaaah!

Dad’s hard work, late nights and long days deserve recognition and appreciation from those closest to him, and Spa Sydell is offering an exclusive menu of pop-pampering packages just in time for Father’s Day. Send dad in to experience one of the many great spa escapes:

My Man

Dad will enjoy a 90-minute massage with heated stones to relieve knots and sore muscles. Designed to address the unique needs of a man’s hands and nails, the signature Gentleman’s Manicure completes the experience.

$150

Man of the Hour

Dad will feel like the “Man of the Hour” as he enjoys a 30-Minute Massage with a focus on the head, neck and shoulders followed by a Gentleman’s Fast Facial that is tailored to the specific needs of men’s skin.

$100

Bad Boy

For dads in need of more serious grooming, Spa Sydell offers the Bad Boy package that includes a specially priced series of three chest wax services for $94.50 or three back wax services for just $116. This package will keep dad beach ready all summer long!

Sports Dad

For the sports enthusiast or workout fanatic dad, Spa Sydell is offering the Sports Dad package. Dads will experience a signature Athletic Performance Massage during which an expert massage therapist guides guests through a passive stretching series designed to encourage relaxation, increase flexibility and improve range of motion. Following the massage, dads will enjoy a Sports Pedicure and Gentleman’s Manicure to complete the package.

$160

Executive Dad

Dad will enjoy a day of pampering from head to toe without the frills as he experiences pure relaxation with a 90-minute massage and a 60-minute Gentleman’s Facial and Manicure as well as a Sport’s Pedicure.

$280

Westside Provisions District brings it, too!

 

I love the burgeoning Westside Provisions District (1100-1210 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30318) and dads will too after seeing these cool gifts to offer. Here's some info:

Celebrate Father’s Day the Westside way and surprise Dad with the “really good stuff.” Instead of the typical tie, add a few designer duds to his wardrobe from A-list retailers Sid Mashburn, Billy Reid, or newcomers Jack Spade and Steven Alan. If a Father’s Day feast is what Dad craves, treat him to one of the District’s renowned restaurants, such as Abattoir or Bacchanalia. For a special meal prepared at home, be sure to visit specialty foods haven Star Provisions to stock up on gourmet items, cheeses, meats, seafood and sweets. (1198 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30318, www.starprovisions.com) Also shop for their Ted Baker London collection for the essentials of every man’s survival kit – a sharp stainless steel hip flask and a set of playing cards housed in a sleek leather case.  Add in a thermos, leather camera case and ball and roller pen set, and he’ll be the best accessorized (and most well-prepared) pop on the block. Indulge his inner grill master with a sturdy waxed apron from Birdkage, Brooklyn, complete with a care kit.

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Happy Father's Day to all who deserve it! (Not the deadbeats. Ha!)

Cheers!

Ale