Midtown Review: Spice Market

Today for lunch I tried out Spice Market in the W Hotel Midtown. This was my first experience eating lunch or any meal for that matter at a hotel when I wasn't staying in it. I never understood why people would eat at a hotel restaurant when they aren't on vacation or guests of the hotel. You would have to valet your car or park your car in the expensive garage, find your way through a huge hotel to just have lunch, deal with the array of hotel guests that you may run into, and many more reasons I formulated in my head as to why I would never eat a meal at a hotel when I am not staying there. So despite all of these premonitions, I gave Spice Market a try today. Once again, I took my favorite lunch date (my dad) to experience this sure to be adventure with me. We pulled up to the W Hotel and since my dad has one broken foot we did valet. The valet guys were great! When we told them we were just getting lunch, they said don't worry about the valet charge "we will take care of it." I love those words. We walked into the hotel and immediately noticed the large Spice Market sign. Surprisingly, the hotel was not crowded at all. No busy guests to have to weave through. We were pleasantly greeted at Spice Market and had incredible service. The manager Christopher Gunn was wonderful. He explained the menu to us and answered all of our questions! I ordered their Bento Box with the Chicken and Coconut Milk Soup, Market Green Salad with Radishes, Cherry Tomatoes and Sesame Seed Vinaigrette, Chicken Skewers with Lime Dipping Sauce, Vietnamese Chicken Curry, Brown Rice, and Green Tea Icecream. (Yes, ALL of this comes in one Bento Box! Ridiculous right?!) My dad ordered a Bento Box as well but with Lamb Satay with Sweet Soy, Salmon in a Lemongrass Peanut and Noodle Broth with Herb Salad, and Sorbet. Before the meal even comes they bring out these crispy tortilla lookin "chips" that are ADDICTING. It comes with this spicy tomato salsa stuff that is ADDICTING as well. Seriously I can't even count how many refills we got on this before the meal came. Our meal came out (probably after about a 15 minute wait) and looked delicious. To start off with, the Chicken and Coconut Milk Soup. Ok, you know from my previous posts that I am a REALLY picky eater.... so when I saw this on the menu I thought I would taste it to be nice, but it would be disgusting. So I tasted it, and LOVED IT. This soup had some of the most packed flavor in one spoonful that I have ever had!! The salad was interesting in a good way. Very different and once again LOTS of flavor packed into a small dish. The chicken skewers were spicy to me (but then again I think mild wings are spicy) but had so much flavor. And finally, I have never had a chicken curry that I have really liked. The flavor of curry is not one I personally crave, but the chicken curry at Spice Market was delicious and I ate ALL of it. Everything for lunch was PACKED with flavor! Lots and lots of flavor! It was so good! And to top of this perfect lunch, they had sorbet and green tea icecream for dessert served in cute little boxes. I liked the sorbet but my personal favorite was the green tea icecream! Seriously the best green tea icecream I have ever had. This is going to cause me trouble cause now I am going to crave it and want to walk over there for dessert... I wonder if they do green tea icecream to go orders?!? Overall the food at Spice Market surpassed my expectations and changed all my prior ideas on hotel restaurants. I would 100% recommend going to Spice Market for lunch...even when you aren't a hotel guest!

Midtown Event: "Open That Bottle Night"

ATLANTA RESTAURANTS REMOVE CORKAGE FEES
FOR “OPEN THAT BOTTLE NIGHT”
Midtown and Downtown Restaurants Make it Easy to Savor Special Wine with Fine Food

On Saturday, February 27, people across America will be celebrating Open That Bottle Night by gathering with family and friends to uncork that extraordinary bottle of wine that has been saved for special occasions. Since there is no better way to enjoy a good bottle of wine with good food, several local restaurants in Atlanta are offering guests the opportunity to sip, savor and share their special wines over a quality meal by waiving their corkage fees on this evening only.
Nationally acclaimed restaurant Pacci Ristorante is waiving their $35 corkage fee for any wines they do not carry on Open That Bottle Night and is also giving guests the chance to recycle their wine corks and receive wine discounts as a result with their “Cork to Fork” promotion. In partnership with ReCORK America, Pacci is asking patrons to bring in real corks from home and to buy a bottle of wine with their dinner to obtain more corks for reuse. The restaurant will deduct 2 percent off the total bill for every cork brought in up to a maximum of 20% off. This offer is limited to natural cork wine closures only, and does not include plastic or metal closures. Wine cork closures are 100 percent natural, biodegradable and renewable, so this is a great way for Atlantans to embrace more sustainable living practices. Pacci Ristorante is located at 866 West Peachtree Street NW, adjacent to Hotel Palomar in Midtown. For more information about Pacci, call 678-412-2402 or visit http://www.pacciatlanta.com/.

For a more casual experience on Open That Bottle Night, the Midtown location of Marlow’s Tavern, a well-known neighborhood restaurant that takes American tavern fare to the next level, is an excellent place to celebrate. The restaurant never charges corkage fees and is located in Midtown at 950 West Peachtree Street, 404-815-0323. For more information about Marlow’s Tavern, visit http://www.marlowstavern.com/.

Spice Market, located at the W Hotel in Midtown, is waiving their $15 corkage fee on Open That Bottle Night so guests can enjoy Southeast Asian inspired cuisine with their special wine selections. Spice Market is located in the W Hotel Midtown at 188 14th Street, NE. Restaurant guests will receive validated valet parking at a reduced rate of $6 per car daily. Complimentary self parking is also offered in the Colony Square Parking Deck located directly west of the hotel entrance on the corner of 14th St and Juniper Street after 6 p.m. daily. For more information, call 404-724-2550 or visit http://www.spicemarketatlanta.com/.

For exceptional dining in the heart of Atlanta, Ray’s in the City offers diners the freshest seafood, finest cuts of meat, unparalleled service and no corkage fees for guests. The restaurant is located in Downtown Atlanta at 240 Peachtree Street, NW; 404-524-9224. For more information on Ray’s Restaurants, visit http://www.raysrestaurants.com/.

Open That Bottle Night was created by Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher in the year 2000, and it has been celebrated every year since then. For more information and ideas for ways to celebrate, visit http://www.openthatbottlenight.com/.

(Thank you to Mandy Sewell from Melissa Libby PR for this event information. Sign up for the Atlanta Dish at www.melissalibbypr.com)

Midtown Review: PIE 950

My excitement has been building and building about PIE 950 ever since I heard they were opening in Plaza Midtown. So FINALLY I got a chance to try them for lunch! Let's just say my excitement was at a high level (since pizza is one of my favorite foods) so my expectations were through the roof! I'll just start off by saying that I am so disappointed. I mean it was "alright" but it just could have been sooo good!! The restaurant itself is designed like an Italian Pizzeria and is beautiful! Two stories with spiral staircases bring so much life into this little pizzeria. PIE 950 has some lunch specials that they offer including one slice, pie salad and a drink for $6.99, or you can get two slices and a drink for $6.99, and finally you can choose to get one slice, pie salad, and a gourmet milkshake for $9.95. I myself chose the 2 slices of pepperoni and my favorite lunch date, my dad, ordered a meatball slice with the pie salad. We only waited about 10 minutes until are food came out! The "salad" (I guess that is what you would call it) was hmmm whats the word.... "Interesting" to be nice. Definitely not like any salad I have ever had before. I wouldn't order this salad again though. We each had one bite to try it, both shook our heads, and pushed it away. My pepperoni pizza looked very promising. The slices were all golden with cheese and thick cut, crispy pepperoni on top. It looked like a pretty picture.... just don't turn the pizza over! The bottom was pretty much burnt to crisp! What a tease.... The black "crisp" wasn't complimentary to the pizza at all! It was really hard to enjoy the flavors of the pizza when all you could taste was smoke. I'm hoping these were the only bad slices in the whole restaurant that just happened to land on our plates (yeah right). Other than the smoke pizza, the service was wonderful! Definitely great place to grab lunch if you only have a certain amount of time. We were in and out in 30 minutes (even though the pizza looked as if it had cooked for 2 hours). The menu looks incredible and if you are brave enough, even though not recommended, you can give this place a chance especially if you enjoy the taste of a smoky grill in your mouth.

BAKESHOP Dessert Bar Launches

While at the incredible media luncheon that I was so excited to be invited to, Hannah from Concentrics spoke to me about the new Dessert Bar that Bakeshop is launching. Everyone has those nights where they go to a great dinner with a loved one or close friends. You are having such a great time that you want to continue your amazing night somewhere else. Maybe you are not in the mood to go out to a bar or club, but you definitely do not want to just go home after dinner. Bakeshop's new dessert bar now provides you with an alternative. $20 at Bakeshop on a Saturday night gives you 3 plated desserts with 3 complimentary cordials. They even will allow you to bring your own wine! This idea is genious! What a fun night to share with a loved one or even with a few girlsfriends after a great dinner! You can choose 1 plated dessert from EACH category including: Silky Chocolate, Sweet Fruit, Melt in your Mouth Custard. A la carte option available! Order a dessert from any one category for $5.00. Come to BAKESHOP to enjoy after dinner or pick up a few to go!

More information at http://www.concentricsrestaurants.com/

Mardi Gras In Midtown

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HEY, IF YOU WEAR A MASK TO THE MASQUERADE, NO ONE WILL KNOW THAT'S YOU PUTTING AWAY ALL THAT RA SUSHI ON FAT TUESDAY!
Is somebody going to snap a picture of that masked group devouring those Hot Mess rolls (yes, the "It's A Hot Mess" Flickr contest is in full swing) along with a few $5 Hur "RA" canes at RA Sushi's Fat Tuesday Mardi "RA" Masquerade Ball? Costumes and masks make for intriguing photos and might win the wearer a prize when costume judge Baton Bob, Atlanta's own "Ambassador of Mirth," picks the winner of a $100 RA gift certificate and other prize winners. RA has a whole slew of carnivale beverage specials lined up to go with those Hur "RA" canes including $5 TY KU cocktails, $2 hot sake, $3 domestic beer and more. Mardi "RA" starts at 8 p.m. on February 16 and parties on until closing with DJ Krillz's rock and roll, hip hop and Top 40 dance spins.
RA Sushi: 1080 Peachtree Street at 1010 Midtown; 404-267-0114.

SAINTS ALIVE! MARDI GRAS IS FLOWING FOR SIX WEEKS DURING MARLOW'S "BAYOU 'N BOURBON" CELEBRATION!
As Fat Tuesday shimmies in on February 16, Marlow's Tavern rolls out "Bayou 'n Bourbon," a six-week-long party on the menu rollicking with Deep South eats and libations that will set your inner Cajun free. Fat Tuesday night hoopla features the new menu, drink specials, a raffle drawing, party favors and a festive night of Bayou music. Take a look at the "Bayou 'n Bourbon" menu specials, and you'll see why Marlow's Executive Chef/Co-Founder John Metz anticipates lots of happy guests. Crescent City inspirations include roast chicken and shrimp gumbo ($6); fiery crawfish fondue served with crispy pita chips ($9); the "N.O. Style" po' boy that piles tempura-battered shrimp and crawfish, sweet slaw, lettuce and tomato on a soft Cuban roll with a douse of smoked chili cream ($10); and the bayou burger that heaps cheddar, crawdads, lettuce, tomato, red onion and house-made Creole mustard atop an andouille sausage and fresh ground beef burger ($10). Pecan-crusted Georgia Mountain trout with dirty rice, fresh spinach and red pepper crawfish cream ($14); deconstructed jambalaya ($13); and the sweet Bourbon Street ribeye, blackened then glazed with Maker's Mark ($25) provide three more entrée options. For dessert, there's honey bourbon bread pudding with vanilla crème brûlée, soaked ciabatta and a splash of Maker's Mark ($6). Marlow's New Orleans-style drinks (and they wish they had these on Bourbon Street) include Marlow's Sazerac, made with Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Obsello absinthe and whiskey barrel-aged bitters ($9); Ramos gin fizz, shaking up Plymouth gin, house-made sour, light cream and orange flower water ($7); the Cajun cosmo of Absolut Mango and Peppar, cranberry, triple sec and fresh lime ($8); and Abita Jockamo ($4), an IPA that tames those spicy dishes.
Marlow's also is looking to fatten the coffers of the Atlanta Community Food Bank (AFCB)! Starting on Fat Tuesday and running throughout the Marlow's "Bayou 'n Bourbon" promotion, you can add a donation for the ACFB to your tab. Every donation of $1 or more earns a bounce-back card of $5 off your next $15 Marlow's Tavern purchase.
Marlow's Tavern: Alpharetta at 3719 Old Alabama Road, 770-475-1800; Kennesaw at 745 Chastain Road, NW, 770-425-8777; Midtown at 950 West Peachtree Street, 404-815-0323; Vinings at 2355 Cumberland Parkway, 770-432-2526; Northlake at 4156 LaVista Road, 678-987-1197; and Duluth at 1950 Satellite Boulevard, 770-622-2033.

Midtown Week: 1.15.10 - 1.21.10

THIS HAS BEEN UPDATED AS OF 2/28/2013 -> http://www.everythingmidtownatlanta.blogspot.com/2013/02/midtown-atlanta-restaurant-specials.html

*MONDAY*

::Steamhouse Lounge - $10 One Pound Crab Dinner; Every Monday is our Snow Crab Special (One pound of snow crab legs, corn on the cob, coleslaw, and garlic cheese toast) for $10. 404.233.7980 http://www.steamhouselounge.com/

::Tijuana Garage - Muchas Gracias Monday

::Baraonda Cafe Italiano - 15 Bottles of Wine for $15. 5:00 PM-10:30 PM

::Shout - $10 All-U-Can-Eat Sushi Lunch. 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

::Twisted Taco - 50% Off All Food, $3 Beer, and Other Drink Specials. 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

::Veni Vidi Vici- $4 Bar Selections including $4 Marsala Shrimp or Ricotta Gnocchi. 4:30 PM-6:30 PM

::Cypress Street Pint and Plate - Monday 20 cent wings 7-11pm :: Appetizers are half price from 5PM - 7PM.

::Olive Bistro - $6.99 Lunch Combo. 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

::Flying Biscuit Midtown - Free Kid's Meal with Adult Meal Purchase. 4:00 PM-7:00 PM

::Ra Sushi - 1/2 Off Sushi and Appetizers. 3:00 PM-7:00 PM::Silk Restaurant - $8.00 Rice Bowl Lunch Specials 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

::Gordon Biersch Brewery - $4.95 appetizer specials from 4-7PM and 10PM-close.

:: Lupe Taqueria - Three tacos with two sides for $11

::Zocalo - 5-10pm $5 House Margaritas

::Peasant Bistro - All You Can Eat Mussels Night for $15; With A Bottomless Glass Of Wine $20

::Blake's - Industry Night - Full Menu served 'till 10pm! Drag on The Edge Show at 11pm

::Shout - $10 All You Can Eat Tapas

::La Tavola - Molto Monday! $10 for a plate of housemade pasta!

::Hudson Grille - $5 Burgers; 1/2 Priced Appetizers after 11pm

::Mellow Mushroom - Trivia Night! Pizza and Beer Specials!

::Room at Twelve - Georgia Round Table of Mixology from 4 to 11 pm Order any drink and the mixologist will teach you how to make it. 404.418.1250 http://www.roomattwelve.com/

::Melting Pot - Wine Down with 50% OFF Select Bottles of Wine! Promotions are not valid with any other offer. Not valid on holidays or special events. Subject to change without notice. 404-389-0099 http://www.meltingpot.com/

*TUESDAY*

::Einsteins - 1/2 price bottle wine all day

::Marlow's Tavern - $2 Tuesdays with $2 tacos and $2 beers

::Steamhouse Lounge - $1 Beers All Night::The Highlander - All You Can Eat Crab Legs for $19.95

::Twisted Taco - 1/2 off Quesadillas, 50% Off All Food, $3 Beer, and Other Drink Specials. 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

::Tijuana Garage - 8:30-10:30pm Team Trivia

::Little Azio - Pastafest! Any pasta $6.99!

::Uncle Julio's Mexican Food- Appetizer of The Day: Queso Flameado con Chorizo

::Park Tavern - $1 Draft Beer (When It Rains, They Pour)

::Shout - $10 All-U-Can-Eat Sushi Lunch. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM; 1/2 off Wine

::Baraonda Cafe Italiano - 15 Bottles of Wine for $15. 5:00 PM-10:30 PM

::Veni Vidi Vici - $4 Bar Selections Including $4 Marsala Shrimp or Ricotta Gnocchi. 4:30 PM-6:30 PM

::Dogwood Restaurant - 3 Course Dinner Plate for $25 - Half roasted chicken with natural jus, new potatoes, asparagus

::Cypress Street Pint and Plate - $1 Mini - Burgers - Appetizers are half price from 5PM - 7PM.; Cypress Street Beer Geek Tuesdays

::Olive Bistro - $6.99 Lunch Combo. 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

::Flying Biscuit Midtown - Free Kid's Meal with Adult Meal Purchase. 4:00 PM-7:00 PM

::Halo - $3 Bubbly and Champagne Cocktails. 5:00 PM-3:00 AM::Ra Sushi - 1/2 Off Sushi and Appetizers. 3:00 PM-7:00 PM

::Silk Restaurant - $8.00 Rice Bowl Lunch Specials 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

::Gordon Biersch Brewery - $4.95 appetizer specials from 4-7PM and 10PM-close

::Lupe Taqueria - Three tacos with two sides for $11

::Vortex Bar and Grill - Poker 8pm

::Nickiemoto's - Dollar Sushi All Day; 4-7pm 50% off Dumplings

::Blake's - 1/2 price appetizers ALL DAY! Trivia @ 9pm

::Nook - Free team trivia at 8:30pm

::Loca Luna - All You Can Eat Tapas for $15

::Trivia anyone? Tuesday night is the night for it! Try Midtown spots The Nook, On Piedmont Park, Ri Ra Irish Pub - Atlanta, Publik Atlanta, Blake's On The Park...all hosting trivia tonight and every Tuesday night!

::Atmosphere Restaurant - $25 3 Course Menu

::Hollywood Tans - Tingle Tuesdays - 15% off all Hollywood Tans brand tingle or blush bottles and packets! 404-249-7377 http://www.hollywoodtansatlanta.com/midtown.htm

::Silk - Buy one entree get 2nd half off lunch and dinner

::Publik Draft House -Tuesday Night Trivia at 8pm

::Rira Irish Pub - Trivia Tuesday - Use Your Noggin And Have A Laugh! 404.477.1700 http://www.rira.com/

*WEDNESDAY*

::Steamhouse Lounge - $5 Dozen Oysters

::Gordon Biersch - $1 off lagers all day! Pair that with a $10 lunch or happy hour! Also $4.95 appetizer specials from 4-7PM and 10PM-close.

::Twisted Taco - Karaoke Wednesdays! Buy 1 get 1 FREE appetizers! $4 margaritas!! Eat, Drink, Get Twisted!! 50% Off All Food, $3 Beer, and Other Drink Specials. 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

::Steel Restaurant - 5-7pm complementary sushi and signature cocktails

::O'Terrills - Girls' Night Out - $5 Martinis & Cosmopolitans. $2 Soft Tacos

::Park Tavern- 1/2 off bottles of wine!

::Uncle Julio's Mexican Food - Appetizer of The Day: Shrimp Quesidillas

::Shout - $10 All-U-Can-Eat Sushi Lunch. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM

::Baraonda Cafe Italiano - 15 Bottles of Wine for $15. 5:00 PM-10:30 PM

::Veni Vidi Vici - $4 Bar Selections Including $4 Marsala Shrimp or Ricotta Gnocchi. 4:30 PM-6:30 PM

::Dogwood Restaurant – 3 Course Dinner Plate for $25 -Southern fried catfish, creamy yellow grits with pimentos, fresh herb tartar sauce

::Cypress Street Pint and Plate - Appetizers are half price from 5PM - 7PM. - Trivia Night 8-10pm http://www.cypressbar.com/

::Olive Bistro - $6.99 Lunch Combo. 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

::Room at Twelve - $10 All U Can Eat Sushi Rolls & $5 Bottomless Sake. 5:30 PM-8:00 PM

::Flying Biscuit Midtown - Free Kid's Meal with Adult Meal Purchase. 4:00 PM-7:00 PM

::Ra Sushi - 1/2 Off Sushi and Appetizers. 3:00 PM-7:00 PM

::Silk Restaurant - $8.00 Rice Bowl Lunch Specials 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

::Lupe Taqueria - Three tacos with two sides for $11

::Vortex Bar and Grill - Poker 8p
::Eno - Wine Tasting and Free Tapas 6:30-8:30pm for $10

::Nickiemoto’s – 4-7pm 50% off Dumplings

::The Nook - Half priced select bottles of wine

::Ray's New York Pizza- Trivia Night!

::Laughing Skull Lounge - Comedy Gold Open Mic

::Publik Atlanta - Wii Night!
::Blake's - 1/2 price appetizers ALL DAY!

::Chocolate Pink Pastry Cafe - Cupakes for $1.50. DELISH. from 6pm-7pm

::Atmosphere Restaurant - $25 3 Course Menu

::Hudson Grille- Get a FREE six pack of wings with ANY Pitcher of Beer!

::Mellow Mushroom - Live Music! Pizza and Beer Specials!

::Hollywood Tans - Renew a package or daily membership before it's expired and get 15% off!* * Excludes single tans 404-249-7377 http://www.hollywoodtansatlanta.com/midtown.htm

::Silk - Selected $5 martini and wine served by glass

*THURSDAY*

::The Nook - Stuffed Burger Night

::Steamhouse Lounge - $6.50 Fried Shrimp Basket

::Einsteins - "Thursday Night Live" tonight! Get to Einsteins for great live music and the best patio in town! Show starts at 7pm! $2 off glasses of wine (yep, even the pricey ones) and $5 margaritas, mojitos and martinis. $4.95 appetizer specials from 4-7PM and 10PM-close.

::Uncle Julio's Mexican Food - Appetizer of The Day: Calamari

::Steel Restaurant - $1 Sake Thursday – Come sample Sake and Sushi.

::Shout - $10 All-U-Can-Eat Sushi Lunch. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM

::Baraonda Cafe Italiano - 15 Bottles of Wine for $15. 5:00 PM-10:30 PM - $12.99 Specialty Paired Pizza & Pint

::Twisted Taco - 50% Off All Food, $3 Beer, and Other Drink Specials. 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

::Veni Vidi Vici - $4 Bar Selections Including $4 Marsala Shrimp or Ricotta Gnocchi. 4:30 PM-6:30 PM

::Dogwood Restaurant – 3 Course Dinner Plate for $25 - Kobe beef meatloaf, buttermilk-bacon smashed potatoes, squash casserole

::Cypress Street Pint and Plate - Appetizers are half price from 5PM - 7PM. ; TIME TO WINE!! 1/2 off bottles of wine and crafts of our homemade sangria all day! Open 11am to 2 am 404.815.9243 http://www.cypressstreetpintandplate.com/

::Olive Bistro - $6.99 Lunch Combo. 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

::Flying Biscuit Midtown - Free Kid's Meal with Adult Meal Purchase. 4:00 PM-7:00 PM

::Ra Sushi - 1/2 Off Sushi and Appetizers. 3:00 PM-7:00 PM

::Silk Restaurant - $8.00 Rice Bowl Lunch Specials 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

::Lupe Taqueria - Three tacos with two sides for $11

::Nickiemoto’s – 4-7pm 50% off Dumplings

::Peasant Bistro - 5:30-8:30pm Jazz Night with $4 Martinis and $5 Appetizers at the bar::Vortex Bar and Grill - Industry Night- $3 Beer and Shots. 9:00 PM-3:00 AM

::Blake's - Open 11am-3am: Texas Hold'em Poker @ 7pm; The A-List drag show @ 11pm

::Publik Atlanta - Free appetizers 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

::Atmosphere Restaurant - Live Jazz Music - $5 Wine and $5 Tapas

::Cuerno -9-11pm authentic Salsa dancing, dining, and live entertainment. Offers a full Spanish menu, featuring multiple paella dishes and an extensive range of tapas and Spanish wines.

::Georgian Terrace Hotel - Offers a martini bar, complimentary hors d'eovres and live music and entertainment on the Terrace.

::Hollywood Tans - Every Thursday from 5-7pm receive... 15% off any Double Dip package or single Double Dip in any level UV booth 10% off any packet or bottle of lotion (may be combined with the 10% EFT membership discount, may not be combined with any other offer A maximum of $25 off the prorated first month of a new or upgraded All-Inclusive Membership (no money or in-store credit if prorated is less than $25) It's time for a cocktail! Have you experienced the Hollywood Tans Signature Cocktail? You'll be doubly drenched with color in one of our proprietary booths and then bronzed to perfection with our incredible Instant Tan powered by Mystic. It's the ultimate body cocktail! (404) 249-7377 http://www.hollywoodtansatlanta.com/

‎::Ray's New York Pizza - Long Island Ice Teas for $3 on Thursdays. (404) 888-9911 www.raysnewyorkpizza.com/locations/midtown/

::Silk - 50% off sushi nigiri and sushi rolls--dinner only

*FRIDAY*

::TAP 1180 - $3 Numbers Ale and Live Band Every Friday Night! So many beers to choose from and personally recommend getting the grilled cheese!! yummmy!

::Uncle Julio's Mexican Food - Appetizer of The Day: Chipotle Barbeque Chicken Quesidillas

::Shout - $10 All-U-Can-Eat Sushi Lunch. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM

::Baraonda Cafe Italiano- 15 Bottles of Wine for $15. 5:00 PM-10:30 PM

::Twisted Taco - 50% Off All Food, $3 Beer, and Other Drink Specials. 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

::Veni Vidi Vici - $4 Bar Selections Including $4 Marsala Shrimp or Ricotta Gnocchi. 4:30 PM-6:30 PM

::Dogwood Restaurant – 3 Course Dinner Plate for $25 -Prime rib, sweet corn pudding, buttermilk-horseradish whipped potatoes

::Cypress Street Pint and Plate - Appetizers are half price from 5PM - 7PM.

::Olive Bistro - $6.99 Lunch Combo. 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

::Ra Sushi - 1/2 Off Sushi and Appetizers. 3:00 PM-7:00 PM

::FROGS Cantina Midtown - Each Friday night, enjoy an order of Chicken, Shrimp and Steak Fajitas for Two and a pitcher of Texas Margaritas for $36.89!

::Silk Restaurant - $8.00 Rice Bowl Lunch Specials 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

::Gordon Biersch Brewery - $4.95 appetizer specials from 4-7PM and 10PM-close.

::Lupe Taqueria - Three tacos with two sides for $11

::Nook - Buy one appetizer get one free from 5-7pm

::Publik Atlanta -Free appetizers 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

::Hollywood Tans - "Friendly Fridays" EFT members bring in one friend and they get one free tan (must show ID)! (404) 249-7377 http://www.hollywoodtansatlanta.com/

‎::Room at Twelve - Burgers and Beer on the Patio from 5 to 8 pm Build your own burger with special toppings $8 for an 8 oz. burger, $5 for a 6 oz. burger $2 bottled beers Stimulate Your Palate Half price bottles of wine $72 and more 404.418.1250 http://www.roomattwelve.com/

::Studio Bar and Lounge at the Artmore Hotel - Legal Relief Fridays - When you just need to let it all go! Get your legal relief at Studio Bar & Lounge with drink specials and our signature "Legal" cocktaisl every Friday starting at 5 pm. Complimentary valet parking. First drink free with business card and other amazaing drink specials. 404.876.6100 http://www.armorehotel.com/

::Steel Restaurant and Lounge - Every Friday, Steel features Cat Chang on piano and singing form 9-12 pm. She is an international recording artist and midtown resident singing popular cover songs. 404-477-6111 http://www.steelatlanta.com/

::Cypress Street Pint and Plate - $5.00 SUBLIME DOUGHNUT BURGER!! (Think of a 1/2 lb bacon cheddar burger with a grilled Sublime Glazed Doughnut as the bun!! So yummy in your tummy) 10 pm till we run out. 404.815.9243 http://www.cypressbar.com/

*SATURDAY*

::Uncle Julio's Mexican Food - Appetizer of The Day: Shrimp Quesadillas

::Vickery's - Brunch; $10 All you can eat brunch buffet, $15 Bottomless mimosas or bloodies, $1 Miller High Life; 11am-2:30pm

::Spice Market - Bento Box $16. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM Includes soup, salad, choice of beef or chicken skewers, choice of cod, salmon, or chicken curry entree & dessert.

::Ra Sushi- 1/2 off Sushi and Appetizers 3-7pm

::Cypress Street Pint and Plate - Brunch Served Weekends Till 3pm Brunch Menu; BRUNCH-N-TUNES (Brian and Ali singing and playing from 4pm to 7pm on the patio) 404.815.9243 http://www.cypressbar.com/

::Front Page News -Try the original 100 item Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar! Brunch Menu

::Gordon Biersch - Served until 3pm Brunch Menu; $3.00 Mimosas & $5.00 Bloody Mary's

::Livingston - Served Saturday and Sunday 10:30am - 3pm Brunch Menu

::Marlows Tavern - Brunch Menu

::The Nook on Piedmont Park - :Brunch Menu

::Pacci - Brunch Menu

::South City Kitchen - Served Saturday and SundayBrunch Menu

::Table 1280 - Brunch Menu

::Room at Twelve - Burgers and Beer on the Patio from 5 to 8 pm Build your own burger with special toppings $8 for an 8 oz. burger, $5 for a 6 oz. burger $2 bottled beers Stimulate Your Palate Half price bottles of wine $72 and more 404.418.1250 http://www.roomattwelve.com/

::Hollywood Tans - STUDENT SATURDAYS 15% off any purchase of $75 or more with a valid student ID! (404) 249-7377 http://www.hollywoodtansatlanta.com/

‎*SUNDAY*

::Gordon Biersch - $4.95 Appetizers, $1.00 Off Beers, Live Jazz, Bloody Mary Bar; $3.00 Mimosas & $5.00 Bloody Mary's; Brunch served until 3pm

::Marlow's Tavern-Sunday brunch from 10am-3pm. Brunch Buffet is only $14.99 and bottomless Mimosas for $15.

::Uncle Julio's Mexican Food - Appetizer of The Day: Calmari

::The Highlander - Trivia Night! Have a bunch of useless knowledge? Turn that into a bar tab!

::One Midtown Kitchen - Make Sunday a ONEday! Come enjoy a very special menu for only $25!

::Vickery's - Brunch; $10 All you can eat brunch buffet, $15 Bottomless mimosas or bloodies, $1 Miller High Life; 11am-2:30pm

::Vortex Bar and Grill - Poker 1pm::Ecco - $15 Pasta or Pizza with a Beer or Glass of Wine http://www.fifthgroup.com/

::Nickiemoto's - Dollar Sushi All Day

::Blake's - Open till midnight.. full menu served till 10pm. Armorette's show @ 8pm.

::Nook - Sunday Brunch - $1 Yuenglings all day and $5 Mojitos! http://www.thenookatlanta.com/

::Shout - All you can eat pizza and salad for $10::Baraonda Cafe- $3.50 Bloody Mary's

::Chocolate Pink Pastry Cafe - Cupakes for $1.50. DELISH. from 7pm-8pm

::Tap - Come to TAP every Sunday to celebrate the end of the weekend and enjoy one complimentary entrée with the purchase of another of equal or lesser value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 404.347.2220 http://www.tapat1180.com/

::Cypress Street Pint and Plate - Brunch Served Weekends Till 3pm Brunch Menu

::Front Page News - Try the original 100 item Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar! Brunch Menu

::Gordon Biersch - Served until 3pm Brunch Menu

::Livingston - Served Saturday and Sunday 10:30am - 3pm Brunch Menu

::Marlows Tavern - Brunch Menu

::The Nook on Piedmont Park - Brunch Menu ; Sundays Bacardi Party Enjoy $5 Bacardi Mojitos (lots of great flavors) and $1 Yuengling Drafts! http://www.thenookatlanta.com/ 404-745-9222

::Pacci - Brunch Menu

::South City Kitchen - Served Saturday and Sunday Brunch Menu ; Join us at South City Kitchen in Midtown and Vinings every Sunday night for a celebration of traditional BBQ. Choose from our Southern-style BBQ plate with your choice of meat and two sides starting at only $12.95 or our BBQ sandwich with two sides for only $9.50. What would BBQ be without a cold beer? We also feature $3 Sweetwater beer every Sunday, too. Reservations are recommended but not required, call 404.873.7358 (Midtown) today.

::Table 1280 - Brunch Menu ; a la carte brunch weekly every Sunday 11 am to 3 pm. 404.897.1280 http://www.table1280.com/

::Fresh To Order - $1.99 Bottomless Mimosas Pitchers for (6) People=$9.99 404-593-2333 http://www.fresh2order.com/

::Hollywood Tans - SUNSATIONAL SUNDAYS Back by popular demand - One free upgrade for every customer! (404) 249-7377 http://www.hollywoodtansatlanta.com/‎

::Steel Restaurant and Lounge - Sunday brunch at Steel. 404-477-6111 http://www.steelatlanta.com/

::Rira Irish Pub - The beautiful voice of a traditional irish baladeer to pass away a Sunday afternoon. 404.477.1700 http://www.rira.com/

::Lobby at Twelve - Southern Fried Chicken Sunday Suppers from 4 to 8 pm Half a fried chicken with family style sides and tea for $12.50 per person Quarter of fried chicken with soda for $6 per child. 404.961.7370 http://www.lobbyattwelve.com/

::Ecco - Every Sunday, get your choice of a plate of housemade pasta or a wood-fire pizza with a glass of wine or bottle of beer for only $15/person. Reservations are recommended but not required – call 404.347.9555 or visit http://www.fifthgroup.com/ today.

::Spice Market - Sunday Night Supper every Sunday at Spice Market Midtown with a Special Three Course pre fixe menu with selections at $30 per person, 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 404.549.5450 www.spicemarketatlanta.com/index.cfm

*GENERAL*

::Midtown store @fabrikatlanta is looking for fashion addicts for sales positions. Bring your resume in at any GA location.

::Veni Vidi Vici - All Bar Menu Selections $4 Monday- Friday from 4-6:30pm

::Park Tavern- 1/2 off Sushi 10pm-Midnight Every Week Night

::One Midtown Kitchen - Bottomless Glass of Wine Daily at 5:30pm

::Oceanaire -"Lunch Box" which includes a cup of clam chowder, small caesar salad, and a pesto chicken panini for only $9.95 --- Come enjoy our new Midtown Menu & pair your meal with one of our 2010 wines - only $20.10 per bottle. Check out our menu offerings online!!

::Noodle - Daily lunch and dinner specials, everything under $10.

::Nickiemoto's - Weekdays 11:30am-2:30pm Dollar Sushi

::The Lobby at Twelve - Lobby is offering a great new lunch deal! For $8, you can enjoy ½ sandwich with soup or fries or salad, and for $12, enjoy ½ sandwich with choice of two sides, fries, salad or soup.

::Hudson Grille - Specials For The Rest of Winter - $2.00 Jager Shorties, $2.00 Jim Beam Shorties ,$2.00 Jose Cuervo Shorties, $4.00 Gran Marnier Shorties, $2.50 Pints of Bud Light, $2.75 Pints of Sam Adams , $2.50 Bottles of Michelob Ultra , $4.95 Lunch Menu Monday through Friday from 11am to 4pm! , Half Price Appetizers Monday through Friday from 4pm to 6pm!

::Midtown Mediterranean Diner - Midtown's 24 hour diner offers a delicious breakfast served all day. The signature Salmon Benedict is a must-try.

::Vickery's Bar and Grill - Has gone green and offers a sustainable men including all natural beef and poultry, a wine list featuring several organic juices, and organiz vodkas such as Prairie and Crop Cucumber.

::Enoteca Carbonari - Enjoy a mixed grill with a bowl of salad for two people at $30. Includes italian sausage, chicken, pork chop, and lamb ribs. Plus all Feudi D'arancio wine for $3 a glass.

::Spice Market - For $30 and under "Spice Market's Stimulus Plan" can elevate and evening.

::Steel Restaurant and Lounge - Come join us from 5-6:30 Monday through Saturday for a special 3 course menu for just $25.00. Whether you are going to the theatre or just an early evening come let our Executive Chef take you on a culinary adventure. 404.477.6111 http://www.steelatlanta.com/

*February Events in Midtown Atlanta*

::Alliance Theatre - Avenue X (January 12 to February 7) - Avenue X Book and Lyrics by John Jiler Music by Ray Leslee Directed by Susan V. Booth Listen as the sizzling sounds of Doo Wop and R&B collide on a street corner in 1960’s Brooklyn in this revolutionary a cappella musical – the story of two young men who search their divided community for harmony… in more than just their music. www.alliancetheatre.org (404) 733-4650:

:Alliance Theatre - Tennis in Nablus (January 29-February 21) Tennis in Nablus Written by Ismail Khalidi Directed by Peggy Shannon Palestine. 1939. Allegiances… and identities… are never what they seem. Under British colonial rule, two nations buckle under conflicting claims to their rightful land. And as the world explodes around them, one divided family seeks to achieve the delicate balance between peace and freedom. www.alliancetheatre.org (404) 733-4650

::Shakespeare Tavern: Romeo & Juliet (February 3-28) We invite you to join us for our 11th anniversary of performing this play about young lovers, feuding families and one Friar with good intentions. 404-874-5299 http://www.shakespearetavern.com/

::Fox Theatre: B B King & Buddy Guy (February 6) B B King & Buddy Guy. Tickets $49.40 to $79.50. http://www.foxtheatre.org/ (404) 881-2100

::Fox Theatre: Mamma Mia! (February 9-15) MAMMA MIA! Tickets $25.00-$64.00 www.foxtheatre.org (404) 881-2100

::High Museum of Art: Art in the City (weekly every Thursday) - 404.733.HIGH http://www.high.org/

::Fox Theatre: Celtic Woman (February 15 to 16) Tickets $35 to $72. http://www.foxtheatre.org/ (404) 881-2100

::Fox Theatre: Alvin Ailey (February 18 to 21) Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Tickets $20 to $50. http://www.foxtheatre.org/ (404) 881-2100

::South City Kitchen: A Taste of New Orleans - Starting Tuesday, February 16, South City Kitchen will be serving up this speical "Taste of New Orleans" dinner menu (in addition to our regular menu) through Sunday, February 21: Appetizer: - BBQ Shrimp: pan-roasted with lemon-Worcestershire garlic butter and served with French bread $9.25 - Oysters Bienville: four Gulf oysters on-the-half-shell baked with shrimp, mushrooms, garlic cream $10 - Duck & Andouille Sausage Gumbo $8 - Chopped Salad: gem lettuce, pickled mirlitons, satsumas, crispy country ham, candied pecans, Dijon vinaigrette $7.25 - Shrimp Remoulade: poached jumbo shrimp with spicy tomato mayonnaise on crisp lettuce $9.25 - Beef Croquettes: tender braised beef, coated with crispy panko, served with Creole mustard sause $8.25 Entree: - Conrmeal Fried Catfish: stewed okra and tomatoes, mustard greens, scallion remoulade $18 - Chicken Clmenceau: pan-seared chicken breast with mushrooms, shallots, and baby peas with garlic-white wine sauce on Brabant potatoes $18 - Sauteed Trout with Crab Amandine: with "green rice" and snap beans $22 - Veal Grillards & Grits: tender veal stew with "Holy Trinity" and rich mushroom gravy over stone-groudn grits $20 Dessert: - Bread Pudding with whiskey sauce $6.75 - Banans Foster with fanilla ice cream $6.75 http://www.southcitykitchen.com/

::2nd Annual Mardi Gras Celebration at PARISH Saturday, February 20th, join PARISH: Foods and Good for their 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Celebration and enjoy live music and authentic New Orleans staples from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket cost is $40 and includes all you can eat crawfish, New Orleans Sandwiches, whole roasted pig, red beans and rice, housemade king cake, and all you can drink Abita beer. There will also be additional cash bar items such as oysters, ice luge shots, “Mardi Gras Lemonade”, and Bloody Mary’s. Book your tickets in advance, with a reservation and receive $5 off the ticket price. Call 404-681-4434 and visit parishatl.com for more information.

::Fox Theatre: Moscow Festival Ballet-Peforming Coppelia (February 22) Moscow Festival Ballet performing Coppelia. Tickets $35 to $65. http://www.foxtheatre.org/ (404) 881-2100

::Fox Theatre: Soweto Gospel Choir (February 25) - Tickets $35 to $65. www.foxtheatre.org (404) 881-2100

::1010 Condo Social Media Cocktail Hour at 12th and Midtown - Cocktail Hour at the 1010 Condominiums. Experience 12th and Midtown and have a taste of Midtown. Each model room will be sponsored by a restaurant in 12th and Midtown (RA Sushi, Ri Ra Irish Pub and Noon) and wine and beer will also be served. There will also bee great prizes such as gift certificates to local Midtown restaurants and a 2 night stay at the new Loews Atlanta Hotel for the winners to enjoy their personal 12th and Midtown experience. RSVP a midtownmile@aol.com.

::Atlanta Botanical Garden: Perennial Plant Symposium The Exuberant Garden: Creating Joyous Spaces A Symposium and Silent Auction Saturday, February 27, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The Exuberant Garden is a place where the joy of creating a beautiful space mingles with the satisfaction of realizing the fruits of your labor. Come away with fresh, surprising and attainable ideas for making your enthusiastic gardening dreams come true. Register Online 404.876.5859 http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/

::Alliance Theatre: Mulan (February 27 to March 14) -Disney's Mulan Music and Lyrics by Matthew Wilder & David Zippel Stephen Schwartz Jeanine Tesori & Alexa Junge Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics byPatricia Cotter Based on the 1998 Disney film Mulan and the story Fa Mulan by Robert D. San Souci Directed by Rosemary Newcott One girl is about to discover the hero inside of her – and in doing so, save an empire! Embrace the adventure and magic of this exotic musical based on the animated Disney movie. The destiny of her people is in the hands of a girl who throws tradition aside to save her family and her emperor – and an upstart dragon that will show her the way. …because heroes come in all shapes and sizes. www.alliancetheatre.org (404) 733-4650

Midtown Week: 02.08.10 - 02.14.10

*MONDAY*
::Steamhouse Lounge - $10 One Pound Crab Dinner; Every Monday is our Snow Crab Special (One pound of snow crab legs, corn on the cob, coleslaw, and garlic cheese toast) for $10. 404.233.7980 http://www.steamhouselounge.com/
::Tijuana Garage - Muchas Gracias Monday
::Baraonda Cafe Italiano - 15 Bottles of Wine for $15. 5:00 PM-10:30 PM
::Shout - $10 All-U-Can-Eat Sushi Lunch. 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
::Twisted Taco - 50% Off All Food, $3 Beer, and Other Drink Specials. 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
::Veni Vidi Vici- $4 Bar Selections including $4 Marsala Shrimp or Ricotta Gnocchi. 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
::Cypress Street Pint and Plate - Monday 20 cent wings 7-11pm :: Appetizers are half price from 5PM - 7PM.
::Olive Bistro - $6.99 Lunch Combo. 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
::Flying Biscuit Midtown - Free Kid's Meal with Adult Meal Purchase. 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
::Ra Sushi - 1/2 Off Sushi and Appetizers. 3:00 PM-7:00 PM
::Silk Restaurant - $8.00 Rice Bowl Lunch Specials 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
::Gordon Biersch Brewery - $4.95 appetizer specials from 4-7PM and 10PM-close.
:: Lupe Taqueria - Three tacos with two sides for $11
::Zocalo - 5-10pm $5 House Margaritas
::Peasant Bistro - All You Can Eat Mussels Night for $15; With A Bottomless Glass Of Wine $20
::Blake's - Industry Night - Full Menu served 'till 10pm! Drag on The Edge Show at 11pm
::Shout - $10 All You Can Eat Tapas
::La Tavola - Molto Monday! $10 for a plate of housemade pasta!
::Hudson Grille - $5 Burgers; 1/2 Priced Appetizers after 11pm
::Mellow Mushroom - Trivia Night! Pizza and Beer Specials!
::Room at Twelve - Georgia Round Table of Mixology from 4 to 11 pm Order any drink and the mixologist will teach you how to make it. 404.418.1250 http://www.roomattwelve.com/
::Melting Pot - Wine Down with 50% OFF Select Bottles of Wine! Promotions are not valid with any other offer. Not valid on holidays or special events. Subject to change without notice. 404-389-0099 http://www.meltingpot.com/
*TUESDAY*
::Einsteins - 1/2 price bottle wine all day
::Marlow's Tavern - $2 Tuesdays with $2 tacos and $2 beers
::Steamhouse Lounge - $1 Beers All Night
::The Highlander - All You Can Eat Crab Legs for $19.95
::Twisted Taco - 1/2 off Quesadillas, 50% Off All Food, $3 Beer, and Other Drink Specials. 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
::Tijuana Garage - 8:30-10:30pm Team Trivia
::Little Azio - Pastafest! Any pasta $6.99!
::Uncle Julio's Mexican Food- Appetizer of The Day: Queso Flameado con Chorizo
::Park Tavern - $1 Draft Beer (When It Rains, They Pour)
::Shout - $10 All-U-Can-Eat Sushi Lunch. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM; 1/2 off Wine
::Baraonda Cafe Italiano - 15 Bottles of Wine for $15. 5:00 PM-10:30 PM
::Veni Vidi Vici - $4 Bar Selections Including $4 Marsala Shrimp or Ricotta Gnocchi. 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
::Dogwood Restaurant - 3 Course Dinner Plate for $25 - Half roasted chicken with natural jus, new potatoes, asparagus
::Cypress Street Pint and Plate - $1 Mini - Burgers - Appetizers are half price from 5PM - 7PM.; Cypress Street Beer Geek Tuesdays
::Olive Bistro - $6.99 Lunch Combo. 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
::Flying Biscuit Midtown - Free Kid's Meal with Adult Meal Purchase. 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
::Halo - $3 Bubbly and Champagne Cocktails. 5:00 PM-3:00 AM
::Ra Sushi - 1/2 Off Sushi and Appetizers. 3:00 PM-7:00 PM
::Silk Restaurant - $8.00 Rice Bowl Lunch Specials 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
::Gordon Biersch Brewery - $4.95 appetizer specials from 4-7PM and 10PM-close
::Lupe Taqueria - Three tacos with two sides for $11
::Vortex Bar and Grill - Poker 8pm
::Nickiemoto's - Dollar Sushi All Day; 4-7pm 50% off Dumplings
::Blake's - 1/2 price appetizers ALL DAY! Trivia @ 9pm
::Nook - Free team trivia at 8:30pm
::Loca Luna - All You Can Eat Tapas for $15
::Trivia anyone? Tuesday night is the night for it! Try Midtown spots The Nook, On Piedmont Park, Ri Ra Irish Pub - Atlanta, Publik Atlanta, Blake's On The Park...all hosting trivia tonight and every Tuesday night!
::Atmosphere Restaurant - $25 3 Course Menu
::Hollywood Tans - Tingle Tuesdays - 15% off all Hollywood Tans brand tingle or blush bottles and packets! 404-249-7377 http://www.hollywoodtansatlanta.com/midtown.htm
::Silk - Buy one entree get 2nd half off lunch and dinner
::Ecco - "Tuesdays in Spain" - Every Tuesday, enjoy our unique fideuà—a paella-like dish featuring fresh shrimp, mussels, chicken and housemade chorizo with toasted vermicelli in place of rice— and a 500ml carafe of delicious Spanish wine for only $44 for two people. Reservations are recommended but not required – call 404.347.9555 or visit fifthgroup.com today.
::Publik Draft House -Tuesday Night Trivia at 8pm
::Rira Irish Pub - Trivia Tuesday - Use Your Noggin And Have A Laugh! 404.477.1700 http://www.rira.com/
*WEDNESDAY*
::Steamhouse Lounge - $5 Dozen Oysters
::Gordon Biersch - $1 off lagers all day! Pair that with a $10 lunch or happy hour! Also $4.95 appetizer specials from 4-7PM and 10PM-close.
::Twisted Taco - Karaoke Wednesdays! Buy 1 get 1 FREE appetizers! $4 margaritas!! Eat, Drink, Get Twisted!! 50% Off All Food, $3 Beer, and Other Drink Specials. 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
::Steel Restaurant - 5-7pm complementary sushi and signature cocktails
::O'Terrills - Girls' Night Out - $5 Martinis & Cosmopolitans. $2 Soft Tacos
::Park Tavern- 1/2 off bottles of wine!
::Uncle Julio's Mexican Food - Appetizer of The Day: Shrimp Quesidillas
::Shout - $10 All-U-Can-Eat Sushi Lunch. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
::Baraonda Cafe Italiano - 15 Bottles of Wine for $15. 5:00 PM-10:30 PM
::Veni Vidi Vici - $4 Bar Selections Including $4 Marsala Shrimp or Ricotta Gnocchi. 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
::Dogwood Restaurant – 3 Course Dinner Plate for $25 -Southern fried catfish, creamy yellow grits with pimentos, fresh herb tartar sauce
::Cypress Street Pint and Plate - Appetizers are half price from 5PM - 7PM. - Trivia Night 8-10pm http://www.cypressbar.com/
::Olive Bistro - $6.99 Lunch Combo. 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
::Room at Twelve - $10 All U Can Eat Sushi Rolls & $5 Bottomless Sake. 5:30 PM-8:00 PM
::Flying Biscuit Midtown - Free Kid's Meal with Adult Meal Purchase. 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
::Ra Sushi - 1/2 Off Sushi and Appetizers. 3:00 PM-7:00 PM
::Silk Restaurant - $8.00 Rice Bowl Lunch Specials 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
::Lupe Taqueria - Three tacos with two sides for $11
::Vortex Bar and Grill - Poker 8p

::Eno - Wine Tasting and Free Tapas 6:30-8:30pm for $10
::Nickiemoto’s – 4-7pm 50% off Dumplings
::The Nook - Half priced select bottles of wine
::Ray's New York Pizza- Trivia Night!
::Laughing Skull Lounge - Comedy Gold Open Mic
::Publik Atlanta - Wii Night!

::Blake's - 1/2 price appetizers ALL DAY!
::Chocolate Pink Pastry Cafe - Cupakes for $1.50. DELISH. from 6pm-7pm
::Atmosphere Restaurant - $25 3 Course Menu
::Hudson Grille- Get a FREE six pack of wings with ANY Pitcher of Beer!
::Mellow Mushroom - Live Music! Pizza and Beer Specials!
::Hollywood Tans - Renew a package or daily membership before it's expired and get 15% off!* * Excludes single tans 404-249-7377 http://www.hollywoodtansatlanta.com/midtown.htm
::Silk - Selected $5 martini and wine served by glass
*THURSDAY*
::The Nook - Stuffed Burger Night
::Steamhouse Lounge - $6.50 Fried Shrimp Basket
::Einsteins - "Thursday Night Live" tonight! Get to Einsteins for great live music and the best patio in town! Show starts at 7pm! $2 off glasses of wine (yep, even the pricey ones) and $5 margaritas, mojitos and martinis. $4.95 appetizer specials from 4-7PM and 10PM-close.
::Uncle Julio's Mexican Food - Appetizer of The Day: Calamari
::Steel Restaurant - $1 Sake Thursday – Come sample Sake and Sushi.
::Shout - $10 All-U-Can-Eat Sushi Lunch. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
::Baraonda Cafe Italiano - 15 Bottles of Wine for $15. 5:00 PM-10:30 PM - $12.99 Specialty Paired Pizza & Pint
::Twisted Taco - 50% Off All Food, $3 Beer, and Other Drink Specials. 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
::Veni Vidi Vici - $4 Bar Selections Including $4 Marsala Shrimp or Ricotta Gnocchi. 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
::Dogwood Restaurant – 3 Course Dinner Plate for $25 - Kobe beef meatloaf, buttermilk-bacon smashed potatoes, squash casserole
::Cypress Street Pint and Plate - Appetizers are half price from 5PM - 7PM. ; TIME TO WINE!! 1/2 off bottles of wine and crafts of our homemade sangria all day! Open 11am to 2 am 404.815.9243 http://www.cypressstreetpintandplate.com/
::Olive Bistro - $6.99 Lunch Combo. 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
::Flying Biscuit Midtown - Free Kid's Meal with Adult Meal Purchase. 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
::Ra Sushi - 1/2 Off Sushi and Appetizers. 3:00 PM-7:00 PM
::Silk Restaurant - $8.00 Rice Bowl Lunch Specials 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
::Lupe Taqueria - Three tacos with two sides for $11
::Nickiemoto’s – 4-7pm 50% off Dumplings
::Peasant Bistro - 5:30-8:30pm Jazz Night with $4 Martinis and $5 Appetizers at the bar
::Vortex Bar and Grill - Industry Night- $3 Beer and Shots. 9:00 PM-3:00 AM
::Blake's - Open 11am-3am: Texas Hold'em Poker @ 7pm; The A-List drag show @ 11pm
::Publik Atlanta - Free appetizers 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
::Atmosphere Restaurant - Live Jazz Music - $5 Wine and $5 Tapas
::Cuerno -9-11pm authentic Salsa dancing, dining, and live entertainment. Offers a full Spanish menu, featuring multiple paella dishes and an extensive range of tapas and Spanish wines.
::Georgian Terrace Hotel - Offers a martini bar, complimentary hors d'eovres and live music and entertainment on the Terrace.
::Hollywood Tans - Every Thursday from 5-7pm receive... 15% off any Double Dip package or single Double Dip in any level UV booth 10% off any packet or bottle of lotion (may be combined with the 10% EFT membership discount, may not be combined with any other offer A maximum of $25 off the prorated first month of a new or upgraded All-Inclusive Membership (no money or in-store credit if prorated is less than $25) It's time for a cocktail! Have you experienced the Hollywood Tans Signature Cocktail? You'll be doubly drenched with color in one of our proprietary booths and then bronzed to perfection with our incredible Instant Tan powered by Mystic. It's the ultimate body cocktail! (404) 249-7377 http://www.hollywoodtansatlanta.com/
‎::Ray's New York Pizza - Long Island Ice Teas for $3 on Thursdays. (404) 888-9911 www.raysnewyorkpizza.com/locations/midtown/
::Silk - 50% off sushi nigiri and sushi rolls--dinner only
*FRIDAY*
::TAP 1180 - $3 Numbers Ale and Live Band Every Friday Night! So many beers to choose from and personally recommend getting the grilled cheese!! yummmy!
::Uncle Julio's Mexican Food - Appetizer of The Day: Chipotle Barbeque Chicken Quesidillas
:: Shout - $10 All-U-Can-Eat Sushi Lunch. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
::Baraonda Cafe Italiano- 15 Bottles of Wine for $15. 5:00 PM-10:30 PM
::Twisted Taco - 50% Off All Food, $3 Beer, and Other Drink Specials. 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
::Veni Vidi Vici - $4 Bar Selections Including $4 Marsala Shrimp or Ricotta Gnocchi. 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
::Dogwood Restaurant – 3 Course Dinner Plate for $25 -Prime rib, sweet corn pudding, buttermilk-horseradish whipped potatoes
::Cypress Street Pint and Plate - Appetizers are half price from 5PM - 7PM.
::Olive Bistro - $6.99 Lunch Combo. 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
::Ra Sushi - 1/2 Off Sushi and Appetizers. 3:00 PM-7:00 PM
::FROGS Cantina Midtown - Each Friday night, enjoy an order of Chicken, Shrimp and Steak Fajitas for Two and a pitcher of Texas Margaritas for $36.89!
::Silk Restaurant - $8.00 Rice Bowl Lunch Specials 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
::Gordon Biersch Brewery - $4.95 appetizer specials from 4-7PM and 10PM-close.
::Lupe Taqueria - Three tacos with two sides for $11
::Nook - Buy one appetizer get one free from 5-7pm
::Publik Atlanta -Free appetizers 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
::Hollywood Tans - "Friendly Fridays" EFT members bring in one friend and they get one free tan (must show ID)! (404) 249-7377 http://www.hollywoodtansatlanta.com/
‎::Room at Twelve - Burgers and Beer on the Patio from 5 to 8 pm Build your own burger with special toppings $8 for an 8 oz. burger, $5 for a 6 oz. burger $2 bottled beers Stimulate Your Palate Half price bottles of wine $72 and more 404.418.1250 http://www.roomattwelve.com/
::Studio Bar and Lounge at the Artmore Hotel - Legal Relief Fridays - When you just need to let it all go! Get your legal relief at Studio Bar & Lounge with drink specials and our signature "Legal" cocktaisl every Friday starting at 5 pm. Complimentary valet parking. First drink free with business card and other amazaing drink specials. 404.876.6100 http://www.armorehotel.com/
::Steel Restaurant and Lounge - Every Friday, Steel features Cat Chang on piano and singing form 9-12 pm. She is an international recording artist and midtown resident singing popular cover songs. 404-477-6111 http://www.steelatlanta.com/
::Cypress Street Pint and Plate - $5.00 SUBLIME DOUGHNUT BURGER!! (Think of a 1/2 lb bacon cheddar burger with a grilled Sublime Glazed Doughnut as the bun!! So yummy in your tummy) 10 pm till we run out. 404.815.9243 http://www.cypressbar.com/
*SATURDAY*
::Uncle Julio's Mexican Food - Appetizer of The Day: Shrimp Quesadillas
::Vickery's - Brunch; $10 All you can eat brunch buffet, $15 Bottomless mimosas or bloodies, $1 Miller High Life; 11am-2:30pm
::Spice Market - Bento Box $16. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM Includes soup, salad, choice of beef or chicken skewers, choice of cod, salmon, or chicken curry entree & dessert.
::Ra Sushi- 1/2 off Sushi and Appetizers 3-7pm
::Cypress Street Pint and Plate - Brunch Served Weekends Till 3pm Brunch Menu; BRUNCH-N-TUNES (Brian and Ali singing and playing from 4pm to 7pm on the patio) 404.815.9243 http://www.cypressbar.com/
::Front Page News -Try the original 100 item Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar! Brunch Menu
::Gordon Biersch - Served until 3pm Brunch Menu; $3.00 Mimosas & $5.00 Bloody Mary's
::Livingston - Served Saturday and Sunday 10:30am - 3pm Brunch Menu
::Marlows Tavern - Brunch Menu
::The Nook on Piedmont Park - :Brunch Menu
::Pacci - Brunch Menu
::South City Kitchen - Served Saturday and SundayBrunch Menu
::Table 1280 - Brunch Menu
::Room at Twelve - Burgers and Beer on the Patio from 5 to 8 pm Build your own burger with special toppings $8 for an 8 oz. burger, $5 for a 6 oz. burger $2 bottled beers Stimulate Your Palate Half price bottles of wine $72 and more 404.418.1250 http://www.roomattwelve.com/
::Hollywood Tans - STUDENT SATURDAYS 15% off any purchase of $75 or more with a valid student ID! (404) 249-7377 http://www.hollywoodtansatlanta.com/
‎*SUNDAY*
::Gordon Biersch - $4.95 Appetizers, $1.00 Off Beers, Live Jazz, Bloody Mary Bar; $3.00 Mimosas & $5.00 Bloody Mary's; Brunch served until 3pm
::Marlow's Tavern-Sunday brunch from 10am-3pm. Brunch Buffet is only $14.99 and bottomless Mimosas for $15.
::Uncle Julio's Mexican Food - Appetizer of The Day: Calmari
::The Highlander - Trivia Night! Have a bunch of useless knowledge? Turn that into a bar tab!
::One Midtown Kitchen - Make Sunday a ONEday! Come enjoy a very special menu for only $25!
::Vickery's - Brunch; $10 All you can eat brunch buffet, $15 Bottomless mimosas or bloodies, $1 Miller High Life; 11am-2:30pm
::Vortex Bar and Grill - Poker 1pm
::Ecco - $15 Pasta or Pizza with a Beer or Glass of Wine http://www.fifthgroup.com/
::Nickiemoto's - Dollar Sushi All Day
::Blake's - Open till midnight.. full menu served till 10pm. Armorette's show @ 8pm.
::Nook - Sunday Brunch - $1 Yuenglings all day and $5 Mojitos! http://www.thenookatlanta.com/
::Shout - All you can eat pizza and salad for $10
::Baraonda Cafe- $3.50 Bloody Mary's
::Chocolate Pink Pastry Cafe - Cupakes for $1.50. DELISH. from 7pm-8pm
::Tap - Come to TAP every Sunday to celebrate the end of the weekend and enjoy one complimentary entrée with the purchase of another of equal or lesser value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 404.347.2220 http://www.tapat1180.com/
::Cypress Street Pint and Plate - Brunch Served Weekends Till 3pm Brunch Menu
::Front Page News - Try the original 100 item Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar! Brunch Menu
::Gordon Biersch - Served until 3pm Brunch Menu
::Livingston - Served Saturday and Sunday 10:30am - 3pm Brunch Menu
::Marlows Tavern - Brunch Menu
::The Nook on Piedmont Park - Brunch Menu ; Sundays Bacardi Party Enjoy $5 Bacardi Mojitos (lots of great flavors) and $1 Yuengling Drafts! http://www.thenookatlanta.com/ 404-745-9222
::Pacci - Brunch Menu
::South City Kitchen - Served Saturday and Sunday Brunch Menu ; Join us at South City Kitchen in Midtown and Vinings every Sunday night for a celebration of traditional BBQ. Choose from our Southern-style BBQ plate with your choice of meat and two sides starting at only $12.95 or our BBQ sandwich with two sides for only $9.50. What would BBQ be without a cold beer? We also feature $3 Sweetwater beer every Sunday, too. Reservations are recommended but not required, call 404.873.7358 (Midtown) today.
::Table 1280 - Brunch Menu ; a la carte brunch weekly every Sunday 11 am to 3 pm. 404.897.1280 http://www.table1280.com/
::Fresh To Order - $1.99 Bottomless Mimosas Pitchers for (6) People=$9.99 404-593-2333 http://www.fresh2order.com/
::Hollywood Tans - SUNSATIONAL SUNDAYS Back by popular demand - One free upgrade for every customer! (404) 249-7377 http://www.hollywoodtansatlanta.com/
‎::Steel Restaurant and Lounge - Sunday brunch at Steel. 404-477-6111 http://www.steelatlanta.com/
::Rira Irish Pub - The beautiful voice of a traditional irish baladeer to pass away a Sunday afternoon. 404.477.1700 http://www.rira.com/
::Lobby at Twelve - Southern Fried Chicken Sunday Suppers from 4 to 8 pm Half a fried chicken with family style sides and tea for $12.50 per person Quarter of fried chicken with soda for $6 per child. 404.961.7370 http://www.lobbyattwelve.com/
::Ecco - Every Sunday, get your choice of a plate of housemade pasta or a wood-fire pizza with a glass of wine or bottle of beer for only $15/person. Reservations are recommended but not required – call 404.347.9555 or visit http://www.fifthgroup.com/ today.
::Spice Market - Sunday Night Supper every Sunday at Spice Market Midtown with a Special Three Course pre fixe menu with selections at $30 per person, 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 404.549.5450 www.spicemarketatlanta.com/index.cfm
*GENERAL*
::Midtown store @fabrikatlanta is looking for fashion addicts for sales positions. Bring your resume in at any GA location.
::Veni Vidi Vici - All Bar Menu Selections $4 Monday- Friday from 4-6:30pm
::Park Tavern- 1/2 off Sushi 10pm-Midnight Every Week Night
::One Midtown Kitchen - Bottomless Glass of Wine Daily at 5:30pm
::Oceanaire -"Lunch Box" which includes a cup of clam chowder, small caesar salad, and a pesto chicken panini for only $9.95 --- Come enjoy our new Midtown Menu & pair your meal with one of our 2010 wines - only $20.10 per bottle. Check out our menu offerings online!!
::Noodle - Daily lunch and dinner specials, everything under $10.
::Nickiemoto's - Weekdays 11:30am-2:30pm Dollar Sushi
::The Lobby at Twelve - Lobby is offering a great new lunch deal! For $8, you can enjoy ½ sandwich with soup or fries or salad, and for $12, enjoy ½ sandwich with choice of two sides, fries, salad or soup.
::Hudson Grille - Specials For The Rest of Winter - $2.00 Jager Shorties, $2.00 Jim Beam Shorties ,$2.00 Jose Cuervo Shorties, $4.00 Gran Marnier Shorties, $2.50 Pints of Bud Light, $2.75 Pints of Sam Adams , $2.50 Bottles of Michelob Ultra , $4.95 Lunch Menu Monday through Friday from 11am to 4pm! , Half Price Appetizers Monday through Friday from 4pm to 6pm!
::Midtown Mediterranean Diner - Midtown's 24 hour diner offers a delicious breakfast served all day. The signature Salmon Benedict is a must-try.
::Vickery's Bar and Grill - Has gone green and offers a sustainable men including all natural beef and poultry, a wine list featuring several organic juices, and organiz vodkas such as Prairie and Crop Cucumber.
::Enoteca Carbonari - Enjoy a mixed grill with a bowl of salad for two people at $30. Includes italian sausage, chicken, pork chop, and lamb ribs. Plus all Feudi D'arancio wine for $3 a glass.
::Spice Market - For $30 and under "Spice Market's Stimulus Plan" can elevate and evening.
::Steel Restaurant and Lounge - Come join us from 5-6:30 Monday through Saturday for a special 3 course menu for just $25.00. Whether you are going to the theatre or just an early evening come let our Executive Chef take you on a culinary adventure. 404.477.6111 http://www.steelatlanta.com/
*February Events in Midtown Atlanta*
::Alliance Theatre - Avenue X (January 12 to February 7) - Avenue X Book and Lyrics by John Jiler Music by Ray Leslee Directed by Susan V. Booth Listen as the sizzling sounds of Doo Wop and R&B collide on a street corner in 1960’s Brooklyn in this revolutionary a cappella musical – the story of two young men who search their divided community for harmony… in more than just their music. www.alliancetheatre.org (404) 733-4650
::Alliance Theatre - Tennis in Nablus (January 29-February 21) Tennis in Nablus Written by Ismail Khalidi Directed by Peggy Shannon Palestine. 1939. Allegiances… and identities… are never what they seem. Under British colonial rule, two nations buckle under conflicting claims to their rightful land. And as the world explodes around them, one divided family seeks to achieve the delicate balance between peace and freedom. www.alliancetheatre.org (404) 733-4650
::Shakespeare Tavern: Romeo & Juliet (February 3-28) We invite you to join us for our 11th anniversary of performing this play about young lovers, feuding families and one Friar with good intentions. 404-874-5299 http://www.shakespearetavern.com/
::Fox Theatre: B B King & Buddy Guy (February 6) B B King & Buddy Guy. Tickets $49.40 to $79.50. http://www.foxtheatre.org/ (404) 881-2100
::Fox Theatre: Mamma Mia! (February 9-15) MAMMA MIA! Tickets $25.00-$64.00 www.foxtheatre.org (404) 881-2100
::High Museum of Art: Art in the City (weekly every Thursday) - 404.733.HIGH http://www.high.org/
::Fox Theatre: Celtic Woman (February 15 to 16) Tickets $35 to $72. http://www.foxtheatre.org/ (404) 881-2100
::Fox Theatre: Alvin Ailey (February 18 to 21) Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Tickets $20 to $50. http://www.foxtheatre.org/ (404) 881-2100
::South City Kitchen: A Taste of New Orleans - Starting Tuesday, February 16, South City Kitchen will be serving up this speical "Taste of New Orleans" dinner menu (in addition to our regular menu) through Sunday, February 21: Appetizer: - BBQ Shrimp: pan-roasted with lemon-Worcestershire garlic butter and served with French bread $9.25 - Oysters Bienville: four Gulf oysters on-the-half-shell baked with shrimp, mushrooms, garlic cream $10 - Duck & Andouille Sausage Gumbo $8 - Chopped Salad: gem lettuce, pickled mirlitons, satsumas, crispy country ham, candied pecans, Dijon vinaigrette $7.25 - Shrimp Remoulade: poached jumbo shrimp with spicy tomato mayonnaise on crisp lettuce $9.25 - Beef Croquettes: tender braised beef, coated with crispy panko, served with Creole mustard sause $8.25 Entree: - Conrmeal Fried Catfish: stewed okra and tomatoes, mustard greens, scallion remoulade $18 - Chicken Clmenceau: pan-seared chicken breast with mushrooms, shallots, and baby peas with garlic-white wine sauce on Brabant potatoes $18 - Sauteed Trout with Crab Amandine: with "green rice" and snap beans $22 - Veal Grillards & Grits: tender veal stew with "Holy Trinity" and rich mushroom gravy over stone-groudn grits $20 Dessert: - Bread Pudding with whiskey sauce $6.75 - Banans Foster with fanilla ice cream $6.75 http://www.southcitykitchen.com/
::2nd Annual Mardi Gras Celebration at PARISHSaturday, February 20th, join PARISH: Foods and Good for their 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Celebration and enjoy live music and authentic New Orleans staples from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket cost is $40 and includes all you can eat crawfish, New Orleans Sandwiches, whole roasted pig, red beans and rice, housemade king cake, and all you can drink Abita beer. There will also be additional cash bar items such as oysters, ice luge shots, “Mardi Gras Lemonade”, and Bloody Mary’s. Book your tickets in advance, with a reservation and receive $5 off the ticket price. Call 404-681-4434 and visit parishatl.com for more information.
::Fox Theatre: Moscow Festival Ballet-Peforming Coppelia (February 22) Moscow Festival Ballet performing Coppelia. Tickets $35 to $65. http://www.foxtheatre.org/ (404) 881-2100
::Fox Theatre: Soweto Gospel Choir (February 25) - Tickets $35 to $65. www.foxtheatre.org (404) 881-2100
::1010 Condo Social Media Cocktail Hour at 12th and Midtown - Cocktail Hour at the 1010 Condominiums. Experience 12th and Midtown and have a taste of Midtown. Each model room will be sponsored by a restaurant in 12th and Midtown (RA Sushi, Ri Ra Irish Pub and Noon) and wine and beer will also be served. There will also bee great prizes such as gift certificates to local Midtown restaurants and a 2 night stay at the new Loews Atlanta Hotel for the winners to enjoy their personal 12th and Midtown experience. RSVP a midtownmile@aol.com.
::Atlanta Botanical Garden: Perennial Plant Symposium The Exuberant Garden: Creating Joyous Spaces A Symposium and Silent Auction Saturday, February 27, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The Exuberant Garden is a place where the joy of creating a beautiful space mingles with the satisfaction of realizing the fruits of your labor. Come away with fresh, surprising and attainable ideas for making your enthusiastic gardening dreams come true. Register Online 404.876.5859 http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/
::Alliance Theatre: Mulan (February 27 to March 14) -Disney's Mulan Music and Lyrics by Matthew Wilder & David Zippel Stephen Schwartz Jeanine Tesori & Alexa Junge Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics byPatricia Cotter Based on the 1998 Disney film Mulan and the story Fa Mulan by Robert D. San Souci Directed by Rosemary Newcott One girl is about to discover the hero inside of her – and in doing so, save an empire! Embrace the adventure and magic of this exotic musical based on the animated Disney movie. The destiny of her people is in the hands of a girl who throws tradition aside to save her family and her emperor – and an upstart dragon that will show her the way. …because heroes come in all shapes and sizes. www.alliancetheatre.org (404) 733-4650

Midtown Atlanta Featured In This Weeks Edition of "The Dish"

This weeks edition of the AtlantaDish has some great announcements about restaurants and events in Midtown Atlanta. Below are some of them featured! To get your weekly edition of the AtlantaDish go to http://www.melissalibbypr.com/ to subscribe!

:::PACCI RISTORANTE IS FIRST IN GEORGIA TO OFFER WINES FROM SONOMA'S PETERSON WINERY:::

The term "sustainable" has been out there for a while, but are you familiar with "zero manipulation"? Actually, it's not a touchless massage; it's the term for the old world, low-tech, high-touch winemaking philosophy followed by Peterson Winery of Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County, California. Pacci Ristorante, already dedicated to sustainable wine practices such as ReCORK America, is thrilled to be Georgia's first restaurant to offer Fred Peterson's sustainably crafted fine wines. Beginning this month, always elegant Pacci will offer three Peterson Winery selections: Peterson's Timber Crest Farms Sauvignon Blanc, Zero Manipulation Rhone-style blend and Il Granaio Sangiovese. Come, savor these wines while dining at Pacci and enjoy the total restaurant experience that has earned Pacci a spot on Esquire magazine's "Best New Restaurants of 2009" list!
Pacci Ristorante: 866 West Peachtree Street, NW, adjacent to the Hotel Palomar; 678-412-2402.

:::HEAT RISES: ALTOREX ROOFTOP LOUNGE REOPENS WITH HEATERS AND TENTS!:::

You can only curl up inside and wait out the cold for so long before your body craves the fresh air, starry nights and the promise that spring will be here soon. AltoRex Rooftop Lounge, located above Pacci Ristorante, is there for you and is reopening part of its Midtown perch on Tuesday, February 2. Heaters and tented ceilings will keep the rooftop cabana portion of AltoRex cozy as guests order items off Pacci's tasty bar menu. Lest things get too heated, be sure to order a specialty cocktail or your favorite wine or beer!
AltoRex Rooftop Lounge: 866 West Peachtree Street, NW; 678-412-2402

:::TOULOUSE'S STEVE PENLEY WINE DINNER ON FEBRUARY 9 HELPS PAINT A BRIGHTER PICTURE FOR PEOPLE OF HAITI:::

Walk into Toulouse and you can tell immediately you're in a positive place just by looking at the Steve Penley paintings gracing the walls with their bright colors and conversation-inspiring topics. Helping the people of Haiti is a huge topic right now, and Toulouse and artist Steve Penley are getting together to raise money to help Haitians through the ServeHAITI Foundation. On Tuesday, February 9, Toulouse guests can meet Penley, enjoy a five-course dinner with two glasses of wine and help the ServeHAITI Foundation all in one swoop at the restaurant's Steve Penley Wine Dinner. Penley's paintings, posters and his illustrated book will be on view and available for purchase. Photographs of Haiti by Donna Williams, a photographer who has been working with ServeHAITI, will be on display. Penley will autograph books starting at 6:30 p.m., and dinner begins at 7:15 p.m. On the menu: field green salad with red wine vinaigrette; seared scallops served with broccoli and sundried tomatoes in a rosemary-citrus reduction; wild mushroom ravioli atop arugula sprinkled with gorgonzola cheese, cranberries and pistachios drizzled with a white balsamic sauce; beef tenderloin filet with mushroom cream sauce coupled with grilled salmon in a balsamic beurre blanc; and Robert's flourless chocolate cake with chocolate glaze for dessert. $125 per person, including tax and gratuity. The ServeHAITI Foundation will receive a portion of art sale and dinner proceeds. Call 404-351-9533 to make your reservation.
Toulouse: 2293 Peachtree Road, NE; 404-351-9533.

:::PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT AND YOU'LL WIN AT PACCI RISTORANTE'S QUEEN OF HEARTS SOCIAL WITH BLANE BACHELOR ON FEBRUARY 11:::
Blane Bachelor gives advice to the lovelorn as resident romance expert for The Sunday Paper. It's Q&A time with the Atlanta-based writer and syndicated advice columnist at Pacci Ristorante's "Queen of Hearts" cocktail lounge party on Thursday, February 11 from 7 - 9 p.m. The Queen of Hearts, who will give a special reading during the evening, ordains that there be no cover charge to enjoy complimentary appetizers, cocktail specials, tarot card readings and a prize-laden card raffle. Pick your cards right and you could win a weekend stay at the Hotel Palomar Atlanta - Midtown, Pacci gift certificates or free cocktail and dinner coupons. Fashionista alert: wear red if you love Valentine's Day, black if you couldn't care less.
Pacci Ristorante: 866 West Peachtree Street, NW, adjacent to the Hotel Palomar; 678-412-2402.

:::IF YOU "HEART" VALENTINE'S DAY, WE HAVE SOME HEART-Y IDEAS FOR YOU!:::
Last week, we posted a lovely list of delicious ways to share Valentine's Day or week with your special someone...and some ways for the happily un-attached to have a good time, too. If you missed it or need a refresher course, catch it again on our Web site. We're tossing in a couple more options for you to consider this week.
Everything's rosy at Marlow's Tavern™, where a special Valentine's weekend tasting menu is priced for one ($30) or two ($55) for solo or tandem dining pleasure from February 12 through 14. Start with taste plates of New England-style roast shrimp and corn chowder or the popular Tavern salad before diving into the Surf & Turf platter of grilled filet mignon, tempura lobster tail and shrimp with a crispy potato cake and jumbo asparagus. For a sweet ending, choose chocolate crème brûlée or decadent Napa Valley cheesecake. (Alpharetta at 3719 Old Alabama Road, 770-475-1800; Kennesaw at 745 Chastain Road, NW, 770-425-8777; Midtown at 950 West Peachtree Street, 404-815-0323; Vinings at 2355 Cumberland Parkway, 770-432-2526; Northlake at 4156 LaVista Road, 678-987-1197; and Duluth at 1950 Satellite Boulevard, 770-622-2033.)

:::SPICE MARKET:::

Spice Market's Valentine's weekend menu takes its cues from the lively markets of southeastern Asia. Global romantics and adventurous foodies will love the $65 per person, five-course menu complete with a glass of champagne. The night's five courses include your choice of black pepper shrimp with sun-dried pineapple or tuna tartare with spicy radish, avocado and ginger marinade; mussels steamed with lemongrass, Thai basil, dried chili and coconut juice or charred chili rubbed beef skewer with Thai basil dipping sauce; cod with Malaysian chili sauce and Thai basil served with baby corn and broccoli with lemongrass and chili; char-grilled chicken with kumquat lemongrass dressing and ginger fried rice; and dessert of Thai jewels and fruits with crushed coconut ice or chocolate tart with coffee ice cream. Guests can also order à la carte. And fortunate guests, Spice Market has green tea-, chocolate- and coffee-flavored fortune cookies for you on Valentine's Day. You'll get yours at the end of your meal! Reservations can be made through Open Table or by calling the restaurant at 404-549-5450. (In the W Atlanta Midtown, 188 14th Street, NE; 404-549-5450.)

:::SPICE MARKET LOUNGE AMPLIFIES THURSDAY NIGHTS WITH $5 DRINKS:::
Just as spices enhance food, Spice Market's $5 drink specials will certainly enhance your Thursday nights! Not only will guests enjoy the combo of exotic flair and metropolitan finesse at this restaurant and lounge in the W Atlanta Midtown, but they can also down $5 specialty cocktails, beer and wine in the Spice Market Lounge every Thursday from 5 - 8 p.m. Hold that flight! We're coming aboard for the trip!
Spice Market: In the W Atlanta Midtown, 188 14th Street, NE; 404-549-5450.

:::SIGN UP FOR NOON MIDTOWN'S NEW E-NEWS AND BE IN THE E-KNOW!:::

There's so much going on at Noon Midtown that owner/chef Katie Birmingham and her up-way-before-noon team have created a newsletter to keep their loyal fans in the know about Noon in the news and what's new at Noon. Did you know Sublime Doughnuts are at Noon Tuesdays through Saturdays? Did you know that you can try some of Katie's recipes and that Noon has its liquor license and will soon be open evenings? You didn't? Just goes to show, you'd better sign up!
Noon Midtown: 1080 Peachtree Street, Suite 6, on Crescent Avenue between 11th and 12th streets; 404-496-4891.

:::RA SUSHI "IT'S A HOT MESS" FLICKR CONTEST IS UNDERWAY!:::

Be caught in the thick of a "Hot Mess" and be proud enough to post it -- RA Sushi's "It's A Hot Mess" Flickr contest has begun! Through February 28, order up RA's Hot Mess sushi, capture hot and messy action and upload your best photo(s) to one of the four "It's a Hot Mess" Flickr group contest categories: "Hottest Hot Mess," "Messiest Hot Mess," "Biggest Hot Mess" and "Anything Goes." To upload your photo(s), use your existing Flickr account or create one; select Upload Photos & Videos, being sure to set your pix to Public before hitting Upload; fill in your Hot Mess category under Add a Description >Title; hit Save.
Next, join the group at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102984579884&s=2003&e=001cHZgzhRqOmSS8GZ9JaXRd4xtI3RUJAOOe7OhqHQQNnV2GQEEL2878VSV_2rS965TjH1mVWH_VQwVUR25WJYNq0aduv685Yxy5HRrxmWEgRU5DbCmdbqOuG_GZQkdpjLxLvkc-DnBIOs= and add your photos under Group Pool. Once your photo is approved and posted on the Web site, tell everyone you know to visit RA Sushi's Flickr Group page and comment on your photo(s). One vote per person per photo! When the contest closes, the photos with the most comments win. Additionally, one finalist from each category will be selected as grand prize winners by contest judges, and each will receive a $100 RA Sushi gift certificate, followed by $50 and $25 gift certificates for the runner up and honorable mention in each category. Read complete contest rules on the Web site. If the lure of prizes and a messy good time aren't enough, every Monday is Hot Mess Monday with the Hot Mess roll specially priced at just $10. Bottom line, bite into a delicious Hot Mess right now...but first, be sure your camera batteries are charged.
RA Sushi: 1080 Peachtree Street at 1010 Midtown; 404-267-0114.