Bakeshop Cooking Classes

Bakeshop is bringing back their popular cooking classes with Chef Jonathon St. Hilaire starting Tuesday September 21st! The cost is $40.00 per person and reservations can be made by calling Bakeshop at 404-892-9322.

Cooking Class Schedule:
September 21 - Mastering The Art of The French Baguette
October 19 - Croissant and Danishes
November 9 - Flatbreads Made Easy
December 7 - Tarts

There are also sample bites and libations included to make this cooking class even more tasty :)

Midtown Market and "Farmer's Happy Hour" at Empire State South

Every Wednesday from 4-7pm, the Midtown Alliance will host the Midtown Market at 999 Peachtree Street. All kinds of market items will be featured such as TaylOrganics Farm Fruits and Vegetables, Bella Cucina Pasta and Sauces, Bakeshop Breads, Empire State South Coffee Stand, King of Pops, Whynatte, and even Inman Petworks Natural Pet Food! There is lots more featured each week so make sure to check Midtown Alliance's website for weekly updates to see who is participating!

Follow Empire State South on Twitter!

"Plates On Peachtree" Tickets - Vote For Your Favorite Midtown Picture To Win

Last week I held a contest for two people to win "Plates on Peachtree" tickets at the Midtown Festival of Arts! Followers submitted pictures of their favorite things to do in Midtown for a chance to win tickets to "Plates on Peachtree". Below are some of my favorite pictures that were submitted from Midtown followers on Twitter for you to vote! You can email me at midtownmile@gmail.com or write me on Twitter (www.twitter.com/midtownmile) to place your vote! Let me know which number picture you like the best! Winners announced Thursday!





#1 - @CoryAnna - Chk out my fave lunch spot at Front Page News... :) Perfect for this BEAUTIFUL day!!





#2 - @LivingLargeLisa - Loving the great weather,majestic skyline and happy vibe at the sexy Hotel Palomar sky lounge!


 

#3 - @HiThisIsLiz - The best thing to do on @MidtownMile is to get glammed up to go dancing Saturday nights.


 

#4 - @GardenersGoods - I LOVE spending time in the new piedmont park dog park w/ my fiance and pup Molly.

 

 

#5 - @SoxPrincessATL - I love great food on the patio of marlows!

 

 

#6 - @VLights - Just opened my graphic design business at Colony Square.

 

#7 -  @ThePeopleSeason - A brunch of steak & eggs (then Bocce in the beautiful windswept court) at Empire State South

 

#8 - @ARBall - fave thing in midtown is #DogwoodFest and the ppl it brings, like this cute resident selling lemonade!



2010 Fall Friday Lunches

2010 Fall Friday Lunches start back tomorrow thanks to Midtown Alliance. Local Midtown restaurants will feature some of their most popular lunch options for under $10! Pick up your lunch every Friday at the intersection of Peachtree Street and North Avenue from 11:30am - 2:00pm at the Bank of America Plaza. Live music from musicians such as Sam Thacker, Jay Memory, Piedmont Winds, Morningside Chamber Musicians & DAVE 92.9 FM.

Fall Friday Lunch Lineup:
September 17 - Noon Midtown
September 26 - TAP
October 1 - Parish
October 8 - Ri Ra Irish Pub
October 15 - South City Kitchen
October 22 - Pacci
October 29 - 5th Street Cafe
November 5 - Dogwood
November 12 - Fresh To Order
November 19 - Empire State South

Check out http://www.midtownatl.com/ for weekly menus and music information!

Wine Dinner and Fundraiser for Bert's Big Adventure at Dogwood Restaurant

Who: Bert and Stacey Weiss

What: Wine Dinner and Fundraiser for Bert’s Big Adventure
Where: Dogwood Restaurant
565 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
When: September 17, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.


On Friday, September 17 you’re invited to join Bert and Stacey Weiss at Dogwood restaurant for an exclusive five-course wine dinner and fundraiser to benefit Bert’s Big Adventure, a non-profit organization that takes chronically and terminally ill children on an all expenses paid trip to Disney World each year. Each of the five courses have been specially selected by acclaimed Dogwood chef, Shane Touhy and is paired with a complementary wine. The event is $125 per person and seating is limited. To make your reservation, please call 404.835.1410 today.

Win a Ticket to Midtown Festival of The Arts "Plates on Peachtree"

Want To Sample Some of Midtown Atlanta's Best Restaurants?

I am holding an incredibly simple contest to give away two tickets to "Plates on Peachtree" September 25th and 26th.

Participating Midtown Restaurants and Tastings Include:

Ecco- Duck Rillettes

La Tavola - Beef Ravioli with Thyme, Marrow Butter and Red Wine Reduction

South City Kitchen - Green Tomato Vichyssoise with Shrimp and Roasted Corn

Park 75 - Lobster Corndog with P75 Mustard and Sweet Corn Ice Cream

TAP at 1180- Chilled Shrimp with Saffron-Poached Apples

Gordon Biersch - Shrimp and Chicken Potstickers

Ra Sushi - Tootsy Maki, Spicy Tuna Roll, Salmon Nigiri & Shrimp Nigiri

Noon Midtown - Mini-Meatloaf Sandwich

Bakeshop - Creamy Chocolate and Pistachio Flan

Pacci - Creamy Polenta with Braised Pork Belly, Wild Mushrooms or Bolognese

....and many, many more!

**How To Win A Ticket?**

Simply Tweet a Photo from your phone or camera to @MidtownMile on Twitter showing your favorite Midtown Atlanta experience! Whether it is lunch or dinner at your favorite restaurant, seeing a show at the Fox Theatre, relaxing in Piedmont Park, or shopping on the Mile, tweet a photo to @MidtownMile describing your photo and why you love Midtown!

@MidtownMile's followers on Twitter will then select their two favorite photos to be the winners of the tickets! All photos must be submitted by Sunday, September 19th and winners will be announced Thursday, September 23rd!

Good luck and happy tweeting :)

Deadwood Saloon's Opening Event

Deadwood Saloon's Opening Party is Wednesday, September 15th from 7-10pm. FREE appetizers, $2 Bud Lights, and $3 Absolut cocktails.

Wanna get your hoedown on? RSVP to rsvp@melissalibbypr.com to reserve your spot today!

Deadwood Saloon: 66 12th Street in Midtown; 404-671-4290.