Bantam + Biddy and Ansley Wine Merchants Host New Monthly Wine Tastings

Popular Midtown Eatery and Wine Shop Offer Appetizers and

Discount on Sampled Wines Last Tuesday of Each Month

 Starting Tuesday, February 26, Bantam + Biddy is partnering with Ansley Wine Merchants to host the first in a series of monthly wine tastings. From 6:30 to 7 p.m., Ansley Wine will be pouring six different wines at the restaurant for guests to sample. For the first event, SOHO wines of New Zealand will be poured and include:

·         White Label Sauvignon Blanc

·         Black Label Sauvignon Blanc

·         White Label Pinot Noir

·         McQueen Pinot Noir

The cost is $10 per person and includes complimentary appetizers, such as Bantam + Biddy’s signature pastured deviled eggs with bourbon smoked paprika, pimento cheese with veggies and toast and chopped pastured chicken liver with toast. For those who would like to stay for dinner, the fee for the tasting will be applied to their meal. The wines will be available for purchase that evening at Ansley Wine and special discounts will be offered. A limited number of spots are available for the wine tasting. To reserve a seat, guests can call Ansley Wine Merchants at 404-876-6790.

Bantam + Biddy is located in Ansley Mall at 1544 Piedmont Road. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visitbantamandbiddy.com or call 404-907-3469.

4th Annual Oyster Roast at Rosebud

Get your weekend started off right and be sure to join Rosebud Saturday, March 16th for an evening of fresh shucked oysters, steamed oysters, oyster stew, ice cold beer and of course, American Spirit Whiskey.  The evening will also feature Americana acoustic tunes performed by the neighborhood's own Parker Smith & Michael Chesin.  This is an outdoor event, so please dress accordingly.  Tickets can be purchased here.

Flyer says 2/22 but due to weather, it has been rescheduled to 3/16!

Fridays Are For Fish Frys at Parish

Passport to Puppetry Library Loan Program Launches Statewide

Check out the Center for Puppetry Arts Museum Pass at any Participating Public Library in Georgia

Georgia families can now pay a free visit to Big Bird, the Fraggles, Wayland Flowers’ Madame, and a host of other popular puppet characters by using a library card.

Thanks to a new partnership between the Center for Puppetry Arts and Georgia’s Public Libraries, citizens with valid library cards can check out the Center’s new “Passport to Puppetry” at any participating public library in all 159 Georgia counties.

The “Passport to Puppetry” is valid for up to four free museum admissions—a potential savings of up to $33 per family. Parties with children must include at least one adult. The museum provides educational fun with more than 350 puppets from around the world, highlighting the fact that every civilization on our planet has its own unique form of puppetry tradition. By examining and learning more about the cultural traditions of other countries, one gains a greater understanding of our shared histories and values.

“We strive to be accessible to anyone who wishes to avail themselves of our programming and welcome this opportunity to partner with the Georgia Public Library Service,” said Vincent Anthony, the Center’s founding Executive Director. “Whether you’re an elementary, high, or college student; parent, toddler, or senior citizen, we endeavor to provide access to many different activities thereby gaining a greater understanding of our shared cultural heritage. After a visit, we hope that you understand that puppetry is not just for kids: it's for everyone.”

The museum at the Center for Puppetry Arts is open Tuesdays through Sundays with hours varying upon day and programming. In addition to four free admissions, the “Passport to Puppetry” also entitles library patrons to attend a performance at the Center and/or participate in a Create-a-Puppet Workshop at a 25% discount, when space is available. Complete details, including valid dates, show times, hours of operation, and reservation information are available online at www.puppet.org.

“This wonderful collaboration between the Center for Puppetry Arts and Georgia’s public libraries brings an even greater dimension and value to our ever-growing list of services,” said Dr. Lamar Veatch, Georgia’s state librarian. “We are thrilled for our libraries to offer this entertaining educational opportunity to citizens in every corner of our state.”

Visit www.puppet.org/museum/galibrarypassport.shtml for full details on accessing and how to use the "Passport to Puppetry," or visit your local Georgia public library for more information. All public libraries in Georgia are participating in this program.

Marlow's Tavern Brings The Big Easy To Atlanta

Atlanta’s favorite neighborhood restaurant, Marlow’s Tavern, is bringing NOLA to ATL with its annual “Bayou ‘n Bourbon” menu full of cuisine from the Deep South. Starting on Tuesday, February 12 through Monday, March 25, all Atlanta-area tavern locations are featuring the menu full of jazzed up dishes and classic cocktails that will take diners taste buds on a trip to the Big Easy.

                “The flavors of New Orleans are distinct and irresistible, much like the chef-driven food and hand-crafted cocktails found on our everyday menu,” says John C. Metz, executive chef and co-founder of Marlow’s Tavern. “We want our guests to experience Louisiana cooking with a Marlow’s twist,” he adds.

The “Bayou ‘n Bourbon” menu includes the following dishes which are offered daily for lunch and dinner through the next six weeks:

·         Roast chicken and shrimp gumbo - a Louisiana tradition with a Marlow’s twist (6.5)

• Fiery crawfish fondue – a rich, creamy blend of crawfish, Gruyere cheese, fresh herbs and spices served with ciabatta crostini  (9)

• Honey Jack chicken and Andouille flatbread – blackened Prestige Farms chicken, spicy andouille sausage, caramelized red onion and pepper jack cheese with sweet and spicy Honey Jack on crisp flatbread  (9.5)

• “Nawlins-style” po’boy - tempura battered shrimp and crawfish, sweet slaw, shredded lettuce, Roma tomato and smoked chili cream on a soft Cuban roll (12.5)

• Bayou burger - fresh ground beef all “jazzed up” with andouille sausage, cheddar cheese, crawdaddies, lettuce, Roma tomato, red onion and house-made Creole remoulade on a toasted onion roll (12)

• Deconstructed jambalaya - grilled Prestige Farms chicken, andouille sausage, house-made dirty rice and traditional crawfish Creole sauce (14)

• Sweet Bourbon St. rib-eye - blackened Jack Daniels honey-blazed rib-eye served with tiny asparagus and a crispy sweet potato cake (26)

A Bourbon Street meal is not complete without a sweet treat. Marlow’s offers honey bourbon bread pudding, made with honey and vanilla crème brûlée, soaked ciabatta and a splash of Jack Daniel’s Honey (7) to round out the Louisiana inspired meal.

Guests will need to hold on to their beads while enjoying Marlow’s spirited take on classic New Orleans-style cocktails and drinks:

• “Pat’s” Marlow’s Hurricane – a New Orleans tradition borrowed from Pat O’Brien’s with Bacardi light rum, fresh orange juice and a floater of Bacardi 151 (8)

• Ramos Gin Fizz – Van Gogh dry gin, house-made sour, light cream and orange flower water, shaken 50 times until frothy and served icy (8.5)

• Cajun Cosmo – Absolut Mango and Pepper, cranberry, triple sec and fresh lime (9)

• Abita Restoration – the Louisiana “home brew” with intense hops partners perfectly for spicy Cajun dishes (5.5)  

It's Festival Season in Atlanta!

Check out some of the upcoming festivals in Atlanta:

Sunday, Feb. 17th - SweetWater Sweet 16 with Yacht Rock Revue   http://www.facebook.com/events/460499707349607/ 


Feb. 23 (Sat), Steamhouse Lounge OysterFest http://www.steamhouselounge.com/oysterfest.html

March 2: Beer, Bourbon, Barbecue at Atlantic Station: http://www.beerandbourbon.com/georgia/show-info
March 2: Shamrock with Yacht Rock, http://xorbia.com/e/yachtrock/shamrock13/?referral=xorbiamain

Mar. 9 (Sat) LuckyFest, Mar. 9, Park Tavern: http://www.spiralentertainment.com/events/luckyfest

Mar. 16 (Sat), Lepre-con, March 16, Park Tavern
https://www.xorbia.com/e/asocialmess/leprecon13

Mar. 23 (Sat), Oyster & Crawfish Festival with Cowboy Mouth, 2pm-midnight, Park Tavern, https://www.xorbia.com/e/parktavern/craw13

Apr. 19-21: Sweetwater 420Fest, Candler Park: http://sweetwater420fest.com/
Apr. 19-21: Dogwood Festival, Piedmont Park: http://www.dogwood.org/ 

Apr. 26-28: Inman Park Festival: http://inmanparkfestival.org/

Rise Up and Carryout Antico Pizza This Sunday January 20th

Antico Pizza will Cheer the Atlanta Falcons to Victory by Opening its Doors on a Sunday

WHAT:           To celebrate the Atlanta Falcons NFC championship game, award-winning Antico Pizza Napoletana will open for the first time ever, takeout only, this Sunday, January 20 from 11 a.m. until kickoff. A repeated "Best of Atlanta" winner and a local favorite of team owner Arthur Blank, Falcon fans can enjoy Antico Pizza while cheering the team to victory. Antico will start taking phone orders at 10:30 a.m. and customers can order up to four pizzas.

WHEN:           Sunday, January, 20

From 11 a.m. until kickoff at 3 p.m. or when they run out of dough.

WHERE:        Antico Pizza Napoletana

                        1093 Hemphill Ave

                        Atlanta, GA 30318

WHO:             Antico Pizza Napoletana has been honored with a long list of accolades, including garnering the highest score in Zagat’s first-ever pizza survey of “Best Pizza in 23 U.S. Cities” – beating out New York City; taking home the International “Top in Class” Award for the United States from worldwide, two-day festival, the Festa Della Pizza in Salerno, Italy; being named one of 12 New Pizza Classics by Food & Wine Magazine; lauded Best Italian Style Pizza by Atlanta Journal-Constitution and leading Gayot.com’s Top 10 Pizza Restaurants in the U.S.

INFO:             For more information visit www.AnticoAtl.com