Peachtree Road Farmers Market To Launch Weekly Wednesday

Apr 1st, 2016 by

Peachtree Farmers Market 2016BFrom April 13 to October 26, there will be an additional day each week to enjoy the Peachtree Road Farmers Market (2744 Peachtree Road), the largest producer-only market in metro Atlanta. Every Wednesday from 4:30 to 8 p.m., Atlantans can enjoy food and drink from familiar Saturday market vendors, new vendors, and a rotating schedule of Atlanta’s favorite chefs. Food will be available to-go, or for dining at outdoor picnic tables on-site. Each week, the Wednesday market will also feature tastings from a local craft brewery, like Second Self Beer Co.; Monday Night Brewing; Orpheus Brewing; Wrecking Bar Brewpub; plus fresh produce, eggs, dairy, and meat from local farmers and bread, pasta, jam, and more from local food producers.

The Wednesday market series will function as a mini outdoor food hall with weekly restaurant pop-ups from Atlanta chefs, like Nick Leahy of Saltyard; Jarrett Stieber of Eat Me Speak Me; Zach Meloy of Better Half; Kevin Gillespie of Gunshow, Revival, and Terminus City BBQ; Hector Santiago of El Super Pan; Nick Melvin of Venkman’s; and Terry Koval of Wrecking Bar Brewery. Please check the website throughout the market season for an up-to-date chef schedule. There will also be prepared food from the Peachtree Road Market’s regularly featured vendors, like Flora & Flour, The Spotted Trotter, Pine Street Market, S&J’s Woodfired Pizza and King of Pops.

Peachtree Farmers Market 2016In addition to dinner, the market will feature options for midweek grocery needs, like locally baked bread, farm-fresh eggs, meats and produce. All participating farmers are Certified Naturally Grown or Certified Organic, and all produce and meats are raised and grown in Georgia.

The new market hours will give Atlantans another opportunity to enjoy and support the local economy and sustainable agriculture. In case of rain, the market will be held indoors. The Peachtree Road Farmers Market will reopen Saturdays on April 2 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Photos provided courtesy of Sara Craig-Goodell.

 

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Wagyu & Wine is Back at The Capital Grille

Sep 15th, 2015 by

The Capital Grille today announced its annual Wagyu & Wine event, the perfect opportunity for diners seeking an elevated post-work dining experience. Wagyu & Wine event is one of my personal favorites and will run this year from September 14th – November 22nd in The Capital Grille’s lounge. For $25, guests can choose from two different styles of Wagyu burgers, accompanied by their choice of a glass of two exceptional wines typically reserved for bottle purchases only – Justin Isosceles Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, 2012 and Landmark Overlook Pinot Noir, California, 2013.

The Capital Grille Wagyu & Wine 2015

“Wagyu beef is often referred to as ‘butter knife beef’ because it is arguably the most tender beef on earth,” said The Capital Grille’s Executive Chef Michael LaDuke. “With Wagyu & Wine, we are putting our own twist on the comfort of a burger guests love, further enhanced with premium ingredients and flawless preparation.”

“Wagyu & Wine is also a wonderful opportunity for guests to enjoy one of two exceptional wine pairings with a gourmet burger,” added George Miliotes, The Capital Grille’s Master Sommelier and one of only 230 wine professionals in the world to have earned that prestigious title.

The Capital Grille’s pairings were hand-selected by Miliotes, who takes great pride in coupling world-class wines with fantastic dishes.

“When selecting a wine to pair with our Gorgonzola and Black Truffle Wagyu Burger, we factored in the need for powerful tannins to offset the richness of the meat, which is how we came to choose the 2012 Justin Isosceles Cabernet Sauvignon,” Miliotes explained. “As for our Wagyu Cheeseburger with Fried Egg, it made perfect sense to match the texture of the egg yolk to the silky smooth 2013 Landmark Overlook Pinot Noir.”

For more information go to thecapitalgrille.com. Not available in PA locations.

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Extending Relaxation from the Airport to the Beach and Back; American Express Opens The Centurion Lounge in Miami International Airport

Jun 15th, 2015 by

Earlier this month American Express announced the opening of The Centurion Lounge℠ in Miami International Airport (MIA), its first location in the Southeast U.S., and fifth in the country. Located in the North Terminal in Concourse D, The Centurion Lounge in MIA will provide 8,000 square feet of space for Card Members to recharge and reboot on the way to their final destination.

Access to the Centurion Lounge network is exclusive to American Express Card Members, and a key complimentary benefit for Platinum Card Members as part of a suite of benefits that help make travel more seamless.

Centurion Lounge in Miami International Airport

The Centurion Lounge in the Miami International Airport is now open to American Express card members.

Once in the lounge, its range of amenities allows Card Members to enjoy an all-inclusive haven in the airport. The lounge includes complimentary:

  • World-class food from local James Beard award-winning Chef Michelle Bernstein
  • Beverages from renowned Mixologist Jim Meehan
  • Spa treatments from exhale® spa, including massages and manicures
  • Dedicated work spaces with high-speed Wi-Fi and plenty of power outlets
  • Cozy semi-private nooks
  • Soundproof kids play area

“At any given time, a large number of our Card Members are likely traveling in and out of MIA, whether they’re leaving home, visiting, connecting domestically or passing through on the way to Latin America or the Caribbean,” said Lisa Durocher, senior vice president, Consumer Charge Cards & Benefits at American Express. “We designed this lounge to reflect the vibrancy of Miami, with great food, entertainment and plenty of ways to relax. Whether traveling for work or pleasure, Card Members will find a retreat in the lounge.”

Amenities & Features within the Lounge

The Centurion Lounge in Miami includes several unique features that pay homage to the city’s reputation for design, most notably a floor-to-ceiling textural wall resembling a wave that gives a nod to the city’s coastal vibe. Like its sister locations, the lounge features artwork by Rock Paper Photo, highlighting iconic entertainment and music moments from Miami.

Entry to The Centurion Lounges is complimentary for consumer, Business and Corporate Platinum Card and Centurion®Members, and their immediate family or up to two travel companions. Other American Express Credit and Charge Card Members may purchase a one-day pass at The Centurion Lounge for $50 (Subject to availability/capacity).

The new lounge in MIA joins locations in Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). In the coming weeks, American Express will also introduce The Centurion Studio in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

May 18th, 2015 by

Step out of your comfort zone and into the living room of Atlanta’s Horizon Theatre Company’s production of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” that premiered this weekend and runs through June 28. This hilarious comedy by playwright Christopher Durang won the 2013 Tony award for best play. The scene for this play is set in the morning room of a farmhouse in Bucks County, Pennsylvania overlooking a pond. Mix in sibling rivalry, a costume party, a clairvoyant housekeeper and a twenty-something boy toy, who’s shirtless more of the time, and it’s sure to make you laugh.

The venue of the theatre is small and intimate (about 172 seats) so there are no bad seats in the house, but more importantly the seats starts from the stage floor and up about 10 cozy levels, so you’ll be up close to all the actors. The cast of just five is superb and makes your appreciate the talent of being able to preform to a live audience and to memorized and articulated all those fabulous lines and antics that are sure to make you laugh.

Tickets and more information go to www.horizontheatre.com.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Top row (left to right): Denise Arribas as Nina, Edward McCreary as Spike and Tess Malis Kincaid as Masha. Bottom row (left to right): William S. Murphey as Vanya and Lala Cochran as Sonia.

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With a Southern Twist is all about good living in today's South. A true Southerner, the author's passions include food, home design, travel, restaurants, shopping, and entertaining. It is a fun blog about one of her most beloved regions of the country, shared through personal experiences.