An Introduction to the Jura

France’s wine regions are some of the most famous in the world. Casual wine drinkers could likely list several off the top of their heads, as well as grapes grown in these regions. Ask casual or even well-versed wine drinkers about the Jura and the response will be much different. Though smaller and not as [...]

AG Pick: Quivira Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2009

It may seem odd that a winery would use its foe as label art, but Quivira has done just that. The animal pictured is one of the Dry Creek Valley’s wild pigs, a cross of the Russian boars and Italian pigs that were brought to the United States in the 1800s. Though seemingly cute and [...]

Dining Atlanta: Week of September 26, 2011

By Eric Harvison Dining Atlanta spotlights what is opening and closing around the city. Check in at the beginning of each week to find out what is changing in your neighborhood. Click here to read earlier columns Ansley Latest burger war entry, BOARDWALK FRESH BURGERS & FRIES opened a few weeks ago inside Ansley Mall. [...]

Chefs in the City Launches at Bloomingdale’s

Food and fashion will come together this fall at Chefs in the City, a monthly event at Bloomingdale’s Lenox Square launching Thursday, September 29th. The upscale department store is teaming up with Grape Crush Productions for the shopping soiree that will include chef demonstrations, guided wine tastings, fashion and home decor previews and exclusive savings. [...]

Harvest in the Jura

The month of September brings splashes of color to the vineyards in the Jura. The grape leaves start to turn orange and brown. Large yellow and purple grape clusters wait to be harvested. Men and women move up and down the rows picking fruit while red tractors wait nearby to transport it. Jura is a [...]

AG Pick: Dark Lady Pinotage 2010

Pinotage, whether it deserves it or not, is one of the most notorious New World grapes. Those who have tasted this South African red wine either love it or hate it, with many American wine drinkers falling into the latter category. South Africa’s signature varietal, Pinotage was created in the 1920s by crossing Pinot Noir [...]

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Opens 2011 – 2012 Season On Thursday

Music returns to Midtown this week. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra led by Music Director Robert Spano will open the 2011 – 2012 season with performances on September 22nd, 23rd and 25th. The opening weekend performances will include selections from Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen and the Atlanta Symphony premiere of an arrangement of Beethoven’s Symphony [...]

Kickoff Party for Ponce City Market

Get your first look at the Ponce City Market on October 1st at Party at Ponce, the ultimate kick off party for Atlanta’s next premiere shopping and dining destination. The event will feature big names in food and music in a benefit for the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and Georgia Organics. The former Sears, Roebuck and [...]

Inman Park Restaurant Week Fall 2011

Make your reservations now to dine at one or several of Inman Park’s restaurants this week. Going on Monday, September 19th through Sunday, September 25th is Inman Park Restaurant Week.  Fourteen restaurants in the Atlanta neighborhood are offering three course prix fixe menus that start at $15 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). For $15 [...]

Richard Blais’s HD1 Scheduled to Open September 22

Attention Atlanta frankfurter fans — the highly anticipated hot dog restaurant from Top Chef: All-Stars winner Richard Blais is scheduled to open on Thursday, September 22. HD1, the project of Blais and owner Barry Mills, will offer a modern take on the hot dog in Atlanta’s Poncey-Highland neighborhood. HD1′s menu will be a mix of [...]