Win a Tapena Party Pack

Let the sunshine of Spain brighten your winter! With the wines of Tapeña you can add a festive feel to any holiday get together. The name says it all. Tapeña is a fusion of “tapas,” the beloved Spanish dishes and dining experience, and “peña,” a gathering of close friends. Together, Tapeña wine with food and [...]

Dining Atlanta: Week of November 28, 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 Atlantic Station Fulfilling the promise of an Irish pub from the original Atlantic Station proposal, MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB [...]

A Map for the World Traveler

Looking for a gift for the world traveler? Get him or her the Scratch Map. Unique and innovative, this map helps you keep track of where you’ve visited in a fun way. Just scratch off the places where you’ve traveled to reveal a splash of color and local facts. No passport is required — just [...]

It’s Time for Wine: Corks vs. Screw Tops

Does the Debate Still Have Legs? By Monty and Sara Preiser As wine writers and educators, as well as publishers and vintners, we are constantly asked questions about varying aspects of the wine industry. Probably the most often asked question has to do with what we think about screw top closures on bottles of wine. [...]

Barbecue and Moonshine at D.B.A.

If you think moonshine can only be good when it is illegal, you haven’t tasted Junior Johnson Midnight Moon paired with D.B.A. Barbecue. The Virginia Highland restaurant recently held a Harvest Moonshine Dinner – four courses paired with a different moonshine. The infamous spirit is made by distilling corn – a process that is legal [...]

STK Atlanta to Open Mid December

The wait is almost over. Sexy NYC-based STK has announced its Atlanta restaurant will open in mid December. The combination modern steakhouse and chic lounge located at 12th & Midtown is set to become the place to go for an exciting night out. Adding a local touch to the STK brand will be General Manager [...]

A Trio of Ravenswood Zinfandel — Great Pairing for Your Holiday Meal

Zinfandel makes a great pairing with holiday meals. Flavors that range from bright and fruity to dark and spicy make Zinfandel an extremely food-friendly red wine, whether you’re serving turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables or beyond. If your holiday get together also includes a variety of tastes when it comes to wine, Ravenswood has [...]

A Taste of the Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2011

Le Beaujolais Nouveau 2011 est arrivé! Beaujolais Nouveau is produced in the Beaujolais region of Burgundy in France. In accordance with French law it is released on the third Thursday in November — November 17, 2011. Beaujolais Nouveau is a light bodied red wine made entirely from Gamay grapes. It pairs well with turkey, ham [...]

Dining Atlanta: Week of November 14, 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 Brookhaven The latest FLYING BISCUIT franchise opens today in the Town Boulevard shopping complex (might not open until [...]

Dining Atlanta: Week of November 7, 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 Buckhead The North Buckhead location of DOC GREEN’S GOURMET SALADS & GRILL on Roswell appears to have closed.  [...]