Quick Bites: News From Midtown, Buckhead, VaHi Restaurants

ATLANTA, GA -- Here's a look at what's been happening this week, as well as offers and events, from restaurants around Atlanta, Buckhead, Midtown, East Atlanta and Virginia Highland

UrbanTree Cidery
1465 Howell Mill Rd NE
Thurs., Nov. 8 - Tire Fire Wants You
UrbanTree Cidery, ASW Distillery, and 18.21 Bitters have teamed up to present Tire Fire Wants You, a celebration of the right to vote! From 7-9:30pm at the cidery, guests can sip election-themed cocktails, including the below. Illegal Food will also be onsite during the event with food for purchase.

Hampton + Hudson
299 N. Highland Ave.
Now Available! Fall Cocktails
Cozy up at Hampton + Hudson and enjoy a spiked hot chocolate made with brandy, bourbon creme, hot chocolate and burnt marshmallows. If cider is more your thing, try their Rum + Cider cocktail, which includes brugal 1888 rum, argus cider and amber maple syrup.

Ponce City Market
675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE

• Nov. 19-20 - Batter Cookie Dough Counter’s One-Year Anniversary
  Celebrate one year of edible cookie dough with Batter at PCM! From Monday, Nov. 19 through Tuesday, Nov. 20, the shop will be offering an anniversary special to all guests from 11am-9pm. Cookie dough lovers can purchase a scoop of cookie dough and receive a second scoop for 50% off.

• Now available -Holiday Pre-Orders from Root Baking Co.
  Thanksgiving carbs are covered by Root Baking Co.! The shop inside PCM is now offering pre-ordering for the holidays both online and in person. Selections include heirloom apple pie (made with apple-ginger filling and stone-milled flour crust), chocolate pecan pie, multigrain and sourdough breads, biscotti, lemon and chocolate shortbread cookies, and more. All Thanksgiving orders must be placed by Nov. 19.

Second Self Beer Co.
1317 Logan Circle NW

• Now available -- Junipa. Second Self has released its cold weather seasonal Junipa (6.4% ABV). A spruce beer inspired by gin, Junipa returns in 2018 with a new recipe, featuring ingredients such as juniper and rosemary. The beer is now available on draft at Second Self’s taproom in Atlanta and on draft and in cans in bars and restaurants throughout Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama.
• Sun., Nov. 11. Rise Up with People’s BBQ. Cheer on the Falcons at Second Self! On Nov. 11, craft beer lovers are invited to the Westside taproom to watch the game. People’s BBQ will be onsite smoking a whole pig and preparing food for purchase, and guests can purchase plates for $15 or an all-you-can-eat option for $25, including side items. Anyone in Falcons gear will also receive a free beer during the game.
• Fri., Nov. 23 - Black Friday Sale
  Shoppers - include Second Self in your Black Friday route! On Nov. 23, each beer in the tasting room will be $3 and a food truck will be onsite with food for purchase.

Brezza Cucina
675 Ponce de Leon Ave

• Fall Menu Spotlight - Mussels. Brezza Cucina’s fall menu has made its debut, featuring thoughtfully prepared, seasonal dishes. One standout seafood dish is mussels, tossed with basil, butter, and white wine and served with crispy focaccia. Brezza Cucina’s full menu can be found here.

• Every Wednesday - Bevanda Happy Hour. Every Wednesday at Brezza Cucina is Bevanda Happy Hour, offering a special menu with $6 classic cocktails. Stop in and enjoy a few bites from the Burrata & Raw Bar menu, which includes a selection dishes featuring hand-pulled Italian burrata, alongside raw items including Gulf oysters on the half shell and crudo. The Burrata & Raw Bar menu is available daily starting at 3pm.
• Mon., Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14 – Kids Pizza-Making Classes. Brezza Cucina is now offering Kids Pizza-Making Classes the second Monday of every month. The restaurant's culinary team will teach little chefs how to stretch pizza dough before they top pies themselves and watch as the pizzas bake in the restaurant's wood fire oven. Classes cost $25 per child, including a complimentary glass of wine for mom or dad, and are held from 5-7pm. Participation can be reserved by emailing candace@brezzacucina.com and keith@brezzacucina.com. Upcoming classes will be held on November 12 (SOLD OUT), December 10 and January 14, etc.
• Tues., Nov. 13 – “Gusto di Italia” Wine Tasting Series. Beginning November 13, Brezza Cucina's Beverage Director Don Pirone will host a wine tasting class the second Tuesday of every month focusing on a different region in Italy. Guests can enjoy an interactive learning and tasting experience centered around four wines from the restaurant's cultivated selection. Snacks will be served from Brezza Cucina's Burrata & Raw Bar. Each class begins at 7pm and is $30 to attend.

East Pole Coffee Co.
255 Ottley Dr.
Everyday Market, the newly opened shop in Atlanta’s Inman Park neighborhood, is now serving East Pole! Their freshly roasted coffee is available on drip and by the bag alongside the shop’s selection of local goods.

Beer Garden Ticket Special For Atlanta United FC
Show out for the playoffs and get to Mercedes-Benz Stadium early on Sunday, November 11 for the pre-match beer garden presented by Heineken. Ticket special includes:

• One (1) ticket to the November 11th playoff match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Wristband access to pre-match beer garden with TVs, music, backyard games, and more at The Home Depot Backyard
• Jim N Nick's BBQ catering
• Up to three (3) beers (choice of Heineken, Heineken Light, or Dos Equis)

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