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Lime Taqueria Wine Tasting

Gourmet Mexican wines and cuisine take center stage at Lime Taqueria.

Lime Taqueria will uncork the flavor of L.A.Cetto, one of the most renowned and oldest wineries in Mexico. L.A.Cetto’s award-winning wines will be paired with a special menu designed by Oscar Mendivil, Lime’s Executive Chef.

“I’m excited about introducing Atlantans to L.A. Cetto wines. People may be surprised to find out that Mexico not only has good tequila and beer but wines that are equal to or better than good Spanish wines,” said Mendivil.

To properly showcase these wines, Mendivil will pair them with four exceptional dishes that combine seafood, meat and vegetables with exquisite Mexican flavors such as ancho and poblano pepper.

Founded by the Italian Angelo Cetto in 1930, L. A. Cetto has obtained a total of 132 international prizes in France, Italy, Spain, England, Canada and the United States. Its wines reflect the quality and consistency of the Mexican wine culture.

The menu includes:

L.A. Cetto Sauvignon Blanc paired with sprimp ceviche with lobster served in cucumber

L.A. Cetto Chardonnay paired with grilled panela cheese served with applewood smoked bacon and ancho salsa

L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah paired with grilled lamb lolipops marinated in citrus juice and oregano pesto

L.A. Cetto Cabernet Sauvignon paired with grilled skirt steak with roasted tomato salsa, grilled poblanos and asadero cheese

The Lime Taqueria wine dinner is $20/person and will be held March 31, 2010 from 7-8:30pm in West Village.

[where: 30080]

Still making plans for Valentine’s Day? What better place than the restaurant voted Atlanta’s Best Restaurant for a First Date. Consider having dinner with your sweetheart at The Real Chow Baby.

The Real Chow Baby offers an unmatched experience where visitors get to create their own stir-fry meals choosing from a variety of fresh vegetables, meats, sauces and spices. With meats like chicken, beef, sausage, tilapia, calamari, and scallops you can create a masterpiece as elegant as you wish. If you’re looking for a unique, fun, and engaging experience The Real Chow Baby is the place to be!

Join The Real Chow Bay for a special $19.99 4-course prix frixe menu. Reservations will be accepted reservations for parties of all sizes at both locations.

• Tuna Sashimi
• Ginger Salad
• Unlimited Stir-Fry (upgrades extra charge)
• Midnight Torte

Locations

Howell Mill
1016 Howell Mill Road, Suite A | Atlanta, GA 30318
Ph: 404.815.4900 | Fx: 404.815.4901 | email: info@therealchowbaby.com

Cobb Galleria
One Galleria Parkway, Suite 1B1 | Atlanta, GA 30339
Ph: 770.405.2464 | Fx: 770.405.2465 | email: cobbgalleria@therealchowbaby.com

When you think Valentine’s Day, lime green probably doesn’t come instantly to mind. But the folks at Lime Taqueria and Tequila Bar in West Village want to change that.

Delicious Chef Specials Featured All Weekend…

• Grilled Filet Mignon with Red Wine Reduction Sauce, Sautéed Vegetables & Roasted Garlic Rosemary Potato Puree

• Pan Seared Red Snapper with Grilled Vegetables, Candied Carrots & Roasted Corn Rice with Saffron Cream Sauce

• Chocolate Raspberry Trim-Bale with Amaretto Cream Glaze

Special 4-Course Patron Valentine Dinner Pairing

Sunday, February 14th @ 6pm

1st Course: Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Fig Glaze & Chipotle Vinaigrette AND Patron Platinum Neat

2nd Course: Mixed Green Salad with Toasted Candied Almonds, Queso Fresco, Roasted Tomatoes, & Applewood Smoked Bacon with Balsamic Vinaigrette AND Patron Reposado, Neat or in a Georgia Peach Margarita

3rd Course: Grilled Filet Mignon OR Pan Seared Red Snapper AND Patron Anejo Neat or Anejo Pacifico Martini

4th Course: Chocolate Raspberry Trim-Bale with Amaretto Cream Glaze AND Espresso Martini, Mexican Coffee or Patron XO Neat

Patron Dinner Pairing is $90 Per Couple, Space is Limited

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!!!!!

[where: 30080]

Well, if that don’t put pepper in the gumbo!

Love NOLA? Then don’t miss all the special New Orleans-themed specials at South City Kitchen Vinings featuring your favorite Big Easy dishes!

First, there’s an old custom in New Orleans of serving red beans and rice on Mondays. This comes from the time when ham was a Sunday meal and Monday was washday—a pot of beans could sit on the stove and simmer while everyone was busy scrubbing clothes for the coming week.

So, every Monday starting January 25 and ending February 15, they’ll be featuring their own red beans and rice dish for $15 at South City Kitchen Vinings for dinner:

Traditional New Orleans Red Beans and Rice with Pan-fried Pork Chop – creamy red beans cooked with “Holy Trinity,” andouille sausage and pickled pork, served on top of long grain rice with thin pan-fried boneless pork chops and pickled onions

Then, starting Tuesday, February 16th, they will be serving up this special “Taste of New Orleans” dinner menu (in addition to their regular menu) through Sunday, February 21st:

Appetizer

BBQ SHRIMP pan-roasted with lemon-Worcestershire garlic butter and served with French bread 9.25

OYSTERS BIENVILLE four Gulf oysters on-the-half-shell baked with shrimp, mushrooms, garlic cream 10

DUCK & ANDOULLE SAUSAGE GUMBO 8

CHOPPED SALAD gem lettuce, pickled mirlitons, satsumas, crispy country ham, candied pecans, Dijon vinaigrette 7.25

SHRIMP RÉMOULADE poached jumbo shrimp with spicy tomato mayonnaise on crisp lettuce 9.25

BEEF CROQUETTES tender braised beef, coated with crispy panko, served with Creole mustard sauce 8.25

Entrée

CORNMEAL FRIED CATFISH stewed okra and tomatoes, mustard greens, scallion rémoulade 18

CHICKEN CLEMENCEAU pan-seared chicken breast with mushrooms, shallots and baby peas with garlic-white wine sauce on Brabant potatoes 18

SAUTÉED TROUT WITH CRAB AMANDINE with “green rice” and snap beans 22

VEAL GRILLARDS & GRITS tender veal stew with “Holy Trinity” and rich mushroom gravy over stone-ground grits 20

Dessert

BREAD PUDDING with whiskey sauce 6.75

BANANAS FOSTER with vanilla ice cream 6.75

South City Kitchen Vinings is located at 1675 Cumberland Parkway (at N. Atlanta Rd.).

[where: 30080]

The Vinings Business Association (VBA) has named SOHO restaurant as its 2009 Vinings Business of the Year.

In making the announcement during the monthly 1st Tuesday luncheon held January 5th at Social Vinings restaurant, VBA President Bill Borden said, “We want to congratulate SOHO and owners Frank and Susan Smith for their outstanding commitment to the Vinings community and for their continued growth in this area. They have shown leadership in the community, besides being in the restaurant business and we recognize their achievements.”

SOHO opened in Vinings in 1997 as an upscale wine bar and restaurant and also contributes to the community with Home Depot in a joint venture to aid the Leukemia Society and annually hosts the Vinings Historical Preservation Society’s Golf Tournament Preview Party. Frank Smith said, “Thank you to the Vinings Business Association for this honor, we have enjoyed serving and living in the Vinings community and will continue to be a part of this area for a long time.”

The winner was presented with a customer-designed crystal flame statue with an engraved plaque, which was contributed by Don Lillie, of Lillie Glass Blowers in Smyrna.

Also during the luncheon, Cobb County District 2 Commissioner Bob Ott gave an update on events, government activities and 2010 growth plans for the area.

SOHO is located in Vinings Village at 4300 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339.

[where: 30339]