Mark your calendar for  the seventh annual Smyrna Beer Fest.

Come sample some of the greatest local, domestic & import beers, as well as limited wine tasting booths along with great food from Smyrna Market Village restaurants.

Entertainment includes live music & college football games on the big screens inside Atkins Park Tavern. Guests will receive an 7 oz commemorative drinking glass for beer tasting, program and a chance to win contests & raffles with great prizes & giveaways with paid admission.

This is the event you just have to be at on Saturday, September 25th, 2010, from 1pm – 6pm at Smyrna Market Village. Discounted advance tickets are $25 or $35 day of event at the gate.

Proceeds will benefit Mustard Seed Communities and the Smyrna Education Foundation. This event is hosted by Atkins Park Tavern. Event  details include:

• Admission includes 100’s of the finest local, domestic & import beers available for tasting.

• Some limited wine tasting tables.

• Centered around Smyrna Market Village’s beautiful Water Fountain

• Entertainment from Lethal Rhythms.

• Entry includes a commemorative 7 oz. tasting glass.

• Proceeds benefit Mustard Seed Communities and The Smyrna Education Foundation

• Entry is limited to first 4000 participants.

• 21 & over only!

• No strollers, backpacks, coolers, etc.

• Dog Friendly Event!

• Great food available from Atkins Park, Zucca Pizzaria, Moe’s & The Village Cafe, College Football games and more

Click here for info & tickets.

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Here’s something to get excited about. Atkins Park Tavern in the Smyrna Market Village will be holding a very special dinner next Tuesday at 7pm. It’s a po’boy dinner paired with Abita beer.  The menu will be:

Traditional New Orleans Roast Beef - topped with hand cut fries, brown gravy, lettuce, tomato, mayo & pickles. This will be paired with an Abita Abbey Ale.

Paneed Veal Cutlet – red eye gravy, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo & pickles. This will be paired with an Abita Jockamo.

Louisiana Gator – sauteed, smothered in crawfish etouffee and swiss chese. This will be paired with an Abita Andygator.

Root Beer Float – Abita root beer and homemade ice cream

The dinner is $30 per person, not including tax or gratuity. Call Atkins Park Tavern at 770.435.1887 to make a reservation.

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2010 Best of Smyrna Vinings Contest

Less than one week to go in the 2010 Best of Smyrna Vinings contest. It’s certainly been a big hit and we’ve had thousands of votes. Voting continues through August 31st, so if you haven’t placed your vote you still have time. This is a great way to support your favorite local restaurants and businesses.

Some of the most popular and heated battles include the following categories:

• Pizzeria
  
• Tavern and Sports Bar
• Spa
• Pet Sitting
• Mexican Restaurant
  
• Japanese and Sushi Restaurant
  
• Italian Restaurant
  
• Gift Shop
• Breakfast & Brunch
• Bakery
• American Cuisine

Remember to vote. We’re cutting you off next Tuesday and will begin announcing the winners next month. Winners will initially be announced on Twitter and our Facebook Fan Page. So be sure to follow us at the Smyrna Vinings Twitter page or on the Smyrna Vinings Facebook Fan Page.

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The Smyrna Business Association is excited to announce Alive After Five’s August networking event. This will be held at Crepe Revolution in West Village.

This networking event will be held on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Enjoy an evening of networking with industry professionals in a comfortable, upscale and entertaining atmosphere.

Don’t miss out on this fun event!

Cost: $5.

Location: Crepe Revolution, 4600 West Village Place #3009, Smyrna GA 30080.

Be sure to bring plenty of business cards.

Don’t miss it!

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You don’t want to miss out on this special event.  South City Kitchen Vinings will be hosting a unique, out-of-the-box four-course prix fixe dinner on Thursday, August 19 at 6:30pm featuring the distinctive beers of Atlanta’s own Sweetwater Brewery.

Passed Hors d’Oeuvres

Housemade corndogs with orange-coriander “honey mustard”

Chilled white shrimp with seasonal heirloom tomato-horseradish jam

Paired with Sweetwater Sch’wheat—a refreshing, unfiltered American wheat ale full of delicate rays of citrus hop overtones

Appetizer

“Hot wings-style” ale-brined, grilled Carolina quail with buttermilk blue cheese, celery puree, herb salad and Texas Pete butter sauce

Paired with Sweetwater IPA—a big, bold Indian pale ale loaded with intense hop character and natural, unfiltered flavors

Entree

BBQ-braised beef brisket with smashed lady peas and fried coleslaw

Paired with Sweetwater Motorboat—a silver medal-winning, extra-special bitter (ESB) full of sweet caramel and wheat flavors

Dessert

Bacon-wrapped “banana split” with chocolate stout ice cream, honey, chocolate and roasted peanuts

Paired with Sweetwater Georgia Brown—an especially drinkable ale that’s smooth, subtle and a little bit nutty

The cost is $50/person (including tax and gratuity) and reservations are available by phone only at 770.435.0700. South City Kitchen Vinings is located in One Ivy Walk at 1675 Cumberland Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30080;

Don’t float the mainstream!

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