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Beloved Grant Park Mexican restaurant Mi Barrio closed in November after 21 years on Memorial Drive. However, on Saturday, Feb. 22, starting at 2 p.m., the family will be in the Mi Barrio parking lot selling their popular tamales! Bring cash or pay via Zelle. It appears you can also pre-order tamales on Facebook messenger.
Filipino pop-up Seven Fingers Baked Goods, owned by Anthony Fisher, will be at Rebel Teahouse in Decatur on Sunday, Feb. 23, selling ube croissants, ube cheesecake (pictured), and pandesal cinnamon rolls. Fisher also plans to debut his mango danishes topped with sweetened cream cheese and fresh mango.
A new cocktail pop-up launches in March on the patio at Banshee in East Atlanta Village. Led by bartenders Haley Herebia and Zoe Sanchez, Kiddo’s No. Six pops up on the patio every Monday evening, serving a rotating menu of cocktails like a screwdriver martini paired with dishes and desserts such as Coca-Cola short ribs and a berry-laden shortcake. Kiddo’s No. Six, named for the “Kill Bill” movie character Beatrix Kiddo, kicks off on Monday, March 3.
A third location of Three Taverns Craft Brewery called Three Taverns Ponce Brew Terminal will open this fall on the ground floor of the Signal House complex along the Eastside Beltline next door to Ponce City Market. The brewery, distillery, and taproom will also serve food from local barbecue restaurant DAS BBQ, which includes locations in Grant Park, on Collier Road, and a takeout spot inside a container in front of the Forth Hotel.
Asian pub Tang’s Oriental opens inside Politan Row at Ashford Lane in Dunwoody at the end of February. The full-service restaurant, backed by Chef Stanley Wong and Clayton Parker, will serve a variety of Asian and South Asian dishes, including pork dumplings, yakitori, Thai lemongrass wings, a kimchi burger, Korean fried cauliflower, and samosas. Look for cocktails, Japanese beers on draft, and sake from the bar.
Valentine’s Day may be over, but chocolate is forever. For the latest edition of Food Fact Friday, published on Feb. 14, Rough Draft dining reporter Sarra Sedghi dug into how gifting chocolate became a holiday tradition as well as the history behind the heart-shaped chocolate boxes you see every year for Valentine’s Day. Read more here.
Below, we’ve gathered some dining events and news items from restaurant PR land for the weekly Quick Bites roundup.
Celebrate National Margarita Day on Saturday (and all weekend!) at Atlanta locations of Tacos & Tequilas and enter a raffle to win a cruise for two. Atlantic Station’s Azotea Cantina is also offering specials. Stay in the know here.
Westside Motor Lounge is hosting Peaches & Strings II – a Billy Strings pre-party – on Saturday starting at noon. Featuring live music from Dusty Roads and local vendors including Keeva’s Krafts, HoneyCreek Pottery, and Grateful Sweats, the event is free to attend. Beer, cocktails, and comfort food will be available. For more updates, check out Instagram.
Boone’s is hosting a special wine and cocktail dinner event on Feb. 27. A five-course menu featuring highlights like a seafood tart, braised pork caramelle, and filet mignon will be paired with Opus One wines and cocktails. Chocolate clafoutis by The Mission Bakery will be served for dessert. Grab tickets here.
Vusa Vodka cocktail classes are still open for Feb. 28 at the Upper Room in Citizen Supply at Ponce City Market. Spots can be reserved here.
Enzo’s second annual Oscar viewing party is March 2, starting at 6 p.m. Benefiting Two Sparrows Village, the evening will feature a curated Italian menu, cocktails inspired by the silver screen, and special giveaways. Purchase tickets here.
Pecan Jacks is now open on Marietta St. on the Westside. Serving specialty ice cream and candy, the family-owned sweet shop also offers alcohol-infused ice cream, pralines, brittle, and more. Learn more here.
In honor of Mardi Gras, Petite Violette is offering a limited-time New Orleans food festival dinner menu. Served every evening at dinner only, from 5-9 p.m., starting Feb. 28, and running through March 15, expect Cajun and Creole appetizers and entrées plus New Orleans desserts. Reservations can be made here.
Looking to do more Mardi Gras celebrating? Consider The Big Easy Party at Roaring Social on March 4. Expect live music from Funk Cake Band, themed cocktails like the cherry sazerac, and Cajun-inspired dishes, including jambalaya and beignets. Costumes are encouraged. Lagarde is also offering a Mardi Gras pop-up, including live music, dishes like oxtail gumbo, and specialty cocktails, along with a crawfish and shrimp boil event on March 4. Get the full details here.
Bold Monk Brewing Company, Ecco, and Bread & Butterfly are just a few restaurants participating in the 2025 nationwide Lamb Jam during February. Offering one-of-a-kind happy hour dishes, think everything from lamb sliders and mole to lamb carpaccio and lamb rillette. Atlanta chefs will also showcase their creations at the Lamb Jam Happy Hour Tour at the Trolley Barn in Inman Park on March 26. Attendees will have the chance to vote on their favorite dish and enjoy live music, a photo booth, and American lamb swag. For tickets to Lamb Jam Happy Hour and more details, visit here.
Giving Kitchen and Team Hidi return to Truist Park on March 16. Over 100 restaurants, bars, and partners will participate in this year’s fundraiser tasting event, including James Beard award-winning chefs and Michelin-recommended establishments. To see the full lineup of participants, visit here. To view the full list of tickets, including VIP options, visit here.
