Quick Bites

from Buckhead Reporter - November 2022

by Rough Draft Atlanta: Atlanta Intown, Reporter Newspapers

West Village Apartments

tles that everyone fears, rather higher in acid, rich in mineral and versatile with cutting saltiness, balancing spice and complimenting heavy seasoning. Katie will be serving Lingenfelder ‘Bird Label’ Riesling from Pfaltz, Germany. Sarah also loves Seppeltsfield Eden Valley Riesling from Barossa, Australia for its lemon-lime acid and honeyed mouthfeel.

Another white suggestion is wines made from the grapes of the Rhône Valley. This French region grows predominantly Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier and Grenache Blanc, but in other parts of the world, these combinations have been duplicated. The blend brings out balanced acidity, ripe stone fruits, and a honeyed richness that compliments white meats, baking spices and anything rich. Kate suggests two South African optins: Kumusha ‘Flame Lilly’ or Avondale ‘Jonty’s Ducks’ Pekin White.

For reds, Pinot Noir is the classic suggestion. This wine’s bright acidity and versatility is a no-brainer when it comes to complimenting the variety of dishes on your table. Whether the earthiness of Old World Pinot or the fruity and juicy New World options, Pinot is a crowd pleaser for even the most fickle guest at the table. Katie loves Domaine René Leclerc Bourgogne and Kate loves The Vice Pinot Noir from Carneros, California and Sarah is serving Fossil & Fawn Willamette Valley, Oregon Pinot Noir.

No matter what, this holiday is about sharing a meal with the ones who are most important. When we asked Kate about her most favorite pairing her answer was “any decent wine and chillin’ with my dad, turns out sharing pairs well with most wine.”

The reason we all work in wine is the camaraderie that it brings. The conversations around the table, the experimentation with different flavors and the stories that these wines tell are why we do what we do. This is truly why this holiday is a favorite – it allows us to expand our customers palates while making them look good to the in-laws. Choosing the perfect wines fills our cup. Cheers to family, both blood and chosen, great wines and a moist bird.

Happy Thanksgiving! ►Brown Bag Seafood Company is now open at Ashford Lane mixed-used development in Dunwoody’s Perimeter Center. Info @brownbagseafood on IG.

Westside Motor Lounge is open at Echo Street West in the English Avenue neighborhood serving up serving a menu of Southern dishes, snacks, and cocktails. Info: westsidemotorlounge.com

Azucar Cuban Cafe opened next door to Three Dollar Cafe on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Info: @azucar_cuban_cafe on IG.

UK-based brewpub BrewDog is now open at Krog Street Market with 28 taps, beers brewed onsite, and a full kitchen serving pub grub. Info: brewdog.com/usa/atlanta.

Atlanta coffee lovers can now experience the full taste of Italy with illy Caffé, the European-style café and coffee bar set to open at Atlantic Station at 264 19th Street.

Urban Hai is now open in the former BugerFi space on 12th Street with a full bar and a menu featuring Peking duck, dim sum, and mapo tofu. Info: urbanhai.com.

Dolo’s Pizza, which combines New York pizzas and Caribbean flavors, has opened its brick-and-mortar restaurant along Lower Alabama Street at Underground Atlanta. Info: @dolospizza.co on IG. Dorian Gray is now open in Buckhead serving continental cuisine and craft cocktails accompanied by a soundtrack of Deep House music. Info: @doriangrayatlanta on IG.

Cocktail bar Mambo Zombi is now open above Georgia Beer Garden on Edgewood Avenue. Info: @mambozombi on IG.