I Sipped My Way Through the Atlanta Food & Wine FestivalāThese Were My Favorite Cocktails
With the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival (AFWF) having kicked off yesterday at The Home Depot Backyard, it's set to be an exciting weekend for food and drink lovers here in The A. I had the chance to attend the festival kick off yesterday, and I made sure to sip my way through the fest so I could share a few of my faves. As someone whoās been to AFWF quite a few times, I have to admit that I was pretty impressed with the cocktail lineup this year.
New Orleansā National Fried Chicken Festival Is Selling a Ticket That Gets You Unlimited Beer
There are few food and drink combinations that hit as hard as a frosty beer and a perfectly crispy piece of fried chicken. An ice cold Corona and a fresh batch of my dadās fried chicken is my personal fave.
And if youāre a fan of both fried chicken and beer, then thereās a festival youāll absolutely want on your radar this fall. That piece of poultry paradise is the National Fried Chicken Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana. The festival, which is presented by Raising Caneās, will will take place from October 2nd through October 4th at the New Orleans Lakefront.
I Tried Both of Chiliās Cherry Limeade MargsāAnd My Favorite Tastes Just Like a Boozy Shirley Temple
Chiliās revealed some pretty exciting news this month, announcing a first for one of its beloved Margaritas of the Month. For September, the restaurant is bringing back its Cherry Limeade Marg, but this time around you can pay a few dollars extra to get the drink swirled with Chiliās PatrĆ³n Frozen Marg.
Available for the entire month of September, the $6 Cherry Limeade Marg is made with el Jimador Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Monin Grenadine, house-made sour, and Sprite. Itās then finished with a citrus sugar rim, lime wedge, and two cherries.
Matthew Lillardās Ghost Face Vodka Is Getting a āBloodyā New Flavor Thatās Perfect for Fall
As one of the original stars of the Scream franchise, actor Matthew Lillard is no stranger to a sequel. So it should come as no surprise that the Five Nights at Freddy's 2 star is already releasing the second offering from his Ghost Face Vodka line, which debuted last year.
Fitting with the ghoulish theme of the Matthew Lillard and Fun World-founded brand, the newest release is Ghost Face Vodka Blood Orange. A description of the new vodka reveals that it āwas handcrafted at the companyās facility in Florida, where silky-smooth vodka was infused with pressed lemons, oranges, grapefruits and blood orange.ā
Red Lobster Just Dropped Two New Happy Hour CocktailsāAnd Theyāre Only $5
Red Lobsterās Happy Hour menu just got a serious upgrade thanks to the addition of a pair of new cocktails. On Instagram this week, the beloved seafood restaurant revealed that itās adding two new drinks to its Happy Hour menu: the Fire & Tide Margarita and the Classic Coconut Mojito.
The Fire & Tide Margarita is described as āa bold blend of Cuervo Tradicional Blanco Tequila and Fireball Whisky.ā And the Classic Coconut Mojito is keeping the summer vibes going thanks to a refreshing combination of coconut, mint, and rum.
I Tried High Camp Flasksā Torch FlaskāAnd Hereās Why It Might Be My Favorite Product From the Brand
Apparently, one High Camp Flask wasnāt enough for me. After spending some time with the brandās Parkside Flask, which is a win for wine lovers, Iāve moved along to one of the brandās tiniest offerings: the Torch Flask.
This small-but-mighty flask from High Camp recently underwent a bit of a revamp thanks to its new one-press flip lid. With its double-wall insulation, itās ideal for enjoying a nicely chilled spirit of your choice or pouring some into your favorite cocktail.
This Atlanta Cocktail Lounge Serves a $10,000 MartiniāHereās the Stunning Diamond Accessory That Comes With It
Okay, Atlanta. I guess yāall have money money. Love that for us. In case you havenāt heard, thereās an Atlanta-based cocktail lounge thatās currently serving a martini so lavish itāll cost you thousands of dollars for a taste. That indulgent sip can be found at Roaring Social in both Decatur and Alpharetta.
The luxe cocktail is The Roaring Jewel Martini and it can be purchased for a staggering $10,000. Thereās no debating that thatās a lot of money for a martini, but you do receive quite the experience with your order.
Chiliās September Margarita of the Month Is a Frozen First for the RestaurantāWith a Tart Cherry Twist
Chiliās is shaking up something extra special for its September Margarita of the Month (MOTM). This month, thirsty diners will be getting two marg varieties. If youāre a die hard Chiliās MOTM fan, then you probably remember the restaurantās Cherry Limeade Marg. Well, the cocktail is returning this month with two margaritas: an on the rocks option and a frozen option.
This time around, the $6 Cherry Limeade Marg is made with el Jimador Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Monin Grenadine, house-made sour, and Sprite. Itās then finished with a citrus sugar rim, lime wedge and two cherries.
Exclusive: Keith Lee Is Considering a Restaurant Concept That Would Spotlight Local Talent
Keith Lee has become something of a modern-day superhero for local restaurants. Itās hard to believe that it was a little over three years ago when I first covered the mixed martial artist-turned-food critic.
At the top of 2023, Lee visited Frankensons, a family-owned restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada that was struggling to pay rent. He paid for his own meal and reviewed the items he ordered at the pizzeria in a viral TikTok video that would quickly become ālife-changingā for Frankensons.
Applebeeās Is Kicking Off Spooky Season Earlier Than Ever With Two Ghoulish New Cocktails
Not sure when spooky season officially startsāI spotted Halloween decor and pumpkin candles at TJ Maxx weeks ago, so I knew we were pretty darn close. And now that Applebeeās has just unveiled a selection of ghoulish new $6 sips, I think we can finally declare that weāve entered into the spookiest time of the year.
For a limited time only, diners can indulge in two new, Halloween-inspired sips from Applebeeās: Draculaās Juice and Tipsy Zombie. Theyāre both on the fruity side, and with the Tipsy Zombie, the drink is topped with gummi brains for a fun garnish. Depending on the Applebeeās location you visit, you can also purchase a vibe drop shot for either drink.