Nick Melvin Brings Creole Flare to Inman Park

Concentrics Restaurants’ Bob Amick and Todd Rushing are proud to announce that New Orleans’ native Nick Melvin has assumed the lead of Executive Chef of PARISH: Foods & Goods. With a passion for food and all things pure and local, nationally acclaimed Chef Nick Melvin will create New Orleans-inspired dishes with modern influences at the Inman Park neighborhood restaurant and market.

Prior to taking the helm at PARISH, Melvin was the executive chef at the Farmhouse at Serenbe, where he created a prix fixe, weekly-changing chef’s choice menu that featured seasonal dishes that incorporated the freshest ingredients from the Serenbe Organic Farms. His approach to local, sustainable and organic farming and cooking was featured nationally in the New York Times and on the Travel Channel, as well as locally in The Atlantan. Melvin began his culinary career with Concentrics Restaurants as a sous chef, working at Murphy’s, Room at TWELVE and TAP.

Melvin graduated from Le Cordon Bleu at Scottsdale Culinary Institute in 2003, during which time he held an externship at Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colo., and Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse in New Orleans, La. He perfected his culinary skills while staging with Chef Susan Spicer at New Orleans’ Bayonna and Frank Stitt of Highlands Bar and Grill in Birmingham, Ala. Born and raised in New Orleans, Melvin quickly developed a love and appreciation for the wonderful food of the Crescent City. He spent many afternoons cooking with his mother, who first introduced him to Alice Waters’ principles of using fresh and local ingredients in cooking.

PARISH: Foods & Goods, defined by three concepts including PARISH Restaurant, PARISH Market and PARISH To-Go, boasts simple design and a symmetric scale giving it an elegant approachable feel. The bi-level eatery’s theme and purpose draws on the influences that make New Orleans’ cuisine and culture one of a kind. Located at 240 North Highland Avenue in Atlanta, Ga., PARISH is open seven days a week. For reservations and more information, call 404.681.4434 or visit PARISHatl.com.

Parish, Halls of Fine Wine Team For Dinner

Parish: Foods & Goods will partner with its neighbor in Inman Park, Halls of Fine Wine, for a four-course wine pairing dinner on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. The pairing will focus on Pietra Santa Winery, located in Cienega Valley in California  The cost is $50 per person, not including tax or gratuity. Includes 4 courses of culinary artistry, prepared by Chef Tim Magee. The menu includes: 

1st Course: Roasted Wild American Shrimp, mirliton carrot salad, honey basil vinaigrette paired with a 2006 Pietra Santa Amore Pinot Grigio.
 
2nd Course: Parish House Smoked Salmon, roasted tomato sauce, micro celery paired with a 2005 Pietra Santa Pinot Noir.
 
3rd Course: Tamarind Braised Short Rib of Beef, celery root Mahon cheese gratin, corn shoots paired with a 2003 Pietra Santa Cabernet Sauvignon.
 
4th Course: Local Green Apple gallette, housemade vanilla bean ice cream, black pepper caramel sauce paired with a 2006 Pietra Santa Amore Gewurztraminer.
 
Reservations are a must. Call (404) 681-4434.

Parish Wine Tastings Continue

The hot new Inman Park eatery, Parish, is now hosting a wine tasting series every other Monday at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $25 per person and include a sampling of five wines uniquely selected by Parish's wine staff, perfectly paired with a delicious cheese and/or housemade charcuterie selections by Executive Chef Tim Magee. Here's the summer schedule:

July 14: Latin Passion (wines south of the equator)

July 28: Jam Session (improvised tasting)

August 11: Pretty in Pink (roses)

August 25: Tasty Homegrown Stuff (Gerogia Wines)

Parish is located at 240 N. Highland Ave. (404)681-4434 or www.parishatl.com.

First Wine Event @ Parish, June 30

Parish Foods & Goods in Inman Park will host its first wine event on Monday, June 30, at 7 p.m. In honor of the 4th of July, there will be a "blind" tasting of All-American wines. The cost is $25 per person, not including tax and gratuity. Along with the wine there will be cheese and homemade charcuterie from executive chef Tim Magee. Wine tastings will be held every other Monday, so ask about upcoming events and check the website. Space is limited, so reservations are required by calling (404) 681-4434. Parish is at 240 N. Highland Ave. www.parishatl.com.