Quick Bites

AMC Fork and Screen is now open in Buckhead in the former Buckhead Backlot space. You can watch a movie and have full service dinner and cocktails. It's at 3340 Peachtree Road in the Tower Walk complex. www.moviewatchers.com

Joel Restaurant Chef Cyrille Holota will toast summer with a five-course beer dinner on Tuesday, July 15. The opening reception begins at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. Chef Cyrille Holota’s five-course menu will be paired with French beers selected by Sommelier Perrine Prieur. The price is $90.00 per person for the French fare and beer pairings (tax and gratuity not included). Reservations can be made by calling JOEL Restaurant at (404) 233-3500 or via the website at www.joelrestaurant.com.

Become a mojito master at The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead as specialist Amy Eslami from Barcardi brings three recipes and demonstrates muddling and mixing techniques. Then guests make their own mojitos to enjoy along with a selection of tapas. The event is Thursday, July 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. The cost is $30 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuities. Class size is limited; early reservations are encouraged. www.ritzcarlton.com.

NEO Names Napoli Chef de Cuisine

Giuseppe Napoli has been named chef de cuisine of NEO at The Mansion on Peachtree, A Rosewood Hotel and Residence.

A first-generation Italian-American, Napoli joins NEO from acclaimed Italian fine-dining spot, Dazies Restaurant, in New York, where he has served as executive chef since 2005. From 2001 until 2005, Napoli worked as the executive corporate chef at the Forest City Daly Company. Previously, he held positions at such respected establishments as Mare Restaurant, Cove Restaurant and Mia Sorella Ristorante, which, under his direction, was given a rating of Excellent by the New York Times, was awarded three stars by the New Jersey Star Ledger, and earned a score of 23 with New Jersey Zagats.

In his new role as chef de cuisine, Napoli will be responsible for NEO's daily operation, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. He will oversee eleven staff members and create NEO’s menus seasonally. 

www.mansiononpeachtree.com

Celiac Dinner @ Shaun's On Sunday

Chef Shaun Doty continues his special monthly dinner series catering to those with celiac disease on the second Sunday of every month. The next dinner will be held Sunday (July 13) and will feature a prix fixe, gluten-free and wheat-free menu for $45 and $65 with gluten-free beer pairings. A gift bag provided by Whole Foods Briarcliff with an array of gluten-free products will also be given to diners. Shaun’s and Whole Foods Briarcliff are partnering to bring awareness about the disease and to showcase the array of delicious food items available to those with celiac disease or those who prefer a healthier, gluten-free diet.

The appetizer will feature Eggplant Salad with Poached Shrimp and Spicy Vinaigrette. The intermezzo will include Fig Tempura with Sweet Potato, Vanilla and Tahini. The entrée will be Vegan Zucchini Lasagna with Heirloom Tomatoes and Pinenut Ricotta. Dessert will consist of a Black Rice Pudding and Coconut Sorbet.

Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate the gluten protein, found in wheat, rye and barley. Gluten is found mainly in foods, but may also be found in everyday products such as stamp and envelope adhesive, medicines and vitamins. When people with celiac disease eat foods or use products containing gluten, their immune system responds by damaging the small intestine.

For more information please call (404)577-4358 or visit www.shaunsrestaurant.com.

Swift @ Morningside Market Tomorrow

4th & Swift owner/chef Jay Swift will be giving the cooking demo tomorrow morning (Saturday) at The Morningside Farmers’ Market starting at 9:30 a.m. After he cooks, there will also be a tasting. Swift will be using all-natural and fresh ingredients from Crystal Organic Farm during the demo.

www.morningsidefarmersmarket.com

Ray's Offers Shuttle to Amphitheatre

Ray’s Killer Creek in Alpharetta will begin offering shuttle service for its restaurant patrons to Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park concert outings. The service started this week  and will be offered for all concerts, except those with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

The shuttle will depart from Ray’s Killer Creek, located at 1700 Mansell Rd. (at Highway 400) and will bring concert goers back to their cars in the restaurant’s parking lot. A nominal fee of $10.00 for round-trip transportation per person will be charged. Diners age 21 or over who show their ticket to their server can enjoy a complimentary glass of red or white house wine with the purchase of an entrée (soft drinks are available to diners under 21). As an added convenience, the restaurant will begin serving dinner on concert nights at 4:00 p.m.

“Our patrons come here for a relaxing, enjoyable dining experience,” said Keith Kendrick, General Manager, Ray’s Killer Creek. “We want to extend that experience by making it less stressful for our guests to enjoy the area’s exciting new concert venue.”

For reservations for Ray’s Killer Creek Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Shuttle, call (770) 649-0064 or visit www.raysrestaurants.com. 

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.

Taste of Summer @ Vinocity, July 16

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