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Regularly Scheduled Sparkling

Regularly Scheduled Sparkling

Last Saturday @epicureanatlanta was epic! 🥂I attended REGULARLY SCHEDULED SPARKLING, a sparkling wine seminar lead by Sommelier and wine educator Eric Crane chauneuf and Executive Chef Ewart Wardhaugh @ewartwardhaugh. Check out the unusual and unexpected pairings we tried: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Skylar McLean, MBA (@servinglooksatl) FIRST COURSE:Grits & Caviar x @berlucchiwine #BerlucchiWine (Lombardy, Italy)SECOND COURSE:Fish 🎣& Chips x #Domainetissot (Jura, France)THIRD COURSE:Biscuits & Gravy x 🥂 @santamargheritaus Prosecco (Veneto, Italy)FOURTH COURSE:Burgers 🍔& Mash x @veuveclicquot #clicquotstyle Champagne, France)FIFTH COURSE:Bacon 🥓& Egg Ice Cream 🍦 x @champagnedeutz #champagnedeutz (Champagne, France)Any wine 🍷 and chocolate 🍫 lovers? Epicurean Atlanta's next event, "LOST IN THE TRUFFLE" is THIS Saturday at 4pm - Experience...

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ATL Holiday Lights | Giveaway

ATL Holiday Lights | Giveaway

GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎄2 Tickets to  @AtlHolidayLights at @AtlanticStation 🎄ATL holiday lights is back at @atlanticstation this year for their drive-thru  holiday lights experience! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Skylar McLean, MBA (@servinglooksatl) There will be a longer show, way more lights,  awesome locally hand-crafted displays from some of your favorite holiday  movies, a mini neighborhood featuring some local establishments, and more!  TO ENTER: Must be following @ServingLooksATL & @AtlHolidayLights(I will be checking) ❄️ Like & save this photo 🎄 Tag your crew (one tag per comment) ❄️ *Bonus entries*: • Share to IG story or feed and tag  @ServingLooksATL & @AtlHolidayLights •Comment...

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Sunday Lunch at Paschal's

Sunday Lunch at Paschal's

I so enjoyed my Sunday lunch at Paschal's restaurant - known to have Atlanta's best fried chicken! Paschal’s is a soul food restaurant that's been around since 1947!   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Skylar, MBA🎓 🐘🔺 | Influencer (@servinglooksatl)   Did you know that MLK, Jesse Jackson and other civil rights leaders all ate here? In fact, the restaurant became one of the very few places African Americans diners and entertainers could go and perform. Paschal's is the place to be. Lots of history!   Here is what I tried and will be back for: -...

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"AROUND THE HOLIDAY TABLE" | Epicurean Atlanta Hotel

"AROUND THE HOLIDAY TABLE" | Epicurean Atlanta Hotel

"AROUND THE HOLIDAY TABLE: A SOUTHERN SOIREE" at Epicurean Atlanta.  Curated and presented by renowned chef Jennifer Hill Booker who has a penchant for blending classic Southern cooking with traditional French methods and ingredients.   Our class was inspired to bring these ideas to our own holiday table. Featuring four paired courses (and a seasonal spice mix to take-home and share with family! https://www.chefjenniferhillbooker.com/pantry) this was a “thanksgiving meal” to to be remembered!   MENU -Wild Mushroom Galette -Autumn Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette -Roasted Turkey with Cornbread & Sage Dressing -Sweet Potato Roulade with Ginger Cream *wine pairings provided to accompany each...

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Louisiana Bistreaux | Buckhead, Atlanta

Louisiana Bistreaux | Buckhead, Atlanta

Living in Atlanta by way of Baton Rouge, Louisiana I truly appreciate when I find authentic Creole and Cajun food. Louisiana Bistreaux in Buckhead, Atlanta definitely understood the assignment! My experience was wonderful - Our server had oysters and hurricanes (cocktails) ready to go upon arrival. The staff was very attentive and gave good recommendations. I loved the Mardi Gras themed décor!  Here is what I tried and loved:  -Hurricane - Blend of light and dark Bacardi USA Rum with fruit juices.  -Bistreaux Oysters - Oysters on the half shell topped with white wine garlic butter, Parmesan then chargrilled -Lump Crab...

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