Credit: Carolyn Desalu
Credit: Carolyn Desalu
From garden parties to intimate settings, these restaurants offer several reasons to eat, drink and enjoy live music. A desire for delectable dishes is required; fancy footwork is optional.
Reservations required. The Mandarin Oriental in Buckhead will host two special garden parties called The Garden Q from 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 24 and Friday, Aug. 21. Each event will feature barbecue bites, cool cocktails and beer tastings by Monday Night Brewing plus a variety of DJs and bluegrass music. Admittance is complimentary; tickets for specially priced cocktails and food menu may be purchased. To attend, RSVP via email at moatl-rsvp@mohg.com.
Dining downtown: Thursday night is now complemented by entertainment. Fandangles, the restaurant with a 50-foot bar at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, is serving up menu must-haves such as lobster bisque, house made pasta and sweet tea free-range chicken (there's also extensive gluten-free and vegetarian options for the health-conscious) while The Eric Thomas Trio delivers sweet sounds of jazz from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Need to park? The restaurant will provide complimentary valet during the event.
Perfect pairings: Known as the acoustic living room, The Velvet Note in Alpharetta offers a savory menu with southern classics such as shrimp and grits and crab cakes plus a notable wine and craft beer list. On select nights, the stage becomes home to soulful singers, guitarists, quintets and an open mic jam, making this the perfect place for a meal and music.
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