Do good by dining out. In support of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many metro Atlanta restaurants are raising funds for select charities via special cocktail and food selections. The items listed will be available throughout the month unless otherwise listed.
HOLA! Taqueria & Bar: Breast cancer is personal for Michael and Kristi Walser, the wife and husband owners of this Roswell restaurant. A few years ago, Kristi was diagnosed with breast cancer. Today, they are trying to increase awareness and raise funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure via a special cocktail called Ribbon Rita, made with Zarco tequilla, Crème de Cocoa, Patron Citronage, lime and fresh strawberries. All proceeds from the sale of each Ribbon Rita will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
The Café & Bar: Located in the Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta, this restaurant will donate $1 for every pink beverage sold this month. The menu will include Whispering Angel Rose as well as two signature pink cocktails—Pretty in Pink, a mix of vodka, pomegranate liqueur, lychee and simple syrup; and Strawberry Splash, a combination of champagne, strawberries, lemon and cranberry juice. Additionally, Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta colleagues will participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 24. Donation boxes will be available in the spa boutique and colleague restaurant; guests or colleagues who donate to the American Cancer Society will receive a pink ribbon pin in recognition.
Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta: As part of the 16th PINKTOBER campaign, a month-long fundraising and awareness initiative benefiting It's The Journey, Inc. in Georgia and The Breast Cancer Research (BCR) Foundation nationally, Hard Rock Cafe locations are offerings the Wildberry Smoothie, a non-alcoholic frozen blend of fresh bananas, piña colada mix, orange juice and Monin Wildberry. This pink drink carries the color of hope and raises funds for the cause, with a portion of proceeds benefiting BCRF.
Bone Lick BBQ: Throughout the month of October, this west midtown restaurant will donate $1 to breast cancer research every time a guest orders its popular starter, Big Ol' Totties—tots topped with sausage, pulled pork, chipotle barbecue sauce, Brunswick stew, homemade cheese sauce and jalapeños.
Whiskey Blue: Located at the W Atlanta – Buckhead, Whiskey Blue is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a special drink called ThinksPINK Cosmo, a blend of Citrus vodka, Triple Sec, fresh lime juice, simple syrup and splash of cranberry juice. $1 from the purchase of each cocktail will be donated to the Pink Heals Foundation.
Credit: Carolyn Desalu
Credit: Carolyn Desalu
Nikolai's Roof: This Russian-French restaurant located on the 30th floor of the Hilton Hotel Downtown is offering a vodka-spiked cocktail called Nikolai's Kiss, created with vodka, Chambord, Grand Marnier, cranberry juice and a splash of bubbly. The restaurant will donate $1 from the sale of each drink to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall: This restaurant will serve a femme fatale cocktail made with Old Fourth Ward vodka, raspberry syrup, lime and soda. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Corso Coffee: Join Corso the entire month of October for Project Pink Tank, benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure! 15-percent of proceeds from the Fragola Limonata, a blend of strawberry puree, vodka, St. Germain liqueur and lemon as well as the Strawberry Affogato, a blend of strawberry gelato and espresso will be donated to the foundation.
Peach & The Porkchop: Guests can sip on the Pretty Pink Paloma, an October-only cocktail made with tequila, Ruby Red grapefruit juice and fresh lime juice. 50-percent of sales will be donated to Susan G. Komen For The Cure.
Fandangles: This southern-inspired eatery located in Sheraton Atlanta Downtown is honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month with El Flor, a tequila-laced cocktail with a peppery punch soothed by creamy yogurt. 15-percent of proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research.
Watershed on Peachtree: Prisoners Wine Company will host a party to benefit The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Guests will be able to sip on allocated and high end wines from the Prisoner Wines collection and enjoy chef's choice light bites. Tickets are $20 at the door; $5 from each ticket sale will be donated to The Beverly Foundation. To RSVP, send an email to rsvp@watershedrestaurant.com.
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