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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2018 PUBLISHER

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Jennifer Jiunta, Branden Peters

F Is for Foodie

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Lanre Giwa, Nicolette Martin

F IS FOR “FOODIE,” A PERSON WITH A PARTICULAR INTEREST IN FOOD. Someone who’s always up for trying new places and has a refined but adventurous palate.

And this month at Midtown Lifestyle, we’re all about feasting with foodies as we just scratch the surface of all the fine eats and drinks Midtown has to offer.

The dog days of summer brought us ice cream, refreshing salads and cocktails enjoyed by the pool as we celebrated the Fourth of July, vacations and abundant sunshine.

But the autumnal days of October bring us chili cooking on the stove, seasonal fruits and veggies and pumpkin spice, well, pretty much everything, as we celebrate football season, some warm-weather relief and shorter days moving toward the end of the year.

Whether you consider yourself a foodie, a gourmet, an epicure or just an average eater; whether you’re into nachos at a game, craft beer at your favorite brewery, a latte from your favorite café or just a pumpkin full of leftover Halloween candy, we hope

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

FEATURES 12 Fall Fun in South Atlanta Pumpkin Picking For the Whole Family

16 At Home with Kevin Rathbun More Salt Please

20 Where To Eat Your Favorite Chefs, Favorite Chef

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28 Hops and Vine This or That

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Road Trip

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Local’s Choice

26 Locally Owned 28 Hops & Vine 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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Piedmont Park Dog of the Year Finals The contest took place in Piedmont Park’s small dog park, and the finalists were all excited to showcase their abilities. The doggos were to be judged on their behavior and charisma. While the finalists prepared for their routines, attendees enjoyed the wide array of goodies available including free King of Pops.

Bronze Film Festival The 9th Annual Bronze Film Festival was held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Each year, film lovers, actors and filmmakers gather in culture- and heritage-rich Atlanta to share a creative platform of education, entertainment and empowerment discussions related to film, as well as television, and the production of both.

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the

other

businesses,” Nathan

Bolster of RevDevStudio, a partner in the Hosea + 2nd project, said in the release.

“They are a great fit, and we are all excited for them to call East Lake home. We consider this a vote of confidence in the community and in the contextual approach to development we have taken here at Hosea + 2nd.

TALKS CONTINUE ON ATLANTA'S DOWNTOWN GULCH WITH OR WITHOUT AMAZON The

clearest

indication

of

what

national

developer CIM Group could have in store for Atlanta’s Gulch has emerged.

ATLANTA BRAVES ANNOUNCE TENTATIVE 2019 REGULAR-SEASON SCHEDULE

Project leaders with Los Angeles-based CIM recently attended a work session with city officials to discuss the Gulch’s tax allocation district,

The Atlanta Braves and Major League Baseball

part of ongoing talks by the mayor’s office seek-

released their tentative schedules for the 2019

ing ways to revitalize the underutilized section of

season, which will mark Atlanta’s third campaign

Atlanta's downtown.

at SunTrust Park. A highlight for the Braves’ home

CIM officials also shared the vision for what

slate next season will be the shifting of start times

would essentially be a mini city with a new network

from 7:35 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. for all night games

of streets, buildings and parks.

and 1:20 p.m. for Sunday games. A finalized sched-

Plans are tentative, and development would

ule with complete start times for road games will be

likely be rolled out in multiple phases, but CIM’s

released at a later date in the offseason, as will the

ambitions for the area could constitute up to 15 city

team’s promotional schedule.

blocks, with between 7 and 12 million square feet of

“When we opened SunTrust Park, we wanted

new construction.

to do everything we could to ensure that fans

Office, residential, retail and entertainment uses

coming to our games would have an easy time

have been discussed. Public green spaces and

getting here,” said Derek Schiller, Atlanta Braves

MARTA accessibility would also be a key component.

president and CEO. “Now that we have almost

CIM’s portfolio includes large-scale rede-

two seasons under our belts and have observed

velopments in the downtown districts of major

the flow around the ballpark, we feel comfortable

cities across the U.S., including Los Angeles,

moving the start times up.”

Chicago and Brooklyn.

NATIONAL NONPROFIT WITH EAST LAKE ROOTS WILL RETURN IN 2019

Purpose Built Communities has signed a longterm lease to occupy the full second floor of phase II of the Hosea + 2nd development, according to a press release The nonprofit organization will move its national headquarters to Hosea + 2nd in the first quarter of

We are always accepting submissions for announce-

2019, upon completion of its office buildout.

ments you’d like to see included in our Around Town

“Purpose

Built

Communities

will

bring

daytime activity to the four corners that will

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ROAD TRIP

fall fun in south atlanta PUMPKIN PICKING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ARTICLE BRANDEN PETERS

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SOUTHERN BELLE FARMS HAS BEEN OPERATING IN THE SOUTH-GEORGIA CITY OF MCDONOUGH FOR 80 YEARS. The former dairy farm was sold by the Carter family in 1986 and changed over into a cattle and hay farm with thoughts of developing the property into an educational/agritourism farm.

In 2005, Jake Carter spearheaded the family’s journey into the agricultural tourism business, building a new barn for events and a year later building Southern Belle’s first corn maze. Some 13 years later, the 300-acre farm now features a fully operational market and bakery, as well as a variety of activities including hayrides, a cow train ride, a corn cannon, a jumping pillow, pedal cart racing, a giant tunnel slide, a Kiddie Korral, a corn box, rubber duck races, barnyard animals and pig races.

During the fall season, one of the main attractions at Southern Belle Farms is the pumpkin patch. Families come from miles around every October to pick pumpkins for decorating and carving.

“We provide an experience for families to come out and unplug from society,” says Southern Belle Farms General Manager Daniel Welliver. “One way we do that is through the pumpkin patch. Year after year, families come out and pick a pumpkin, carve it together and really have a worthwhile experience.”

The expansive pumpkin patch offers all different type of pumpkins that are both grown at the farm and shipped in for visitors to pick.

The family experience is what makes Southern Belle Farms a worthwhile place to visit. The family-owned business prides itself in creating a wholesome environment for children and their parents to enjoy and learn in.

“It’s about letting the people from all different walks of life and all different backgrounds learn and grow together,” Daniel says.

In addition to pumpkins, the farm also grows a number of other crops including strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, peaches and grapes. Many of the fruits are used to make delicious seasonal fried pies, which are sold in the Country Market and Mimi’s Bakery. In fall, the market’s most popular items are fried pies, homemade ice cream and kettle corn.

Southern Belle is a fun and educational place to visit. More than 30,000 children from across the state visit the farm annually to learn about agriculture in the fall, spring and summer.

Although the farm has become a tourist destination, attracting more than 100,000 visitors per year, it is still a farm. Wearing comfortable clothing is advised, and shoes that will be easy to walk in on rough terrain. They recommend that visitors wear tennis shoes or boots with low heels.

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“THE FAMILY EXPERIENCE IS WHAT MAKES SOUTHERN BELLE FARMS A WORTHWHILE PLACE TO VISIT.”

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ROAD TRIP

(CON TI N U ED)

SOUTHERN BELLE FARMS 1658 Turner Church Road, McDonough, Georgia, 770.288.2582, SouthernBelleFarm.com

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

At Home with Kevin Rathbun ARTICLE BRANDEN PETERS | PHOTOGRAPHY LANRE GIWA

MORE SALT, PLEASE

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KEVIN RATHBUN HAS BEEN IN THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS. Kevin began his career as a dishwasher at a local restaurant in his hometown, Kansas City, eventually working his way up to sous chef. Throughout his impressive career, Kevin has worked with several world-renowned chefs including Bradley Ogden, Emeril Lagasse and Stephen Pyles.

Atlanta residents got their first taste of the Iron Chef America winner’s take on Southwestern cuisine when Kevin opened NAVA in the late 1990s. He would later go on to introduce Fusion to Atlanta as the executive chef of Bluepointe. Since striking out on his own and opening his first Atlanta restaurant, Rathbun’s, in 2004, Kevin has continued to add flavor to the city’s culinary scene with Krog Bar, Kevin Rathbun Steak and most recently KR Steak Bar. Kevin and his wonderful wife, Melissa, invited Midtown Lifestyle into their lovely Morningside home to experience their hand-crafted kitchen in person.

Designed by Joel Kelly of Joel Kelly Designs, the indoor and outdoor kitchens feature a full suite of Viking stainless steel appliances.

Kevin—who says he doesn’t get to cook at home as often as he’d like—enjoys barbecuing when he has the time, using both gas and charcoal.

“When I was building this house, I was going to put this nice cast-iron charcoal grill in, and my wife said, ‘We can’t resell the house if you do that, so get a gas grill,'” he says with a laugh. “So, I keep the Green Egg around all the time for charring my steaks on charcoal."

In addition to running four restaurants, the Rathbuns are actively involved in several charitable organizations around the city, including Open Hand Atlanta.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

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TAKE A SNEAK PEEK INTO THE KITCHEN OF ONE OF THE BEST CHEFS IN THE COUNTRY.

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“SO, I KEEP THE GREEN EGG AROUND ALL THE TIME FOR CHARRING MY STEAKS ON CHARCOAL.”

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W H E R E TO EAT YOUR FAVORITE CHEFS’ FAVORITE CHEFS

CHEFS ARE NOT ONLY EXCELLENT AT COOKING FOOD; THEY ARE ALSO THE BEST PEOPLE TO ASK WHERE TO GO AND EAT. We spoke with a few of Atlanta’s best chefs to ask where they eat when they aren’t cooking in their own homes or restaurants. Their answers covered fine dining, affordable restaurants and several different cuisines from different countries. You will be surprised by some of their selections—and you may even discover a new favorite.

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CHEF CHRIS M AHER

OTHER THAN ALLORA, WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT IN ATLANTA? Sotto Sotto in Inman Park WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE FOOD AND ENERGY AT SOTTO SOTTO THAT DRAWS YOU IN? The simplicity of everything. The food and service are always spot-on without being overly complicated or pretentious, so I can always relax and enjoy myself. And on a night off of work, that’s exactly what I’m looking for. I live right around the corner, so it’s quickly become my neighborhood go-to spot for a delicious meal and glass of wine.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DISH TO EAT THERE? The mushroom risotto. It’s so hard to find properly cooked risotto, and they typically nail it.

WHICH WINE DO YOU LIKE TO PAIR WITH THE MUSHROOM RISOTTO? They’ve got a great Italian wine list that’s constantly changing, so I typically lean on their sommelier to steer me in the right direction.

IS THERE A DISH ON THE MENU THAT YOU WANT TO TRY BUT HAVEN’T GOT AROUND TO IT YET? Last time I was there, I saw a smoked burrata dish on the menu that sounded pretty good.

I was with a group of friends doing a pasta tasting at the time and was too full to even think about it.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN GOING TO THE RESTAURANT? I’ve been dining there for the past year and a half and they’ve yet to let me down.

WHY WOULD YOU ADVISE FELLOW ATLANTANS TO CHECK SOTTO SOTTO? They’re not pushing culinary boundaries by try-

Chris Maher, ALLORA

ing to do anything too modern or crazy. They just consistently provide great service, food and wine. It’s perfect for a date night with my girlfriend or a night out with my friends.

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WHERE TO EAT

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CHEF NICOLAS ANDERSON

OTHER THAN CITY WINERY, WHAT IS

YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO DINE IN THE CITY OF ATLANTA?

I love Oakhurst and what they have to offer.

From Steinbeck’s to Double Dragon, I love what Andy and George are doing there.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE RESTAURANT, CHEF AND THE FOOD THAT DRAW YOU IN? I like that they shop locally and change their menus up as the season change, plus there are always great eats.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DISHES TO EAT ON THE MENU? At Steinbeck’s, it is the eggplant fries because they are amazing. Double Dragon’s housemade wontons in aromatic chili oil are amazing.

IS THERE A PARTICULAR DISH ON THE MENU THAT YOU WANT TO TRY BUT HAVEN’T GOT AROUND TO YET? Typically, there is always something that I can try that’s new on the menu.

WHAT COCKTAIL OR BEVERAGE PAIRS BEST WITH IT EITHER DISH? I’m a drink-what-you-like kind of guy, so I order a beer or a cocktail—just depends what I’m in the mood for.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN GOING TO THE RESTAURANTS? Steinbeck’s probably 4 or 5 years, Double Dragon only a year now.

WHY WOULD YOU ADVISE ATLANTANS TO CHECK IT OUT? It’s a great area that you can hang out in, in the square after dinner or just hop from restaurant to restaurant and try a little bit of everything.

Plus, I like it because it is in my backyard and easy for me to get to.

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Nicolas Anderson, City Winery

OTHER THAN 5CHURCH, WHAT IS YOUR FAScotley Innis, 5Church

VORITE RESTAURANT TO EAT AT IN ATLANTA? Negril Village. I grew up on Jamaican cuisine, so that’s one of the reasons that it is my favorite. It has that authentic Jamaican highend restaurant feel. The atmosphere itself attracts you before you even taste the food. It has authentic Jamaican dishes, which I grew up eating as a younger kid growing up in a Jamaican household. Plus, I’m cool with the chef, Yusef Walker, who is a talented individual. They take good care of me.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DISH ON THE MENU? I have two, but my No. 1 is ackee and saltfish.

It is considered a national Jamaican breakfast, but I love it so much that I eat it any time of day.

IS THERE ANYTHING ON THE MENU THAT YOU HAVEN’T TRIED BEFORE? That’s like a second home, so there is nothing on the menu that I haven’t tried yet, except for their Escovitch Fish. That’s a pan-fried fish topped with pickled vegetables. That’s my next dish to try one day.

WHAT DO YOU TYPICALLY DRINK ALONG WITH THE ACKEE AND SALTFISH? I’ll start with a Red Stripe beer to wash down the dumplings, and then I’ll finish it off with their famous rum punch.

FOR ANYONE WHO ISN’T FAMILIAR WITH JAMAICAN FOOD OR THEY HAVEN’T BEEN TO NEGRIL VILLAGE, WHY WOULD YOU ADVISE THEM TO GO? It welcomes everybody. I feel like it’s a staple in Atlanta and a great brunch spot. There is live music on a regular basis. The atmosphere and decor are welcoming. It gives you that island feel in the South. We don’t have a lot of Caribbean restaurants in Atlanta that are like Negril Village.

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WHERE TO EAT

(CON TI N U ED)

Tom Catherall, Taco Cowboy

CHEF TO M CATHERALL OTHER THAN TACO COWBOY, WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT IN ATLANTA? Fortune Cookie Chinese restaurant on Briarcliff.

I worked at a Chinese restaurant when I was 20 years old back in England. Once I started eating their food, I started liking Asian food.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT FORTUNE COOKIE THAT YOU LIKE SO MUCH? Consistent in quality. Alice the owner is there every day, and the same wait staff has been there forever too.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DISH ON THE MENU? Chicken and broccoli with hot and sour soup.

IS THERE A DISH ON THE MENU THAT YOU WANT TO TRY BUT HAVEN’T GOT AROUND TO IT YET AND WHY? The spicy lamb is very good. I sometimes venture from my chicken and broccoli but always return to my favorite dish.

WHAT COCKTAIL OR BEVERAGE PAIRS BEST WITH IT AND WHY? Tsingtao beer HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN GOING TO THE RESTAURANT, AND WHY WOULD YOU ADVISE ATLANTANS TO CHECK IT OUT? I’ve been going to Fortune Cookie for more than 20 years. It never disappoints. It’s just consistently good, and they have the friendliest wait staff. Its value for the money too. I always tell Alice that [the prices] are too cheap.

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WHITE

HOPS & VINE

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BRANDEN PETERS

PERRINE’S WINE SHOP IS ONE OF THE PREMIER STORES OF ITS KIND IN ATLANTA. Located in West Midtown, Perrine’s was founded by Certified Sommelier Perrine Prieur in 2010. A native of Burgundy, France, Perrine’s family has been in the wine business for nearly 30 years. It is safe to say wine is in her blood. We visited Perrine’s to get her expert opinion on two quality white wines of opposite prices to buy this season.

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2016 LA MILLA ALBARIÑO, RAIS BAIXAS, SPAIN, $20.99

2015 HUBERT LAMY, CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU” LES CHAUMÉES,

This fairly inexpensive albariño

BURGUNDY, $132.99

is grown in the northwest part of Spain, near the Atlantic Ocean,

Although the label does not say so,

which gives the wine more salinity.

this wine is made with chardonnay

It is an amazing wine, especially for

grapes. Do not be fooled; this is not

the price.

the heavy and creamy mainstream

La Milla is a certified organic

chardonnay that became highly

winery as well. They use no pesti-

popular years ago—this 2015 boasts

cides or insecticides in the growth

a beautiful oak taste and acidity.

or harvesting process.

Aged in oak barrels, the wine is

The wine gives off the aroma of

made in very small qualities. Unlike

stone fruit, golden apple, red apple

inexpensive white, this wine is not

skin and pear. It is a fresh and crisp

meant to be consumed upon pur-

wine that one can drink as an aper-

chase. It can be aged 10-15 years.

itif or pair with fresh shrimp or fish.

The limited-yield chardonnay is best paired with roasted chicken, monkfish, mushroom risotto or lobster with lemongrass.

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OR RED? SOMMELIER PERRINE PRIEUR RECOMMENDS WINE AT BOTH HIGH AND LOW PRICE POINTS In addition to being a great adult beverage, red wine is good for you as well. It contains antioxidants, boosts the immune system and lowers cholesterol. There are a good number of reds that range in price from around $15 per bottle to well into the hundreds. Perrine picked out a couple of her favorites that fall on both ends of the price spectrum. Aging time, distillation process and grape quality all play a big part in wine price.

Here are her picks.

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2014 QUINTA DE SAES, DAO, PORTUGAL, $16.99

2015 PORSELEINBERG SYRAH, SWARLAND, SOUTH AFRICA, $99.99

This Dao red is aged for around 18 months in second- and third-use

This wine is on the higher side

French oak barrels, hence the sub-

of the price spectrum because it is

$20 price point. It is made with a

made of 100 percent syrah grapes

blend of four grapes: touriga nacio-

and is produced in very small

nal (the same grape used in port),

quantities. A unique aspect of the

tinta roriz, alfrocheiro and jaen.

aging process for this South African

The initial sip of Quinta De Saes

syrah is that it is aged and fermented

gives off a floral and spicy yet sweet

in a giant concrete egg. This process

taste. On the nose, you’ll notice

reduces oxidation, and it also keeps

fresh cherry, pomegranate, candied

the fruit cool during fermentation.

violet, rose petal and flint.

The palate is bright and intense

Perrine suggests pairing it with a

yet delicious. The nose gives off an

red meat and beans.

aroma of cherries and pomegranate.

Syrah and lamb or duck are a great pairing.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

OCTOBER

SEP 28-OCT 7 GEORGIA STATE FAIR Atlanta Motor Speedway

ing are just some fun activities at the fes-

plus restaurant and amateur competi-

tival. No matter if the kids are big or small,

tion teams. Enjoy live music from School

the entire family will love this special fall

of Rock East Cobb House Band and

day of fun. Proceeds benefit Easterseal

DJ Suspense. Family- and pet-friend-

North Georgia. AtlantaParent.com

ly with Kidzone. A portion of proceeds

Great fun for everyone! Exciting attrac-

benefits Atlanta Fundraising Founda-

tions and shows, live music, all your fa-

tion and Brookhaven Park Conservancy.

vorite fair food, spectacular carnival rides.

You won't want to miss the petting zoo,

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AtlantaChiliCookOff.com 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

pony rides, white tiger display, Hollywood

OCTOBERFEST

circus, magic, comedy and thrill shows

Historic Fourth Ward Park

and more! GeorgiaStateFair.org

Put on your lederhosen and join us for

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a full weekend of German-themed fun

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at Oktoberfest Atlanta! Enjoy a variety

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN

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SPOOK-TAILS DO THE MONSTER MASH WITH THESE FALL-FOCUSED COCKTAILS PERFECT FOR HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES PHOTOGRAPHY NICOLETTE MARTIN

CANDY CORN BOURBON

Kid-friendly!

TOASTED MALLOW

DIRT + SQUIRMS

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

+ 2 ounces bourbon (Bulleit)

+ 1.5 ounces vodka (Tito’s)

+ Milk

+ 1/2 ounce brown sugar

+ 1.5 ounces Godiva

+ Mint chocolate chip ice cream

& cinnamon syrup

+ Halloween Oreos

chocolate liqueur

+ 2 dashes of orange bitters

+ 1/2 ounce Frangelico liqueur

+ 5 candy corns

+ Graham crackers

+ Gummy worms

+ Marshmallows DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin. Muddle

Combine all ingredients except for the graham

Crush 5-8 Oreos inside a plastic bag.

the candy corns inside the shaker tin, add ice

crackers and marshmallows in a shaker tin.

Layer the bottom of a glass with half of

and shake vigorously until sufficiently chilled

Add ice and shake vigorously until sufficiently

the crushed Oreos to make a nice base.

and blended. Strain through a fine mesh

chilled and blended. Crush graham crackers in

Add 2-3 scoops of mint chocolate chip ice

strainer in an old fashioned glass over a large

a plastic bag to make a fine powder. Coat half

cream and fill the rest of the glass with cold

ice cube. Garnish with a piece of candy corn on

of a martini glass with your crushed graham

milk. Add another layer of crushed Oreos to

top of the ice cube and enjoy!

crackers and strain your cocktail into the

float on top. Finish with 2-3 gummy worms

coated martini glass. Layer the top of the drink

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