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Prime Rib Sundays at SOHO

28 Tuesday Sep 2010

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The chefs at SOHO are busy preparing Sunday dinner!  

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SOHO will host Prime Rib Sundays, beginning Sunday, October 3. We invite you to join us every Sunday from 5:00-9:00pm and savor a Prime Rib dinner. For $28, guests receive a meal of succulent, slow roasted Prime Rib served with a selection of steak sauces, fontina potato gratin, and a chopped salad. Family, friends, and a Prime Rib feast – is there a better way to spend Sunday evening?

Reservations are recommended for Prime Rib Sundays at SOHO. Please click here to make reservations or call 770-801-0069.

Enjoy a Final Taste of South America

27 Monday Sep 2010

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SOHO will finish a tour of South American wines and flavors on flight night, Wednesday, September 29. 

29482_390075781945_628471945_4566270_262673_n The vineyards of Casa Lapostolle

This week, SOHO will pour a 2008 Casa Lapostolle ‘Cuvee Alexandre’ Chardonnay from Chile. The Chardonnay offers aromas of sweet citrus fruit, white flowers, fresh tropical fruits and sweet spices. On the palate, the wine features good acidity and a long finish. Next, SOHO will pour a 2007 Tikal Patriota Bonarda/Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. This red blend earned 92 points from Wine Advocate and offers aromas of spice box, black cherry and blueberry. On the palate, the wine is complex and rich.

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2007 Montes Alpha Syrah from Chile. The 2007 Syrah offers a big nose, with smoky and spicy aromas. On the palate, the wine is dry with flavors of berry fruit. Winemaker Aurelio Montes added Viognier to the blend, giving the wine a delicate touch.

SOHO’s executive chef, Joe Ahn, has prepared three new tapas plates to complement each South American wine. The following will be available until Wednesday, October 6.

2008 Casa Lapostolle ‘Cuvee Alexandre’ Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley, Chile
100% Chardonnay
Seared sea bass with tomato, onions and roasted lemon olive oil

2007 Tikal Patriota Bonarda/Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
60% Bonarda, 40% Malbec
Beef milanesa with Chilean avocado salad

2007 Montes Alpha Syrah, Colchaqua Valley, Chile
95% Syrah, 5% Viognier
Braised beef and mushrooms with pappardelle

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $13.50. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $18. Try a full glass of wine and tapas plate for $12. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9/glass and $6/tapas). See you soon!

SOHO Spotlights South America

14 Tuesday Sep 2010

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SOHO continues to explore the wines and flavors of South America on flight night, Wednesday, September 15.

Montgras%20(6) MontGras Winery, Chile
 
First, SOHO will pour a 2008 Catena Chardonnay from Mendoza, Argentina. This wine offers aromas of tropical fruit with touches of apple, pear, cinnamon, and minerals. The Chardonnay is full with a fresh, crisp acidity. Next, SOHO will pour a 2006 Brandsen Estate Reserva Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. The vines used to produce the Brandsen Malbec have an average age of sixty years. According to SOHO wine expert Lars Snavely, the Brandsen Malbec is soft with plenty of rich fruit on a framework of soft tannins. The wine finishes full and long.

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2008 MontGrasQuatro from Colchagua, Chile. The Quatro is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Syrah and Malbec. The aroma of the wine features blackberry, spice, cedar and vanilla. On the palate, the Quatro is balanced offering flavors of ripe black fruit and sweet tannins.

SOHO's executive chef, Joe Ahn, has created three new tapas plates to complement each South American wine. The following will be available until Wednesday, September 22.

2008 Catena Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina
100% Chardonnay
Ceviche de camarones with sliced avocado

2006 Brandsen Estate Reserva Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
100% Malbec
Beef carpaccio with shaved Argentine parmesan and chimmi churri aioli

2008 MontGras Quatro, Colchagua, Chile
30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carmenere, 25% Syrah and 30% Malbec
Slow braised lamb stew with cheese empanada

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $13.50. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $18. Try a full glass of wine and tapas plate for $12. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9/glass and $6/tapas). See you soon!

Artistic Atmosphere

14 Tuesday Sep 2010

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At SOHO, guests will find not only food to please the palate, but artwork aimed at pleasing the eye. Recently, we've updated the art adorning the restaurant walls and the fantastic pieces each add the ambiance of the restaurant.

The contemporary portraits of Cheryl Burgess greet guests as they enter the restaurant. Her large-scale "ladies" series features works such as "Lady with Flowers" and "Lady with Hat."

IMG_1710 Cheryl Burgess, "Lady with Flowers"

Guests dining in the bar will find the work of local contemporary figurative artist Priscilla Nelson catching their eye. The majority of Nelson’s work explores textiles and clothing, and how they convey moods and attitudes. Nelson says that her early inspiration came from her love of “people watching” and studying how individuals are able to exude such varied attitudes through what they wear or don’t wear. Two of Nelson's pieces, "Golden Girl" and "Moonlight Chill", currently hang at SOHO.

10337_396271m Priscilla Nelson, "Golden Girl"

Guests dining in SOHO's sunny "Pace Room" will find the art of Atlanta artist Laura Bowman and her "Angels" series. The themes of Laura's work include independence, repetition, isolation and the spiritual co-existence between nature and mankind. Laura's unique style blends texture and multi-layered compositions with monochromatic hues and carefully selected color.

Angel%20in%20Prayer Laura Bowman, "Angel in Prayer"
 
Please join us at SOHO soon to soak up the atmosphere provided by wonderful local artists.

 

 

SOHO Explores South America

07 Tuesday Sep 2010

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SOHO’s tour of South American wines and flavors continues this week on flight night, Wednesday, September 8.

Cono Sur vineyards Cono Sur Vineyards, Chile

First, SOHO will pour a 2008 Cono Sur ‘Vision’ Sauvignon Blanc from Casablanca Valley, Chile. Wine Spectator says this Sauvignon Blanc is “very fresh and floral in style, with white peach, lemon verbena and honeysuckle notes backed by a super-lively finish. Very tasty.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2008 Nieto Senetiner ‘Don Nicanor’ Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. Produced from vines planted in 1973, this Malbec offers aromas of cherries, plums, cloves and vanilla, as well as a hint of smoke. On the palate, the wine is balanced, offering fruit and spice flavors with a long and elegant finish.

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2006 Haras De Pirque Carmenere/Cabernet from Maipo Valley, Chile. This wine earned 90 points from Wine Spectator and is spicy on the nose. On the palate, the wine is well-balanced, offering black fruits blended with cassis and cigar notes.

SOHO’s executive chef, Joe Ahn, has prepared three tapas plates to complement each South American wine. The following will be available until Wednesday, September 15.

2008 Cono Sur ‘Vision’ Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley, Chile
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Grilled oysters with Argentine parmesan and lemon

2008 Nieto Senetiner ‘Con Nicanor’ Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
100% Malbec
Empanada de Pino with beef, olives, raisins and hard boiled egg

2006 Haras De Pirque Carmenere/Cabernet, Maipo Valley, Chile
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Carmenere, 9% Cabernet Franc, 7% Syrah
Grilled lamb chops with ensalada Chilena

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $13.50. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $18. Try a full glass of wine and tapas plate for $12. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9/glass and $6/tapas). See you soon!

SOHO Offers Pre-Fixe Theater Menu

07 Tuesday Sep 2010

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The fall theater season is beginning at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, and two spectacular shows are on the calendar – the Atlanta Opera will present La Boheme (October 2, 5, 8, and 10) and the Atlanta Ballet will present Moulin Rouge (October 22-31). If you’re planning an evening out, we hope you’ll consider SOHO, located only 1.2 miles from the Cobb Energy Centre, for dining before or after a performance. SOHO will be offering a pre-fixe theater menu for guests enjoying a performance this season. For $28, diners can enjoy an appetizer, entrée and dessert.

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Here’s what SOHO will be serving up on the pre-fixe theater menu. For the first course, diners have a choice of the soup of the day, a house field green salad, or blackened mahi-mahi tacos. For the second course, guest can choose a herb roasted chicken breast served with tarragon mashed potatoes, green beans and a sweet onion sauce; SOHO’s Salmon Napoleon (salmon layered with roasted peppers, spinach and portabella mushrooms) served over tomato-basil risotto; or Burgundy-braised beef short ribs served with buttered noodles, spinach and tomato, and a natural reduction. Finally, for dessert, diners can choose between SOHO’s signature chocolate bread pudding or SOHO’s Belgian waffle served with almond toffee ice cream.

Interested in trying SOHO’s pre-fixe theater menu? Please click here for reservations and mention “theater menu” when making the reservation. See you soon!