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đŸ„‚ Get Festive with Holiday Dining & Parties at SOHO!

05 Wednesday Dec 2018

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We love celebrating the holidays with our guests and friends that we’ve gotten to know for over 21 years now. Whether it’s an intimate group for dinner, or a much larger party, we can accomodate your needs and we offer set menus to make your event easy and enjoyable!

Peek at our set menus here: https://www.sohoatlanta.com/private-events/

See our beautiful spaces below:

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THE BAR

The perfect gathering place for after work cocktailing and light snacking..the bar is famous in Vinings for its regulars, old and new, people watching, and engaging bartenders! Come try our extensive and unique wine list and speciality cocktails. You may just stay for dinner!

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THE SUN PORCH

Enclosed by windows overlooking the Vinings Jubilee courtyard, the Sun Porch is an intimate gathering area that accommodates from 14 to 22 guests in a semi-private setting and up to 46 as a private room.

CAPACITY: 48 seated only

 

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THE PACE ROOM

The Pace Room is engaging.  Accommodating up to 50 seated guests, and 75 in a standing meet and greet, we offer set menus that allow you to control the flow of dinner as well as the cost.

CAPACITY:  48 Seated, 75 Standing

 

Give us a call at 770-801-0069 today to book your holiday party, we still have a few remaining evenings available! We would love to host your event and get festive with you!

“We held our Department holiday party at SOHO… This is one of the many events they have handled for us this year. I cannot say enough about the quality of service, food, and atmosphere at SOHO. I actually live in the neighborhood close to SOHO so I can say not only do they do amazing group events but individuals are treated with the same fantastic hospitality.”  

— Stephanie W. via Yelp (Dec 2017)

Southern Hemisphere Wines Are A Go At Flight Night!

29 Thursday Nov 2018

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Welcome to the last week of Wines from Down Under, and the Southern Hemisphere! We can’t think of a better way to finish these beautiful regions with three reds that will knock your socks off, PERFECT for this cold weather we’re having in Atlanta at the moment! Paired with some hearty, savory tapas, you will leave us happy and satiated, two things that we love!

This Flight Night begins on Wednesday, November 28th, and the wines and their tapas will be available through December 4th.

Cape wine route, South Africa

First, SOHO will pour a Boschendal Elgin Pinot Noir 2015 from Western Cape, South Africa. The winemaker offers,

“Translucent ruby with a youthful strawberry edge. On the nose a vivid flourish of raspberry, cranberry and red cherry aromas with discreet roasted nuts. Palate is an intricately structured wine with a delicate entry, blossoming into a poised concentration of wild berry flavours and oak spice. Gains complexity and richness before ending with a long, finely textured finish.”

Next, SOHO will pour a Yalumba Old Bush Vine Grenache ‘16 from Barossa Valley, AU. The wine is described by the winemaker,

“Vibrant and elegant Grenache, the old bush vines really display their class in the 2016 vintage. The wine is fragrant, fresh and full of red cherries, raspberries and crunchy pomegranates. Savory characters evolve into spices and dried herbs. A concise yet fleshy palate with rich red fruits weaving through a juicy, mouth-watering mid palate, with elegant tannins and fresh acidity to finish.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a The Chocolate Block 2016 from Western Cape, SA. Notes on the wine,

“The nose is exceptionally perfumed with an abundance of complex red and dark berry fruit, violets and intense aromas of white pepper. Dark brooding fruit follows through onto a structured, opulent palate with notes of cardamom, cumin, cloves and black pepper. The midpalate is rich, textured and balanced with integrated acidity, cocoa powdery tannins and a definite cedarwood character derived from French oak. White pepper lingers on a smooth, lifted finish.”

SOHO’s Executive Chef Joey Zelinka has created a suggested tapa plate to pair with each of the wines!

Boschendal Elgin Pinot Noir 2015
100% Pinot Noir
Paired with: Whipped Goat Cheese Crustini, Red Wine-Berry Compote

Yalumba Old Bush Vine Grenache ‘16
Grenache
Paired with: Seared Prime Sirloin, San Joaquin Gold Polenta, Pomegranate-Red Wine Reduction

The Chocolate Block 2016
Syrah 79%; Grenache 11%; Cabernet 6%; Cinsault 3%; Viognier 1%
Paired with: Mole Grilled Steak Skewers

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $14.25. Or, pair the flight with a tapa plate for $19. Try a full glass of wine and tapa plate for $13. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9.50/glass and $6.50/tapas)

We can’t wait to see you!

Join SOHO In Our Journey Through New Zealand & Australian Wineries!

14 Wednesday Nov 2018

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The recent chilly bite in the air in Atlanta has made us want to hibernate (with wine of course) as we enter into holiday season mode.  Fall is such a great time of year here, with a few patio days sprinkled in for optimal foliage watching, coupled with wine drinking!

Our wine feature this next two weeks illustrates the perfect drinking choice: A lovely Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from New Zealand, and a complex Cab from Australia.  The tapas pairings are on point as well, and we would encourage you to stop by to say hello, and take a moment to enjoy life before the holiday craziness hits.  We look forward to seeing you!

This Flight Night begins on Wednesday, November 14th, will last two weeks, and the wines and their tapas will be available through November 27th.

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First, SOHO will pour a Esk Valley Hawkes Bay Chardonnay ‘16 from Hawkes Bay, N.Z.. The winemaker offers,

“This is a full bodied yet elegant style of Hawkes Bay Chardonnay exhibiting aromas of peach and melon intermingled with hints of butter, grapefruit, nuts and French oak spice.”

Next, SOHO will pour a Neudorf Tom’s Block Pinot Noir 2014 from Nelson, N.Z. The wine is described by the winemaker,

“Fragrant with hints of violets and chocolate supported by elegant restrained tannins.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a Franklin Tate Alexander’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 from Margaret River. Notes on the wine,

“Appearance: Medium to deep red with a deep purple hue. Nose: This wine shows aromatic red fruits, mint, spice and savory leafy eucalypt characters and a hint of dark chocolate. Palate: Complex pretty fruits with flavors of blackberry and raspberry are complimented with toasty oak. The mid palate has fine grained tannins, which gives length and finesse to the wine.”

SOHO’s Executive Chef Joey Zelinka has created a suggested tapa plate to pair with each of the wines!

Esk Valley Hawkes Bay Chardonnay ‘16
100% Chardonnay
Paired with: Scottish Salmon Ceviche, Grapefruit, Melon

Neudorf Tom’s Block Pinot Noir 2014
100% Pinot Noir
Paired with: Prime Beef Carpaccio, Cherry-Red Wine Reduction, Shaved Ewephoria

Franklin Tate Alexander’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Cabernet
Paired with: Lamb Meatballs, Mint & Blackberry Jam

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $14.25. Or, pair the flight with a tapa plate for $19. Try a full glass of wine and tapa plate for $13. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9.50/glass and $6.50/tapas)

We can’t wait to see you!

🇩đŸ‡ș SOHO’s Going “Down Under” With Wines From Australia & NZ!

09 Friday Nov 2018

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Australian and New Zealand wineries are such a delight to feature!  There’s more difference than similarity in what they offer, of course.  New Zealand is best known for sauvignon blanc and pinot noir.  Australia, which is best known for its amazing shiraz (the grape known elsewhere as syrah) is really a wildly diverse country with a bunch of divergent regions that specialize in grapes of all sorts. We could happily drink these wines for MONTHS and not be able to enjoy them all!

This week’s Flight Night begins on Wednesday, November 7th, and the wines and their tapas will be available through November 13th.

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First, SOHO will pour a Kim Crawford “Rise and Shine” Pinot Noir 2014 from South Island, NZ. The winemaker offers,

“Color: Dark red. Aroma: Lifted red berry fruit aromas with dark cherry notes, complemented by savory undertones and spicy oak. Palate: Ripe, dark berry flavors of blackberry and black currant. Subtle hints of oak help fill out the palate.”

Next, SOHO will pour a Small Gully “The Formula Robert’s Shiraz” 2014 from Adelaide Plains, AU. The wine is described by the winemaker,

“A big full flavored Shiraz produced from 50+ year old vines grown at Robert’s vineyard on the Adelaide Plains. Well balanced and textured, this wine shows savory notes of tar, leather and spice intermingled with chocolate and raisins. Soft persistent tannins and excellent length.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a Franklin Tate Cabernet Merlot 2016 from Margaret River. Notes on the wine,

“Flavors of ripe blackcurrants and dark plums dominant the palate with a savory hint of black olive. The fruit is integrated with oak flavors of cinnamon and cedar spice. Chalky tannins give this wine length.”

SOHO’s Executive Chef Joey Zelinka has created a suggested tapa plate to pair with each of the wines!

Kim Crawford “Rise and Shine” Pinot Noir 2014
100% Pinot Noir
Paired with: Cocoa Rubbed Prime Sirloin, Red Wine Risotto, Cherry-Red Wine Reduction

Small Gully “The Formula Robert’s Shiraz” 2014
100% Shiraz
Paired with: Short Rib Stuffed Piquillo Peppers, Red Wine Demi

Franklin Tate Cabernet Merlot 2016
Cabernet & Merlot
Paired with: Lamb Sliders, Black Olive-Sage Tapenade, Sundried Tomato-Goat Cheese

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $14.25. Or, pair the flight with a tapa plate for $19. Try a full glass of wine and tapa plate for $13. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9.50/glass and $6.50/tapas)

We can’t wait to see you!

Experience How Different Wines Can Pair Perfectly With Pork At SOHO!

01 Thursday Nov 2018

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We love pork.  We really do. There’s so many delicious ways to prepare it, that it just follows that we’d pair up three gorgeous red wines with these tapas this week! They’re perfect for this chilly, rainy Fall weather we’re experiencing, so if it gets too “blah” for you, then come in and let us cheer (and feed) you up!

This week’s Flight Night begins on Wednesday, October 31st, and the wines and their tapas will be available through November 6th.

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First, SOHO will pour a Poggio Verrano “3” 2009 from Tuscany, IGT. The winemaker offers,

“This is a dense and meaty expression with earthy tones, wild mushroom, black fruit, leather and smoked bacon aromas. The wine is savory and dense. It offers soft tannins with extra padding and enriched textual density. There finish shows smokey end notes and a touch of sour cherry.”

Next, SOHO will pour a Haciendade Arinzano 2014 from Pago de Arinzano. The wine is described by the winemaker,

“Color: Bright garnet red with highlights. Nose: Intense aroma, fresh fruit, pastry cream, balsamic mentholated, spicy. Notes of cinnamon, smoky and roasted coffee. Palate: Intense with pronounced expression and volume. Long persistence and balanced. Ripe and sweet tannins. Reminiscence of candied fruit. Silky and elegant finish.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a Yalumba “The Guardian” 2010 from Eden Valley, Australia. Notes on the wine,

“This wine is deep red in color with sweet, fresh and fragrant aromatics of cherries, plums and bright red-currant fruits. Subtle spices and clove notes are present as are the floral hints of Viognier. This is a medium to full bodied wine with red fruit flavors, fine spices and cloves. It is a rich and softly textured Shiraz with the subtle sweet textures of Viognier.”

SOHO’s Executive Chef Joey Zelinka has created a suggested tapa plate to pair with each of the wines!

Poggio Verrano “3” 2009
Alicante, Cabernet, Merlot
Paired with: Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Red Eye Gravy, Stone Ground Grits

Haciendade Arinzano 2014
85% Tempranillo, 10% Merlot, 5 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Paired with: Mini Pork Milanese, Caper, Lemon, Linguini

Yalumba “The Guardian” 2010
Shiraz/Viognier
Paired with: Mojo Pork Skewers, Plantain Puree

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $14.25. Or, pair the flight with a tapa plate for $19. Try a full glass of wine and tapa plate for $13. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9.50/glass and $6.50/tapas)

We can’t wait to see you!

We’re Pairing Delicious Vegetarian Fare With Wine At SOHO!

25 Thursday Oct 2018

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Vegetarian tapas with wine pairings? This took even us by surprise when our Chef, Joey chose the theme this week! But what a great surprise it is, as vegetarian food often gets a bad rap. There are so many new ways to create cusisine these days that it just follows that SOHO would try something new as well. And yes, we were pleasantly surprised at the delishiousness of these tapas, and even happier when we tried these amazing red wines as pairings! We think you’ll be happy too….

This week’s Flight Night begins on Wednesday, October 24th, and the wines and their tapas will be available through October 30th.

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First, SOHO will pour a Demarie Barbera d’Alba 2016 from Alba, Piedmont DOC. The winemaker offers,

“Colour is brilliant ruby that tends to become garnet with age. Scent is an an intense fruity bouquet of prune and mulberry with a hint of spice. Flavour is full-bodied and enveloping, its slightly acid flavour does not upset the balance. Dry, fresh and fragrant, this wine lingers on the palate with traces of plum, blackberry and cherry.”

Next, SOHO will pour a Brolio Chianti Classico 2015 from Chianti Classico DOCG. The wine is described by the winemaker,

“Intense ruby red colour. Scents of small red fruit, vanilla and liquorice. The mouth shows a complex, but velvety fragrance and a long mineral aftertaste, typical of the territory.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a Lacort Tempranillo D.O.C 2014 from Rioja. Notes on the wine,

“Intense ruby red colour. Scents of small red fruit, vanilla and liquorice. The mouth shows a complex, but velvety fragrance and a long mineral aftertaste, typical of the territory.”

SOHO’s Executive Chef Joey Zelinka has created a suggested tapa plate to pair with each of the wines!

Demarie Barbera d’Alba 2016
100% Barbera
Paired with: Grilled Vegetable Terrine, Bechamel Pomodoro

Brolio Chianti Classico 2015
80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot, 5 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Paired with: Wild Mushroom & Tagliatelle, Shaved Midnight Moon, Chianti Wine Butter

Lacort Tempranillo D.O.C 2014
80% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha
Paired with: Truffle Tremor Fried Green Tomato, Smoked Paprika-Tomato Sauce

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $14.25. Or, pair the flight with a tapa plate for $19. Try a full glass of wine and tapa plate for $13. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9.50/glass and $6.50/tapas)

We can’t wait to see you!

Red Wines + Chicken 🐔 3 Ways at Flight Night!

20 Saturday Oct 2018

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Are you enjoying our culinary tutorial on food and wine this month? That’s great, because next up is chicken, and we’ve definitely got some surprises on the Flight Night menu! Be sure to tell us your favorite tapa and wine pairing this week!

This week’s Flight Night begins on Wednesday, October 17th, and the wines and their tapas will be available through October 23rd.

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First, SOHO will pour a Four Vines “The Biker” from Paso Robles. The winemaker offers,

“Dark berry and spicy notes aromas lead to a palate rich with jammy, ripe plum and blackberry flavors bolstered by a touch of black pepper and sweet, toasted oak. The 2016 offers a plush mouthfeel and a long, velvety finish.”

Next, SOHO will pour a Hyland Estate Pinot Noir 2015 from McMinnville, OR. The wine is described by the winemaker,

“Nose: Flint, Marion Berry, Cherry, Sweet and Delicate, Ocean breeze. Mouth: Coffee, leather, poignant tannins, dry forest floor, plum.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a Marietta Cellars “ArmĂ©â€ Cabernet 2015 from Sonoma County. Notes on the wine,

“The 2015 ArmĂ©, Marietta’s Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend, is fabulous, not to mention a tremendous value. Grilled herbs, plums, blueberry jam, spice, mint and leath-er give the 2015 its nuance and complexity. Supple and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2015 hits all the right notes. What a gorgeous wine this is.”

SOHO’s Executive Chef Joey Zelinka has created a suggested tapa plate to pair with each of the wines!

Four Vines “The Biker”
94% Zinfandel, 4% Petit Sirah, 2% Syrah
Paired with: Braised Chicken Wontons, Korean BBQ

Hyland Estate Pinot Noir 2015
100% Pinot Noir
Paired with: Grilled Chicken Roulade, Proscuitto, Fresh Mozzarella

Marietta Cellars “ArmĂ©â€ Cabernet 2015
83% Cabernet, 9% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot
Paired with: Tempura Chicken Nuggets, Sweet & Sour Sauce

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $14.25. Or, pair the flight with a tapa plate for $19. Try a full glass of wine and tapa plate for $13. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9.50/glass and $6.50/tapas)

We can’t wait to see you!

Beef Tapas + Red WinesđŸ·= A Perfect Flight Night Match!

11 Thursday Oct 2018

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beef-1In our quest to bring you unique wines and creative cuisine, the next stop on our journey this month is to pair different beautiful red wines with beef dishes! Take a look at what we’re up to, and make some time to come see us this week!

This week’s Flight Night begins on Wednesday, October 10th, and the wines and their tapas will be available through October 16th.

First, SOHO will pour a L’Arco Rosso del Veronese 2015 from Veneto, Italy. The winemaker offers,

“Sangiovese fattens up the wine and makes it both interesting and age worthy. The grape amps up the blend’s flavor profile and brings the addition of dark cherries and a teasing hint of lavender. The finish outperforms for a medium-bodied wine, hanging on amid gripping tannins. Bold fruit, a long finish, Rosso del Veronese is a seductive bottle among Fedrigo’s range.”

Next, SOHO will pour a Leviathan Red Blend 2016 from California. The wine is described by the winemaker,

“Lush yet powerful with blackberry, currant, dark chocolate and savory herbs with a dense, velvety finish on the palette.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a Beringer Knight’s Valley Cabernet 2015 from Knight’s Valley. Notes on the wine,

“Beringer’s 2015 Cabernet (Knights Valley),one of the estate’s flagships, is deep, plush and enveloping. In 2015, the Knights Valley Cabernet is quite fruity, while the more mineral and savory notes that are so typical of this appellation aren’t really present. It will be interesting to see if the 2015 develops more complexity over time. Black cherry, mocha, lavender and sweet spice build nicely as the wine opens up in the glass.”

SOHO’s Executive Chef Joey Zelinka has created a suggested tapa plate to pair with each of the wines!

L’Arco Rosso del Veronese 2015
50% Corvina/Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 15% Sangiovese Grosso
Paired with: Prime Beef Tartare, Kalamata Olive, Goat Cheese, Piquillo Peppers

Leviathan Red Blend 2016
Cabernet, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Paired with: Grilled Prime Sirloin, Sweet Potato, Cayenne-Honey

Beringer Knight’s Valley Cabernet 2015
87% Cabernet, 6% Merlot, 6% Cab Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Paired with: Braised Short Rib Tacos, Onion, Beer Mustard

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $14.25. Or, pair the flight with a tapa plate for $19. Try a full glass of wine and tapa plate for $13. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9.50/glass and $6.50/tapas)

We can’t wait to see you!

SOHO presents the Wines of Monticello Vineyards

11 Thursday Oct 2018

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Please join SOHO and the Corley Family Napa Valley for an extraordinary evening of food and wine! Executive Chef Joey Zelinka has crafted a special five-course menu complimenting wines from Monticello Vineyards, one of the few remaining family-owned wineries in Napa Valley, California.

The special wine dinner menu is below:

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This event is $70 per person, plus tax and gratuity. The winemaker will be in attendance, and this private event is limited to 25 guests, so please make your reservations by calling 770-801-0069 now!

Prime Rib Sundays Are BACK At SOHO!

05 Friday Oct 2018

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Munch on the recipes now at www.reallygreatsite.com!

The arrival of Fall brings the start of SOHO’s Prime Rib Sundays!

Beginning Sunday, October 7, 2018 and running throughout the fall and winter, SOHO will host our hugely popular Prime Rib Dinner every Sunday from 5:30 to 9:30pm.

For $30 per person, each guest receives a succulent, 12 oz. slow-roasted Prime Rib, our seasonal chopped salad, and choice of side with our homemade SOHO steak sauces!

Please make your reservations for Sundays by calling 770-801-0069 or booking a table through https://www.opentable.com/r/soho-atlanta!