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Fall Favorites at SOHO

11 Monday Oct 2010

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Cooler temperatures and changing leaves mean the return of butternut squash soup to SOHO's menu. The silky soup, made with the freshest squash available, is a fall favorite. The perfect way to start a meal, butternut squash soup is available every day at SOHO. We hope you'll stop in soon and enjoy a bowl. If you're in the mood to whip up the soup at home, here is Chef Joe's recipe:

Butternut Squash Soup (serves 4)
Ingredients
2 average-size butternut squash (peeled, chopped and seeded)
1 medium onion (peeled and chopped)
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper

Preparation
Place squash and onion in medium size pan. Add enough water to cover squash and onion. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook until squash is soft. Add heavy cream to pan and bring to a boil. Transfer pan's contents to blender. Carefully blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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In addition to the butternut squash soup, SOHO has also added a new cocktail to the menu. The Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellini is sure to warm you up this fall and winter. Here's the recipe SOHO will be using to create this oh-so-sippable cocktail.

Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellini
Ingredients
1 cup ice
1 cup simple syrup
1 1/4 cups Pomegranate juice
1 cup Cranberry juice
750 ml Proseccco
1 thinly sliced lime
1 bunch of fresh mint for garnish
1/2 cup of pomegranate seeds for garnish

Preparation
Place ice in a 6 to 8 cup pitcher. Add simple syrup, pomegranate and cranberry juice. Stir well. Slowly pour in prosecco. Divide seeds between 12 champagne flutes. Pour mixture. Garnish each glass with a lime slice and mint sprig.

See you soon!

Cool Down with Creative Cocktails

10 Tuesday Aug 2010

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With the summer heat still scorching and the days still long, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing cocktail with friends and family. The staff at SOHO is mixing up some great ones – including one of my favorites, the Pomegranate Lava Lamp. Made with Prosecco, Pomegranate Liqueur and Fresh Lemon Juice, the Lava Lamp is full of bubbly goodness.

 

One other tasty cocktail on SOHO’s list is the Spiked Watermelon martini – Square One Cucumber Vodka and Watermelon Liqueur are mixed to create a delicious drink. If you need a pick-me-up, why not consider an Expresso martini featuring Stoli Vanilla, Kahlua, Baileys, a shot of expresso and a splash of cream?

 

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Finally, another great cocktail choice is the classic mojito. Nothing cools you off on a hot day quite like a mojito. SOHO’s bartenders mix ours with fresh mint. If you’re interested in whipping up a batch of mojitos at home, here’s a great recipe:

 

Classic Mojito (serves 4)

Ingredients:

Ice

6 ounces light rum

12 mint leaves, 8 broken apart

6 tablespoons fresh lime juice

4 tablespoons sugar

Club soda

4 slices lime

 

Directions:

Place ice in shaker. Add rum, 8 broken mint leaves, lime juice and sugar. Shake well and serve over ice in a high ball glass. Top of each glass with a splash of club soda. Garnish each drink with a slice of lime and mint leaf.

 

Enjoy!

Summer Refreshment

21 Monday Jun 2010

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Yesterday, June 21, was the summer solstice – the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere – and the official start of summer (although with temperatures in the mid-nineties for weeks, I think Atlantans already know summer has arrived). Why not take advantage of the long summer evenings and stop in at SOHO to enjoy a cool drink and appetizer or dinner this week?

 

One of our most recent additions to the SOHO cocktail menu is the Absolut Dream. The recipe features Absolut Mandarin Vodka, Chambord, and sweet and sour mix – the perfect refreshment on a hot summer day. To mix one up at home, pour 1 1/2 ounces of Absolut Mandarin Vodka into a cocktail shaker with ice. Then, add 1 ounce sweet and sour mix and 1/2 ounce Chambord. Shake and strain the contents into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange slice and you’re set!

 

In the mood to eat light because of the summer heat? SOHO’s House Made Mozzarella Salad is an ideal choice at lunch or dinner. (It’s one of my menu favorites). Composed of fresh tomatoes and house made mozzarella, garnished with basil oil and balsamic reduction, it’s a tasty treat.

 

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If you’re in the mood to whip up the salad at home, here’s Chef Joe’s recipe:

 

Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad (1 serving) 

Ingredients:

4 oz. tomatoes (use your favorite tomatoes or the best that you can find)

2 oz. fresh mozzarella

2 ea. medium fresh basil leaves, julienne or sliced

1/2 oz. extra virgin olive oil

1/4 oz. balsamic syrup (optional – balsamic vinegar reduced to 1/4 original volume)

 

Directions:

– Slice tomatoes and mozzarella and arrange them either uniformly or dice the cheese and tomatoes and place them on a platter.

– To make the balsamic reduction: Bring balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Turn the heat to low and reduce. The vinegar will thicken as it cools.

– Dress the salad with fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic syrup or vinegar, and salt and pepper (to taste).

 

Enjoy!

French Inspiration

11 Tuesday May 2010

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As SOHO explores the wines of France this month, as well as French flavors in the tapas plates created each week by executive chef Joe Ahn, we’re also adding a few other French-inspired items to the menu.

 

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First, an addition to our cocktail list – the French Martini. May I recommend sipping the concoction while enjoying the sunshine on SOHO’s patio? For those interested in mixing up the drink at home, here’s the recipe SOHO’s bartenders are using:

 

1 1/2 oz vodka

1/ 2 oz Chambord raspberry liqueur

1/ 2 oz fresh pineapple juice

Champagne

1 lemon twist (garnish)

 

Combine the vodka, Chambord, and pineapple juice with ice in a cocktail shaker, and shake briskly. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Top off with Champagne, and garnish with a lemon peel.

 

Next, we’ve also added two French cheeses to our Artisan Cheese Board. One is P’tit Basque, a semi-soft cheese made from sheep’s milk, from Pyreneese, France. This cheese offers an earthy, nutty flavor. Chaumes is SOHO’s other addition to the cheese board. Chaumes, a soft cheese from Perigord, France, is rich and creamy, with a mellow, nutty taste. Whether as an appetizer or dessert, the cheese board is a popular choice with our guests. And, SOHO’s staff is always happy to help select the perfect wine to pair with the weekly cheese offerings.

 

We hope to see you soon for a taste of France!

SOHO News Bites

16 Tuesday Mar 2010

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It’s been a great – and busy – few weeks at SOHO and, with spring in the air, we are eagerly anticipating more exciting days and events. Here’s a quick rundown of the latest news from SOHO, including upcoming events at the restaurant and in the neighborhood.

 

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Tonight is the opening of Fiddler on the Roof starring Harvey Fierstein at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Remaining tickets can be purchased for $40 through Ticketmaster – simply click here and enter the code TEVYE. SOHO will offer a special prix fixe menu from 5:30-7:00 pm for guests attending the Fiddler shows March 16-21. The three-course $32 menu includes a choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert. To see the full menu, please click here. To make reservations and enjoy this special offer, simply call 770-801-0069 or click here and reference Fiddler.

 

There are plenty of upcoming shows at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre to look forward to this spring and summer. In addition to the Atlanta Ballet’s presentation of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, the Atlanta Opera will present The Magic Flute in April and Norah Jones will perform on May 15. With SOHO located only 1.2 miles from the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, it’s easy to grab dinner, appetizers, or drinks with us before a performance, so we hope to see you soon! (Here’s a link to a calendar of upcoming shows at CEPAC).

 

If you’re looking for a fun family event for Easter, consider the Vinings Historic Preservation Society’s Historic Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, April 1, from 4:00-5:00pm. Children can participate in an Easter egg hunt at the Pace House and Old Pavilion, followed by fun games led by Vinings resident, Anne Cox. Space is limited, so please RSVP. The event is free for VHPS members and $5 per child for non-members. To RSVP, please email the Vinings Historic Preservation Society at vhps1874 [at] bellsouth.net or call 770-432-3343.

 

Finally, with warmer weather arriving, it’s an ideal time to enjoy an appetizer and cocktail on the SOHO patio. We’ve added a few new cocktails to our menu, including my new favorite – the Bahama Holiday martini. The drink mixes Malibu banana rum, Canton ginger cognac, coconut juice, fresh lime and a hint of cardamom. Hope to see you soon!