Tag: Eric Simpkins
RWBY replaces the Lawrence in Midtown
After 10 years at the corner of Juniper and 8th streets, the Lawrence shuttered in January. This month, owners Darren Carr and Eric Simpkins (Bon Ton), along with new partner Jason Cott, relaunched the space as RWBY, a modern American restaurant and bar with brasserie and trattoria influences.
The Waiting Room is bringing sexy back
The cocktail bar, located above Bon Ton, will offer a concise menu of grandiose items designed to fit the over-the-top theme. These include giant seafood towers and caviar service, led by Bon Ton executive chef David Hartshorn. Eric Simpkins is designing the cocktail list, focusing on large-format drinks served in decanters.
7 fun frozen drink recipes from Atlanta bartenders to try at home this summer
Grab your blender, some ice, and a paper umbrella. Here are seven recipes by Atlanta bartenders to try at home this summer.
King of Pops and Bon Ton team up for Wonderkid, opening soon at Atlanta Dairies
The King of Pops founders have partnered with Big Citizen hospitality group to put a modern, whimsical spin on a traditional diner.
For the Love of Ponce
Perhaps more than any stretch of pavement in the city, the expanse of Ponce de Leon Avenue between Mary Mac’s Tea Room and the Majestic Diner possesses the historic charm, the culinary creativity, and the total weirdness that makes Atlanta, well, Atlanta. Our ode to Ponce.
The Tippling Point: How craft cocktails made their way onto every menu in Atlanta
Ten years ago, barkeep Greg Best couldn’t even get his hands on a reliable supply of decent vermouth. In 2008, the craft cocktail renaissance that started in New York City started to make its way to Atlanta. Now, cocktail culture has proliferated with such fervor that you can find almost any creation in Atlanta.
Late-night drinking: Bon Ton
This Vietnamese-Cajun boil house with a consciously gaudy New Orleans vibe is a sultry Midtown spot to drink—and drink late.
Atlanta’s favorite over-the-top holiday bar, Miracle, is back and even bigger
The team behind the Lawrence and Bon Ton are bringing the New York City-based holiday pop-up Miracle to Atlanta for the second year. Open November 24 through December 24, Miracle is a cocktail bar with over-the-top holiday decorations, holiday-themed drinks, and small plates.
Fresh on the Scene: Bon Ton, Mediterranea, 9292 Korean BBQ, Sankalp
New to Atlanta: Fried seafood in Midtown, vegetarian Italian food in Grant Park, south Indian eats in Decatur, and impressive Korean barbecue in Duluth