The Dish May 09 2001
Chevy’s chase
Goodbye Rio Bravo Cantina, hello Chevy’s. The Tex-Mex restaurant chain was purchased by San Francisco’s Chevy’s Inc. last year from Applebee’s International Inc., according to the San Francisco Business Times. The first location to make the name change in Atlanta is on Powers Ferry Road at I-285. The menu will retain the Tex-Mex fare.
Cure-all
The 10th annual Uncork a Cure takes guests on “A Wine Odyssey” to raise funds for HIV research. More than 250 international wines will be up for the tasting along with a selection of hors d’oeuvres. May 11 from 6-8:30 p.m. $45-$150. SciTrek, 395 Piedmont Ave. 404-876-2317.
Virtual pub
Beer guzzlers from around the globe mingle online at Beer.com. See parties in motion via the StellaCam at Portside Pub in Budapest, the Irish Bank in San Francisco and, on May 10, our own Neighbor’s goes live as well. Log on, chat and even buy someone at the bar a beer without leaving your mouse. Or broadcast your drinking habits around the world and stop by the Va-Hi joint from 6-8 p.m. 725 N. Highland Ave.
Brain food
Hear jazz and funk from Wombat and Audible Minds, see paintings, photography, glassblowing and more from local artists, taste a fusion of traditional Indian and contemporary American cuisine by Archna Becker’s ANIC Catering and drink your fill of Atlanta’s micro-brews at Fusion for the Senses at The Atlanta Brewing Company. This series of events kicks off May 11. $12. 1219 Williams St. 678-613-3110.
Mommy dearest
Mothers who brunch will have plenty of options this Mother’s Day. Villa Christina presents brunch buffet by Executive Chef Tim Sprague from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $15-$40. 404-303-0133. The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead showers ma with roses at its themed brunch “Radiant Red Roses,” featuring caviar, crab claws, oysters, patés, salads and fresh pastas from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $32-$62. 404-237-2700. Hamilton’s at the Marietta Conference Center & Resort takes mom for a ride in a complimentary horse-drawn carriage tour across the grounds and offers a brunch from noon - 3:30 p.m. $10.95-$28.95. 770-427-2500. Fishbone, Oh...Maria!, Nathaniel’s, Nikolai’s Roof and Food 101 also will offer specials for mom’s big day.
Taste of the Mediterranean
Executive Chef Anthony Pitillo of Cafe Lily will demonstrate techniques of Mediterranean cooking May 15. Cook’s Warehouse. 7-9 p.m. $35. 549-I Amsterdam Ave. 404-815-4993.
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