TURNING TABLES
Enticing deals for tough timesFor the Journal-Constitution
Published on: 03/27/2008
At Trilogy, 4930 Davidson Road, drop by on Mondays for an $8.95 bottomless bowl of pasta. Choose from linguine, orecchiette or penne topped with your choice of marinara, meat, Alfredo or tomato basil sauce. A tossed salad and a basket of crusty bread are part of the deal.
On Tuesdays, dig into a pound of steamed shrimp with garlic butter, red-skin potatoes and corn on the cob for $10.95. Then it's back to all-you-can eat on Wednesdays, with Mama Martin's meatloaf, served with green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy for $9.95.
While you're dining on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, order a martini or glass of wine at half off the regular prices. Coors Light beers are also $2 on those days. Details: 770-971-4770; www.trilogydining.net.
• Not far from Trilogy, the folks at Olde Towne Bistro, 736 Johnson Ferry Road, have designated Tuesday prime rib night, when they serve 12-ounce portions of the hearty cut for $18.95. On Wednesday, warm up with beef burgundy for $16.95. And bring the kids along: They can pick a free dinner from the kids menu of mac and cheese, mini burger, chicken tenders, grilled cheese or spaghetti with butter or Alfredo sauce.
Along with the new food items, Olde Towne has added free wireless access. And it's got live classic rock on Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 9:15 p.m. 770-321-5442; www.bistrooldetowne.com.
• Instead of fighting commuter traffic tonight, take a short detour and relax over a selection of wines. The Wine Cellars, 1295 W. Spring St. in Smyrna, is hosting a tasting of vintages from Arbios Cellars from
6:30 to 8 this evening. You'll also have a chance to discuss the wine's production and nuances with the vineyard's owner, Bill Arbios. The event is free; 770-437-1753.
• Hot off the opening of Paper Mill Grill, his second eatery, Ritter Jones is throwing a party for his original east Cobb restaurant. Starting Tuesday, Jones will mark the fourth anniversary of Ritter's, 4719 Lower Roswell Road, with a treat that will last through April 8. Order an entree and enjoy a complimentary appetizer selected by the chef. Drop by for lunch from 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, or dinner, starting at 5 p.m. daily. 770-973-1230;
• Here's a way to enjoy Italian food without the "I'm so stuffed" feeling afterward. Drop by one of the three locations of Doc Green's Gourmet Salads before the end of May and try the mozzarella salad with basil, tomatoes, spinach, peppers, olives and cheese topped with turkey ($7.99). There's also a new turkey mozzarella pocket that layers turkey, spinach, peppers, onions, cheese and pesto sauce inside a tomato tortilla ($7.89). Find a Doc Green's near you at 3155 Cobb Parkway; 3405 Dallas Highway; or 4250 Roswell Road. www.docgreens.com.
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