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    • 01.21.2012

      Valter Scarbolo is back! One of our favorite winemakers returns to The National to share his wines and his ebullient spirit.

      Tuesday, February 7
      6:30 pm, $55 per person

      Azienda Agricola Scarbolo, Friuli, Italy

      1. Sauvignon 2010 
      Tapas: prosciutto with mango, marinated mussels with orange and chili
      .
      2. Pinot Grigio 2009
      Crispy Springer Mountain chicken thigh strips, kumquat marmalade, chervil, radishes, poivron rouge
      .
      3. Merlot 2009
      Grilled California tri-tip steak, arugula, piperade
      .
      4. Cabernet 2009
      Aged Gouda, Gorgonzola dolce, accompaniments, crostinis
      .
      5. chocolate budino, café Cubano, orange mascarpone, hazelnuts

      call or email for reservations
      706.549.3450
      thenationalrestaurant@gmail.com


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    • 01.13.2012

      Coinciding with the special screening of local documentary film World’s Smallest Airport, The National brings you a special Dinner and a Movie menu inspired by vintage Pan American World Airways menus from the golden age of air travel. World’s Smallest Airport tells the thrilling story of three brothers who returned to Georgia following World War II eager to begin their civilian lives. Within weeks they established The Thrasher Brothers Aerial Circus, where they wowed audiences with astonishing aerial feats yet to be exceeded.

      Ciné and The National’s Dinner & A Movie Menu
      Sunday-Tuesday, January 15-17
      $29 per person, includes dinner and movie ticket (tax included but not gratuity)

      On the table
      warm peanuts and pecans

      Appetizer to share
      Classic Waldorf Salad
      bibb lettuce, apple, celery, walnut, raisins, creamy dressing
      or
      Cream of Tomato Soup
      individual portions with banque crackers
      or
      Cold Plate à la Parisienne
      cheese and charcuterie with cornichons and grain mustard

      Entree
      Airline Chicken Breast
      served with a mushroom sauce, riz pilaf, macedoine of vegetables
      or
      Hangar Steak
      served with delmonico potatoes and jardiniere vegetables

      Dessert
      Cherries Jubilee served over vanilla ice cream
      or
      Boston Cream Pie


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    • 01.10.2012

      Back To School Dance Party at The National Saturday, January 14th Free entry Drink specials DJ Immuzikation starts spinning at 11:30

      Back To School Dance Party at The National
      Saturday, January 14th
      Free entry
      Drink specials
      DJ Immuzikation starts spinning at 11:30


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    • 11.10.2011

      Sunday, November 1310:30 - 2 pmat The Nationalspecial brunch buffet, $12 per guest this Sunday only, Drag Queens are taking over The National enjoy a brunch buffet on the bar while our dining room transforms into a stage for drag performances all afternoon Bloody Marys & Mimosas start flowing at 12:30pm! all proceeds + performer tips benefit the Boybutante AIDS Foundation

      Sunday, November 13
      10:30 - 2 pm
      at The National
      special brunch buffet, $12 per guest

      this Sunday only, Drag Queens are taking over The National

      enjoy a brunch buffet on the bar while our dining room transforms into a stage for drag performances all afternoon

      Bloody Marys & Mimosas start flowing at 12:30pm!

      all proceeds + performer tips benefit the Boybutante AIDS Foundation


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    • 11.01.2011

      Italian Reds Wine Dinner five courses paired with exceptional Italian Red Wines Wednesday, November 96:30-9pm$75 per guest on the menu… 1. Flor Prosecco Rosé, Veneto NVprosciutto, pine nuts, castelvetrano olives, preserved orange and baby lettuces 2. Forteto Della Luja, ‘Le Grive’, Piemonte 2006bucatini pasta, duck confit, foraged mushrooms, local juliet tomatoes and spinach, basil, parmesan 3. Fattoria di Fubbiano, ‘I Pampini’, Toscana 2004porchetta {pork loin and belly with sage, rosemary and garlic}, wilted local kale 4. Giuseppe Quintarelli, Rosso Ca del Merlo, Veneto 1999 grilled lamb t-bones, pepperonata, local onions, local arugula 5. tiramisu in mason jars call today for reservations (706) 549-3450

      Italian Reds Wine Dinner

      five courses paired with exceptional Italian Red Wines

      Wednesday, November 9
      6:30-9pm
      $75 per guest


      on the menu…

      1. Flor Prosecco Rosé, Veneto NV
      prosciutto, pine nuts, castelvetrano olives, preserved orange and baby lettuces

      2. Forteto Della Luja, ‘Le Grive’, Piemonte 2006
      bucatini pasta, duck confit, foraged mushrooms, local juliet tomatoes and spinach, basil, parmesan

      3. Fattoria di Fubbiano, ‘I Pampini’, Toscana 2004
      porchetta {pork loin and belly with sage, rosemary and garlic}, wilted local kale

      4. Giuseppe Quintarelli, Rosso Ca del Merlo, Veneto 1999 
      grilled lamb t-bones, pepperonata, local onions, local arugula

      5. tiramisu in mason jars


      call today for reservations (706) 549-3450


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    • 10.22.2011

      OCAF Fall Wine Fest
      Sunday, October 23
      3-6 pm
      at Ashford Manor
      $35 day of event, $20 OCAF members

      This Sunday, we’ll be joining other local restaurants, wineries and bottle shops at the 12th Annual Fall Wine Fest for an evening of food and wine at the beautiful Ashford Manor Gardens in downtown Watkinsville. Benefitting the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, the event concludes with a silent auction of items such as original art, pottery, and travel opportunities. The Fall Wine Fest is the perfect way to sample the best gourmet food and wines Athens has to offer.

      For a full list of participants and more information about the event, visit their website at http://www.ocaf.com/or call 706-769-4565


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    • 10.19.2011

      Tonight, the Pinot Pioneer of the West Sonoma Coast, David Hirsch, visits us at The National for a unique opportunity to be led in a tasting of exceptional wines by a true expert and artisan. We hope you’ll join us! Wednesday, October 19 5:30pm at the bar {or a reserved table in the dining room if you prefer} $20 per person for tasting, three Hirsch Vineyards Pinot Noirs and one Chardonnayfor nibbling, a cheese and charcuterie plate with olives and almonds Read more about Hirsch Vineyards here

      Tonight, the Pinot Pioneer of the West Sonoma Coast, David Hirsch, visits us at The National for a unique opportunity to be led in a tasting of exceptional wines by a true expert and artisan.
      We hope you’ll join us!

      Wednesday, October 19
      5:30pm
      at the bar {or a reserved table in the dining room if you prefer}
      $20 per person

      for tasting, three Hirsch Vineyards Pinot Noirs and one Chardonnay
      for nibbling, a cheese and charcuterie plate with olives and almonds

      Read more about Hirsch Vineyards here


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    • 10.14.2011

      This Wednesday we’re thrilled to welcome David Hirsch, the Pinot Pioneer of the West Sonoma Coast, to The National for a tasting of exceptional wines. For more than 30 years Hirsch Vineyards has produced highly regarded, well balanced pinots and chardonnays that are deeply representative of site and vintage.

      We hope you’ll join us Wednesday, October 19 at 5:30 in the bar or at a reserved table in the dining room if you prefer. We’ll be tasting three of Mr. Hirsch’s pinot noirs and his chardonnay accompanied by some of Peter’s snacks.

      $20.00 per person


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    • 09.30.2011

      September Wine Dinner
      vegetarian menu and French wines from Jon David Headrick


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    • 09.24.2011

      Tonight at Cine, the EcoFocus FIlm Festival presents a special event screening of General Orders No. 9. This stunning film from first time writer-director Robert Persons marries experimental filmmaking with an accessible, naturalist sensibility to tell the epic story of the clash between nature and man’s progress in the American South. Told entirely with images, poetry, and music, General Orders No. 9 is unlike any film you have ever seen. A story of maps, dreams, and prayers, it’s one last trip down the rabbit hole before it’s paved over.

      Saturday, September 24
      6 pm
      filmmaker reception, catered by The National
      7 pm
      film screening, accompanied by a live musical performance by composer Chris Hoke and a conversation with filmmaker Robert Persons

      Admission $12


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