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    • 05.16.2012

      2012 Tour de Farm Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 26 - Monday, May 28  $175 per person sponsored by P.L.A.C.E. It is time again for Athens Tour de Farm!P.L.A.C.E. will once again be hosting the 2012 Tour de Farm, a 3-day bicycle tour that seeks to reconnect the community to their local food sources in and around Athens, Georgia. See a clip here of CNN’s coverage of the 2010 Tour. Tour de Farm is a bike tour of sustainable agriculture in and around Athens-Clarke County. The tour will visit a total of 8 farms, covering a distance of 100 miles over 3 days, broken into 10-15 mile sections between each farm visit. Each farm will represent a unique aspect of local sustainable agriculture, offering a great learning experience for the local cyclist and environmentalist. We will visit about 2-3 farms per day, stopping for a tour, and a snack or meal, and then camping out for 2 nights. Please be forewarned showers are not guaranteed. Riders will depart Saturday morning and return Monday late afternoon, with all meals being provided in between, except breakfast Saturday and dinner Monday. Guest chefs will prepare the dinners each night, while breakfast and lunch each day will be comparatively simple, but hearty. Snacks during the ride will also be provided. Keeping true to the event’s mission, as much of the food as possible will be locally sourced and/or organic. P.L.A.C.E. will provide 2 vans, to carry all the food and gear, and will have a mechanic and ride leaders accompanying the group. So each participant will not be required to carry anything more than what they need between farms, usually just water. Riders will be responsible for supplying their own tents and sleeping bags, which will then be transported by van to each of the overnight destinations. The $175 fee covers all your meals, the vans to transport gear and food, a t-shirt, and compensation for the farmer’s time and space, with all proceeds being donated to P.L.A.C.E. To register, email athenstourdefarm@gmail.com and send payments (check or money order, please do not send cash) made out to P.L.A.C.E. to the P.O. Box provided. Space is limited, so spots will fill on a first come, first served basis. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Erin at athenstourdefarm@gmail.com. Let’s put an end to placeless, faceless food!

      2012 Tour de Farm
      Memorial Day Weekend
      Saturday, May 26 - Monday, May 28 
      $175 per person
      sponsored by P.L.A.C.E.

      It is time again for Athens Tour de Farm!
      P.L.A.C.E. will once again be hosting the 2012 Tour de Farm, a 3-day bicycle tour that seeks to reconnect the community to their local food sources in and around Athens, Georgia. See a clip here of CNN’s coverage of the 2010 Tour.

      Tour de Farm is a bike tour of sustainable agriculture in and around Athens-Clarke County. The tour will visit a total of 8 farms, covering a distance of 100 miles over 3 days, broken into 10-15 mile sections between each farm visit. Each farm will represent a unique aspect of local sustainable agriculture, offering a great learning experience for the local cyclist and environmentalist. We will visit about 2-3 farms per day, stopping for a tour, and a snack or meal, and then camping out for 2 nights. Please be forewarned showers are not guaranteed.

      Riders will depart Saturday morning and return Monday late afternoon, with all meals being provided in between, except breakfast Saturday and dinner Monday. Guest chefs will prepare the dinners each night, while breakfast and lunch each day will be comparatively simple, but hearty. Snacks during the ride will also be provided. Keeping true to the event’s mission, as much of the food as possible will be locally sourced and/or organic.

      P.L.A.C.E. will provide 2 vans, to carry all the food and gear, and will have a mechanic and ride leaders accompanying the group. So each participant will not be required to carry anything more than what they need between farms, usually just water. Riders will be responsible for supplying their own tents and sleeping bags, which will then be transported by van to each of the overnight destinations.

      The $175 fee covers all your meals, the vans to transport gear and food, a t-shirt, and compensation for the farmer’s time and space, with all proceeds being donated to P.L.A.C.E.

      To register, email athenstourdefarm@gmail.com and send payments (check or money order, please do not send cash) made out to P.L.A.C.E. to the P.O. Box provided. Space is limited, so spots will fill on a first come, first served basis.

      If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Erin at athenstourdefarm@gmail.com.

      Let’s put an end to placeless, faceless food!


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    • 05.10.2012

      With our new t-shirts you can show your love for The National and our entire family of restaurants everywhere you go!

      both designs available in male and female sizes
      {medium, large and extra-large}

      on the Georgia tee,
      select either a hot pink or lime green heart over Athens

      $16.00 each
      get yours today at The National


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    • 04.27.2012

      Congratulations to 2012 Atlanta Rising Star Chefs, including our own Chef Peter Dale and friends Ryan Smith {Empire State South} and Whitney Otawka {Farm255} “Rising Stars have attributes that make us believe they will be the future leaders of the country’s culinary scene. Put simply, they’re not just surviving the Atlanta restaurant industry, they’re defining it, with exciting cuisine, pours, and culinary concepts.” Here’s what they had to say about Peter Dale and The National: Mediterranean flavors may not immediately come to mind when you think of the New South, but Peter Dale is on a mission to change that, and to change what the tiny market of Athens thinks about those flavors altogether. Dale originally worked on Capitol Hill, then started his culinary career as an stage for Hugh Acheson at 5&10. After travelling throughout Europe, he came back to Athens and opened The National with Acheson. But he’s not cooking the tabbouleh and gyros you had on vacation last summer; instead he sources as locally as possible, then uses the Mediterranean as inspiration to create something altogether new. And Dale succeeds tenfold, combining the bold spices of the region into bright, clean flavors. And as The National continues to influence the Athens community, Dale looks to the future of what the town can become. Dishes that Clinched It: Grilled Lamb Chop, Lamb Kefte, Spring Tabbouleh, Feta, and Pecan Muhummara Orange and Aleppo Marinated Sapelo Island Clams and Cucumber and Georgia Olive Oil Gazpacho Want to experience the food of the country’s culinary scene first hand? Purchase your tickets for the 2012 Rising Stars Revue Gala on Wednesday June 13 at The Goat Farm Atlanta {1200 Foster St, Atlanta, GA 30318}. Each Rising Stars Chef and Pastry Chef will serve one dish paired with beverages from the Rising Star Sommelier and two signature cocktails prepped by the Rising Star Mixologist. {Read more about all of the winners here}

      Congratulations to 2012 Atlanta Rising Star Chefs, including our own Chef Peter Dale and friends Ryan Smith {Empire State South} and Whitney Otawka {Farm255}

      “Rising Stars have attributes that make us believe they will be the future leaders of the country’s culinary scene. Put simply, they’re not just surviving the Atlanta restaurant industry, they’re defining it, with exciting cuisine, pours, and culinary concepts.”


      Here’s what they had to say about Peter Dale and The National:

      Mediterranean flavors may not immediately come to mind when you think of the New South, but Peter Dale is on a mission to change that, and to change what the tiny market of Athens thinks about those flavors altogether. Dale originally worked on Capitol Hill, then started his culinary career as an stage for Hugh Acheson at 5&10. After travelling throughout Europe, he came back to Athens and opened The National with Acheson. But he’s not cooking the tabbouleh and gyros you had on vacation last summer; instead he sources as locally as possible, then uses the Mediterranean as inspiration to create something altogether new. And Dale succeeds tenfold, combining the bold spices of the region into bright, clean flavors. And as The National continues to influence the Athens community, Dale looks to the future of what the town can become.

      Dishes that Clinched It:

      Grilled Lamb Chop, Lamb Kefte, Spring Tabbouleh,
      Feta, and Pecan Muhummara

      Orange and Aleppo Marinated Sapelo Island Clams and
      Cucumber and Georgia Olive Oil Gazpacho


      Want to experience the food of the country’s culinary scene first hand?
      Purchase your tickets for the 2012 Rising Stars Revue Gala on Wednesday June 13 at The Goat Farm Atlanta {1200 Foster St, Atlanta, GA 30318}. Each Rising Stars Chef and Pastry Chef will serve one dish paired with beverages from the Rising Star Sommelier and two signature cocktails prepped by the Rising Star Mixologist.

      {Read more about all of the winners here}


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    • 04.24.2012

      Join us for good food, good people, good music, all to benefit a good cause. All proceeds go to Wholesome Wave Georgia and the Athens Farmers Market SNAP doubling program. Saturday, April 28 1 - 4pm Farm 255 Courtyard 255 W. Washington St. (shhh… don’t tell, but we may party with a celebrity chef or two!) https://www.facebook.com/events/357852554253846/

      Join us for good food, good people, good music, all to benefit a good cause. All proceeds go to Wholesome Wave Georgia and the Athens Farmers Market SNAP doubling program.

      Saturday, April 28
      1 - 4pm
      Farm 255 Courtyard
      255 W. Washington St.

      (shhh… don’t tell, but we may party with a celebrity chef or two!)

      https://www.facebook.com/events/357852554253846/


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    • 04.16.2012

      Dine out to help support AthFest Educates!Tuesday, April 17Join us for Dinner and a Movie this Tuesday night to participate For one night, participating restaurants and bars will donate part of their gross sales to AthFest Educates!, to benefit children in Athens-Clarke County and surrounding schools. Who knows? Your contribution may even help launch the career of Athens’ next big music star!! Participating Restaurants and Bars Locos Grill & Pub (Harris St. Location) George’s Lowcountry Table East West Bistro Last Resort Grill DePalmas Italian Cafe (all 3 locations) Fuzzy’s TacosThe National / Cine Dinner & a Movie Square One Fish Co. Trappeze Pub Highwire Lounge Yoforia (both locations) Keba (Eastside) Trappeze Pub Highwire Lounge The Manhattan Cafe Little Kings Sideways Silver Dollar

      Dine out to help support AthFest Educates!
      Tuesday, April 17
      Join us for Dinner and a Movie this Tuesday night to participate

      For one night, participating restaurants and bars will donate part of their gross sales to AthFest Educates!, to benefit children in Athens-Clarke County and surrounding schools. Who knows? Your contribution may even help launch the career of Athens’ next big music star!!

      Participating Restaurants and Bars
      Locos Grill & Pub (Harris St. Location)
      George’s Lowcountry Table
      East West Bistro
      Last Resort Grill
      DePalmas Italian Cafe (all 3 locations)
      Fuzzy’s Tacos
      The National / Cine Dinner & a Movie
      Square One Fish Co.
      Trappeze Pub
      Highwire Lounge
      Yoforia (both locations)
      Keba (Eastside)
      Trappeze Pub
      Highwire Lounge
      The Manhattan Cafe
      Little Kings
      Sideways
      Silver Dollar


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    • 04.13.2012

      On Saturday April 28, take some time to soak up a little Athens culture and give back to the community while you’re at it 8:00 am Visit the Athens Farmers Market at Bishop Park to see what amazing produce is being grown just within 100 miles of our town. Don’t forget a bag to gather up your haul! 10:00 am Take a peak into the city’s historic homes {and kitchens} at the 2012 Athens Tour of Kitchens, benefiting the Georgia Children’s Chorus. Plus, Chef Peter Dale offers a cooking demo during the tour that will help you cook up your Market bounty 2:00 pm Head to Farm 255 for the 2nd Annual Good Food Block Party, benefiting Wholesome Wave and the Athens Farmers Market Snap Doubling Program. Enjoy snacks from The National, along with Five and Ten, The Last Resort Grill, Heirloom Cafe & Fresh Market, and King of Pops.

      On Saturday April 28,
      take some time to soak up a little Athens culture
      and give back to the community while you’re at it

      8:00 am
      Visit the Athens Farmers Market at Bishop Park to see what amazing produce is being grown just within 100 miles of our town. Don’t forget a bag to gather up your haul!

      10:00 am
      Take a peak into the city’s historic homes {and kitchens} at the 2012 Athens Tour of Kitchens, benefiting the Georgia Children’s Chorus. Plus, Chef Peter Dale offers a cooking demo during the tour that will help you cook up your Market bounty

      2:00 pm
      Head to Farm 255 for the 2nd Annual Good Food Block Party, benefiting Wholesome Wave and the Athens Farmers Market Snap Doubling Program. Enjoy snacks from The National, along with Five and Ten, The Last Resort Grill, Heirloom Cafe & Fresh Market, and King of Pops.


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    • 04.05.2012

      EcoFocus Film Festival Closing Reception
      decorated by Swoon / catered by The National

      We had such a great time throwing this party for EcoFocus last Saturday with our new friends at Swoon Events! Those ladies really captured the versatility of the CineLab space we so often use for special events and catering.

      CineLab Basics
      private, soundproof, versatile space
      capacity for up to 150 people {seating for 80}
      full audio/visual capabilities

      To plan a special event with us, email at thenationalrestaurant@gmail.com

      photos by Emily Hall


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    • 04.03.2012

      The 14th Annual Athens Tour of Kitchensbenefiting the Georgia Children’s ChorusSaturday, April 2810am - 2pmtickets $20 in advance/$25 day of Kitchens enjoy the spotlight as you take a peek inside nine Athens homes in The Hill and Oak Grove neighborhoods with styles ranging from historic to modern interiors, art and architecture. On the way, stop in for a cooking demonstration by Chef Peter Dale at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm at the home of renowned photographer Jim Fiscus. The 100-voice Georgia Children’s Choir in-residence at the University of Georgia, led by Artistic Director Carol Reeves, will also perform at 11am at The Hill with a preview of songs from their upcoming spring concert. To purchase advance tickets, visit georgiachildrenschorus.org or Athens Interiors Market, House to House Consignment, Appointments at Five and Heery’s Too, or Sunshine Village Gallery. Tickets are also available day of on the tour. Plus, for $5 a ticket, enter the raffle to win a commissioned piece by Athens artist Jamie Calkin, known for his colorful, playful interpretation of iconic buildings around town done in ink and water color. And don’t forget to purchase your copy of Cooking up a Song!, a collection of over 500 recipes contributed by GCC families and board members. It’s just another great way to support your Georgia Children’s Choir.

      The 14th Annual Athens Tour of Kitchens
      benefiting the Georgia Children’s Chorus
      Saturday, April 28
      10am - 2pm
      tickets $20 in advance/$25 day of

      Kitchens enjoy the spotlight as you take a peek inside nine Athens homes in The Hill and Oak Grove neighborhoods with styles ranging from historic to modern interiors, art and architecture.

      On the way, stop in for a cooking demonstration by Chef Peter Dale at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm at the home of renowned photographer Jim Fiscus.

      The 100-voice Georgia Children’s Choir in-residence at the University of Georgia, led by Artistic Director Carol Reeves, will also perform at 11am at The Hill with a preview of songs from their upcoming spring concert.

      To purchase advance tickets, visit georgiachildrenschorus.org or Athens Interiors Market, House to House Consignment, Appointments at Five and Heery’s Too, or Sunshine Village Gallery. Tickets are also available day of on the tour.

      Plus, for $5 a ticket, enter the raffle to win a commissioned piece by Athens artist Jamie Calkin, known for his colorful, playful interpretation of iconic buildings around town done in ink and water color.

      And don’t forget to purchase your copy of Cooking up a Song!, a collection of over 500 recipes contributed by GCC families and board members. It’s just another great way to support your Georgia Children’s Choir.


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    • 03.27.2012

      This Wednesday Night Give for a great cause just by dining with us! Wednesday, March 28 Join us for a percentage night for Athens Dancing With The Athens Stars benefiting Project Safe Support Team 6: Dave Shearon and Elissa Bacso! Then…attend Dancing with the Athens Stars at The Classic Center Sunday, April 1

      This Wednesday Night
      Give for a great cause just by dining with us!

      Wednesday, March 28
      Join us for a percentage night
      for Athens Dancing With The Athens Stars benefiting Project Safe
      Support Team 6: Dave Shearon and Elissa Bacso!

      Then…attend Dancing with the Athens Stars
      at The Classic Center
      Sunday, April 1


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    • 03.22.2012

      The Fourth Annual EcoFocus Film Festival is Here!
      A Celebration of Environmental Films, Enlightening Discussion and Inspiring Events

      INDIVIDUAL SCREENING TICKETS:
      $5.00 - General Admission

      OPENING / CLOSING EVENT TICKETS:
      $15.00 - General Admission

      FESTIVAL PASSES:
      5-FILM PUNCH PASS: $20

      10-FILM PUNCH PASS: $40

      ALL-ACCESS PASS: $65


      FILM SCREENING SCHEDULE

      Friday March 23

      Opening Night Film Buck and Anna, Emma and the Condors and Party, Ciné, 7pm, $15
      enjoy snacks by The National


      Saturday March 24

      Screening of Urban Roots and Chasing Water, 2pm, Ciné, $5

      Screening of Semper Fi: Always Faithful and Leonid’s Story, 5pm, Ciné, $5

      Bike Film Event The Okra Planter, With My Own Two Wheels, and Riding Bikes with the Dutch, 7:30pm, Ciné, $5

      After-Party with Special Musical Guest Hope for a Golden Summer, 7:30pm, Little Kings, $5


      Sunday March 25

      Screening of Solartaxi - Around the World with the Sun and The Last Sun, 1pm, Ciné, $5

      EcoKids Short Films: Amazonia, Animal Beatbox, Ride of the Mergansers, Papiroflexia, Timber, India Explains Solar Power to Rudy, Don’t be a Trash Can!, The Last Sun, On the Beat - Soata (No Baque - Soata), Shark Riddle, 1pm, CinéLab, $5

      Screening of The Clean Bin Project and Song of the Spindle, 3pm, Ciné, Free

      Screening of This Way of Life and 10,000 Trees, 5pm, Ciné, $5

      Screening of The City Dark and Our Tomorrow, 7:15pm, Ciné, $5


      Tuesday March 27

      Special Free Screening and Discussion of Blood in the Mobile, 7pm, UGA Miller Learning Center Room 171, Free


      Wednesday March 28

      EcoFocus Selection from the Peabody Awards Archive: Paradise Saved, 7pm, Richard B. Russel Special Collections Library, Free


      Thursday March 29

      Night at the Museum - Sushi: The Global Catch and eel*water*rock*man, 6pm, Georgia Museum of Art, Free
      followed by a discussion with filmmaker Mark Hall, local restaurateur Peter Dale of The National, and fisheries biologist Dr. Duncan Elkins


      Friday March 30

      Screening of The Clean Bin Project and Song of the Spindle, 2pm, Ciné, Free

      Screening of If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front and Journey to the Forest, 7pm, Ciné, $5

      Screening of Revenge of the Electric Car and Second Hand, 9:30pm, Ciné, $5


      Saturday March 31

      Screening of Food Stamped and Potato Heads: Keepers of the Crop, 1pm, Ciné, $5

      Energy Double Feature: Drying for Freedom and Pipe Dreams, 3pm, Ciné, $5

      Ecofocus Short Films: Second Hand, Propositions for an Uncertain Future, eel*water*rock*man, Chasing Water, The Last Sun, Timber, 10,000 Trees, Song of the Spindle

      Closing Night Film You’ve Been Trumped and Song of the Spindle and Awards Party, 7:30pm, Cine, $15
      enjoy snacks by The National


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