Here’s whose participating.

$15 Price
Fritti
Pure Taqueria
The Albert
North Highland Pub (dinner for 2)

$25 Price
Wisteria
Parish Food & Goods
Fritti
Park’s Edge
Rathbun’s
Sauced
Shaun’s
Sotto Sotto

$35 Price
Kevin Rathbun Steak
Sotto Sotto

There will also be raffle tickets sold for $1 each evening with proceeds benefitting the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The prize is a party for the winner and 30 friends at Shaun’s, with chefs from each restaurant participating in Restaurant Week preparing hors d’oeuvres and providing beer and wine. Winner and guests must be 21 years or older.

For more information, visit www.inmanparkrestaurantweek.com.

Since 2007, Crime Stoppers Atlanta (CSA) has helped put more than 149 criminals behind bars through an anonymous tip line. Recent arrests include Eric Strickland, one of Atlanta’s top ten most dangerous fugitives; Ali Nejad, a.k.a. the ”pantyhose rapist”; and Oderrick Boone, who stabbed to death a local grocer in a botched robbery.

Participating restaurants include Agave, The Albert, American Roadhouse, Basil Restaurant and Bar, Blind Willie’s Blues, Club, Blue Ribbon Grill, Cantina, Cellar 56, D.B.A. Barbecue, Doc Chey’s Noodle House (Grant Park), Ecco, Genki. Noodles and Sushi (Buckhead and The Prado), Java Vino, La Tavola, Limerick Junction, Livingston Restaurant and Bar, Max Lager’s Wood-fired Grill & Brewery, Milltown Tavern, MoSaiC Restaurant, No Mas! Cantina, Noche (Virginia Highlands), Prime, ROOM at TWELVE, San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company (Virginia Highlands), Sear at the Atlanta Marriot Marquis, The Shed at Glenwood, Six Feet Under (Grant Park and Westside), Steinbecks, Thrive, Universal, Joint, Woodfire Grill and Young Augustine’s.

Crime Stoppers Atlanta rallies and empowers citizens to take a stand against crime in their communities. The program provides an avenue for citizens to anonymously report information that helps law enforcement in criminal investigations and incentivizes them with rewards if the information leads to an arrest and indictment.

We asked the reviewers to talk about their favorite Mexican or Tex/Mex restaurants in the metro. Participating in the round up: poet, Georgia Tech professor and self-proclaimed foodie Karen Head; graphic artist Thom Volarath; Wren’s Nest director Lain Shakespeare and INtown’s editor Collin Kelley, who never met an enchilada he didn’t like.

Of course, we couldn’t cover them all, so we want you – our faithful readers – to suggest your favorites. Visit our website, go to our Facebook fan page or send us a tweet to our Twitter account (twitter.com/ATLINtownPaper) and tell us where you love to go for your taco and chips fix. You might see your name and suggestions in our September issue!

Nuevo Laredo Cantina
The Chattahoochee Avenue fixture often tops favorite lists in the city, and Karen Head couldn’t agree more. “Hands down the best Mexican I’ve had anywhere. The salsa is utterly addictive,” she said. “They also have fabulous tamales and excellent Mexican seafood dishes. My favorite is the chicken enchiladas with verde sauce.” We suggest you go early or for lunch, because the place is usually packed. www.nuevolaredocantina.com

Agave
The Cabbagetown restaurant’s southwestern-inspire menu packs some Tex/Mex punch, especially the Cayenne Fried Chicken. “I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, the Cayenne Fried Chick is so good it will make you snap into the fetal position,” Collin Kelley said. “You also can’t go wrong with the beef and pepper enchiladas and the tenderloin medallions.” They also easily accommodate vegetarians with choices that will satisfy any meat lover. www.agaverestaurant.com

Taqueria del Sol
With three locations in Atlanta (Westside, Decatur and Cheshire Bridge Road) and one in Athens, the line at lunch can be daunting, but the staff knows how to get your order and get the food to your table quickly. The fish tacos are the star here. Lain Shakespeare said living so close to Taqueria del Sol is both a “blessing and a curse because every time I head out the door, the smell of brisket seems to waft my way.  Like one of Pavlov’s dogs, I turn around, shove my way through the line, and saddle right up to the bar.” Thom Volarath concurred stating that the food is “consistently delicious and always affordable.” www.taqueriadelsol.com

Mi Barro
Nothing fancy at this Memoria Drive eatery, but the food is authentic and good, Head said. “The handmade corn tortillas are delicious. If you are feeling adventurous, they even have things like tongue and cactus. This place is particularly nice for families.” (404) 223-9279

El Azteca
There are a number of restaurants in the metro called El Azteca, but the one on Ponce de Leon Avenue in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood is the one most people think of. It’s fast, tasty and reliably good, Kelley said. “The chips are hot, the cheese dip is creamy and has just the right amount of jalpeno peppers, the beef enchiladas are second to none and the margaritas are good, too.” The patio is often packed in good weather. www.elaztecaponce.com

Pure
A relative newcomer to Inman Park, it’s already got a steady following of Tex/Mex fans. The carne a ala parilla (that’s grilled hanger steak) comes topped with a sweet corn chimichurri and jalapeno mac ‘n cheese and is impossible to finish in one meal. Luckily, it heats up nicely at home. The beef brisket tacos get a punch from the smoky red onions and chile salsa, while the fish tacos with poblano slaw are also recommended. www.puretaqueria.com

Jalisco’s
Thom Volarath named this city staple as one of his favorites, noting that it’s the “true definition of a local favorite and has a devoted Buckhead following. The food is always quick and delicious.” (404) 233-9244

Uncle Julio’s
Uncle Julio’s big dining rooms and giant portions make this the perfect weekend family restaurant, whether at the original Buckhead location on Peachtree Road or at the Perimeter. Juanita’s Platter – featuring two enchiladas, a crispy taco and a tamale could be a meal for two, Kelley said. www.unclejulios.com

Original El Taco
Head recommends starting with the lime-salted corn chips and then try a Mexican pizza made on flatbread with vegetarian refried beans, tomato, avocado, radish, hot peppers and cheese. The wood-grilled fajitas with marinated steak or chicken are also recommended at this Virginia-Highland Tex/Mex outpost. www.eltaco-atlanta.com

Bone Garden Cantina
Volarath likes the whimsical skeleton themed atmosphere of Bone Garden on Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard on the Westside. “It’s great authentic Mexican menu that goes beyond the basic Speedy Gonzales of most restaurants,” he said. The Al Pastor taco (chopped, marinated pork with pineapple) and Pescado Negro with blackened tilapia are favorites. www.bonegardencantina.com

Holy Taco
Kelley frequents this East Atlanta Village restaurant, known for its illuminated praying hands and giant patio. He loves the extra-thick chips and array of dips, plus an entrée of the carne salteado, which is sautéed skirt steak with a spicy Mexican sauce. With nearly 40 tequilas on the menu, a margarita is a must. www.holy-taco.com

Hankook Taqueria
Okay, so this is a Korean taco joint, but Volarath said this Collier Road eatery has become a new favorite.  Volarath said: “The tacos are pretty self-explanatory. It’s meat, with sauce and veggies. What makes theirs different, are the Korean spices and flavors. I’ve tried all the tacos, but my favorites are the beef “Bul Gogi” taco and the fish “Saeng Seon” taco. The former is marinated in a mild spicy barbeque sauce and the latter is panko-crusted tilapia with a hoisin tartar sauce.” (404) 352-8881

On Monday, Aug. 9, restaurants in Virginia Highlands will host Dine Out Night for Hope and Light. Participating restaurants will donate 10 percent of your bill to the Hope and Light Foundation, which is searching for the cure to Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), the leading genetic killer for babies under age 2. The event is spearheaded by Renee Payne of George’s Bar and Restaurant, whose friend Stephanie Miller is the founder the Hope and Light Foundation. Miller’s 6-year-old daughter, Aleena, suffers from Type I SMA, the most severe and fatal form of the disorder. Participating restaurants include George’s,Everybody’s Pizza, Highland Tap and Fontaine’s Oyster House. www.hopeandlight.org

The Atlanta Food Rave is set for Friday, Aug. 27, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Mason Murer Fine Art Gallery. This interactive night of food, fun, cocktails and live entertainment will benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Slated to participate are chefs from P’cheen, Pacci Ristorante, The Shed and more. Tickets are $55 per person for ages 21 and up and are on sale now at www.atlantafoodrave.com.

The German Bierfest is back at Woodruff Park in Downtown on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2 to 7 p.m. Get a dose of German culture and enjoy more than 30 beers. Tickets are $30 per person and available at www.germanbierfest.com.

Bottle Bar is now open at 268 E. Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead serving up brunch, lunch and dinner. The menu, created by Chef Ian Winslade, includes small plates with crab fritters and cicken livers along with more ample entrees including steak and burgers. A.D. Allushi created the extensive wine and cocktail menu. www.buckheadbottlebar.com

Zaya Mediterranean has closed in Inman Park, but plans to reopen on the second level of the food court at the Georgia Tech Student Center.

SnoFlake Ice House, which serves up shaved ice drinks, is expected to open this month in Inman Park at the Highland Steel Lofts.

Barcelona, a Connecticut-based restaurant franchise, will open in the old Zaya Mediterranean Grill space in Inman Park later this year serving up Spanish tapas.

Yoforia is now open in Village Place Brookhaven, with 12 self-serve yogurt flavors and a big selection of toppings. This is the fifth location in the city. www.yoforia.com.

Moto Bistro and Bar at 2257 Lenox Road in Buckhead is now serving a fusion of French and Japanese cuisine for lunch and dinner. They even make their on baguettes in-house. www.motobistroatlanta.com

Menchie’s, a California-based frozen yogurt chain popular with the Hollywood celebrity set, plans to open five locations in north Atlanta in the next two months and a total of 12 by year’s end. Intown locations include the Toco Hills Promenade on Lavista Road and Northside Parkway in Buckhead. For more information on store openings, visit www.menchies.com or at facebook.com.

Executive chef and co-owner Zach Kell and co-owner Seth Hendricks have opened a second location of Goin’ Coastal, “a sustainable seafood joint” in Virginia Highland, 1021 Virginia Ave. The menu features an array of Southern-inspired dishes with a focus on fresh fish and seafood. The original restaurant is located in Canton. www.goincoastalseafood.com

Established Atlanta sommelier Perrine Prieur will open her own boutique, Perrine’s Wine Shop, this fall at White Provision in West Midtown. Prieur’s namesake wine store will feature more than 200 wine labels, all hand-selected and tasted by the certified sommelier and Atlanta hospitality industry veteran herself. Prieur worked as a sommelier at Le Gavroche in London and, most recently, as the sommelier of the 800-plus wine list at JOËL Brasserie. www.perrineswine.com

Restaurant RIP

JOËL Brasserie and Mama Fu’s in Buckhead; Repast in the Old Fourth Ward; Vino Libra in East Atlanta.

According to Regina Brewer, President of the Inman Park Neighborhood Association, the patrol enhances greatly the quality of life in this District 2 neighborhood. “Everyone benefits from the patrol’s partnership with the neighborhood, including residents, businesses, and visitors,” she said. “The patrol helps make Inman Park a truly great place to live, work, and play.”

Participating restaurants and businesses include: The Albert, Fritti, Highland Cigar, North Highland Pub, Park’s Edge, Parish Food and Goods, The Porter, Pure Taqueria, Sauced, Savi Urban Market, Shaun’s, Sotto Sotto, Wisteria, and Ed Bair Computer Services. For the latest list of participating restaurants and businesses: www.inmanparkdineout.com

Santa and the Jägerettes will be at both locations all day to pass out fun giveaways.  At the Virginia-Highland location, Atlantans can forget about the sultry summer weather with cool Jäger snow cones, delicious Christmas cookies and a DJ spinning tunes all day long.  The Smyrna location’s “Christmas in July” party includes live music from Lost City , sweet drink specials and Christmas cookies.

The party starts at 9 p.m. at both locations. Atkins Park has two Atlanta-area locations: Virginia-Highland at 794 N Highland Avenue Northeast; 404-876-7249 and Smyrna at 2840 Atlanta Road Southeast; 770-435-1887. www.atkinspark.com

Adding a bit of competition to the occasion, attendees are also encouraged to vote for their favorite chef of the evening, helping him/her to win The 2010 Rave Review, an award reserved for the chef that is best in show. The evening will also feature a premium open bar with signature alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialty beverages, live entertainment and a number of surprises. The menu will be revealed upon arrival and vegetarian options will be present. A percent of the proceeds from The Atlanta Food Rave will be donated to The Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Featured chefs include Alex Friedman of P’Cheen International Bistro and Pub, Delroy Bowen of the Georgia International Convention Center, Keira Moritz of Pacci Ristorante and AltoRex Rooftop Lounge, Lance Gummere of The Shed at Glenwood and Latoya Starks of Noorish Personal Chef and Catering Services.

Tickets are $55 per person for ages 21 and up. Tickets are available at www.atlantafoodrave.com and (404) 856-0157. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

There are no tickets or passes to by; simply show up at a participating restaurant and enjoy. However, reservations are suggested and can be made through OpenTable.com.

Participating restaurants for the $25 prix-fixe menu are Avanzara, French American Brasserie, Glenn’s Kitchen, Max Lager’s American Grill & Brewery, Meehan’s Public House, No Mas! Cantina, Paschal’s Atlanta Downtown location only, Peasant Bistro, Pittypat’s Porch, ROOM, Sear, Social, Spoon, STATS, Terrace on Peachtree, Thrive, Trader Vic’s (July 26 to Aug. 1 only) and Truva.

Restaurants with the $35 prix-fixe menu are Atlanta Grill, BLT Steak, Durango Steak House, Il Mulino, Legal Sea Goods, Ray’s in the City, Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Aug. 2 to 8 only) and the Sun Dial Restaurant.

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