Located on the main floor of the historic space, PARISH RESTAURANT serves a variety of Southern inspired dishes with modern twists, alongside a classic fully stocked raw bar, six nights a week. Saturdays and Sundays boasts an impressive comfort food inspired brunch.
Guests arrive via complimentary valet, spacious street parking or a self park garage and enter a casual relaxed atmosphere that includes a classic walnut and zinc bar, centered by a raw bar, along with a spacious outdoor dining area. All dishes pull from the Southern cuisines that blend French, Spanish, French Caribbean and African flavors.
Chef Joe Schafer
With fifteen years of culinary experience and a love for organic, local foods, Executive Chef Joe Schafer brings a passion for rustic Southern cuisine to PARISH, a vibrant Inman Park eatery and market that pairs modern influences with traditional Southern comfort food.
Schafer, a Georgia native, began his culinary path as a dishwasher at a mom-and-pop restaurant in his hometown of Senoia—and ended up in the kitchen where, as he says, he never left. Schafer’s talent for creating down-home cuisine was honed at the Art Institute of Atlanta, where he perfected his cuisine, characterized as “rustic Southern refined with European techniques.” Schafer graduated from AIA’s culinary school with honors in 2001. From there, he went on to practice his culinary skills at local restaurants such as Rainwater, where he learned under executive chef Todd Annis, and the Globe, where he helped win Atlanta Magazine’s Restaurant of the Year award in their first year of operation. Schafer joined Concentrics in 2008 as a sous chef at Murphy’s, helping to create upscale comfort food at Virginia Highlands’ favorite restaurant. A year later, he took on the sous chef role at TAP, Atlanta’s first true gastropub.
When he’s not in the kitchen, Schafer relaxes by tending to the watermelons, okra, beets, and other vegetables in his organic garden. He’s also passionate about curing and smoking his own bacon, known around town as “Joe’s Bacon, which he hopes to eventually market to the public. Schafer resides in Atlanta with his wife, Toni, and their dog, Cleveland.
PARISH Market is located on the lower level and offers a casual patio for relaxing, a communal table for a quick bite and boasts shelves stocked with fair trade goods, organic housemade breads, fresh flowers, eco-friendly packaged nibbles, premium cheeses, housemade salumi, homemade ice cream, locally-sourced produce and a variety of ever-changing niche wares. PARISH To-Go offerings, found in the Market, include classically crisp po-boys, gourmet deli sandwiches, ready-made soups and salads, homemade pastries and breads and hearty breakfast dishes all fresh from the kitchen and available for grab-and-go or free delivery within the neighborhood. To-Go also takes the hassle out of deciding what’s for supper with a home-cooked dinner available for pick up or delivery, which changes nightly.
Thirsty? Check out our full service coffee and espresso bar boasting custom made blends and Fair Trade beans, the juice bar with vegetable and fruit juices, or our selection of artisanal wine and beer that focuses primarily on local breweries such as Atlanta Brewing Company and SweetWater Brewing Company, alongside the entire line of New Orleans’ based Abita Brewing Company. Reserved parking spots for The Market offer patrons a quick and easy in-and-out and free WI-FI ensures patrons can connect with ease. Mingle and graze at the communal table, enjoy a latte at the outdoor tables or peruse unique sundries housed in an exposed brick space--all at The Market at Parish.
THE PATIO
Grab a bite and enjoy the Atlanta weather with a group of friends or by your lonesome on one of two patios lined with a wrought iron fence and draped in vines. Choose from the restaurant level patio or the market level patio, both perfect settings to host al fresco events, catch up on your book club reading or simply enjoy your lunch on a beautiful day. Feel free to bring your beloved canine to the market patio.
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PARISH is located in the heart of Inman Park in a historical Terminal Building built in 1890. The only remaining structure from an old pipe factory building had been abandoned for some time. With respect to the building’s fundamental spirit, Concentrics’ Bob Amick and Todd Rushing have restored the building to its original grandeur allowing patrons to relish the antiquated structure as they take in the organically funky vibe found throughout PARISH. The space features fully-restored crown moldings, antique Parisian sconces, red murano chandeliers, vaulted interior brick arches, a walnut and zinc bar, the original tin ceiling, refurbished windows, original exposed brick, a classic raw bar and a Vermont slate roof. A spacious outdoor dining area offers patrons an alfresco escape. Each aspect of PARISH will exude the same comfortable casualness associated with the laid back culture of the South. Good food at moderate prices, quality company and comforting original rustic design makes PARISH a destination.
OUR PLEDGE
PARISH FOOD & GOODS is
committed to environmental responsibility. As a restaurant and market we have the opportunity to promote the sustainable use of the Earth’s resources in a variety of ways. We pledge responsibility, via our management and operational practices, in our use of appropriate materials and resources, organic and fair trade sourcing, reduction of waste and protecting the native environment of the building and our space. We will continue to commit to environmental responsibility as we push ourselves to progressive goals.
You Are Cordially Invited
We invite you to join us for our much anticipated Concentrics Restaurant Week, Monday, September 13th through Sunday, September 19th! You will enjoy a 3 course prix fixe menu, including an appetizer, entrée and dessert for just $25, at all Atlanta locations excluding BAKESHOP. In honor of Concentrics Restaurant Week, BAKESHOP will offer a soup, sandwich and cupcake combo for just $8! Offers exclude alcohol, tax and gratuity and cannot be combined with any other offer. See sneak preview menu options below. Visit concentricsrestaurants.com for more information and to make your reservation today! Note: PARISH is closed on Mondays.
Creative Loafing`s "Best of Atlanta" 2010
If you love PARISH, tell Creative Loafing! Help nominate us for Creative Loafing`s "Best of Atlanta" 2010 Awards!
You can start voting on Thursday, July 8th, simply follow the link below to enter your ballot! Voting ends Saturday, July 31st.
We appreciate your support!
Introducing PARISH's Market "Meat & 3"
Hungry? How about a blast from the past to satisfy your taste buds? Our new "Meat & 3" special offers you those classic childhood favorites plus three sides. Think Salisbury Steak with Cucumber Salad, Parmesan Fries, Collards and a sweet S 'more Brownie for just $13! "Meat & 3" is available daily in the Market. Follow us on Twitter at @parishatl for weekly "Meat & 3" menu updates. For more information, you can always call PARISH at 404.681.4434.
PARISH Receives New Executive Chef : Joe Schafer Offers Ideal Fit for Regional Southern Sensibility
ATLANTA, GA (July 13, 2010)-Concentrics Restaurants is proud to announce that Joe Schafer will be taking the helm at Inman Park's Parish as Executive Chef. Schafer, whose culinary experience spans fifteen years in southeastern restaurants, is a natural progression in Parish's growth. Shafer will undoubtedly meld seamlessly into Parish's philosophy; Southern influenced regional cuisine in a classic farm to table experience.
Schafer received his culinary education from the Art Institute of Atlanta in 2001, but his passion for cooking was cultivated much earlier. He began working in the kitchen at a local mom-and-pop restaurant in his hometown of Senoia, Ga., as a dishwasher. "That's when I got into the kitchen," he says, "and I never really left." After graduating with honors from the Art Institute, Schafer went on to attain sous chef stints at Rainwater and The Globe, where he helped the restaurant win Atlanta Magazine's "Restaurant of the Year" award in its first year of operation. Schafer joined Concentrics in 2008, working as sous chef at Murphy's, the quintessential Virginia Highlands neighborhood establishment, and subsequently at Midtown's gastropub, TAP.
His cuisine, which he describes as "rustic Southern, lightened and refined with European techniques," is a perfect match for PARISH's celebrated regional fare. He further explains that he "will be lightening up the menu while staying rustic and approachable." Schafer's menu will continue to highlight Southern simplicity, with an emphasis on classic dishes like meat-and-three suppers alongside locally-sourced produce. Schafer's homemade bacon, which is cured for ten days and known around town as "Joe's bacon," will, of course, make an appearance on the menu. In the Parish Market, Shafer plans to expand upon this philosophy with seasonal fruits and vegetables available for retail among other exciting plans (he is anxious to include an esoteric pickle and condiment bar!) The market's specialty salads, sandwiches, omelets and more will continue to change often with Shafer's regional stamp.
Schafer comes by his down home awareness honestly. At home, in East Atlanta, he concentrates on tending his organic garden with compost he has been cultivating for over a year. He boasts cantaloupes, cucumbers, Japanese eggplants, collards, two types of chili peppers, okra, three varieties of tomatoes and various herbs.
Introducing "Circle Concentrics Loyalty Program"-Helping You Enjoy All Concentrics Has to Offer!
"Circle Concentrics," a dine around loyalty program, giving you, along with a guest, the opportunity to enjoy 10% off with each Concentrics Restaurant you visit. Start at any of the eight Atlanta participating Concentrics Restaurants, simply bring the below card to each restaurant you visit for your 10% off reward to build with each dining experience. Bring your card from your first Concentrics meal to receive 10% off at your second dining experience, 20% at your third, 30% at your fourth, and so on. Visit all eight participating Concentrics restaurants, and receive a FREE meal! Each restaurant offers a unique dining experience; we challenge you to enjoy them all! Offer does not include alcohol, tax or gratuity, and cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid to dine-in customers with purchase of meal only, minimum $20 spent at lunch and $40 at dinner. Must give email address at each restaurant to receive discount. Applies to a maximum of 2 guests. One visit per restaurant.
Parish Offers Box Lunches!
Box lunches are the perfect solution for your next corporate meeting, book club or just friendly get-together. Let acclaimed Chef Nick Melvin provide you with a something savory and sweet, for a great price, for all of your lunchtime needs. For $10.00 guests can choose from a main sandwich or salad along with a side salad, soup, or side item with a chocolate chip cookie.
Main Choice Sandwich Options:
Portobello Reuben, Tuna Melt, Turkey, Fried Green Tomato BLT, Danish Roast Beef, Roasted Pork, Egg Salad
Smoked Chicken, "PBC" Peanut Butter Club,
Main Course Salad Options:
"Milk and Honey" Spinach Salad, Hearts of Romaine Salad, Wedge Salad
Side Choices:
Caesar Side Salad, Side of Mix Greens, Potato Salad, Fruit Salad, Cole Slaw
There has to be a 24 hour notice for deliveries and a minimum of 10 box lunches ordered. Deliveries for box lunches will have an 18% gratuity on them as well whereas pickup orders have no additional costs. Drinks available upon request as well.
Don`t Miss PARISH`s T.V. Dinner For This Week!
This Week`s TV Dinner! Starting this Thursday, July 29th
Pot roast with onion gravy, mashed potatoes, garlic spinach, roasted carrots, homemade twinkie
Stay tuned for next Thursday`s T.V. dinner menu. TV Dinners are available in the Restaurant only.
Weekend Farmers Market Menu Announcement!
Enjoy live music and peruse the unique good of the Market, from cheeses, pastries and bread to wine, spreads and retails goods. PARISH features a weekly changing Farmer's Menu of an appetizers and entrees highlighting the freshest ingredients from local farms.
Farmer Series Menu July 30 - August 1, 2010
Appetizer
Deli plate: porkstrami, smoked trout
rillette, Drew`s sopressata, ale mustard,
pickled okra, toast
$15
Entrée
Gum Creek grassfed ribeye, smoked
potato wedges, bacon braised green beans,
So Co pepper sauce
$27
PARISH Announces Cooking Classes!
A themed cooking class series hosted by Chef Nick Melvin at PARISH: Foods & Goods in Inman Park will focus on New-Orleans inspired offerings for the Fall/Winter season. What a great gift to give this holiday season!
•Cost is $40 per person/per class.
•Cost includes a complimentary glass of bubbly.
•Classes start at 6 p.m. and will last for approximately an hour.
SCHEDULE:
April 13 - The Art of the Q
Learn to make sauces and rubs which made the U.S. BBQ culinary regions famous.
May 11 - The Art of Breakfast
With Mothers Day just around the corner, what better gift to give the woman that gave you life than cooking her the perfect breakfast? Come to Parish this month and learn how to cook some of the classic breakfast dishes including the perfect Denver Omelette, Georgia Eggs Benedict, and Shrimp and Grits.
June 8 - Southern Treats, Part 2
Make sure not to miss this one! Chef Nick will continue to expand upon the great classic comforts we, as southerners, love to enjoy on our plate. In this class you will learn how to make Fried Green Tomatoes with House-made Cracked Pepper Buttermilk, Black-eyed Pea Caviar, and Smoked Ham Hock Hushpuppies with Pickled OkraTartar.
July 13 - The American Dream
With the Fourth of July right around the corner it's time to get all those great cook-out recipes dusted off and ready to go! Chef Nick will teach you how to make Watermelon Chile Gazpacho with Cucumber Granita, Smoked Salmon "Tartar" with Buttered Pita Chips and the ultimate grilling accompaniment, homemade mustard and pickle relish! Whip these recipes up at your next grill out to look like a chef in your own right!
August 10 - A Vegetable Summer
Great local veggies are around all year but summer time seems to be one of those special times when the veggies are at their brightest and fullest. Come to Parish and let Chef Nick take you through 3 great summer veggie dishes! You'll get to learn how to make Cucumber "Cappucino", Golden Zucchini Papperadelle with Heirloom Salsa Fresca, and Stewed Purple Okra over Parmesan Creamed Polenta.
September 14 - The Basics
Everyone has to start somewhere so why not start with sauces; learn to make the five mother sauces of classic French cooking including Hollandaise, Espagnole, Veloute, Tomato and Bechamel. Once you've learned to make these sauces the cooking world is yours!
New Hours!!
Restaurant dinner - Tuesday-Thursday 5:30pm-10pm, Friday and Saturday - 5:30pm-11pm, Sunday - 5.30pm-9pm
CLOSED MONDAY
Restaurant brunch - Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm
Market- opens 8am daily until 10pm Tuesday-Thursday, until 11pm on Friday and Saturday, and 9pm on Sundays
Live Music on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays
Come to PARISH every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 10 pm and enjoy live music by vocalist and pianist Gregory Barrett. Get transported to the Crescent City while savoring Chef Nick Melvin`s New Orleans-inspired cuisine and listening to the signature jazz sounds that are uniquely New Orleans.
Inman Park Resident Discount
PARISH is welcoming its Inman Park neighbors. Present a valid driver's license to verify your 30307 residency and enjoy 10% off your purchase in the Restaurant or Market, including food, wine, beer and retail items.
PARISH Market Delivers!
Enjoy PARISH`s highly acclaimed New Orleans-inspired cuisine without leaving the comfort of your home with our new delivery service! Enjoy anything from the Market made fresh in-house every day, from sandwiches, pastries, cookies and salads to breakfast wraps, coffee, tarts, chips and sodas.
Concentrics Gift Cards
Concentrics Restaurants Gift Cards are the perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries, thank yous or just because! Gift Cards are available at all Concentrics Restaurants and online at ShopConcentrics.com.
PARISH in the Press!
Chef Nick Melvin`s jarred food offerings featured in The Atlantan`s May Issue
Chef Nick Melvin featured in WHERE Magazine as "Chefs we love!"
PARISH`s gluten-free options reviewed on glutenfreedomatlanta.com
