Photo courtesy of the Georgia Peach Commission
Sweet, succulent peaches, our official state fruit since 1995, are being celebrated this summer with the Georgia Peach Commission’s “Peach Promise,” in which Georgia residents and local celebrities are pledging their allegiance to the Georgia peach.
By signing the “Peach Promise,” Georgians pledge to purchase Georgia peaches rather than peaches from other states during the summer, an easy task if you shop at the number of farmers markets in Atlanta. Participants can confirm their commitment by signing a peach sticker that will be placed on a tree display, ultimately creating a peach tree, as part of the Children’s Museum’s “Exploring Trees: Inside and Out” exhibit (www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org). Pledgees join the ranks of influential citizens such as Gov. Sonny Perdue, former Secretary of State Cathy Cox, Atlanta Braves superstar Chipper Jones, and radio personalities Mara Davis and Frank Ski. Why shop local? Increased sales in South Carolina, California, and other states show strong competition against our Georgia peach. By pledging to buy Georgia peaches this summer from local peach packers such as Pearson Farms, Taylor Orchards, Lane Southern Orchards and Dickey Farms, Georgians will not only be supporting local farmers, but they will have the chance to enjoy peaches from one of the sweetest and juiciest crops in years. For more information, visit www.gapeaches.org.
LOCAL PEACH FARE
DISH: Georgia peaches, baby spinach, arugula, goat cheese and pecan salad, $8
WHERE: One Midtown Kitchen, 566 Dutch Valley Road NE, 404-892-4111, www.onemidtownkitchen.com
TREAT: Georgia Peaches n’ Cream liquid nitrogen milkshake, $7
WHERE: Flip Burger Boutique, 1587 Howell Mill Road, 404-352-3547, www.flipburgerboutique.com
DRINK: Peach Crusta, house-infused peach brandy with peach puree, Luxardo maraschino liqueur and lemon, and finished with a sugar-crusted rim, $11
WHERE: 30 Tables at the Glenn Hotel, 110 Marietta Street NW, 404-469-0700, www.30tables.com
DRINK: Bellinis with champagne and peach juice, $4
WHERE: Figo Pasta, eight Atlanta area locations, www.figopasta.com
DRINK: Peach tea lemonade with Firefly Sweet Tea vodka, $12
WHERE: BLT Steak, W Atlanta-Downtown, 45 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., 404-577-7601, www.bltrestaurants.com
DRINK: Peach Julep with Bulleit Bourbon, peach puree and mint, $12
WHERE: Pacci Ristorante and AltoRex Rooftop Lounge, 866 West Peachtree St. NW, 678-412-2402, www.pacciatlanta.com.
TREAT: Peach tarte tatin with coffee caramel sauce and peach sorbet, $8
WHERE: Woodfire Grill, 1782 Cheshire Bridge Road, 404-347-9055, www.woodfiregrill.com
DRINK: White peach margarita, a blend of fresh juices and gold tequila with peach nectar, $6.75
WHERE: Marlow’s Tavern, six locations, www.marlowstavern.com SP
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The peach drinks and treats available around Atlanta sound delicious. I’ll have to get out and try one or two this weekend. Thanks!