Joey D’s “Comforting dish to try this January”
To eat the North Georgia trout dish at Joey D’s Oak Room is to experience the power of restraint. There is no need for sauces, foams or even garnish. Instead, the focus is on the trout’s own quiet virtues — the pristine, flaky white flesh and the skin seared to a delicate crackle. It is grilled simply, so its natural oils baste the fish from the inside out. The skin releases a toasted nuttiness that complements the faint sweetness of the tender flesh, which breaks into small, moist flakes. Along with the smoky char, it tastes clean, like wet stones after a rain. The parchment-like crisp skin is the best part. A squeeze of grilled lemon adds acidity, cutting any richness and emphasizing the incredibly fresh flavor. A heap of simply dressed peppery arugula is a perfect match to the hot, bright and savory fish.
Carolina Roadhouse | “The Gold Standard”
Eat This, Not That | October 2025 | “The Best Fried Pork Chops”
Carolina Roadhouse
Carolina Roadhouse has a Country Fried Pork Chop plate on the menu, made with two tender 6 oz. pork chops, fried crispy and served with a house or caesar salad and side item. Sides include French Fries, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Creamed Spinach. The popular steakhouse chain calls these chops “the gold standard” and judging by this picture, you can see why.
Thank you, Veterans | Nov. 11
CentraArchy Restaurants Express Gratitude to Armed Forces
Atlanta (Oct. 2, 2025) – Local restaurants are honoring the hard work and sacrifices of U.S. military with a special discount on Veterans Day.
At all 15 CentraArchy Restaurants, on Nov. 11, any U.S. veteran or active-duty member of the armed forces with I.D. is invited to enjoy any entrée from the full menu at half price.
“We greatly appreciate U.S. veterans and active armed forces personnel for their service to our nation and in the local communities for our restaurants,” said CentraArchy Restaurants CEO Vince Van Brunt. “We invite veterans and active-duty military to enjoy regular menu entrées including fresh seafood, aged steaks and other popular items at half price on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.”
Honored guests are encouraged to book reservations online in advance and bring a valid military I.D. or proof of military service to enjoy half-off any entrée from the restaurant’s regular dinner menu. The special half price offer is valid for dine-in only.
All CentraArchy Restaurants are participating. For more information and to make a reservation, please click here > or call your preferred location.
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15th ANNUAL PINK KISS FOR THE CURE
Diners Across Five States Join in Supporting Living Beyond Breast Cancer with the Pink Kiss Martini
Atlanta (Sept. 30, 2025) – For the 15th consecutive year, in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CentraArchy Restaurants continues its annual “Pink Kiss for the Cure” campaign throughout October.
All CentraArchy Restaurants in five states are offering the limited-edition Pink Kiss martini with 50 percent of the sales going directly to breast cancer research and care.
As in 2022 through 2024, this year’s Pink Kiss campaign contributions will go to the national nonprofit Living Beyond Breast Cancer, an organization on mission for over 30 years to provide trusted information and a community of support to those impacted by the disease, offering on-demand emotional, practical and evidence-based content that is meaningful to those newly diagnosed, in-treatment, post-treatment and living with metastatic disease.
“In the first 14 years, thousands of our guests generously raised over $275,000 for the Pink Kiss for the Cure campaign,” said CentraArchy CEO Vince Van Brunt. “This is an important tradition for all eight of our restaurant brands at 15 Southeast locations—we hope our 15th year is another tremendous success in support of the great work by the team at Living Beyond Breast Cancer.”
To participate, guests simply order the “Pink Kiss” at any CentraArchy Restaurant, including California Dreaming (Augusta, Ga., Charleston, S.C., Columbia, S.C., Greenville, S.C., Spanish Fort, Ala., and Surfside Beach, S.C.), Carolina Roadhouse (Myrtle Beach, S.C.), Chophouse ’47 (Greenville, S.C.), Chophouse New Orleans and Bon Ton Prime Rib in La., Gulfstream Café (Garden City, S.C.), Joey D’s Oak Room (Atlanta) or New York Prime (Atlanta, Boca Raton, Fla. and Myrtle Beach, S.C.).
CentraArchy dining guests are encouraged to share their photo-worthy Pink Kiss images on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #PinkKiss. For more information about CentraArchy Restaurants, visit CentraArchy.com.
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