http://www.locosgrill.com/feeds/news-releases Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Locos Grill & Pub http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/34/Atlanta-Rhythm-Section-to-perform-at-Locos-Alpharetta Special Music Event September 29th 8pm, Doors open at 6pm Atlanta-based southern rock band from the 1970's, Atlanta Rhythm Section, performs at Loco’s Alpharetta. ARS released 15 albums with popular hits including, "Into You" and "Imaginary Lover".... $25.00 advanced ticket purchase. Limited seating. Please contact Locos Alpharetta for tickets or more information! Locos Alpharetta 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd. Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 751-9898 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/34/Atlanta-Rhythm-Section-to-perform-at-Locos-Alpharetta info@locosgrill.com (Locos Grill & Pub) http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/35/Party-Trays-make-tailgating-simple Party trays make tailgating simple By JOE VANHOOSE - joe.vanhoose@onlineathens.com Published Wednesday, September 07, 2011 comments0 It's game week in Athens, which means Sanford Stadium and roads for miles around it soon will be filled with red and black. http://images.morris.com/images/athens/mdControlled/cms/2011/09/06/882187137.jpg File / Staff || David DeGeorge of Milledgeville plays catch with a friend while tailgating at the University of Georgia before a game in 2006. zoom_button.png File / Staff David DeGeorge of Milledgeville plays catch with a friend while tailgating at the University of Georgia before a game in 2006. 300_advertisement_header.gif Georgia fans love their football, but many celebrate at parties before the games as much as at the games themselves. Tailgate gatherings are everywhere, and where there are tailgates, there is always food nearby. But not everyone has a grill to fire up or time to prepare meals for dozens of people. For those who want the snacks without the suffering that comes along with cooking, many Athens restaurants are ready to help. To-go orders at different eateries can fulfill almost any taste. Some restaurants even count on gameday orders as part of their business plan. Not every game -- or every season -- is equal, said Jamey Loftin, a co-founder of Locos Grill & Pub. "It hurt me last year, financially, when we were getting beat and people were leaving games early or not even coming," he said. "When we're losing, we feel it." The early kick-off times hurt, too, he said. Chicken wings and sandwiches aren't quite as appetizing for many people at 10 a.m. "This year, we've got some better kick-off times," Loftin said. "I think we've got a better team, too." Saturday's game between the Bulldogs and the South Carolina Gamecocks kicks off at 4:30 p.m. Beforehand, many fans will get their fill on chicken wings and club sandwiches. The wing trays are the most popular item, Loftin said. This year, his restaurants have added a roasted wing paired with a white barbecue sauce -- the idea came from Alabama. "We didn't put Alabama on there, though," he said. "It's Alabama." A wing tray for 20 people costs $49.99. A club sandwich tray for the same-sized crowd, which often is served with a tub of pasta salad, will run $79.99. "The sandwiches are good because one-quarter of it is a good handful," Loftin said. "Chicken fingers are also really popular. You want something you can just grab and eat on the go." Few places have chicken covered like Chick-Fil-A. Matt Kirby's Eastside location always sees a spike in sales on gamedays. For the early games, the fast-food restaurant offers a tray filled with Chicken Minis, a bite-sized chicken biscuit concoction. Wrap and fruit trays also are popular, Kirby said, but the chicken nuggets outsell everything. "They have the lion's share for sure," he said. "We like to think that they are the first thing that people grab off the table at tailgates." A 54-nugget tray costs $22, while it's $40 for 120 and $64 for 200 -- that's enough nuggets to feed 25 people. If fans are looking for the other white meat, they may consider a stop at Jot 'Em Down BBQ. The Macon Highway barbecue joint sends folks on their way with anywhere from 2 to 20 pounds of pulled pork along with cole slaw, baked beans, stew, white bread and sauce. "We'll do in-house and on site catering as well," said Jot 'Em Down Manager Mike Strickland. "If customers give us a day or two notice, we can have a really big order ready to go when they get here." Jot 'Em Down sells pork at $9.75 per pound. About 5 pounds of pork will feed a crew of 15, depending on how many big eaters are in the group, Strickland said. "You've got to know who you're feeding," he said. "The No. 1 rule is that you never want to not have enough." Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/35/Party-Trays-make-tailgating-simple info@locosgrill.com (Locos Grill & Pub) http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/33/Locos-Sandy-Springs-is-now-smoke-free Locos Grill & Pub in Sandy Springs now provides a completely smoke-free environment to its customers! Owner Lane Martin says, “It is important for us to offer a healthy dining experience to our customers. We have something for everyone here at Locos and wish to provide a comfortable atmosphere to compliment our great food.” Located just south of the Chattahoochee River bridge near Huntcliff at 8550 Roswell Road, the restaurant also offers a spacious outdoor patio, large dining room, comfortable bar and free WiFi. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/33/Locos-Sandy-Springs-is-now-smoke-free info@locosgrill.com (Locos Grill & Pub) http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/32/Locos-in-Lawrenceville-has-moved-to-Sugarloaf Locos Grill & Pub in Lawrenceville has moved to 3370 Sugarloaf Pkwy! Stop by and check out our new spacious outdoor patio, large dining room, comfortable bar, 15 HD TVs and free WiFi. We hope you will join us soon! Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/32/Locos-in-Lawrenceville-has-moved-to-Sugarloaf info@locosgrill.com (Locos Grill & Pub) http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/31/Santa-Jam-2010 Gainesville, Georgia, July 8, 2010 – Locos Grill & Pub, a regional casual dining restaurant known for its quality food and beverages with sports-oriented entertainment, is lending a hand to a deserving local organization. Locos is holding a benefit event, “Santa Jam”, for the Hall County Foster Parent Association on Saturday, July 17. The event will feature bands such as Sons of the River, Mama Luja and Misfortune 500. Although all donations are greatly appreciated Locos Gainesville plans to give half a dozen of their boneless wings to anyone who donates $10.00 or more to the organization at the Santa Jam. The restaurant is located in Gainesville at 601 S. Enota Drive and doors open at 5pm on Saturday, July 17. All proceeds will go to the Hall County Foster Parent Association. “We’re really looking forward to this event,” said Hudson Wilson, owner of Locos in Gainesville. “The Hall County Foster Parent Association is a wonderful organization and we are happy to sponsor the event. We really hope the community comes out to support the children because that’s what this organization is all about.” For tickets to the event, please contact Pat at (678) 936-3188 or Martha at (678) 936-9321. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/31/Santa-Jam-2010 info@locosgrill.com (Locos Grill & Pub) http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/30/Buckhead-Locos-Opens-June-30th Atlanta, GA - The Buckhead Locos, located at 3167 Peachtree Road is re-opening on Wednesday, June 30th after a brief hiatus. "We are really excited to get back into the heart of Atlanta," said Jamey Loftin, COO of Locos Franchise Company. "We can't wait to see our old friends and welcome new ones to the restaurant that has been completely renovated." The new Buckhead Locos Grill & Pub will feature nightly events, drink specials and the food that Locos fans know and love. For more information please visit the store page on locosgrill.com or call the store for more details. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/30/Buckhead-Locos-Opens-June-30th info@locosgrill.com (Locos Grill & Pub) http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/29/Locos-Grill--Pub-Nominated-to-Bulldog-100 Athens, GA - Locos Grill & Pub was recently honored by being named to the first class of the Bulldog 100. The Bulldog 100 is comprised of the top 100 businesses owned and operated by University of Georgia graduates and is chosen by a board of peers in affiliation with UGA's Alumni Association. "We are honored and excited to be a part of this amazing group of businesses," said CEO Hughes Lowrance. Locos Grill & Pub currently has 21 total locations throughout GA, AL and MO. The original Locos opened in Athens, GA in 1988. Today there are three total stores in Athens. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/29/Locos-Grill--Pub-Nominated-to-Bulldog-100 info@locosgrill.com (Locos Grill & Pub) http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/28/The-Gift-of-a-Goat Gainesville, GA - The owner and employees of the Locos Grill & Pub located in Gainesville, GA are working diligently this holiday season to raise money to buy goats for children in Africa. Goats nourish hungry children and families with healthy milk, cheese, and yogurt. Goats also give a much-needed income boost by providing offspring and extra dairy products for sale at the market. The servers are collecting the donations for World Vision program now through Christmas. To donate, visit Locos Grill & Pub located at 601 S. Enota Drive. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/28/The-Gift-of-a-Goat info@locosgrill.com (Locos Grill & Pub) http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/27/Locos-in-Sandy-Springs-has-moved Locos Grill & Pub in Sandy Springs has moved to 8550 Roswell Road! The newly remodeled restaurant is located just south of the Chattahoochee River bridge near Huntcliff. Stop by and check out our spacious outdoor patio, large dining room, comfortable bar and free WiFi. See ya soon! Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/27/Locos-in-Sandy-Springs-has-moved info@locosgrill.com (Locos Grill & Pub) http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/26/New-Atlanta-Flagship-Store-in-Sandy-Springs-is-Open The Sandy Springs Locos Grill & Pub is moving up Roswell Road to a new, free standing location located at 8550 Roswell Road. The newly remodeled store is located just south of the Chattahoochee River bridge on Roswell Rd, near Huntcliff. The facility boasts a spacious outdoor patio, large dining room and comfortable bar. More details will follow to let fans know when the location will be open. In the mean time, please continue to visit your favorite Locos at the old location in the Publix Shopping center. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.locosgrill.com/news/details/26/New-Atlanta-Flagship-Store-in-Sandy-Springs-is-Open info@locosgrill.com (Locos Grill & Pub)