Communion Cooks Up Southern Favorites at Revival
Communion, the backyard-inspired outdoor beer garden behind chef Kevin Gillespie’s beloved family-style restaurant Revival, is already serving up a heaping helping of seasonal favorites every weekend.
“Revival is all about the traditional family-style dining experience,” says Gillespie. “And what’s more traditional than a summertime backyard barbecue? We’re excited to bring Communion back this year and share some of our favorite Southern-style snacks and treats.”
Every Saturday and Sunday from 4 p.m. until closing, guests can enjoy a mouthwatering menu of down-home classics including:
Cornbread with honey butter
Pimento cheese with baked crackers, carrots and celery
French onion dip with potato chips, carrots and celery
Chopped pork sandwich
BBQ chicken leg quarter
Five large smoked wings (choice of Buffalo, plain or BBQ) served with ranch or blue cheese
French fries (Old Bay or sour cream and onion) with ketchup
Potato salad
East Carolina-style chopped slaw
Chopped salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and croutons
Buddha bowl with quinoa, garbanzos, red peppers, sweet potatoes, kale, sunflower seeds and a chickpea-turmeric sauce
Grilled cheese sandwich
Pies by Julie (by the slice)
Communion’s extensive beverage list includes a variety of non-alcoholic beverages including lemonade, Mexi Coke and Topo Chico; beers such as Arches Southern Belgian Ale, Creature Comforts Tropicalia IPA and Monday Night Draft Kilt Scotch ale; several wines and cocktails such as:
Bramble Punch mixing lavender vodka, blackberry, lemon and sweet white vermouth
Summer sangria made with white Burgundy wine, brandy, apricot, citrus and thyme
Peach Smash with bourbon, peach, lemon and mint
Guests place orders at the on-site Red Beard Restaurants food truck and enjoy their food and drinks at a table in the shady backyard area. Space is limited, and tables are first come, first served. Saturday evenings also feature live music from 4-7 p.m.
Communion is located at Revival at 129 Church Street in Decatur. For more information, please call 470-225-6770 or visit revivaldecatur.com.
About Communion
Communion is an extension of Revival, offering an outdoor gathering spot for imbibing and socializing in the backyard of chef Kevin Gillespie’s popular Decatur restaurant. Perfect for enjoying a pre- or post-dinner drink when dining at Revival or for laid-back afternoon revelry on the weekends, Communion serves session beers, wine and cocktails as well as a small menu of food truck snacks. Casual entertainment such as horseshoes and cornhole also is provided, and reservations are not required.