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One of the absolute top-notch food events in the city is back again this weekend: Taste of Atlanta hits the area for the 17th year, bringing many of the best local restaurants all in one place.
Taste of Atlanta is the city’s premiere food and drink festival, showcasing some of the best dishes you can get in and around the city. Atlanta foodies will converge on Historic Fourth Ward Park on October 19, 20 and 21.
Taste of Atlanta: Everything you need to know
Organizers have enlisted 90+ Atlanta restaurants, many of them favorites. Taste of Atlanta has garnered national accolades for several years running. None other than Oprah Magazine named Taste of Atlanta as the “Top Food Festival Worth the Trip,” among other publications.
On Friday evening, Taste of Atlanta Kickoff Party runs from 6:30 to 11 p.m.
Other events include the 10th Annual Barcraft Celebration presented by Bulleit Bourbon, and demonstrations on The Home Plate and The Chef’s Table stages, where rock star chefs share their culinary journeys, cooking tips and more.
The Kitchen Workshop is just what it sounds like, a chance to learn home cooking from some of the best hands in the Southeast.
Taste of Atlanta: Restaurants
1KEPT Kitchen & BarSaturday • Sunday- Springer Mountain Farms Smoked Sweet Hot Chicken w/ golden malted waffle
[3 Taste Points] - Black Truffle Caesar Salad w/ bacon fat crunchy crumbs
[2 Taste Points] - Warm Apple Bread Pudding w/ Wild Turkey Bourbon Caramel Sauce
[2 Taste Points]
5Church
VIP- Braised Curry Rabbit Agnolotti/ Carrot Purée/ Smoked Tomatoes/ Grana Padano
[3 Taste Points]
9 Mile Station
Saturday
VIP- Duck confit crostini- sheep cheese, roasted grapes, arugula.
[3 Taste Points]
Amelie’s French Bakery & CafeSaturday • Sunday- Salted Caramel Brownies
[2 Taste Points] - French Macarons
[1 Taste Point]
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games- BBQ Parfait – Layers of mashed potatoes, mac ‘n cheese and choice of Pulled Chicken or Pulled Pork. Garnished with scallions, shredded cheddar and our signature BBQ sauce
[3 Taste Points]
BabaluSaturday • Sunday- Saturday: Chorizo Taco – Roasted poblano salsa, roasted peanut slaw, onion salad, cotija cheese
[3 Taste Points] - Sunday: Breakfast Empanadas – Filled with eggs, Chihuahua Cheese, tri-pepper hash topped with Sriracha lime crema, pico de gallo and avocado
[3 Taste Points]
Barcelona Wine Bar- Paella Salvaje
[2 Taste Points] - Chicken Pintxos
[2 Taste Points] - Lamb Pintxos
[2 Taste Points]
Bareburger Atlanta- Standard: brioche bun, caramelized onions, dill pickles, american, special sauce
[3 Taste Points] - Impossible: sprouted bun, green leaf, tomato, vegan mayo, vegan american
[3 Taste Points] - Sweet Fries: sweet potato fries w/ habanero mayo on the side
[2 Taste Points]
Bartaco Inman ParkSaturday
VIP- Glazed Pork Belly Taco
[3 Taste Points] - Roasted Cauliflower Romesco Taco
[1 Taste Point] - Guacamole
[2 Taste Points]
Batter Cookie Dough CounterFriday Night Kick Off Party- Edible Cookie Dough – 2 ounce scoop serving Egg free, Nut free. Choose between: Chocolate Chip,
[2 Taste Points] - Cookies & Cream
[2 Taste Points] - Bourbon Brown Sugar
[2 Taste Points] -
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Edible Cookie Dough – 3 flavors: Chocolate Chip, Bourbon Brown Sugar, Cookies and Cream (Egg Free)
Benihana- Fried rice
[2 Taste Points]
BhojanicFriday Night Kick Off Party- Gobhi Manchurian: Crispy cauliflower fritters tossed in a sweet and spicy Manchurian Sauce
[2 Taste Points] -
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Chicken Slider
Big Sky BuckheadFriday Night Kick Off Party-
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Tacos Arabes – a truly international dish from Chef Luis Damian’s hometown in Puebla, Mexico; Slow roasted pork seasoned with middle eastern spices, roasted onions, salsa roja served on authentic tortillas.
Bon Glaze- Bacon Butterscotch Doughnut
[3 Taste Points] - Candied Bacon
[3 Taste Points] - Shaved Ice 3
[3 Taste Points]
Bulla GastrobarSaturday • Sunday
VIP- Paella de Pollo – Valencia style rice, chicken, artichoke hearts, Portobello mushrooms, green peas, red sofrito, saffron
[3 Taste Points]
Buttermilk Sky Pie- Granny’s Apple Pie: Passed down for generations, this pie harkens back to a simpler time when food was fresh, homemade, and created by someone you knew.
- I-40: Pecans, chocolate chips, a sprinkle of toasted coconut, and a smooth pecan pie filling combined in a sweet shortbread crust
- Buttermilk (Southern Custard) Like a cross between a chess pie and a custard.
- Pecan: Pecans and a smooth pecan pie filling combined in a sweet shortbread crust.
Show MoreChar Korean Bar and Grill- Bulgogi Philly Cheese steaks w/ spicy aioli
[3 Taste Points] - Beef Brisket Sliders
[3 Taste Points]
Chinese Southern BelleFriday Night Kick Off Party-
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Asian BBQ Meatballs
City BarbequeSaturday • Sunday- Pulled Pork Sliders
[3 Taste Points] - Beef Brisket Sliders
[3 Taste Points]
City Winery- Pinot Pimento Cheese
[2 Taste Points] - 2 Slices Wild Mushroom Flatbread
[3 Taste Points] - Bourbon Cake Balls
[2 Taste Points]
COFriday Night Kick Off Party-
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Curry Laksa – shrimp, bun rice noodles, shredded cucumber, cilantro mix, served in a spicy coconut broth
Daddy O’Brien’s Irish Ice Cream PubFriday Night Kick Off Party
VIP- Rum Raisin (Raisins soaked in Rum for 2 weeks. Strong!)
[3 Taste Points] - Mudslide (Kahlua, Vodka, Chocolate Swirl Best Seller!)
[3 Taste Points] - Peach Buzz (Peaches and Moscato Wine. Non dairy)
[3 Taste Points] - Cotton Candy (non alcoholic)
[2 Taste Points] - Bailey’s Irish Pistachio (VIP Area)
[3 Taste Points] - Celtic Cream (VIP Area)
[3 Taste Points] - Kentucky Salted Caramel (VIP Area)
[3 Taste Points] - Dutch Chocolate (non alcoholic) (VIP Area)
[3 Taste Points] -
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Bailey’s Irish Pistachio Celtic Cream (Guinness, Baileys, Creme Brulee); Kentucky Salted Caramel (Maker’s Mark Bourbon)
DAS BBQSaturday • Sunday- Pork Sliders
[2 Taste Points]
Davio’s
- Cavatelli bolognese
[3 Taste Points] - Braised veal, beef, pork w/ tomato sauce
[3 Taste Points]
The Deep EndFriday Night Kick Off Party-
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Carne seca with aji amarillo, pickled onion, & herbs.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Friday Night Kick Off Party-
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Thick Cut Sous Vide Bacon Au Poivre, Smoked Cheddar Whipped Potatoes, Bourbon Molasses Glaze.
DonettoFriday Night Kick Off Party-
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Crispy Mortadella with Giardiniera
El Super PanFriday Night Kick Off Party-
@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Arroz con Jueyes (land crab & rice) Red Bean Sauce, Avocado Sauce, Cilantro
Four forks- French toast bread pudding with persimmon and bacon compote
[2 Taste Points] - Pimento cheese deviled eggs
[1 Taste Point]
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken- Chicken Wings
[3 Taste Points] - Chicken Legs
[3 Taste Points] - Chicken Tenders
[3 Taste Points]
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken- Hot Chicken Bite with bread & pickle
[1 Taste Point]
Hawkers Asian Street Fare- Seoul Hot Chicken Bao
[1 Taste Point] - Bulgogi Steak Skewer with Housemade Kimchi
[1 Taste Point] - Curry Chicken with Roti
[1 Taste Point]
These are just some of the eateries that will be on hand. For more information, please visit www.TasteofAtlanta.com, and TasteATL.net.com.
- Springer Mountain Farms Smoked Sweet Hot Chicken w/ golden malted waffle
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The third metro Atlanta location of Gusto! is set to open in Decatur on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. The eatery is located at N. Decatur Square, 1545 Church St. Ste 310.
If you’re up on Gusto! then you know they offer fresh bowls and wraps prepared to your satisfaction.The restaurant’s proprietor Nate Hybl is giving away 10 complimentary entree vounchers to the first 50 guests.Gusto! is known for using real ingredients in their food. “We don’t name dishes by a theme. You won’t find a ‘South of the Border’ or an ‘Uncle Harry’s Piled High’ on our menu. We call items by what they are made of, plain and simple. We believe there is beauty and straightforwardness in the ingredients we use and we highlight them.”There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
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There’s truly nothing better than a full stomach and open heart and there’s a great way to do both in the coming days. Sunday Supper South, the annual charity dinner held to raise funds for the James Beard Foundation’s Impact Programs, returns to Ponce City Market on Oct. 28.
Created to embrace the simple cooking philosophy and inspired flavors of the South, Sunday Supper South will be hosted by Chef Anne Quatrano and W.H. Stiles Fish Camp.
This year, the event will feature a “Bewitched” theme and honor the whole hog cuisine of Rodney Scott, a 2018 James Beard Foundation Award winner and celebrated pitmaster. Tickets are now on sale here, and a full press release with more details is here.
Participating Chefs:
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Rodney Scott, Rodney Scott’s BBQ (Charleston, SC)
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Slade Rushing, Brennan’s (New Orleans, LA)
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Meherwan Irani, Chai Pani (Asheville, NC)
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Kevin Johnson, The Grocery (Charleston, SC)
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Joe Kindred, Kindred (Davidson, NC)
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Alex Lira (Charleston, SC)
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Andy Little, Josephine (Nashville, TN)
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Matthew Raiford, The Farmer & The Larder (Brunswick, GA)
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Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman, Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen (Memphis, TN)
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Jonathan Kallini and Carla Tomasko, Bacchanalia (Atlanta, GA)
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Faye Poon, W.H. Stiles Fish Camp (Atlanta, GA)
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Evelyn Ling, Pancake Social (Atlanta, GA)
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Dorothy Copenhaver, Star Provisions (Atlanta, GA)
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Ford Fry, The Optimist (Atlanta, GA)
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
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OpenTable diners are a feisty bunch when it comes to high expectations in restaurants. As a mecca of Southern hospitality, Atlanta knows all about it. That’s why it’s so special that a local spot has made OpenTable’s 2018 list of the 50 Best Southern Restaurants in America.
Southern food is highly sought around the United States, but is opened castigated for high blood pressure-inducing foods and salty fare. But those people who blame our culinary exploits obviously aren’t eating some of our most prestigious cuisine.
OpenTable’s 2018 list comes from an analysis of 12,000,000+ reviews of more than 27,000 restaurants across the country. They considered the height, depth and (corn)breadth of countless eateries. One Atlanta restaurant made the list: South City Kitchen.
The Midtown restaurant is officially one of the 50 best Southern restaurants in America, although we already knew that. Its three metro Atlanta locations continue to set the bar on what ATL fine-dining is about.
Atlanta has turned into quite a restaurant town, with new spots popping up by the week it seems. Follow AtlantaFi’s Restaurants tag to stay up on all the latest.
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The sounds of horns blowing and cymbals clashing will fill the air just south of downtown Atlanta as the Georgia State University School of Music and the Panther Band host the inaugural Georgia State Marching Band Championship (GSMBC).
The GSMBC will take place on Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. The event is open to the public. General admission tickets are available for $18 at pantherband.gsu.edu/spectator.
More than 6,000 people will be expected to witness about 3,000 students from 23 high schools across the Southeast competing in one of five class divisions.
Highest Achievement Awards and Class Placement Awards will be presented as for each class, A, AA, AAA, AAAA and AAAAA, based on total scores.
“We are excited to launch the premier marching competition in the state of Georgia,” said Chester Phillips, director of athletic bands at Georgia State. “Our focus from the beginning has been on creating an amazing performance venue and experience for students while providing world-class education and feedback for directors and programs.”
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Teens and preteens are expected to flock to Cobb County as part of the Mobile Movie Makers Youth Film Festival, which takes place Saturday, Oct. 13 at Riverside EpiCenter in Austell.The M3 film festival is free and open to all Georgia middle school and high school students. (Seating is limited, so register here).Mobile Movie Makers Youth Film Festival: Everything you need to know
The event will give students an opportunity to learn from TV stars and to listen to panelists in the entertainment world. On hand will be Tanyelle Waivers (“Keke” on “Queen Sugar”); Grammy Award-winning producer Christopher “Deep” Henderson (Jamie Foxx’s “Blame It”); “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” director Slick 23; YouTube stars De’arra and Ken and more.“Each of us has an opportunity to focus on a mindset that reflects positivity and greatness,” says filmmaker and author Sahar Simmons, the founder of M3. “Everything starts in the mind, and one must be intentional about their process. That does not take away from the ever-changing challenges in life but the ability to stay laser focused and truly visualize your desires.”The event is a testament to the growing strength and clout of Georgia’s film and television industries. The M3 film festival has as a goal to provide students with the tools and inspiration they need to pursue jobs in the entertainment industry.There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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The beer garden adjacent to New Realm Brewing on the Beltline is now open, AtlantaFi has learned. The new space offers about 85 more seats for outdoor casual entertainment.
The space also is available for events, as Google recently installed a Google Home interactive exhibit there to show the brand’s residential connectivity.
New Realm Brewing has become a Beltline favorite, offering plenty of outdoor seating and people-watching for those who don’t want to dine and drink in the establishment proper.
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
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Chalktoberfest, the primary event of the Marietta Museum of Art, will celebrate its fifth year at the 2018 event, which is set for October 13 & 14.
The event, which will feature established and new artists and award-winning professionals, will be held at Marietta Square and run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.
Chalktoberfest 2018: Everything you need to know
The event drew more than 100,000 people last year, so organizers are looking to see even more. Chalktoberfest allows the Marietta Museum of Art to fulfill its mission of “Building Community through Art,” and never has that been more apparent than in recent years.
Accolades from years past include Chalktoberfest winning Festival of the Year by Cobb Life Magazine for 2016 and 2017, the Mayor’s Art Award for the city of Marietta, and Event of the Year through Cobb Travel and Tourism.
This year, attendees can expect to see artists from Italy, Mesopotamia, the Ukraine, Mexico and about 17 states in the United States.
MCMA encourages guests to dine at the local restaurants, which will be plentiful. You can also visit vendors and chat up professional artists who have come from around the United States to show off their wares.
Additional activities include a special after-hours concert in the park and on Sunday October 14, Chalktoberfest kicks off the Creative Kids Craft-Making Competition for children at 10 a.m. This non-professional Chalk Competition will feature youth of all ages. Winners will be announced.
For more information on Chalktoberfest, click here.
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Family-owned UrbanTree Cidery in West Midtown is set to introduce two new ciders this month: Peary Good, made with Asian pears and blackberries, and Wild Buzz, made with local honey.
Both wild fermented varieties will be released as limited additions at a special event on October 20. Peary Good comes from a contest UrbanTree Cidery held earlier this year.
UrbanTree is located at 1465 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
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If you’re art-inclined, you’ll love this Pink & Paint event brought to you by the Curvey Women Retreat & Travel Club. Pink & Paint is set for Sunday, October 28, 2018 and runs from 1–4:00 PM ET.
Curvy Women Retreat & Travel Club Presents Pink & Paint
The event is in honor Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It will be held at Event Boutique 2778 Broad Street Austell GA 30106
Join them to honor & celebrate all those affected by Breast Cancer. Wear pink in honor of awareness month.
Tickets $45
Includes a customized awareness canvas painting, Light Appetizers & Refreshments
BYOFood allowed
Speak about your loved one that has fought or lost the battle.
Share pictures of your loved one on the LOVE WALL.All participants will be entered into a raffle for a Vacation giveaway & Pink awareness items.
A portion of all proceeds will be donated to Abiding Love Foundation.Art By: J-Ne Arts
Sounds By Dj Lah ShaePurchase your tickets today!
Believe There Is Hope For A Cure
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
Read more: The best soul food restaurants in Atlanta