Hungry for the best food offerings in May, Cinco De Mayo and more? Atlanta food events are a must-do in the city, and we’ve got a fresh batch of happenings.
In this article, we’ll show you some of Atlanta’s best food events you should attend and know about.
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Here Are The Best Atlanta Food Events For May 2024
Every week, AtlantaFi.com is going to give you all the best local food and drink events you can stand. These can be new Atlanta restaurant openings, food tastings, food festivals, pours and more.
Easter at STK
Sip N Shop Candles and Cocktails party is happening on May 1, 2024 just outside downtown Atlanta. Check it out.
Date and Time:
Wednesday, May 1, 6 p.m.
Location:
177 Peters St SW177 Peters Street Southwest Atlanta, GA 30313
Beer and Tacos Festival
The Beers and Tacos Festival is happening in the first weekend in May.
Date & Time:
Saturday, May 4 · 12 – 11pm EDT
Location:
Underground Atlanta 50 Upper Alabama Street Atlanta, GA 30303
ATL Dessert Grant Park Festival
Date & Time:
Saturday, May 25, 2024 — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Location:
Grant Park840 Cherokee ave se Atlanta, GA 30312
Eggspect the Best at The St. Regis Atlanta
This year’s Easter tea at The St. Regis Atlanta is focused on chocolate. Do you love artfully baked pastries, savory bites and all sorts of flavorful teas? Bring the family out to The St. Regis Atlanta on March 30 and 31. Each reservation will be in the running for a golden ticket that reveals an extra special prize exclusive to the Best Address and the House of Celebration!
St. Patrick’s Day at Atlantic Station
Some of Atlantic Station’s St. Patrick’s Day retail and food and beverage offers include:
Atlantic Grill: Enjoy traditional fare such as corned beef and cabbage and Guinness-battered fish and chips paired with Irish spirits including Guinness, Irish coffee and car bomb cocktails.
The Athlete’s Foot: Shop the perfect green look to get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit and become pinch proof.
HOBNOB: Celebrate the Irish way with the St. Patrick’s Day Party, starting at 6 p.m., featuring Irish entertainment and food and beverage specials.
illy: Delight in themed treats such as refreshing green matcha, zesty lemonade and delectable pastries.
IT’SUGAR: Indulge in an array of green candies and sweet treats.
Kilwins: Check out a decadent lineup of green goodies, such as mint chocolate chip ice cream, Granny Smith candied apples and more.
Big Green Egg Week at Phipps Plaza
Big Green Egg Week: Citizens Market Food Hall at Phipps Plaza is firing up the grill for a week-long celebration of festive flavors and specials. From Tuesday, March 12, through Friday, March 15, guests can stop by Citizens Market Food Hall to enjoy a variety of dishes cooked on the Big Green Egg. Each day features a themed special from 3 to 8 p.m., including Taco Tuesday with grilled asada street tacos and avocado salsa; Wing it Wednesday offering smoked then flash fried jumbo wings with choice of sauce; Burger Thursday serving up classic, mushroom Swiss or cheddar bacon burgers; and Guinness Friday featuring Guinness beer can chicken paired with colcannon potatoes and smoked honey carrots. Guests can also take advantage of special cocktails, including an Irish Mule (Irish whiskey, ginger beer, lime) and a Green Refresher (vodka, matcha tea, simple syrup, lime, cucumber, mint).
Sunday Supper at Garden & Gun Club
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Sunday Supper at the Garden & Gun Club offers diners a chance to interact withacclaimed chefs Dean Neff from Seabird restaurant and Keith Rhodes from Catch, both hailing from Wilmington, North Carolina. The event will kick off with a captivating cocktail hour, offering inventive libations and hors d’oeuvres. The highlight of the evening is a three-course dinner highlighting the freshest seafood and homegrown, local ingredients. Additional details andtickets are available.
Scofflaw: The Ales of March
Ready to see the best food events in Atlanta? These eateries are celebrating early springtime with special menus and events.
Scofflaw Brewing Co. has Taco Mac’s Beer of the Month. During March, Taco Mac features four Scofflaw brews, including Pog Basement fruited IPA and Cinderella Story watermelon lime sour.
Bar Vegan Party
Bar Vegan is celebrating its three-year anniversary at Ponce City Market on March 3. The festivities start at 3 p.m.
Atlanta Brunch Festival
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The Atlanta Brunch Festival returns to Atlantic Station for two days this weekend, serving up an assortment of delicious brunch bites from the city’s best restaurants. Enjoy sweet and savory food samples, plus signature brunch beverages, including mimosas, Bloody Marys, brunch punch, beer and wine. It’s one of the best festivals in Atlanta.
Atlanta Bites Tours
Starting March 2, BiteLines will resume its Food and Street Art Tour on the Atlanta BeltLine every Saturday, providing tour guests with an immersive experience that showcases Atlanta’s diverse food scene and celebrated street art along the Atlanta BeltLine. Starting at Krog Street Market, named a premier food hall by Travel + Leisure, tour guests will sample the diverse cuisines that make Atlanta a foodie town, while relaxing over fruit-infused margaritas. Along the way, a BeltLine expert shares hidden gems and secrets behind the city’s street art, including ties to Hollywood, as well as an overview of the BeltLine and how it is transforming Atlanta.
North Italia’s Pi Month
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At North Italia, Pi Day is not just 24 hours, but a whole month, which gives you more time to enjoy the culinary treats in store. This year, North chefs across the country are composing a Love Letter to Italy through specialty pizzas that connect regions of Italy with North Italia’s restaurant markets.
Rolling out on March 14, North Italia will debut 10 regional pizzas and one national pie; each available thru April 10.
High Museum Wine Auction
Friday, March 22 through Saturday, March 23, don’t miss the High Museum Wine Auction. For over thirty years, the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction has brought the best wineries to Atlanta and invited guests to “party with a purpose” by raising funds to support the High Museum of Art. Get ready for an exciting evening under the tents at Atlantic Station with Friday Uncorked on Friday, March 22
Located at Pinnacle Lot | Friday, March 22, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Saturday, March 23, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
KÖZ, a Mediterranean Oasis
KÖZ, a Mediterranean Street Food concept, opened in February, in Midtown Atlanta, AtlantaFI.com has learned.
Press Waffle Brings Belgian Waffles To East Cobb
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Press Waffle’s grand opening is set for Friday, Dec. 15 through 17, 2023. On that Friday, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by the giveaway of 100 “Swag” Bags for those in attendance. All day, you can take advantage of a photo booth where you can tag and post about the event on social media. From 4 to 7 p.m., there will be live Christmas music.
Bask Steakhouse: 12 Days Of Holiday Food Events
Bask Steakhouse in North Fulton is offering customers 12 days of food events that promise to be fulfilling in every way.
On the 12th day, you’ll get an exclusive in-home dinner prepared by the esteemed chef from Bask Steakhouse, accompanied by owner Tim Stevens.
Highlights:
Price: $1500 for a 5-course dinner and wine pairing experience for 6 people.
Private Catered Dinner: Indulge in a sumptuous 5-course gourmet dinner meticulously prepared by the talented chef from Bask Steakhouse, served in the comfort of your home.
Wine Pairing: Elevate your dining experience with perfectly curated wine pairings expertly selected to complement each course.
Chef and Owner’s Presence: Enjoy the company and insights of owner Tim Stevens and the culinary expertise of Bask’s chef, creating an evening of delightful flavors and engaging conversations.
his is an opportunity for an intimate dining affair with the finest culinary talents. Indulge in a personalized dining experience within the comforts of your own home, curated by the expertise of Bask Steakhouse. Elevate your next gathering or simply treat yourself and loved ones to an extraordinary culinary journey orchestrated by Bask Steakhouse. Exclusive opportunity, only two of these unparalleled dining experiences are available. Get this deal.
ATL Yule
An immersive pop-up experience, ATL, Yule! is back in Atlanta. At Westside Motor Lounge, revelers are invited to dive into the spirit with festive cocktails, pictures with Disco Santa, special DJ performances, holiday-themed karaoke, a holiday market series offering all things giftable and much more.
ATL Yule runs from Thanksgiving weekend, November 25, through New Year’s Eve, December 31.
Ford Fry’s Bar Blanc Is Now Open
Just weeks after Little Sparrow, the much-heralded new Atlanta restaurant from acclaimed chef Ford Fry began serving, its sister eatery Bar Blanc opened on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
C&S Seafood & Oyster Bar in Brookhaven
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Seafood lovers, unite! C&S Seafood & Oyster Bar recently opened in Brookhaven. The restaurant will begin to offer lunch service on Monday, October 30 and brunch service on Sunday, November 5.
Highness Cuisine
In Buckhead, Highness Cuisine is having its grand opening this weekend. The eatery is located at 2200 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.
Big Chic King
Big Chic King Stockbridge is having their grand opening on Friday, November 3. There will be with food specials and a gas card giveaway.
Fresh Harvest With Friends
Come to Wild Heaven Beer for the Fresh Harvest with Friends. At this event, you can connect with local farmers and producers for a night of good food and fun.
Date & Time:
Saturday, November 4 · 6 – 9pm EDT Location
C&S Seafood & Oyster Bar in Brookhaven
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Seafood lovers, unite! C&S Seafood & Oyster Bar recently opened in Brookhaven. The restaurant will begin to offer lunch service on Monday, October 30 and brunch service on Sunday, November 5.
CT Cantina & Taqueria Diner Opens at Trilith
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Food enthusiasts no longer have to venture to downtown or Midtown Atlanta to find the best Mexican food and ambiance. In Fayetteville, CT Cantina & Taqueria just opened its doors.
Dantanna’s
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Just in time for fall football, Dantanna’s has a new happy hour menu. Ch
For this festival starter event, Chef Joe Genovese has curated a multi-course experience featuring some of the restaurant’s most beloved scratch made, modern Italian dishes.
Starters will include a Prosciutto Bruschetta made withstracciatella, grilled asparagus, truffle, and gran padano, Italian Meatballs, and two specialty cocktails: the Juliettaand Sicilian Margarita.
Dinner will include three courses, beginning with North Italia’s Simple Salad, followed by their Pesto Primavera and the Beef Tenderloin & Shrimp Spiedini, complete withroasted snap peas, black truffle and mushroom risotto, and marsala ristretto.
The meal will conclude with a decadent Torta Caprese which consists of dark chocolate, almond, vanilla mascarpone, and amarena cherry.
Tickets can be purchased online and begin at $100. Attendees must be 21+ to attend.
Hopdoddy Launches Happy Hour
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Restaurant chain Hopdoddy is now hosting happy hour every Sunday through Thursday. Patrons who sit at the bar get half off anything on the menu.
win lobster tails their way—grilled, blackened or fried with a choice of two sides.
Every Wednesday, Atlantic Station hosts the Lunchtime Jazz Series on the Atlantic Green. It takes place at 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT.
Join the fun every Wednesday for Lunch Time Jazz, featuring Jazz artist Ron James! Grab a bite from one of our delicious restaurants and meet us in the Green for smooth tunes and good vibes. This event is free to the public.
Bottomless Mimosas At Casa Almenara
Casa Almenara is currently offering expanded brunch service and famous bottomless mimosas every Wednesday through Sunday.
Casa Almenara’s brunch runs 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.Wednesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
KOD Atlanta’s Sunday Brunch, ($10 Unlimited Crab Legs)
Brunch and Munch is once again back on this weekend with unlimited crab legs and soul food brunch. It’s happening on Sunday at 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. with an afterparty from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. If you can to come, arrive early. The tables are free and available on a first come, first serve basis.
$25 pitchers
Hookah available
Live DJ (Red Sample)
Address: 4730 Frontage Rd, Forest Park, GA 30297
Jazz Brunch In Atlanta
Visitors to The Battery Atlanta can enjoy a great food and live music on Saturdays and Sundays (hours may vary) at C. Ellet’s Jazz Brunch, which offers delicious bites with soothing beats every weekend in November. Guests can enjoy a live jazz duo as they dine on classic brunch plates like steak and eggs benedict, fried chicken and more.
Atlanta is a large metropolitan city, so it stands to reason that its dining scene would cater to different cultures, influences and visitors. But you may be wondering where do the locals eat?
Atlanta natives eat at the same places that tourists dine, but they also know where the great neighborhood bars, taverns and restaurants are.
If you want to eat like a local, some great neighborhood spots are:
Atlanta is know for its many new Atlanta restaurants opening that it’s easy to miss the latest and greatest. AtlantaFi.com has a finely curated list of the best food events in Atlanta and where to eat in Atlanta each week for grub.
