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 & Bar
Saturday • 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 & Cafe
Saturday • 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]
Babalu
Saturday • 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 Park
Saturday
VIP
VIP
- Glazed Pork Belly Taco
[3 Taste Points] - Roasted Cauliflower Romesco Taco
[1 Taste Point] - Guacamole
[2 Taste Points]
Batter Cookie Dough Counter
Friday 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]
Bhojanic
Friday 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 Buckhead
Friday Night Kick Off Party
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@ 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 Gastrobar
Saturday • Sunday
VIP
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.
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Char Korean Bar and Grill
- Bulgogi Philly Cheese steaks w/ spicy aioli
[3 Taste Points] - Beef Brisket Sliders
[3 Taste Points]
Chinese Southern Belle
Friday Night Kick Off Party
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@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Asian BBQ Meatballs
City Barbeque
Saturday • 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]
CO
Friday Night Kick Off Party
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@ 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 Pub
Friday Night Kick Off Party
VIP
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 BBQ
Saturday • 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 End
Friday Night Kick Off Party
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@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Carne seca with aji amarillo, pickled onion, & herbs.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Friday Night Kick Off Party
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@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Thick Cut Sous Vide Bacon Au Poivre, Smoked Cheddar Whipped Potatoes, Bourbon Molasses Glaze.
Donetto
Friday Night Kick Off Party
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@ KICKOFF PARTY:
- Crispy Mortadella with Giardiniera
El Super Pan
Friday Night Kick Off Party
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@ 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.
