SOMETHING’S BREWING AT THE WORKS THIS OCTOBER

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/16/23

Popular Halloween festival returns to the Upper Westside’s top entertainment destination

The Works is bringing back Something’s Brewing, a spooky, fun-filled Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. While the fun is best suited for ghouls and goblins ages 3 to 13, guests of all ages are welcome. There will be candy stations, crafts, entertainment and more.

Something’s Brewing began at The Works in 2020 and continued in 2021. Due to popular demand, the signature Halloween event is returning to the mixed-use destination in Atlanta’s Upper Westside this year, and will offer new experiences for guests.

After stopping by the Makers Building to check in, guests can head off to explore the outdoor craft and candy stations, photo ops, stilt walkers, face painting, balloon animals, creepy critters and trunk-or-treating. There will also be a special movie feature and interactive characters on Camp Street. 

Early bird pricing is $13 per ticket for those partaking in the activities, but adults and children under the age of two do not need a ticket. Ticket prices will increase on the day of the event at the gate. This event is rain or shine.

Several tenants at The Works are also having spooktacular events on Oct. 28:

  • American Axes is hosting a Pumpkin Painting Party and kid’s costume contest at 10 a.m. Pumpkins, paint and candy will be provided.
  • Fetch Park is hosting its very first Cujo’s Carnival at 6 p.m., featuring a live band playing Halloween classics, drink specials, costume contests for both people and their pups, a professional photographer and additional surprises. 
  • Chattahoochee Food Work’s “Saturday Night Vibes” makes a return from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. with DJ Steve’s best beats.
  • Also at Chattahoochee Food Works, put on your best costume and sign up for the annual Halloween Party, starting at 7 p.m.! The costume contest will start at 10 p.m.

For more information on events happening at The Works, click here

THE AVENUE WEST COBB HOSTS ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/12/23

Celebrate the fall season with Halloween activities including trick-or-treating,

spooky zoo animals and more

The Avenue West Cobb, an outdoor lifestyle shopping center, is celebrating Halloween with their annual Fall Festival. The Fall Festival will be held on Tuesday, October 31 from 4 to 6 p.m.

“The Avenue West Cobb’s annual Fall Festival has become a Marietta community favorite over the years and we look forward to welcoming guests to the center to show off their costumes in celebration of Halloween,” said Taylor Campbell, marketing manager at The Avenue West Cobb. “This event will kick off our exciting lineup of holiday events through the rest of the year. We hope to see many community members come out to the Avenue to celebrate the holidays with us.”

The Marietta community is invited to walk around the Avenue for a family-friendly, fun and safe Halloween celebration. Fall Festival guests will have the opportunity to participate in store-to-store trick-or-treating and pick up delicious candy treats from their favorite tenants at The Avenue. 

In addition to trick-or-treating, other activities available for guests to enjoy include:

  • Pumpkin picking
  • Spooky zoo animals
  • Kids corn/hay maze
  • Caricaturists/Face painting
  • Strolling movie characters

During the event, guests will also have the opportunity to watch a Guinness World Record-breaking balloon artist build a life-size spooky cat! For more information, please visit https://www.avenuewestcobb.com

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK HOSTS 22ND ANNUAL NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL AND POW WOW

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/12/23

The Native American Festival & Pow Wow begins Nov. 2 and runs through Nov. 5. With multiple tribes represented, the festival is considered the largest gathering of its kind in Georgia and a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society.

Held at the park’s Historic Square, visitors will experience the southeast’s premier Native American cultural festival through dance, music, interactive educational displays, authentic craft demonstrations, cooking traditions, storytelling, wildlife presentations, and more.

The event showcases cultural and educational activities for families to experience. Discover the central role of dance in native culture as Native Americans from across the U.S. and Central America compete in intertribal dance and drum competitions. Learn about primitive skills such as flint-knapping, bow-making, fire-starting, open-fire cooking, and pottery. Guests can explore an encampment showing the lifestyle of local and regional historic Native American cultures where they can crawl inside tipis and other traditional native dwellings.

The four-day festival also includes an artists’ marketplace where shoppers will find one-of-a-kind gift items. World-renowned Native and Native-inspired artists and crafters demonstrate their skills and offer hand-crafted items for sale.

Dates and times for the festival are as follows:

Thursday and Friday, Nov. 2 & 3 from 9 AM to 3 PM

Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10:30 AM to 5 PM

Sunday, Nov. 5 from 10:30 AM to 5 PM

For tickets and information, please visit www.stonemountainpark.com or call 1-800-401-2407.

ATLANTA WINE FESTIVALS FALL EVENTS 2023

Posted by Liz an John Attaway, 10/12/23

ATLANTA WINE FESTIVALS FALL EVENTS

ALPHARETTA FALL WINE FESTIVAL 2023

Saturday, November 4th 1-5pm

Ameris Bank Amphitheater

Alpharetta Fall Wine Festival will be all-inclusive 50 plus wine, beer, seltzers, mimosas, ready to drink cocktails, and DJ with souvenier cup and live music. Food will be available for purchase. Tickets are 50 in advance; $55 after Oct. 26; $65 day of event (unless sold out). Tickets can be found here.

ATLANTA FALL WINE FESTIVAL 2023NEW DATE

Saturday, November 18 1-5pm

Historic Fourth Ward Park

Alpharetta Fall Wine Festival will be all-inclusive 50 plus wine, beer, seltzers, mimosas, ready to drink cocktails, and DJ with souvenier cup and live music. Food will be available for purchase. Tickets are 50 in advance; $55 after Oct. 26; $65 day of event (unless sold out). Tickets can be found here.

ATLANTIC STATION HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL RESTAURANT WEEK

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/10/23

SIP, SAVOR AND ENJOY RESTAURANT WEEK IN THE HEART OF ATLANTA
Atlantic Station to Host Third Annual Event Oct. 16-22 With Curated Menus and Special Retail Offers
 

Atlantic Station is officially old enough to vote! Join Atlantic Station in celebrating its 18th anniversary Monday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 22, with its third annual Restaurant Week. Restaurant Week brings the 30363 neighborhood together, allowing guests and residents to try something new or visit a familiar favorite. This culinary adventure features delectably curated and exceptionally priced prix fixe menus, exclusive deals from area retailers and a gift with purchase when you spend $45 or more at participating restaurants and retailers. From traditional Italian fare to reimagined homestyle Indian cuisine to seasonal chef-driven dishes, Restaurant Week at Atlantic Station has something for everyone’s palate. 

“We are thrilled to host our annual Restaurant Week and celebrate our anniversary in the Heart of Atlanta with a delicious lineup of food and beverage offers and exclusive shopping deals,” said Starr Cumming, Retail Director of Hines. “With Atlantic Station’s diverse tapestry of global and local restaurants and retailers, we are excited for guests to experience all the 30363 has to offer.” 

Participating Atlantic Station Restaurant Week food and beverage offers include:  

  • Allora: Three-course meal at $50 per person including an appetizer, entrée and dessert 
  • Angry Crab Shack:Discount on select menu items including the Seafood Boil Bag, Fried Scallops, Lobster Crostini and more 
  • Atlantic Grill: Three-course meal at $35 per person including an appetizer, entrée and dessert 
  • Azotea Cantina:Three-coursemeal at $30 per person including an appetizer, entrée and dessert 
  • California Pizza Kitchen: 10% off during the entire week and a free small plate with any purchase 
  • HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern: Three-course meal at $29 per person including an appetizer, entrée and dessert 
  • NaanStop: Prix fixe meal at $24.99 per person including an appetizer, entrée, dessert and beverage 
  • Rosé Bistro & Champagne Bar: Free cocktail or glass of champagne with the purchase of any entrée  
  • Salata: Choice of the Signature Experience at $20 per person or Dinner for Two at $30 
  • Toscano Ristorante Italiano: Three-course meal at $30 per person including an appetizer, entrée and dessert  

Participating Atlantic Station Restaurant Week retail offers include:  

  • Athleta: 20% off one full-price item  
  • Athlete’s Foot: 15% off apparel with a receipt from a participating restaurant 
  • Cellairis: Receive a screen repair for the iPhone 12, 12 pro and 13 for $100 and receive a free case with the purchase of a screen repair 
  • Dillard’s: Entered for a chance to win a gift basket valued at $300 when you shop at Dillard’s and show a receipt from any participating restaurant 
  • Fab’rik: 15% off purchase (exclusions apply) 
  • LA Fitness: Free 3-day pass 
  • Museum of Illusions: 15% off regular-price tickets 
  • The Sistah Shop: 10% off all SIBEXPO branded merchandise (offer may not be combined with any other promotions) 
  • Tony’s Barber Studio: $5 off service with a receipt from a participating restaurant 

Additional information, interviews + photography available upon request. Offers and participating retailers and tenants are subject to change. To view the full list of Restaurant Week menus and retail offers, please visit here

HAUNTED UNDERGROUND: A BAR EXPERIENCE 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/9/23

Underground Atlanta Welcomes “Haunted Underground: A Bar Experience” The Spectacular New Interactive Halloween and Horror-Themed Scare Bar

Get ready to embrace the spine-tingling chills of the Halloween season like never before! Underground Atlanta is thrilled to announce the grand opening of a one-of-a-kind, immersive Halloween and horror-themed scare bar, designed by a talented film crew currently sidelined due to a strike. Uniting their creative prowess, Haunted Underground promises to bring a truly chilling experience to Atlanta.

Spectacular Features

1. Film Crew’s Haunting Expertise: The creators behind this sinister masterpiece are industry professionals who have worked on some of the most iconic films. Now, they’re channeling their cinematic talents into crafting an unforgettable, immersive experience at Haunted Underground.

2. Eight Unique Areas: Brace yourself for an array of chilling environments, each with its own terrifying theme that will transport you into a world of horror and leave you breathless.

3. Specialty Cocktails: This 21+ experience encourages guests to sip on devilishly delicious specialty cocktails expertly crafted to complement the eerie atmosphere. These concoctions are designed to add an extra layer of thrill to your night.

4. DJ-Infused Dance Floor: Dance the night away on a spacious dance floor where top DJs will spin spine-tingling beats, keeping the party going until the early hours.

5. Interactive Horror: Expect the unexpected as you interact with live actors who are sure to send shivers down your spine. Engage in heart-pounding scenarios and escape from the clutches of terrifying creatures.

Lead designer, Ron Hammond, explained, “We wanted to create a space that incorporated every type of horror film genre from the widely known to the cult classics. The Red Room or “Blood Lounge” was greatly inspired by the 2018 film Suspiria, a remake of the 1977 Italian supernatural horror film of the same title. The high ceilings, eerie etched glass art ladies (that only the sharpest eyes will catch) and sprawling wooden beams give just a hint of the space’s history while still keeping attendees engaged with all of the eye popping scary décor. The main dance floor space was a continual evolving target and in the end is your Twisted Metal, Killer Clowns from outer space and where Stephen King’s IT fantasy comes to life under 20-feet of black light spider web. If it’s an all-night mesmerizing dance party with your friends, or a lounge vibe so unique you look like you’re on the set of next season’s American Horror Story, there’s a space for everyone.”

Whether you’re a horror enthusiast or simply looking for a unique Halloween experience, this scare bar promises to deliver an unforgettable night of frights and delights. Come dressed in your spookiest attire, as costumes are encouraged for a surprise! This is the perfect opportunity to unleash your inner ghoul or monster.

“My partner, Vishal Sharma, and myself are very excited to be investing in Underground Atlanta to create multiple ventures in both restaurants and nightlife. We decided to start with a unique concept that will change every four to six weeks so that it is constantly engaging the audience. The Halloween experience bar will eventually shift into a Holiday experience bar and our team will continually be adapting to stay fresh,” said co-owner of Haunted Underground Eyal Reisin. 

Don’t miss your chance to experience the horrors of this spine-chilling scare bar designed by the very artists who bring nightmares to life on the big screen. Underground Atlanta welcomes you to a Halloween season like no other.

Reisin is also the managing partner of several of Georgia’s hotspots including Ember Lounge, Churchill’s British Pub, City Bar, Bar South, Veranda and Koo Koo Room, as well as being an investor of Nowak’s, Establishment and Supply & Demand. 

Event Details

  • Location: 76 Wall St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 (located at the top of the Peachtree Fountain Plaza)
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Thursdays – Saturdays starting at 8:00 pm 
    • Sundays starting at 6:00 pm
    • Tuesday, October 31st starting at 6:00 pm

For updates, ticket information, and more details, please visit Eventbrite 

SPOOKY SEASON HAS ARRIVED AT HALCYON

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/9/23

Forsyth County’s mixed-use village invites the community to play, shop, dine and experience what’s new

Things are getting spooky at Halcyon with a host of fall and Halloween-themed events throughout October! With live music on Village Green every weekend, the annual Witches Night Out benefitting All For One Foundation, Halcyon Kids Club and trick-or-treating at Halcyon, the fall season has finally arrived. There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy throughout October at Halcyon.

The full October events schedule is outlined below:

Cars and Coffee Hosted by Mercedes-Benz Club of America

Saturday, October 7 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join the Mercedes-Benz Experience by RBM of Alpharetta and Fuel Coffee for a beautiful morning sipping on specialty coffee drinks, viewing Mercedes-Benz vehicles from a variety of years in the private lot next to Fuel and mingling with friends and other members of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America. Mercedes-Benz Experience by RBM of Alpharetta will be offering special discounts off merchandise for all Mercedes-Benz Club of America members. This event is open to all Mercedes-Benz owners. For more information or to register, visit the event page.

Yappy Hour

Thursday, October 12 from 5 – 7 p.m.

Bring your furry friend and join Halcyon on Village Green for Yappy Hour on Thursdays of each month! Enjoy delicious treats, doggy booze and adorable, adoptable pups from Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters. For more information, visit the Halcyon website.

Pumpkin Painting Party at Tutu School

Saturday, October 14 from 3:30 – 6:15 p.m.

Join Tutu School for an exciting afternoon of painting the prettiest little pumpkins! Each ticket purchase of $20 includes one mini pumpkin to paint, painting supplies and face painting. When purchasing your ticket, make sure to select one of the available time slots; 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Witches Night Out benefiting All For One Foundation

Thursday, October 19 from 6 – 10 p.m.

Ladies, grab your broomsticks and fly over to Halcyon for a spooky evening full of cocktails, food and dancing! Don’t be a scaredy cat and enjoy adult trick-or-treating throughout the property. Other activities include dancing to upbeat tunes spun by DJ Ed on Village Green, live music and dancing at Eclipse di Luna, a DJ spinning tunes at HOBNOB, a costume contest with prizes for best group and individual costumes and Halloween cocktails at select Halcyon restaurants. In addition, ladies can build their own wicked bouquet with Gussied Up Flower Truck, make fall-themed crafts with Board & Brush inside Fuel Coffee and enjoy special discounts at Halcyon’s retailers. Tickets are $15 with all proceeds directly benefiting One For All Foundation, an international and local charity dedicated to changing the lives of children to help them thrive by improving social conditions, educational opportunities and healthcare availability. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Monster Mash at Cherry Street Brewpub

Friday, October 27 from 7:30 – 11:30 p.m.

It’s a graveyard smash; it’s the Monster Mash at Cherry Street Brewpub! All monsters, ghouls and goblins are gathering for the ultimate costume party where you can dance the night away to spooky tunes spun by a DJ, sip on Halloween-themed cocktails and enter a costume contest to win prizes for the creepiest, jaw-dropping costumes. This event is for ages 21 and up only. For more information, visit the Halcyon event page.

Halloween at Halcyon

Saturday, October 28 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Grab your crew and join Halcyon for the annual trick-or-treating extravaganza! The little ones can trick-or-treat at more than 30 participating Halcyon tenants, meet adorable farm animals, snap pictures of their costumes at several photo opportunities, meet Barbie and Spiderman, enjoy facepainting and balloon twisting, meet adoptable pups from FurKids and groove to tunes spun by DJ Galaxy Music and Arts on Village Green. All ticket proceeds will directly benefit Bald Ridge Lodge and their ongoing efforts to provide a safe haven and counseling in a therapeutic environment for young boys who are in need of protection, direction and supervision, in a matter that nurtures the child and strengthens family relationships. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page

Groovin’ on the Green

Fridays and Saturdays in October from 6 – 9 p.m.

Celebrate the weekend with dancing and singing along to live musical performances on Village Green. Enjoy local musicians across a variety of genres playing top hits. Guests can treat themselves to a craft brew and groove to live music all around the village! Halcyon has an open container policy, however, outside food and beverages are prohibited. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Halcyon Kids Club

Wednesdays in October from 10 a.m. – noon

Preschoolers are invited to play and make new friends each week at the free Halcyon Kids Club! The little ones can engage in a rotating menu of activities ranging from arts and crafts, dance, animal encounters, storytime, puppet shows, music and so much more. Themes and activities vary weekly and will be announced on Halcyon’s Facebook page and Instagram stories. A parent or guardian is required to stay with each child during the duration of the event. Afterward, enjoy lunch or a sweet treat at one of Halcyon’s kid-friendly restaurants. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

WOODLAND SPIRITS HAUNT FERNBANK MUSEUM FOR ITS SIXTH YEAR

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/8/23

The outdoor exhibit is open from Sept. 30 – Nov. 5.

Returning for its sixth year, guests can take a walk on the supernatural side when Fernbank Museum is “friendly-haunted” in the outdoor exhibit, “Woodland Spirits.” Dozens of ghostly figures will take over the nature trails of WildWoods and
Fernbank Forest from Sept. 30 – Nov. 5, 2023.

Inspired by the imagery of dark forests in movies and literature, “Woodland Spirits” transforms Fernbank’s “forest in the city” into a ghostly hideaway that’s perfect for all ages. Guests will discover these human and animal spirits — created by artist Laura Lewis — lurking in the shadows, floating in the trees and waiting to greet you in plain sight.


“Woodland Spirits” is open for the fall season, from Sept. 30 – Nov. 5.

RELATED PROGRAMMING
“Woodland Spirits” will also be able to view on several of Fernbank’s seasonal daytime and evening events this fall, including:

  • Early-morning and late-night access during one of Fernbank’s forest walks, which are led
    by a Fernbank educator during various morning and evening hours. Currently, morning
    walks are planned for Oct. 8 and Nov. 4, while a night walk is offered on Oct. 29, and a
    special Audubon walk is scheduled for the morning of Oct. 14. These walks are available
    for a separate purchase at varying prices.
  • The family-friendly Discovery Day, “Monster Mash,” will take place from 10 a.m. – 1
    p.m. on Oct. 28 and is included with daytime general admission. “Monster Mash” will
    include trick-or-treating, Halloween-themed activities and an opportunity to check out
    the new exhibit “Vikings: Warriors of the Sea” in addition to “Woodland Spirits.”
  • The after-hours event “Fernbank After Dark: Boos and Booze” is from 7 – 11 p.m. on
    Oct. 13. This adults-only night will include cocktails and tapas for an additional purchase,
    spooky experiments and entry to the full museum. Tickets are $17.95 for members and
    $22.95 for nonmembers.
  • “Fright Night” will be from 7 – 11 p.m. on Oct. 27, which is for souls 21 and older. This
    Halloween party encourages adults to dress up in their best costumes and enjoy a night
    of music, refreshments and entry to the special exhibit, “Vikings: Warriors of the Sea.”
    Tickets are $21.95.
  • A Halloween event for all ages, “Ghostly Gatherings” is from 7 – 10 p.m. on Oct. 14 and
    will have exclusive nighttime access to “Woodland Spirits” and “Vikings: Warriors of the
    Sea,” as well as fun seasonal activities. Drinks and small bites are also available for
    additional purchase. Tickets are $15.95 for members and $19.95 for nonmembers.
  • “Woodland Spirits and other Musical Creatures,” as performed by pianist Julie
    Coucheron, harpist Elisabeth Remy-Johnson, flutist James Zellers and the Vega Quartet,
    is a family concert that includes the music of Eduard MacDowell and Valerie Von Pechy
    Whitcup. This concert will take place at 1 p.m. on Oct. 15 and is included with general
    admission to the museum.

TICKETS
“Woodland Spirits” is included with a general admission ticket to Fernbank Museum. Exhibits, films and Discovery Days are included with daytime general admission and with CityPASS. General admission tickets include three floors of exhibits in the Museum, choice of one giant screen film and 75 acres of nature explorations in Fernbank Forest and WildWoods.

Fernbank After Dark and other special after-hours events are available at a separate ticket price. Fernbank is located at 767 Clifton Road NE in Atlanta, minutes from midtown Atlanta and downtown Decatur.

For more information, visit FernbankMuseum.org. General admission tickets are $25.95 for adults, $24.95 for seniors, $23.95 for children ages 3-12, free for children ages 2 and younger, and free for Fernbank Members. These prices are for tickets purchased online. Tickets not purchased in advance are offered, if available, at a higher price.

VIKINGS WARRIORS OF THE SEAS AT FERNBANK

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/8/23

Explore Norse Culture, Society, Technology and More


“Vikings: Warriors of the Sea” Opens October 7 at Fernbank Museum

Tickets here.

As autumn approaches, so with it does the thrill of exploration. On view from Oct. 7, 2023 — Jan. 1, 2024, Fernbank Museum’s newest exhibit, “Vikings: Warriors of the Sea” dares to uncover the truth behind the legendary Viking culture and
society. Were they blood-thirsty plunderers or misunderstood explorers, farmers, traders and highly skilled craftsmen? Featuring impressive archaeological discoveries, “Vikings: Warriors of the Sea” sheds new light on the Viking Age, dispelling long-held stereotypes about its people, traditions and influence.

“Vikings: Warriors of the Sea” demonstrates how innovations like sturdy, light-weight ships were brought to the modern world through Viking invention. This exhibit features 140 artifacts that give a well-rounded view of Viking culture, including a replica of a 21-foot Viking ship, personal equipment and weapons, jewelry, keys, silver hoards, coins, and personal grooming items. The exhibit also features a 9-ft tall reproduction jelling stone that provides information
about Viking religious beliefs and history, as well as a number of hands-on interactives. Guests will have a chance to play a Norse board game, build a Viking ship, test the balance between the blade and handle of a Viking sword and more.

“Viking culture has featured prominently in film and television programming in recent years, but in many cases, the perspective is skewed towards that of the Viking warrior,” said Dr. Bobbi Hohmann, Vice President of Programming. “Through authentic artifacts, this immersive new exhibit will allow our visitors to gain a better understanding of Viking culture, innovation and achievements.”


It is through these artifacts that The National Museum of Denmark and MuseumsPartner successfully revive the world of the Vikings who indeed raided, but also traded and generally held a more complex lifestyle than previously believed.

“With this exhibition, we hope to bring visitors up close with the people who influenced and transformed Western society. While remembered as raiders, the Vikings were also traders, craftsmen, explorers and more,” said Vikings: Warrior of the Sea exhibit curator, Peter Pentz. “One of the most impressive items in the exhibit, standing more than 9 feet high, is a replica of the Jelling runestone, erected by Harald Bluetooth. In a way, the Jelling stone marks the beginning of the end of the Viking era. This is what the exhibition is about — the transformation of a society ruled by petty raiding and terrorizing chieftains into a pre-modern state built oncommon understandings and lead by a Christian king.”


“Vikings: Warriors of the Sea” is open from Oct. 7, 2023 — Jan. 1, 2024.

TASTE OF ATLANTA PRESENTS GRAND TASTING MIDTOWN ON OCTOBER 19 AT THE EPICUREAN HOTEL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/5/23

The Ultimate Eatertainment Experience Takes Over the Epicurean Hotel Atlanta

Thursday, October 19 at The Epicurean Hotel

Tickets to Taste of Atlanta’s final event of the year, Grand Tasting Midtown, can be purchased at Midtown.TasteofAtlanta.com.


Mark your calendars and get ready to sip, savor, mix and mingle your way through Atlanta’s culinary diverse and impressively-unique food scene at Taste of Atlanta’s premiere food & beverage tasting experience–Grand Tasting Midtown on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Epicurean Hotel Atlanta (1117 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309). The Grand Tasting will entice foodies from all around Atlanta to experience the vast gastronomic offerings showcasing Midtown Atlanta’s finest restaurants, chefs, and bakeries. For one night only, the Grand Tasting will have all you can eat and drink from 6-10 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and from 7-10 p.m. admission for General Admission ticket buyers. For foodies
21+ the ticket provides an unbeatable array of the area’s best restaurants presenting delicious tastes along with beer, wine, and cocktail tastings to pair.

Tickets for Grand Tasting Midtown are all-inclusive, providing an all-access pass to unlimited food and drink tastings. General Admission and VIP Tickets can be purchased at Midtown.TasteofAtlanta.com or Here. VIP ticket holders get early access to the event from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., special cooking demos and cocktail tasting classes and VIP goody bag (one per
household) and are $125 per ticket. General admission is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and tickets are $95 per person. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended as tickets typically sell out prior to the event. Group ticket packages are also available at an exclusive special rate, contact Tickets@TasteofAtlanta.com to inquire.

GRAND TASTING HIGHLIGHTS
 Unlimited bites from Atlanta’s best restaurants
 Discover new restaurants and revisit neighborhood favorites
 Sample dozens of innovative cocktails, wines, and beers
 Special Cooking demo and cocktail tasting classes
 Meet top chefs up close and personal
 Immersive entertainment including live music by The Geek Squad, a caricature artist, and electric violinist
 Vote for the “best taste, “best beverage” and “best dessert” of the evening
 Giveback to Atlanta-area nonprofit partners


GRAND TASTING TICKET OPTIONS
VIP TICKET: $125.00 (plus tax and fees)
 Early VIP Entry 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
 Exclusive Swag Bag (limit one per household)
 Limited VIP Tickets Available
 Special Cooking demo and cocktail tasting classes


GENERAL ADMISSION: $95.00 (plus tax & fees)
 Entry 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
 Enjoy unlimited bites from Midtown’s best restaurants and chefs
 Meet the chefs up close and personal
 Unlimited wine, beer & cocktail tastings
 Live music and special entertainment


Event goers will eat their music-loving hearts out with live tunes from an electric violinist and popular Atlanta band, The Geek Squad, a lively, energetic, get-up-and-dance band, performing all the best Motown, jazz, funk, hip-hop, and Top 40 Hits. In addition to musical talent, Grand Tasting Midtown features one jam-packed evening of other captivating entertainment including live culinary demonstrations by some of Midtown’s rockstar chefs and mixologists, a caricature
artist, a 360-photo booth, and more!

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
 Alici Oyster Bar
 Aveline
 BK Lobster
 Botica
 Farm Burger
 Hartley
 Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles
 LaRayia’s Bodega
 LowCountry Steak
 Lure
 Mukja Koren Fried Chicken
 New Realm Brewing Company
 Nine Mile Station
 Nowak’s Restaurant
 Poke Burri
 Ponko Chicken
 Pretty Little Tacos
 Reverence at Epicurean Hotel
 Smoq’n Hot Grill
 Sukoshi
 Sweet Cheats Bakery & Coffee Shop
 Tandoori Pizza and Wing Co.
 Tiny Lou’s
 Umbrella Bar
 Yay! Beignet & Bistro