Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/18/18

Friday, September 7th through Saturday, September 8th

The Fairmont

Tickets Now Available HERE

 

ATLANTA – With two-parts education and one-part revolution, Wine Riot has reinvented “wine tasting” for the Millennial consumer through its entertaining and interactive wine events and is pleased to announce its 2018 schedule, which will include the addition of Atlanta and Austin to its multi-city schedule.  Designed for the thirsty and curious Millennial consumer, Wine Riot aims to change the often-intimidating nature of wine and wine tasting into an entertaining and educational experience, while also helping wine brands connect with this important consumer segment. Each Wine Riot event taps into the Millennial consumer’s sense of adventure and desire to try new things by providing opportunities to interact with wines from around the globe.

 

EDUCATION: Bubbles, Crash Courses and Siplomas

Education is important, and Wine Riot makes learning wine a lot of fun through a few key activities:

 

• Wine 101 interactive tastings focused on wine categories – Old World v. New World, Young v. Mature and Oaked v. Unoaked.
• Crash Courses 20-minute seminars on a particular wine subject via a compare and contrast tasting.
• Regional & Varietal Booth an interactive tasting tour through 10 key wine regions around the world, showing how terroir, climate and production impact flavor and wine characteristics.
• The Bubble Bar a full-range of sparkling wine, including Cava, Prosecco, American Sparkling, Crémant, Rosé, Sekt and Champagne.
• Siploma a trivia-style program that allows attendees to test their wine knowledge, earning points and advancing through three degrees (Rioter, Connoisseur and Junior Somm) with Siploma levels displayed on wine glasses like merit badges.

 

“Through Wine Riot, we want to create a new wine language and adventure for Millennials. At the same time, we want to be a catalyst for brands to connect with this important consumer segment through education, one-on-one engagement and a lot of fun,” said Richard Stoppard, CEO, Wine Riot.

 

As the presenting sponsors, American Express and Delta Air Lines will host wine garden lounges in Atlanta, Austin, Boston and New York, available exclusively to Delta SkyMiles® American Express Card Members. Card Members can also enjoy early access to Wine Riot events and 15 percent off of their ticket when they purchase using the Card Member Promo code. To continue the #DeltaAmexPerks philanthropy efforts, Delta and American Express will make a joint donation to disaster relief equal to the total amount paid for tickets purchased using the Card Member Promo code, up to $20,000.

Sessions are $65 each.

 

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/12/18

‘TASTE OF TERRA MADRE’ COLLABORATIVE DINNER & SILENT AUCTION ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 23^RD

Participating Chefs Include:

Andrew Cacioppo – Brezza Cucina

Jessica Gamble – KR SteakBar

Michael Patrick – Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante

Jamie Adams – Il Giallo Osteria & Bar

Benefits Slow Food Atlanta’s Sponsored Delegates Attending Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2018 – the Biennial Slow Food Event in Turin, Italy

 

Brezza Cucina, Chef Jonathan Waxman’s restaurant and bar inside Ponce City Market, will host ‘Taste of Terra Madre’ on Thursday, August 23rd, an event to benefit Slow Food Atlanta’s sponsored delegates attending Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2018. The collaborative dinner and silent auction connects four of the city’s most talented Italian-trained chefs, including Andrew Cacioppo of Brezza Cucina, Jessica Gamble of KR SteakBar, Michael Patrick of Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante and Jamie Adams of Il Giallo Osteria & Bar, for an evening around slow food.

 

Made up of small-scale farmers, herders, fishers, artisans and cooks from across the globe, the Terra Madre network takes care of the earth, sea and natural resources, and represents a sustainable model of agriculture. Since 2004, Slow Food has promoted Terra Madre, and this year, Slow Food International has selected 14 sponsored delegates from Slow Food Atlanta to represent the city at Terra Madre Salone Del Gusto  2018, a biennial Slow Food event bringing together 7,000 international farmers, producers, activists, educators, chefs, communities and visitors from 160 countries to celebrate good, clean and fair food.

 

At Taste of Terra Madre, guests will mingle over hors d’oeuvres, wine and Negroni cocktails while bidding on silent auction items including a MiniMax Big Green Egg, a Blue Ridge, Georgia getaway, a Georgia Grown Gift Basket and more. Following, guests will be invited to sit at communal tables for a four-course, family-style dinner with wine pairings curated by the participating chefs and Brezza Cucina’s Beverage Director Don Pirone. Local Farmers attending the international gathering of Terra Madre in Turin, Italy, will provide select produce for the dinner.

 

Tickets to attend are $78 per person (including tax and gratuity) and can be purchased here. Seating is limited.

 

ABOUT TERRA MADRE

Slow Food Atlanta has 14 Sponsored Delegates that were selected by Slow Food International to attend this years prestigious event. The small-scale farmers, herders, fishers, artisans and cooks of the Terra Madre network take care of the earth, the sea and our natural resources, and represent a sustainable model of agriculture. Nourishing the planet in harmony with nature and maintaining the fertility of the soil, they are the guardians of biodiversity and community well-being. Since 2004, Slow Food has promoted Terra Madre, a network of food communities rich in inspiration and solutions, spread across 170 countries of the globe. These food communities demonstrate that an alternative to intensive agriculture is possible, a model which is kind, delicate and respectful of the earth and the heritage of thousands of years of traditional knowledge.

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/30/18

Enjoy an afternoon of food, fellowship, and charity

to benefit Georgia’s food-insecure population.
 

 

ATLANTA, GA — Wholesome Wave Georgia returns with their 9^th annual Southern Chefs Potluck on Sunday, September 16, 2018 for the final year at the pastoral grounds at the Inn at Serenbe. This event will bring together guests for an exclusive, intimate afternoon of food, fellowship, and charity. A favorite among the Atlanta food community, Southern Chefs Potluck invites some of the city’s most highly-regarded chefs like Steven Satterfield, Asha Gomez, and more to mingle with guests and enjoy a casual Sunday supper in a beautiful open-air pavilion to support Wholesome Wave Georgia.

 

WHEN:

Sunday, September 16, 2018

3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

 

WHERE:

The Inn at Serenbe

10950 Hutcheson Ferry Road

Palmetto, GA 30268

 

Each chef will contribute a family-style side dish for dinner that compliments a main dish to be served along with homemade pickles, relishes, and desserts to be shared. The event will also feature local beer, wine, and cocktails created and served by renowned mixologists and a live auction with one-of-a-kind chef experiences and a guest auctioneer.

 

In addition to the delicious food provided at the potluck, Wholesome Wave Georgia will offer a VIP pre-party hosted by Steven Satterfield and Asha Gomez. The VIP kick-off party will be held at the Inn at Serenbe with live music, cocktails, and small appetizers.

 

 

Tickets are $175 for general admission, $300 for VIP admission, and $600 for a VIP admission package for two. Last year, Southern Chefs Potluck raised more than $146,000 in support of Wholesome Wave Georgia’s mission to increase access to fresh, healthy, and locally-grown food for all Georgians.

 

All proceeds benefit Wholesome Wave Georgia’s two core programs: Georgia Fresh for Less™ (GF4L) and the Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Program® (FVRx). Georgia Fresh for Less matches dollar- for-dollar what EBT/Food Stamps consumers spend at their local farmers markets to encourage healthy and affordable eating habits. The statewide program serves more than 10,000 families per year across more than 41 counties and features a network of 62 farmers markets in both rural and urban communities. The Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program creates affordable access to fruits and vegetables by partnering with fresh food and healthcare providers to write healthy eating prescriptions for families with diet-related illnesses. The FVRx Program operates at four sites across the state and redeemed over $66,000 worth of fruit and vegetable incentives in 2017.

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/25/18

PEACH FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL LINEUP FOR SECOND ANNUAL CELEBRATION

ON JULY 29 IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA – A GOOD FOOD FESTIVAL

 

Proceeds to benefit local and national agriculture through Piggy Bank

 

ATLANTA, GA  — The second annual PeachFest (www.peachfest.org) celebration will open its doors Sunday, July 29 from 4-7 p.m. for general admission (3 p.m. for VIP guests). FlatironCity (Fairlie-Poplar) will once again host 65 food artisans, pastry chefs, and barkeeps all collaborating around a food or beverage offering based on peaches to bring culinary innovation for nearly 1,000 attendees.

 

“After two years (2016, 2017) of unseasonably warm spring months bringing us devastating harvests, Peach farming has finally flourished this year. While we celebrate this change for the better, we must also remember to be grateful for our farmers,” says Brady Lowe, Volunteer Director of Piggy Bank. “Without hands in the dirt, we would never see food on our plates and that’s what PeachFest is all about.”

 

With a booming peach season and an extraordinary list of participating chefs, the festival is determined to raise awareness for Piggy Bank, a start-up farm in Missouri devoted to supporting new family farms and providing aid to those facing disaster (fire, flood and disease), and causes dedicated to growing interest in young farmers to take up the art of growing food. With the average age of a U.S. farmer approaching 60, we are launching a “Grow a Farmer” initiative that will help young aspiring agrarians find apprenticeships and opportunities. In an effort to bring education to the forefront our friends Judd Foster of South of Heaven BBQ alongside Steven Lingenfelter will present an edible discussion and side by side breed tasting of heritage breed pigs on the culinary stage with farmers Jon Jackson of Comfort Farms (Mulefoot), Charlotte Swancy of Riverview Farms (Berkshire), and Marc Mousseau of Hamthropolgy (Ossabaw) followed by a butcher demo with Rusty Bowers of Pine Street Market.

 

The festival boasts an impressive roster of top local chefs include Andre Gomez of Porch Light Latin Kitchen, Julio Delgado of New Realm Brewing Company, Hector Santiago of El Super Pan, Jose Mendin of Pubbelly Miami, Archna Malhorta Becker of Bhojanic, Chad Clevenger of Alma Cocina, Elodie Westover of Golden Eagle and Muchacho, Joy Jessup and Rebecca Weil of Sugar Spun Fun, Lasheeda Perry of Bar Margot at Four Seasons Atlanta, Paul Westin of Rathbun’s, Kristia Paz of One Eared Stag, Drew Van Leuvan of Seven Lamps, Charmaine Enslin of Pouch Pies, Rebecca Williamson of Holmsted Fines Chutney, Mykel Burkhart of Miller Union, Derrick Green of APRON at Solis Two Porsche Drive, Nate Singer of Carter Country Meats, Michael Yang of Char Korean BBQ and Grill, Richard Bradford of True Fare, Matt Marcus of Watershed, Nick Leahy of Aix, and Jeb Aldrich of Tiny Lou’s at Hotel Claremont, Ramesh Kaduru of The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta, Terry Koval and Stevenson Rosslow of Wrecking Bar, Hudson Rouse of Rising Son, Marc and Lydia Mousseau of Hamthropolgy, David Larkworthy of Five Seasons Brewing, Bob and Leslie Lewis of Southern Crust.

 

The cost of attendance is $60 for General Admission and $100 for VIPs. With each ticket, attendees enjoy ethically and responsibly sourced peach inspired dishes with a variety of beverages from local craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries, all created by some of Georgia’s most forward thinking food and drink leaders. To purchase tickets, visit www.peachfest.org or Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/2lF7V7m.

 

Eight of the Atlanta’s best barkeeps will be competing in the “Peach Punch Royale” featuring bourbon from Breckenridge Distillery. Those serving up peach inspired bourbon punches include Stephanie Heggood of Brezza Cucina, Jose Pereiro of Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar, Bobby Gover of The Mercury, Iván Goitía of Himitsu, Parris Emon Broadus of Chicken + Beer, Kelsey Kenny of The Painted Duck, Dylan Ogozelec and Rori Robinson of The Painted Pin.

 

Rounding out the all-inclusive premium food and beverage experience are this year’s partners including a stunning lineup of sponsors including “The Peach Stand” presented by the Georgia Peach Association and Pearson Farm, Turnip Truck, King of Pops, Pouch Pies, True Fare, FlatironCity, Peachtree Center, Bulleit Bourbon, Westland Distillery, Flor de Cana Rum, Breckenridge Distillery, Creature Comforts Brewing Co., Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co, Simple Man Distillery, Wrecking Bar, Rioja Wines, From the Earth Brewing, DRY Sparkling, Topo Chico, Holmsted Fines, Joel & Granot Real Estate, Royal Oak Charcoal, Georgia Peach Association, Genuine Georgia, Pearson Farm, RC Carter Meat, Niceland Sustainable Seafood, Revolution Doughnuts, Georgia Farmers Market Association, Luxury Exposure Magazine, Aglanta, Turnip Truck, Staffing911, Impress Events, soofa, Gourmet Foods International, M2 Public Relations, Central Atlanta Progress, Invest Atlanta, True North Salmon, Cooke Seafood. Found under the tree canopy at Broad Street NW and Poplar Street NW, FlatironCity is the perfect PeachFest location. Coming to a point with The Flatiron Building – Atlanta’s oldest standing skyscraper – FlatironCity is a local historic landmark that radiates decades of Atlantan lifestyle and culture.