SPOTLIGHTING CUISINE, CULTURE + COMMUNITY

ATLANTA – Centrally located in Midtown Atlanta, the seventh annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival will bring together more than 180 chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, and pit-masters from Texas to the District of Columbia June 1 – 4 at the Loews Atlanta Hotel. Through in-depth Learning Experiences, all-you-can indulge Tasting Tents, distinct Dinners and Events, and a talented Advisory Council, the four-day event provides guests with countless ways to know the South.

 

Refined Learning Experiences

From the fervent novice to the well-seasoned food and drink devotee, the Festival’s Learning Experiences create the opportunity to relish in specific topics like the Southern breakfast and brunch, street food culture from Southern regions around the world, and quintessentially southern ingredients like peanuts and swamp cabbage. Specific classes include Rare Breeds: Part II in which guests explore rare and limited-quantity bourbons while pairing them with equally special country hams. 82 Turns 35 schools Festival-goers on a rare selection of 1982 Premiere Cru Bordeaux wines, a year many experts regard as the greatest vintage of modern times. Learning Experiences range in size from 40 – 150 people and include technique laboratories, pairing sessions, tasting seminars, and panel discussions plus increased time between classes giving guests more opportunities to connect with talent after class.

 

Tailored Tasting Tents

After a successful relocation last year, Piedmont Park’s Greensward Promenade will once again provide the perfect backdrop for the Tasting Tents, which will now take place on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon. The Tasting Tents will continue to take guests on a culinary journey through the region but with added emphasis on hometown favorites, including bakeries, butcher shops, gas station cuisine, distilleries, craft brewers and other Southern purveyors. Tasting Tents will also feature Sommelier wine lounges, a cocktail garden, live music, and interactive food and beverage pairing areas.

 

Distinct Dinners and Events

Themed parties, intimate chef dinners, wine lunches, and Sunday brunch make up the rest of the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival weekend. Educational and delicious, the Festival’s dinners and events continue to take guests deep into the food and drink traditions of the South. Kicking off the 2017 Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is a Louisiana Lunch on Friday afternoon where Festival-goers are invited to celebrate the food and beverage traditions of The Creole State ending the lunch with a traditional Louisiana-style Second Line down Peachtree Street to the Loews. Sunday Brunch will take on a new vibe and a new aesthetic this year as Festival partners, Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) host a Designer Diner themed event. From the greasy spoon favorites to fine dining, brunch will stand out in designer-built vignettes at ADAC, highlighting the most delicious meal in America and its own flavor in the South with traditional comfort foods and international twists.

 

Esteemed Advisory Council

From haute cuisine to hot chicken, the highly-regarded Festival programming is curated by the Festival’s esteemed Advisory Council of 91 award-winning Southern food and beverage professionals. The illustrious group of chefs, Master Sommeliers, and barkeeps brings individualized experience from across the Southern region and a no-holds-barred attitude to sharing their craft. This combination encourages the Council to dig deeper into tried-and-true southern traditions while exploring up-and-coming innovative culinary movements.

 

“What makes Atlanta Food & Wine Festival unlike any other event in the country is the opportunity for attendees to learn the heritage of Southern cuisine from extraordinarily talented professionals,” said Festival Co-Founder Dominque Love. “Our passion is bringing together food enthusiasts, chefs, and beverage experts for a decadent weekend eating, drinking and celebrating the South.”

 

Through the ticket packages, food lovers can customize their Atlanta Food & Wine Festival experience by making it an afternoon, a day or a full weekend experience!

 

Individual Tasting Tent Pass – Designed to take guests on an epicurean journey through the South, the Festival’s Tasting Tents are not the typical Festival tasting experience.  The all-you-can-indulge layout allows guests the opportunity to eat, drink and explore the region’s top food and drink products and chef creations while also celebrating international influences that have shaped our region. $85 per ticket advance purchase ($100 per ticket after April 7)

Day Pass – Day Passes are ideal for curious food and beverage enthusiasts who want to eat, drink, and learn. They include access to Learning Experiences, the Festival Tasting Tents, and class intermission sips and snacks. Friday-only includes access to the Creole State of Mind lunch on Friday. Day Pass holders also receive a Festival gift bag. $150 per ticket advance purchase ($175 per ticket after April 7)

Weekend Pass – If one day isn’t enough (and when it comes to Southern food and drink, one day is never enough!), the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival offers Weekend Passes for guests looking to expand their tastes and minds. Weekend Pass holders will experience Destination Delicious kick-off party on Thursday evening; Creole State of Mind lunch on Friday; Learning Experiences on Friday and Saturday with class intermission sips and snacks; Tasting Tents each day; and Designer Diner Sunday Brunch at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC). Weekend Pass holders also receive a Festival gift bag. $370 per ticket advance purchase ($435 per ticket after April 7)

 

Connoisseur Experience – Created for the serious food and drink lover who wants the best the Festival has to offer, the Connoisseur Day and Weekend Passes are the perfect indulgence.  Connoisseur pass holders will enjoy unique benefits, including access to the exclusive Connoisseur Lounge, which is a favorite gathering spot for the Festival’s Advisory Council and features breakfast, food, and beverage service throughout the day by award-winning talent. The Connoisseur Experience also includes access to Connoisseur-only classes; priority seating at Connoisseur Dinner Series events that are curated by Matt Lee and Ted Lee; Connoisseur Wine Lunch; Masterclasses; fast-track entrance into the Festival Tasting Tents, and a Connoisseur hospitality area in the Tents. The Connoisseur Day pass includes one dinner and the Connoisseur weekend pass includes three dinners.  All Connoisseurs have access to general classes and the Festival tasting tents, and will receive a Connoisseur Gift Bag. $500 – $1,500 per ticket advance purchase ($600 – $1,800 per ticket after April 7)

 

Dinners & Evening Events – The Festival experience continues into the evenings as chef’s, sommeliers, and mixologists come together to curate dinners and signature parties for guests. The Dinners and Events are located throughout the city at private homes, restaurants, and unique Atlanta venues and are designed to showcase the South in unique and intimate atmospheres. $55 – $225 per person, per dinner/event

 

Masterclasses – For the most devoted food and beverage lover, the Festival’s Masterclasses take participants on a two-hour exploration of a specific topic. The 2017 Masterclasses include:

Rare Breeds: Part II – Friday, June 2 ($250 per ticket) – an exploration of rare and limited-quantity bourbons, paired with equally special country ham hosted by award-winning chef Sean Brock and bourbon distillers Drew Kulsveen, Willett Family Estate single barrel bourbon, and Preston Van Winkle, Old Rip Van Winkle.

82 Turns 35 – Saturday, June 3 ($850 per ticket) – a celebration of the famous 1982 Bordeaux vintage with tastings of rare selection of 1982 Premiere Cru Bordeaux wines with impeccable provenance: Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Latour, and Chateau Mouton Rothschild.

Raw to Real: Convergence of Food, Style & Southern Hospitality – Saturday, June 3 ($100) – a happy hour and class focused on removing distraction from a delicious meal or a beautifully set table, and focusing solely on the simple – raw – elements that go into them, from the vegetables on the plate, to the clay vessel they are served on, to the hand stitched apron you are wearing.

 

Tickets are on sale now. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.atlfoodandwinefestival.com.

 

About Atlanta Food & Wine Festival

Launched in 2010, by Atlanta entrepreneurs Dominique Love and Elizabeth Feichter, the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is a four-day culinary experience dedicated to shining an international spotlight on the rich food and beverage traditions of the South from Texas to the District of Columbia. With an Advisory Council of 91 award-winning talent from 13 Southern states and the District of Columbia, the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is one part conference and one part party, offering carefully-crafted programs and events to entertain and educate consumers about Southern food and drink.  The Festival also celebrates the flavors of other Southern regions around the globe including Southern Europe, South Africa, South America, Southern Hemisphere (Australia and New Zealand) and South-of-the-Border for Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Caribbean. The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is a member of the IWSC Group North America’s portfolio of events.  Atlanta Food & Wine Festival returns to Midtown Atlanta Thursday, June 1 – Sunday, June 4, 2017. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.atlfoodandwinefestival.com. Follow Atlanta Food & Wine Festival on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  #KnowTheSouth #AFWF17

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/16/17

Drink Specials, Live Music, Photo Booth and More!

 

 Saturday, May 20, 2017 Beginning at 12 p.m.

Atlanta, Georgia – Hampton + Hudson, a go-to haunt located in Inman Park, is hosting an all-day, outdoor bash on Saturday, May 20, 2017 in honor of its one-year anniversary. Pulling out all the stops for what will prove to be an unforgettable afternoon, Hampton + Hudson will have live music, outdoor games, craft beer and cocktail specials, a photo booth and more from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Revelers can relax on the expanded, dog-friendly patio while sipping $5 Tito’s cocktails and $2 SweetWater 420 and enjoying a live music performance by Tray Dahl & The Jug Time Band. Party-goers are also invited to enjoy complimentary passed appetizers from 1 to 2 p.m. and can spend the afternoon challenging each other to games of ping pong, life-sized Jenga, cornhole, and foosball.  In the spirit of spring, Old Fourth Ward favorite, Flower Bar, will be on hand selling fresh flower crowns throughout the day.  For those looking for an elevated experience, a limited number of VIP tickets are available and include a branded Hampton + Hudson hat, koozie, a limited edition stainless steel cup, two beer tickets and one meal ticket. VIP tickets are $50 and available for purchase at www.hamptonandhudson.com.

WHAT:            

Hampton + Hudson’s One-Year Anniversary Party

WHEN:    

Saturday, May 20, 2017

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE:    

Hampton + Hudson
299 N. Highland Ave., Unit L

Atlanta, GA 30307

COST:

Free to attend with purchase of drink or food.

VIP Tickets are $50 and available for purchase at www.hamptonandhudson.com.

 

 

ABOUT HAMPTON + HUDSON:

Restaurateurs Billy and Jenn Streck opened their first solo concept, Hampton + Hudson, a community-driven bar and restaurant, in Inman Park in May of 2016.  Together the two are created a distinct neighborhood bar and restaurant that focuses on the overall experience redefines how diners look at pub food and feature a well-rounded bar program.  The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Savannah Sasser, a celebrated chef, and butcher, who brings a wealth of experience to one of Atlanta’s hottest haunts. Sasser is also a Georgia Crown Chef and an active member of the La Dames d’Escoffier International Atlanta Chapter.  The 3,500-square foot space boasts a mezzanine, large, central bar, private dining areas and an intimate outdoor patio.  Hampton + Hudson is located in Inman Park at 299 N. Highland Ave., Unit L, Atlanta, GA 30307. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to midnight. For more on Hampton + Hudson, visit www.hamptonandhudson.com. Stay connected on Twitter at @_HamptonHudson and on Instagram at @HamptonHudson and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hamptonandhudson.

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/7/17

Sneak Peek of This Year’s Fire of the Fourth Festival, DJ Psycho, Cocktails, Coffee and More 

 

Wednesday, May 10, 2017 from 7 to 9 p.m. 

 

Atlanta, Georgia –  Condesa, a local cafe, espresso bar and drink shop, is hosting Spring Blaze – a patio kickoff party on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at its Old Fourth Ward location.  With sweeping views of Downtown Atlanta as a backdrop and DJ Psycho providing the tunes for the evening, guests are invited to mix and mingle on the renovated patio while being the first to get a sneak peek of what’s to come at this year’s Fire in the Fourth festival.  Beginning at 7 p.m., the event is free to attend with purchase of food, coffee or cocktails. 20% of alcohol sales will be donated to the Old Fourth Ward Business Association’s beautification and public safety initiatives.  For more information visit www.condesacoffee.com.

 

Spring Blaze attendees will also have the opportunity to be entered to win VIP tickets to this year’s Fire in the Fourth festival set for Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 3 to 11 p.m. Hailing the historic Great Atlanta Fire of 1917, which burned over 50 city blocks in the Old Fourth Ward, this year’s fête will celebrate with a never-before-seen interactive installation of the 100-year history of Boulevard. The festival features blazing main stage music performances, fiery theatre performances, and a diverse offering of live, local musicians, dancers, visuals artists, circus performers and more. All proceeds from Fire in the Fourth will benefit the Old Fourth Ward Business Association’s beautification and public safety initiatives.  For more information including the full list of attractions and/or to purchase VIP tickets, please visit www.fireinthe4th.com.

  

WHAT:            

Condesa’s Spring Blaze Patio Party 

WHEN:           

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

7 to 9 p.m.

WHERE:      

480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave, Suite 100

Atlanta, GA 30312

 

EVENT LINK:

www.facebook.com/events/1296254687077716/

 

PARKING:

Parking is available along the street on John Wesley Dobbs, on Cain St. across the street or in the free Tribute Lofts parking deck.

 

CONTACT:    

For more information, please visit www.condesacoffee.com or call 404.524.5054.

 

 

ABOUT CONDESA:

A welcoming third wave coffee shop with two Atlanta locations, Condesa is passionate about the details and prides itself on hospitality and quality.  Located in Historic Downtown Atlanta and the Old Fourth Ward, Condesa features Counter Culture Coffee, Rishi Tea and sources the finest organic ingredients for its rotating menu of small plates.  Those looking to imbibe can head to the Old Fourth Ward location for an array of signature cocktails, local brews and hand-selected wines. Condesa in the Old Fourth Ward is located in the Tribute Lofts on the corner of Boulevard and Freedom Parkway at 480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave, Set 100 Atlanta, GA 30312.  The Downtown location can be found in newly rehabilitated and award-winning historic Atlanta Daily World building on Auburn Avenue on the Atlanta Street car route at 145 Auburn Ave Ste. A, Atlanta, GA 30303. For more information, call the Old Fourth Ward location at 404.524.5054 or the Downtown location at 678.515.0899, or visit, www.condesacoffee.com.

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/1/17

Cocktails, Derby Inspired Bites, Live Music, Photo Booth, Prizes and Much More

 

Saturday, May 6^th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 

Atlanta, Georgia – And they’re off! Head to The Brasserie and Neighborhood Café at PARISH on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for Atlanta’s most authentic Derby Day party.  Revelers are invited to don their best bow ties, seersucker, spring dresses and fanciest hats because PARISH is transforming the restaurant and patio into Churchill Downs for an unforgettable viewing party. Guests can place their bets as they enjoy live music and sip on mint juleps and nosh on Derby-inspired bites. Before watching the horses run for roses, party goers can strike a pose in the interactive photo booth and enter for the chance to win prizes for the best hat, best dressed and more.

 

Executive Chef Stuart Tracy is pulling out all the stops for what promises to be an unforgettable party. Derby-inspired bites feature his spin on traditional favorites and include  Miniature Hot Brown Sandwiches; Kentucky Country Ham Biscuits with Sorghum and Creole Mustard; Pickled Shrimp; PARISH Fried Chicken; Asparagus and Fontina Gougèrese; Tomato Pie; Kentucky Derby Pie and more. Imbibers will be treated a complimentary classic Mint Julep and can also explore a specialty menu featuring Parish Oaks Lily, Fourth Ward Julep, Single Barrel Saturday; and ATL Derby Tea cocktails.

 

Tickets are $30 per person and include a classic Four Roses mint julep, fare and the world’s largest G.H. Mumm champagne toast. Tax and gratuity is not included. For tickets and more information, call PARISH at 404.681.4434.

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 4/12/17

Patio Party on the BeltLine with Live Music, a Backyard BBQ, Oyster Roast, Cold Brews and More

 

Saturday, April 15, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Atlanta, Georgia – TWO urban licks and Creature Comforts are hosting an all-day bash to celebrate patio season on Saturday, April 15, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Conveniently located in the Old Fourth Ward on the Atlanta BeltLine, revelers are invited to enjoy live music, a backyard BBQ and oyster roast courtesy of Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi on TWO’s expansive patio.  Creature Comforts Brewing Company will also be on hand serving favorite craft brews from their portfolio including the newly released Cosmik Debris, Tropicália, Bibo Pilsner, and Athena. The event is free to attend with purchase of food and/or beverage.
WHAT:           

TWO urban licks and Creature Comforts Patio Party

WHEN:

Saturday, April 15, 2017

All Day, beginning at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE:

820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE

Atlanta, GA 30306
CONTACT:    

For more information visit TWO urban licks at www.twourbanlicks.com.

CONNECT:

Facebook: Facebook.com/TWOurbanlicks

Twitter and Instagram: @twourbanlicks
About TWO urban licks:
TWO urban licks has been heating up the Atlanta restaurant scene with its “Fiery American Cooking” since opening in the fall of 2004. The one-of-kind experience has won over the Atlanta dining scene making it one of the city’s busiest restaurants on a nightly basis. TWO has garnered an abundance of local and national accolades including Conde Nast Traveler’s “Hot List”, Bon Appetit’s “Hot 50 Tables” and one of Rachael Ray’s “favorite restaurants” in the country as told to InStyle Magazine. Nominated year after year as “Best Restaurant Scene” and “Best Place to Take an Out of Towner”, it is no wonder that guests keep coming back for more. Located at 820 Ralph McGill Boulevard in Atlanta, Ga., TWO serves dinner seven nights per week and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. They also feature live blues Wednesday through Saturday. For reservations and more information, call 404.522.4622 or visit twourbanlicks.com. Stay connected on Instagram and Twitter at @twourbanlicks and on Facebook at Facebook.com/TWOurbanlicks.