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UPCOMING FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS AT CASA NUOVA AND CORK AND GLASS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/29/26

An Evening of French & Italian Wines with Mary Taylor
Saturday, October 3 | Cork & Glass

Cork & Glass will welcome Mary Taylor for a special evening exploring wines from France and Italy, paired with a multi-course dinner catered by Casa Nuova. The evening begins with a special wine tasting from 4–6 p.m., featuring selections from France, Italy and Spain, followed by dinner and conversation with Mary Taylor at 7:30 p.m.

The dinner includes pairings such as Fleurie with roasted pepper and garlic soup, Valtellina with beef and pork meatballs over creamy polenta, I Buongiorno Negroamaro with chicken rollatini, and Bordeaux Blanc with artisanal cheese and Key Lime Pie.

RSVP

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Fall in Love with Espresso Martinis
Wednesday, October 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Casa Nuova

Casa Nuova is hosting a fun fall evening dedicated to the Espresso Martini, featuring three cocktails, light bites and plenty of time to mingle and celebrate the season. Tickets are $45 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

RSVP

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Trinchero Pop-Up Tasting Wednesday, October 21 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Cork & Glass will welcome Natasha Telfer of Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits for a special pop-up tasting featuring a lineup of wines from the Trinchero portfolio, with a focus on its Spanish selections. Guests can stop by, taste through the wines and learn more about the portfolio directly from Natasha. No RSVP or fee is required.

Halloween Costume Party Wednesday, October 28 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Cork & Glass is getting into the Halloween spirit with a costume party featuring a complimentary tasting of Frank Family Wines. Costumes are encouraged, with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, as well as Best Costume.

An Exclusive Wine Dinner with the Hedges Family Estate Owners at Cork & Glass

Join us Tuesday, October 20, at 7 PM at Cork and Glass for an unforgettable evening with the owners of Hedges Family Estate, joining us all the way from Washington State’s renowned Red Mountain AVA!

Experience four exceptional wines paired with a delicious Italian-inspired dinner catered by Casa Nuova. From elegant white blends to bold, expressive Cabernets, discover the wines and stories behind this incredible family-owned winery.

WELCOME WINE

Mars & Rous Le Blanc Descendants Liégeois — Red Mountain White Blend

FIRST COURSE

Three Vineyards Red Blend

Roasted Eggplant Rollatini

SECOND COURSE

Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Braised Beef Ravioli

MAIN COURSE

Le Haut Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon

Petit NY Strip • Roasted Veggies

DESSERT

Dark Chocolate Crème Brûlée

$99 per person | Limited seating | Reservations required

Hosted inside Cork & Glass! Tasting prior from 5:30-6:30PM

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TBB 122 ALPHARETTA SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER EVENTS 2026

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/22/26

Three upcoming events at TBB 122 in Alpharetta

Turning Survival Into Support Sept. 20–27
After surviving a brain aneurysm in 2025 and spending time in the Neuro ICU at Wellstar North Fulton, Michele knows firsthand that recovery doesn’t end when you leave the hospital. During Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, TBB 122 is partnering with Rehab and Beyond, a Georgia nonprofit providing free rehabilitation and support to low-income, uninsured and underinsured stroke and brain injury survivors. From Sept. 20–27, TBB 122 will donate a percentage of all sales to Rehab and Beyond, with guests also able to make an additional donation. Every coffee, lunch, dinner or takeout order can help support survivors on their road to recovery.

Naturally Sparkling: A Pét-Nat Experience Sept. 23
Explore the fun, fresh side of wine with five Pét-Nat and naturally sparkling wines paired with small bites. The tasting begins at 5:30 p.m. and is $45 per person. Reservations are required.

A Wine Journey Through Spain, Italy & France Oct. 7
At 5:30 p.m., guests can discover lesser-known European grape varieties through a five-wine tasting journey across Spain, Italy and France, paired with small bites. $45 per person. Reservations are required.

THE ART OF PAIRING RETURNS TO NAHM FINE THAI CUISINE

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/2/26

Chef Nahm Celebrates 20 Years of Hospitality, Artistry, and Connection with the Return of a Beloved Tasting Experience 

American Soils Thursday, July 9 at 6pm

Twenty years ago, Chef Nahm arrived in America with a dream to share the beauty, artistry, and culture of Thailand through food. Today, that dream has a name, a home, and twenty years of memories to show for it. 

As NAHM Fine Thai Cuisine (5310 Windward Pkwy W, Alpharetta, GA 30004) marks its twentieth anniversary, Chef Nahm has been awarded the Thai SELECT Two-Star designation by the Thai Ambassador one of the highest honors bestowed by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce to restaurants worldwide upholding the authenticity and integrity of Thai cuisine. 

The recognition doesn’t stop there. NAHM has also earned a Wine Spectator Award, the OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award, Atlanta’s Best 2024, and Best of North Atlanta 2024 a testament to twenty years of unwavering dedication to excellence. 

To mark the occasion, Chef Nahm is relaunching The Art of Pairing an immersive tasting series where exceptional wines, thoughtful pairings, and meaningful stories meet around the table. 

The season opens with American Soils on Thursday, July 9, at 6 pm. In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the evening travels coast to coast through the country’s most celebrated wine regions, with each pour guided by the team at Prime Wine & Spirits, Tim Stovall, Vas Sanchez, and Kevin O’Sullivan and complemented by tasting plates crafted by Chef Nahm. 

The evening also celebrates two collaborators whose American dreams mirror her own. Andrew Centofante of North American Sake Brewery turned a personal vision into reality handcrafting sake on American soil to share the beauty of Japanese brewing culture. His selection, Serenity, will be featured as a special pour. Joining him is Atlanta-based Yuri Miyoshi, Japanese calligraphy artist and Brand Ambassador for North American Sake Brewery, who brought her art to America and made it her own. Her presence adds a rare and beautiful layer to the evening. 

American Soils is ultimately a celebration of dreams realized in the kitchen, in the glass, and on the page. 

“For us, hospitality has always been about creating moments of connection,” says Chef Nahm. “The Art of Pairing allows us to bring people together through storytelling, flavor, and discovery to slow down, learn something new, and experience how thoughtfully chosen wines and food can transform an evening.” 

Tickets are $95 per person. For reservations, visit www.nahmfinethaicuisine.com.

CASA NUOVA COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY 2026

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 4/27/26

Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant Hosts Annual Community Block Party to

Thank Alpharetta for 28 Years of Support

Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant host its annual Community Block Party—a celebration of gratitude for 28 years of friendship, loyalty, and support from the Alpharetta community. This festive event is open to all and promises an afternoon full of joy, including a complimentary buffet, live music, family-friendly games, and so much more.

In addition to the festivities, the Block Party also serves a higher purpose: supporting ongoing efforts in the fight against pancreatic cancer, a cause close to the heart of Casa Nuova owner Maria Fundora, founder of the nonprofit Purple Pansies.

When:

Sunday, May 3rd

2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Rain or Shine

Where:

Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant

5670 Atlanta Hwy A1, Alpharetta, GA 30004

Why:

This annual gathering is more than just a party—it’s a heartfelt thank-you to the community that has become part of the Casa Nuova family. “Our customers are not just guests—they’re family,” says Maria Fundora. “This Block Party is our way of celebrating them and giving back to the people who have supported us since day one.”

A LOVE STORY IN TASTE: NAHM FINE THAI CUISINE CELEBRATES 19 YEARS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/10/25

Nahm Fine Thai Cuisine celebrates 19 years of artistry, culture, and connection — a month of gratitude, reflection, and shared love through food. 

There are places you go to eat, and then there are places that invite you to feel. For nineteen years, Nahm Fine Thai Cuisine has been that kind of place — the heartbeat of Alpharetta’s culinary community, where food is more than flavor and dining becomes an act of connection. 

Founded in 2006 by Chef Nahm Stamm, the restaurant began as a quiet dream — to share the beauty of Thai culture through the universal language of taste. What she created has become one of the region’s most enduring fine-dining destinations, known for its balance of elegance and ease, its devotion to artistry, and its unmistakable sense of soul. 

Nahm’s approach has always been rooted in something deeper than craft. It’s the way she moves through her kitchen with presence, the care woven into each plate, and the hospitality that feels less like service and more like love. Her restaurant has grown into a place of gathering — for date nights that linger late, for birthdays, for moments that deserve to be savored. 

In this month of gratitude, Nahm Fine Thai Cuisine celebrates nineteen years with “A Love Story in Taste,” a weeklong tasting experience from November 11 through November 18. The menu reflects nearly two decades of devotion — a journey of flavor and feeling, each course paired with hand-selected wines that honor the harmony of authentic Thai cuisine. To dine here is to experience the essence of Nahm — graceful, intentional, and quietly radiant. For nineteen years, she has built not just a restaurant, but a sanctuary — a place where people come to celebrate, to pause, and to be reminded that food, at its truest, is an expression of love. 

In a city that continues to evolve, Chef Nahm Stamm remains one of its constants — a woman whose artistry has defined a community’s sense of taste, and whose presence continues to remind guests that the most beautiful experiences are often the most heartfelt. 

TASTE OF ATLANTA PRESENTS GRAND TASTING ALPHARETTA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/20/25

Thursday, August 28, 2025

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Tickets on Sale Now

Get ready, Alpharetta! Taste of Atlanta is bringing the flavor, flair, and fun back for summer 2025 with Grand Tasting Alpharetta on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the ever-stylish The Hotel at Avalon, 9000 Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta, GA 30009. This exclusive, all-inclusive event will showcase a curated line-up of more than 20 of Alpharetta’s most talked-about restaurants, offering attendees a unique opportunity to indulge in local culinary bites, spirited sips, and energetic entertainment all in Alpharetta’s most premier destination.

Event Highlights:

  • All-Inclusive Tastings: Enjoy unlimited food and dessert tastings from Alpharetta’s top restaurants, featuring a diverse array of cuisines and signature dishes.
  • Beverage Experiences: Savor various wine, beer, craft cocktails, and nonalcoholic tastings curated to complement the evening’s culinary offerings.
  • Live Entertainment: Groove out with your fellow guests to a live band who are sure to create an energetic atmosphere throughout the evening.
  • Publix Cooking Stage: Local chefs and mixologists present live demonstrations for attendees

Ticket Information:

  • Become a Taste of Atlanta: Bite of News subscriber and automatically save $30 off of one General Admission ticket! Tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 18.
  • VIP Ticket $125Early entry at 6:00 PM includes a VIP Swag Bag (limit one per household), VIP seating area, all-inclusive food and dessert tastings, multiple bars featuring local beers, wine, and craft cocktail tastings, live chef and mixology demonstrations.
  • General Admission Ticket $95 Entry starts at 7:00 pm. All-inclusive food and dessert tastings, multiple bars featuring local beers, wine, and craft cocktail tastings, live chef and mixology demonstrations.

Participating Restaurants:

Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar, Colletta, Fogón and Lions, Foundation Social Eatery, Jinya Ramen Bar, Jim N Nicks BBQ, Melting Pot, Minnie Olivia Pizzeria, Nahm Fine Thai Cuisine, Oak, Ocean & Acre, Rumi’s Kitchen, Secreto Kitchen & Bar, Shake Shack, Snooze Alpharetta, Nothing Bundt Cakes and more!

Participating Sponsors:

Grand Tasting Alpharetta is made possible through the generous support and energy of our dedicated sponsors; The Hotel at Avalon, Publix, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, United BMW, Smart Water, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Society Insurance, Mary Dowling Whisky, Aperol, Fizzy Jane’s, Herb & Bloom, Altos Tequila, Absolut Vodka, Aplomo Tea, Solomon Brothers Jewelers, Deep Eddy Vodka, Lunazul Tequila, Jamaica tourism, Delta Vacations, Mate Beverage, Mom Water, Diplomático Rum, Savannah Distributing Company, Classic Tents & Events, and Prima Flyers.

This year, Grand Tasting Alpharetta has partnered with Second Helpings Atlanta, a nonprofit organization dedicated to diverting surplus food from landfills and delivering thousands of prepared meals weekly to those in need. Their mission to fight hunger and reduce food waste aligns with the values of the Grand Tasting event. A portion of the event proceeds will support their initiatives.

UPCOMING DECEMBER EVENTS AT CASA NUOVA AND CORK AND GLASS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 12/10/24

Here are the upcoming December events at Casa Nuova and Cork & Glass

At Cork & Glass

1. Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

  • Date: Wednesday, December 11th, 6:00–7:30 PM
  • Details: Complimentary wine tasting, prizes for the best ugly sweaters, and a festive evening celebrating the holiday spirit.

2. Rombauer Complimentary Wine Tasting

  • Date: Tuesday, December 12th, 4:00–6:00 PM
  • Details: Meet winemaker Joe Coughlin and enjoy tastings of Rombauer Vineyards wines, including their renowned Carneros Chardonnay and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

3. DOW’s Port Class

  • Date: Tuesday, December 17th, 6:00–7:30 PM
  • Details: A guided tasting experience with Pepe Fundora, featuring four exceptional Ports. Tickets: $40 per person.
  • Tickets here.

4. Scoops & Sips: Ice Cream & Wine Pairing Event

  • Date: Thursday, December 19th, 7:00 PM
  • Details: A unique pairing of handcrafted ice cream and wines. Tickets: $30 per person (21+ only).
  • Tickets here.

5. Cabernets Around the World Class

  • Date: Friday, December 20th, 6:00–7:30 PM
  • Details: Explore four distinct Cabernet Sauvignons with Sommelier Pepe Fundora. Tickets: $50 per person.
  • Tickets here.

At Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant

Christmas Take & Bakes

Make this Christmas extra special with Casa Nuova’s Christmas Take & Bakes 2024! Choose from delicious options like Lasagna, Chicken Francese, Sausage and Peppers, or Eggplant Parmigiana, and customize your meal with bonus add-ons such as appetizers (Antipasto, Meatballs, Shrimp Cocktail, and Extra Sauces) and decadent desserts (Ricotta Cheesecake, Chocolate Mousse Cake, and Assorted Desserts).

Pick-ups are available on December 21 and 23, making it easy to serve a warm and festive meal at home without the hassle.

$75 feeds 4 to 6 people or $150 feeds 8-12 people

Includes house salad and garlic bread

Pick up hot or cold (we provide baking instructions!)

Call us at 770-475-9100 to place your order!  We will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

https://casanuova.hrpos.heartland.us/menu

Deadline for orders will be Saturday 12/21

**please note only one salad per order**

GRAND TASTING ALPHARETTA 2024

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/10/24

Tickets Now On Sale for Grand Tasting Alpharetta, Presented by Taste of Atlanta Experience Alpharetta’s Finest

August, 8th at The Hotel at Avalon starting at 6pm

Info/tickets here.

Get ready to savor an unforgettable evening of gourmet delights as Grand Tasting Alpharetta, presented by Taste of Atlanta, returns for its third year on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Held at The Hotel at Avalon, this exclusive event will showcase over
25 of Alpharetta’s finest restaurants and top chefs, offering a spectacular “EATertainment” experience unlike any other.


Grand Tasting Alpharetta promises an evening filled with unlimited tastings from a diverse array of area restaurants, complemented by beverage samplings, decadent desserts, and vibrant live music by a DJ. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with chefs, enjoy live culinary demonstrations, and partake in additional entertainment throughout the evening.


Tickets for Grand Tasting Alpharetta are all-inclusive, providing access to unlimited food and beverage tastings, desserts, live music, and more. VIP tickets are available for $125 each, offering early entry at 6 p.m., a special welcome cocktail, and an exclusive “Gotta Have It” Swag Bag (one per household). General admission tickets are priced at $85 each, granting entry from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as this popular event often sells out. Group
ticket packages are also available at a special rate; for inquiries, please contact
info@TasteofAtlanta.com.

TICKET PRICING:


VIP TICKET: $125.00

  • Early VIP Entry at 6 p.m.
  • Exclusive “Gotta Have It” Swag Bag
    (limit one per household)
  • Unlimited food tastings and desserts
  • Bottomless craft beer, wine &
    cocktail tastings
  • Live culinary demonstrations by
    chefs and mixologist
  • Live entertainment

GENERAL ADMISSION: $85.00

  • Entry 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Enjoy unlimited bites from
    Alpharetta’s best restaurants and
    chefs
  • Meet the chefs up close and
    personal
  • Unlimited wine, beer & cocktail
    tastings
  • Live music and special entertainment

GRAND TASTING ALPHARETTA: PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
Cattle Shed, Chicken Salad Chick, Colletta, Delbar Middle Eastern, Fogon and Lions, Foundation
Social Eatery, Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ, Kona Grill, Minnie Olivia Pizzeria, Nahm FIne Thai Cuisine, Nothing
Bundt Cakes, Oak Steakhouse, Rina Middle Eastern Street Food, Sankranti Indian Kitchen, Secreto
Southern Kitchen and Bar, Sid’s Pizza, South City Kitchen

*Participating Restaurant List is subject to change. Please visit TasteofAtlanta.com for the most
up-to-date list of restaurants.

AMP IT UP ATHENS AT AVALON IN ALPHARETTA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/6/24

Saturday, August 3

More info here.

We’d love to invite you to come and enjoy all that Athens has to offer at Avalon in Alpharetta! From pop-ups of local businesses like Condor Chocolates to fun, family-friendly activities with the State Botanical Garden of Georgia to live music featuring the Athens-based indie rock band taking TikTok by storm, the event is a taste of what Athens has to offer and will offer endless photo opps, activities and more.  

Additional event activities throughout the day include:   

  • A sampling of Athens’ renowned craft beer from noon to 7:30 p.m. 
  • A live, interactive art mural where anyone can paint on a canvas and an Athens artist will create a unique art piece from everyone’s contributions 
  • Chocolate samples from Condor Chocolates
  • Trivia with prize giveaways  
  • Live music concert in the evening (AD Blanco and Hotel Fiction) 

LIGHTS OVER ALPHARETTA 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/10/23

Ameris Bank Amphitheater

Friday, November 24 – Saturday, December 30

Tickets: https://lightsoveralpharetta.com/

Walking Nights: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays

Driving Nights: Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays

* Bring your dog on Tuesdays (Dogs are not required for entry!)

* Hear the Atlanta Carolers on Thursdays

* Listen to a saxophonist on Sundays

* Meet Santa on select nights

Check out the website here for Santa’s schedule!

Ticket Pricing:

*Ticket prices are per car, even on walking nights

Value Nights: Monday-Wednesday

(Except the week of Christmas)

$29 in advance, $39 at the gate

Peak Nights: Thursday-Sunday and the whole week of Christmas

$39 in advance; $49 at the gate

Taxes and fees will be added.

Early Bird Ticket Options:

Season Pass: Come as many times as you like for $125!

The first 100 tickets sold online are only $99.

Anytime Tickets: Buy your ticket now and pick the date later for $35. The first 250 tickets sold online are just $25!

Anytime tickets will only be sold until Nov 23rd.

Taxes and fees will be added.

Nothing larger than a mini van/ SUV will be permitted: no buses, limos, shuttles, RVs, etc.