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The Atlanta Meals and Wine Pageant returns to historic Fourth Ward Park from September 12 to fifteen. This yr, the theme is “Massive High Bazaar.” Count on an additional day of meals enjoyable (earlier festivals had been simply three days), now with a carnival twist. Based on Sarah Robitaille, senior advertising and marketing affiliate at Crew a21, which runs the competition, ticket gross sales are already at document highs, so she recommends snagging yours on-line as quickly as potential.
Highlights of the upcoming competition embody meals from Nakato, Rodney Scott’s Entire Hog BBQ, La Semilla, Tide Tate Kitchen, Bread & Butterfly, Zakia, and drinks from Tiny Lou’s, Chateau Elan, Pata Negra Mezcaleria, and extra. A minimum of 40 cooks – each native and nationwide – will take part with extra non-alcoholic drinks added to the combo day by day. Cooks and mixologists will incorporate the “Connoisseur Taste Honest” theme into their choices, and competition companions will use the theme for his or her activations. “From photograph ops to halfway video games, we’re enhancing the truthful with a extra culinary aptitude,” defined Robitaille.
Up to now, the tasting tent was open through the day on Saturdays and Sundays. This yr, the Saturday tasting tent might be night time solely, and Friday night time tickets may even be out there. “We’re excited to deliver a distinct vibe to Saturday,” Robitaille mentioned. “There might be no scarcity of bites and bevs!”
Particulars of the intimate, ticketed dinners are nonetheless being labored out, however not less than 4 will function Meals Community stars and Michelin-recommended eating places. Every will encompass a number of programs and embody wine and spirit pairings.
As all the time, Publix will conduct cooking demonstrations within the tasting tent. There may even be a brand new VIP tent with unique bites and drinks, in addition to lounge seating to retire from the crowds.
Single-day tasting tent tickets value $99 for common admission and $150 for VIP. Weekend passes can be found for $325 and VIP for $465. The costs will improve because the competition approaches.
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