Release Date: 09.03.10 | Location: All Metro Atlanta | Organization: Taste of Atlanta
Taste of Atlanta Tickets on Sale Now
ATLANTA –Indulge in Atlanta’s favorite fare at the 9th Annual Taste of Atlanta Saturday, October 23 and Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Technology Square. With the city’s most renowned restaurateurs whipping up gourmet delights and live cooking demonstrations on three stages, patrons are sure to find their culinary pleasure within the 10-block food festival, located in the heart of Midtown.
Taste of Atlanta is bringing back crowd-pleasers such as:
- Farm to Festival Village – Learn about Atlanta’s local sustainable movement from Atlanta restaurateurs and local farmers.
- Live Cooking Demonstrations –Discover cooking techniques from the industry’s culinary elite, such as Woodfire Grill’s Executive Chef Kevin Gillespie, JCT Kitchen and Bar’s Executive Chef William “Ford” Fry, Pink Power demo by The Hil’s Executive Chef Hilary White and Pacci Ristorante’s Executive Chef Keira Moritz
- Family Food Zone – Amica Insurance presents this family-fun area for future generation chefs-in-training. Enjoy cooking demos including The Meal Makeover Moms and food-focused arts and crafts activities.
- Wine, Beer and Cocktail Experience – VIP ticket holders can taste over 100 wines and 50 craft beers in the Tasting Tents or enjoy educational seminars hosted by Gil Kulers and Bob Townsend, Atlanta’s leading beverage experts.
- Barcraft Competition – Satisfy your inner mixologist and sample cocktails from Atlanta’s top bartenders as you watch them compete for the No. 1 spot of Atlanta’s Best Bartender. Open to VIP ticket holders only.
New for 2010, Taste of Atlanta presents Inside the Food Studio. Come experience the fascinating culinary world of the professional Chef and discover the secrets of his craft. Hosted by Atlanta’s own Tom Sullivan, patrons will enjoy tastes & beverages in an intimate setting while learning valuable cooking skills and insight into the Atlanta restaurant scene.
Come enjoy tastes from more than 80 of Atlanta’s favorite restaurants. Experience a taste of Craft, Iberian Pig, New York Prime and Tuk Tuk to name a few. Patrons can also get a taste of up-and-coming hot spots new to the Atlanta restaurant scene, such as Empire State South, Farmstead 303 and Goin’ Coastal. For a complete list, visit http://www.tasteofatlanta.com/restaurants.php.
TICKET INFORMATION:
- General Admission Tickets include 15 taste coupons and can be purchased from August 23 – October 22 at midnight for $25. Tickets will be $30 at the gate. The event will be gated so a ticket is necessary to enjoy the festival. Kids 13 and under receive FREE admission when accompanied by a paid adult but taste coupons are required for food purchase.
- A limited number of VIP Tickets priced at $75 are available and fans age 21 and up are encouraged to purchase early as they will sell out prior to the festival. VIP tickets include 20 taste coupons; access into the Wine, Beer & Cocktail Experience and the first 500 ticket holders each day will receive a festival gift bag.
- Taste coupons are used to purchase food from participating restaurants. Menu items are 1, 2 or 3 taste coupons. Additional taste coupons are sold in increments of 10 coupons for $10 or 20 coupons for $20.
- Tickets are available through Ticket Alternative and can be purchased at www.TasteofAtlanta.com or by calling 877-725-8849. Tickets are also available at Cook’s Warehouse and Whole Foods Market locations. Visit www.TasteofAtlanta.com for a full list of ticket outlets throughout the Atlanta area.
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Contact Info
Contact Name: Tara Murphy
Company: 360 Media
Phone: 404-577-8686
E-mail: tara@360media.net
