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Sample the Best at Taste of Atlanta
When asked what makes the stand out from other similar type food festivals, Dale Gordon DeSena, president and founder, simply replies, “ It’s the premier food festival in Atlanta.”
“The city has many award-winning restaurants that have been recognize by national publications like Bon Appétit, Gourmet, Esquire and Times, as well as the James Beard Foundation. We (Atlanta) are on the worldwide foodie map.”
Recognized by Oprah.com as one of the “6 Food Festivals That Are Worth the Trip,” the two-day festival on October 10- 11 truly features something for everyone. Not only are there many foods to sample from over 80 of the city’s favorite , according to DeSena, but also a filled with opportunities to create crafts. In addition, there’s cooking demonstrations on three different stages as well as a .
“The Village highlights many of Atlanta’s restaurants that support the initiative,” says DeSena. “There will also be a mini-farmer’s market and on hand to answer organic/sustainable food questions.”
Whether you come for the food, the demonstrations or the entertainment, you will definitely walk away with a new respect for Atlanta’s culinary scene and perhaps some new restaurants to patronize.
Taste of Atlanta is at , located on Spring Street at 5th Street. Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., are $30 and available at the gate. Children 13 and under are free with a paying adult. Admission includes 15 taste tickets. More may be purchased, if needed.
photo credit: Scenes from Taste of Atlanta, courtesy of and .
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