Black Restaurant Week
During this yearly campaign, which raises awareness of Black-owned eateries, food trucks, bakeries, and other establishments throughout the city, celebrate Black-owned culinary professionals and companies. Visit the Black Restaurant Week website to find out more about participating establishments such as Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar, T’s Brunch Bar, Spice House, and Buttermilk Biscuit, and create a list of places to visit in August.
Black restaurant weeks.com/atlanta-black-restaurant-week Various venues, August 3–17
House Brew 4.0 – The Coffee Party
Palo Santo’s rooftop will be transformed into a daytime event for adults only, complete with food, coffee, and a DJ.
August 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $8 to $20 per individual. Palosanto Restaurant, 955 W. Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, 678-944-8783
Storyteller sessions
The Colonnade is getting ready to publish a commemorative book in honor of its 100th anniversary. In order to gather stories from seasoned customers that will be taken into consideration for the 2027 anniversary book, Ardmore Avenue Publishing will hold storytelling sessions at the restaurant.
404-874-5642, Facebook.com/share/1GhF6qMZoF 1879 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, Atlanta, 2 p.m. Aug. 9.
Atlanta Summer Wine Festival
Visit this summer wine event to taste over 50 wines. Live music, wine, cider, beer, and seltzer samples, and a commemorative wine glass are all included with the ticket. You will be able to buy food.
August 9, noon–4 p.m. or 6–10 p.m. $50 to $60 per individual. Atlanta, atlantawinefestivals.com, 775 Echo St. NW
Tomato Tasting
La Tavola will host its yearly Tomato Tasting event, which will include a variety of regionally grown tomato dishes and Southern Italian wines.
noon to three p.m. August 9–10. $85 for each individual. Atlanta, 404-873-5430, 992 Virginia Ave. NE, opentable.com/la-tavola-trattoria
Shaken & Stirred: Wide World of Whiskey
This two-hour whiskey class will be led by Eric Simpkins of N-Dair and Jeramie Eubanks, bar lead for Gunshow. Visitors will depart with a recipe book, a branded shaker pint, and cocktail skills. Light snacks and drinks are included with the ticket.
August 10, 3 p.m. $75 for each individual. 404-380-1886, redbeardmerch.com/collections/experiences/products/shaken-stirred-2025-cocktail-classes, 924 Garrett St., Atlanta
Tasteful Tuesdays
Chef David Anderson’s small meals will be served with three wines during a guided tasting at Vino Venue. The theme for this month’s event is Heirloom & Vine, and the menu will feature dishes like red pepper crostini with roasted red peppers, heirloom tomatoes and wildflower honey ham, and gnocchi with pesto.
8:30 p.m. on August 12. $29 for each individual. Dunwoody, 770-668-0435, 4478 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, vinovenue.com/pages/tasteful-tuesdays
Atlanta Food Staples Wine Dinner
With a multicourse dinner influenced by regional cuisine, Epicurean Theatre will highlight Atlanta’s culinary offers and stories. Salmon chips, a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel, chicken wings, squid ink pasta, and catfish po boy are among the foods that guests may anticipate. Five wine pairings and meal are included with the ticket.
August 14, 7-9 p.m. $85 for each individual. Atlanta, 1117 W. Peachtree St. Epicurean Hotel Atlanta, 833-248-1670, events/atlanta-food-staples-wine-dinner
Marcel s Burger pop-up
You can get one of Marcel’s well-known burgers at Inman Park’s sibling restaurant BeetleCat on August 15. The handheld consists of a double stack with sauce and pickles on top. Add some pommes frites and a chocolate or vanilla milkshake to round it off.
2:30 p.m. to 11:30 a.m. 678-732-0360, beetlecatatl.com, 299 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, Aug. 15.
We Love Buford Highway FEAST
The nonprofit organization We Love Buford Highway, which strives to maintain Buford Highway’s multicultural identity, will hold this yearly fundraiser, with the earnings supporting the organization’s goals. In addition to cultural performances, storytelling, dances, and community, the event will feature cuisine prepared by Tio Lucho’s chef Arnaldo Castillo.
August 15, 6–10 p.m. $125 for each individual. Chamblee, 5616 New Peachtree Road.https://givebutter.com/c/RhlM9t
Source: Thanks to Mimi Leake
Source: Thanks to Mimi Leake
Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
The yearly free outdoor celebration of Atlanta’s oldest public park, Grant Park, is back with local artists, live music, vintage merchants, and food and drink kiosks from Atlanta businesses.
840 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Aug. 23 and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Aug. 24.summershadefestival.org
Thank you to Taqueria del Sol.
Thank you to Taqueria del Sol.
Hatch Chile Cheeseburger Cookout
Taqueria del Sol is celebrating Hatch green chile season with this picnic at its Decatur location. A Hatch green chile cheeseburger, french fries, fruit salad, and samples from the restaurant’s summer picnic menu are all included with the ticket.
Noon to 3 p.m. on August 18. $30 for each individual. Decatur, 404-377-7668, 359 W Ponce de Leon Ave., taqueriadelsol.com
Tuna Cutting & Tasting
This month, O by Brush is hosting a cutting evening with eight courses of bluefin tuna, with the option to include wine and sake pairings. There are just eighteen seats available.
August 27, 6 p.m. $366 each. 3009 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, obybrush.com, 678-898-3239
Grand Tasting Alpharetta is credited.
Grand Tasting Alpharetta is credited.
Grand Tasting Alpharetta
For a selection of over 20 Alpharetta eateries, visit the Avalon. A live band, a cooking demonstration stage, and unlimited food and drink tastings are all included with tickets. Among the eateries taking part are Rumi’s Kitchen, Shake Shack, Minnie Olivia Pizzeria, Jinya Ramen Bar, and Fog n & Lions.
August 28, 6–10 p.m. $95 to $125 per individual. Alpharetta.alpharetta.tasteofatlanta.com 9000 Avalon Blvd.
