Food and Drink

Temperatures are dropping, which means it’s time for comfort food –  fried chicken, apple pie and yes, chili.

Want to enjoy oysters, barbecue and boozy drinks, all for a good cause? Look no further than Landlocked 3 Oyster and BBQ Festival, taking place Sunday, Oct. 20 from 3-7PM at Decatur’s Color Wheel Studio.

Think you’ve got Instagram game? Make sure you hit up one of the “most Instagrammed restaurants” in America, coming soon to Atlanta.

Gather your brunch gang, and get ready to pop the bubbly. The Atlanta Mimosa Festival returns to Historic Fourth Ward Park from 1-5PM on Saturday, Sept. 28.

You can never go wrong with delicious baked goods, that’s a fact. Lucky for our team, our office is near the newly opened and highly talked about bakery, Hell Yeah Gluten Free.

Whether you like bourbon neat, on the rocks or mixed into a cocktail, the first Atlanta Bourbon Festival is the perfect way to spend a Saturday.

Atlanta temperatures may still be stuck in the 90s, but that didn’t stop Starbucks’ iconic pumpkin spice latte from returning. Patrons across the U.S. and Canada are now able to sip the fall beverage, available at all Starbucks locations as of Aug. 27 (yes, that’s earlier than ever before).

The heat keeps rising, which means there’s plenty of time to sip on some refreshing drinks before switching to those cozy cups of coffee and tea.

On Sunday, Aug. 25, 30 chefs from across the southeast will gather at The Fairmont to create 30 unique wing flavors during the Southern Wing Showdown. This all-inclusive “Party With A Purpose” event will also serve up craft beer, Southern spirits and local music.

Whether you like rum straight, chased or mixed with something fruity, there’s no wrong way to celebrate National Rum Day. Grab your friends on Aug. 16, and toast to the boozy holiday with some of our favorite rum-based cocktails around town.

Two new breweries will be joining Atlanta’s exploding brewery scene.

There are days to celebrate almost every type of food, from pizza and sushi to spaghetti and s’mores.

Looking for an escape to wine country? Look no further than the many vineyards in our own backyard.

Did someone say National Ice Cream Month? As if I needed another excuse to stuff my face with all my favorite flavors.

On Sunday, July 21, from 3PM to 7PM, PeachFest will bring more than 70 food artisans, pastry chefs and barkeeps to the newly renovated Peachtree Center. Attendees will be able to fill up on inventive takes on peach-infused dishes and drinks.

With Fourth of July just around the corner, it’s time to start planning the annual cookout feast that’s a focal point of the day.

Chef Ford Fry’s 11th annual Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival returns on Sunday, July 14, from 1-5PM, promising more tasty fun than ever.

With July 4 just around the corner, it’s a great time to learn the art of the perfect cocktail.

If you’re looking to head back into the Roaring ‘20s and Prohibition, look no further than Atlanta’s speak-easy scene.

Today is National Donut Day. Observed annually on the first Friday of June, it was created in 1938 to honor Salvation Army workers who assisted U.S. troops during World War I.

This year marks the ninth year we’ve handled PR for Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. Over the years, our role has morphed from public relations to also include marketing, social media, credentialing, media buys and more.

When people hear the term “Southern food,” they often assume we’re just talking about Grandma’s home-cooked meals or soul food. On the contrary, there’s much more to Southern food, which is actually the product of a combination of cultures from around the world.

Last year, I kicked off my first Atlanta Food & Wine Festival at the ultimate Southern road trip, Destination Delicious. Whether a regular attendee of the Festival or a newbie like I was, it can be hard to choose which tasty event to spend your time at. Thankfully, there are no bad options, but I’d recommend starting the weekend off sipping and savoring at this delicious kickoff event.

You might know Arkansas for its scenic beauty, but it’s also an up-and-coming destination for food and cocktail lovers. With deep Southern roots intertwining with international influences, the state is packed with flavor.

Between learning experiences and special events, the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is a foodie’s dream. But if I had to pick my favorite part of the weekendlong extravaganza? I would have to say the Tasting Tents. You just can’t go wrong with an evening indulging in delicious bites and booze from around the South.

Wrap up a weekend of sipping and savoring with everyone’s favorite meal: brunch.

Kentucky is a state known for amazing bourbon, the incredible hats at the Kentucky Derby, and most of all, its undeniably delicious cuisine. This year’s talent hailing from Kentucky ranges across the culinary world from chefs and restaurateurs to sommeliers. They include Scott Harper, M.S., of Bristol Bar & Grille and Cuvee Wine Table, Andrew McCabe of Bar Vetti, and Elizabeth McCall of Woodford Reserve.

The festival wouldn’t be where it is today without the incredible talent that is represented each year. This weekend, more than 200 of the Southeast’s best chefs, sommeliers and mixologists will descend upon the Midtown area, sharing their knowledge through workshops, tastings and classes.

One Atlanta Food & Wine Festival event stands out from the rest: Powerful & Delicious, presented by The Local Palate. In its seventh year, the dinner has a star cast of chefs, sommeliers and mixologists – who all happen to be female.

Listen up North Carolina lovers – this one’s for you. This weekend, chefs, mixologists and sommeliers from all over NC are packing their bags and heading to Atlanta. Chefs representing their homestate include Brian Canipelli (Cucina24), Vivian Joiner (Sweet Potatoes), Sam Jones (Sam Jones BBQ-Skylight Inn) – and so many more.