EATS: Atlanta Restaurant Weeks

OK...I'm a little late with the "Buckhead" notice, but you still have time!!!!!


Buckhead Restaurant Week is already going on and runs through Sunday. More than 30 participating restaurants offer a fixed-price, three-course menu for $25 or $35 per person. Drinks, tax and tip are extra. Participating restaurants include 10 Degrees South, Aja, Anis Bistro, Aria, Atlanta Fish Market, Bistro Niko, BrickTop’s, Buckhead Bottle Bar, Buckhead Diner, Café at the Mansion on Peachtree, the Café at The Ritz-Carlton, Cantina, The Capital Grille, Coast, Dantanna’s, Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, Flip Burger Boutique, Georgia Grille, Imperial Fez, Kyma, La Fourchette, Latitude, Market Buckhead, Mosaic, Nava, Ocean Prime, Paces 88, The Palm, Portofino, Pricci, Prime, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Season’s 52, Shula’s 347 Grill, Southern Art, Tantra, Tavern 99 and Ted’s Montana Grill.


Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week is planned for July 21-29, followed by Midtown Restaurant Week, Sept. 1-9. Those feature similar deals, but organizers are still finalizing lists of participating restaurants. For full details about all three restaurant weeks, see www.atlantarestaurantweeks.com <http://www.atlantarestaurantweeks.com> .


*****Inman Park Restaurant Week, meanwhile, is planned for March 26 through April 1 with $15, $25 or $35 menus. Participating restaurants include The Albert, Fritti and North Highland Pub ($15 menus); il Localino, One Eared Stag, Parish Food and Goods, Park's Edge, Pure Taqueria, Rathbun's, Sauced, Sotto Sotto and Wisteria ($25 menu) and Kevin Rathbun Steak ($35 menu). For full details, see www.inmanparkrestaurantweek.com <http://www.inmanparkrestaurantweek.com> .

Article link: http://www.accessatlanta.com/atlanta-restaurants-food/restaurant-weeks-offer-discount-1365679.html

EVENT: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - March 3, 2012

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival Atlanta, GA

Mar 3, 2012 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Saturday

Atlantic Station

1380 Atlantic Drive

Atlanta, GA 30363

Join us at the festival for a great day of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE –TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon. Some of the best barbeque vendors are on-site if you get hungry all while enjoying seminars in the tasting theater and LIVE music all day. We have over 60 beers and 40 bourbons for your sampling pleasure! 

EVENT/EATS: MMXI Gridiron Gourmets - Nov. 20th

www.gourmetsgents.com

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter, launched "Gourmet Gents" in 1989 as the organization's first annual fundraising effort. More than 200 Atlanta gentlemen responded to the Coalition's call to volunteer their time, their culinary skills and their own food provisions to raise money for the Coalition's service project.

Today, the event has been hailed by many as Atlanta's premier "gents cook-off." More than 500 people attended the inaugural event, and the following year, 150 chefs served more than 700 guests who attended the event to enjoy the festivities, cuisine and entertainment. Since then, Gourmet Gents has grown more popular in its appeal to the community, attracting over 3,500attendees eager to sample the uniquely inspired entrees of more than 300 chefs and several of Atlanta's premier restaurants.

Gourmet Gents features fabulous culinary delights, expertly prepared by celebrity chefs and those who boast of being super "gourmet chefs." Donned in chef hats and aprons, each Gent is stationed at individual tables to display their culinary masterpieces and offer tasty samples amidst a backdrop made festive with music, entertainment and the excitement of the affair.

FESTIVAL: Chomp & Stomp Chili Cookoff & Festival in Cabbagetown Nov. 5, 2011

Chomp & Stomp Chili Cook-Off and Bluegrass Festival

                                                                   SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011 

 CHILI WILL BE SERVED AT 12:30

8 am: Romp and Stomp 5k begins· 9 am: Early bird gets the beer. We will make sure to tap some kegs for those thirsty 5k runners.· 

9:15-10:30 am: Load in for our chili cooks, vendors and artists. Avoid the streets of Cabbagetown, Dekalb Avenue, and Krog tunnel! Just sit in the park and watch the fun. It is sure to entertain. OR, you can volunteer to help out and be part of the action!· 

11 am The Festival officially begins with music, food vendors, artist market, and beer.· 

12:30 Chili tasting begins … be there or be hungry. This is a slight deviation from last year. Trying to give folks a bit more time to get there before the chili is all gone! 

6 pm The Festival ends! You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here... we recommend you head on to one of the great Chomp after-parties nearby!

FESTIVAL: Dekalb Int'l Food & Music Festival Nov. 12

The inaugural DeKalb International Food and Music Festival will present multi-cultural cuisine and entertainment from across the world on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 2 to 8 p.m.

Guests are invited from across the Southeast to join us for this incredible blending of cultures and cuisine at the GM Doraville Assembly Plant Parking Lot in Doraville, Georgia, one of the most diverse cities in Metro Atlanta.

The Festival includes six hours of cultural, educational and entertaining activities that everyone will enjoy.

Link: DeKalb Int'l Food & Music Festival - Nov. 12

EATS: Taste of Atlanta Oct. 23-24

The best festival since sliced bread is back and firing up its ovens, October 23 and 24, for the 9th Annual Taste of Atlanta at Technology Square. Experience delicious dishes from more than 80 of the city’s best restaurants as your taste buds explode during this year’s mouth-watering event. Enjoy entertaining demos from shows such as Meal Makeover Moms or head over to the Farm to Festival Village to discover the wonders of Atlanta’s sustainable movement. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.TasteofAtlanta.com. And remember, please eat responsibly!


For 10 years, Taste of Atlanta has showcased hundreds of Atlanta's favorite restaurants, celebrated Atlanta's best chefs and shown the world why ATLANTA is the crown jewel of the South. No one does it better than Taste of Atlanta's local chefs, our Georgia farmers and the city's talented bartenders. Come celebrate everything FOOD Atlanta has to offer. Experience delicious tastes from more than 80 of Atlanta's favorite restaurants, exceptionalfood+wine+beer+cocktail tastings, seminars and food pairings and relaxing music cafes. 

EATS: Atlanta Restaurant Daily Specials

It's easy to find discount dining in Atlanta, but only if you know the insider Atlanta restaurant deals. You'll find lunch, dinner and even drink specials offered by some of our best Atlanta restaurants and bars. Munch your way through affordable Atlanta eats and you'll have enough money left over to visit the city's top attractions or even do a little shopping.

Visit Atlanta.net to get the daily specials here: CHEAP EATS

FESTIVAL: 3rd Annual Atlanta BBQ Festival - Sept. 30 & Oct. 2, 2011

For more information, log onto http://www.atlbbqfest.com/home.php

EATS: Inman Park Restaurant Week Sept 19 - Sept 25

Inman Park Restaurant Week

Sept. 19th – Sept. 25th, 2011

Savor historic Inman Park with three-course dinners from 14 restaurants. Inman Park Restaurant Week is a splendid opportunity to experience your favorite chef or restaurant.  

Located just two miles east of downtown Atlanta, Inman Park is not only the home of gracious Victorian mansions and contemporary new lofts, but also a major culinary destination.  Restaurant-rich, the area has more than 12 restaurants and pubs, offering everything from American, Southern, European and ethnic cuisine to your favorite pub dishes.  No wonder Inman Park has become an area with an increasingly sophisticated palate.

In support of Hunger Action Month, which happens throughout the month of September, the Fall Inman Park Restaurant Week will benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB).  In lieu of ACFB’s regular monthly Supper Club fundraiser with one restaurant serving as host, each location participating in restaurant week will be offering raffle tickets for $1.00 with proceeds benefiting the Food Bank.Tickets will be sold online at www.ACFB.org and at the restaurants beginning August 29 through September 25.

Two winners will be drawn with the grand prize being a party for ONE WINNER AND THIRTY FRIENDS at Park’s Edge, valued at $750!  Chefs from each participating restaurant will prepare appetizers and small plates for the party, as well as provide beer and wine (the winner and guests must be 21 years or older).  Second prize will be a $500 gift card to any local Kroger store.  Winners will be drawn on September 30 at Park’s Edge (the winner does not have to be present to claim the prize).

$15 Price

Fritti
Pure Taqueria
North Highland Pub
Victory Sandwich Bar

$25 Price

Wisteria
The Albert
Il Localino
One Eared Stag
Parish Food & Goods
Park's Edge
Rathbun's
Sauced
Sotto Sotto

$35 Price

Kevin Rathbun Steak

FESTIVAL: Ice Cream Festival - Sept. 10th

Did you know America is the ice cream capital of the world? We produce over 1.5 billion gallons per year. Each American consumes around 22 quarts a year, vanilla being the most popular, snagging around 29 percent of sales.

In the great spirit of ice cream, Piedmont Park will be hosting the 2nd Annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival on Saturday, Sept. 10.  Aside from the multiple ice cream vendors, there will be food, beverages, and live entertainment available. Don’t worry; there will be health and fitness activities for the opportunity to burn off those calories. There will also be public and private Community Agencies to provide health screenings and resource information. A portion of the proceeds will also go to the Lupus Foundation of America-Georgia Chapter.

The event will take place from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. So mark the calendars, and gather the family for an amazing day at the park. For more information, visit the festival’s page http://www.atlantaicecreamfestival.com/.

FESTIVAL: Atlanta Caribbean Jerk Festival - Sept. 4th

Don't miss the 6th Annual Grace Atlanta Caribbean Jerk Festival and Family Fun Day on Sunday September 4, 2011 at Panthersville Stadium 2817 Clifton Springs Road in Decatur, GA. Gates open at noon. Live reggae and soca performances featuring national and international artists. Food vendors, craft vendors, Kids fun zone, game truck, domino and ludo tournament. Plus cook off competition to find Atlanta's Top Jerk Chef. 

EVENT: Taste of Haiti 2011 - Sept. 18, 2011

Taste of Haiti  2011

SUNDAY, September 18, 2011 - NOON - 6:00PM

Food - Culture - Music - History - Fun & Games

BEST FRIENDS PARK: 6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross, GA 30071

ADMISSION: Adults $5 - Children under 5 Free

Taste of Haiti is The Haitian Alliance's signature event. This annual event is our opportunity to showcase the best that the Haitian community, Haiti, and our culture have to offer, (FOOD, ARTS, MUSIC, CRAFTS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, etc.). Our target audience is Metro Atlanta and the world.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR:
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
NOON - 6PM

Click HERE to buy your tickets online, or become an event Arts & Crafts vendor.  Vendor space is limited.

Concentrics Restaurant Week Sept. 4 - 11

INFO: http://www.concentricsrestaurants.com/

Atlanta Midtown Restaurant Week Aug. 27 - Sept. 4

For more info:

www.atlrestaurantweek.com or HERE

Atlanta Downtown Restaurant Week May 28 - June 5

Atlanta Downtown Restaurant Week showcases Downtown Atlanta restaurants with special dining promotions of three-course dinners from May 28- June 5, 2011 for $25.00  or $35.00 per person, plus tip, plus tax*.

Take a look! http://www.atlantadowntown.com/fun/restaurant-week/darw-2011