ATLANTA: Bite into this month’s food festivities!

ATLANTA: Bite into this month’s food festivities!

Hey foodies, it’s time to get your munch on! Atlanta’s got a ton of food-oriented events happening this August. From Atlanta’s Black Restaurant Week to Topgolf Ice Cream Truck tour, National Oyster Day celebrations, and even Summer Olympics specials. This month’s line-up is straight-up mouthwatering!

EVENTS

Atlanta’s Black Restaurant Week

Got an appetite for rooting local? Well, it’s time to check out Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, sweet shops, and more across Atlanta from 4th to 18th August. Get ready to taste everything from sumptuous tapas to gourmet brunch with participating spots including Gocha’s Tapas Bar, Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar, and Atlantic Grill among others.

Topgolf Ice Cream Truck

Soothing your sweet tooth is the name of the game with the Topgolf Ice Cream Truck visiting on August 6 in Midtown and August 7 in Alpharetta. Score some free ice cream and grab your share of Topgolf goodies while supplies last.

Cheese Please Workshop at Epicurean Atlanta

Calling all curd nerds! Take a tasty trip to Thomasville with Sweet Grass Dairy cheeses and a curated selection of wine pairings from Stoller Family Estate. A multi-course menu featuring an enlightening talk about the cheese-making process. This cheesy event will be on August 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.. Tickets are priced at $85 per head.

Grand Tasting Alpharetta

Unleash the ultimate foodie in you on August 8 from 7-10 p.m., with this grand fest of unlimited tastings from over 25 restaurants. Get your hands on culinary samples, watch cooking demos, or just enjoy live music while tickling your taste buds at featured spots including Minnie Olivia Pizzeria, and Nahm Fine Thai Cuisine. Tickets range from $85-$125.

NATIONAL OYSTER DAY (AUG. 5)

Celebrate of the sea’s tastiest treasures at BeetleCat with an extended happy hour featuring a selection of $1.50 oysters, including Summer Love and Salty Birds. Okay, we know you love your oysters, so why not head to The Optimist for some classic roasted oysters with parsley garlic butter and crunchy breadcrumbs during their happy hour between 5-6 p.m. And the oyster party doesn’t stop there! Ocean & Acre in Alpharetta have a tempting offer of East Coast oysters for just $2 each from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on August 4 and 5.

SUMMER OLYMPICS SPECIALS

Let’s get sporty with some Olympic-themed treats! Beetlecat invites you to bite into their special Olympic donuts, available through August 11. Choose between “Going for the Gold” – a gold-dipped donut decorated with golden stars, and an Olympic topper – or the patriotic “All American” – featuring red and blue brown butter glaze with golden stars.

NEW MENU ITEMS/DEALS

From August 19-25, Atlanta Cocktail Week will have you sipping on discounted signature cocktails at various locations across the city. All you need is a $15 pass and a thirst for fun. Or, if tropical breezes are more your speed, Cheba Hut has two new cocktails that you can get for only $8 – the Palm Reader and the Sacred Sipper.

OPENINGS/CLOSINGS

For those looking to explore new eateries, hit up Austin’s Cocktailiery & Kitchen located in Serenbe, known for their handcrafted cocktails, locally sourced ingredients that remind you of the glamorous cocktail lounges of 1920s Paris and London. Or visit Casa Balam in Downtown Decatur which serves up traditional and modern Mexican dishes, including flavorful empanadas and mouthwatering meat options like beef birria.

OTHER

Heads up, foodies! Your 3rd Spot is offering memberships packed with perks including half-priced entry and Experience Passes, half-priced bowling, access to a members-only secret menu, 20% off events, line-skipping privileges, and monthly community gatherings. Worth a look, right? Get in quick though, because the first 1,000 members get a bonus Experience Pass absolutely free.


Author: HERE Atlanta

HERE Atlanta

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