Omnivore - ATL weekend food events (and a few last-minute Mother’s Day options)
Things to eat and do May 8-10
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- Pick’n In Grant Park BBQ Festival starts this Fri., May 8, 5-10 p.m.
Wine dinner? Beer tasting? Cooking Class? Let us know. Send your Food and Drink happs to foodanddrink at creativeloafing.com.
Friday
Grant Park Fri., May 8, 5-10 p.m.; Sat., May, 9, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Pick’n In Grant Park BBQ Festival Enjoy a two-day, in-town festival in Grant Park, organized by and benefitting the Grant Park Conservancy. Guests can enjoy traditional BBQ from local Atlanta restaurants, live music and entertainment, an artist market with over 60 vendors, and a family Fun Zone.
Saturday
Serenbe Sat., May 9, 9 a.m.-noon First Farmers & Artisan Market: Celebrate Serenbe Celebrate ten years of Serenbe Farms with the first SF&AM of the year. There will be special demonstrations by Buckhead Botanicals and treats at the General Store at Serenbe.
Taco Mac-Lindbergh Sat., May 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Southern Beer Tours__ Start the day off at Red Brick Brewing, Georgia’s oldest craft brewery. Next jump over to SweetWater Brewing for an exclusive private tasting and tour of the largest craft brewery in the state. The final stop of the day will be to Marietta for a taste of Red Hare Brewing’s beers. Each tour includes transportation, your admission to each venue, beer tastings, souvenir glass at each brewery, and a gift bag filled with growler discounts, koozies, and more.
Sunday (a few Mother’s day brunches)
Varuni Napoli Sun., May 10 noon-10 p.m. Mia Principessa Enjoy a special Mother’s Day cocktail Mia Principessa made with Prosecco, elderflower liquor, orange blossom water with an orange twist. Vaurni Napoli also just opened its patio and will be serving its daily pizza options.
Seven Lamps Sun., May 10, noon-3 p.m. Mother’s Day Brunch Seven Lamps will be adding a Mother’s Day brunch prepared by chef Drew Van Leuvan to its daily menu. Look for items such as traditional French toast and eggs Benedict.
Watershed on Peachtree Sun., May 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mother’s Day Menu After arriving to the kitchen a little earlier this Sunday, Chef Zeb Stevenson will be offering a special prix-fixe menu for all the Atlanta mothers.