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Atlanta's dining scene is amazing and overwhelming. The international influences that are present in Atlanta coupled with the comfort food of core Southern and American cuisine make a blend truly extraordinary. If you are looking for Barbecue in Atlanta, you might consider Korean cuisine? How about a great classic steakhouse? You might to try a French inspired version. Whatever cuisine you are seeking, we've likely written about it and we're excited to bring you the best food options available.
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Food Events
Oktoberfest,
Cost: Free
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09/26/2025 3:00 PM
Cultura y Sabor Hispanic Heritage Festival,
Cost: Free
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09/26/2025 6:00 PM
Rémy Martin Red Carpet Affair,
Cost: $55-$70.90
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09/26/2025 7:00 PM
REEL Friday Movie Nights: Sonic 3,
Cost: Free
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09/26/2025 7:00 PM
Aqua Vino,
Cost: $105 - $165
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09/26/2025 7:00 PM
Garden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry,
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
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09/27/2025 11:30 AM
Week 5 College Football Watch Party- No Cover!,
Cost: FREE
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09/27/2025 11:30 AM
Give Sanctuary Festival & The Guardians Cup Soccer Tournament,
Cost: Free
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09/27/2025 12:00 PM
The Soul Food Showdown,
Cost: $0-$290.10
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09/27/2025 12:00 PM
Washington Park Jamboree,
Cost: Free
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09/27/2025 12:00 PM
Oktoberfest @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: Free entry
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09/27/2025 12:00 PM
Oktoberfest @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: Free
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09/27/2025 12:00 PM
Reel Friend's 'BiRDY' Feature Film Fundraiser: Games, Food & Live Auction,
Cost: Free
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09/27/2025 5:00 PM
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show,
Cost: $81.45
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09/27/2025 6:00 PM
Summer Movie Experience '25: BackYARD Fest!,
Cost: Free
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09/27/2025 6:00 PM
3rd Spot Watch Party: Georgia vs. Alabama,
Cost: Free
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09/27/2025 7:30 PM
It's Givin' Brunch,
Cost: Free
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09/28/2025 10:00 AM
Garden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry,
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
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09/28/2025 11:30 AM
Taste of PiHi,
Cost: $30
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09/28/2025 3:00 PM
Hops & Flow Beer Yoga at Three Taverns Imaginarium,
Cost: From $20.42
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09/28/2025 4:00 PM
Puzzle & Prosecco: Fall Edition (Self Serve Wine Tasting + Puzzle Night!),
Cost: Free+
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09/28/2025 8:30 PM
The Art of Wine & Food Pairings at TWO urban licks,
Cost: $65
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09/29/2025 7:00 PM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Jon Novak,
Cost: $150.00
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09/30/2025 6:30 PM
Paint & Pint @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: $65
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09/30/2025 7:00 PM
Paint & Pint @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: Free
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09/30/2025 7:00 PM
2025 Atlanta Greek Festival,
Cost: $5 ADV, $7 after Oct. 2nd
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10/02/2025 5:00 PM
Business X Design with CocoaTown,
Cost: $25-$30
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10/02/2025 5:30 PM
Taste Brookhaven 2025,
Cost: $92 Gen Adm, $135 VIP
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10/02/2025 6:00 PM
18th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival,
Cost: Free to attend
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10/04/2025 11:00 AM
Monster Mash Maker's Market: Shop Handmade at Harmony Park,
Cost: Free
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10/04/2025 11:00 AM
Garden Chef Demos: Anïsa Lewis,
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
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10/04/2025 11:30 AM
Porches and Pies,
Cost: Free entry; $10-$20 for pie tasting passes and pie competition entries respectively
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10/04/2025 12:00 PM
Decatur Book Festival 2025 - Hank Shaw: Borderlands: Recipes and Stories from the Rio Grande to the Pacific (Day 2),
Cost: Free
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10/04/2025 12:00 PM
Spooky Brownie @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: Free entry
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10/04/2025 12:00 PM
The Vacation® Corporate Cookout Atlanta,
Cost: Free
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10/04/2025 12:00 PM
3rd Spot Watch Party: Georgia vs. Kentucky ,
Cost: Free
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10/04/2025 12:00 PM
Taste of Tucker 2025,
Cost: $10 - $100
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10/04/2025 1:00 PM
Cosplay on Tap,
Cost: Free entry
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10/04/2025 2:00 PM
Decatur Book Festival 2025 -William Dissen: Thoughtful Cooking: Recipes Rooted in the Deep South (Day 2) ,
Cost: Free
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10/04/2025 2:30 PM
Decatur Book Festival 2025 - Belinda Smith-Sullivan: Cocktails, Southern Style: Pours, Drinks, Sips and Bites (Day 2),
Cost: Free
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10/04/2025 3:00 PM
Garden Chef Demos: Anïsa Lewis,
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
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10/05/2025 11:30 AM
Reel Friend’s ‘I Could Dom’ Film Launch + Birthday Smash,
Cost: Free
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10/05/2025 4:00 PM
Party on the PATH,
Cost: $75-$100
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10/05/2025 5:30 PM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Deborah VanTrece,
Cost: $150.00
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10/07/2025 6:30 PM
Fresh Plates Dinner: Rodney Smith Jr.,
Cost: Sold Out
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10/08/2025 6:30 PM
Paint & Pint @ Little Cottage,
Cost: $45
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10/08/2025 7:00 PM
Chef’s Table Dinner Series at Overstory Rooftop Bar ,
Cost: $115
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10/09/2025 7:00 PM
Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy,
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
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10/11/2025 11:30 AM
Oktoberfest by Fire Maker Brewing,
Cost: Free entry
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10/11/2025 12:00 PM
Big Gay Brunch at Park Tavern,
Cost: $35
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10/11/2025 12:00 PM
Halloweentown Market: Shop Spooky!,
Cost: Free entry
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10/11/2025 12:00 PM
Art Market + Bottle Release @ Little Cottage,
Cost: Free
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10/11/2025 12:00 PM
2nd Saturdays Market @ Contrast Artisan Ales Chamblee,
Cost: Free
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10/11/2025 1:00 PM
Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy,
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
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10/12/2025 11:30 AM
2nd Sundays Market @ Stillfire Suwanee,
Cost: Free
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10/12/2025 1:00 PM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Kevin Gillespie,
Cost: $150.00
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10/14/2025 6:30 PM
Nino Negri Wine Tasting at ENZO Steakhouse & Bar ,
Cost: $150
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10/15/2025 6:30 PM
Fresh Plates Dinner: Ali Mesghali,
Cost: Sold Out
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10/15/2025 6:30 PM
Banfi Wine Dinner,
Cost: $125
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10/15/2025 7:00 PM
Grand Tasting Midtown 2025,
Cost: $91 - $135
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10/16/2025 6:00 PM
Georgia Grown Dinner: Jamie Keating,
Cost: $95 – $100
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10/16/2025 6:30 PM
World Party & Cultural Experience,
Cost: $24-$59 for general admission
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10/17/2025 6:00 PM
Homemade Pie Making,
Cost: $45 – $50
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10/18/2025 10:00 AM
The French Market Returns to Buckhead Village,
Cost: Free entry
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10/18/2025 11:00 AM
Hocus Pocus Makers Market at Phoenix and Dragon,
Cost: Free
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10/18/2025 11:00 AM
3rd Annual Brookhaven International Festival (Day 1),
Cost: Free entry
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10/18/2025 11:00 AM
Pugoween @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: FREE
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10/18/2025 12:00 PM
A Taste of Chamblee,
Cost: Free to attend
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10/18/2025 3:00 PM
Dog Beer Yoga at Fire Maker Brewing benefiting PAWS Atlanta!,
Cost: From $20.59
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10/19/2025 11:00 AM
Garden Chef Demos: Jacob Rich,
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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10/19/2025 11:30 AM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Matthew Basford,
Cost: $150.00
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10/21/2025 6:30 PM
Dinner and a Diva: Humperdinck’s Hänsel und Gretel,
Cost: $71 (includes dinner)
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10/21/2025 7:00 PM
Fresh Plates Dinner: Dan Latham,
Cost: Sold Out
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10/22/2025 6:30 PM
Ashley Wright McIntyre Lecture featuring Dr. Bill Walton,
Cost: Free
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10/22/2025 7:00 PM
GEEARS Annual Fundraising Luncheon featuring Steve Burns,
Cost: $250 - 10000
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10/23/2025 11:30 PM
Castleberry Hill Loft Tour & Wine Tasting 2025,
Cost: $45.00
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10/25/2025 11:00 AM
Dale Ale Trail Day @ Avondale Estates,
Cost: Free
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10/25/2025 11:00 AM
Trick or Drink: Atlanta Halloween Bar Crawl (3 Days),
Cost: $20.96
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10/25/2025 4:00 PM
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