Taste of Atlanta Takes over Midtown this Weekend

Get primed for this weekend’s Taste of Atlanta. You’ll not want to miss a morsel of the city’s signature culinary fest spreading through Midtown’s Tech Square, October 21-23.  Foodies will enjoy samplings from more than 90 of the Southeast’s most popular restaurants -- including The Big Ketch, HOBNOB, Marlow’s Tavern, Seed Kitchen & Bar and Smokebelly BBQ -- and a full schedule of events such as VIP Grand Tasting Experience options, Barcraft Competition, Big Green Egg Grilling Stage, The Chef’s Table, Family Food Zone, The Kitchen Workshop, silent auction and more. Buy tickets for individual days or in two- or three-day packages and view the full schedule online.

Food and Wine Forecast Calls for an Afternoon in the Country with Les Dames d’Escoffier International on November 8

What’s a city guy or gal to do this weekend? Spend An Afternoon in the Country with chefs from Atlanta’s top restaurants in the beautiful gardens of the Inn at Serenbe, Sunday, November 8 from 1-4 p.m. Taste chef creations along with fine wines and premium micro-brews while enjoying live music, a silent auction, a cake raffle with goodies from Atlanta pastry chefs, hayrides and lots more activities. This 15th annual event hosted by Les Dames d’Escoffier International - Atlanta Chapter is a pleaser for all ages. The Dish blog leafs out the details.

Get Your Groove on at Fadó's "Ladies '80s" Party for Team in Training on August 27th

Get decked out in your best '80s attire and head over to Fadó Irish Pub & Restaurant on Saturday, August 27 for this month's "Ladies '80s" party. Not only do you get an excuse to throw on a rockin’ '80s ensemble, but you’ll also be benefitting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training triathlon team by attending. This totally '80s fundraising party starts at 7 p.m. with tunes from the likes of Madonna and Michael Jackson blasting all night and classic '80s cocktails like Long Island Iced Tea, Mai Tai and Blue Hawaiian priced at just $5 for the ladies. The $20 entry fee will score you two draft beer tickets and a happy hour buffet. Take a break from doing your ‘80s thang on the dance floor to partake in the 50/50 cash raffle and a silent auction. Best part -- all money raised goes toward finding a cure for Leukemia and Lymphoma. Fadó keeps the party rocking into the night with a DJ starting at 10:30 p.m. RSVP and get more info on Facebook. Fadó hosts "Ladies '80s" on the last Saturday of each month. Check out the restaurant's website for more information.