Brunch with the Best of ‘em -- Including Ormsby’s, Marlow’s Tavern and More -- at Atlanta Brunch Festival in Atlantic Station Mar. 11

Let the brunch toasting begin -- with bloody marys, mimosas or beer and wine if you prefer -- to the holy grail of weekend meals, brunch. Our city’s best brunch spots come together like sweet pancakes and syrup and savory shrimp and grits at the Atlanta Brunch Festival waffling through Atlantic Station Saturday, Mar. 11 from 12-5 p.m. Live music and DJ tunes turn the mega-brunch bunch into a party zone as fest-goers enjoy classic brunch beverages and sample brunch dishes from Marlow’s Tavern (an event sponsor), Ormsby’s and many other eateries. Buy tickets online in advance: $20 general admission includes entry and one food ticket; $75 VIP admission includes 11 a.m. early entry, unlimited drinks, VIP food tent and three food tickets. General admission tickets will be available on festival day for $25 each. Buy additional food tastes from vendors for $3 each; drinks will be available at the cash bar. Atlanta Beer Festivals and Atlanta Wine Party are producing the ages 21-and-up event (no under-21 exceptions; leave the kids, babies and pets at home)