Waffling on what to do this weekend? Commit to brunching with the best of ‘em -- including Babalu Tapas & Tacos and Food 101 -- at the Atlanta Brunch Festival on Saturday, March 10. Tasting stations, cash bars and musical entertainment spread like butter on hot biscuits over the festival area from 12-4 p.m. Food 101 executive chef Ron Eyester and 101 Concepts are designing the VIP food experience, which includes 11 a.m. entry, unlimited drinks and an exclusive VIP food and drink tent. Buy tickets online: general admission tickets are $20 per person in advance/$25 festival day, include entry and entertainment; VIP tickets are $79 in advance (not available day of event). Those anticipating heavy thirst can opt for “Bottomless Drinks” tickets covering all drinks from noon-3:45 p.m. ($50 advance/$60 festival day). Fork over $3 per portion (payable to each vendor) and supplement with bloody marys, mimosas, beer and wine priced from $5-$8. Rain or shine event open to guests ages 21 years and up only; no babies, kids or pets.
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)
