the 20th Anniversary Photo Contest at Willy's Mexicana Grill in less time than it takes to develop a Polaroid snapshot and show Willy's your #SummerOfWillys love! Before Saturday, August 1, sign up on Willy's Facebook page, snap a picture, tag your photo with "#SummerOfWillys" and upload on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Grand prize winner receives a GoPro Hero4 and 20 free burrito cards; runner up wins 10 free burrito cards. Willy’s also heats up the last month of its anniversary celebration with a 20th anniversary sweepstakes destined to send some lucky folks on an Orlando resort vacation. Willy's is partnering with Coca-Cola to build a grand prize package for up to four people, including four airline vouchers, a three-night stay at an Orlando theme park hotel and 12 one-day park tickets. Enter August 1-31 at any Willy's location or online. Find rules at www.willys.com
Scout out MAX’s Wine Dive along the Southern and global “tasting trails” curated through Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Tasting Tents, Friday, May 29 - Sunday, May 31. Nosh samples from more than 100 restaurants, food, wine and libations exhibitors during the hours of 3-6 p.m. Friday (VIP entry 2:30 p.m.), 2-5 p.m. Saturday and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Tasting Tent wristbands are a must-wear accessory to enter. Buy a wristband for your day of choice online, $100 a pop. VIP pass holders enjoy access to the exclusive Connoisseur Lounge for socializing, eating, drinking and relishing private food and beverage classes. MAX’s Wine Dive will be there, serving samples of popular dishes plus wine pairings. Hours are Friday, May 29 from 3-6 p.m. and Saturday, May 30 from 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Max out your Atlanta Food & Wine Festival experience by capping the day at MAX’s Wine Dive. Flash your AF&WF ticket or badge at the Midtown restaurant over the festival weekend and slice 10 percent off your food tab. Chef Patric Bell-Good loads the menu with large plates for the table and small plates for soloists or duos. Lunch is served until 4 p.m. Friday, then it’s on to dinner or weekend brunch. Dine in only; excludes alcohol.
The duck’s handsome, the wine winsome as all get out.Duckhorn Vineyards, founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn 40 years ago, has established itself as one of North America’s premium Napa Valley wine producers. Ray’s in the City validates the winery’s reputation at a Duckhorn wine and hors d’oeuvre reception on Thursday, May 28 from 5-7 p.m. Savor fine Duckhorn varietals along with hickory bacon-wrapped oysters with pepper cheese, braised short rib and crab Wellington and pan-roasted sea scallop with Parma ham and melon. $35 per person (excludes tax and gratuity). Call 404-524-9224 for reservations.
