Tickets are Officially on Sale for Food That Rocks, Presented by Taste of Atlanta

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ATLANTA (April 20, 2023)---Tickets are officially on sale for the eighth annual Food That Rocks , presented by Taste of Atlanta, Visit Sandy Springs, and the City of Sandy Springs. The carefully curated gourmet gathering takes place on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Recognized as Sandy Springs’ premier food and drink tasting event, Food That Rocks brings an incredible energy to City Green at City Springs for one-night only where attendees will sip, savor and celebrate the community’s vibrant culinary scene. A treat for your tastebuds, this “ultimate eatertainment experience” features unlimited tastes of mouth-watering food from 25+ of Sandy Springs’ best restaurants, a decadent dessert bar, wine, beer & craft cocktails, live music and an array of interactive experiences.

Tickets for Food That Rocks are all-inclusive, providing an all-access foodie fest full of craveable bites and beverage tastings for adults 21+. General Admission and VIP Tickets are now available and can be purchased at FoodThatRocks.org. VIP ticket holders get early access to Food That Rocks from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., a special welcome cocktail and VIP goody bag (one per household) and cost $125 per ticket. General admission is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and tickets cost $85 per person. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended as tickets typically sell out prior to the event. Group ticket packages are also available at an exclusive special rate, contact Tickets@TasteofAtlanta.com to inquire.

“I’m incredibly proud of Sandy Springs’ growing restaurant scene. There’s always something new to check out along with favorite spots to re-visit. If you’re having trouble picking one restaurant over another, Food That Rocks lets you sample from some of the City’s most popular dining destinations all in one night,” says Rusty Paul, Mayor of Sandy Springs.

FOOD THAT ROCKS HIGHLIGHTS

• One Night Only, 7-10 p.m.; VIP Early Access 6-7 p.m.
• Eat and greet with local chefs
• Bottomless tastes of a variety beer, wine and craft cocktails
• Unlimited signature bites from 25+ of Sandy Springs best restaurants and top chefs
• Live music by The Geek Squad, cooking demonstrations, plus other exciting entertainment

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

• Big B’s Fish Joint
• Breadwinner Café
• Brooklyn Café
• Chef Rob’s Caribbean Café
• CityBar.
• City Barbeque
• Colonial Kitchen & Bar
• Da Vinci’s Donuts
• The General Muir
• Gus’ World-Famous Fried Chicken
• Hearth Pizza Tavern
• il Giallo Osteria & Bar
• McDaniel’s QN2
• Nothing Bundt Cake
• Nowak’s
• SabaRaba’s
• The Select Restaurant + Bar
• Southern Bistro
• Tailgate Taqueria + Bar
• Tupelo Honey
• Under the Cork Tree
• Yalda

*Check Food That Rocks’ website often for most up-to-date restaurant list

“We are thrilled to bring Food That Rocks back to City Springs for the eighth year. This year we will take over City Green for one night only. Our mission is to provide a true eatertainment experience for attendees and unite the community with the amazing Sandy Springs’ chefs and restaurants. It is a wonderful way for people to try new restaurants and revisit old favorites, all in one location and for one ticket price. We promise that the event will truly be a one-of-a-kind culinary celebration,” says Dale DeSena, Founder of Food That Rocks and Taste of Atlanta.

Event goers will eat their music loving hearts out with live tunes from a violinist and popular Atlanta band, The Geek Squad, a lively group is an energetic, get-up-and-dance band, performing all the best Motown, jazz, funk, hip-hop, and Top 40 Hits. In addition to musical talent, Food That Rocks features one jam-packed evening of other captivating entertainment including live cooking demonstrations by some of Sandy Springs’ rockstar chefs, a tarot card reader, caricature artist, 360 photobooth and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite food and drink at the event. One restaurant will be deemed “best taste” and one drink tasting will take home the “best beverage” and go down as this year’s Food That Rocks crowd-selected favorites. With community connection always in mind, Food That Rocks is a true party with a purpose providing attendees a way to contribute to several area non-profits including Community Assistance Center, The Giving Kitchen, Second Helpings Atlanta, and Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities.

FOOD THAT ROCKS SPONSORS

Avion ,  BMW ,  Bulleit Bourbon ,  Casa Don Ramon ,  City Walk Shopping Center ,  Coke Zero Sugar ,  Don Julio ,  The Georgia Hemp Company ,  Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital ,  Northside Hospital ,  Tito’s Handmade Vodka

MEDIA PARTNERS

Access Atlanta ,  Atlanta Best Media ,  Atlanta Eats ,  Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles ,  Atlanta Jewish Times ,  Best Self  Magazine ,  City Lifestyle Magazine,  Georgia Voice ,  Modern Luxury ,  My Sandy Springs ,  Restaurant Informer , Rough Draft Atlanta ,  Atlanta Intown ,  Simply Buckhead and  Smooth Jazz ATL 101.1 , East Cobber and  680 The Fan

Food that Rocks will be held at Sandy Springs City Green located at 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Food That Rocks is a rain or shine event. All participants must be 21 or older. No refunds. No exchanges. Follow Food That Rocks on Instagram and Facebook. Visit Food That Rocks for additional information and tickets.

ABOUT TASTE OF ATLANTA

Taste of Atlanta is back for its 23rd year to curate all-inclusive hyper-local tasting experiences throughout Metro Atlanta. Each event is created to have great tastes and decadent desserts as we fulfill our mission of “turning tasters into diners.” Our commitment continues — to support the Atlanta hospitality community and serve as a resource that connects people with time-honored neighborhood favorites and new restaurants, local chefs, and libations while giving back to the community. Each event has been created for some of the most happening local culinary communities including Sandy Springs, Westside, Alpharetta, and Midtown Atlanta. For more information visit TasteofAtlanta.com.