Tickets On Sale Today, August 13, for Grand Tasting Midtown

Presented by Taste of Atlanta

ATLANTA – (August 13, 2025) – Atlanta’s favorite night to eat, sip, and celebrate under the stars is back! Grand Tasting Midtown Presented by Taste of Atlanta will transform the entire 9^th floor of the Epicurean Hotel Atlantal including the ballroom, pool deck, roof top, and Culinary Theatre of Epicurean Hotel Atlanta into the city’s most delicious party on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets go on sale today, Wednesday, August 13.

This all-inclusive evening is your chance to sample unlimited bites from 20+ of the Midtown area’s hottest restaurants from the Westside, Fourth Ward, Virginia Highlands, and more. Enjoy wine, beer and craft cocktail tastings mixed by the best of bartenders while soaking in the skyline views from the Epicurean’s beautiful rooftop setting. The hotel is even offering a Good Neighbor room rate for those who are participating or purchased tickets to Grand Tasting Midtown.

Paradise Awaits for One Lucky Foodie

And, this year, guests can enter to win an escape to paradise compliments of Visit Jamaica and Delta Vacations. The lucky winner will walk away with a five-night getaway for two at Princess Senses The Mangrove, an all-inclusive Jamaican resort and round trip airfare compliments of Delta Vacations.

Event Highlights

All-Inclusive Tastings Enjoy unlimited bites, savory and sweet, from the top Midtown area restaurants.
Beverage Experiences Discover a new favorite sip with a variety of wine, beer, craft cocktail tastings.
Live Entertainment Front-woman Katy Shotter, known as Ethel Shotter, has toured the world with Beyoncé, Robin Thicke, Mario, and more. Guests can enjoy Ethel and The Shotters soulful, high-class, and uniquely entertaining musical experience throughout the evening.
Publix Cooking Stage in the Culinary Theater with Moderator Ligaya Figueras, senior editor for Food and Dining for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Learn new tips from rising star local chefs and mixologists who will present live demonstrations during the event.

Tickets

VIP Ticket $125 Early entry at 6:00 PM includes a VIP Swag Bag (limit one per household), all-inclusive food and dessert tastings, multiple bars featuring local beers, wine, and craft cocktail tastings, live chef and mixology demonstrations.
General Admission Ticket $95 Entry starts at 7:00 pm. All-inclusive food and dessert tastings, multiple bars featuring local beers, wine, and craft cocktail tastings, live chef and mixology demonstrations.
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21+ only. All guests are required to present a valid photo ID to enter. No babies or strollers. Grand Tasting Midtown is a rain-or-shine event. An elevator is needed to get to the rooftop. No refunds or exchanges.

Participating Restaurants:

Bold Monk, Bulla Gastro Bar, Cupcakin’ Bake Shop, DAS BBQ, Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, Melting Pot, Oreatha’, Reverence, Rowdy Tiger Whiskey Bar & Kitchen, Snooze an A.M. Eatery, Tandoori Pizza & Wing Co., Woody’s Cheesesteaks, and more to come!

Participating Sponsors:

Grand Tasting Midtown is made possible through the generous support and energy of our dedicated sponsors; Epicurean Atlanta Hotel, Publix, Coke Zero Sugar, Audi Atlanta, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Don Julio, Olmeca Altos, Smart Water, Solomon Brothers Jewelers, Jamaica, Delta Vacations, Society Insurance, Diplomatico Rum, Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop, Don Cosme Tequila, Absolut, Aplomo Tequila, Savannah Distributing Company, Classic Tents & Events, Prima, Primero Tequila, Old Fitzgerald, and St. Julian Winery.

Media sponsors: Rough Draft Atlanta, Georgia Voice, Atlanta Intown, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Restaurant Informer, Jezebel, The Atlantan, Atlanta Best Media, 680 The Fan, Xtra 106.3, and Smooth Jazz 101.1.

A portion of ticket sales will be gifted to a long-time Taste of Atlanta charitable partner, Second Helpings Atlanta. Dedicated to combating hunger in metro Atlanta, Second Helpings diverts surplus food from landfills and delivers it as meals to families in need.

About Taste of Atlanta

Since 2001, Taste of Atlanta has been turning tasters into diners, connecting food lovers with must-know chefs and must-visit dining spots across metro Atlanta through exclusive, all-access events. Taste of Atlanta presents four signature culinary experiences that cover all corners of Atlanta: Grand Tasting Buckhead, Food That Rocks Sandy Springs, Grand Tasting Alpharetta, and Grand Tasting Midtown. Each event offers an all-inclusive, hyper-local tasting experience that showcases the neighborhood's unique culinary scene while supporting the vibrant restaurant community. For tickets and details, visit TasteofAtlanta.com.

About Second Helpings

Taste of Atlanta is proud to partner with Second Helpings Atlanta as an official charity partner for 2025. Join Taste of Atlanta in supporting Second Helpings’ mission to rescue surplus food and fight hunger in the community. To learn more and get involved, visit Second Helpings Atlanta.

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