Rain Or Shine Let Us Swirl And Savor The Wine

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The weather in Atlanta has been fantastic the last few days. A slight breeze, fresh air and sunny skies for the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. The weather has accentuated what a great location Atlanta is to celebrate Southern food, wine and hospitality.

The weather has taken a slight turn today. But a little drizzle won’t stop the wine connoissuer, foodie or family celebrating Mother’s Day from enjoying festivities of the day. You never know where you’ll find your next priceless moment, so get out there and savor some of the best food and wine the South has to offer. And don’t forget to bring your Delta medallion card for expedited access to the tasting tents.

Thank goodness for the excellent festival planning team and Loews hotel which will allow activities to continue as planned. The cooking classes, technical cocktail labs and tasting tents will all be open and on schedule.

Rain or shine the Atlanta Food & Wine festival will showcase the best the South has to offer.

Cooking Classes At Loews Hotel

The more than 30 seminars and cooking demonstrations will begin at 10:30 am sharp and will be inside the Loews Atlanta Hotel. For a list of  the events visit the online schedule here.

a kitchen with a large island

Kitchen Of Dreams

The Food Will Be Tasty

With over 30 seminars and cooking classes, you’ll be sure to find something to nibble or sip on while you learn from great chefs and mixologists.

a table full of food

Something To Nibble On

a woman smiling at a display of ice cream cones

Ice Cream

Cocchi Spritz

Something To Sip On

The Bar & Tasting Tents Are Open

The cooking classes and seminars will be followed by the Tasting Tents from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm at 11th & Peachtree Walk. There will be cocktails like the Cocchi Spritz to explore as well as some interesting varietals to swirl, sniff, and spit savor. For a map of tasting tents you can visit the online map here.

a group of people at a bar

Champagne Toast

Bottom Line

The Atlanta Food & Wine festival will still showcase the best the South has to offer. Rain or shine lets go taste some wine.

The Festival will conclude indoors with The Parting Bite: A Chorus of Greens, a special dinner hosted by Anne Quatrano and Linton Hopkins with a collection of AF&WF talent, at 5:00 pm at Westside Provisions District. 

a close up of a boat

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