Grand Tasting Westside Brings Ultimate Eatertainment Experience July 20

ATLANTA, June 23, 2023--- Calling all foodies, tickets to Grand Tasting Westside are on sale now for this one-of-a-kind food and drink tasting experience presented by Taste of Atlanta. Grand Tasting Westside, a tasting event celebrating Westside’s best chefs and unique restaurant scene, comes to the Foundry at Puritan Mill (916 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30318) for one night only on Thursday, July 20, 2023. The event’s all-inclusive tickets provide attendees with unlimited tastes from 25 of the area’s best restaurants and more than a dozen wine, beer and cocktail tastings, a decadent dessert bar, plus live music and other special entertainment to enjoy.

“The Westside is home to many of the best restaurants in Atlanta all within a few square miles. The neighborhood is buzzing with a wide variety of culinary experiences and has such a rich diversity in cuisine and chef talent. We are thrilled to debut our first Grand Tasting Westside event experience this summer and can’t wait to showcase the best eats from this amazing culinary community,” said Dale DeSena, Founder of Taste of Atlanta. Community is at the heart of Grand Tasting Westside with a mission to unite tasters with restaurants in the neighborhood as well as support non-profits that are vital to the area including Second Helpings Atlanta, Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities and Giving Kitchen. In addition to showcasing mouth-watering tastes, Grand Tasting Westside plans to donate a portion of the net proceeds from every ticket to community partners, making this event a “Grand Giveback” and Party With a Purpose. All-inclusive tickets for Grand Tasting Westside can be purchased at TasteofAtlanta.com for ages 21 and up. Grand Tasting Westside will be held from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. for General Admission ticket buyers and cost $75 per person. VIP tickets offer priority early access to the event from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., a VIP gift bag (one per household) and a special welcome cocktail to enjoy for $95 per person. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended as tickets are expected to sell out. Tickets will be available at the gate based on availability and cost $85 for General Admission and $110 for VIP tickets. Group ticket packages are also available at an exclusive special rate, contact Tickets@TasteofAtlanta.com for information.

Grand Tasting Westside Highlights:

One Night Only, 7-10 p.m.
VIP Early Access 6-7 p.m. includes VIP swag bag (1 per household)
Eat and greet with the Westside’s local chefs
Bottomless sips of a variety beer, wine, and craft cocktail tastings
Unlimited signature bites from 25+ of the Westside’s best restaurants and top chefs
Delicious dessert tastings in the Dessert Bar
Live demos by Tanqueray mixologist, participating chef Pat Pascarella and a Burger Throwdown to determine best Westside Burger
Live music, electric violinist, tarot card reader, caricature artist and more
Attendees will be the judge and vote for the “best taste,” “best beverage,” and “best dessert” of the evening
Grand Giveback to local community partners

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

*Check Taste of Atlanta’s website often for the most up-to-date restaurant list

GRAND TASTING WESTSIDE SPONSORS BMW | Your Atlanta Area BMW Dealer, Bulleit Bourbon, Casa Don Ramon, Coke Zero Sugar, Don Cosme Tequila, Georgia Beef Board, The Georgia Hemp Company, Malibu, Prima, Proximo, Riboli Family Wines, Savannah Distributing, SmartWater, Tanqueray, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Topo Chico MEDIA PARTNERS Access Atlanta, Atlanta Best Media, Atlanta Eats, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Atlanta Intown Best Self Magazine, City Lifestyle Magazine, Georgia Voice, Jezebel, Modern Luxury, Restaurant Informer, Rough Draft Atlanta, Simply Buckhead, Smooth Jazz ATL 101.1, 680 The Fan, XTRA 106. All participants must be 21 or older for Grand Tasting Westside. No refunds. No exchanges. Follow Taste of Atlanta on Instagram and Facebook. Visit Taste of Atlanta online 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, decadent desserts, and craft cocktail tastings 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.