Titillating The Taste Buds

from Simply Buckhead July-August 2023

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Taste of Atlanta Grand Tasting Debuts on the Westside

A Taste of Atlanta event makes its Westside de but July 20 at The Foundry at Puritan Mill. As part of the Grand Tasting, more than 25 area restau rants will provide unlimited bites and beverages, among them Bibi Eatery, Delbar Middle East ern, Postino and Ted’s Montana Grill. Cooking demonstrations, a live band, cocktails, wine and beer, and a dessert bar are also part of the event. Bakeries, chocolatiers, ice creameries, donut shops, pie shops—they’ll all be there. In between tastes, guests can pose for a caricature artist, get a tarot reading and visit the photo booth. The one-night-only event will also showcase nonprofits such as Giving Kitchen and Second Helpings Atlanta. For $125, guests will get the VIP treatment: early entry at 6 p.m., a welcome cocktail and a swag bag of free stuff. General admission is $85 and starts at 7 p.m.

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DAVID KOZ & FRIENDS SUMMER HORNS TOUR

July 14 bandsintown.com/e/104230556dave-koz-at-byers-theatre-at-sandy-springs-performing-arts-center

If the sounds of mellow saxophones are your thing, check out platinum artist David Koz and friends at Byers Theatre in Sandy Springs. Tickets start at $80.25.

Yellowcard 20th Anniversary Tour

July 20 chastainparkamp.com/events/ yellowcard-mayday-parade-storyof-the-year-this-wild-life/

They did a farewell tour and broke up, but now this melodic punk band is back with a reunion tour celebrating their hit “Ocean Avenue” and more. Tickets start at $23 at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park.

FOOD TRUCK NIGHTS

AT BLACKBURN PARK

July 26, Aug. 23 explorebrookhaven.com/ event/food-truck-nightsat-blackburn-park/

Bring the whole family (including the pooch) to this monthly event in Brookhaven’s Blackburn Park for an evening of live music, children’s activities and great food. It runs from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

EMMETT TILL & MAMIE TILL-MOBLEY: LET THE WORLD SEE

Aug. 7-Sept. 17 emmettillexhibit.org

This exhibit at Atlanta History Center tells the true story of 14-year-old Emmett Till, who was killed in the Jim Crow South, and his mother Mamie’s lifelong quest for healing and justice. Suitable for children 10 and older. Exhibit included in center's $24 general admission. Discounts available; members free.