Atlanta Food Staples Wine Dinner

Name: Atlanta Food Staples Wine Dinner
Start: 2025-08-14T20:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-14T22:00:00-04:00
Location: 1117 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309

Schedule

Thu Aug 14 2025 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1117 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309 | Atlanta, GA

Join us for an evening of Atlanta exploration with 5-course wine dinner as we highlight food staples inspired by some of Atlanta’s most beloved hotspots!
It’s time to celebrate the wealth of culinary diversity in Atlanta with a night of innovative wine pairings! Join us in the Epicurean Theatre for an ATL-centric wine and culinary exploration hosted by Kelly of A Cork in the Road using a format inspired by Sommelier Ryan Mullins in 2024. Adam Venable, Mullins’ mentee and a fellow Wine Consultant at Winebow Importer a Distributor, will be joining Kelly in the theatre to tell stories about the Atlanta restaurants that have inspired his creative wine - and music! - pairings. Chef Henry Tapia will present dishes representing 5 classic Atlanta staples in honor of these beloved local restaurants.
Kelly, Adam, and Chef Henry will take you through a journey of the Atlanta food scene and highlight what makes this city so rich with flavor and tradition. Guests will leave with new palate skills and insights that could even inspire a night of recreating these pairings with friends and family at home!
Plus, attendees will receive a special dining offer. Explore all our on-property dining options here: https://www.epicureanhotelatlanta.com/taste
Complete event details & tickets: https://www.epicureanhotelatlanta.com/events/atlanta-food-staples-wine-dinner

****MENU****
Each dish, prepared by Chef Henry, will be paired with a wine presented by Kelly & Adam
*SALMON CHIPS* (Two Urban Licks inspired):
smoked salmon : dill pickle dust : chipotle cream cheese : house made chips : pickled onion caviar
*BEC BAGEL* (Emerald City Bagel inspired):
poppy seed bagel : fried egg : provolone : crispy bacon : chive cream cheese
*MAGIC WINGZ* (Magic City inspired):
lemon bbq : loaded tater tots : sauce flight
*SQUID INK PASTA* (BoccaLupo inspired:)
blood orange sugo picante : house linguine : misto di frutti di mare : bottarga

*CATFISH PO' BOY* (Bankhead Seafood inspired):
brioche : creole tartar sauce : bib lettuce : garlic honey hot sauce
**MEET THE HOSTS**
Kelly Cornett, A Cork in the Road – Kelly Cornett of A Cork in the Road is a wine events and media consultant based in Atlanta with 10+ years of experience working in a wide range of roles in the wine industry from production to education. She used to manage a winery in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, but now she serves as Atlanta's local wine concierge by designing pairings for wine dinners, teaching classes, and hosting tasting experiences - both in-person and virtually. She also hosts the "A Cork in the Road" Podcast that highlights people who are shaping the Southeast wine industry. You can follow her for adventures and insights on Instagram and Twitter at @acorkintheroad.
Adam Venable, Winebow Importer & Distributor – Adam Venable is a Wine Consultant at Winebow Importer and Distributor who has only worked in distribution for 4 years but has been passionate about studying wine for the past 20. Adam cut his teeth in the food and wine industry while waiting tables at Two Urban Licks and Empire State South as well as high volume craft bartending at The Painted Pin. During those same years, he also pursued a career as an independent hip-hop artist which led to him touring, collaborating, and performing with acts such as Public Enemy, Wu-Tang Clan, and Blackalicious. He worked harvest in Napa Valley at Reynolds Family Winery in 2011 and has traveled extensively to west coast wine regions. Adam is also a mentee of Ryan Mullins and is excited to take his idea and put his unique spin on it with his extensive knowledge of music, food, and WINE!

**PARKING**
Complimentary valet validation is provided.
**PRICE**
Ticket Price: $85
*Gratuity is already included in ticket price. Tax will apply during checkout.
**FINE PRINT**
This event is 21+. No menu substitutions. Gratuity is already included in ticket price. Tax will apply during checkout. Cancellations made up to 48 hours before the event will be refunded 100%. Under 48 hours there will be no refunds.
Third party ticketing sites are not affiliated with Epicurean Atlanta. Tickets cannot be marked up or resold. Only tickets purchased on-property at the hotel front desk or online at epicureanhotelatlanta.com are valid for entry.