All-inclusive Eatertainment Event Returns June 8 Showcasing Sandy Springs’ Delicious Culinary Communities, Wine, Beer, Craft Cocktails, Live Music and More

Tickets are officially on sale for the eighth annual Food That Rocks, presented by Taste of Atlanta, Visit Sandy Springs, and the City of Sandy Springs. The carefully curated gourmet gathering takes place on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Recognized as Sandy Springs’ premier food and drink tasting event, Food That Rocks brings an incredible energy to City Green at City Springs for one-night only where attendees will sip, savor and celebrate the community’s vibrant culinary scene. A treat for your tastebuds, this “ultimate eatertainment experience” features unlimited tastes of mouth-watering food from 25+ of Sandy Springs’ best restaurants, a decadent dessert bar, wine, beer & craft cocktails, live music and an array of interactive experiences.  

Tickets for Food That Rocks are all-inclusive, providing an all-access foodie fest full of craveable bites and beverage tastings for adults 21+. General Admission and VIP Tickets are now available and can be purchased at FoodThatRocks.org. VIP ticket holders get early access to Food That Rocks from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., a special welcome cocktail and VIP goody bag (one per household) and cost $125 per ticket. General admission is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and tickets cost $85 per person. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended as tickets typically sell out prior to the event. Group ticket packages are also available at an exclusive special rate, contact Tickets@TasteofAtlanta.com to inquire.

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“I’m incredibly proud of Sandy Springs’ growing restaurant scene. There’s always something new to check out along with favorite spots to re-visit. If you’re having trouble picking one restaurant over another, Food That Rocks lets you sample from some of the City’s most popular dining destinations all in one night,” says Rusty Paul, Mayor of Sandy Springs.

FOOD THAT ROCKS HIGHLIGHTS

• One Night Only, 7-10 p.m.; VIP Early Access 6-7 p.m. 

• Eat and greet with local chefs

• Bottomless tastes of a variety beer, wine and craft cocktails

• Unlimited signature bites from 25+ of Sandy Springs best restaurants and top chefs 

• Live music by The Geek Squad, cooking demonstrations, plus other exciting entertainment

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

• Big B’s Fish Joint • Breadwinner Café • Brooklyn Café • Buttermilk Sky Pie • Chef Rob’s Caribbean Café • • City Barbeque • Clean Juice • Colonial Kitchen & Bar • Da Vinci’s Donuts • The General Muir • Gus’ World-Famous Fried Chicken • Hearth Pizza Tavern • Henri’s Bakery & Cafe • il Giallo Osteria & Bar • McDaniel’s QN2 • Nothing Bundt Cake • Nowak’s • SabaRaba’s • The Select Restaurant + Bar • Southern Bistro • Taco Mac • O’ Reilly’s • Tre Vele • Tupelo Honey • Under the Cork Tree • Yalda • Zambawango  

 

*Check Food That Rocks’ website often for most up-to-date restaurant list

“We are thrilled to bring Food That Rocks back to City Springs for the eighth year. This year we will take over City Green for one night only. Our mission is to provide a true eatertainment experience for attendees and unite the community with the amazing Sandy Springs’ chefs and restaurants. It is a wonderful way for people to try new restaurants and revisit old favorites, all in one location and for one ticket price. We promise that the event will truly be a one-of-a-kind culinary celebration,” says Dale DeSena, Founder of Food That Rocks and Taste of Atlanta.