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July 9, 2010
Main Stage Music Performers Announced:  our Saturday and Sunday headline acts are set! (read more)
July 1, 2010
Mayor Kasim Reed and Festival Organizers Proclaim “Welcome to Peachtree Street and the Midtown Mile” (read more)
June 24, 2010
A message from the Mayor:  I am delighted to Iearn about the new Midtown Festival of the Arts and the widespread community effort that made its creation possible. (read the full letter)
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Culinary Arts



Culinary Arts

Plates on Peachtree Menu
Ecco Executive Chef Micah Willix
Duck Rillettes
  La Tavola Executive Chef Craig Richards
Beef Ravioli with Thyme, Marrow Butter and Red Wine Reduction
South City Kitchen Executive Chef Chip Ulbrich
Green Tomato Vichyssoise with Shrimp and Roasted Corn
  Shaun's Executive Chef Shaun Doty
Heritage Pork Schnitzel
Bacchanalia Executive Chef Ann Quatrano
Local Georgia Fruit Shaved Ice
Saturday Only
  Empire State South Executive Chef Hugh Acheson
Roast Pork Belly with Citrus-Celery and Sorghum
Park 75 Executive Chef Robert Gerstenecker
Lobster Corndog with P75 Mustard and Sweet Corn Ice Cream
  Pacci Executive Chef Keira Moritz
Creamy Polenta with Braised Pork Belly, Wild Mushrooms or Bolognese
Tap Executive Chef Adrian Villarreal
Chilled Shrimp with Saffron-Poached Apples
  Bakeshop Executive Chef Jonathan St. Hillaire
Creamy Chocolate and Pistachio Flan
Gordon Biersch Executive Chef Christian Norton
Shrimp and Chicken Potstickers
  Noon Executive Chef Katie Birmingham
Mini-Meatloaf Sandwich
Top Flr Executive Chef Shane Devereux
Fig & Duck Confit Salad
  RA Tootsy Maki, Spicy Tuna Roll, Salmon Nigiri & Shrimp Nigiri
Bhojanic Executive Chef Archna Becker
Puffed Crispy Rice with Spicy Housemade Chutney, Onion and Cilantro
  Purchase Tickets for Plates on Peachtree on Saturday! Purchase Tickets for Plates on Peachtree on Sunday!

 So what are you waiting for? Get your tickets today—this is one tasty opportunity you do not want to miss!


Culinary Stage
After indulging in some of the finest foods in Atlanta, visit the Culinary Stage at 8th Street to watch chefs in action, creating their featured dishes. The cooking demonstrations, sponsored by The Cook's Warehouse, will showcase the talent, skills and creativity of the Atlanta restaurant community. Participating chefs include Hugh Acheson, Spike Buckowski, Nick Melvin and Craig Richards.


Street Food
Experience the sights, sounds and performances of the Midtown Festival of the Arts with your festival food favorites!  With treats that are easy to eat and drink while you shop, visitors on the go can pick up the best of Festival food and drink, offered up with a Midtown twist. Special street food creations as well as favorites like popcorn and cotton candy will hit the spot with every member of your family!

Featured Restaurants

Yumbii Truck
Korean BBQ taco’s, burrito’s, quesadilla’s and pork sliders

The Nook
Mini crab cakes, prime rib crostini, coca-cola BBQ wings, malenga chips with pineapple salsa
Noodle
Small Asian Street Food
  El Taco
Elote (Mexican grilled corn-on-the-cob) and pork taco’s
King of Pops
Fresh Fruit Handmade Popsicles
  YEAH Burger
Beef Sliders, Turkey Burger Sliders, Hot Dogs and Fries
Westside Creamery
Seasonal scooped ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, milkshakes, cookies, pastries and donuts
  TAP
Caesar Wraps w/ Chicken & Greek Salad Wraps w/Lamb
South City Kitchen
Pulled BBQ Pork Sandwich
  Moto Bene Wood Oven Pizza
Fresh Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella & Basil; Sausage, Onion & Mozzarella
JCT Kitchen
Pommes frites with assorted sauces
  Ecco Ecco
Grilled Sausage and peppers in a baguette
Ri Ra RiRa Irish Pub
Classic Fish and Chips
  Bhojanic Bhojanic
Tandoori Chicken with curry, chili’s and mustard seed; Crispy potato patty topped with curried chick peas and house made chutney(Sunday only)
  T Concessions
Popcorn, chips, candy, snow cones
     


Beer Garden
Located at Peachtree Street and 7th Street, the Beer Garden features craft beers from our partner, Athens-based Terrapin Brewery. Enjoy a beverage while you enjoy Festival performances!
   Terrapin

It's hard to be hungry or thirsty in Midtown! Name a cuisine or style, have a craving for something simple or special, and you'll find it here and well-represented at the Midtown Festival of the Arts!

Festival guests can experience new tastes that highlight the Midtown spirit along Peachtree Street. Midtown Festival of the Arts celebrates the culinary arts through featured food and drink events curated by Fifth Group Restaurants, with specialty drinks from Absolut, Herradura and Terrapin. Delectable wines from Folio Wines will be served as well. Fifth Group has been providing innovative dining experience in a warm and inviting atmosphere at five restaurants in Atlanta for over 17 years.

Plates on Peachtree
Atlanta is a rising culinary star in the United States and is home to some of the country’s finest, most creative restaurants. Now, thanks to the inaugural Midtown Festival of the Arts being held in Atlanta September 25-26, you can conveniently try them all in one place at an unbelievable price.

We’re excited to announce an exclusive, ticketed area of the festival called Plates on Peachtree. Purchase a ticket in advance for only $30 per person per day (or $40 at the door) and you’ll be given the rare chance to sample restaurant-size tastes from some of the city’s best culinary destinations plus a complimentary drink of your choice to wash it all down.

Purchase Tickets for Plates on Peachtree on Saturday!  Purchase Tickets for Plates on Peachtree on Sunday!

If this impressive list doesn’t get your mouth watering, nothing will!

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