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Come experience the fascinating culinary world of the professional Chef and discover the secrets of his craft. Hosted by Atlanta's own Tom Sullivan, patrons will enjoy tastes & beverages in an intimate setting while learning valuable cooking skills and insight into the Atlanta restaurant scene.
presented by John Kessler
Though a smile is universally understood, people from all countries and cultures are also familiar with the pang of hunger that strikes in between meals. This segment will feature Atlanta’s own Top Chef contestant Hector Santiago of Pura Vida, Super Pan Latino and El Burro Pollo, along with Miso Izakaya’s Guy Wong discussing and sampling the international snacks they grew up loving.
With the holiday most associated with a hearty feast looming just around the corner, Simply Southern Thanksgiving will delve into the dishes and traditions of a southern Thanksgiving feast and ideas to add modern twists to all the favorites. Join JCT. Kitchen and No. 246’s Chefs Ford Fry and Drew Belline to learn ways to add a few sparks to your Thanksgiving table.
It's a fiesta! Guests will learn the history and culture behind this idyllic duo that has recently exploded across Atlanta's dining scene.
Several of Atlanta’s top pastry chefs will go head to head to decorate a beautiful cake or cupcake with a unique theme given at the start of the competition. The audience will be the judge. |
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12:00 |
Meatless Monday |
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David Sweeney, Cakes & Ale; Zeb Stevenson, Livingston; Rashid Nuri, Truly Living Well |
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Irresistible meatless meals will be the highlight of this segment which will focus on healthy living and conscious eating. |
1:15 |
A Knack for Global Snacks |
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John Kessler, AJC; Guy Wong, Miso Izakaya; Jahan Ostad, Sheik Burritos n Kabobs; Hector Santiago, Pura Vida |
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Though a smile is universally understood, people from all countries and cultures are also familiar with the pang of hunger that strikes in between meals. This segment will feature Atlanta chefs and restaurateurs and the international snacks they grew up loving. |
2:30 |
Cake Crusade |
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Kathleen Miliotis, Davio's; Kamal Grant with Sublime Doughnuts |
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Atlanta's top pastry artists will each adorn their preferred medium - whether it be an elaborate cake, a charming cupcake or a hearty cake doughnut – with everything from colorful icing to intricate sugar delicacies. |
4:00 |
Simply Southern Thanksgiving |
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Ford Fry with JCT Kitchen and No. 246; Drew Belline with No. 246; Angie Mosier with Southern Foodways Alliance |
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With the holiday most associated with a hearty feast looming just around the corner, this segment will delve into the dishes and traditions of a southern Thanksgiving feast while incorporating modern twists. |
5:15 |
Tongue-in-Cheek Tacos and Tequila |
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Takorea, Gilbert Marquez with Escorpion |
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Tacos have recently exploded across Atlanta's dining scene but the components are anything but ordinary. With playful takes on the classics that cross cultures, tacos, along with their idyllic beverage counterpart, are pleasantly pushing the boundaries way beyond traditional Mexican fare. |
12:00 |
Going Local |
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Christiane Lauterbach, renowned food critic and founder of Knife & Fork; Joe Truex with Watershed;
Julia LeRoy with LeRoy's Fried Chicken |
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Chefs and home cooks prefer local products across the board and this segment will highlight the best the Southeast has to offer, from cheeses and meats to produce and beverages. |
1:15 |
Brunch with a Beat |
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Ron Eyester with Rosebud and The Family Dog; Francine Reed, legendary blues singer |
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This segment will celebrate the relaxing midday meal with great music, brunch bites and a hearty cocktail, of course! |
4:00 |
Bodacious Burgers and Spiked Shakes |
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Todd Ginsberg with BOCADO; Ben Johnson with West Egg Café |
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Restaurants across the nation are serving hearty burgers with alcohol-infused shakes alongside. This segment will explore the culinary craze. |
5:15 |
Celebrating Supper Club |
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Rich Eldredge with Atlanta Magazine; Karl Injex, Shane Devereux, Darren Carr, Jeff Myers and Patrick La Bouff with Dinner Party Atlanta, Top FLR and Sound Table |
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Supper Clubs are popping up everywhere, and Atlanta is no stranger to this booming underground scene. This segment will reveal the ins and outs of launching a Supper Club as well as look at the strategy of Atlanta dining society pioneers. |
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