Atlanta Food Staples Wine Dinner

Event Information

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 A Cork in the Road featuring wine pairings designed by Ryan Mullins, a homegrown Atlanta sommelier, who will share the stories and Atlanta restaurants that have inspired these creative combinations. Chef Stephanie Echeverria will present dishes representing 5 classic Atlanta staples in the following categories: Chicken Wings, Soul Food, Taqueria Eats, Buford Highway Inspired Asian Food, and Waffle House.

Kelly, Ryan, and Chef Stephanie 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.

 

 

MENU

ATLANTA INSPIRED CHICKEN WINGS:

Smoked Wet Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

house ranch | pickled celery | carrots | parm pomme frites

Paired with a wine selected by Ryan

 

SOUL FOOD INSPIRED DISH:

Fried Chicken Soul Food Plate

bbq spice | collard greens | slaw | house made cornbread

Paired with a wine selected by Ryan

 

TAQUERIA INSPIRED EATS:

Taco Estilo Jalisco

slow braised birria | handmade tortilla | cilantro and onion | birria consommé

Paired with a wine selected by Ryan

 

BUFORD HIGHWAY INSPIRED ASIAN FOOD:

Pork & Cabbage Dumplings

sweet soy | crispy garlic chili oil | chive broth

Paired with a wine selected by Ryan

 

WAFFLE HOUSE INSPIRED DESSERT:

Mini Black Forest Cake

vanilla bean chantilly | chocolate curls | dirty cherries

Paired with a wine selected by Ryan

 

 

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. 

Ryan Mullins, Winebow Importer & Distributor – Ryan Mullins is a Wine Consultant at Winebow Importer and Distributor who has garnered recognition for his sharp palate and wine knowledge. Ryan has been a standout performer in the annual “Sommelier Smackdown: Man (Or Woman) vs. Wine!” event at Vino Venue, securing victories in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2018. He has also worked harvest at Hirsch Vineyards on the Sonoma Coast and Blue Rock Winery in Alexander Valley in addition to traveling extensively to wine regions all over the world. Mullins’ professional background is marked by his deep commitment to wine education and tasting excellence. He regularly participates in blind tastings, where his ability to discern intricate details about wines has been consistently proven. These events not only highlight his technical skills but also his ability to engage and educate both novices and seasoned wine enthusiasts alike.

 

 

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 www.epicureanhotelatlanta.com are valid for entry.