Atlanta Food Staples Wine Dinner 2026

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, will be joining Kelly in the theatre to tell stories about the Atlanta restaurants that have inspired his creative wine – and music – pairings. Chef Jaime Cubias will present dishes representing 5 classic Atlanta staples in honor of these beloved local restaurants.
Kelly, Adam, and Chef Jaime 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!
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MENU
Each dish, prepared by Chef Jaime, will be paired with a wine presented by Kelly & Adam.

Ceviche Carretillero (Inspired by Tio Lucho’s)
Red Snapper – Calamari Chicharron – Aji Amarillo

Zhong Style Dumplings (Inspired by Gu’s)
House Chili Crisp – Scallions – Sesame Seeds

Al Pastor Taco (Inspired by El Rey del Taco)
Corn Tortilla – Charred Pineapple – Cilantro and Vidalia Onion Salsa

Chili Slaw Dog (Inspired by The Varsity)
Beef Frank – Secret Chili – Mustard – Coleslaw

Warm Coca-Cola Brownie (Inspired by Coca-Cola)
White Chocolate Crumble – Vanilla Ice Cream

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 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!
Chef Jaime Cubias, Epicurean Atlanta Hotel – Chef Jaime Cubias brings 20 years of experience spanning fine dining, luxury hotels, and high-volume, chef-driven concepts. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Miami, Cubias has led kitchens through pre-openings, brand transitions, and periods of rapid growth, balancing creative vision with disciplined operations. Most recently, Cubias served as Executive Chef at Hotel Grenada, where he led the property’s culinary pre-opening, built and trained the opening team, developed menus, and established vendor partnerships and cost controls. Prior roles include Executive Sous Chef at Superica Dunwoody, where he oversaw daily operations, labor and food cost management, and staff development, as well as leadership positions at The Optimist Atlanta, Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead, The Knickerbocker Hotel (NYC), and Viceroy Anguilla. At Epicurean Atlanta, Cubias oversees all culinary operations across the hotel’s dining outlets, events, and experiential programming, with a focus on thoughtful menus, operational excellence, and chef-driven storytelling that reflects the Epicurean brand.

PARKING
Complimentary valet validation is provided.

PRICE
Ticket Price: $75
*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.