An “Eventfall” September Packed Full of Flavor at Epicurean Atlanta

August 22, 2025

WHO: Midtown’s Epicurean Atlanta, home of the Epicurean Theatre and Aerial Kitchen & Bar

WHAT: Celebrate the flavors – and flair – of fall in the heart of Midtown Atlanta with Epicurean Atlanta’s “eventfall” culinary-forward experiences happening this September:

On Sept. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., learn to craft a masterpiece at Epicurean Theatre’s “Wine & Charcuterie Workshop.” Led by the experts at The Gathering Board, this popular class is back after three sold-out sessions and shares how to cut and display three cheeses, create a salami rose, and choose a balanced variety of accoutrements. Guests will enjoy fresh focaccia and roasted garlic olive oil dip and two glasses of wine while crafting their custom board. Tickets are $60 per person and can be purchased online.*
On Sept. 20 from 12 to 3 p.m., join Oyster Farmer John Harley and Tequila Expert Lou Bank for the ultimate oyster and spirit experience, “Shuck & Shot at Aerial Kitchen & Bar,” for just $10. Happening poolside and accompanied by live music, this limited-time experience features the surprisingly complementary pairing of a freshly shucked oyster followed by a shot of premium tequila straight from the shell, enhancing the oysters’ natural brininess with sweet and savory notes. No reservations necessary. Available at Aerial Kitchen & Bar, while supplies last.
On Sept. 20 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., spice up the season with tequila’s smoking hot cousin during Epicurean Theatre’s “Mezcal Tasting.” Presenter Lou Bank – known for bringing Pokémon to the masses, Star Wars to the cereal aisle, and Morimoto to the beer world, as well as for founding the not-for-profit SACRED to support rural Mexican communities where heritage agave spirits are made – will guide guests through a tasting that spotlights a different region of Mexico with each pour. The evening includes a mezcal welcome cocktail, a tasting of five heritage agave spirits, and Mexican light bites. Tickets are $50 per person and available online.*
On Sept. 21 from 1:30 to 3 p.m., fall in love with cacao beans all over again at Epicurean Theatre’s “Chocolate 101.” During this educational tasting, guests will discover all kinds of cacao varietals and how the places of origin influence the flavors and aromas before they become beloved chocolate bars. The event is led by legendary foodie Lou Bank and includes a welcome cacao cocktail, a tasting with five chocolates, and a cacao seed sampling. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased online.*

*A portion of proceeds from all September theatre events will benefit Giving Kitchen’s Dining with Gratitude campaign to help raise crucial funds for food service workers in crisis.

WHEN:

Wine & Charcuterie Workshop: Friday, Sept. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Shuck & Shot at Aerial Kitchen & Bar: Saturday, Sept. 20 from 12 to 3 p.m.

Mezcal Tasting: Saturday, Sept. 20 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Chocolate 101: Sunday, Sept. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m.

WHERE:

Epicurean Atlanta – 1117 W Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA

Epicurean Theatre is located on the ninth level

Aerial Kitchen & Bar is located on the ninth level

(Complimentary valet parking provided to event guests)

HOW:

Wine & Charcuterie Workshop tickets may be purchased online

Shuck & Shot at Aerial Kitchen & Bar does not require an RSVP Mezcal Tasting tickets may be purchased online

Chocolate 101 tickets may be purchased online

For additional information about Epicurean Atlanta, visit EpicureanHotelAtlanta.com. To view other upcoming events, visit EpicureanHotelAtlanta.com/events.

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About Epicurean Atlanta

An immersive, culinary-driven hotel in the heart of Midtown, Epicurean Atlanta celebrates all the wonderful flavors that life has to offer. Guests will find inspiration behind elevated experiences that span culinary enrichment to impeccable hospitality. Epicurean Atlanta is the second location of the Epicurean Hotel brand, the first of which was a collaboration between Mainsail Lodging & Development and the legendary Bern’s Steak House in Tampa, FL. Founded in 1956 by husband-and-wife restaurateurs Bern and Gert Laxer, Bern’s Steak House is world-renowned for their exceptional cuisine, use of fresh, quality ingredients, and their extensive wine cellar featuring more than half a million bottles. Epicurean Atlanta is a natural extension of this commitment to excellence, creating a fully immersive experience that celebrates the teaching of its namesake, Epicurus. Inspired by urban chic design elements and modern styles, Epicurean Atlanta boasts 178-guest rooms, including 22 spacious suites that give way to its sleek allure. Offering three on-site restaurants – Reverence, Aerial Kitchen & Bar and The Office Bar – each concept summons the curious and captivates the senses in distinctly different ways. Travelers will be whisked away by the hotel’s amenities, including the Sky Terrace and its sweeping views, the gorgeous events lawn, and the innovative Epicurean Theatre where guests will watch, listen, and learn from a curated lineup of incredible chefs, winemakers, mixologists, and artists. Epicurean Atlanta is a member of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection. For more information, go to EpicureanHotelAtlanta.com, or follow on Instagram, X and Facebook.

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Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award-winning, Tampa, Florida-based company specializing in hotel, furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. Founded by President Joe Collier with a combination of daring vision and dogged determination, Mainsail has built an impressive portfolio of top-branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz-era icon. Stay Sojo, Mainsail’s newest brand, provides short-term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private vacation homes in Florida and the Caribbean. To ensure long-term success and profitability, Mainsail relies on the dedication of its high-performing associates, a growing group of enterprising investors, and a commitment to giving back, every step of the way. MainsailHotels.com.

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