Good Morning Darlings!

It’s festival season here in Atlanta.

THE ATLANTA FOOD RAVE RETURNS ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 AT EAST ANDREWS ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX

Featuring 2010 Rave Review Winner, Chef/Owner Alex Friedman of P’cheen International Bistro & Pub, Executive Chef Monique Barrow of Buckhead Bottle Bar, Executive Chef Ryan Delesandro of Nava, Executive Chef Shane Devereux of Top Flr, and Executive Chef Willie Box of Straits

Benefiting the Atlanta Community Food Bank

Atlanta Food Rave Restaurant Week to Preview Chefs, September 7-15

Atlanta, Georgia (August 31, 2011) – The Atlanta Food Rave, winner of the Best Social Event at the 2011 ALLIE Awards, returns Friday, September 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at East Andrews Entertainment Complex. A high-energy, interactive night of food, fun, cocktails and live entertainment, The Atlanta Food Rave will donate a percent of the proceeds to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. A limited number of tickets are available now through Labor Day for $55 per person for ages 21 and up. Tickets are available at www.atlantafoodrave.com and 404-856-0157.

Created in 2010 by interactive lifestyle and media marketing entrepreneur Tony Rouse, The Atlanta Food Rave presents food and cocktail lovers the opportunity to mix and mingle with an eclectic group of Atlanta-based chefs in an informal and fun atmosphere. With a goal to showcase some of Atlanta’s best culinary talent, this year’s chef lineup includes: 2010 Rave Review Winner, Chef/Owner Alex Friedman of P’cheen International Bistro & Pub; Executive Chef Monique Barrow of Buckhead Bottle Bar; Executive Chef Ryan Delesandro of Nava; Executive Chef Shane Devereux of Top Flr; and Executive Chef Willie Box of Straits. Attendees are invited to sample each chef’s offerings in addition to catered fare that will be placed throughout four unique environments at the host venue. As with last year, attendees will be encouraged to vote for their favorite chef of the evening, helping him/her to win The 2011 Rave Review, an award reserved for the chef that is best in show. The evening will also feature premium bars with complimentary Blue Moon, Avion Tequila tastings and non-alcoholic specialty beverages, live entertainment and a number of surprises. The menu will be revealed upon arrival and vegetarian options will be present.

A percent of the proceeds from The 2011 Atlanta Food Rave will go to the Atlanta Community Food Bank, which currently distributes nearly two million pounds of food and other grocery items each month to more than 700 non-profit agencies and 38 counties in the Atlanta area. With a mission to fight hunger by educating, empowering, and engaging the communities of Metro Atlanta and North Georgia, The Atlanta Food Rave donated nearly $2000.00 from last years event and has set a goal of doubling that number from the proceeds of the 2011 event. Visit www.acfb.org for more information.

Leading up to this years event will be the Atlanta Food Rave Restaurant Week, September 7-15 from 7 to 9 p.m. Guests will be invited to meet the participating chefs at their restaurants on specified days, while enjoying complimentary appetizers and drinks as a preview to the main event. September 7 – Nava, September 8 – P’cheen International Bistro & Pub, September 13 – Top Flr, September 14 – Straits, and September 15 – Buckhead Bottle Bar.

The Atlanta Food Rave will be held on Friday, September 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at East Andrews Entertainment Complex at 56 East Andrews Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30305. Guests are invited to relax in the upstairs Dessert Lounge until well into the evening. Complimentary valet parking will be available. For more information on, including a special video presentation please visit www.atlantafoodrave.com and 404-856-0157.

Don’t miss it!

xoxo, Patti

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