Alpharetta: Where the Foodies Go
Alpharetta, Georgia (PRWEB) July 14, 2013 -- With limitless dining options, exciting food events and authentic culinary experiences, Alpharetta has gained the reputation as the foodie destination of the Southeast. Whether it is learning how to create a mouthwatering dish at the Publix Apron’s Cooking School, picking up some fresh produce at the local Farmers Market, eating at one of Alpharetta’s 150 dining options or checking out the Taste of Alpharetta, epicureans around the U.S. have started putting Alpharetta at the top of their lists of places to visit.
Food connoisseurs enjoy wandering the aisles of organic stores whose shelves are stocked with delicious choices. Spices Hut Indian Grocery has a wide variety of everything one needs to create an original Indian meal. International Gourmet Food offers quality gourmet food from all around the world. For those with a sweet tooth, M Chocolat’s large selection of beautiful designer chocolates, toffees, ganaches, truffles, and turtles are a delightful treat. All of M Chocolate’s deliciously made chocolates are made 100 percent in-house by two sisters who are passionate about spreading love through the finest chocolates available.
Foodies love pairing their meals with something special to drink. Luckily, Alpharetta has numerous options to choose from. Vino 100 offers customers a comfortable and affordable way to buy wines based on flavor and body. Its complimentary wine tasting events take place every Saturday from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
For the beer lover, Crafty Draught has a variety of rotating taps ready to pour and several six packs and single beers available for purchase. The store that was started by two lifelong friends with a passion for good brew and good people provides its customers with the most popular craft beer from around the world.
In Alpharetta, food lovers find familiar restaurants they crave such as the Cheesecake Factory and P.F. Chang’s. They will also find a variety of one-of-a-kind culinary options such as Breadtime Bakery, which has authentic and genuine flavors from Italy, France and Germany in a cozy atmosphere. Alpine Bakery will satisfy taste buds with spectacular Italian dishes and an amazing array of tempting desserts, cakes and pies.
For a finger-lickin’ good time, Smokejack BBQ is the place to go for traditional southern cuisine and has won several “People’s Choice” awards for the best BBQ in town. Satisfying cravings that aren’t even known, Pure Taqueria woos its customers with award-winning margaritas, “can’t wait for a second bite of fresh fish tacos” and unreal corn-mesa cakes. Chosen as a Nation’s Restaurant News “Breakout Brand” and named a “day at a Mexican beach” by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Pure Taqueria will surely satisfy any craving for something authentic. For a casual bite with a special touch, the American Girl Bistro allows guests to choose from fun appetizers, a two-course dinner, rich and creamy options at the dessert counter and even their own American Girl doll to accompany them during their meal.
At the Alpharetta Brew Moon Festival on October 5, beer, wine, food and music will come together to make downtown Alpharetta come alive for the city’s largest street party. Delicious treats from local restaurants and some of the area’s favorite beverages will all be on hand for attendees to enjoy while dancing the night away.
For those who prefer a music and food combination, the Velvet Note’s sweet jazz shows fill an intimate private living room setting along with exquisite gourmet culinary options. For those who enjoy a relaxing stroll and fresh food, the Alpharetta Farmers Market is open every Saturday from April through October in downtown Alpharetta. The outdoor market features homegrown fruits and vegetables, all natural meats, fresh flowers and plants, and a variety of edible goodies. For the food truck enthusiast, Food Truck Alley lines downtown Alpharetta every Thursday. It helps kick-off the weekend with six-eight food trucks and great music.
After relishing in culinary heaven, visitors can relax in one of Alpharetta’s 23 upscale and affordable hotels, most offering a delicious breakfast in the morning. More information about Alpharetta’s hotels (including special rates during this promotional period), events, attractions and delicious culinary experiences can be found at http://www.awesomealpharetta.com.
Win a VIP Culinary Experience for Four!
The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau is giving away a weekend full of culinary options for four including two hotel rooms with two weekend stays at the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North Point (including full cooked to order breakfasts), a cooking class at the Publix Apron’s Cooking School, an intimate and behind-the-scenes tour of M Chocolat’s chocolate factory, a special wine tasting at Vino 100 with a $25 gift card, a visit to Crafty Draught and four beer growlers to fill up with refreshing beer, dinner and an intimate show at the Velvet Note, lunch at Breadtime and a $100 gas gift card to get the winner to and from Alpharetta. Enter through October 31, 2013 at http://www.awesomealpharetta.com. The winner will be announced the week of November 1, 2013. One entry per person.
Caitlyn Blizzard, Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau, http://www.awesomealpharetta.com, 6782972811, [email protected]
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