This past Saturday, I attended Atlanta’s Brunch Festival. Restaurants from around the area gathered at Atlantic Station to sell samples of their tastiest brunch bites at $3 a piece to eager brunch enthusiasts.
I opted in for VIP tickets (I mean, I had to), and with it came early entrance to the event, three food tickets, and unlimited access to the Mimosas, beer, Bloody Marys, and other brunchy Vodka concoctions in the designated VIP area.
The early access alone saved us a lot of grief. We were able to quickly work our way through the lines and get a big picture view of the festival and its activities (there was some giant Jenga, beer pong, and wind hammock napping going on) before the crowds maxed out the space. The unlimited booze? Definitely not a bad perk. The lines for the VIP drinks were pretty unforgiving right from the get-go (I’m pretty sure we all had the same idea), but the drinks were tasty and surprisingly stout. And once I got that first drink in hand, waiting in line for follow-up drinks didn’t seem to matter quite so much.
Pro Tip: If you still decide to opt in for General Admission tickets next year, you’ll only get one food ticket, so remember to bring cash unless you want to wait in some long lines at the ATM.
All in all, I had a great time. I got to enjoy 65-degree weather in Atlanta, while it snowed in Chattanooga. Every one I met was friendly (I’m sure the collective buzz didn’t hurt). The food was tasty AND inventive. The brunch fashion game was on point. And I walked away—not only ready to return next year—but seriously motivated to have Chattanooga Brunches bring a similar experience to the scenic city.
Check out our pictures from the event below, and leave us your comments. Were you there? Do you planning on going next year? Did we spill a Mimosa on you? Let us know!
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