Taste of the Nation - Atlanta

The Nation's Premier Culinary Event

Thursday, May 1, 2008
Georgia Aquarium


2008 is the 20th Anniversary of Share Our Strength's Atlanta Taste of the Nation, presented by American Express. An elegant evening of gourmet food and wine featuring chefs from nearly 50 of Atlanta’s top restaurants, Atlanta Taste of the Nation is our city's preeminent culinary benefit supporting the fight to end hunger.


BENEFICIARIES: 100% of ticket proceeds from Taste of the Nation benefit anti-hunger, anti-poverty programs including The Atlanta Community Food Bank, Genesis, A New Life and Project Open Hand.


HONORARY CHAIRPERSONS:
Ted Turner and daughter Laura Turner Seydel


NATIONAL HONORARY CHEF:
Executive Tom Colicchio of Craft Restaurants, cookbook author and lead judge on Bravo Network's show "Top Chef"


EVENT CHAIRPERSONS:
I. Pano Karatassos, Buckhead Life Restaurant Group and George McKerrow, Ted's Montana Grill


EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Elegant specialty food samplings, live and silent auctions,wine tastings and live entertainment.


DATE: Thursday, May 1, 2008
VIP Reception: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - tickets $350
General Admission: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm - tickets $250