This year we sailed into uncharted territory, hosting our first Toast of the Town at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. The cavernous room at the aquarium was simply breathtaking, with a multicolored roof and a beluga whale tank. There was so much amazing food, I filled up before making it halfway around the room. I did try to follow the “10 Ways to Make the Most of a Wine/Food Tasting Event”, pacing myself as I tasted plates, paired with standouts like a Sonoma-Cutrer Single Vineyard Chardonnay, German Rieslings and Brunellos beyond belief.

VIP guests had the opportunity to tour the aquarium, gazing at octopus, sea dragons, and sharks while enjoying top shelf pours. The room was alive during the Grand tasting, when the backdrop of jazz kicked in and folks began mingling.

I’d love to hear from other people who attended Toast of the Town in Atlanta. Did you love the roulade with scallop, shrimp, and beef filet as much as I did? Check out highlights in our slideshow below.

Stay tuned for pictures from Chicago Toast of the Town last Thursday, May 1st. Don’t forget, New York Toast of the Town is just two weeks away on Monday, May 19th. Check out pictures from last year, and Secure your tickets today!