Taste of Atlanta 2010

Blessed with a rare Saturday off, I was one of many who flocked to Tech Square for the annual Taste of Atlanta festival this weekend.  This was my first time experiencing the food fest since it moved to its current location and I had a great time.  I've never been much for huge crowds, but I was able to maneuver through the sea of festival attendees fairly easily. 

I decided at the last minute to "splurge" on a VIP ticket.  Although I missed out on the VIP swag bags (that's what I get for running late), I did enjoy some of the other perks.   Always up for a tasty cocktail, I sampled a mojito made with VeeV Acai Spirit that was absolutely fantastic. Also under the VIP tent was one of my favorite "tastes" at the event: a coconut panna cotta with Malibu rum, mango gelee and caramelized pineapple salsa served by Paces 88 American Bistro (so good that I have to admit to having a second "helping").