2025 TALENT

Salivating yet? Meet the stars of some of America’s top kitchens and discover their stories, traditions, and techniques at Atlanta Food & Wine Festival presented by Invesco QQQ. Don't miss your chance to indulge and connect with the best of the South's culinary scene. See who’s participating this year.

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Andrew Zimmern

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Pat Pascarella

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Scott Conant

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Adithya Ramakrishnan

Hopdoddy Burger Bar
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Amanda Kinsey

Amanda’s BarBeeQue
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Andrea Congiusta

Legami
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Andrew Isabella

Buckhead Butcher Shop
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Antonyo Davis

Portillo's
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Ashley Carlton

Not As Famous Cookie Company
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Belèn de la Cruz

Belèn de la Cruz Empanadas & Pastries
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Biff Mr. "BBQ" Smith

Mobile Chef of Atlanta
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Chris & Payton Williams

Irie Mon Cafe
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Chris McCord

Bovino After Dark / 7th House
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Christopher Smith

Saints + Council
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Crystal Drakes

Crescent City Kitchen
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Danielle Smith

Spice House Midtown
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David Aaron

Latin Fresh
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Davis King

Beetlecat
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Eleazar Fuerte

Mike's Amazing
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Ernest Hines

Spice The Americas
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Fernando Desa

Goya Foods
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George Frangos

Farm Burger
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Kevin Belton

Mike's Amazing
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Leo Davila

Anacacho Coffee & Cantina | The St. Anthony Hotel
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Marcus Fernandez

Zarate tiki
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Melting Pot Restaurant

Melting Pot Restaurant
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Nicola Blaque

The Jerk Shack
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Pattie Lawlertratana

Snap Thai
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Sachi Nakato Takahara

Nakato Japanese Restaurant
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Shaun Whitmer

Firepit Pizza Tavern & Birdcage
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Shawn Osbey

Chef Shawn Osbey Catering
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TASHAMACK THE DESSERT DAVINCHI

Sugarhi sweet eats n treats
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Theo Mantzikos

Guys' Fries
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William Adamek

Marietta Proper
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eighty7sweets

Vegan Ice Cream Company
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Andrew Zimmern

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Scott Conant

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Andrea Congiusta

Legami

Antonyo Davis

Portillo's

Belèn de la Cruz

Belèn de la Cruz Empanadas & Pastries

Biff Mr. "BBQ" Smith

Mobile Chef of Atlanta

Chris McCord

Bovino After Dark / 7th House

Derek Dollar

The Mill Kitchen & Bar

Eleazar Fuerte

Mike's Amazing

Gizzy Rawlins

Ela

Jamie Davis

The Hackney

Jason Morgan

PONKO Chicken

John C. Metz

The Woodall and Marlow's Tavern

John Karangis

Shake Shack

Leo Davila

Anacacho Coffee & Cantina | The St. Anthony Hotel

Lorena Maseko

eKhaya Hospitality

Paul Yeck

Psito Greek Restaurant

Rianni Tyes

Pineapple Luxe Hospitality, LLC

Richard Lee

STK Steakhouse

Robert Benett

Rowdy Tiger Whiskey Bar & Kitchen

Robert Haynes

Amalfi Cucina E Mercato

Rochelle Blackmon

A Piece of Me to You

Rodney Scott

Rodney Scott's BBQ

Shawn Osbey

Chef Shawn Osbey Catering

Stuart Rogers

Your 3rd Spot

Theo Mantzikos

Guys' Fries

Wil Drake

Hero Doughnuts & Buns

William Adamek

Marietta Proper

eighty7sweets

Vegan Ice Cream Company

Scott Conant

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Alexandria Michelle Courtney

C3D CREAMERY

Andy McLeod

Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar

Antonyo Davis

Portillo's

Bank Bhamaraniyama

Tyde Tate Kitchen

Belèn de la Cruz

Belèn de la Cruz Empanadas & Pastries

Biff Mr. "BBQ" Smith

Mobile Chef of Atlanta

Carlos Enriquez

Madre Selva

Charmain Ware-Jason & Joshua Wetshtein

Tiny Lou's

Chef Harper

TOAST ON LENOX

David Yamaguchi

Gypsy Kitchen

Ebony Austin

Nouveau Bar & Grill

Eleazar Fuerte

Mike's Amazing

Gee & Juan Smalls

Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar

Jaime Guzman

Buena Vida Tapas

Jamie Davis

The Hackney

Jon Novak

Brasserie Margot

Juan Hormiga

Chichería Mexican Kitchen

June Jang

Chateau Elan Winery & Resort

Patric Good

Vino Venue

Robert Benett

Rowdy Tiger Whiskey Bar & Kitchen

Robert Butts

Auburn Angel

Rochelle Blackmon

A Piece of Me to You

Shawn Osbey

Chef Shawn Osbey Catering

The Salty

Theo Mantzikos

Guys' Fries

Whitney Okula

Lanier Islands

William Adamek

Marietta Proper

Xavier John

Parlay Savory Saloon

eighty7sweets

Vegan Ice Cream Company

Scott Conant

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Aey

Nahm Fine Thai Cuisine

Andrea Montobbio

ENZO Steakhouse & Bar

Andrew Isabella

Buckhead Butcher Shop

Antonyo Davis

Portillo's

Belèn de la Cruz

Belèn de la Cruz Empanadas & Pastries

Biff Mr. "BBQ" Smith

Mobile Chef of Atlanta

Charmain Ware-Jason & Joshua Wetshtein

Tiny Lou's

Chef Harper

TOAST ON LENOX

Diego Heredia

Sweetsong Kitchen & Bar at Westin Atlanta Gwinnett

Eleazar Fuerte

Mike's Amazing

Georgia Peach Truck

Josh Denning

Tandoori Pizza and Wing Co.

Juan Hormiga

Chichería Mexican Kitchen

Kartisha Henry

The Wing Suite

Lauren Bolden

Pie Bar

Lis Hernandez

Arepa Mía

Marcus Merritt

Wylie & Rum

Mariela Biggio

Overstory Rooftop Bar at Westin Atlanta Gwinnett

Mel Toledo

Foundation Social Eatery

Obasi K

Johnnie and Clyde's

Orlando Pagán

Wild Common

Shawn Osbey

Chef Shawn Osbey Catering

The Salty

Theo Mantzikos

Guys' Fries

William Adamek

Marietta Proper

Wissuta Yankomut

Nom Station

Interested in Becoming 2025 Talent?

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival presented by Invesco QQQ is where the region’s boldest food and drink talent comes together—and keeps things moving. From open flames to fast pours, we celebrate chefs, pitmasters, and beverage pros who bring energy to every plate. Ready to take the stage and stir things up?

To be considered as a restaurant/chef for AFWF 2025, please fill out the form below.

Please note, you must be an established business with a health permit and ability to submit a COI. We do not permit onsite food sales as tickets are all inclusive. Submission of this form does not guarantee participation, but we thank you for your interest!

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Choose your culinary adventure with a variety of events—walk-around tastings, gourmet lunches, exquisite dinners, seminars, and much more. Curate your ultimate escape at Atlanta Food & Wine Festival presented by Invesco QQQ and select various premium experiences to savor world-class wines and indulge in culinary delights tailored to your preferences.

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