Atlanta weekend food events: July 22-24

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South City Kitchen - Vinings Fri.-Sat., July 22-30, 5-10:30 p.m. Tomato Jam 2016 Summertime calls for juicy tomatoes and South City Kitchen Vinings is taking full advantage of this fresh, summer crop with its annual TomatoJam! Join executive chef Nathan McGrath to celebrate the peak of the summer harvest with a limited time tomato-centric menu. Details

Saturday

Piedmont Park Sat., July 23, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Atlanta Ice Cream Festival Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with a taste of Atlanta’s frozen treats scene. Jake’s Ice Cream, Rita’s Italian Ice, Lil Ice Cream Dude, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Not As Famous Cookie Company, and SereniTea Creamery will be slinging samples. But the day isn’t just about ice cream. The festival also includes fun fitness activities such as jumping rope, hula hooping, and more — you know, to burn off the calories earned in the festival’s ice cream-eating competition. Plus, you can support the festival’s 2016 health initiative at the Fight Cancer Walk before the festivities kick off at 11 a.m. Don’t forget an extra battery pack for your phone. Word has it Piedmont Park is great for catching Pokémon, too. [/atlanta/atlanta-ice-cream-festival/Event?oid=17227488|Details
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Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery Sat., July 23, noon-4 p.m. Old 320 Beer Fest The oldest brewpub in Georgia, is hosting its first beer festival this weekend. Celebrate all that is craft brewing in the heart of Atlanta with samples from more than 20 breweries. Festival admission also includes a commemorative sampling glass, delicious food, live rock and roll from gr8FLdüde & frenz, and a chance to win an all-inclusive trip to Belgium with Brewtopia’s beer guru Owen Ogletree. There will be parking nearby, but if you have a bit too much to drink, Max Lager’s is a short walk from two MARTA stations. Oh, and did we mention the beer samples are unlimited? Cheers to that. Details

Taco Mac-Lindbergh Sat., July 23, noon-5 p.m. Southern Beer Tours: SweetWater, Red Brick Join other local beer lovers and go visit three of Atlanta’s best breweries. Start at the largest brewery in the south, SweetWater Brewing Company for a private tour and tasting. Next, visit Georgia’s oldest craft brewery, Red Brick Brewing. The final destination is still being finalized but is guaranteed to impress. Details

Turner Field Sat., July 23, noon-5 p.m. National Beer Mile The National Beer Mile will bring an innovative blend of fitness and fun to Atlanta’s Turner Field. The one-mile course designed for fitness enthusiasts, social drinkers and party-goers is capped off by an after party featuring food, games and live music. Details

Sunday

Bosch Experience Center at Serenbe Sun., July 24, 2-3:30 p.m. Brining & Braising Learn the essentials by chef Jonathan Kallini, chef de cuisine of Bacchanalia, a James Beard Award winning restaurant in Atlanta. Each participant will take home a menu with recipes from the class. Details

Holeman and Finch Public House Sun., July 24, 6-8 p.m. Rye Not Whisk(e)y Tasting Join whiskey expert Casey Teague and local chef Spencer Gomez for a filling night of speciality rye whiskey tastings and special menu pairings. The night’s whiskey’s will include EH Taylor Rye, Few Rye Whiskey, High West Yippee Kay Yay and Hillrock PX, plus many more. Reservations must be made over phone. Details

Kimball House Sun., July 24, 6:30 p.m. Red Beans Road Show Pableaux Johnson returns to Atlanta with his delicious home-style Louisiana red beans and rice. Tickets include everything but whiskey, and seating will be limited. Details
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