5 CAN’T MISS ATLANTA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCES

DESTINATION DELICIOUS Get a sneak peek of the festival on Thursday night with this tasting preview at the Stave Room at American Spirit Works. Expect bites and cocktails from 35 chefs and bartenders hailing from bars and restaurants located in 13 Southern states plus D.C. 7:30 p.m. June 1. $55. 199 Armour Drive, Atlanta. TASTING TENTS The tasting tents have returned to the Greensward area of Piedmont Park. The location offers easy access from the parking garage near Monroe Drive and the Atlanta Botanical Garden. The tents open at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Shuttles will run continuously from the Loews Hotel (1065 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta) and the park. Rides with Uber and Lyft are highly encouraged if you’re not taking advantage of the shuttle service. June 2-4, times vary each day. $100/ day. DESIGNER DINER SUNDAY BRUNCH Sunday brunch comes with a creative spin this year and will be held at ADAC (Atlanta Decorative Arts Center) in Peachtree Hills. Designer Diner aims to celebrate the South’s love for brunch while showcasing the Southern design aesthetic at each food and drink station. 12:30 p.m. June 4. $55. 351 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Atlanta. MASTERCLASSES The comprehensive masterclasses on Friday and Saturday return with part two of Sean Brock and Preston Van Winkle’s exploration into rare bourbons and country ham on Friday afternoon. Saturday holds a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for hardcore oenophiles, who will be treated to a three-hour tasting of the historic vintage of 1982 Premiere Cru Bordeaux wines. For the fashion-forward, Sid Mashburn at Westside Provisions District will host an intimate afternoon exploring the creation of everything from cuisine to wine to clothing from raw food and materials. June 2-3. $100-$500. All classes held at the Loews Atlanta, 1065 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, unless otherwise noted. CONNOISSEUR DINNER: DINING BY PERSONALITY Does your palate lean hot and spicy or sweet and savory? Do you enjoy bourbon or Bordeaux? Take a culinary quiz, then watch as chefs like Asha Gomez and Kelly Fields design a menu with drink pairings around your personality and palate. 7:30 p.m. June 1. $225. Magnolia Hall, 1320 Monroe Drive NE., Atlanta.