Five new tastes to try

Atlanta’s ever-growing dining scene has seen another major influx of restaurants from other cities and states lately. Here are five to try at the festival with a general admission wristband.

On Sunday, Florida-based 4 Rivers Smokehouse, which opened its first Atlanta outpost on the Westside, serves up a hefty array of Brisket and Burnt End Sliders, Sweet Potato Casserole and 4R BBQ Beans.

On Saturday and Sunday, get a taste of the famous Middle Eastern-spiced food from New York City’s the Halal Guys, which opened its first Atlanta franchise on Buford Highway, serving menu favorites, the Falafel, Gyro Plate and Chicken Platter.

On Saturday and Sunday, Nashville’s legendary Hattie B’s Hot Chicken previews its longtime-coming Candler Park fried chicken stand (due in early 2018) serving a Chicken Tender with “your choice of heat level.”

On Saturday, California-born Public School 404, which opened its first Atlanta location on the Westside, is offering its signature Chorizo Mac & Cheese, made with Emmental and cheddar cheeses, kale, sea salt and vinegar crunch.

On Saturday and Sunday, you can sample the creativity of Boston and New York City star chef Todd English, who opened Todd English Tavern at Live at The Battery adjacent to SunTrust Park, and try his cool, nitrogen-infused Nitro Popcorn.

CONTRIBUTED BY MIA YAKEL 4 Rivers Smokehouse St. Louis Ribs Half Rack is served with homestyle sides of Smokehouse Corn and Sweet Potato Casserole.