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Taste of The Nation Returns to the Georgia Aquarium Fights Childhood Hunger

Share Our Stregnth's 26th Annual Taste of the Nation Atlanta will be held on Thursday, May 8 at the Georgia Aquarium, 255 Baker St. NW, Atlanta.

One in five children in the country suffers from hunger. More than 50 local restaurants and chefs participate in this culinary fund raiser to combat hunger. Wine from around the world and a hefty silent and live auction with trips around the globe are some of the highlights in addition to the food.Β 

VIP tickets are $350 from 6:30-10 p.m. and General Admission is $250 from 7:30 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.

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Pano Karatassos owner and founder of Buckhead Life Restaurant GroupΒ and George McKerrow, co-founder and ceo of Ted's Montana GrillΒ are event chairs.Β Former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell of the Buckhead Coalition is honorary chairman.Β Carmen Quagliata, Executive Chef/Partner at Union Square CafΓ© is honorary chef.

Sponsors include: American Express, Sysco, Food Network,Β Open Table and Acqua Panna.

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To purchase tickets and for more information visit www.ce.stregnth.org

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