Signature Culinary Event Returns with Star Chefs, Tastemakers, and a Mission to End Senior Hunger
WHAT:
Meals On Wheels Atlanta invites the community to join TASTE 2025 on Friday, May 30, a dynamic evening of food, culture, and purpose to support Atlanta’s seniors. This highly anticipated culinary celebration at 1705WEST will feature more than 15 food pop-ups featuring Atlanta’s hottest restaurants, chefs, and food trucks, along with signature cocktails, immersive brand activations, exclusive auction items, and curated DJ sets.
The event also honors 12 Atlanta Tastemakers—rising leaders in food, fashion, media, business, and tech—who are shaping the future of our city and acting as event ambassadors.
“This year’s TASTE is more than a celebration of Atlanta’s vibrant culinary community—it’s a vital fundraiser that supports our mission to serve the city’s most vulnerable seniors,” said Charlene Crusoe-Ingram, CEO of Meals On Wheels Atlanta. “With an unprecedented number of seniors on our waitlist, every ticket sold brings us one step closer to ensuring that no senior in Atlanta goes hungry.”
Auction items include experiences and dinners from Avize, Southern Belle + Georgia Boy, Heirloom Market, Little Tart/Big Softie, Carmel, and more.
All proceeds from TASTE 2025 directly support MOWA’s meal services program, helping ensure that seniors do not have to wait for the nourishment they deserve.
Tickets are available online for purchase.
WHO:
2025 Tastemaker Honorees:
- Kirk Andre, Ron Clark Academy
- Portia Benbow, Atlanta Hawks
- Monica Bowie, Salesforce / I Work In Tech
- Micaela Binion, Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead
- Allie Eaton, ATL Peachy Eats
- Anika Jeffrey, Nurse Practitioner
- Hannah Kheireddine, SCAD
- El Lewis, Creative Director
- Freddy Money, Atlas and The Garden Room
- Kelsey Russell, First Stop News
- Kaelan Sharperson, Christian Dior Couture
- Josh Summey, Business Consultant
Among the participating restaurants are:
- Auburn Angel
- Arrivato Imports
- Bodega Bar ATL
- Canoe
- Chef Christian Evans
- Chef Shawn Osbey
- MCK Restaurant and Bar
- Munster Cravings
- NaanStop
- NALA Kitchen and Cocktails
- Oreatha’s
- Southern National
- Talat Market
- Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen
- Your 3rd Spot
WHEN:
Friday, May 30, 2025
6 p.m.
WHERE:
1705WEST
1705 Commerce Drive NW
Atlanta, GA
404-351-3889
