Sixteen Restaurant Partners Will Showcase Brookhaven’s Global Culinary Scene at Event Benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Strong4Life Program
A world of flavor is coming to Brookhaven City Centre this fall! Explore Brookhaven has announced its delicious restaurant lineup for Taste Brookhaven 2026, featuring 16 local restaurant partners representing cuisines and culinary traditions from around the globe. Taking place Thursday, Oct. 1, the 21+ event will invite guests to experience Brookhaven’s dynamic dining scene through unlimited tastings, handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, live entertainment and more, all while supporting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Strong4Life program.
The 2026 Taste Brookhaven lineup features a wide range of restaurants, including fine dining and neighborhood favorites, eateries serving international dishes and those dishing up sweet treats. From Indian and Italian cuisine to Caribbean flavors, Mexican street food, French fare, seafood and more, this year’s lineup reflects the international influences and local favorites that have helped make Brookhaven one of metro Atlanta’s most exciting
dining destinations. The full list of participating restaurants includes:
Arnette’s Chop House – Steakhouse
Chico Cantina – Mexican Street Food
EATaliano Kitchen – Italian
Fox Bros Bar-B-Q – Barbecue
Galla’s Pizza & Tavern – Specialty Pizza and Tavern Fare
HAVEN Restaurant – Contemporary American
Henri’s Bakery & Deli – Bakery and Deli
Honey Suckle Gelato – Artisanal Gelato and Sweets
Jerk’s Caribbean Grill – Caribbean and Jerk Specialties
Marlow’s Tavern – Modern American Tavern
Moon Indian Cuisine Atlanta – Indian
Petite Violette – Traditional French
Siren – Seafood
Summit Coffee – Coffee and Beverages
The Ashford – Upscale Tavern and Comfort Fare
Valenza – Regional Italian
This year’s Taste Brookhaven will also make an impact beyond the table, pairing a celebration of Brookhaven’s culinary scene with support for Strong4Life, a Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta program that helps families develop healthy habits, including around food and nutrition. Proceeds from ticket sales and the event’s deluxe raffle will benefit Strong4Life program, helping to provide families with expert-backed resources focused on feeding and nutrition, physical activity, emotional wellness and other healthy habits, while also bringing programs and training directly into schools, early care centers and pediatric practices across Georgia.
“Taste Brookhaven has always been about celebrating the incredible food and community we have here in Brookhaven, so supporting Strong4Life and its work to help children and families build healthy habits creates a meaningful connection to this year’s event,” said Tim Grow, Executive Director of Explore Brookhaven. “Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an important part of the Brookhaven community, and we’re proud that an evening showcasing our city’s culinary scene can also give back to an organization making such a positive impact for families across Georgia.”
Taste Brookhaven will take place throughout the Brookhaven City Centre, with activations both indoors and outside. In addition to unlimited restaurant tastings, guests can enjoy signature cocktails and mocktails, live entertainment and entry into the deluxe raffle featuring a selection of prizes.
Tickets for Taste Brookhaven 2026 are available on Eventbrite. General Admission tickets are $125 and include tastings from participating restaurants, signature cocktails and mocktails, live entertainment and entry into the deluxe raffle.
Guests looking for an even more elevated experience can purchase VIP tickets for $250, which include all General Admission benefits plus early access to the event with an exclusive pre-event rooftop cocktail hour under the Brookhaven City Centre’s gorgeous open-air Cherry Blossom Dome from 5:30-6:30 p.m. VIP guests will also receive access to a premium full bar, an exclusive VIP gift bag and complimentary valet parking.
Taste Brookhaven is a 21+ event and cocktail attire is suggested. Event space is limited and typically sells out, so advance ticket purchases are strongly encouraged.
Additional information, photos from previous Taste Brookhaven events, and interviews are available upon request.
About Explore Brookhaven
Explore Brookhaven is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Brookhaven. Located just northeast of Atlanta, Brookhaven is a vibrant and welcoming city known for its diverse dining scene, walkable neighborhoods, green spaces and a growing calendar of cultural and community events. Explore Brookhaven works to promote the city as a destination to live, work and visit by driving visitation, supporting local businesses and strengthening Brookhaven’s sense of place through tourism, meetings and events. The organization partners closely with the City of Brookhaven and civic and business leaders within the community to enhance economic vitality and community pride. For more information, visit https://www.explorebrookhaven.com/.
