If you love good food, you’ll definitely want to be at this event. The Atlanta Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, a worldwide society of women in the culinary, beverage, and hospitality industries, will host its 9th annual Afternoon in the Country at Serenbe this Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 1 -4 p.m.

More than 35 chefs from Atlanta’s best restaurants and select retailers will be set up in a tasting format under festive big-top tents. Some restaurants that will be there are: 4th & Swift, Abattoir, Aria, JCT Kitchen, Joel Brasserie, Kevin Rathbun Steak, , Murphy’s, Muss & Turner’s, Pura Vida, Rathbun’s, Rosebud, Holeman & Finch, Restaurant Eugene, Kevin Rathbun Steak, Woodfire Grill. Select wineries and breweries will also be on hand with tasty samples. For the full list of participants click here.

Other highlights include: Live music by DriveTrain, the South’s premiere Bluegrass band, a one-of-a-kind cake raffle featuring sweets from Atlanta’s top pastry chefs, hayrides and an expanded silent auction offering exclusive dining and travel packages, food and wine merchandise and original art by prominent artists.

Regular ticket price is $95 per person. Children 12 to 20 are $35 each. Children under 12 may attend free of charge. Tickets are now available for purchase here.

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