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Explore Brookhaven and Word of Mouth restaurant group are hosting the annual Taste of Brookhaven from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, at Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina.

The event will feature chefs from Valenza Italian, Summit Coffee, Mission andamp; Market, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Villa Christina, Fox Bros. BBQ, Henri’s Bakery, C3D Creamery, Petite Violette, There – a Bar and Eatery, Vero Pizzeria, Haven Restaurant and Bar, Arnette’s Chop Shop, and Oglethorpe University.

The event will also have three signature cocktails: The Smoke Signal with tequila, There’s Gin Tiki Drink, and the Velvet Rabbit with rum.

Music will be provided by Ansley Stewart, who describes herself as a 1960s soul singer combined with the Athens college radio waves of the 1990s. Local artist Craig Ford will be creating paintings on the spot, allowing attendees to see his process unfold.

The crowd is expected to be around 300 people, according to Explore Brookhaven CEO Renee Areng.