Sandy Springs restaurants to take center stage at "Food that...

TasteATL is partnering with a few charities to showcase 25 restaurants in Sandy Springs at the 'Food That Rocks" festival.

5 Seasons, Buttermilk Sky, Hudson Grille, Meehan's Public House and Under the Cork Tree are among the restaurants that will participate in the four-hour festival on May 14.

In addition to showcasing food, beer, wine and cocktail tastes from local restaurants, the festival will also feature live music. Atlanta rock band Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project, and Atlanta jazz group Tommy Dean Trio are among performers.

The event benefits local charities Second Helpings, Ian's Friends Foundation and Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance.

"Food That Rocks" is presented by TasteATL, in partnership with the Sandy Springs Restaurant Council and Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce.

You must be 21 years old or older to attend this event.

If You Go: 7 p.m.-11 p.m. May 14. $55, in advance. $65, at the door. Hammond Park, 705 Hammond Dr., Sandy Springs. foodthatrocks.org.

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