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Atlanta celebrity chefs Richard Blais and Kevin Rathbun were among representatives of more than 70 Atlanta restaurants serving up samples of their menu at Taste of Atlanta, an annual food festival, in Atlantic Station.

Chef Richard Blais (left), who was runner-up on TV's 'Top Chef,' talks to the crowd as Jason McClure, a sous chef with 'Trail Blais,' hands out samples of 'rb-qued' beef brisket with candied apples amd cauliflower dumplings, during a cooking demonstration Sunday at Taste of Atlanta at Atlantic Station.

Chef Kevin Rathbun, a winner on TV's 'Iron Chef America,' talks while giving a demonstration of making a pork taco on the Country Road stage during Taste of Atlanta.

Maria Newport (left) and Omotosho Jojo dance as they enjoy their food at Taste of Atlanta. The event was filled with with tastes of food from more than 70 restaurants, live cooking demonstrations and festive entertainment.

Warren Coleman (left) and Chris Reid, both cooks at Jim 'n Nick's Bar-B-Q , cook ribs at Taste of Atlanta held this weekend along the streets of Atlantic Station.

Marques Watts, 9, of Atlanta, enjoys some ribs from Jim 'n Nick's Bar-B-Q. Sunday (10/12/08) during Taste of Atlanta .

Taste of Atlanta has been ranked by the Southeast Tourism Society, earned several Kaleidoscope awards and is recognized as one of the top food festivals in the nation. In addition to more than 70 of Atlanta's favorite restaurants, the event featured national and local celebrity chefs, a Wine Experience at Twelve Hotel and Ten Pin Alley, live performances and more.

Magdalena Ash of Gainesville, Ga., enjoys a dish from Desta Ethiopian Kitchen during Taste of Atlanta.

Kevin Hsiao (left) of Midtown and Yue Fu of Athens walk while eating samples from the Georgia Beef Board..

Young chefs check out a demonstration by Atlanta's Lizzie Marie (right), 8. She was assisted by George Duran (left) during Taste of Atlanta. Lizzie gave a demonstration of Green Eggs and Ham, on Kid's Avenue, an area of the festival showcasing tastes for little kids and big kids alike.

Kyara Dzenis, 4, of Sharpsburg, Ga., gives a round of applause for chef George Duran while sitting atop the shoulders of her father, Gunars Dzeni. Duran gave a demonstration of pizza fondue and roasted brussel sprouts on Kid's Avenue.

Pat Lottier of Atlanta enjoys a sip of wine at the Robert Mondavi wine stage during Taste of Atlanta.

A larger than life photo of the late Robert Mondavi at the Discover Wine with Robert Mondavi stage.

Wearing a festive Mexican sombrero, Alex Bacanas of No Mas Cantina stands among the throngs of festival goers.

Pork spare ribs being cooked up at the Jim 'n Nick's Bar-B-Q booth.

Brian Lyman, with Jim 'n Nick's Bar-B-Q, removes a rack of pork spare ribs from the grill.

Jesse Schaudies enjoys some ribs at Taste of Atlanta.

Taste of Atlanta goers reach out for a sample of chef Richard Blais's 'rb-qued' beef brisket with candied apples & cauliflower dumplings during a cooking demonstration.

Country music star Trisha Yearwood, with her mom, Gwen, shows off what her cheese straws look like before they become cheese straws at a Taste of Atlanta cooking demonstration.

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Chef Richard Blais (left), who was runner-up on TV's 'Top Chef,' talks to the crowd as Jason McClure, a sous chef with 'Trail Blais,' hands out samples of 'rb-qued' beef brisket with candied apples amd cauliflower dumplings, during a cooking demonstration Sunday at Taste of Atlanta at Atlantic Station.

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