RECAP|Atlanta Street Food Festival with Carl Thomas + Vivian Green Saturday 25 June, 2016
Kiwi The Foodie is making another appearance as it is still festival season and I recapped The Atlanta Street Food & Music Festival (ASFMF). This is an annual event that showcased over 60 Atlanta area food trucks and over 40,000 in attendance (2015) while bringing awareness to this growing community that provides high end, quality food in a unique way. Attendees enjoyed a day full of high-quality, main-stage entertainment while giving back to Atlanta’s beloved charity, the Giving Kitchen. I love this year they combined food + entertainment a great way to bring the essence of the start of summer at Stone Mountain park (basically my backyard).
I apologize I am a little delayed on this post (and with a lot of my blog postings) due to I broke my hand so it was harder to type and move. I have a little more mobility with my fingers now so I can give you the review…but yes be patient with my blogs as of lately I am still injured. You will even see me slightly in this post with my hand in a soft hand splint. Just FYI…but I still went injured and all!
I will be honest, I did go last year to the Atlanta Street Food Festival and the turn out was so huge that the lines were massive and sadly I could only try one truck. This year way more organized, they broke it up into 2 days and the lines were not as extensive so I got to try multiple trucks this year! Best way to experience a food truck fest is to try more than one truck!
So many food trucks to dive into, you guys should know me by now I love me a good food truck. The really great thing about the ATL Street Food Truck Fest is they bring out trucks I’ve never seen before. So it’s an introduction to a new food style and truck in the city which I was excited for.
Thomas English Muffins and Bagels were the premiere sponsors of the Street Food Truck Fest this year. I love a great brand activation so they had this massive toast as their “truck” or station and it was FREE BAGELS here. They even gave bagels as swag items…yes I went home with English Muffins and Bagels in my bag! I am not complaining. You order whatever kind of bagel you want and then you go into the massive toast and pick it up.
My best friend and I were literally getting TOASTED inside the Thomas Toaster and doing what we do best…take pictures in photobooths of course! I always have fun with my Twinkie (our nickname for each other).
After getting ‘toasted’ with #ThomasBreakfastTour
Now it’s time for the food. So many things to try and I am really sad I didnt get a chance to experience more but I will share what I did get. My stomach could only eat so much but this is what I ate this year.
Pizza Cone by Brook Lynn’s Own Sticks (a NY inspired Truck)
Shrimp Tacos by The Pickle ATL (American Feel Good Food Truck)
Cuban Empanadas + Fries (Latin Cuisine Truck)
By the Cuban food truck
So do you believe in foreshadowing or synchronocities? Well this picture was taken two weeks ago at the festival by the Cuban Food truck. I said I wanted to take a picture by the flag because I was determine to go to Cuba this year as my travel experience. Literally as of yesterday I booked my flight to Cuba with Lexi and we are going in Sept (we got an amazing travel deal too)! I am a firm believer of speaking it into existence so this picture is a reminder to ask the universe what you want…even take pictures next to your goals!
The Street Fest Atlanta this year added real musical talent to the line-up to the festival. Food and Music go together so I think this was a brilliant addition to the Street Food Fest production. I went on Day 2 where it was mostly R&B day and top performers were from Carl Thomas + Vivian Greene. Carl Thomas was up first! Many R&B guys in today’s music should take notes from him as he sings and true love and pain and loving a woman. I am sorry music isnt singing about that much anymore…so Carl Thomas was refreshing to listen to him croon and swoon to the ladies! He hasn’t aged either!
Carl Thomas is known for his vulnerable lyrics and love and relationships and happy I got to relive some of his classic songs I once loved. He hasn’t mad music in a while, but thats ok because his music is timeless and still relevant today.
R&B Singer Carl Thomas + I after his show
I love real R&B so I was ecstatic to meet Carl Thomas right after his set. He is super sweet. As you can see I am hiding my poor broken hand (which it is still broken as well speak – sad face) and I told him please excuse my hand. He was so nice we was like “Its ok you just have a little boo-boo”…its a bigger boo-boo than he knows but so nice of him. He has great energy overall and hoping to see him again in Sept for the Bad Boy Reunion Tour in Atlanta!
R&B singer Vivian Green at the 2016 Street Fest Atlanta Festival
The beautiful Vivian Green performed and was the final act of the day. Another real R&B talent that took all of our breaths aways. She played many of her famous hits and of course she did her fan favorite “Emotional Rollercoaster” we all can relate to that song. She is a true songstress to where you can feel the goosebumps all over as she sings to you. You dont get those that much these days so her voice was appreciated.
Vivian Green autographed my CD of her last album VIVID.
After her set, she was kind enough to wait and take pictures and do autographs for her fans. What a kind thing to do…in the blazing heat. Celebs do not do this as much anymore so I thought this was a kind gesture…especially the signing of autographs. In a #selfie world I made sure to buy her music and have her sign it. I will always support real R&B. I did take a picture of her but I hate the photo (look on my IG for it).
If you’re a foodie and live or will be visiting Atlanta, this should be on your list of Annual festivals to attend in the city. I am happy music is added to the festival and can’t wait until next year’s lineup!
For more information on the ASFMF and how you can become part of the “foodie movement”, visit online at ATLANTASTREETFOODFESTIVAL.COM #STREETFESTATL
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This food truck festival looks like a blast! We have a local company that does food truck popups called The Gathering. Great events! Those Cuban empanadas look yummy!
I love food in Atlanta; they do it right and I totally lived vicariously through you drooling over these pics LOL. I saw Vivian Green live, too. Love her sound!
This looks like a blast! I have always wanted to attend one of these. The pizza cone and shrimp tacos look amazing! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Ahh this looks so fun! Food trucks are relatively new to my area, but we have enjoyed visiting a couple lately. It would be so fun to go to an event like this though.
I have always wanted to attend a food festival. I love the idea of going to different food trucks and trying out all different kinds of food. The food you ate looks so tasty!
Oh my goodness, the shrimp tacos and empanadas look so good. It’s almost lunch time here and l am drooling :-). That pizza cone looks a little suspect but l bet it was delicious. Looks like it was a great day!
My taste buds just kicked into over drive..seriously drooling over here. So many choices I would have had to visit all of the food trucks just so I wouldn’t miss out on anything. I hope we get something like that here.
Oh I just love Vivian Green! Wow — that looked amazing. I use to go to Midtown and catch the food trucks there with my hubby once a week since he work nearby. And now, we take the kiddies up to Howell Mill when we can on Saturdays to catch those folks. Can you tell we love food trucks? LOL
This is my kind of event, I was all in your Snaps. I love me some Carl Thomas and Summer Rain OH MY GOSH!I love Vivian as well, this is my kind of music.
Quality music and good eats are a total win. My son would love the Thomas truck, I buy their bagels every single week.
Living in boring old Indiana, I have never eaten off a food truck. I feel so out of the loop! This looks like such a fun festival. I hope to be able to go to one myself some day.
Food trucks are so much fun. Everyone gets to try all kinds of new foods. My in-laws follow their favorite trucks on social media so they can keep going back.
Oh no so sorry to hear about your hand! I hope that you’re close to being healed 🙁 It looks like it was a fabulous time at the festival and I love me some Carl Thomas. And now this food is making me hungry lol
Another wonderful event that I wish I was in! You certainly enjoyed everything there, I can tell. Those food are just wow! And lucky, I’m sure Carl Thomas made the crowd enjoy the atmosphere more!
The festival sounds fun. I like the fact that they learn from their mistakes last year and we’re better organized. That’s awesome about your Cuba trip way to manifest it!
Oh how I miss ATL! Can’t wait to get “home” next week!
I maintain that Carl Thomas is one of THEE most underrated talents in R&B. A real shame!
I hope your hand is improving! 🙁
You go to some of the best food-related events. I Love food, and will and have traveled for food. I would have been head over heels to attend this festival. I love Vivian Green
Kiwi The Foodie is making another appearance as it is still festival season and I recapped The Atlanta Street Food & Music Festival (ASFMF). This is an annual event that showcased over 60 Atlanta area food trucks and over 40,000 in attendance (2015) while bringing awareness to this growing community that provides high end, quality food in a unique way. Attendees enjoyed a day full of high-quality, main-stage entertainment while giving back to Atlanta’s beloved charity, the Giving Kitchen. I love this year they combined food + entertainment a great way to bring the essence of the start of summer at Stone Mountain park (basically my backyard).
This food truck festival looks like a blast! We have a local company that does food truck popups called The Gathering. Great events! Those Cuban empanadas look yummy!
I love food in Atlanta; they do it right and I totally lived vicariously through you drooling over these pics LOL. I saw Vivian Green live, too. Love her sound!
We have a friend moving to Atlanta soon, so we would have more reasons to pop by. The festival looks like a really good reason!
Looks like everyone had a great time. I can’t believe we haven’t been to a single festival yet this year.
This looks like a blast! I have always wanted to attend one of these. The pizza cone and shrimp tacos look amazing! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Ahh this looks so fun! Food trucks are relatively new to my area, but we have enjoyed visiting a couple lately. It would be so fun to go to an event like this though.
Oh my gosh..a pizza cone?! Seriously, where has that been all of my life!? I am loving these foodie pics!
That looks like such a good time. And the food….WOW! I need that pizza cone…and the tacos…and….
What a fun day! You look fab! Food trucks are my absolute jam and that pizza cone has me swooning!
Our food truck festival is not nearly as impressive! I might have to plan a trip to ATL (5 hour drive for me) for next year’s festival!
I have always wanted to attend a food festival. I love the idea of going to different food trucks and trying out all different kinds of food. The food you ate looks so tasty!
This looks like such a good time with such incredible different food trucks to try! Love these types of festivals!
This seems like a really fun event! All of that fair food looks soooo good! It looks like you had a ton of fun.
Oh what a fun event. I love going to festivals, especially food ones. Looks like you had such a good time.
Now that is my kind of festival. I am all for food and music. What a fun time it must have been.
Now this is my kind of event! I love food festivals and I am a big fan of Vivian Green. So awesome that she signed your CD!
Oh my goodness, the shrimp tacos and empanadas look so good. It’s almost lunch time here and l am drooling :-). That pizza cone looks a little suspect but l bet it was delicious. Looks like it was a great day!
My taste buds just kicked into over drive..seriously drooling over here. So many choices I would have had to visit all of the food trucks just so I wouldn’t miss out on anything. I hope we get something like that here.
This looks like so much fun! I wish we had things like that around here. And I am sorry about your hand- hope it heals soon!
Oh, how I hate I missed the Food Truck Festival. Good thing I can usually locate my favs around the city! Glad you got to experience more this year!
I love street food, there’s nothing like it. This sounds like a great festival and an awesome time,.
We love the Street Food Festival. We go every year. You get some great food, a great experience, and some great bonding time.
Looks like a fantastic festival to attend. Glad you were able to go and love all the photos!
Oh I just love Vivian Green! Wow — that looked amazing. I use to go to Midtown and catch the food trucks there with my hubby once a week since he work nearby. And now, we take the kiddies up to Howell Mill when we can on Saturdays to catch those folks. Can you tell we love food trucks? LOL
This is my kind of event, I was all in your Snaps. I love me some Carl Thomas and Summer Rain OH MY GOSH!I love Vivian as well, this is my kind of music.
Quality music and good eats are a total win. My son would love the Thomas truck, I buy their bagels every single week.
A good food festival is totally the way to my heart. It looks like you had a delicious time and the music was just the icing on the cake!
What a fun time!! That food looks so amazing!!!
Oh man this must have been great. I’d have a blast trying those food truck meals. I’m sorry about your hand!
Living in boring old Indiana, I have never eaten off a food truck. I feel so out of the loop! This looks like such a fun festival. I hope to be able to go to one myself some day.
It looks like you had an absolute blast. There’s always something fun happening in ATL!
Food trucks are so much fun. Everyone gets to try all kinds of new foods. My in-laws follow their favorite trucks on social media so they can keep going back.
What a fun day! So cool that you are headed to Cuba. I am wishing I was going on trip and that I had one of those shrimp tacos!
Oh no so sorry to hear about your hand! I hope that you’re close to being healed 🙁 It looks like it was a fabulous time at the festival and I love me some Carl Thomas. And now this food is making me hungry lol
We love to go to events like that. Food, Fun and music… mean a great time!
Wow, I like to be there. I want to try all the foods in this festival, sounds like fun!
Looks a fun event, I always wanted to attend in this kind of event it was a great experience.
I love food trucks, they are my weakness! This looks like so much fun, what a wonderful opportunity to go!
The food and festival fair looks really fun! We have a similar one held here every year and I try to be a volunteer photographer for the event.
I have always wanted to go to a food truck festival. The food looks amazing.
Oh my gosh that all looks amazing and like so much fun! We have food truck festivals where I am and it is always a good time!
Looks like a really fun event! The food you tried looks good. Great pictures, you looked so cute out there!
Another wonderful event that I wish I was in! You certainly enjoyed everything there, I can tell. Those food are just wow! And lucky, I’m sure Carl Thomas made the crowd enjoy the atmosphere more!
Oh gosh look at all that great food! I really need to find a food truck event and diet for the week before I go 😉
That festival looks like a lot of fun. The food looks awesome. That is what I like best about summer festivals.
I’m all for a good food truck festival! This looks like a fun event. Hoping your hand heals quickly, and happy travels to Cuba!
Looks like you had a great time. I was JUST in Atlanta. Wish I knew about this beforehand. We love food trucks
Great photos! Everything looks phenomenal. I love how diverse the food choices were. Looks like you had a fabulous time 🙂
Looks like you had a blast at this event! Loved the recap and photos!
This looks like it was a lot of fun.
You have a lot of great pictures!
I absolutely love food truck foods! I wish I had known about this, I would have definitely tried to make it. Yum!
The festival sounds fun. I like the fact that they learn from their mistakes last year and we’re better organized. That’s awesome about your Cuba trip way to manifest it!
Wow, this looks like it was so much fun. Great food and great music.
Listen, that shrimp taco looks divine! OMG. And Carl Thomas is still fine. Stuff like this makes me wish I lived in Atlanta. Good review.
Oh how I miss ATL! Can’t wait to get “home” next week!
I maintain that Carl Thomas is one of THEE most underrated talents in R&B. A real shame!
I hope your hand is improving! 🙁
You go to some of the best food-related events. I Love food, and will and have traveled for food. I would have been head over heels to attend this festival. I love Vivian Green