Dining By Design: South Downtown

About this event

Dining By Design: South Downtown

Where Architecture, Culture, and Cuisine Converge.

Discover South Downtown through its buildings, stories, and flavors!

Join the Architecture & Design Center of Atlanta for a guided walking and tasting experience exploring how thoughtful design connects Atlanta's past with its evolving future.

From historic architecture and hidden design details to creative restaurants bringing new life to old spaces, Dining By Design offers a fresh perspective on one of Atlanta's oldest and most fascinating neighborhoods.

What to Expect

• Remarkable Architecture: Explore five design destinations, including three distinctive restaurants and two South Downtown architectural projects featuring residential spaces.

• Hidden Details & Untold Stories: Discover the neighborhood's architectural history, preservation efforts, and transformation with Blake Burton of Arcturis/Square Feet Studio and Lisa Flaherty of History Afoot Atlanta.

• Exclusive Curated Tastings: Enjoy a specially prepared tasting menu featuring Thai and Mexican cuisine, beverages, and dessert, including a special tasting sponsored by Pella!

• A Walk Through History: Experience South Downtown's architecture and culture along a leisurely 0.3-mile guided route.

• Meaningful Connections: Meet fellow design enthusiasts, community leaders, and curious Atlantans while supporting ADC's mission to connect people with the power of good design.

A Taste of South Downtown

Three restaurants. A curated menu. One delicious experience!

Our restaurant partners have created a special selection of food and beverages that come together as a light meal, offering a taste of South Downtown's diverse culinary scene.

Tyde Tate Kitchen | Thai Cuisine

Start the experience with a refreshing beverage of beer, wine, or non-alcoholic option as we celebrate the connections between thoughtful design, hospitality, and community. Then grab a generous serving of Beef Panang, a rich and aromatic Thai curry with bold spices and comforting flavors.

El Tesoro | Mexican Cuisine (gluten free and vegan)

Savor crispy tostones served with guacamole and fresh pico de gallo, paired with 2 house made salsas and chips.

Mule Train | Southern-Inspired Cuisine

Finish your culinary journey with a special farm-to-table dessert featuring locally sourced ingredients.

Plus, a Special Beverage Tasting Sponsored by Pella!

Together, these curated tastings offer a light meal with a variety of flavors, thoughtfully paired with the architectural experience.

Architectural Tour Highlights

Five design destinations. Three restaurants. Two architectural projects. Countless stories.

South Downtown is a neighborhood where Atlanta's history and future meet. Over a short 0.3-mile route, we'll explore how architecture, preservation, and creative reuse are bringing new energy to historic spaces.

Along the way, you'll discover:

• Restaurant Design: Step inside three distinctive restaurants and learn how architecture and interior design influence atmosphere, identity, and the dining experience.

• Adaptive Reuse: Explore two South Downtown architectural projects, including their residential spaces, to see how historic buildings are being reimagined for contemporary life.

• Architectural Details: Discover materials, craftsmanship, and design decisions that reveal the character of these spaces.

• Stories of South Downtown: Hear fascinating historical facts and neighborhood stories shared by Lisa Flaherty of History Afoot Atlanta.

• Design Behind the Transformation: Gain insights from Blake Burton of Arcturis/Square Feet Studio into the creative thinking and design work shaping South Downtown's next chapter.

This isn't just a chance to see great architecture. It's an opportunity to understand the people, ideas, and decisions behind the places that shape our city.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Time: 4:00–6:00 PM

Location: South Downtown Atlanta

Meeting Point: Tyde Tate Kitchen, 229 Mitchell Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303

Walking Distance: Approximately 0.3 miles

Food & Beverage: Curated tastings that together make a light meal, including a starter beverage, margarita sample, and dessert.

Before You Arrive

• Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.

• Bring your digital or printed event ticket.

• The experience includes approximately 0.3 miles of walking between destinations.

• Please contact ADC in advance about dietary restrictions or accessibility needs so we can discuss available accommodations.

• Allow extra time for parking and check-in.

Come hungry, stay curious, and discover South Downtown through design!

Your ticket supports the Architecture & Design Center of Atlanta's mission to build design literacy and help more Atlantans recognize, understand, and value the design shaping our city.

Become a Dining By Design Sponsor

Whether your organization works in architecture, engineering, construction, real estate, hospitality, planning, sustainability, or community development, sponsoring Dining By Design demonstrates your commitment to investing in Atlanta's future and supporting a more design-literate public.

Why Sponsor?

Support Atlanta's Design Culture

Help build public awareness of how architecture, planning, landscape architecture, and urban design improve quality of life and strengthen communities.

Connect with an Engaged Audience

Meet professionals, civic leaders, neighborhood advocates, and curious residents who value thoughtful design and meaningful community experiences.

Show Your Leadership

Align your brand with an organization dedicated to elevating good design and fostering conversations that help shape a stronger, more resilient Atlanta.

Celebrate Local Businesses

Support Atlanta's restaurants and neighborhood destinations while encouraging people to experience the city in new ways.

Ideal Sponsors

Dining By Design is an excellent partnership opportunity for:

• Architecture, engineering, and landscape architecture firms

• Real estate developers and Community Improvement Districts

• Construction and building product companies

• Interior design and furniture brands

• Restaurants, breweries, wineries, and hospitality partners

• Financial institutions and professional service firms

• Sustainability and environmental organizations

• Civic organizations and foundations committed to community development

Let's Build Something Meaningful Together

Every sponsorship directly supports the Architecture & Design Center of Atlanta's mission to help people recognize, understand, and champion good design. Together, we can create experiences that inspire curiosity, strengthen communities, and celebrate the city we all share.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? We'd love to explore a partnership that aligns with your organization's goals while creating an unforgettable experience for Atlanta.

From The Atlanta Architecture and Design Center