Summit at 8West Offers Stunning View
Proof of the Pudding premiered a new Midtown mitzvah and business meeting venue. A Kosher Touch partners with AKC-certified cuisine.
After 37 years with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and now with the AJT, , Jaffe’s focus is lifestyle, art, dining, fashion, and community events with emphasis on Jewish movers and shakers.
Proof of the Pudding, one of Atlanta’s top catering companies, continues to roll out unique “mitzvah” venues that capture the Midtown and inner city’s essence and contemporary versatile vibe.
On Jan. 16, Summit at 8 West made its formal premiere on the vibrant party/meeting scene with 400 guests. Located on the eighth floor of the 8West building in West Midtown, the modern space overlooks a majestic downtown and Midtown Atlanta, Georgia Tech, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, truly in one of the city’s most spectacular panoramic views.
One guest mused, “This has a very cool Miami nightscape sparkle.”
Proof’s nearby Dogwood venue had recently rolled out, while awaiting the next venue, Collier Hall — all poised to host corporate meetings and socials, weddings, galas and not-for-profit events.
Coupled with a rooftop rental option, Summit at 8West also features private meeting and conference space on the first floor. The lobby features bold art, where the vibe is stark Manhattan-ish.
Summit at 8West has a sophisticated design spanning the 10,000-square-foot space with a guest capacity of 240 seated and 400 reception style. Here’s how the pricing tiers lay out:
Rentals are for a four-hour time span;
* Saturday rental is $6,000, beverage minimum $4,500;
* Friday rental is $5,000, with a $4,000 beverage minimum;
* Sunday through Thursday rental is $4,000, with $2,000 beverage minimum;
* Holidays and December may be more expensive than regular rates.
Facility tables and 200 chestnut wishbone chairs, rounds and six-foot banquet tables are included along with one security officer and free Wi-Fi. Usage of the very sleek green room/VIP suite, also with an amazing view, is included, and (wink) could be used for a yichud room for a religious bride and groom.
Paid self-parking or valet service is available — valet service is required for 200-plus guests. An additional ceremony fee includes rehearsal the day before (240 capacity). Final guest count is due 14 days in advance. Although a cocktail reception can hold 400, only 150 can go to the rooftop at one time. Events must be over by 11 p.m., with everyone and everything out by midnight.
Erin Lis, president of Added Touch and A Kosher Touch Caterer, confirmed her availability to bring in full-service kosher catering, certified under the Atlanta Kashruth Commission and approved for all three venues.
Chris Bazemore, director of venue sales and business development for Proof of the Pudding, said, “We look towards creative bespoke trends to make events memorable — like activated food stations to interact with chefs and more food choices with global flavors and authentic dishes continuing to influence menus. At the January grand opening, we were intrigued by a station with a half sheet pan with rocks and citric water on heated sternos that created steam and aroma to enhance the cooking factor. Then the seafood was seared on a ceramic Japanese grill. The sides of the table had LED green lights for a galactic spacelike setting.
Also, on our night was a gigantic AV [audio-video setup] … space for band or DJ and dance floor. The reception area is connected for easy L-shaped flow. Both areas have the view. Another funky touch at the grand opening was custom silence disco earphones (provided by Silence Activations).”
Next up is Collier Hall, a 120-year-old church that has been renovated to integrate “modern updates with historic charm.” That venue includes an indoor pre-function area and main ballroom with an outdoor deck shaded by hardy and romantic oak trees. Collier Hall is suitable for medium-sized events with a guest capacity of 175 seated and 250 reception style, located in the Collier Village area where I-75 meets Howell Mill Road.
Bookings for all three venues can be made at events@westmidtownvenues.com or by calling 404-465-4861.
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