Atlanta Food Events, Jan. 16-22: Free pizza, Chinese New Year, wine dinners and more

La Pietra Cucina Wed., Jan. 18, 7 p.m. Italian Wine Dinner. A five-course dinner with Italian wine pairings. Details

Atkins Park Tavern Wed., Jan. 18. Pint and Plate. Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., guests can enjoy a chef prepared plate with a pint of craft beer. The Pint and Plate pairing will change each week and will be offered until it runs out. For $14, this week’s Pint & Plate features an ahi tuna burger with black sesame, scallions, and a teriyaki-ginger mayo topped with arugula served with hand-cut fries, plus a Sweetwater IPA. Details

Carolyn’s Gourmet Cafe Thu., Jan. 19, 5 p.m. Carolyn’s Free Pizza Giveaway. The restaurant will give away free personal pizzas on January 19 to cars stopped at the red light in front of Carolyn’s between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Details

JCT Kitchen Thu., Jan. 19, 5 p.m. Cobbie’s Sauce Fundraiser For Shepherd Center. JCT. Bar will be serving pork sliders with Cobbie’s Sauce, and all the proceeds from the sales of this dish will be donated to Shepherd Center. Details

Sprig Thu., Jan. 19, 6 p.m. Great Southern Italian Food & Wine Dinner with Guest Chef Massimo Mariano. Guest Chef Massimo Mariano (from Puglia, Italy) will create a menu typical of his native southern Italy. Details

Spice Market Sun., Jan. 22. Chinese New Year. To mark the occasion, Spice Market will offer complimentary nibbles in the bar area, a four-course tasting menu for $28; beer and cocktail specials; and fortune cookies containing discounts for future visits. During this time, the restaurant will be decorated in the spirit of Chinese New Year and all tables will feature Chinese zodiac placements. Details