Atlanta food events: Sept. 10-16, Venison Week, Benziger talk, wine release, and more

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BLT Steak Atlanta Mon., Sept. 10-16, 5:30 p.m. Venison Week at BLT Steak Atlanta. Chef Cyrille Holota will offer a special menu, available prix fixe or a la carte, featuring different ways of serving and preparing venison. Details.

The Shed Thu., Sept. 13, 7 p.m. Benziger Winemaker Dinner. Special guest Chris Benziger discusses his family’s winery and vineyards, followed by a reception and a four course dinner by executive chef Todd Richards. Details.

Food 101 Tue., Sept. 11, 6-8 p.m. 2012 Claret Release Party. Join Food 101 and Wolf Mountain Vineyard and Winery for a special release party introducing Wolf Mountain’s Award Winning Claret. Dishes crafted by executive chef Justin Keith will be paired with the newly released wine. Details.

Imperial Fez Wed., Sept. 12, 2-4 p.m. Moroccan Cuisine Cooking Class. Learn to cook authentic Moroccan cuisine with chef Rafih Benjelloun in the kitchen of Imperial Fez. Details.

Cypress Street Pint & Plate Tue., Sept. 11, 7 p.m. Beer Geek Tuesday Welcomes Goose Island Beer Co. This week for Beer Geek Tuesday, Cypress Street will be featuring three Goose Island beers on tap: Sophie, Matilda, and Pere Jacques. Details.

Atlanta Wine School Tue., Sept. 11, 7 p.m. High Performance Stemware Tasting. The class will educate guests on how the shape, balance, material of construction, volume and curvature of the rim of the glass all play a major role in the perception of wine. Details.

Sprig Thu., Sept. 13, 5:30 p.m. Four Course Bourbon Dinner. Join chef Brit Cloud for dinner paired with Kentucky Bourbon in celebration of National Bourbon Month. Details.

Cafe Alsace Thu., Sept. 13, 6:45 p.m. Emory Atlanta Young Alumni- Dine with Nine. Join other Young Emory Alumni at Cafe Alsace for an experience similar to Emory’s Dinner with 12 Strangers event. Details.

RA Sushi Thu., Sept. 13, 7 p.m. So Long Summer Party RA Sushi is hosting a So Long Summer Party with scorching hot food and drink specials served all night long, and a special guest D.J. Details.