Atlanta food events: Dec. 2-7, Chef Thomas Keller visits Aria, Italian at Farm Burger, distillers tasting at Mac McGee’s, and more

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Aria Mon., Dec. 3, 11 a.m. Bouchon Bakery Book Signing and Tasting at Aria. Famed Chef Thomas Keller will be making an appearance at Aria on December 3 to celebrate the release of his fifth book, Bouchon Bakery. Co-Author Sebastien Rouxel, who is the executive pastry chef for the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, will also be in attendance and will join Aria Pastry Chef Kathryn King to prepare some sweet treats. Guests will meet Keller and Rouxel. Cost to attend is $35 which includes pastries and beverages. Copies of the book are available for purchase for $50. Details

STK Mon., Dec. 3, 7 p.m. Belle Meade Bourbon Dinner. Join brothers Andy and Charlie Nelson of Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery at STK for a Belle Meade Bourbon Dinner. For $75 per guest, indulge in dishes such as a Potato Waffle, Roasted Corn “Blinis,” and Confit Duck Leg, each perfectly paired with Belle Meade Bourbon cocktails. To round out the evening, “Build Your Own’ Old Fashioned” with assorted syrups, bitters, and citrus peels while satisfying your sweet tooth on an Apple Tart. The brothers will be on hand for you to pick their brain on the resurrection of their great-great-great grandfather’s distillery. Details

The Cook’s Warehouse Mon., Dec. 3, 7-9 p.m. The Cook’s Warehouse Mary Moore Hosts Cooking Class. Chef Mary Moore came up with a fun Spanish inspired menu with assorted tapas. Senior Wine Educator Don Hackett will also be on hand to pair this menu with his favorite Spanish wines and answer any questions. The evening includes wine tastings sponsored by Sherlock’s Wine Merchant and chances to win door prizes provided by Bella Cucina Artful Foods and Cabot Cheese. 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Details