Atlanta weekend food events, August 8-10

• Mia Yakel
• K9s and cocktails is this weekend at Grant Park

Wine dinner? Beer tasting? Cooking Class? Let us know. Send your Food and Drink happs to foodanddrink at creativeloafing.com.

Friday

The Star Community Bar Fri., Aug. 8, 6 p.m. Slow Food Atlanta Super Star Bazaar There will be a line-up of local bands and entertainment, craft cocktails and great food. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Details

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South City Kitchen - Vinings Aug. 7-16, 5-11 p.m. South City Kitchen Vinings’ TomatoJam South City Kitchen Vinings will offer an exclusive tomato-centric menu in addition to the regular dinner menu for its TomatoJam. Details

Saturday

Canoe Sat., Aug. 9, 1-4 p.m., End of the Summer BBQ Canoe and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) are joining forces with SweetWater Brewing Company for the fifth annual End of the Summer barbecue. Tickets can be purchased in advance. Details

Central Atlanta Progress Aug. 9-17, Downtown Restaurant WeekDowntown Atlanta’s most anticipated Restaurant Week returns for its 12th year. During this nine-day culinary event, top chefs offer diners signature menus at exceptional prices. Details

The Georgia Ballet Studios Sat., Aug. 9, 6-10 p.m. Ballet, Bourbon, & BBQ Experience an evening of food, drinks, and music at the first Ballet, Bourbon & BBQ, a fundraiser for The Georgia Ballet. Details

Variety Playhouse Sat., Aug. 9, 8 p.m. Doria Roberts & Friends Doria Roberts, a baker and singer/songwriter based out of Atlanta, is hosting her twelfth annual birthday party. There will be live music with a full band and a silent auction, and 100 percent of proceeds benefit the Giving Kitchen. Details

Seven Lamps Sat., Aug. 9, 7-9 p.m. Bo Ssam Series Chef Van Leuvan will cook traditional bo ssam with Duck Bo Ssam on August 9. Suggested wine pairings from Kevin Bragg will be available for the dinner. Seating is limited and reservations recommended. Details

Sunday

Grant Park Sun., Aug. 17, 3-9 p.m. Magnolia Miracle’s: Hippies In The Park Guests are invited to bring puppies, blankets, booze, hoops, guitars, slackline, art, games, paint, chairs, coolers. Attendees will simply embrace life. Details

Buckhead Saloon Sun., Aug. 10, 1-6 p.m. K9s & Cocktails Enjoy food and entertainment at the Buckhead Saloon restaurant. Guests are invited to bring their dogs to hang out on the outside patio or on the interior patio in case of rain. Details