Atlanta food events: Feb. 16-22

• Laura Sullivan
• Join Varuni Napoli in support of Atlanta Pride

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

Monday

Flying Biscuit Café Through Feb. 28 Celebrate National Pancake Month In celebration of national pancake month, the Flying Biscuit Cafe is whipping up red velvet pancakes along with their organic oatmeal pancakes with warm peach compote and its fluffy, buttermilk pancakes. Dates vary depending on the location. Details

Tuesday

Doc Chey’s Noodle House Tue., Feb. 17, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Doc Chey’s Noodle House for a Chinese New Year Join Doc Chey’s Noodle House for a Chinese New Year celebration and start the year with good health, wealth, and karma. The celebration will take place at the Grant Park and Morningside locations, as well as Dragon Bowl in Emory Village. The celebration includes food and drink specials, live music and giveaways. All proceeds benefit The Giving Kitchen. Details

? ? ?
Southern Art & Bourbon Bar Tues., Feb. 17, 5-8 p.m. Bourbon Bar’s Mardi Gras Celebration Bourbon Bar is bringing the Bayou to Buckhead this Mardi Gras. Guests can enjoy cocktails including sazerac with rye whiskey, peychauds and angostura bitters, and more. Bowls of seafood gumbo will be available all night, along with other Madri Gras designed snacks. Details

Varuni Napoli Tue., Feb. 17, 5:30-10 p.m. Varuni Napoli supports Atlanta Pride Dine with Varuni Napoli in support of Atlanta Pride. Treat yourself to a night of traditional Neapolitan pizza with portion of proceeds benefiting Atlanta Pride.No reservations required. Details

Wednesday

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern Wed., Feb. 18, 5-11 p.m. Ribs and Brews Anniversary Party Celebrating their five year anniversary, HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern is offering 50% off their dinner menu for one night only. This is a way the restaurant is saying thank you to their customers. Details

Thursday

Makan Thurs., Feb. 19, 5:30 p.m. Dumpling and wonton making cooking class Chef George Yu will be hosting a dumpling and wonton making cooking class in celebration of Lunar New Year. Guests will get to experience the Chinese culture by cooking a popular dish. Go to the website to purchase tickets. Details

Sweet Auburn Barbecue Thurs., Feb. 19, 6 p.m.-12 a.m. Sweet Auburn’s First Anniversary Ring in the year of the sheep while helping Sweet Auburn celebrate its first anniversary. Enjoy Monday night brewing’s exclusive lion dancer IPA, a spicy, smoky beer with hints of ginger and serrano pepper. Sweet Auburn will donate 10 percent of the evening’s food sales to The Giving Kitchen. Details

Meehan’s Public House Thu., Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. In Celebration of Chef Ryan Hidinger Join us on February 19th to celebrate the life of Chef Ryan Hidinger and The Giving Kitchen. The featured menu consists of some of Chef Ryan’s favorite dishes, including Seared Foie Gras, Nam Sad, Uni Pasta, Bone-In Ribeye and Sour Patch Cupcake. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Meehan’s. Details

Saturday

Lure Sat., Feb. 21, 1-3 p.m. Oyster Patio Party n anticipation of warmer days, Lure is kicking off patio season with an Oyster Patio Party. Executive chef Brent Banda will present a spread including oyster sliders with pickled carrots and kimchi mayo, and more. Throughout the afternoon, guests will enjoy three varieties of oysters paired with wine, beer and spirits. Tickets can be purchased online. Details