Atlanta food events, May 11-17

• Rachel Hortman

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Monday

Ray’s in the City Mon.-Sun., May 11-17 Downtown Steak Week Presented by Central Atlanta Progress and supported by CL, participating Atlanta Restaurants show off their skills with steak themed dishes for the steak week. Participating restaurants includes: Fire of Brazil, Alma Cocina, Sway, Thrive, Room at Twelve, Trade Vic and others. Details

Tuesday

Smokebelly Tue., May 12, 7 p.m. Beer Dinner Smokebelly BBQ & Red Brick Brewery present a special beer dinner during Craft Beer Week featuring five courses of barbecue goodness paired with five Red Brick brews, including a special cask beer created specifically for the event. Details

Thursday

Kyma Thur., May 14, 6 p.m. Celebration of Greece This is a chance for diners to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of Greece. Some of the Greek food selections will include wood-grilled octopus, spit-roasted lamb and sides to compliment, and Kyma’s signature desserts. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Kyma or by visiting the website. Details

Friday

Wild Heaven Craft Beers Fri., May 15, 8-11 p.m.; Sat., May 16, 7-10 p.m. Wild Heaven’s Avondale Anniversary Parties Wild Heaven celebrates a year of brewing in Avondale Estates with more than 15 beers, including tequila-barrel-aged selections and a couple sours. Details

Saturday

Taco Mac-Lindbergh Sat., May 16, noon-5 p.m. Southern Beer Tours Start the day off at SweetWater Brewing for a tasting and tour of the largest craft brewery in the state. The next stop will be to Monday Night Brewing. Then will continue through Midtown and visit with one of Atlanta’s newest breweries, Second Self Beer Company. Each tour includes transportation, your admission to each venue, beer tastings, souvenir glass at each brewery, and a gift bag filled with growler discounts, koozies, and whatever else we can find. Details

Sunday

Seven Lamps Sun., May 17, 3-4 p.m. Cooking Class with Chef Drew Van Leuvan Join chef Drew Van Leuvan of Seven Lamps for a culinary learning, kid-friendly experience. The interactive cooking classes will teach the basics around the kitchen. Upcoming classes will cover pizza, cupcakes and cookies, and spaghetti and meatballs. Details

Portofino Bistro Sun., May 17, 6:30 p.m. Wine Tastings Every third Sunday of the month, Portofino hosts a private wine tasting with expert Michael Gallant featuring 12 carefully selected wines presented in four flights and light appetizers from executive chef Matt Marcus. Details