Atlanta food events: Aug. 3-9

• Rachel Hortman
• Head to Parker's on Ponce for a Maker's Mark whiskey dinner on Thurs., Aug. 6.

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Monday

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Vino Venue Mon., Aug. 3, 7-9 p.m. Discover Napa Valley Discover the best of Napa Valley one bite or sip at a time with admission to Vino Venue's Wine and Culinary Experience. Throughout this walk-around tasting, wines from Napa Valley, California will be accompanied by samplings of fresh and flavorful cuisine. Details.

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Canoe Mon.-Sun., Aug. 3-30 20th Anniversary Menu Revival To honor the past and celebrate some of the dishes that made a mark on the Canoe menu, chef Matthew Basford has developed a special “Dish Revival” menu. The menu will rotate each week and feature a retired appetizer and entrée. The revival menu includes guest favorites such as seared George’s Bank scallops and grilled maple leaf farms duck breast. Details.

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Wednesday

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The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill Wed., Aug. 5, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. National Oyster Day Celebrate National Oyster Day at The Big Ketch with half-price oysters all day and other chef-crafted dishes all day long. Details.

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Thursday

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Hop City Craft Beer and Wine - Inman Park Thurs., Aug. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bell's Beer Tasting Head to Hop City for a free tasting of Bell's beer. Tasting is free, and drafts and bottles will be available for purchase. Enjoy sampling several Bell's varieties, including one that has never been served in Atlanta before. Get a free souvenir pint glass when you buy a pint. Details.

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Parker's on Ponce Thurs., Aug. 6, 6:30-9 p.m. Maker's Mark Whiskey Dinner Join special guest John McLaughlin for a five-course Maker's Mark dinner featuring Maker's Mark, Maker's Mark 46, and Maker's Mark Cask Strength. Ticket includes five dinner courses, two cocktails, and three whiskey tastings. Details.

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The Shed at Glenwood Thurs., Aug. 6, 7-10 p.m. 13th Colony Bourbon Dinner 13th Colony is a Georgia based Distillery from Americus, Georgia and we are proud to announce we are pairing with them for a fantastic Bourbon Dinner that will highlight their tasty options as well as ours! Details.

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Friday

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Varuni Napoli Fri., Aug. 7, 5:30-11 p.m. Orpheus Pint Night at Varuni Napoli In celebration of International Beer Day, Orpheus Brewing and Varuni Napoli are teaming up for a beer and pizza paring! Purchase any Orpheus beer at Varuni Napoli and receive a free Orpheus pint glass (while supplies last) and pair it with the specialty pizza of the day! Because what’s better than pizza and beer? Details.

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Saturday

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Ray's on the Creek Sat., Aug. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Big Green Egg Cooking Class Ray's at Killer Creek is offering Big Green Egg cooking classes just in time for grilling season! Ticket includes a cooking demo, a Big Green Egg tasting menu, beverages (non-alcoholic), tax, and gratuity. Class size is limited, so reserve a spot now. Details.

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Bone Lick BBQ Sat., Aug. 8, 2-6 p.m. Holy Friggin' Hot Fest Bone Lick is celebrating three years of barbecue with an hotter than hot anniversary party featuring a hot sauce cook-off, a hot dog eating contest, and all the hotness you can handle. Receive a complimentary beer and rib combo plate between 2 and 4 p.m. (while supplies last) just by liking Bone Lick's Facebook page and checking into the event. Bone Lick's full menu, whiskey offerings, beers, and cocktails will also be available. Details.

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Whole Foods Market Buckhead Sat., Aug. 8, 4 p.m. High Road Ice Cream Tour & Beer Dinner Join High Road Craft Ice Cream for a tour followed by a Second Self beer dinner. Transportation will be provided to a tour of High Road's facility and the chance to make your own ice cream. Afterwards, enjoy a dinner with Second Self pairings. Menu items include bourbon steamed peaches paired with Gose, vanilla fleur de sel duck breast paired with XMAS in July, and more. This is a 21+ event. All ticket sales will benefit Urban Recipe. Details.

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Sunday

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Aja Sun., Aug. 9 Bites, Beers, and Bands Join chefs from each Here to Serve restaurants as they serve up grilled and barbecued favorites by Prime's Dan Garner, house made sausage from Twist's Peter Kaiser, and modern surf n' turf by Strip's Phillip Strange. Each dish will be paired with a craft beer provided by Second Self, Eventide, Terrapin, and more. Enjoy live music, chef demos, games, and a photobooth. Tickets include beer and food samplings, and additional food and drink tickets will be available. Designated driver options will also be available for food only. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit The Giving Kitchen, which provides crisis assistance to Atlanta restaurant workers. Details.

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FLIP Burger Boutique - Buckhead Sun., Aug. 9, 1-3 p.m. Richard Blais Book Signing Top Chef winner and creative director Richard Blais will be signing copies of his James Beard-nominated cookbook "Try This at Home: Recipes from My Head to Your Plate" and mingling with guests at the Buckhead FLIP Burger Boutique. Signature menu items such as the chorizo burger, beet and goat cheese salad, and sweet potato tots will be available for munching. Details.

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Clarkston Community Center Sun., Aug. 9, 5-8 p.m. Destination West Africa Hear members of the Atlanta Consulate Core, taste authentic dishes prepared by inspirational chef Okon James, watch live performances representing West African costumes, dances, history and traditions. There will be a keynote address by Ambassador Geoffrey I. Teneilabe, and lots of giveaways. Details.