Atlanta weekend food events: Aug. 7-9

• Rachel Hortman
• Schmooze with chef Richard Blais on Sun., Aug, 9 as he signs his new cookbook at FLIP Burger Boutique in Buckhead.

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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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The Cook's Warehouse - Decatur Sat., Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cookie Decorating 102 Learn cookie decorating fundamentals, from icing and piping to finding inspiration for creativity. You'll get to make chocolate cookies and vanilla sugar cookies to decorate with various flavors of royal icing. You'll learn the basics like rolling and cutting dough as well as how to make the proper icing consistency and how to manage pesky piping tips. Details.

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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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Wild Heaven Craft Beers Sat., Aug. 8, 1-4 p.m. Southern Beer Tours Join us on our first Brewer's tour! This tour will feature brewers & brewmasters from each brewery. They will give a tour and be there to answer any of your questions. Want advise on how to make better home brew? Want to know the nitty gritty details about the malt profile? This is the tour for you. Just want to drink beer? Well the tours are always optional so you'll enjoy that as well! We start at Wild Heaven Craft Beers and will stroll the streets of Decatur to Three Taverns Craft Brewery and BlueTarp Brewing Co. 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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Monday Night Brewing Sat., Aug. 8, 2-9 p.m. 4th Anniversary Celebration The Westside purveyors of beer and necktie-themed marketing will celebrate four years with an extensive lineup of MNB beers, special casks, live bluegrass and a special, brewery-only bottle release of its Tie 4 On Quad. 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.