Atlanta food events: Aug. 17-23

• Rachel Hortman
• Learn the history of beer and Atlanta brewing at Red Brick Brewing on Friday, Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m.

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Monday

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Stem Wine Bar Mon., Aug. 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Terrapin Beer Co. Dinner Owner/chef Doug Turbush is pairing five courses from his kitchen at Seed Kitchen & Bar with local beers from Athens, Georgia.'s own Terrapin Beer Co. to present his restaurant team's first-ever beer dinner, hosted at Stem Wine Bar. Terrapin brand ambassador Austin Walker will be in attendance to discuss the beers with guests, along with Seed and Stem's beverage manager Chris McNeill, who selected the beer pairings for the special evening. Details.

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The Cook's Warehouse - Decatur Mon., Aug. 17, 7-9 p.m. Simple Abundance Class Chef Billy Allin of Cakes and Ale will lead a cooking class, creating a menu inspired by summer produce. The event will also include wine tastings and door prizes. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Details.

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Tuesday

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Negril Village Tue., Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Dinner Theater- Murder Mystery Enjoy a three-course meal while solving the mystery in an interactive Dinner Theater. Viewers will witness a live Murder Mystery unfold in front of their eyes while enjoying a fine dining experience from one of Atlanta's upscale Caribbean restaurants. Be prepared for the unexpected as the audience will become a part of the show. Details.

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Wednesday

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Monday Night Brewing Wed., Aug. 19, 5-8 p.m. Bottoms Up for Crohn's & Colitis Receive six tastings of beer, souvenir glass, hors d'oeuvres, a raffle, music and more. Bottoms Up is the Georgia Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's newest fundraiser that specifically targets a younger generation of charity-minded attendees. Details.

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Thursday

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Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse Thurs., Aug. 20, 6-9 p.m. Five-Year Anniversary Party Davio's is celebrating five years with a party hosted by Simply Buckhead magazine. Guests will enjoy complimentary appetizers, cocktail specials, a cash bar, music by DJ Willie T (Tommy Owen of the Bert Show), and a silent auction that includes an overnight stay at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Buckhead. Proceeds from the event and auction will benefit Bert’s Big Adventure. Details.

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Mandarin Oriental Thurs.-Sat., Aug. 20-22, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5:30-9 p.m. Peruvian Flavors with Chef Diego Oka Chef Diego Oka of La Mar by Gaston Acurio at Mandarin Oriental, Miami is heading to Atlanta to celebrate Peruvian flavors. Guests can choose a la carte selections for lunch or a four-course tasting menu for dinner. Menu highlights include a traditional beef dish with stir fried potatoes, red onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, cilantro, aji amarillo and rice; mashed potato dumplings topped with octopus tartare; and a classic Peruvian ceviche fluke, cilantro, aji limo, red onions, choclo and leche de tigre. Tickets also include a pisco sour, Peru’s national cocktail of pisco brandy, lime juice, simple syrup, egg whites, and Angostura bitters. Details.

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Friday

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Red Brick Brewing Fri., Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m. Party with the Past at Red Brick Brewing Do you love cold beer? What about the history of cold beer? Head to Red Brick Brewing this month to learn about the history of brewing in Atlanta. FYI, they're the oldest continuous craft brewery in all of Georgia! Free history chat is at 7:30 p.m. Brewery tours offered throughout the evening. Souvenir pint with four tastings are available for $12/person. Enjoy live music and fill your bellies with delicious Nana G's chicken 'n waffles. Details.

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Saturday

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SweetWater Brewery Sat., Aug. 22, 12-5 p.m. Southern Beer Tours Join us as we visit three of Atlanta's best breweries. We start at the largest brewery in the south, SweetWater Brewing Company for a private tour and tasting. Next we will visit Georgia's oldest craft brewery, Red Brick Brewing. Our final visit will be to one of the most talked about new breweries in Atlanta, Orpheus Brewing. Each tour includes round trip transportation from Buckhead, admission and beer tastings at each stop, a gift bag, and we did mention beer right? Details.

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Steel Restaurant and Lounge Sat., Aug. 22, 4-6 p.m. Sushi Making 101 Learn the skills of a sushi chef! You'll be taught how to break down a fish, how to prepare sushi rice, how to slice fish for sashimi, sushi, and maki rolls, and more while sipping on beer, wine, or sake. Call to RSVP. Details.

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Trees Atlanta Sat., Aug. 22, 6 p.m. Water is Life Benefit Join World Water Relief and Trees Atlanta for the sixth annual Water is Life fundraiser. There will be hors d'oeuvres by Southbound's chef Ryan Smith as well as live entertainment and an auction featuring PGA tickets, a vacation to Belize, handcrafted jewelry, and more. Proceeds will benefit World Water Relief's safe water projects and hygiene education. Complimentary valet parking will be available and snappy casual dress is preferred. Details.