Atlanta food events: Dec. 28-Jan. 3

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?White Oak Kitchen and Cocktails (WOKC) Thu., Dec. 31 Bourbon, Bubbles, and Bluegrass New Year's Celebration Join us for bourbon flights and a five-course dinner from executive chef Todd Richards alongside a curated selection of bruts and cuveés selected by sommelier Ryan Reardon. The Jason Kenney Band will provide live tunes throughout the evening while you celebrate the last night of 2015. Details
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?Braves All Star Grill Thu., Dec. 31, noon-11:45 p.m. Official Tailgate and Fan Watch Headquarters Enjoy a bowl game celebration, including the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at noon, the Orange Bowl at 4 p.m. and the Cotton Bowl at 8 p.m. Entry for guests will be free day and night! Details
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????Jack's Pizza and Wings Thu., Dec. 31, noon-3 a.m. NYE Pizza Punk Fest There’s no reason 2015 should go out quietly. Join the masses in crusty camaraderie at Jack’s Pizza and Wings to usher out the year with a hearty chorus of “OI!” That the whole idea behind NYE PIZZA PUNK FEST, at least. The bill boasts a slew of loud, fast punk bands like Sadistic Ritual, Posion Control, Rotten Stitches, and more. Details
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?Cafe Sunflower - Sandy Springs Thu., Dec. 31, 5-9 p.m. New Year's Eve Buffet There's no better way to kick off the New Year than with a healthy (and delicious) meal. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Details
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?Ecco Thu., Dec. 31, 5 p.m.-midnight New Year's Eve Dinner The exclusive menu will offer a range of holiday menu items. Highlights will include lamb, black pepper and truffle sausage, buckwheat gnocchetti, seared scallop foie gras, risotto blanco, grilled veal chop, roasted wild foraged mushrooms, calvados-smoked apple jus and a progression of assorted chocolate for desert. The regular dinner menu will also be available from 5 to 9 p.m. Details
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?Crowne Plaza Thu., Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rat Pack New Year's Eve Party Ring in the new year with Deborah Bowman's eight-piece band, the Atlanta Rat Pack, a champagne toast, a buffet by chef Tony Urpani, and more – all while supporting the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Details
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?Across the Street Fri., Jan. 1 New Orleans Reveillon Brunch Meant to symbolize "awakening" and the start of a new year, the new reveillon brunch will feature black-eyed peas, collard greens, mimosas, and homemade Bloody Marys. Details
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?Paces & Vine Fri., Jan. 1 Free Hoppin' John Diners can partake in a tradition started at Murphy's several years ago and enjoy free black-eyed peas with collard greens on New Year's Day for prosperity in 2016. Details
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?Cook Hall Fri., Jan. 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. New Year's Day Hangover Brunch There will be an à la carte brunch from chef David Gross with $5 Bloody Marys and mimosas. Call for reservations. Details
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?Illegal Food Fri., Jan. 1, 3-11 p.m. New Year's Day Pig Roast Nosh on a whole hog from Gum Creek Farms and extras from Illegal Food. Other menu items include cast iron corn bread, PBR, house smoked pork collard greens with hot pepper vinegar, double cheddar mac 'n cheese with crispy garlicky bread crumbs, smoked pork trotter black eyed peas with house chow chow; and banana puddin with whisky Nilla wafers, caramelized banana, and sweet custard. Ticket includes food and one beer or cocktail. Entry for kids under 12 is $10. Details
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