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Atlanta food events: Oct. 2-8 2017

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Monday

Wild Heaven Beer Oct. 2, 2017, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Industry Night at Wild Heaven Beer The folks at Wild Heaven Beer are bringing back Industry Night to show those in the bar and restaurant biz some love. By proving employment in the industry, guests can receive 36 ounces of Wild Heaven beer for free. Those who just love Wild Heaven a whole lot are invited, too. Details

Atlanta, Georgia Oct. 2, 2017-Oct. 8, 2017 New South Culinary Week Celebrate the incredible selection of flavors from all around Atlanta with New South Culinary Week. Take advantage of prix-fixe menus at some of Atlanta’s most esteemed restaurants, featuring original recipes and Atlanta’s freshest local ingredients. Details

5 Seasons Westside Oct. 2, 2017, 7-10 p.m. Slow Food Trivia Night Join Slow Food Atlanta at 5 Seasons Westside to show off your know-all with an evening of food-themed trivia, a raffle and prizes. Create a team with up to eight people, or just a friend or two. Details

Tuesday

Jekyll Brewing Oct. 3, 2017, 7-8:30 p.m. Legos and Beers Join a team and get creative for the opportunity to take away a cash prize. Team up with new friends and tackle a set of Legos to build whatever you want, while sipping on Jekyll Brewing beers. The top team will take home the cash, and prizes will be given out to second place winners. Details

Saltyard Oct. 3, 2017, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch at Saltyard Head to Buckhead’s Saltyard for their first day ever starting lunch service. Chef Nick Leahy’s lunch menu will feature soups, shared plates, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Details

Southbound Oct. 3, 2017, 6:30-9 p.m. Can Release Night at Southbound Arches Brewing selections are now available in cans, and the brewery is celebrating with a can release party. Join the folks at Southbound to taste their culinary creations while sipping on some of Arches’ first cans on the market. Details

Wednesday

The Georgian Terrace Oct. 4, 2017-Oct. 31, 2017 The All Nighter Benefitting Give Kids The World In honor of Pride Month, The Georgian Terrace will serve up a special cocktail called The All Nighter for the month of October. A portion of the proceeds from each cocktail sold will benefit Give Kids The World, a non-profit resort in Central Florida that provides vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses. Details

Bartaco West Midtown Oct. 4, 2017, 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. National Taco Day at Bartaco Raise a taco to National Taco Day in West Midtown. Guests can also look forward to tons of tacos, cocktails, a signature Snapchat filter and a secret surprise. Details

Cooks & Soldiers Oct. 4, 2017, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Schramsberg Wine Dinner Cooks & Soldiers is welcoming Hugh Davies, proprietor of Calistoga’s Schramsberg Vineyards, with an exclusive four-course wine dinner. Davies will guide guests through a culinary tour of some of the vineyard’s notable selections, specially paired with courses prepared by the Cooks & Soldiers team. Details

Whiskey Blue Oct. 4, 2017, 6-8 p.m. ThinksPINK Happy Hour at Whiskey Blue ATL Bucket List’s Alyssa Fagien will host a happy hour where 50 percent of proceeds will benefit the Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Whiskey Blue has created a signature pink cocktail for the month of October, and $1 from every purchase of this drink will benefit the GBCCF. Details

Blaze Pizza Oct. 4, 2017, 4-10 p.m. Noncon4mist Day Decatur newbie Blaze Pizza invites guests to take part in their national pop-up pizza event with an eye for individual expression. The company will offer any pizza for $4, including personalized pies that guests can custom order. Details

Thursday

Johnny’s Hideaway Oct. 5, 2017, 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Hurricane Benefit Night at Johnny’s Hideaway In partnership with Maker’s Mark Whisky, Johnny’s Hideaway is putting on a benefit night for those affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma. For every Maker’s Mark drink purchased, $3 will be donated to helping those in the service industry who have been affected by the recent storms. Details

Emory University Oct. 5, 2017, 8-11 a.m. #WhatsYourWaffle Presents: Free Flavored Waffles In celebration of Comfort Hotels’ #WhatsYourWaffle campaign, Food Network star and “Iron Chef” contestant Chef Eric Greenspan is partnering with Atlanta’s Nana G’s Chicken N’ Waffles food truck to hand out free samples of flavored waffles. Through October 12, vote online for your favorite waffle flavor or submit your own creation for the chance to win a super sweepstakes deal from Comfort Hotels. Details

Friday

Ray’s on The River Oct. 6, 2017, 6:30 p.m. Wine Dinner at Ray’s on The River Ray’s on The River is partnering with JUSTIN Vineyards and Winery for a special wine dinner on the Chattahoochee River. Executive chef Scott Hemmerly will serve up a fall-inspired five-course menu, paired with different wines from the JUSTIN collection. Details

HOBNOB Midtown Oct. 6, 2017, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday Night Blues at HOBNOB Midtown Take in the rhythms and sounds of musician Rod Hamdallah with a tap takeover by Creature Comforts. Details

Saturday

Old Fourth Ward Skatepark Oct. 7, 2017, 12-6 p.m. Atlanta Grilled Cheese Festival Restaurants from all over Atlanta will be serving up samples of their best, most melty grilled cheese creations at this inaugural tasting festival. Try just one or try them all, and cast your vote for your favorite sandwich to be crowned Best Grilled Cheese in Atlanta while listening to live music, playing games and sipping brews from the beer garden. Details

Eddie’s Attic Oct. 7, 2017, 9:00 p.m. Steady Hand Beer Co. and Trout Steak Revival Host Album Release Party Steady Hand Beer Co. is partnering with Colorado-based bluegrass band Trout Steak Revival for a show and album release party. Steady Hand will be serving up a brew made just for this event, called Trout Steak RevivALE. Details

Brookhaven Park Oct. 7, 2017, 12-5 p.m. The 6th Atlanta Chili Cook Off Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Brookhaven Park and pick up some inspiration for a new chili recipe at this chili-centric cooking competition. Guests can look forward to unlimited chili tasting, live music and a variety of cold beers and libations. Details

Jekyll Brewing Oct. 7, 2017, 8:00 a.m. Kegs and Crunches at Jekyll Brewing Work hard, play hard is the name of the game at this Jekyll Brewing event. Start your morning with a workout led by Life Time Fitness’ Tonita Minarcik, then reward yourself with a cold beer, Details

Woodstock, GA Oct. 7, 2017 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Cadence Fair Reformation Brewery and BBQ & Brews team up to celebrate Woodstock’s sights, sounds and flavors at this inaugural festival. Attendees can look forward to live music, local artists, Reformation Brewery’s lineup of brews and a world-class barbecue competition. Details

Second Self Beer Company Oct. 7, 2017, 12-9 p.m. Second Self Turns 3! Second Self Beer Company is hosting a celebration in honor of its third anniversary. Sample fare from three different food trucks along with live music, a photo booth, and best of all, BEER! Brews new and old will be featured at this party, including seasonal and new release beers. Details

Sunday

Osteria Mattone Oct. 8, 2017, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Yoga on the Patio Unwind into the fall season with the folks at Osteria Mattone. Start your morning with a yoga class led by Lift Yoga’s Kim Saunders, and reward yourself with a complimentary mimosa afterwards. Details

Swanton Way (behind Big Tex) Oct 8, 2017, 1-5 p.m. Little City Lowcountry Food Fest For the second year running, Little City Lowcountry Food Fest seeks to bring together some of Atlanta’s finest culinary establishments for a Lowcountry-inspired afternoon. Get your fill of Southern-inspired bites and local brews while taking in the Americana sounds of Waits & Co and Caleb & The Gents. Details

The Farmhouse at Serenbe Oct 8, 2017, 6-9 p.m. The Farmhouse Wine Dinner Spend an evening dining under the stars at The Farmhouse Restaurant’s Gainey Garden. Chef Brian Moll will prepare a fall-inspired four-course meal, with menu items freshly foraged that day and paired with wines from Willful Wine Co and the General Store at Serenbe. Details

The Savvy Cellars Oct. 8, 2017, 1-4 p.m. Bartender Bootcamp Get down and dirty and jump-start your success in the bartending industry with this training-intensive program! The program is designed around a bartender’s full shift, and attendees will get to develop their skills and confidence as they train behind a fully-stocked practice bar, returning home with key industry knowledge necessary to start and succeed in the bartending business. Details






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