Atlanta food events: Sept. 18-24 2017

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Monday

Country Club of Roswell Sept. 18, 2017, 8:30 a.m. Marlow’s Tavern and Sterling Spoon Company Host 19th Annual Golf Classic John C. Metz, executive chef, CEO, and co-founder of Marlow’s Tavern invites guests to golf for a good cause. A day of friendly competition on the beautiful golf course at the Country Club of Roswell will benefit Special Olympics Georgia. Guests can look forward to prizes, delicious tavern fare and an awards dinner and silent auction following the tournament. Details

Freight Kitchen and Tap Sept. 18, 2017, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. National Cheeseburger Day Celebration In honor of National Cheeseburger Day, Woodstock’s own Freight Kitchen and Tap is pairing up with Reformation Brewery to offer a limited-edition Cadence burger and beer pairing. Head to Freight to try the burger, topped with a mustard sauce made from Reformation’s signature Cadence, which will also be available on draft. Details

Le Bilboquet Sept. 18, 2017 6:30 p.m. Le Bilboquet Fall Wine Dinner To celebrate the start of fall, Le Bilboquet will host a four-course dinner featuring flavors of the new season. Each course will be accompanied by a different wine pairing. Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant directly. Details

Willy’s Mexicana Grill Sept. 18, 2017 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Grand Opening Willy’s Mexicana Grill is opening a new location in Tucker and celebrating with a burrito giveaway! The first 50 guests at Willy’s will receive a free burrito and drink. 4076 Lavista Road, Tucker, GA 30084.

Tuesday

Ritz-Carlton Atlanta Sept. 19, 2017, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Brew School Tuesdays AG, the modern steakhouse at the Ritz-Carlton, is back with its weekly celebration of Atlanta’s favorite breweries. This week, sip on sample brews from Reformation Brewery and learn about the craft of beer-making from one of the masters. Details

Wednesday

Bread & Butterfly Sept. 20, 2017, 6-9 p.m. Green Drinks at Bread & Butterfly The folks at Atlanta Green Drinks have partnered with Inman Park’s European-inspired bistro for a night of networking. Sip on special cocktails and socialize on the patio. Entry is free and guests can take advantage of the cash bar and look forward to raffle prizes and giveaways. Details

Ritz-Carlton Atlanta Sept. 20, 2017, 5:30-10 p.m. WhistlePig Whiskey’s Barrel Unveiling Last year, AG’s sought-after cocktail was the Smoky Old Fashioned, created with the distinguished WhistlePig whiskey. WhistlePig created a personal barrel for the steakhouse, and now it’s time for the big reveal. Taste the difference between the 2016 and 2017 barrels with Dave Pickerell, WhistlePig’s master distiller. Details

Thursday

Food 101 Sept. 21, 2017, 7-10 p.m. It’s Grits! Dinner Food 101 welcomes James Beard Award-winning chef Virginia Willis for a dinner that’s all about grits! Willis will team up with chef Linda Harrell to serve up unique takes on the staple southern comfort food. Accompanied by a screening of Stan Woodward’s award-winning short film It’s Grits, guests will enjoy a four-course meal with cocktails and grits-centered dishes. Details

Studio No. 7 Sept. 21, 2017, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Repairing Paradise In alliance with Found By Lucy and Luna Nuda, ATL Girl Gang is bringing the tropics back one last time. Enjoy light bites, breezy cocktails and live entertainment from DJ Tara Davies at this last summer fling. Ticket proceeds will be donated to Kenny Chesney’s Love For Love City Foundation benefitting Hurricane Irma disaster relief. Details

W Atlanta Midtown Sept. 21, 2017, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dram Good Bourbon Dinner Join TRACE Restaurant and Bourbon Bar for a five-course bourbon dinner hosted by Michter’s master distiller Pamela Heilmann. The dinner will feature five different dishes, each paired with a unique bourbon-based cocktail. Details

Friday

Diesel Filling Station Sept. 22, 2017, 7-11 p.m. Rainbow Pub Crawl OutlantaCon, the Southeast’s longest-running LGBTQ+ convention, is pairing up with the party masters at Markster Con to host Atlanta’s first Rainbow Pub Crawl in the Virginia-Highland area. Diesel Filling Station, Hand in Hand Pub, Neighbors Pub, Limerick Junction and Dark Horse Tavern will serve up tasty, colorful themed shots exclusively for attendees. Admission includes drink tickets and goodies. Details

Atlanta History Center Sept. 22, 2017, 6 p.m. Back on the Farm Celebrating its 5th year at the Atlanta History Center, Back on the Farm is one of the community’s favorite fall events. This year, James Beard Award-winning chef Virginia Davis will serve as the lead chef of the event, teaming up with an all-women gang of Atlanta chefs and bartenders to serve up bites at the Smith Family Farm, followed by a dinner in the Grand Overlook. Back on the Farm provides support for youth educational programming and animal care at the Smith Family Farm. Details

Livingston Restaurant + Bar Sept. 22-Sept. 23, 2017, 5-10 p.m. Livingston Restaurant + Bar Celebrates the End of Summer As summer draws to an end, Livingston Restaurant + Bar invites Atlantans to dine at Livingston and enjoy the warm weather on its airy terrace over the weekend. Executive chef Mark Breault has crafted an exclusive seasonal menu featuring a choice of two entr̩es, appetizers and desserts. Wine pairings for each course, carefully selected by mixologist James Wampler, are also available. Details

Saturday

Atlanta History Center Sept. 23, 2017, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Fall Folklife Festival Atlanta History Center’s Fall Folklife Festival will serve up a variety of Southern cultural expression through food, folk art, Americana music and more. Highlights of the day include a cooking demonstration by famed culinary historian Michael Twitty in the Smith Farm Kitchen, hot dogs from Nerd Dawgs Hot Dog Cart and pottery-making classes. Festival admission is included with admission to the Atlanta History Center. Details

Historic Fourth Ward Park Sept. 23, 2017, 1-8 p.m. 5th Annual Atlanta Cheese Fest Kroger, Murray’s Cheese and La Bonne Vie are partnering up to bring back the Atlanta Cheese Fest for the fifth year running. The festival will include samples from over 70 vendors, cheese pairings led by Murray’s Cheese, and competitions for best grilled cheese and best mac ‘n cheese with CL food editor Hilary Cadigan serving as one of the judges. Details

JCT. Kitchen & Bar Sept. 23, 2017, 4-7 p.m. Oktoberfest at JCT. Bar JCT. Kitchen & Bar is ringing in the fall season with an Oktoberfest celebration. Chef Brian Horn will be serving up Oktoberfest-inspired dishes in the kitchen alongside a selection of beer and wine pairings at the bar. Live music from Long Bony Arms will round out the day. Details

Tough Love Yoga Sept. 23, 2017, 6:15-8:15 p.m. Fall Supper Club Get your zen going with a balanced evening of yoga and good food at Tough Love Yoga’s Fall Supper Club. Yogi Rachelle Knowles will lead participants through a yoga flow, rounded out by restorative postures and breathwork. To follow, Marshall Harbison, Ayurvedic health counselor and founder of This Ayurvedic Life, will offer a nourishing vegan and gluten-free dinner. Details

Sunday

Colony Square Sept. 24, 2017, 2-6 p.m. Fall Harvest on The Square As part of this weekend’s Atlanta Streets Alive festival, Colony Square is livening up for Fall Harvest on The Square. Enjoy an afternoon of family activities, live music, bites from local Atlanta restaurants, and seasonal beverages from Sunshine Alchemy Alcohol Truck. Details

Hampton + Hudson Sept. 24, 2017, 6-8 p.m. Vegan Sunday Supper: Breakfast Join chef Savannah Sasser of Hampton + Hudson for a vegan twist on breakfast for dinner. Sasser will whip up four courses with the option to pair dishes with craft beers from Green Flash Brewery. A reservation is required, so book fast and come hungry. Details