Charbroiled Oysters, Coffee Bean-Smoked Boar and Rombauer Wines Headline Ray's on the River Five-Course Wine Dinner on October 2

Rombauer wines and Ray's on the River - need we say more? On Thursday, October 2 at 7 p.m., chef Josh Warner pairs Rombauer wines with five courses that include scallop crudo and Carolina black rice paired with Rombauer chardonnay and sous-vide duck confit with local chanterelle-Anson Mill grit cake, bacon jam and white cheddar twill paired with Rombauer merlot. The night’s guest speaker Jeff Papa, southeast sales manager for Rombauer Vineyards, will leave you with food for thought. Reservations to this event are required and can be made by calling 770-955-1187.

Forward-Thinkers Feast on Foods from Whole Foods Market, Ted's Montana Grill, The Pig & The Pearl and The Shed at Glenwood at Southface Visionary Dinner on October 1

A vision of sustainable future is shared among the fabulous Fox Theatre, Whole Foods Market, top Atlanta chefs and guests at the annual Southface Visionary Dinner on October 1. This formation of forward-thinkers inspires Whole Foods Market – the gracious ingredient provider – and area chefs to seek locally sourced ingredients to produce the evening’s mouthwatering menu with wine pairings. Chef Chris Raucci will be slicing and smashing up avocados for Ted's Montana Grill's guacamole and Todd Richards of The Pig & The Pearl and The Shed at Glenwood will be roasting fennel for an autumnal salad. Feeling inspired? Find recipes for these dishes and others on the night’s menu online or register here for $300 per person and experience the deliciousness for yourself. For 16 years, the Visionary Dinner raises awareness and funding for Southface's continued work in sustainable community development, affordable housing, green jobs, clean energy, education and research.

The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill Reels in Anniversary Celebration on September 29

It’s a keeper! The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill is hosting a weeklong anniversary celebration beginning on Monday, September 29 and going out with a bang on Sunday, October 5. To kick off the festivities, $4 specials on featured appetizers and select wines and draft beers sail on through Saturday, October 4. Along with these delectable deals come the restaurant’s usual nightly specials. Trade out your boat shoes for dancing shoes on October 5. Live music all day, a free half-basket of hushpuppies for every table, $3 fireball shots, $4 wine and draft beer selections will surely make this Sunday a fun day. 

Oompah! Oktoberfest Reigns at Der Biergarten through October 30

In Atlanta, Oktoberfest is synonymous with Der Biergarten. Now through Thursday, October 30, make your way to this spot, which has been named among the top beer gardens in the country by USA Today, Fodor’s, Food & Wine and Delish.com. During this annual celebration, brews will pour and bands will play. Every Saturday at 7:30 p.m., the bar-meister taps a keg holding the new beer-of-the-week and pulls liters for $9. Drink this draft from your Oktoberfest commemorative mug, on sale for $20 with $8 refills all year long! Get your fix of German grub by savoring the schnitzel of the week and potato soup. Dance to the Deutsche band Die Kurtzbuam every Friday and Saturday night from 6-9 p.m. followed by DJ Johnny until midnight. 

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Deb Perelman’s tiny kitchen is cooking up a huge following on her Smitten Kitchen blog. Photos from her galley kitchen in the city that never sleeps are featured on her Instagram gallery. 

Hearth Pizza Tavern and Parma Tavern Have an App for "Yelp Has an App for That" Promo

Put that new iPhone 6 to good use and band together with fellow foodies in the "Yelp Has an App for That" promo. With this app, businesses extend offers to Yelpers to unlock, use and post comments using up to 140 characters. The main event is a fight of the apps among OTP restaurants offering special $5 appetizers from September 29 to October 3. The champion gets bragging rights for best appetizer. At Hearth Pizza Tavern, bite into chicken and mushroom spring rolls. Or, head over to Parma Tavern and sink your teeth into plump homemade meatball sliders. Both of these dishes are being offered up for $5 in this delicious duel. 

Get Sauced! Ribs & Whiskey Days are Back at Marlow's Tavern Through October 27 Bonus: September 24-30 Dining Benefits Dine Out for No Kid Hungry

Summer is officially over, but the barbecue is still smokin’ at Marlow's Tavern. The annual Ribs & Whiskey celebration at all locations (except the newest restaurant in Buford) brings slow-cooked Smithfield James River St. Louis-style ribs and Marlow’s Ribs & Whiskey Hookup to the table. Granny Smith apple-cabbage slaw, Southern fried mac and pimento cheese plus house-made sweet corn and jalapeño muffins will accompany this magnificent meal to sop up your choice of three sauces – Jack Daniel’s glaze, hoisin barbecue or Marlow’s chipotle barbecue.  

What makes this even better is when you’re chowing down at Marlow’s, you have an opportunity to support a fantastic cause. Marlow’s Tavern participates in Share Our Strength's Dine Out for No Kid Hungry campaign running September 24-30. Make and donation and receive a $5 coupon to redeem between October 1 and December 31. Use that coupon when you come back for more Ribs & Whiskey. This delicious celebration continues through October 27.

70 Years of the Mai Tai Calls for "Toast Around the World" at Trader Vic's on September 26

Even 70 years after its creation, the mai tai is far from retirement and ready to party. On Friday, September 26, Trader Vic's Atlanta is having a "Toast Around the World" with all Trader Vic’s locations around the globe. The cocktail celebration will begin in Tokyo and travels west through all Trader Vic’s locations until reaching California, where it all began with the Original Mai Tai®. Sail in for the 9 p.m. toast at Trader Vic’s Atlanta and snag a mai tai for $6.50, served in an anniversary keepsake glass while supplies last. From 5-7 p.m., party in the Mai Tai lounge with appetizer specials including Trader Vic’s pork spareribs basted with house-made barbecue glaze. 

Pull into Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar at Atlanta Streets Alive on September 28

The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition is gearing up for Atlanta Streets Alive from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, September 28. For this event, sections of Highland, North Highland, Boulevard and North Avenue will be closed. Only feet and bikes will be allowed! Replenish the calories you’ve biked off at Atkins Park Restaurant & Tavern in Virginia-Highland with a Southern bite, brew or cocktail. Or, watch the Falcons take on (and hopefully take down) the Minnesota Vikings on the 120-inch big screen in the non-smoking dining room. 

Orpheus Brewing Taps into Kennesaw Craft Beer Fest September 27

Lager lovers, unite! The Kennesaw Craft Beer Fest is just around the corner and promises to serve up more than 100 beers for sampling, live music and food in Depot Park from 1-6 p.m. on September 27. Orpheus Brewing will be in attendance and pouring samples of its crisp IPAs and tart saisons. Make sure you RSVP early for a discount! Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 on the day of event and include beer samples and entertainment. If you’re feeling fancy, purchase VIP tickets for $70 per person. 

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Head about 5 hours south of Atlanta to the Sunshine State and turn this aperture into a reality. Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails in Jacksonville, Florida is serving up dishes that are as tasty as they are beautiful. Moxie chef Tom Gray was featured as a Hired Gun at Gunshow back in June, so if you missed out then, a trip to Jacksonville is strongly suggested.

Ribs & Whiskey at Marlow's Tavern, Oktoberfest at Der Biergarten and More in This Week's Dish!

Roll up your sleeves and ask your server for an extra napkin because things are about to get downright messy and tastier than ever at Marlow's Tavern! Ribs & Whiskey returns with a special menu full of classics including slow-cooked Smithfield James River St. Louis-style ribs, drunken chicken, Granny Smith apple-cabbage slaw and more through October 27. Meanwhile, Oktoberfest rages on at Der Biergarten through October 30 with $9 liters of the rotating beer-of-the-week and commemorative Oktoberfest mugs for just $20 each. Oompah band Die Kurtzbaum brings the tunes from 6-9 p.m. followed by DJ Johnny until midnight every Friday and Saturday night. All that and much more in this week's Dish!

New Giving Tree Project at Ink & Elm Supports Intown Collaborative Ministries on September 24

The Giving Tree at Ink & Elm is a new initiative that forwards 10 percent of a night's tabs to a community organization. This year's Giving Tree is excited to benefit Intown Collaborative Ministries on Wednesday, September 24 from 6-10 p.m. Stop by Ink & Elm for dinner and drinks to do a good deed in the tavern side of the restaurant to experience new-South fare and expertly-crafted beverages. 

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Check out some of the latest and tastiest recipes on Pinterest and Chow Down on Chicken this week. Easy fajita chicken bake, smoked paprika and oregano chicken, sticky sesame chick are a few choices to cook-up for your very own chickadees. 

Drumsticks, Please! Enter the Farm Star Living - Springer Mountain Farms "Dinner On Us!" Sweepstakes for $100 Restaurant Dining Certificates

Farm Star Living and Springer Mountain Farms are joining together for the Springer Mountain Farm “Dinner on Us!” sweepstakes. On the Farm Start Living website, register monthly to win a $100 gift card to a participating restaurant in Atlanta, Charlotte or Nashville now through December 2014. 

Sing for your Supper in G's Midtown Karaoke Contest through November 19

Do re mi fa so la ti do! Get those vocal chords warmed up to hit the high notes at G's Midtown for the 12-week karaoke contest. Singers of all ranges are welcome to perform in hopes of winning each Wednesday night’s prize of $25 in house cash. Experience those moments of fame from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. with karaoke assists by DJ Audjo Prism. The audience favorite will take the prize! When the 12 weeks are over on November 19, the top vocalists will compete for a grand-prize dinner for six guests. If you’d rather play the role of a fan, sip on G’s $4 well cocktail specials. 

Aqua blue Dinner Caps 16th Annual Marlow's Tavern Golf Classic for Special Olympics Georgia

For the past 15 years, Sterling Spoon Culinary Management and Marlow's Tavern have been teeing up for the annual Marlow's Tavern Golf Tournament benefiting Special Olympics Georgia. Sterling Spoon and Marlow’s have raised around $474,000 for Special Olympics Georgia so far. On Monday, September 22 at the Country Club of Roswell, golfers will be out on the green to help push that figure over a half-million dollars. Argyle, plaid pants and polo shirts will be the fashion at Aqua blue restaurant in Roswell for a reception, dinner, rewards, prizes and a silent auction.

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Let’s get down to the fondumentals of fall cheeses at Whole Foods Market’s FreeCheese Night: Grilling Cheese 101 demo and cheese tasting on Tuesday, September 16 from 6-7:30 p.m. At this cheesy tutorial, learn from grilled cheese experts about cheese grilling and sample grilled cheese sandwiches.

Ray's on the River Squeals Over Riverside Pig Roast on September 20

A whole pig will be on the rotisserie at Ray's on the River Riverside Pig Roast on Saturday, September 20 from noon-3 p.m. Executive chef Josh Warner is preparing this pork to fall-off-the-bone perfection and pairing it with loads of homemade barbecue sauce, so make sure you don’t wear white! To compliment this hog, portions of baked mac ‘n cheese, baked beans with sausage, jalapeño coleslaw, jalapeño-cheddar cornbread, black-eyed pea salad, Southern-style potato salad, marinated garden-fresh cucumbers and tomatoes, braised collard greens, peach cobbler, banana pudding and Key lime pie will also be served. Get ready for this finger-licking good time for $35 a person. Reservations can be made by a quick phone call to 770-955-1187, have your credit card handy! 

Looking to Get Out of the City? Chris Blobaum Demos at the Serenbe Farmers and Artists Market on September 20

Legacy Restaurant Partners corporate executive chef Chris Blobaum is normally cooking up culinary creations in the kitchens of Article 14, Glenn's Kitchen, Game-X, Der Biergarten, Max's Coal Oven Pizzeria, STATS and SkyLounge. But this Saturday, September 20 at 11 a.m., he will be demonstrating the latest techniques in preparing fresh fare at Serenbe Farmers and Artists Market. 

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Get yourself a Slice of Pai. Food and lifestyle photographer, blogger and Instagrammer Joann Pai from Vancouver, British Columbia shares photos that will leave you feeling hungry and inspired. Forbes.com recognizes this gal for Best of Instagram photography. Can’t get enough? There’s more to love on her website. 

Chick-a-Biddy Juices Up Runners at Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation Race for Research on September 20

About 2,000 walkers and runners will toe the starting line of the 15^th Annual Race for Research for the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation at Atlantic Station’s Central Park at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 20. Chick-a-Biddy will provide juice for racers from 6:30 to 9 a.m. This annual 5K, 2K run/walk and tot-trot raises funds for brain tumor research. Register online to be a part of this wonderful cause. 

Smokebelly and Gypsy Kitchen Feed Crowd at 10th Annual Taste of Buckhead on September 18

‘Tis the season of food festivals, and we’re not complaining. This week’s Taste of Buckhead features more than 50 wine and beer tastings, celebrity chef demonstrations and silent and live auction bidding on trips, gift baskets and restaurant gift certificates. Succulent scents will fill The Buckhead Theater on Roswell Road from 5:30-10 p.m. with Smokebelly’s smoked meat pork sliders and Brunswick stew prepared by chef Sean Munk. Or cool down with a cup of Gypsy Kitchen chef Randy Lewis’ two “cherry” gazpacho. This event benefits the Buckhead Heritage Society and Livable Buckhead. Don’t forget to buy tickets online for $75 a person. 

Get Back to Basics at Feudi di San Gregorio Reception and Wine Dinner at Ink & Elm on September 17

Southern Italy’s Campania region is an idyllic setting close to the Amalfi Coast where the art of viticulture has been thriving for 2,000 years. This is where one of the region’s wine leaders Feudi di San Gregorio calls home, so you know they have quite the delicious vintage selection.

Feudi di San Gregorio’s head winemaker is making a hop, skip and a jump across the Atlantic Ocean to Ink & Elm on Wednesday, September 17 for the Feudi di San Gregorio wine reception. At this gathering, food, vino lectures and four types of wines from the winery will be enjoyed. Reserve your seat on Scoutmob for $45 a person. Nothing goes better with wine than an expertly crafted meal. $125 per person will reserve your place at the table for a wine dinner at 8 p.m. in which four fine wines from Feudi di San Gregorio will be paired with a four-course menu prepared by Ink & Elm executive chef Stephen Sharp.

Sandy Springs, Smile and Say, “Queso!” Willy’s Mexicana is Now Open OTP on Roswell Road

Sandy Springs, make like a burrito and roll on into Willy’s Mexicana Grill, now open just in time for lunch! The new location at 6309 Roswell Road NE will offer the usual mouthwatering meats like chicken in spicy red chile adobe sauce, sirloin in cilantro garlic or barbecued pork in smoky chipotle adobe sauce to land in burrito bowls or top a pile of crispy tortilla chips. Willy’s can also do light and healthy with fresh salads with Tex-Mex toppings and Sinaola-style tofu. For game day or office parties, Willy’s catering is the perfect centerpiece to any occasion. 

Whole Foods Market Free Cheese Night, Taste of Buckhead and More in This Week's Dish!

Whole Foods Market is getting cheesy tonight during their quarterly Free Cheese Night! From 6-7:30 p.m., learn some tasty tips and tricks for making the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich from cheese experts. On Thursday, September 18, make your way to the Buckhead Theater on Roswell Road for a bite of some of the area's hottest restaurants during Taste of Buckhead. We're looking forward to sampling the smoked pork sliders from Smokebelly and getting a sneak preview of Gypsy Kitchen chef Randy Lewis' gazpacho. All that and more in this week's Dish!

This Little Piggie is Going to Open Streets DeKalb and Ink & Elm for a Pig Roast, Craft Beers and Cocktails on September 21

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For a few hours on Sunday, September 21, you'll be able to reclaim the busy streets and embrace your inner pedestrian. At Open Streets DeKalb, experience street performers, music and of course, fun in Emory Village from 3 - 7 p.m. All this walking will surely make you hungry, Ink & Elm will be roasting a whole pig to satisfy your taste buds! Wash the pork down with ice-cold craft beers and bourbon cocktails. If all that walking has worn you out, pull up a seat in the main dining room. 

29 Forever? Heck No! Ray’s on the River Proudly Celebrates Turning 30 with a Party on October 9

Thirty years have come and gone for Ray’s on the River, so let’s celebrate! This October, Ray’s will be serving up steaks and seafood on the banks of the Chattahoochee. Party goers, put on your complimentary captain’s hat and groove to the tunes of the Yacht Rock Review. When it’s time to give your dancing shoes a break, nosh on complimentary hors d’oeuvre and use that complimentary drink ticket or take advantage of amazing drink specials at the cash bar. Be sure to buy your ticket to the Ray’s on the River’s 30^th Anniversary Party on xorbia.com. Here’s to 30 more!

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Look at all of that smokin’ goodness. At Tin Drum Asiacafé, you can grab one of these Smokin’ Korean BBQ Bowls with soba noodles, Korean barbecued steak, red pepper and daikon salad, bean sprouts, fresh spinach and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Yum! While you’re there, enter your office to win the Smokin’ Korean BBQ Bash contest through October 18. Check out the Tin Drum website, Facebook or on Twitter (#tindrumofficebash @tindrummer) for more info.

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Take a look at how beautiful food can be! Freelance recipe developer and writer Lindsay Maitland shows off her culinary creations on her vibrant Instagram page.

Atlanta Chefs and Philanthropists Party in the Kitchen for Open Hand Atlanta on September 18

Nonprofit Open Hand is the nation’s largest provider of home-delivered, medically appropriate meals, preparing, packing and delivering more than 5,000 meals daily and two million annually to residents across metro Atlanta and 17 Georgia counties. It was founded twenty-five years ago by several Atlantans who cooked meals for friends who were too ill to prepare meals on their own.

To grow and support Open Hand, Atlanta chefs and residents are coming together to Party in the Kitchen, and a party it is. An evening of music, food, drink and live and silent auctions are the happenings at King Plow Arts Center Event Gallery on Thursday, September 17 beginning at 7 p.m. Chef Gerry Klaskala of Aria is the co-chair for Party in the Kitchen. Chefs Shaun Doty of Bantam + Biddy and Chick-a-Biddy, Fuyuhiko and Lisa Ito of Umi and others will also be joining in on the event. Pull out your party dress and buy your ticket today! 

Dine in the Garden before Summer Slips Away -- Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails Garden Dinner is September 14

To cap the growing season, Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails is hosting the year’s last two Garden Dinners on Sunday, September 14 and October 12. This seed-to-fork garden dinner composed by chef Derek Dollar is complete with a farm tour of Milton’s Acre and Strawberry Fields, led by grower Peter Kohm.

Come hungry! This gathering kicks off with hors d’oeuvre and beverages to get your appetite going. Relish goat cheese toast with caramelized onions and candied pecans; spinach and frisèe salad with shaved butternut squash, green apples, sunflower seeds, Asher blue cheese and honey-cider vinaigrette; and red-eye brined smoked pork loin among other options from the four-course chef’s dinner with wine.  

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Potatoes. You bake them, you fry them, pour cheese on them. No matter how you treat a spud, it is almost guaranteed to turn out to be delicious. Our newest addition to Pinterest, You Say Potato, I Say Potato gives recipes and shows the versatility of this magnificent veggie. 

Dine at Ray’s on the River, Ted’s Montana Grill during Cobb Restaurant Week, September 13-20

For all of our Cobb dwellers out there, next week is your week for some serious grub. Cobb Restaurant Week is upon us! From September 13-20, prix fixe lunch and dinner menus will be scattered around the hot dining spots in the area.

Ray's on the River is offering a $35 prix fixe dinner menu, covering soup to salad and steak to seafood. Start off with a cup of seafood gumbo adorned with andouille sausage. Segue into the next course with a six-ounce filet mignon before ending the night right with a chocolate brownie sundae with strawberries and caramelized bananas. Make reservations through OpenTable.

Bite into some bison at Ted's Montana Grill. All four Cobb County locations (Cumberland, Kennesaw, East Cobb and West Cobb) are participating with a three-course lunch and dinner menu for $25. Start off fresh with a Caesar or house salad. Choose from cedar-plank salmon, braised bison short ribs or hand-cut beef Delmonico ribeye. Be sure to save room for dessert! A wildberry cheesecake is on the menu. 

Ink & Elm Turns One, Pours Coffee for Passers By from 8-10 a.m. Friday, September 12

Mornings are hard, but coffee makes everything better. Ink & Elm is turning one this week and wants to celebrate with you. On Friday morning, September 12, go by the Emory Village restaurant and grab a free cup of joe from 8-10 a.m. If Fridays are your days for sleeping in, remember that this spot offers grab-and-go coffee and breakfast bites any day of the week.

Ink & Elm opens at 7 a.m. for the early birds and serves Intelligentsia coffee then satisfies the late risers with casual meals, snacks, cheese and charcuterie through lunch and dinner. But they don't stop there! For weekends and weeknights, stop by for brunch and visit the lounge for libations and raw bar oysters. 

Master Smoked S'more Macarons with The Pig & The Pearl Pastry Chef Megan Brent at Atlanta Botanical Garden Chocolate-Covered Weekend

You don't need a campfire to get that smoky s'more deliciousness. The Atlanta Botanical Garden is hosting The Pig & The Pearl pastry chef Megan Brent on September 14 from 2-2:30 p.m., where she will whip up some smoked s'more macarons. 

Volcanauts' Tunes are Lava Hot at Trader Vic's on September 11. Be Cool with $6 Mai Tais

Your very own island getaway is on the ground floor of the Hilton Atlanta! Pair the magnificent melodies of The Volcanauts with a $6 signature mai tai on Thursday, September 11 at Trader Vic's Atlanta.

Party in the Kitchen, Free Coffee at Ink & Elm and More in This Week's Dish!

Looking to spice up that morning pick-me-up? Make a bee line to Ink & Elm this Friday, September 12. The Emory Village restaurant will be passing out free cups of coffee in front of the restaurant from 8-10 a.m. to help celebrate their first anniversary. Once you arrive at the office, be sure to add "purchase Party in the Kitchen tickets" to your daily to-do list. The event brings together chefs from some of Atlanta's finest restaurants to help benefit Open Hand, the nation's largest provider of home-delivered meals. All that and much more in this week's Dish!

Whole Foods Market Bites are a Main Thing at GlowDry's #1 Birthday Mane Event

Ready. Set. Glow! On Wednesday, September 10, Whole Foods Market Buckhead is bringing fabulous fare to a glamorous get together. It's time to celebrate GlowDry’s first birthday! From 7 - 9 p.m., ladies will be primping with GlowDry's hairstyling, makeup applications, giveaways, photo booth snap shots and DJ tunes.  

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There’s a reason why it’s the most important meal of the day! Check out Breakfast of Champions to get a fresh take on typical breakfast recipes like a Tater Tot casserole or blueberry lemon sticky buns. 

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Check out some tasty collages on this LA girl’s Instagram @julieskitchen. Julie Lee’s materials come from the Santa Monic Farmer’s Market or fresh from her urban garden. 

Chefs Pitch In at Two Benefits for Open Hand: Atlanta Meatball Festival on September 14 and Party in the Kitchen on September 18

Play ball! The first Atlanta Meatball Festival at Sandy Springs’ Belle Isle Shopping Center features mouthwatering meatball dishes from chef Drew Belline of no. 246, chef Craig Richards of St. Cecilia and many others from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, September 14. Judges and attendees will sample and vote, and three top ballers will go on to compete at the Taste of Atlanta Meat Brawl Throwdown in October. Live music, wine, beer and a silent auction to benefit nonprofit Open Hand tie this festival all together.

On Thursday, September 18, Party in the Kitchen features cuisine from some of Atlanta’s most talented chefs, beverages, live music and silent and live auctions to benefit Open Hand. Purchase tickets online. 

Toast Those Social Skills and Instagram Yourself into a $200 Party at Tin Lizzy's Cantina

Win a $200 party from Tin Lizzy's Cantina! All you have to do is follow Tin Lizzy’s Cantina on Instagram and post a pic of yourself with your favorite drink at Tin Lizzy’s. Then, tag the photo with “#tlcdrink” and your cantina location. It’s that simple! 

Atlanta Restaurants Run Long with Viewing and Tailgate Party Catering Ideas

Touchdown! It’s finally fall in the South. And you know what that means - football season is upon us! Our Atlanta Falcons kick off their season against the New Orleans Saints at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 7.

Cheer on your team at the tailgate party at Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland and get the best views on their new 120-inch big screen in the family friendly dining room. Specials off of the Big Green Egg and Goose Island brews will have you feeling like you’re tailgating at the Dome. Join in on the raffle benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and stick around after the game for a Cornhole ATL tournament.

Partying at your place with friends for the game? Bantam + Biddy's farm-to-table mains and sides would be the perfect addition to your party.Pizza is always an option! Hearth Pizza Tavern in Sandy Springs is offering a sweet to-go deal: Purchase four large pizzas with one or more toppings and receive one complimentary pizza with one topping.

Change up your typical tailgate and order catering from RA Sushi.  Their to-go sushi platters including maki maki with spicy yellow tail, Philadelphia and California rolls will be sure to be a crowd pleaser. Down-home cuisine from Terminus City will make your viewing party a hit. Menu items include whole-hog barbecue, fried okra, Brunswick stew and slaw. Make this order in advance! Visit their Facebook page or call 404-380-1886 for more information. 

Get Down and Dirty at White Oak Pastures Seed Workshop on September 6

We city folk don’t know much about gardening. Luckily, just a two-and-a-half hour drive heading south of Atlanta will put you at White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Ga., where you can learn how to get that seed started for a fall or winter garden. At the Seed Workshop, learn the tricks of the trade for starting seed in an outdoor or greenhouse setting. Beginner and advanced gardeners are welcome! For reservations, call 229-641-2081. 

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Cheers! The MLA team visited Orpheus Brewing on a team outing full of IPAs and saisons. Tour the brewery and taste these hoppy creations on Thursdays and Fridays from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 – 4 p.m.

Look Forward to Midtown Restaurant Week September 6-14

Oh yes, the wonderful week devoted to fantastic food has finally arrived. Midtown Restaurant Week offers brunch, lunch and dinner at $15, $25 or $25 from September 6-14 to satisfy any budget and appetite.

Midtown restaurants such as Article 14, Bantam + Biddy, G’s Midtown, 10th & Piedmont, HOBNOB and The Pig & The Pearl will be serving up some savory dishes. Don’t forget to make reservations on OpenTable! 

Beachin’! $6 Mai Tais and Andrew & the Disapyramids Surf into Trader Vic’s on September 4

Get into the groove this Thursday, September 4 from 8 p.m. – midnight at Trader Vic’s Atlanta. The beachy tunes of Andrew & the Disapyramids mixed with $6 signature Mai Tai cocktails will whisk you away from Atlanta and take you to the islands. 

Atlanta Restaurants Plate Up Promotions to Raise Funds for No Kid Hungry

Scary statistic: 1 in 5 American children are hungry. Atlanta restaurants are trying to turn that 1 to a 0 by participating in nonprofit Share Our Strength’s No Kids Hungry campaign. From now until September 30, Atlanta restaurants are banding together for Dine Out for No Kid Hungry month. All you have to do is go visit these eateries and take advantage of special promotions! Easy enough.  

Every person who makes a donation to Share Our Strength of any amount at Aqua blue in Roswell or Marlow’s Tavern will receive a $5 coupon to use at the restaurant between October 1 and December 31, 2014.

Visit all three Ray’s Restaurant locations -- Ray’s in the City, Ray’s at Killer Creek and Ray’s on the River – this month! $2 will be donated to Share our Strength for each three-course meal sold. Or, if you’re in the mood for some bison, Ted’s Montana Grill is giving $5 thank-you certificates to each guest donating $5 or more to the campaign.

Kung pao! Tin Drum Asiacafé locations are giving 5% of their total sales for the month of September to the cause. 

Midtown Restaurant Week, Seed Workshop at White Oak Pastures and More in This Week's Dish!

We love passing the time in our gardens and enjoying the food we grow in them, but we'll be honest - we could use a few tips and tricks before we'd ever consider our thumbs to be truly green. Luckily, White Oak Pastures hosts a Seed Workshop this Saturday, September 6, and we can't wait to roll up our sleeves and learn from the pros. Join in on an optional farm tour from 10 a.m. to noon before enjoying a farm-fresh lunch in the pavilion. Hit the workshop at 1 p.m. to learn the how-to's of seeding in a greenhouse or outdoors, optimizing growing conditions and coping with harsh weather. Once you saddle up and head back to the city, make your way to your favorite midtown eatery for Midtown Restaurant Week this September 6-14. Article 14, Bantam + Biddy, Chick-a-Biddy, G's Midtown, 10th & Piedmont, HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern, The Pig & The Pearl and more all get in on the action with special prix fixe menus of $15, $25 or $35. All this and much more in this week's Dish!