Roam to Ted's Montana Grill for Your Thanksgiving Feast

Gather 'round the table at Ted's Montana Grill and share Ted's Thanksgiving Roast Turkey Feast with friends and family this Thanksgiving Day. Whether you take your meal midday, afternoon or evening, Ted's prix fixe Thanksgiving menu runs $25 per person. The all-American meal begins with a first-course choice of side salad, cup of soup or Karen's "Flying D" bison chili. Out next, whole-roasted turkey and gravy with garlic mashed potatoes, herb dressing, buttered carrots, "Aunt Fannie's" squash casserole and cranberry sauce. And there's more to be thankful for -- Ted's famous apple pecan crisp featuring Granny Smith apples drizzled with caramel then baked with a crispy oatmeal-pecan crust and topped with Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream. Children get dibs on a half-sized version of the menu with turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, dressing, buttered carrots, cranberry sauce and a "scratch" cookie for $12. Tuckered out on turkey? Other classics available include bison meatloaf, cedar plank salmon and Delmonico rib-eye. Fill wine glasses with Kendall Jackson chardonnay Vintner's Reserve or Gascon malbec at $30 a bottle. See the full Thanksgiving Day menu online. All Atlanta Ted's restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day except for Luckie Street. Call your favorite location for hours and reservations.

Ray's at Killer Creek Hosts Woodford Reserve Whiskey Dinner on November 21

Rich, earthy, smoky, sweet. Ray's at Killer Creek has more autumnal umami in its Woodford Reserve dinner menu than colors in a leaf pile. Reserve your place at the Friday, November 21 dinner and savor every mouthful complemented by Ray's personal selection of Woodford Reserve and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked whiskeys and Woodford cocktails. Guest speaker Shannon Holmes, Brown-Forman's whiskey brand champion, imparts wisdom on these small batch whiskeys. At 6:30 p.m., a reception opens the evening with grilled oysters, pumpkin bisque with smoked shrimp and grilled mushroom bruschetta. Dinner follows at 7 p.m. with tantalizing cedar plank salmon, burnt-sugar black-eyed pea chow-chow and crispy hand-pressed tortillas precluding hearts of romaine salad with smoky Caesar dressing and bourbon-coddled egg, and fall-off-the bone Coca-Cola braised pork osso buco with smoked cheddar and butternut squash risotto. White chocolate sweet potato bread pudding with salted caramel frozen custard brings the evening to a sweet and salty close. The cost is $75 plus tax and gratuity. Call 770-649-0064 to save your seat! 

Say Hello to Orpheus Brewing at The Ponce de Leon Beer Festival this Saturday

Orpheus Brewing is one of more than 30 craft breweries pouring their own unique styles of beer at The Ponce de Leon Beer Festival inside the Yaarab Shrine on Saturday, November 15 from noon-6 p.m. The festival is a stone's throw from Orpheus, which brews its saisons, sours, ales, IPAs and other beer varieties in Midtown near the Atlanta BeltLine and Piedmont Park. By the way, Orpheus Brewing's Atalanta and Lyric ale are now available in cans in area stores. Festival goers can sample multiple beers, rock out to eight bands on two stages, nab vendor freebies and buy chow from food trucks. General admission begins at 1 p.m. VIP ticket holders add a noon entrance privilege plus access to a separate area for sampling special "one-off" (single release) beers. Ticket sales cut off at 1,500 guests to keep the experience more intimate than "brew-tally" crowded. The event is a fundraiser for Shriners Hospitals for Children, which provides children with care for orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate, regardless of a family's ability to pay.

Atkins Park Virginia-Highland Hosts Fall Craft Beer Dinner on 11/13

Weather you love pilsner, stout or IPA, come together in hoppy harmony at this week's Fall Craft Beer Dinner at Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland. Starting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, the dinner romps through four courses and craft beer pairings: togarashi-dusted diver scallops, rock shrimp and kimchi Brussels sprouts with Westbrook Brewing Co. White Thai; grilled Georgia quail and Asher blue cheese, frisée and warm bacon vinaigrette complemented by Three Taverns Prince of Pilsen; braised beef short rib and celery root purée, local greens and smoked sea salt with Stone Brewing Co. Sublimely Self-Righteous Black IPA; and a must-have dessert of cinnamon churros and Valrhona chocolate with Founders Breakfast stout. Call 404-876-7249 to save your spot! 

Marlow's Tavern Opens at Avalon

Eat, play, live and love all the mouthwatering options available when Marlow's Tavern opens its doors at Avalon in Alpharetta on Tuesday, November 11. Shoppers, browsers, moviegoers and those out for a saunter and supper will find the menu at the newest Marlow's Tavern backs those social skills with "Start/Snack/Share" plates and options for all from crisp salads, classic Tavern burgers, sandwiches, grilled meats and seafood to those "infamous" fish tacos and Marlow's rendition of shrimp and grits. Youngsters adore the Kids' Fun Foods menu. Spirits, the drinkable kind, are plentiful in handcrafted cocktails mixing premium liquors and fresh juices, global wine selections by the glass or bottle, and draft, craft, bottled or canned local and national beers. As an Avalon location-only privilege, guests can take a to-go alcohol cup with them after they dine (must be consumed inside the Avalon development). Plan your day or evening of shopping or fun mindful that the Avalon Marlow's Tavern serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and stays open until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday for night owls.

Marlow's Tavern Opens at Avalon, Daily Specials at Smokebelly BBQ and More in This Week's Dish!

Marlow's Tavern is joining the party at Avalon, the hottest new mixed-use development in Alpharetta. Starting today, moviegoers can mosey up to Marlow's Tavern for a pre-flick feast of "Start/Snack/Share" favorites while shopaholics sip cocktails and unwind between marathon retail therapy sessions. After you've explored Avalon, head down GA 400 to Smokebelly BBQ in Buckhead for a daily dose of barbecue deals. From half-off wings on Mondays to live music on Fridays, there's always something to look forward to. All that and more in this week's Dish!

Asante Opens November 10, Bacon & Bourbon at G's Midtown and More in This Week's Dish!

Downtown's vibrant Luckie Marietta District is adding yet another gem when chef Marvin Woods opens Asante on November 10. Look for seasonally driven, reasonably priced menu items including Gulf Coast shrimp 'n' grits with circuit hash and chicharrones de pollo, chicken sausage-stuffed wild boar, po' boy sandwiches and much more. Meanwhile, G's Midtown breaks out the bacon and bourbon starting this Wednesday, November 5. Fried bacon sliders with Sriracha barbecue sauce, Asian pork belly steamed buns and other porky plates pair with boozy beverages including a cranberry Manhattan with Angels Envy bourbon and Deep Eddy Cranberry. All that and more in this week's Dish!

The Giving Tree at Ink & Elm Supports the Atlanta Communitiy Food Bank Tonight

Hungry for a good cause tonight? Then join Ink & Elm for The Giving Tree from 6 to 10 p.m. Ten percent of the night's tabs on its tavern side will benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The Atlanta Community Food Bank procures more than 50 million pounds of food and groceries each year and distributes it to more than 600 nonprofit partner agencies serving families and individuals in 29 metro Atlanta and north Georgia counties. 

Stop by the tavern side of Ink & Elm to experience new-South fare and expertly crafted beverages while doing a good deed!

Taste of Atlanta in Midtown, The Perfect Taste at Avalon and More in This Week's Dish!

October is always a tasty month (we're clearing our shelves to make room for stockpiles of post-Halloween sale candy as we speak), but this year we're extra excited for the doubleheader of Taste of Atlanta in Midtown and The Perfect Taste at Avalon in Alpharetta. Featuring more than 90 local restaurants, Taste of Atlanta celebrates its 13th year of bringing chefs and foodies together for a weekend of culinary exploration. Stroll through Tech Square and sample dishes from Article 14, 10th & Piedmont, The Pig & The Pearl and many more from October 24-26. On October 29, we're heading north to Alpharetta to explore the new Avalon project during The Perfect Taste. Look for tastes from Bantam + Biddy, Marlow's Tavern, Ted's Montana Grill and Whole Foods Market. All that and much more in this week's Dish!

Congratulations to Gunshow for Making Esquire’s Best New Restaurants 2014 List

In case you haven’t heard, Gunshow is one of 12 restaurants to make Esquire’s list of Best New Restaurants 2014. The exciting news was announced at the magazine’s American Food and Drink Awards celebration on October 14 in NYC, where chefs Kevin Gillespie and Joey Ward cooked Georgia olive oil poached white shrimp with green apple, buttermilk crème fraiche, celery and wasabi; and open-pit pork ribs with Amish-style cream slaw for party-goers. Congrats, guys!

Gypsy Kitchen Opens Today, Atlas Names Chef de Cuisine and More in This Week's Dish!

Interested in taking a coast-to-coast culinary tour of Spain? Leave the passport at home and make your way to the new Buckhead Atlanta development because Gypsy Kitchen is now open! With dinner service starting tonight, Gypsy Kitchen is sure to be the hottest new spot in Buckhead. Executive chef Randy Lewis' menu of shareable snacks, small plates and entrées embraces the Moorish, Basque, Galician, Moroccan and even Indian influences of Spanish cuisine. Meanwhile, Christopher Grossman has been named chef de cuisine at the upcoming Atlas restaurant at the St. Regis Atlanta. With a strong background in the Atlanta fine dining scene as well as experience at the renowned The French Laundry, we can't wait to see what he has cooking for the January 2015 opening. All that and more in this week's Dish! 

New RA Sushi Menu, White Oak Pastures Turkeys and More in This Week's Dish!

RA Sushi in Midtown is trading in their sizzling summer menu for one filled with fall favorites. Lobster ceviche ($12.75), lobster nigiri ($9.25) and grilled Salmon Kinoko with asparagus ($13.25) all have starring roles on the new menu along with plenty of new cocktails and other gems. Meanwhile, White Oak Pastures is hard at work looking after their pasture raised turkeys in preparation for the holiday season. Order yours online today and get ahead of the game before that Thanksgiving meal to-do list really fills up. All that and more in this week's Dish!

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Scope Out Avalon's Restaurants, Spirits and Retail at The Perfect Taste on October 29

Take an evening stroll through the streets of Alpharetta during The Perfect Taste at Avalon and raise funds for Share our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign to end childhood hunger without even breaking a sweat. On Wednesday, October 29 from 6-9 p.m., enjoy delectable eats from Avalon restaurants, wine, beer, spirits and live entertainment as you explore the streets of the community. For dinner, Marlow's Tavern, Bantam + Biddy, Ted's Montana Grill and Whole Foods Market will be offering tasty cuisine. Tickets start at $125 per person. 

Discerning Tastes Wine and Dine for Multiple Sclerosis Harvest for a Cure on October 23

Harvest for a Cure teams up the city's top chefs and wine collectors in a wine event benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Georgia Chapter on Thursday, October 23 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Westside Cultural Arts Center. Gerry Klaskala of Aria, Randy Lewis of Gypsy Kitchen, Stephen Sharp of Ink & Elm, Derek Dollar of Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails and Todd Richards of The Pig and The Pearl are just a few of the exceptional chefs who will collaborate with wine collectors to perfectly pair dishes with prized wines from personal wine cellars. Buy tickets online, $250 each. Donations welcomed.

Everyone's a Captain at Ray's on the River 30th Anniversary Party on October 9

Come sail away with Ray's on the River at their 30th Anniversary Party on Saturday, October 9 from 5-9 p.m. Don your complimentary captain’s hat while grooving to the tunes of Yacht Rock Revue on the shores of the Chattahoochee. $40 per person gets you live music, hors d'oeuvre, a complimentary drink ticket, access to a cash bar bearing fabulous drink specials and, of course, your captain's hat. Tickets won’t be sold at the door so go ahead and gets yours ahead of time online.

Twin Smokers BBQ and Aqua blue are Two of 40 Restaurants Putting the "Eat" in Atlanta Eats Live! at the Verizon Amphith"eat"re on October 5

Atlanta Eats Live! on October 5 with 40 of Atlanta’s top restaurants at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. Food plus live cooking demos, rock star chefs and musical entertainment equals one delicious good time! Twin Smokers BBQ, the newest restaurant by Legacy Restaurant Partners, will be serving up some of its specialties and Aqua blue is plating a scrumptious assortment of sushi. Tickets to Atlanta Eats Live! are $45 per person and include dinner, demos, music and parking. Even better, a portion of the proceeds from this event benefits The Giving Kitchen.

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We all have them. And now, we can all indulge in them on the Cookie Cravings Pinterest board. Treat yourself to brown butter salted caramel cookies, holiday happy candy corn, white chocolate softbatch cookies and even gluten-free chocolate thumbprint cookies.

1+1 = 2 Years for Bantam + Biddy Ansley Mall -- Fly Over to Their Fall Festival on October 5

Bantam + Biddy Ansley is celebrating hitting the two-year mark with an anniversary party and fall festival with live music from 12-3 p.m. on Sunday, October 5. This year’s fall festival features Garnish & Gather, Jb Farm Fresh Eggs, Nottingham Nectar and Batdorf & Bronson as the scrumptious suppliers. 

Catch Dinner at The Pig & The Pearl and Chick-a-Biddy before Cirque du Soleil Amaluna, October 3 - November 30

Sink your teeth into delectable dishes before dropping your jaw at Amaluna, Cirque du Soleil’s newest presentation. The tent that houses this modern day circus is just a short stroll away from some of the yummiest spots in Atlanta. Show your Amaluna ticket at The Pig & The Pearl and enjoy a three-course dinner for $35. Some options on this spread include deviled eggs with eggplant caponata, smoked beef brisket and house-cut fries with Sri”ranch”a dressing. Don’t forget to make reservations through OpenTable. Choose plantain chips, a quarter wood-grilled piri piri chicken with two sides and any dessert at Chick-a-Biddy for $18 when you show your Amaluna ticket. Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna opens on Friday, October 3 and stretches through November 30.  

Stop by Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails Booth and Restaurant at Crabapple Fest on October 4

On Saturday, October 4, the streets of downtown Crabapple will be taken over with antiques, art, music, fun and food for this year’s Crabapple Fest. From 11 a.m.-3 p.m., mosey on down to Crabapple Road where Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails will be serving up a refreshing Georgia peach basil mojito or cherry limeade. All that festival fun sure does work up an appetite, but chef Derek Dollar has you covered with a special festival lunch menu from 11 a.m.-3p.m. Men, you don’t think we’d let you suffer through all that antiquing and art appreciation, did you? We’ve got a seat for you at the full bar accompanied by live music from noon-4 p.m. 

Tin Lizzy's Knows How to Fold 'Em for Bert's Big Adventure on National Taco Day, October 4

A taco on this day sends a tike to play. On Saturday, October 4, all seven locations of Tin Lizzy’s are celebrating National Taco Day by donating a dollar for each taco sold to Bert's Big Adventure. This nonprofit organization’s goal is to send children with chronic or terminal illnesses and their entire families to Disney World for some much-needed family fun. With more than two dozen tasty tacos such as the Southern Comfort, Korean BBQ and the Philly gracing the menu, you’ll be faced with the tough decision of which ones to nosh on. Or, just make it easy on yourself and order them all. No one will judge you since you’re just trying to help the children! 

Ray's on the River 30th Anniversary and More in This Week's Dish!

Don your complimentary captain's hat and set sail to Ray's on the River for their 30th anniversary celebration on Saturday, October 9. Party in honor of the big 3-0 with live music from Yacht Rock Revue, hors d'oeuvre, a complimentary drink ticket and access to a cash bar with drink specials. Speaking of anniversaries, Bantam + Biddy commemorates their second year at Ansley Mall with a fall festival complete with local vendors and live music on Sunday, October 5. All that and much more in this week's Dish!

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Fulfill that sushi fix and head to RA Sushi. Experience the goodness of the Tootsy Maki sushi roll. Kani kama crab mix, shrimp and cucumber rolled and topped with crunchy tempura bits and a drizzle of sweet eel sauce come together to form this scrumptious treat.  

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Get your caffeine fix on this week’s Pinterest board, Coffee, coffee, coffee! Think outside the mug and grind these beans into some mochaca tacos, slow cooker coffee pot roast and coffee-crusted steak. 

Cindy Shera and Panel Discuss What It Takes to Succeed in the Restaurant World at the Atlanta Foodservice Expo October 13-14

A panel of four restaurant owners and industry leaders will discuss what it takes to succeed in the restaurant world on Tuesday, October 14 at 1 p.m. at the Atlanta Foodservice Expo. “Atlanta Eats” host Steak Shapiro moderates a discussion in which Cindy Shera, owner of The Pig & The Pearl and The Shed at Glenwood, will share her insights gleaned over her years in restaurant kitchens. 

Team Up NFL Viewing with $20 Bucket of Beer and Wings Special on Monday Nights at Smokebelly

Turn that crumpled $20 bill in your wallet into a bucket of five bottles of Bud Light or Budweiser, a heap of 20 wings and NFL football at Smokebelly BBQ in Buckhead. House-rubbed wings tossed in your choice of Buffalo (hot or mild) or cherry cola barbecue sauce are served up with celery, carrots and blue cheese or ranch dressing for a meal that would satisfy even a linebacker’s appetite. 

Law Firm Takes Over Ink & Elm to Host A Little Help for Our Friends Charity Event on October 9

We get by with A Little Help for Our Friends. The night of Thursday, October 9, Ink & Elm will be closed to the public for dinner while executive chef Stephen Sharp will be catering to a full house. The law firm of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, L.L.P. is taking over from 6-9 p.m. for a charity fundraising event. Proceeds of this pig roast and Southern artisanal bourbon tasting will benefit Health Law Partnership (HeLP), a trio composed of the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Georgia State University College of Law that is coming together to improve the health of low-income children and their families. 

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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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.