Make your reservations early for Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week because they're getting booked fast. Three-course $25 meals including appetizer, entree and dessert will be served at such longtime favorite spots as City Grill, Dailey's, No Mas Cantina, Prime Meridian, Ray's in the City, Max Lager's, Luckie Food Lounge, Pittypat's Porch and more. Among the newer places to check out are Stats, French American Brasserie, Maxim Prime, Room at Twelve and Thrive. The deal is offered from Monday through July 27. For a list of participants and availability, go to www.atlantadowntown.com.

>Just in case you need an excuse to down a few Sweetwater brews, here's a really good one. On Saturday, the brewery at 195 Ottley Drive will host an evening of beer, tours, live music and more to support the Busted Hearts team of the Atlanta Two-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. The event runs from 8 to 11 p.m., and tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 404-691-2537; www.sweetwaterbrew.com.

>Thinking cool thoughts may be a heat remedy. Get over to Atkins Park Tavern Friday when the Christmas in July party kicks off at 9 p.m. Sip on Jagermeister snow cones, nibble Christmas cookies and dance to the DJ's tunes. Atkins Park is located at 794 N. Highland Ave. 404-876-7249; www.atkinspark.com.

>You have until Aug. 17 to get your fill of barbecued ribs, summertime cocktails and beer at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center. From 5 to 10 p.m. daily, a special menu of St. Louis pork ribs, cole slaw, French fries and garlic bread is listed for $18; $12 for a half slab. Specialty cocktails are $8; Miller Chill and Miller Lite are $5. For a few dollars more, finish up with a slice of Key lime pie or white chocolate cheesecake. And don't worry about not being able to walk to your car: The hotel offers a deal on rooms for two evenings that includes two breakfasts and one rib feast with two cocktails for $395. For an added bonus, they'll throw in free parking and two unlimited MARTA rail passes. Details: 404-347-9440; www.gatechhotel.com.

>Your watch may say dinnertime, but your stomach is growling for a spinach and feta omelet with a smoked salmon bagel on the side. You'll find those and more of your early-morning favorites now on the late-day menu at Einstein's in Midtown. The eatery at 1077 Juniper St. will serve a variety of breakfast items, priced from $6 to $11, throughout the lunch and dinner hours. See a complete menu at www.einsteinsatlanta.com; 404-876-7925.

Now Serving the city: Send questions or comments about area restaurants to hm_cauley@yahoo.com or call 404-514-6162.