> Tim Ecclestone has been part of the Atlanta restaurant scene for 30 years, so he's decided some celebrating is in order. He started as the owner of Timothy John's in Sandy Springs and since 1990 he's been the proprietor of TJ's Sports Bar in Roswell, one of the few establishments in town that stays open until 4 a.m. A former forward for the Atlanta Flames hockey team, Ecclestone plans to party on Saturday with a special performance by Banks and Shane. "We've been together for 30 years, since they played for me at Timothy John's," Ecclestone said.

The 9 p.m. show carries a $7 cover. But there's no cover to enjoy the rousing fun of TJ's latest attraction —- dueling pianos every Wednesday night. The pianists have been on board for about a month and draw a crowd of all ages, Ecclestone said. "And they take requests, but if they can't play something, I'll buy that person a drink," Ecclestone says. "So far, I haven't had to do that."

Along with a lineup of sandwiches, steaks and American fare, TJ's offers poker on Mondays; buy-one-get-one-free sandwiches on Tuesdays; acoustic guitar on Thursdays; trivia on Fridays; and live music every Saturday. There's a smoking area near the bar and a non-smoking dining room. TJ's is part of the Holcomb Center, 2880 Holcomb Bridge Road; 770-552-7700

> Fans of the Food Studio have until Saturday to enjoy the cuisine and ambience of the restaurant in the King Plow Arts Center. After that date, the space is being converted into a full-time event facility, managed by the restaurant's catering division, Bold American Catering. The two-tiered dining room will be rented out for parties, social events, receptions and private dinners coordinated by catering chef Todd Annis. Until Saturday, the Food Studio and its sister eateries South City Kitchen, La Tavola and Ecco are offering a three-course summer menu for $26.95, along with their usual menus. The Food Studio is located at 887 W. Marietta St. in West Midtown. 404-815-6677; www.fifthgroup.com.

> Everybody's on a budget these days. But don't let it keep you from eating out. Just head to those restaurants where food deals are on the menu. Through Saturday, diners at South City Kitchen in Vinings will find a special $26.95 menu added to the regular lineup. Select three courses from a variety of options, including entrees of roasted half chicken, egg noodles with ham, peas and a basil and tomato cream sauce, or crisp catfish. Tax, tip and alcohol are extra, but there will be a selection of $14 wine flights. South City is located at 1675 Cumberland Parkway in Smyrna; 770-435-0700; www.fifthgroup.com.

> At Aspens Signature Steaks in west and east Cobb, the early-bird specials are back in full swing. Through August, a selection of 10 entrees is $10. Opt for two variations of hanger steak, pan-seared scallops, seafood linguine, Tuscan steak, barbecue-glazed pork chop, meatloaf, chicken saltimbocca, fried shrimp and grilled salmon. The special pricing is available all evening on Sundays and Mondays and from 5 to 6 p.m. the rest of the week. On the eastside, go to 2942 Shallowford Road, Marietta, 678-236-1400; on the west, 3625 Dallas Highway, Marietta, 770-419-1744; www.knowwheretogogh.com.