TABLE TALK

Book Signings

> Sheila Lukins Cooking Class and Book Signing. Author teaches a cooking class and signs her new cookbook, “Ten: All the Foods We Love and 10 Perfect Recipes for Each.” 7 p.m. Nov. 21. $45. Reservation suggested. Cook’s Warehouse-Decatur, 180 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-377-4005, www.cookswarehouse.com.

Events

> Beaujolais Nouveau Festival 2008. The French American Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta celebrates the annual release of beaujolais nouveau wine at Au Pied de Cochon restaurant in the hotel. Serving: the wine, buffet, French cheeses and pastries with live music and silent auctions. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 20. $65; $50 advance; $30 students. InterContinental Hotel, 3315 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. 404-846-2500,

www.facc-atlanta.com.

> Celebration of Parmigiano Reggiano. Five-course menu highlights flavors of Parmesan. Each course paired with wines from the region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24. $85 per person. Restaurant Eugene, 2277 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. 404-355-0321, www.restauranteugene.com.

> Midtown Atlanta Shop and

Dine Week 2008. Enjoy special offers from area retailers, restaurants, hotels and cultural venues. Fine dining: 3 courses, $25 per person. Casual dining: 2 dinners for $25. Check Web site for participating businesses and offers. Through Nov. 21. 404-607-7230, www.midtownatlantashopanddineweek.com.

> Gourmet Gents 2008. More than 250 amateur and professional Atlanta chefs, plus guest celebrities, participate in cook-off and fund-raiser. Hosted by Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter of National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc.; benefits “Teens on the Move” mentoring program for teenage girls. 3-6 p.m. Nov. 23. $45, $15 children 12 and younger; $40 in advance. Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-522-1061, www.ncbw-metroatlchapter.org.

Markets

> Decatur Organic Farmers Market. Locally grown fresh organic produce, flowers and other organic food products such as bread, jam and sauces. 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Bank of America parking lot, 163 Clairmont Ave., Decatur. 404-377-0894, www.decaturfarmersmarket.com.

> Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Atlanta State Farmers’ Market, 16 Forest Parkway, Forest Park. 404-675-1782.

> Green Market at Piedmont Park. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, natural products and weekly entertainment, such as cooking demonstrations. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Through Dec. 13. Piedmont Park entrance, 12th Street and Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta. 404-675-1782, www.piedmontpark.org.

> Serenbe Farmers Market. Local produce, meats, breads and crafts. Occasional special events such as live music and cooking demonstrations. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Through Nov. 22. Selborne Green near the Hil Restaurant, 9110 Selborne Lane, Palmetto. 770-463-9319, www.serenbe.com.