Smoke & Glory Pork Showdown
On Sunday, Pine Street Market presents the second annual Smoke & Glory smoked pork showdown at Steinbeck's Ale House in Oakhurst, with all proceeds to benefit the Giving Kitchen , a nonprofit that provides crisis grants to members of Atlanta's restaurant community facing unanticipated hardship. Participating restaurants include Twain's, Brick Store, Farm Burger, St. Cecilia, Staplehouse, the General Muir, the Pig & the Pearl, the Hil, Bacchanalia, Revival, and El Burro Pollo. Tickets, $40, include tastes from all restaurants, two adult beverages and live music, available online at brownpapertickets.
The Giving Taco at Taqueria del Sol
Beginning Monday, Taqueria del Sol and The Giving Kitchen are partnering for a week of giving that will run through Saturday, May 2. Taqueria chef Eddie Hernandez and Giving Kitchen board member/ Local Three chef Chris Hall teamed up to create "The Giving Taco," layered with crispy bacon, roasted corn, pickled jalapeños, cotija cheese and cilantro mayo. All proceeds from sales of the special will go to The Giving Kitchen to provide crisis grants. Look for The Giving Taco all week during lunch and dinner service at all Atlanta and Athens locations.
Feed the Food Bank
On Sunday, May 3, Twain's will host the seventh annual Feed the Food Bank , featuring dishes from six Decatur restaurants and beers from six local breweries. A chef from each participating restaurant will partner with a local brewer to create a signature pairing. Participating restaurants include Pine Street Market, Steinbeck's, Leon's Full Service, Twain's Brewpub, Farm Burger and (soon to open) Revival. Participating breweries include Three Taverns, Blue Tarp, Wild Heaven, Orpheus and Sweetwater. All proceeds benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Tickets: $50 per person, available online at brownpapertickets.
Credit: Bob Townsend
Credit: Bob Townsend
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