Rooftop party. Dine with Santa. Lots of free food and feel good stuff. There's a slew of fun, food events happening around town this weekend. Add one or all seven events to your calendar and be prepared to eat, drink and have a grand ole time. Cheers to the weekend!
12-day celebration: Now through Dec. 24, Bantam + Biddy and Chick-a-Biddy are offering daily dining deals . Here's what's on deck at Bantam + Biddy and Chick-a-Biddy this weekend: Guests will receive a free slice of German black forest cake with a chicken schnitzel purchase on Friday, Dec. 18; half-priced wings all day Saturday, Dec. 19; and free pimento cheese with an entrée purchase Sunday, Dec. 20.
Ugly sweater contest: HOLA Taqueria & Bar will host an ugly sweater contest at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, with prizes awarded to the two worst, er, best (depending on your view) sweaters. Donate a toy for the local Foster Care Support Foundation (FCSF) and receive a merry little treat: free queso dip. ( While you're there, dig into a Caesar Tijuana salad .)
Who's watching?: Shelli Poole from "Big Brother" season 17 will host a rooftop party at Whiskey Blue beginning 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18. Star gaze, enjoy the view of the Midtown skyline , look out for other participants or toast with $5 full moon shots. Donate an unwrapped toy and receive a complimentary "Scrooge" driver.
Credit: Carolyn Desalu
Credit: Carolyn Desalu
Last-minute wish: Dine with Santa at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 at ONE. midtown kitchen . Call 404-892-4111 to reserve a seat.
Free food: Children can take photos with Santa and eat for free from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 at Ray's Rio Bravo! Check out our recent review of Ray's Rio Bravo here .
Seasonal sounds: For a rocking good time, go to Venkman's and listen to a live band perform tunes from The Beach Boys during dinner on Saturday, Dec. 19 and brunch, Sunday, Dec. 20. Tickets will be available at the door for $5 and $3, respectively. Go here to find out what our dining critic thought of Venkman's .
Chaotic kitchen: Watch Atlanta-based chef Jennifer Booker battle during a bevy of sabotages 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 on the Food Network's "Cutthroat Kitchen." For more details plus an episode preview, click here .
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