Spring is the season for "taste of" events and not to be left out, Buckhead has gotten in on the food action. The Taste of Buckhead Business takes place Wednesday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt, 3300 Peachtree Road. Chefs from more than 15 area eateries — including Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Horseradish Grill, Mosaic and AquaKnox — will offer bites of their specialties. Along with the food, more than 40 Buckhead businesses will showcase their companies. Look for a radio remote and an Elvis entertainer in the crowd as well. Admission is free; the bar is cash. 404-467-7607; www.buckheadbusiness.org.
• It's been 29 years since the Buckhead Life Restaurant group started serving diners. To celebrate, the company that owns the Atlanta Fish Market, Chops, Nava and Kyma is offering three-course menus for $29. The special offer is available in any of the Buckhead Life dining rooms between Sunday and May 23. For details, find your favorite restaurant online at www.buckheadrestaurants.com.
• Whether you live in Grant Park or not, you're invited to the neighborhood block party. From noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, the owners of Stella Neighborhood Trattoria, 563 Memorial Drive, will host a no–admisson afternoon of $1.50 pizza slices, drink specials, free cake and music. Those with serious lung power will want to enter the "Stella Yell" contest. 404-688-4238; www.stellaatlanta.com.
• You have through Saturday to be part of the Food Allergy Awareness Week program going on at the Real Chow Baby, 1016 Howell Mill Road. Check out the restaurant's regular menu of gluten-free, sugar-free and vegan choices including California brown rice, tofu and flat rice noodles. Ten percent of the profits will go to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today and Friday; dinner begins at 5 p.m. 404-815-4900; www.therealchowbaby.com.
• There's a jazzy theme running through two in-town restaurants. On Wednesday and May 28, it's happening at the City Grill, 50 Hurt Plaza downtown, where jazz musician Everand Harris will tickle the ivories while guests sample hors d'oeuvres and an array of wines. Both tastings are $25; 404-524-2489; www.citygrillatlanta.com.
In Midtown, there's now jazz in the bar at Trois, 1180 Peachtree St. Every Wednesday through Saturday for the rest of May, musicians will entertain while guests savor specialty cocktails and appetizers. No reservations required; 404-815-3337.
• Vita, the new Italian eatery at 2110 Peachtree Road, now offers wine tastings every Tuesday night from 5 to 7 p.m. The $15 per person charge includes a sampling of five to six wines and free hors d'oeuvres. 404-367-8482; www.vitaatl.com.
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