Happy Monday!
Ready for a week of fun, food events? Head to a spring fling with lots of food and IPAs. Grab a drink or sandwich for a buck. There's more; read about it below. Remember, these events will keep your mood festive and your stomach full.
Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse: Davio's chef/owner Steve DiFillippo, executive chef Timothy Magee and guest chef LuAnn Farrell will all roll up their sleeves for Davio's Cooks for Charity, a special dining evening featuring hand-rolled potato gnocchi with organic mushrooms, basil and white truffle oil. Diners can enjoy this pawsta party specialty from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 at Davio's. All proceeds from the dish will be donated to Angels Among Us Pet Rescue.
3500 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-844-4810. www.davios.com/atl.
Tavernpointe and Ballast Point Brewing Company: Guests will be invited to enjoy passed bites, a five-course meal and dessert along with several IPAs from Ballast Point during a spring spirit and beer dinner pairing at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 at Tavernpointe. Craft beer experts from United Distributors Ballast Point will be on hand to talk about, well, beer. To purchase tickets, which are $50 for one or $85 for two, click here.
1545 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-549-3954. www.tavernpointe.com.
Smokebelly BBQ: During Dollar Down Thursdays, $1 will buy an eight-ounce draft Bud Light, a Miller High Life pony beer or one of Smokebelly's pulled pork sliders. The dollar deals will able available from 5-7 p.m.; live acoustics will take center stage on the patio from 6-9 p.m too.
128 E Andrews Dr. N.W., Atlanta. 404-848-9100. www.smokebellybbq.com.
Georgia Aquarium: Sample signature fare and spirits from over 50 of metro Atlanta's premier restaurants, enjoy silent and beverage auctions, wine tastings and live entertainment during Atlanta's Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry from 6-10 p.m. Thursday, April 28 at the Georgia Aquarium. Honorary chef Marc Murphy of Landmarc Restaurant Group and Food Network's "Chopped" will lead the event. Participating restaurants include Bistro Niko, 1Kept and Umi Sushi among others. Tickets, which are $250 - $350, may be purchased here.
255 Baker St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-581-4000. www.georgiaaquarium.org.
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