November has arrived, which means it's time for Chomp & Stomp ($5 all you can eat chili!), King of Pops Field Day (free pops!) and Atlanta Les Dames D'Escoffier International's Afternoon in the Country, all in the same weekend. If you're longing for warmer weather, Tin Lizzy's has you covered with its Halfway to Cinco drink specials and festivities. Plus, Sandy Springs wraps up its restaurant week with can't miss deals from neighborhood favorites, H. Harper Station's celebrates five years with drink specials and a pig roast and popular chef Giada De Laurentiis makes a stop in Atlanta on her book tour.
Thursday, Nov. 5
Halfway to Cinco. 11 a.m. to close. Nov. 5-7. Free (no cover). Tin Lizzy's Cantina (all locations). tinlizzyscantina.com. Why wait until May to get into the spirit of Cinco de Mayo? All Tin Lizzy's locations are celebrating the six month countdown to the popular drinking holiday with live music and booze specials all weekend long. Get $4 Patron shots, $2 Corona Light drafts and buckets of Coronas for $15 at all locations.
Culinary Club Balsamic Dinner. 7:00 p.m. Nov. 5. $160. Bellina Alimentari, Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave NW, Ste N-131, Atlanta. 404-330-9933. bellina-alimentari.com. Italian balsamic vinegar maker Andrea Bezzechis of Acetaia San Giocomo is in town to lead a five-course meal of food and vinegar combinations in conjunction with Bellina chef David Berry. Dinner includes wine pairings and a guided traditional balsamic vinegar tasting.
Friday, Nov. 6
Sandy Springs Restaurant Week. Times vary. Nov. 6-8. $15-$35. Sandy Springs. visitsandysprings.org/restaurantweek. Whether you're a resident or looking for an excuse to explore a new neighborhood, don't miss the last weekend of Sandy Springs Restaurant week, with prix fixe lunch and dinner menus from 5 Seasons Brewing, Cibo e Beve and other local favorites.
Saturday, Nov. 7
Chomp & Stomp. 11:00 a.m. Nov. 7. $5. Cabbagetown Park, 177 Kirkwood Ave, Atlanta. chompandstomp.com. Amateur chili enthusiasts and restaurant chefs alike serve up their special recipes for a chance to be crowned the winner. The popular local festival also includes a 5K, live music and an artist market.
Sunday, Nov. 8
King of Pops 5th Annual Field Day. 12:00 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. The Masquerade, 695 North Ave NE, 695 North Ave NE, Atlanta. kingofpops.net. The popular popsicle purveyor hosts a fall festival with free pops, live music, food trucks, games, races, a photo booth and its annual popsicle eating contest.
Atlanta Les Dames D'Escoffier International Afternoon in the Country. 1:00 p.m. Nov. 8. $125 or adults, $50 for ages 16 to 20, $35 for ages 13 to 15, free for children 12 and under. The Inn at Serenbe, 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Rd, Chattahoochee Hills. ldeiatlanta.org. Enjoy over 100 tasting stations featuring Atlanta's finest chefs--including Gerry Klaskala of Aria and Joey Ward of Gunshow--along with fine wines and premium micro-brews, all in the idyllic setting of Serenbe. Live music, a cake raffle with sweets from the city's best pastry chefs, hayrides, children's activities and a silent auction round out the festivities. Event proceeds benefit local charities like Georgia Organics, The Giving Kitchen and the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
H. Harper Station 5-Year Anniversary Party. 5:00 p.m. Nov. 8. Free (no cover). H. Harper Station, 904 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta. 678-732-0415. hharperstation.com. The Reynoldstown watering hole toasts to five years with $5 drink specials including Old Fashioneds, Bufala Negras and Fancy Punch, plus a whole roasted pig from Gum Creek Farms and a chance to win bottles of the bar's exclusive single barrel whiskies.
Monday, Nov. 9
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Pairing Dinner. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9. $115. Table & Main, 1028 Canton St, Roswell. 678-869-5178. tableandmain.com. Buffalo Trace master distiller Harlen Wheatley joins forces with Chef Woolery Back for a three-course dinner showcasing the brand's Eagle Rare, Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight, Blanton's Single Barrel and EH Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Oak Steakhouse Wine Dinner. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10. $85. Oak Steakhouse, 950 Third St, Alpharetta. 678-722-8333. oaksteakhouse.com. This four-course dinner from executive chef Eric Zizka will feature Saintsbury wine pairings. Menu highlights include smoked halibut with pickled root vegetables and braised C.A.B. short rib with beef-sweet onion consommé, chanterelle mushrooms, English peas and parmesan foam.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Giada De Laurentiis' Happy Cooking Tour. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11. $65-$150. Fox Theatre Egyptian Ballroom, 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta. 855-285-8499. foxtheatre.org. Emmy Award winner and Food Network star Giada de Laurentiis will share the inspiration for her newest book, "Happy Cooking." Photo opportunities and signed books available with the VIP ticket package.
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