FULTON
Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint
Located in the former Macy's building on Peachtree Street, Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint opened recently. With a wooden dance floor and stage for live music, it offers what it calls an "eatertainment" experience. Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint serves Southern fare including house-made pimento cheese, black-eyed pea hummus and crispy crawfish tails. In addition to the classics, the bar features moonshine-based cocktails. 11-2 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 12 p.m.-2 a.m. Sundays. 180 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-230-5853, www.sweetgeorgiasjukejoint.com. $$-$$$. -- Jenny Turknett
FORSYTH
Open Market at the Cumming Harvest
The Cumming Harvest, an online source for purchasing local organic produce is hosting a traditional farmer's market with their growers on Saturday, March 19. While customers typically pre-order foods to pick up, at the Open Market, shoppers may browse farmer's stands and make purchases. This event, which is open to the public, will also feature live bluegrass music. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Mar. 19, North Georgia Children's Center (formerly called the North Georgia Autism Center), 1575 Dahlonega Highway, Cumming. 404-702-2601, www.cumming.locallygrown.net. Free. --Jenny Turknett
DEKALB
El Cabrito – CLOSED
The Buford Highway Mexican restaurant, located on the northern fringe of Doraville, has closed. The stand-alone taqueria was known for tacos de chivo (goat) and colorful hand-painted murals on the exterior of the restaurant. 6530 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville. --Gene Lee
FULTON
Basha Bistro
This mediterranean restaurant has opened in midtown by the Al-Farooq Masjid mosque. The menu boasts a variety of chicken and beef dishes in shawarma or kebab form. For hungry vegetarians, the Basha mezze platter comes with grape leaves, hummus, baba ghannouj and falafel, which can be ordered for just $10. 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Sundays, 420 14th Street, Atlanta. 404-254-5611. $. --Gene Lee
FULTON
Parish Food and Goods 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Celebration
Enjoy live music by Charlie Wooten and Zydefunk as well as authentic New Orleans staples from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ticket cost is $40 and includes all you can eat crawfish, red beans and rice, house made king cake, and all you can drink Abita beer. There will also be additional cash bar items such as oysters, Whynatte shots, "Mardi Gras Lemonade", and Bloody Mary's. Book your tickets in advance, with a reservation and receive $5 off the ticket price. 11 a.m.- 4p.m., Mar. 5. 240 N. Highland Ave., Inman Park. 404-681-4434, www.parishatl.com. $35 in advance, $40 at the gate. -- Jon Watson
FULTON
Serpas True Food
On Tuesday, March 8, Serpas True Food will bring Fat Tuesday to Atlanta with Mardi Gras themed food, drinks and décor. Executive Chef and Owner Scott Serpas, a New Orleans native, will serve a menu including Seafood Gumbo, Crawfish Pie, Red Beans & Rice and Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya, all priced at $10 each. Diners will conclude their Mardi Gras feasts with King Cake, a special addition to the dessert menu. 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Mar. 8. 404-688-0040, www.serpasrestaurant.com. $-$$ --Jon Watson
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