Happy Monday!
Ready for a week of fun, food events? Eat, drink and party. Head to a midweek farmers market. There's more; read about it below. Remember, these events will keep your mood festive and your stomach full.
The Cook's Warehouse: The Decatur location will highlight products, meats, produce and more during Georgia Grown Goodness with chefs Savannah Haseler of Twain's Brewpub & Billiards and Holly Chute of the Georgia Department of Agriculture. During the demonstration and tasting, the chefs will prepare a springtime meal along with wine for guests to sample. The culinary journey will be held from 7-9 p.m. Monday, April 11. Tickets, which are $55, may be purchased here. 100-percent of the proceeds will benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
180 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-377-4005. http://www.acfb.org/simple-abundance.
Red Pepper Taqueria: Get ready to party! Chef and owner Mimmo Alboumeh will host a four-year anniversary celebration for the Briarcliff location at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13. For a customer appreciation pre-party featuring two hours of complimentary margaritas, beer, live music and more, RSVP via www.Facebook.com/RedPepperAtlanta. Throughout the night there will be a $3 menu that includes RP margaritas, "Mexican Break" shots and $3 craft beer available as well.
2149 Briarcliff Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-325-8151. www.eatredpepper.com.
Peachtree Road Farmers Market: This much-loved market will offer food and drinks from local chefs, breweries, farmers and small food producers from 4:30-8 p.m. every Wednesday beginning April 13. Craft breweries such as Second Self Beer Co. and Orpheus Brewing will offer tastings while restaurants like Saltyard, Terminus City BBQ, Eat Me Speak Me and El Super Pan will offer pop-up menus.
2744 Peachtree Road N.W., Atlanta. 404-365-1078. www.peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com.
Oak Steakhouse: According to this week's weather forecast, it will be the perfect time to hit the patio. Head to Avalon for this restaurant's patio oyster roast featuring all-you-can-eat oysters for $15, $5 draft beer from Monday Night Brewing and live entertainment from 6-9 pm. Wednesday, April 13.
950 Third St., Alpharetta. 678-722-8333. www.oaksteakhouseatlanta.com.
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