Bacchanalia to Century House
In another sign of the vitality of the suburban Atlanta dining scene, Bacchanalia executive chef Daniel Porubiansky is moving closer to home to become executive chef and partner at Century House Tavern in Woodstock. Porubiansky’s chef de cuisine, David Carson, will be promoted to executive chef at Bacchanalia. 125 E. Main St. 770-693-4552, centuryhousetavern.com.
Petite Auberge tasting bar
In business since 1974, the Toco Hills classic French spot, Petite Auberge, opens its new Olive Oil and Vinegar Boutique on Friday. The tasting bar and retail store, located inside the restaurant, will offer some 30 varieties of flavored and infused olive oils and vinegars ($10.95-$28.95). 2935 N. Druid Hills Road N.E. 404-634-6268, petiteauberge.com.
Fuji Hana Songkran Festival
Fuji Hana Thai Peppers in Kennesaw celebrates the cultural traditions of Thai New Year with its Songkran Festival, April 13-20. In addition to popular dishes, including the family recipe Pad Thai, owner Nick Chompoonich will offer guests a New Year’s blessing and toys for all children. 2606 George Busbee Parkway. 770-419-9500, fujihanathaipeppers.com.
BurgerFi at Emory Point
The first metro Atlanta outpost of BurgerFi is set to open on April 16 at Emory Point. The Florida-based better burger franchise serves all-natural burgers, fries, hot dogs, frozen custard, cupcakes, wine and craft beer. Look for more metro locations, including Alpharetta, soon. 1520 Avenue Place, Suite B-140. burgerfi.com.
Big Tex Sweetwater dinner
The Big Tex Decatur beer dinner series returns on April 18, with Atlanta’s Sweetwater Brewing Co. Head chef Rick Watson will present four courses paired (and some prepared) with Sweetwater beer, including Sweetwater 420-battered fish and chips. $50. 308 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. 404-377-3939, bigtexdecatur.com.
Southern table-to-farm
On April 21, Southern Food Tour is turning farm-to-table dining around by taking the table to the farm, with a family-style dinner at Dillwood Farms in Loganville, featuring two of Atlanta’s top chefs, Steven Satterfield of Miller Union and Ryan Smith of Empire State South. $125, includes transportation, cocktails, dinner and dessert with wine pairings. southernfoodtour.com.
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