FULTON
“Top Chef” dinner
"Top Chef" fans have the opportunity to meet five contestants and sample their fare at this dinner to benefit the Aflac Cancer Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The dinner will be held March 27 at Ray's Killer Creek in Alpharetta. Chef Tracey Bloom and four fellow contestants will prepare appetizers and a six-course dinner with wine pairings before mingling with guests. See the restaurant website for more information and to purchase tickets for this event. 6 p.m. March 27. Ray's Killer Creek, 1700 Mansell Road, Alpharetta. 770-649-0064, www.raysrestaurants.com. $150 (includes tax and gratuity). Jenny Turknett
FULTON
Dine out to benefit quake relief efforts
Grab a bite to eat at the Genki Noodles and Sushi locations at the Prado or Buckhead March 28 to benefit earthquake relief efforts. On that date the restaurants will donate 5 percent of all proceeds and all sales proceeds from $2 chopsticks to the American Red Cross for the Japan earthquake and tsunami relief efforts. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. March 28. Genki Noodles and Sushi, 3186 Roswell Road, Atlanta, 404-844-8319; or 5590 Roswell Road, Atlanta, 404-843-8319. www.genkiatl.com. $$. Jenny Turknett
FULTON
Stir It Up
Stir It Up Jamaican restaurant has opened in Little Five Points, offering a blend of Caribbean and Southern American standards such as stewed oxtail, jerk chicken, barbecue beef or pork ribs, and macaroni and cheese. Noon-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon-9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, closed Sundays. 1083 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. 404-963-2384. $. Gene Lee
GWINNETT
Huy's Sandwiches
Huy's Sandwiches, which opened last month in Norcross, serves 16 varieties of Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches for $2.50 each. The husband-and-wife team that operates Huy's also offers a selection of fresh baked goods and Vietnamese appetizers such as banh kep la dua, a chewy waffle made with coconut and pandan (an aromatic herb). 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, closed Tuesdays. 6100 Live Oak Parkway, Norcross. 770-666-6762. $. Gene Lee
FULTON
Acoustix Jazz Restaurant and Lounge -- Midtown
Acoustix Jazz Restaurant and Lounge, opening March 24, aims to bring the feel of a Harlem jazz club to Midtown. Catering to jazz enthusiasts, complete with a pianist who greets patrons as they walk in the door, this new eatery features an eclectic menu. All of the dishes take their names from jazz greats, including the John Coltrane New York strip and the Kenny G hot wings. 3 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays-Thursdays, 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sundays, closed Mondays. 842 Marietta St., Atlanta. 404-685-8555, www.acoustixjazz.com. $$-$$$. Jon Watson
GWINNETT
BBQ Chicken (Chicken & Beer) -- Duluth
Don't let the name fool you. This new Korean chain restaurant in Duluth isn't serving barbecue -- the name stands for "Best of the Best Quality." Instead, you will find a great selection of Korean fried chicken and, of course, beer. Chicken & Beer uses 100 percent olive oil for its poultry, yielding crispy skin with hints of herb and olive flavors. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-midnight Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays. 3473 Old Norcross Road, Duluth. 678-417-6464, www.bbqchickenusa.com. $. Jon Watson
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