A truck full of Veuve Clicquot? A festival dedicated to cheese? No, Santa hasn't come early. It's just another week of can't-miss events in the ATL. Not to mention Weed Dating (which has nothing to do with the herb), free sangria as Gypsy Kitchen celebrates its one year anniversary, a ramen cook-off, Oktoberfest at Farm Burger and more. These are among the top ten, can't-miss events in the city this week.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Clicquot En Route Truck
6:00 p.m. at STK ATlanta. What's better than a bottle of Veuve Clicquot? How about an entire truck filled with its signature bubbles? That's exactly what will be happening at STK, where you can indulge in specials each hour. From 6:00 p.m. to 6:59 p.m., champagne lovers can indulge in Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label and Non-Vintage Rosé for just $6; from 7:00 p.m. to 7:59 p.m., the price rises to $7 and so on until the clock strikes 9:00 p.m. Those party goers that stay for dinner will receive 15% off their check and also have the opportunity to purchase a magnum bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label for $150. The champagne-infused evening also features a DJ, photo booth, calligrapher, games, giveaways and gourmet bites created by STK's Executive Chef Mark Alba. To make a reservation or to learn more, visit stkhouse.com
Chrome Yellow Grand Opening Party
7:00 p.m. at Chrome Yellow Trading Co. The former pop-up from husband-and-wife duo Kelly and Kyle Taylor has found a permanent home in Old Fourth Ward. The coffee shop serves Stumptown Coffee in a calm, cool retail space the offers men's and women's clothing, leather goods, skin care products, and home goods. The store will celebrate its grand opening with extended hours, a charity raffle, good eats, drinks, tunes and more. chromeyellowtradingco.com
Friday, Oct. 9
3rd Annual Atlanta Cheese Festival
5:30 p.m. at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Gourmet Foods International (GFI) showcases more than 75 of the most recognized and celebrated cheese and artisan food producers from across the globe in this third annual festival benefitting The Giving Kitchen. Stroll the gardens to burn off calories consumed while sampling items from the grilled cheese and mac and cheese contest competitors, plus a cooking demonstration with Chef Linton Hopkins and more. atlantacheesefestival.com
Saturday, Oct. 10
Party on Ponce
5:00 p.m. at Ponce City Market. The much-anticipated food hall and shops at the rehabilitated Sears, Roebuck, and Co. building are open, and that's cause for celebration. Local popular folk rock duo Indigo Girls and singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins take the stage as James Beard Award-winning and nominated chefs Anne Quatrano, Sean Brock, Hugh Acheson, Linton Hopkins and Meherwan Irani serve up bites in the market hall and courtyard. General Admission is $85 and includes tastings from 30+ chefs, live concert and cash bars. partyatponce.net/tickets
Weed Dating
5:00 p.m. at Concrete Jungle's Doghead Farm (1117 Birch Street Southwest, Atlanta, GA, 30310). Weed dating. Yes, you read that correctly, and no, it has nothing to do with a certain herb. It's just the genius coupling of local nonprofits Concrete Jungle, which forages food from urban areas and donates it to charity, and the Homestead Atlanta, a sustainability skills and education center. Help local farmers, get your hands dirty, sip some brews from Wild Heaven and maybe, just maybe, meet your match. $15. thehomesteadatl.com/upcoming-workshops/weed-dating
Sunday, Oct. 11
CHG Restaurant Week
Times, locations vary. Castellucci Hospitality Group (CHG) hosts its first annual restaurant group Oct. 11-17. Grab a CHG passport at one of the group's locations (Cooks & SoldiersDouble Zero Napoletana, The Iberian Pig and Sugo) and get it stamped at events throughout the week, including a Big Green Egg Demo and cocktail making classes at SUGO and a hands-on pizza making class at Double Zero. The more stamps you collect, the greater your chance of winning prizes, including the Grand Prize: an eight person, in-home chef's tasting including wine pairings with the chef of your choice. castelluccihg.com
Gypsy Kitchen's One Year Anniversary Party
4:00 p.m. at Gypsy Kitchen. Salute the Spanish restaurant's one year anniversaity with complimentary glasses of sangria from 4:00-6:00 p.m. After 6:00 p.m, sangria is $5 a glass. Enjoy $4 tinto de veranos and half-off select plates all evening, plus a roasted suckling pic from executive chef Matthew Ridgway and live entertainment all evening.
Friends and Family Floataway with Freedom Fundraiser
5:00 p.m. at Floataway Cafe. Enjoy an evening of farm-to-table excellence in a family-syle dinner from some of the city's best chefs, including Dorothy Copenhaver (Bacchanalia), Todd Immel (Floataway Cafe), Shaun Doty (Chick-a-biddy) and others. $85, and all proceeds benefit Freedom Farmers Market at the Carter Center. freedomfarmersmkt.com/events
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Farm Burger Oktoberfest Dinner
7:30 p.m. at Farm Burger Decatur. The "Farm Burger, Without the Burger" supper series continues with a four-course Oktoberfest beer dinner featuring local, pasture-raised meats and the best fall produce, all paired with Creature Comfort brews. Limited tickets are available for $45 and can be purchased by calling 404-378-5077.
Wednesday, Sept. 14
2nd Annual Fall Atlanta Ramen Festival
6:00 p.m. at Monday Night Brewing. Nearly 20 chefs face off in the 2nd annual Ramen Fest to benefit The Giving Kitchen. Tour the Monday Night Brewing facility and sample their brews while indugling in samples of the beloved noodle soup from chefs from Kimball House, Victory/Little Trouble, Chai Pani and more. freshtix.com/events/atlramenfest
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