Atlanta restaurant's are saying goodbye to summer and hello to the beginning of autumn with everything from dinners highlighting a new season of produce to fall wine tastings to patio parities in jorts. Also, don't miss an opportunity to explore the amazing restaurants in Cobb County as it celebrates restaurant week, plus fundraisers to benefit families, farmers and kids in need. Also don't miss Ford Fry's new burger collaboration with Shake Shack and the return of Urban Cannibals!
Wednesday, Sept. 16
5:00 p.m. at Red Pepper Buckhead. Celebrate National Guacamole Day and do some good for a special local family in need. The Smith Family of Jacksonville, Florida has two of their three children undergoing treatment for leukemia. Their story has touched many Atlantans, who reached out to Chef Mimmo for support. The family is trying to raise $100,000 to cover medical costs. Proceeds from sales between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. this evening will go directly to the family. eatredpepper.com
5:30 p.m. Fall is around the corner, so it's time to put away the rosé. Perrine's Wine Shop can help you do just that, as it plays host to Jean Guyon, owner of Domaines Rollan de By wines. He will lead a tasting of four of the winemaker's best Bordeauxs. $25/peron, and the tasting fee is refunded when you purchase four bottles of wine from the tasting. perrineswine.com
Thursday, Sept. 17
5:00 p.m. at Grain. Celebrate the end of summer with an anything-goes party at this Midtown watering hole. Specialty Mezcal Margaritas for those holding on to the last days of summer? Check. Irish Coffee slushies for those savoring the cooler weather? Check. Plus, Three Taverns Brewery's A Night on Ponce IPA drafts for just $2 and sharable tastes from fresh oysters and house-cured charcuterie to nitro-salted popcorn. grain-bar.com
Party in the Kitchen
7:00 p.m. at The Stave Room at American Spirit Works. Atlanta best chef's and bartenders come together for a fundraising to benefit Open Hand Atlanta, which provides the city's citizens in need with packaged meals, nutritional education and food service technical skills. Expect food and drink from top toques like Shaun Doty of Bantam + Biddy and Chick-a-Biddy, Matthew Ridgway of Gypsy Kitchen, Michael Searles of The Blind Pig Parlour Bar, Kelly Lovett ofThe Southern Gentleman and Fuyuhiko and Lisa Ito of Umi. Tickets are $250/person and can be purchased online.
7:00 p.m. Sugo. Fresh, fall flavors take center stage in the food and the drink at Sugo's five-course cocktail dinner. Menu highlights include sous vide duck breast served with farro, pancetta, chanterelles and roasted heirloom carrots paired with a brandy cocktail. $79/person, not including tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made by calling 770-817-8000
Friday, Sept. 18
5:00 p.m. at Dolce Italian. With locations in Miami and Chicago, Dolce Italian recently won Bravo's 2015 "Best New Restaurant," and is now opening its Atlanta outpost. Expect handcrafted pastas, indulgent seafood risotto, meatballs over creamy polenta and a selection of specialty Neapolitan-style pizzas. dolceitalianrestaurant.com
Saturday, Sept. 19
Times, restaurants vary. Cobb's best restaurants, including Stem Wine Bar, Rays on the River and Common Quarter, are offering three-course $15, $25 and $35 prix fixe menus now through Sept. 26. travelcobb.org/visitors/restaurantweek
11:00 a.m. at Urban Cannibals Bodega + Bites. Atlanta's beloved Urban Cannibals Bodega + Bites returns with a new location in Midtown. The soft opening includes brunch and dinner Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. www.facebook.com/urbancannibals
The Carpetbagger Burger
11:00 a.m. at Shake Shack. Don't miss the popular burger chain's latest culinary collaboration in Atlanta: the Carpetbagger Burger, crafted by renowned restaurateur and chef Ford Fry and Shake Shack Culinary Director Mark Rosati. Inspired by carpetbagger steak — a classic 1950s dish that works oysters into a hefty cut of steak — the Carpetbagger Burger ($8.50) is a butter-grilled double cheeseburger made with Shake Shack's 100 percent all-natural Angus beef and topped with smoked and caramelized onions, house-made pickles, Comeback sauce and a crispy fried oyster. shakeshack.com
6:00 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. Local personality Mara Davis emcees this annual culinary event to benefit the March of Dimes. Chefs Andrea Kirshtein of Fifth Group Restaurants and Eli Kirshtein of The Luminary; Franck Steigerwald of The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead; Kevin Rathbun of Kevin Rathbun Steak and other ventures as well as Todd Ginsberg of The General Muir, Yalla and Fred's Meat & Bread will prepare a four-course meal. for diners. Tickets, which start at $500, can be reserved online.
Sunday, Sept. 20
Milton's Garden Dinner
5:00 p.m. at Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails. Tour Milton's Acre with resident grower Peter Kohm before settling in for the outdoor four-course, family style dinner with wine. Tickets are $125/person, including tax and gratuity and can be purchased here.
6:00 p.m. in Decatur Cemetery. Andreas Müller of Revival is among Decatur's star chefs and local, organic farmers preparing this family-style meal with Global Growers Produce. Guests will enjoy handcrafted cocktails, locally crafted beer and a superb wine selection at the third-annual dinner, plus shop silent and live auctions for one-of-a-kind experiences and gifts. Proceeds benefit nonprofit Global Growers to create opportunities in sustainable agriculture, training farmers and providing economic opportunities. Tickets are $150/per person or $1,200 /table for eight guests.
Monday, Sept. 21
6:00 p.m. at Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall. Terrapin and Ladybird team up for a summer camp-inspired beer dinner. Don your jorts for four Terrapin beers paired with tasty bites on the restaurant's screened-in patio overlooking the Beltline. Tickets are $50. ladybird.xorbia.com
Stem Wine Bar Chakana Winery Dinner
6:30 p.m. at Stem Wine Bar. This five courses meal features Chef Doug Turbush's cuisine paired with wines from Chakana Winery in Argentina. Special guest Gonzalo Pérez Cerini, Chakana's manager for the Americas, will be in attendance to speak with guests about the featured wines for the evening. $119/person, which includes tax and gratuity. $119 per person, which includes tax and gratuity. stemwinebar.com
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Tour Di Italia Wine Dinner at Marcel
6:30 p.m. reception and 7:00 p.m. dinner at Marcel. Two Italian culinary icons--Italian icons: Raffaele Boscaini from Masi and Emilia Nardi of Tenute Silvio Nar -- prepare a four-course meal with wine pairings from Masi. $150/person. For reservations, call 404-665-4555.
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