What do ramen, barbecue and truffles have in common? They're all in the spotlight on menus across the city this week. Also on tap? SweetWater's CaskGiving, the anticipated opening of Cape Dutch and the grand finale of Gunshow's "Hired Guns" series for 2015.
Thursday, Nov. 12
Osteria Mattone Two Year Anniversary Truffle Menu. Nov. 12. $29 per person; $20 for added truffle shavings. Osteria Mattone. 1095 Canton St, Roswell. 678-878-3378. osteriamattone.com. The Roswell eatery celebrates its birthday, and you get truffles. Everybody wins. The special three course "Truffleversary" meal includes optional rare wine pairings and will be offered alongside the restaurant's regular menu. Those who select the special menu will be entered into a raffle to win an opportunity to dine in the restaurant's Wine Room, plus a $100 gift card! Reservations are required.
Friday, Nov. 13
Cape Dutch opening. 5:00 p.m. Nov. 13. Cape Dutch Braai + Bar. 1782 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta. 404-343-0313. capedutchrestaurant.com. The team behind 10 Degrees South and Yebo brings you Cape Dutch, which opens for drinks and dinner service Friday. Locted in the former Woodfire Grill space, the restaurant has a South African-influenced menu that includes grilled prime steaks and fresh seafood dishes, plus an extensive global wine list and cocktail program designed by beverage consultant Lara Creasy. Reservations recommended.
Saturday, Nov. 14
Smoke & Fire. 7:00 p.m. Nov. 14. $50. The Music Room. 327 Edgewod Ave NE. freshtix.com/events/smoke--fire-dinner. Satisfy your carnivore cravings with Chef Mike LaSage of Bone Lick BBQ's five course "smoke and fire" tasting dinner. Dishes includes crying tiger beef with local greens and local heritage farm pork osso bocco, and all courses come with cocktail and beer pairings. Chef LaSage is not just a talent in the kitchen -- he'll be performing an acoustic set for guests post-dinner.
Sunday, Nov. 15
CaskGiving. 1:00 p.m. Nov. 15. $25. SweetWater Brewing Co. 195 Ottley Dr NE, Atlanta. sweetwater.xorbia.com. This CaskGiving tour features 12 unique SweetWater casks as well as guest casks. Entry includes a private facility tour, custom glassware, an up to 36 oz cask sample ale, a Q&A with SweetWater brewers and more.
Cork n' Pork. 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Nov. 15. $59. Vino Venue. 4478 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody. 770-668-0435. What's not to love about beer, wine and barbecue? Get all three at Cork n' Pork, a collaboration between Chef Jordan Wakefield of Smoke Ring and Chef Cidney Wilcox of Vino Venue. Admission includes unlimited samples of Chef Wakefield's barbecue classics like smoked whole hog and baby back ribs, as well as carefully curated beer and wine pairings from Vino Venue.
Ramen Crush ATL returns. 5:00 p.m. Nov. 15. Miller Union. 999 Brady Ave NE, Atlanta. 678-733-8550. facebook.com/ramencrushatl. Ramen Crush ATL is back! Chef Andy Tran will be serving steaming bowls of ramen (vegetarian and meat options available) with house-made broth and fresh market ingredients, plus a selection of sides on the following Sundays: Nov. 15, Nov. 22, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. Service begins at 5:00 p.m. and will continue until the ramen sells out.
Monday, Nov. 16
Pig and Pint Mondays. 11:00 a.m. Nov. 16. $8. Sweet Auburn BBQ. 656 N. Highland Ave NE, Atlanta. 678-515-3550. sweetauburnbbq.com. Get your choice of pulled pork or chicken sandwich with select beers for just $8 pairing. Available only in the bar. Additional beers may be purchased from Sweet Auburn's extensive draft and bottled beer list and a combo with the smoked brisket sandwich is available for an additional $2.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Winemaker Dinner with The Reinert Project. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17. $79. Watershed on Peachtree. 1820 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta. 404-809-3561. watershedrestaurant.com. Kick off the night with a bottle sabering and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a four course meal perfectly paired with wines from renowned winemaker The Reinert Project.
3rd Annual Human Clay Event. 7:00 p.m. Nov. 17. White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails. 270 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta. 404-524-7200. humanclay15.eventbrite.com. White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails hosts the annual fundraiser for the Gateway Center, a local nonprofit that helps Atlantans tradition out of homelessness. The event features libations and signature southern fare prepared by Executive Chef Todd Richards, bluegrass music from the Sweet Auburn String Band and a silent auction with artwork from local artists and curated neighborhood experiences. All proceeds will benefit the Gateway Center.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Gunshow "Hired Guns" dinner. 6:00 p.m. Nov. 17 and 18. Gunshow. 924 Garrett Street, Atlanta. 404-380-1886. gunshowatl.com. The final guest chef in the series is Joe Kindred, chef and co-owner of namesake Kindred, named one of Bon Appetit magazine's top 10 new restaurants of the year. He'll cook his award-winning, contemporary take on Southern cuisine.
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