The Chai Box Cafe’s grand opening celebration and more Atlanta food events

This week in Atlanta, kick off Black Restaurant Week with a special dinner at Oreatha’s at the Point, enjoy an Italian wine dinner and celebrate the grand opening of a popular chai cafe.

Black Restaurant Week

Atlanta’s annual Black Restaurant Week has returned as a two-week celebration of the city’s Black-owned restaurants. The initiative began in 2016 as a way to honor and build awareness for African, African American and Caribbean cuisine with partnerships, culinary events and marketing campaigns intended to highlight small, local food and beverage businesses.

As part of the week’s activities, Oreatha’s at the Point will host Dining in the District featuring city council member Wayne Martin. Guests can RSVP to enjoy a Southern menu with international influences.

Throughout Black Restaurant Week, explore new eateries and food businesses across metro Atlanta.

Dining in the District. 6-8 p.m. Thursday. 2287 Cascade Road, Atlanta. blackrestaurantweeks.com/event/dining-in-the-district

Black Restaurant Week. Through Aug. 16. Multiple locations. blackrestaurantweeks.com/atlanta-black-restaurant-week

Head to Italian restaurant Amore e Amore for a special Ruffino wine dinner this month. (Courtesy of Amore e Amore)

Ruffino Wine Dinner

Italian restaurant Amore e Amore will hold a Ruffino Wine Dinner to go along with its current under-the-sea-themed decor. A five-course menu will include Italian wine pairings guided by Caterina Velez, Ruffino ambassador for the U.S.

Expect menu items like Amore e Amore’s pappardelle Sinatra, lemon sorbetto, a choice of filet mignon or classic chicken piccata and an assortment of desserts.