Atlanta food events: - May 08 2017

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Monday

The Cook’s Warehouse - Midtown May, 8, 7-9 p.m. Simple Abundance: Bocca Lupo Local chef Bruce Logue of Italian-American eatery BoccaLupo will be teaching several classic Italian recipes, including Roman fried cauliflower, capers & mint antipasto, fregola pesto and ricotta stuffed shells. The class includes a wine tasting and door prizes. Details

Wednesday

Monday Night Brewing May 10, 2017 6-9 p.m SouthEATS 2017 Asian Food Festival Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at this fundraising food and beer fest for nonprofit Advancing Justice Atlanta. The event will not only offer tastes of local Asian cuisine but also raise awareness of the civil, social and economic rights of Asian-Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Details

Il Giallo May 10, 7-10 p.m.B Mondavi Wine DinnerB Support Il Giallo chef Jamie Adams andB general manager Leonardo Moura’sB upcoming Chefs Cycle Ride to benefit No Kid Hungry. A five-course dinner, paired with wines from Robert Mondavi Winery, will include grilled octopus, lamb belly, seared scallops and asparagus antipasti, royal red shrimp risotto and pancetta charcuterie, and roasted lamb and eggplant ragu among other dishes prepared by chef Adams. Details

Thursday

The Cook’s Warehouse - Midtown May 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Cooking School Assistant Orientation The Cook’s Warehouse cooking school is offering a free orientation class for chef assistants. After completing Knife Skills 101, offered by Cook’s Warehouse on Tuesdays, aspiring assistants may sign up for orientation to learn more skills and recipes from experienced chefs. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Details

Friday

Second Self Beer Company May 12 - 14 Extended Hours, Friday “Hoppy Hour” and Mother’s DayB For the summer, Second Selfbs tasting room will be open for extended hours Thursdays 5-8 p.m., Fridays 3-8 p.m., Saturdays 1-4 p.m., Sundays 1-4 p.m., and Mondays 6-8 p.m. Be sure to stop by on Friday for Second Selfbs new bHoppy Hourb from 3-5 p.m. with short tours including up to two pints. Your mom gets in free on Mother’s Day.B DetailsB

Saturday

Marietta Square May 13,11 a.m.-2 p.m. Marietta SquareB Food Tour - Mom’s Day!B Bring your mother and take a walking tour through historic Marietta Square. Special tastings from seven locally-owned restaurants and bakeries, as well as recommendations for nearby entertainment after the tour.B Details

The Cook’s Warehouse - MidtownB May 13, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.B Big Green Egg Cooking 102: Drink nb Dine Brunch Hands OnB Chef Joanne Wojcik and smokemaster Jeremy Garlington will teach a three-hour class showcasing the versatility of the Big Green Egg grill, just in time for summer. The class will feature a seasonal brunch menu of grilled dishes and toppings, including French toast, cold smoked salmon, brunch casserole and warm mixed fruit custard.B DetailsB

Wren’s NestB May, 13, 2017 11 a.m.-6 p.m.B Great Gatsby Lawn PartyB In these dark times, a little bit of escapism on a Saturday afternoon might be just what the doctor ordered. So turn off your phone, gear up with your best flapper dress and boater hat and head over to West Endbs historic Wrenbs Nest for a return to Roaring b20s style decadence. Dance to big band hits from bygone eras with an 11-piece orchestra, chow down on tasty eats, or hit the lawn for games of croquet, bocce and tug ob war. Hosted by NYC-based Dardanella, a traveling company specializing in experiential events from decades past, there will also be dance lessons, contests and vintage paper moon photo sets. DetailsB

Sunday

Twisted Soul Cookhouse & PoursB May 14, 2017 11 a.m.-4 p.m.B Mother’s Day Buffet BrunchB Enjoy a southern-style Mother’s Day brunch at Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours. The brunch menu will include seafood macaroni & cheese, vanilla bean waffles with bourbon maple syrup, a roast beef and turkey carving station, and other classic southern brunch dishes served in Twisted Soul’s unique style.B Details

The Cook’s Warehouse - MidtownB May 14, 1-4 p.m.B Motherbs Day Macarons Hands OnB Chef Renee Jackson will teach the class how to make classic French-style macarons, just in time for Mother’s Day. Recipes will include pistachio shells with pistachio buttercream, Girl Scout cookie mint shells with chocolate ganache, lavender shells with lavender-infused buttercream and maple shells with bacon jam filling.B Details

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