Giving Kitchen has appointed Allison Padilla-Goodman as its first chief executive officer. A James Beard Foundation award-winning nonprofit, Giving Kitchen provides financial assistance and community resources to food service workers in times of crisis.
Atlanta Cocktail Week runs from Aug.19-Aug. 25. For a list of participating restaurants and to purchase a pass visit here.
Dim Sum + Southern Barbecue = yes! Sweet Auburn Barbecue and Soupbelly are joining forces on Aug. 27 to feature a pop-up menu with fusions like sticky and brisket fried rice, turnip cake, har gow and siu mai dumplings, and more. The event kicks off at 5 p.m., and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more updates follow the Sweet Auburn Barbecue Instagram page here.
Starting Aug. 21, Arnette’s Chop Shop in Atlanta will host a weekly Wednesday night event called “Mix it Up” Ladies. Featuring a DJ, cocktail specials, and a curated bar menu, grab your gal pals for an evening of celebration and bites.
Jeni’s Ice Creams has teamed up with streetwear brand The Hundredsto launch a new ice cream flavor called Bastani Sonnati – a combination of saffron and rose water with the crunch of pistachios. While the limited-edition t-shirts honoring the partnership are sold out, you can still listen to the “Ben for Jeni’s” playlist here.
After closing at Avalon in Alpharetta at the end of 2023, Bocado will return to the Metro Atlanta dining scene in September at Powers Ferry Village in Sandy Springs.
Mellow Mushroom is coming to Grant Park this fall. The Beltline location will feature a model that is unique from existing restaurants, including hand-painted murals and quick counter-service ordering.
Looking for some late summer or early fall celebration dinners? Here are a few to check out:
- Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails in Milton is celebrating its 18th anniversary with a special prix-fare event inspired by its original 2006 lineup. AJ Jones, the new executive chef, will serve the menu from Aug. 16-18. Reservations can be made here.
- Alpharetta’s Roaring Social is hosting a five-course wine dinner on Tues., Aug. 20. See the menu and purchase tickets here.
- Capolinea is featuring a Traditions of Tuscany Wine Dinner on Wed., Aug. 21. The four-course meal will also spotlight several surprises curated by Chefs Jeuel Ortiz and Daniella Lea Rada.
- Ray’s at Killer Creek has a new summer three-course menu with highlights like a peach and burrata salad, apple chutney pork chops, and fried cod with mojo verde. Click here to make reservations at OpenTable.
- Indulge, a three-night dinner series featuring chefs Deborah VanTrece, Duane Nutter, Terry Koval, Arnaldo Castillo, Mia Orino, and Jared Hucks, will kick off at 103 West on Sept. 22 and run through Sept. 24. Tickets for the inaugural dinner series, hosted by Atlanta Magazine, can be purchased here.