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On Jan. 13, Tio Lucho’s in Poncey-Highland is hosting “Dine for Daniel,” a community fundraiser to support Chef Daniel Londoño of Little Tokyo in Alpharetta, who underwent emergency brain surgery in December. The buffet-style dinner, organized by Chef Arnaldo Castillo of Tio Lucho’s and Chef Mikiel Arnold of The Freaking Incan and The Flippin Chicken, features contributions from multiple Atlanta restaurants including Kamayan, Gigi’s Italian Kitchen, Breaker Breaker, and others. The event will donate 100 percent of ticket proceeds to Londoño’s medical expenses and recovery through his GoFundMe campaign. Tickets can be purchased here.
Kinship Butcher & Sundry is partnering with Nate Ready, founder and winemaker of Hiyu Wine Farm, on Tues., Jan. 14 for a collaboration dinner. The six-course meal will be paired with seven winery selections. You can direct your reservation inquiries here.
Bangkok Thai is celebrating its 48th anniversary Jan. 17-19. Located in Midtown’s Ansley Square Shopping Center, the restaurant will feature signature cocktails for Bangkok Thai insiders and 20 percent off select specialty entrées, including Chef Pattie Lawlertratana’s Choo Chee Salmon Curry. For more updates follow on Instagram here.
Marcus Bar & Grille in O4W will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., from Jan. 14-20 with a featured dinner dish and holiday brunch service. During dinner, the menu will guide guests along the global path MLK once traveled, spotlighting specialties like fish curry, jollof rice, collards, and more.
Distillery of Modern Art in Chamblee launched a winter dinner series featuring emerging local chefs, with events spanning global cuisines from German and Georgian vegan feasts to a Southern Italian Valentine’s Day dinner. Click here for more information.
On Jan.19, Cooks & Soldiers on Howell Mill Road will pay homage to its Basque namesake by hosting its annual Tamborrada celebration, starting at 1 p.m. Expect Basque specialties and libations. Reservations can be made here.
Fairway Social in Fayetteville is ready to celebrate the CFP Championships on Mon., Jan. 20. Find out more details about how to book a bay and a tailgate party package here.
Kevin Gillespie’s critically acclaimed restaurant Nàdair is hosting its first Burns Night Supper on Jan. 25. The Scottish-influenced restaurant will offer two seatings and feature a four-course menu, including cullen skink, wild Scottish hare terrine, haggis pie, and winter spice cranachan. In partnership with Arís Theatre, the evening will include poetry readings, live music, and dancing between courses to celebrate Scottish poet Robert Burns. Stay tuned for more updates and reservation details here.
In the mood for some Glow Pickleball? Every Friday night, starting at 6:30 p.m., players will get the chance to transform their game while enjoying food and beverages at Buford’s Pickle and Social. Reservations can be made here.