Throughout March
Inman Park’s Amore e Amore is bringing the carnival vibe to life with “Under the Big Top” seasonal transformation in March. Stay tuned for menu offerings and circus-style entertainment announcements.
March means the return of Bubbles and Brews all month long. Grab your digital BrewPass and travel the “Cobb Ale Trail” to 15 breweries, distilleries, and wineries. To win giveaway prizes and check out merch, follow Instagram here.
Halidom Eatery is offering Girls Just Wanna Have Brunch every Sunday in March, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mimosa flights, live music, and a variety of brunch dishes are part of the lineup.
Le Petit Chef, a 3D dining experience featuring a tiny animated chef who “cooks” on diners’ plates is currently at Cassis Restaurant in the Grand Hyatt Buckhead through April. The pre-set menu features five courses, including vegetarian and kids menus. Through 3D mapping technology, your table transforms into a screen between courses where the tiny chef performs. Tickets range from $75 for kids to $175 for a grand tasting menu. Book here.
Events by date
On Saturday, March 8, El Ponce will host an International Women’s Day brunch featuring a three-course menu from Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours chef Deborah VanTrece and cocktails from James Beard nominee Kursten Berry and El Ponce owner Rosa Thurnher. The meal is served family-style and in a communal setting. Tickets are $85 per person.
The 10th annual Lady Locavores event and awards ceremony, celebrating women chefs, bartenders, farmers, and food purveyors from around metro Atlanta, takes place at The Goat Farm Arts Center this Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $75 and include food and drinks.
Celebrate International Women’s Day this Saturday at Brasserie Margot. Starting at 6:30 p.m., the “Margot meets Michter’s” four-course whiskey dinner will feature guided tastings, conversations about the role of women and whiskey, and French cuisine. Reservations can be made here.
The Sip & Swine BBQ Festival will return to Coolray Field in Lawrenceville on March 8 with over 100 competing teams. Barbecue categories include chicken, pork, ribs, and brisket. In addition to live music and craft vendors, proceeds will benefit Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter. Check out the full event schedule here.
Chef Donald Young from Michelin-rated Chicago restaurant Duck Sel will serve a 7-course meal at Taqueria del Sol on Howell Mill Road on March 10 (pictured). The event will kick off at various times, starting at 5:15 p.m. Beverages and a take-home memento are all a part of the experience. For more information and to reserve tickets visit here.
Interested in conscious capitalism? On March 13, Adam Beauchamp and Fenwick Broyard III of Creature Comforts Brewing will host a talk on balancing purpose and profit at Bold Monk Brewing Company, starting at 5 p.m. Enjoy brews, mingle, and grab tickets here.
3.14 is Pi Day, and Kennesaw’s Pochino Italy is offering BOGO pies throughout the day on March 14. The Italian restaurant uses pinsa, a Roman-style pizza dough, for each of its eight pizza combinations, ranging from Margherita to prosciutto to build-your-own options. Follow for more here.
Chai Pani Decatur is celebrating Holi and the restaurant’s 12th anniversary on March 14, starting at 5 p.m. In addition to regular dinner service, there will be Bollywood jams, a photo booth, live pani puri, henna, and Holi color throwing. Chef Sahar Siddiqi will also serve some throwback menu items and Chai Pani–themed ice cream sandwiches will be available from Butter & Cream. Check out more details here.
Buckhead’s NaanStop is also inviting the Atlanta community for a family-friendly Holi celebration on March 15, starting at 11 a.m. Enjoy a complimentary color toss, live DJ, kids’ crafts, and light Indian snacks. NaanStop’s full menu will also be available, including chicken tikka masala, naan, and samosas. Tickets are available here.
Giving Kitchen and Team Hidi return to Truist Park on March 16. Over 100 restaurants, bars, and partners will participate in this year’s fundraiser tasting event, including James Beard award-winning chefs and Michelin-recommended restaurants. To see the full lineup of participants, visit here. To view the full list of tickets, including VIP options, visit here.
Milton’s L’Antoinette is hosting a five-course Chateau de Saint Cosme Wine Dinner on March 19. Courses include a peppercorn duck breast, wild boar agnolotti, branzino, and grilled oysters. Tickets can be purchased here.
Vino and Thin Mints? Absolutely. There are two Girl Scout cookie and wine pairing events to look forward to this month – one on March 20 at Trilith Guesthouse and one on March 28 at Epicurean Atlanta. Featuring a unique five-course tasting led by Kelly Cornett of A Cork in the Road, expect a menu of Adventurefuls, Trefoils, Samoas, Tagalongs, and Thin Mints. Purchase Fayetteville tickets here, or Atlanta tickets here.
Ring in Nowruz, the Persian New Year, from March 20-23 with a Mahi Sabzi Polo special at Atlanta locations of Rumi’s Kitchen. Traditionally enjoyed the night before Nowruz to mark its beginning, this dish features pan-fried red snapper served with basmati rice infused with cilantro, parsley, fenugreek, and green onion.
Arnette’s Chop Shop will host its fifth annual Mother Shucker Oyster Festival on March 23. Expect a feast of raw, roasted, and stewed oysters – plus oyster sliders, gumbo, bloody Maria shooters with Mezcal, and more. Secure your tickets here.
Owens & Hull BBQ, the Georgia-born smokehouse from pitmasters Robert Owens and Bryan Hull, is paying homage to an Atlanta favorite with a Waffle House smoked sausage. Available from March 20-23 only, the mild breakfast-style sausage is stuffed with American cheese and smothered with hash browns from Waffle House. For more updates and details, follow Facebook here.
Following the Lamb Jam Happy Hour Tour in February, Atlanta chefs will showcase their lamb creations at the Lamb Jam Cookoff at the Trolley Barn on March 26. Attendees will have a chance to vote on their favorite dish, enjoy live music, and purchase exclusive swag. For tickets, visit here. A portion of the proceeds from each event will support World Central Kitchen.
Also on March 26, Chichería Mexican Kitchen is offering a four-course gluten-free Mexican Wine Dinner hosted by chef Juan Hormiga and paired selections from L.A. Cetto Winery. Tickets can be purchased here.
Celebrate National Paella Day on March 27 at Buckhead and Decatur locations of The Iberian Pig. The “paella party for 2” includes a free bottle of Más Así wine (choice of red, white, or rosé), plus a paella featuring bomba rice, chicken, Argentinian red shrimp, chorizo, and seasonal vegetables.
St. Patrick’s Day
Stop by Superica at Avalon in Alpharetta to enjoy a special pop-up from their soon-to-be neighbor, NFA Burger. Beginning at 11 a.m., the restaurant will feature the Billy’s classic – a double smash burger with American cheese, pickles, mustard, and “sassy” sauce – until supplies run out.
Atlantic Station’s Azotea Cantina and Atlanta locations of Tacos & Tequila will be celebrating, starting March 14, with green draft beer, gold shots with food-safe glitter, and green tea shots.
The Colonnade is featuring corned beef and cabbage throughout the day on March 17 while supplies last.
