Thursday, July 15, 2010
Events Atlanta weekend food events, July 16-18
Posted by Emma Harger on Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 7:28 PM
Cool off with free ice cream and check out other food events this weekend.Eleven, Fri., July 16: Jeremy Little, cheese maker at Sweet Grass Dairy and Cheese, and American Cheeses author Clark Wolf host a night of cheese tastings along with Eleven’s normal menu. Reservations required. $50. 6:30 p.m. 1065 Peachtree St. 404-745-5745. www.loewshotels.com.
Wildfire, Fri., July 16: Wildfire teams up with Persimmon Creek Vineyards and Dunwoody Green Market for a three-course meal featuring homegrown fare and Georgia wines. Mary Ann Hardman from Persimmon Creek will be a guest speaker. Reservations required. $55. Reception at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. 94 Perimeter Center. 770-730-9080. www.wildfirerestaurant.com.
Cook’s Warehouse Decatur, Sat., July 17: Totally Thai teaches students how to balance the five fundamental flavors of Thai food (hot, sour, sweet, salty and bitter) in dishes like basil rolls, duck breast and sticky rice with mango. Includes shopping tips for finding the Thai ingredients in stores. Reservations required. $75. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 180 West Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-377-4005. www.cookswarehouse.com.
Rosa Mexicano, Sat., July 17: Part of the Festival de Helados, Executive Chef Joyce Brandes hosts a free cooking demonstration. Guests can enter a raffle to win an ice cream maker. Reservations required. 10 a.m. 245 18th St. 404-347-4090. www.rosamexicano.com.
East Lake Farmers Market, Sat., July 17: The new Cooking Channel brings their national ice cream truck tour to Atlanta. Free treats from Jake’s Ice Cream will be available and Everyday Exotic host Roger Mooking will help hand out the ice cream. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Hosea Williams Drive and 2nd Ave. 404-428-8017. www.elfmarket.org.
Blackstock Vineyards, Sat., July 17: Release party celebrates the release of six new wine varieties, including a dry Reserve Touriga. Reservations required. Wine Club members get free admission. Membership can be attained on-site by purchasing a case of Blackstock wine. Nonmember admission $15. 4:30-6 p.m. 5400 Town Creek Road, Dahlonega. 706-219-2789. www.bsvw.com.
Blackstock Vineyards, Sat., July 17: First summer season wine dinner features four courses paired with Blackstock wines, including new releases and previously unreleased ones. $65. 7 p.m. 5400 Town Creek Road, Dahlonega. 706-219-2789. www.bsvw.com.
Cook’s Warehouse Brookhaven, Sat., July 17: Wines for Summer Sipping has tastings of grilled summer foods and wines that work well together. Reservations required. $65. 7-9 p.m. 4062 Peachtree Road. 404-949-9945. www.cookswarehouse.com.
Progressive Dinner Bicycle Tour, Sat., July 17: Bike tour visits The Porter, Wisteria and The Urban Oasis for a good meal and a dash of exercise. Price includes bike and helmet. If drinking, please limit to 2 drinks during the event. Meet at garage between Georgian Terrace and Indigo Hotels. $75. 4-8 p.m. 659 Peachtree St. www.biketoursatl.com.
Persimmon Creek Vineyards, Sat., July 17: Chef and author Virginia Willis creates a special Bastille Day hors d’oeuvres menu combining French and Southern traditions. $95. 7 p.m. 81 Vineyard Lane, Clayton. 706-212-7380. www.persimmoncreekwine.com.
Rosebud, Sun., July 18: Slow Food and Rosebud team up for Slowbud, featuring a family-style picnic dinner with local favorites and a signature cocktail. After the dinner, stick around for an outdoor screening of a food documentary TBD. Reservations required. $38. 7:30 p.m. 1397 N. Highland Ave. 404-347-9747. www.rosebudatlanta.com.
Cook’s Warehouse Midtown, Sun., July 18: Learn how to create “topsy turvy cakes” with angular layers and unique designs in a hands-on class. Reservations required. $65. 1-4 p.m. 1544 Piedmont Road. 404-815-4993. www.cookswarehouse.com.
Bakeshop, Sun., July 18: Homemade all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast featuring pancakes and fresh fruit. $10. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 903 Peachtree St. 404-892-9322. www.bakeshopatl.com.
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