Atlanta food events, Oct. 18-25

• georgia shakespeare
• Brew and Shrew, a great combination to celebrate the Fall season!

Ray’s on the River, Mon., Oct. 18: Wine dinner featuring four different Trimbach wines and food such as a Miso Glazed Sea Bass and Seared Venison. $85. 7 p.m. 6700 Powers Ferry Road. 770-952-4209. www.raysrestaurants.com.

Ecco, Tues., Oct. 19: Family-style wine dinner celebrating Saintsbury pinor noir. Perrine’s Wine Shop will also be on-hand to take orders of Saintsbury pinot noirs. Seating is limited. $60. 6:30 p.m. 40 7th St. 404-347-9555. www.ecco-atlanta.com.

The Porter Beer Bar, Tues., Oct. 19: Beer class featuring Oak Aged Beers. $20 for six beers. 7:30 p.m. 1156 Euclid Ave. 404-223-0393. www.theporterbeerbar.com.

Woodfire Grill, Wed., Oct. 20: Sonoma County’s Hirsch Vineyards wine dinner featuring Pinot Noir and five courses. David Hirsch of Hirsch Vineyards will also be in attendance. $160. 6:30 p.m. 1782 Cheshire Bridge Road. 404-347-9055. www.woodfiregrill.com.

Marietta Wine Market, Wed., Oct. 20: Event featuring sparkling wines and dessert wines served with cheeses and selected desserts. Charity donations accepted. 5-7 p.m. 18 Powder Springs St. 770-919-1574. www.mariettawinemarket.com.

Candler Park Fall Fest, Sat., Oct. 23-Sun., Oct. 24: Halloween festivities, live music, an artists’ market and almost a dozen gourmet food trucks and mobile units. Some of these food vendors include Yumbii, Souper Jenny, The Pickle, Cameli’s, and more. For a full overview of the festival, visit www.candlerpark.org/fallfest.

The Corner Pub, Sat., Oct. 23: Sixth Annual Buttapalooza featuring pork butt. Judging begins at 4 p.m. Free sampling of entries immediately follows. Event also includes Magic Hat Beer specials and a raffle for the Magic Hat Beach Cruiser Bicycle. Proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fund. 627 East College Ave. 404-377-0603. www.pubalicious.com.

Chinese Southern Belle, Sat., Oct. 23: Chili cook-off at the Dunwoody Music Festival featuring Margaret’s Chinese Chili Spaghetti. Judging is at noon. Event features live music and food. Tickets range from $10-$50. 10 a.m.-Sundown. 4770 North Peachtree Road. 404-494-0088. www.chinesesouthernbelle.com.

Doctoberfest, Sat., Oct. 23: Craft beer festival featuring live music, beer tastings, brewing demos and more. Tickets range from $5-$40. 1-6 p.m. Downtown Griffin. www.dochollidaybeerfest.com.

Bone Garden Cantina, Sat., Oct. 23: mixologist Mike Cook teaches the art of drinking tequila. Tequila tasting includes six premium tequilas and a selection of food pairings from the Bone Garden menu. $30. 3 p.m. 1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. 404-418-9072. www.bonegardencantina.com.

The Cook’s Warehouse - Brookhaven, Mon. Oct. 25: Cooking class featuring Chef and cookbook author Sara Moulton. Guests will learn how to make dishes such as Scarmbled Egg and Smoked Salmon Crepes, Chicken Potpie Soup and more. Price of the class includes one copy of the book, Sara Moulton’s Everyday Family Dinners. $85. 7-9 p.m. 4062 Peachtree Road. 404-949-9547. www.cookswarehouse.com.

Simple Abundance Cooking Class, Mon., Oct. 25: Chef Kell of Goin’ Coastal is hosting this month’s cooking class at the Cook’s Warehouse — Midtown/Ansley Mall. Event also includes wine tastings sponsored by National Distributors and a chance to win door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods, and Cabot Cheese. $55. 7-9 p.m. 1544 Piedmont Road. 404.892-FEED ext. 1444. www.ACFB.org.

Woodfire Grill, Mon. Oct, 25: Taming of the Brew beer dinner featuring a four course meal paired with beers and the play Taming of the Shrew performed by Georgia Shakespeare. 100 seats available. $100 per person, all inclusive. ($50 is tax deductable to support The Odyssey: A Journey Home). 7 p.m. 1782 Cheshire Bridge Road. 404-264-0020.
www.gashakespeare.org.