Atlanta food events: Feb. 4-10: Chocolate and port pairing, Chinese New Year parties, Mardi Gras celebrations, and more

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• Welcome the Chinese New Year of the Snake at the Mandarin Oriental

Cook’s Warehouse Mon., Feb. 4, 7 & 9 p.m. Simple Abundance Cooking Class with Chef Tina Aleandri The “Chopped” finalist and executive chef of Noche-Vinings will share some of her winning cooking skills. Entrance $55. Details

Hobnob Neighborhood Tavern Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Pre-Valentine Chocolate and Beer Tasting Four courses of specially prepared chocolate food-tasting designed by Executive Chef Brett Ring will be served with four complementary beers. Details

STATS Thu., Feb. 7, 5 p.m. For the Love of Soukle If you have a love for networking and growing your social circles, join Soukle, which will engage in a networking and social hour on February 7 at STATS in downtown Atlanta. Details

The Mercantile Thu., Feb. 7, 6 p.m. Port and Chocolate Tasting The Mercantile hosts chocolatier Amy Stankus, founder of the Westside’s new chocolate boutique Chocolate South, as she presents her work. Plus, there will be tastings of port to pair with each chocolate. Details

Mandarin Oriental Thu., Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m. Authentic Chinese New Year Celebration Guests will enjoy a lively reception with festive Chinese delicacies, lion dance performances, Asian ribbon dancers, and live snake demonstrations in the hotel’s Oriental Ballroom. Tickets $50. Details

Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Smyrna Thurs., Feb. 8-Tues., Feb. 12 Oyster and Mardi Gras Festival Beginning Friday, February 8 and running through Tuesday, February 12, Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Smyrna is hosting its second annual Oyster and Mardi Gras festival, featuring live music, New Orleans-style fare and beer specials, contests, and more. Details