Atlanta food events: June 18-24: Bacon eating and margarita chugging contest, wine speed dating, and more

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RA Sushi Mon, June 18- Sun., June 24, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. International Sushi Day Celebrate International Sushi day with RA Sushi. In honor of the special day, anyone who “likes” RA Sushi on Facebook can print out a special coupon good for a complimentary Tootsy Maki. Details

BLT Steak Atlanta Mon., June 18, 5:30-10 p.m. Boucherie Dinner Series featuring Fish During their Boucherie Dinner Series the restaurant will return monthly to feature a different meats during dinner hours. From June to October BLT will be featuring beef, fish, fowl, venison and pork in a signature dish created by chef Cyrille Holota. Wine pairings by sommelier Dorine Buche are available for an additional $25. Details

Genki Sushi and Noodles Mon., June 18- Sun., June 24, 7 p.m. Week-long Anniversary Celebration The anniversary week will kick off with the debut of Genki’s brand new Sushi Rolling Class and will continue with exclusive parties, a special evening of sake and food pairings, and weeklong drink specials.Details

Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria Mon., June 18, 8:30 p.m. Pizza Making Class Become a pizza pro at Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria! Join us for an interactive pizza making class led by Max’s talented team of “pizzaiolos” who will guide you through a culinary journey covering the history of pizza, dough stretching and tossing techniques, ingredient selection and insight on the legendary coal burning process. Details

Woodfire Grill Thurs., June 21, 6 p.m. June Wine Tatsing- Burgundian Pinot Noir Woodfire Grill is offering wine tastings chosen by wine director Nicolas Quinones and sommelier Catherine Hatch. Tastings will be concurrent with seated dinner service. June’s Wine Tasting will feature Burgundian Pinot Noir. Reservations are required; please mention the wine tasting when booking. Details

The Albert Thurs., June 21, 6 p.m. Steak and Scotch Resident scotch guru, Tod Terranova, will share his knowledge about scotch and bourbon while guests enjoy a thick, juicy 16 oz. steak cooked to perfection. Details

Ziba’s Restaurant & Wine Bar Thurs., June 21, 7:30-9 p.m. Wine Dating in Atlanta Bring your love and knowledge of wine to Ziba’s Restaurant and Wine Bar to do a little wine speed dating. The wine dating concept is similar to speed dating but revolves around wine. You’ll be meeting with a group of six individuals (3 men and 3 women), including yourself, that will be having a short wine tasting. Details