Atlanta weekend food events, May 23-25

• Jeoff Davis
• Brew at the Zoo offers a unique evening of beer and wine tasting in an environment full of exotic animals.

Wine dinner? Beer tasting? Cooking Class? Let us know. Send your Food and Drink happs to foodanddrink at creativeloafing.com.

Friday

The Melting Pot May 23-25, 4-11 p.m., Graduation Calls for a Celebration at the Melting Pot Graduation calls for a celebration at the Melting Pot. Dessert will be complimentary for all graduating students. Between Friday, May 23 and Sunday, May 25, when a graduate wears their cap and gown and the entire party orders an entrée, the Melting Pot will provide a complimentary chocolate dessert for the table. The graduate at the table will receive a $25 coupon for their next visit between July 1 and September 30. Details

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Saturday

Holeman and Finch Public House Sat., May 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Academy of Bartending: Tiki- Beach Classics Gone from a Bygone Era During this installment of the Academy of Bartending, learn about the history and evolution of Tiki drinks to kickstart summer. Guests will sample exotically themed cocktails and enjoy a Polynesian inspired lunch from the Holeman and Finch culinary team. Details

Freedom Park Sat., May 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., March Against Monsanto March Against Monsanto is an organization that supports local agriculture, the environment, and organic food production while exposing cronyism between big business and the government and bringing accountability to those responsible for corruption in the food industry. Join Atlanta food activists on May 24 as they march for transparency and GMO labeling in Georgia. Details

SweetWater Brewery Sat., May 24, 12-8 p.m., Southern Beer Tours: Brewey & Baseball Tour This event starts at SweetWater Brewery with a two-hour pre game, including six tastings and a brewery tour. Next head to Turner Field to tailgate and watch the Braves play the Colorado Rockies. General admission to the game is included in higher priced ticket. The tailgate includes a Chick-Fil-A sandwich, a side, and 2 drink tickets for local craft canned beer (Sweetwater, Red Hare, and Terrapin). Round trip transportation on a luxury charter bus is included. We will pickup and return to Lindbergh City Center. Guests may bring a soft-sided cooler up to 14x14x14 with you. No glass. Game tickets can be upgraded at cost difference. Must be 21 and older. Details

Zoo Atlanta Sat., May 24, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Brew at the Zoo Head over to Zoo Atlanta for an evening of beer and wine tastings set against the backdrop of exotic plants and animals. In addition to booze, there will be live music courtesy of Moby Dick. A ticket gets unlimited sampling of a variety of beers and wines, personal encounters with the animals, and free train and carousel rides around the zoo. Details

Sunday

Sur la Table Sun., May 25, 5-7 p.m., Date Night: Spring in Tuscany Invite a date for this dinner in Tuscany class. Instructor Alicia Fowler from Sur la Table will use simple ingredients and preparations to create bold flavors. Learn tips for creating perfectly grilled chicken and easy, homemade vinaigrettes and sauces. End on a sweet note by learning to prepare a lemon tart. During this course, discover how to create authentic Tuscan cuisine. Reserve online or by phone. Must be 18 or older. Details