Atlanta food events: Meals on Wheels Iron Chef Competition, Second Self Anniversary party, and more

? Wine dinner? Beer tasting? Cooking class? Let us know. Create a CL account and submit your Food and Drink happs here.
?
? Monday
?
? The Cook’s Warehouse — East Cobb Mon., Sept. 28, 7-9 p.m. Simple Abundance Cooking Class with Chef Linda Harrel of Cibo e Beve Learn how to create a variety of Italian zuppas including Tuscan kale and bean soup, pappa al pomodoro, and a smoked sweet potato soup. The event will also include wine tastings and door prizes. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Details
?
? Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party Mon., Sept. 28, 7-9:30 p.m. A Taste of India The quirky Candler Park tea house will serve up an authentic Indian dinner during its monthly event benefiting the Learning Tea’s life scholarship program for impoverished young women in India. Through donations, proceeds from its Darjeeling tea sales, and these monthly dinners, the Learning Tea is able to provide housing, tuition, food, clothing, medical benefits, and more. Details
?
? Community Smith Movie Mondays, 8:30-11 p.m. Continues through Sept. 28  Movie Mondays in the Garden The last installment of Community Smith’s rooftop movie screenings. The final movie will be Dirty Dancing. Details

????Tuesday
?
? Gunshow Tues., Sept. 29, 6-9 p.m. and Wed., Sept. 30, 6-9 p.m. Hired Guns: Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois Head to Gunshow for the second-to-last Hired Guns event of the year featuring New York’s Jean-Paul Bourgeois. Executive chef at Blue Smoke and Porchlight, Bourgeois will bring his Louisiana roots and flavor into Gunshow’s kitchen alongside chefs Joey Ward and Kevin Gillespie. Seats will go quickly, so call ahead for reservations. Details
?
? The Cook’s Warehouse — Decatur Tues., Sept. 29, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Middle Eastern Vegetarian Supper During this cooking class, chef Naina will show you how to make spiced butternut squash dip, eggplant cheesecake; spinach, red onion, and date salad; and a fruit and nut crostata. Details
?
? Wednesday
?
? The Cook’s Warehouse — Decatur Wed., Sept. 30, 6:30-9:30 p.m. How to Throw A Dinner Party Like a Pro Channel your inner Martha Stewart as Chef Julia teaches how to do everything from cooking go-to recipes to selecting flowers and dressing the table. Your finished menu will include Green Goddess dip with crudité, muhamarra dip with pita chips, braid chicken, fall veggie terrine, braised chicken, ratatouille, and more. Details
?
? Meals on Wheels Atlanta Wed., Sept. 30, 7-10 p.m. Iron Chef Competition Meals On Wheels Atlanta’s Young Professional Board is hosting the first annual Iron Chef Competition in MOWA’s newly-renovated kitchen. The competition will consist of three chefs creating an appetizer, entree, and dessert with products from the Peachtree Road Farmer’s Market and Springer Mountain Chicken. Details
?
? Saturday

? Atlantic Station Sat., Oct. 3, 12-6 p.m. Das Best Oktoberfest Celebrate Oktoberfest with more than 100 beers from all over the world including local and domestic favorites. Enjoy live music by German-style oompah and polka bands and a la carte brats and other sausages. Down a few, then enter the Biggest Beer Belly Competition or show off your guns in the Stein Holding Contest. Details
?
? Second Self Beer Company Sat., Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-4 p.m. Second Self’s First Anniversary Second Self is celebrating its first birthday with a party in two shifts. During each shift in the Tasting Room, Second Self will pour 16 brews from the past year, including three variations of the Molè Porter. Pine Street Market’s chef Rusty Bowers will be grilling bites to pair with brews. Great Atlanta Beer Fest guests can show their tickets at Second Self’s door for $5 off anniversary party admission. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild. Details
?
Sunday
?
?The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill Sun., Oct. 4, 1 p.m. Fifth Anniversary Bash The Buckhead beach house will be serving up its signature gourmet seafood, plus live entertainment and drink specials including $5 glasses of prosecco and house wines, $5 specialty anniversary cocktails, and beer specials. On the big day, boogie down to the rock, pop, and soul stylings of Anthony Crane and electrifying rock ‘n’ roll tunes from Garrison Blagg Band. Details