Atlanta weekend food events Sept. 19-21

• James Camp
• H. Harper Station gets excited about pumpkin ale this Sun., Sept. 21

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Friday

Loews Atlanta Hotel Fri., Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m. Belgian Beer Dinner Loews executive chef, Olivier Gaupin, offers up curried mussel soup, Georgia beef tartar, and Belgian chocolate beignets to compliment crisp Belgian ales in this five course beer dinner. Details

Varuni Napoli Fri., Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m. Music Midtown Special Luca Varuni, owner of Varuni Napoli and master pizza maker, invites hungry concert goers in for a pizza and a pint this weekend. Sweetwater draughts will be served up alongside a specialty pizza made with authentic Italian ingredients. Details

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Saturday

Wild Heaven Craft Brewery Sat., Sept. 20, 12-5 p.m. Three Brewery Walking Tour Witness firsthand Decatur’s thriving beer scene with this walking tour. Wild Heaven, Three Taverns, and Blue Tarp breweries will all open their doors for touring and sampling. Shuttles will be provided in case of bad weather so this event is rain or shine. Details

Sweet Auburn BBQ Sat., Sept. 20, 11 a.m. Sweet Auburn BBQ Luau To those who can’t get enough of summer barbecues, Sweet Auburn BBQ offers to finally sate that appetite on the last Saturday of summer. A full-on BBQ buffet will be stocked with Hawaiian themed fare, the bar will have special cocktails, and a DJ will keep tunes pumping all night. Details

Steel Restaurant & Lounge Sat., Sept. 20, 4-6 p.m. Sushi 101 Ever wonder how to make sushi at home? Avoid a potential disaster with this hands-on cooking class. The sushi chef’s at Steel will reveal the tricks of the trade and send you home with your own DIY sushi kit and recipe book. Details

Georgia Organics Sat., Sept. 20, 1-3 p.m. Beekeeping Basics Keeping a garden can be hard work, so why not draft the help of hundreds of little pollinators? Learn the basics of beekeeping and get honey without the sting at this entry level class. Details

Woodfire Grill Sat., Sept. 20, 5:30-11 p.m 12th Anniversary Celebration Executive chef Matthew Weinstein has created seven course tasting menu to celebrate the 12th year of business, and sixth year of ownership by Nicolas Quinones. A vegetarian, a pescatarian, and an al a carte menu will also be available. Details

Red Brick Brewing Sept. 20-27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Red Brick Brewing’s 21st Anniversary Red Brick will kick off their week-long birthday celebration, unveiling their 21st anniversary rum barrel-aged dark sasion to guests during a tour of their brewery this Saturday.Details

Sunday

H. Harper Station Sun., Sept. 21, 12:30-3 p.m Fall Equinox Beer Brunch This Sunday will be the last of the summer, and with autumn around the corner, diners are awaiting the return of seasonal favorites like the mighty pumpkin. This boozy brunch will feature an exclusive brunch menu paired with Terrapin’s Pumpkinfest Ale. Details

Farmer D Organics Sun., Sept. 21, 1-3 p.m. WINTER COVER CROPS & GREEN MANURES FOR THE GARDEN As the weather gets colder it is time to start thinking about winterizing those crops to give them the best start for next season. Local Homesteader Joey Zeigler of Zeigler Homestead Services will teach guests about cover crops and the use of environmentally friendly manures. Details

Taquiera del Sol Sun., Sept. 21, 5-9 p.m. Foxeria del Sol Hatch Chile Fest Fox Bros and Taqueira del Sol will join forces to celebrate their mutual love for New Mexico’s Hatch Chiles and to benefit Hogs for The Cause, a nonprofit helps fund surgery for those who suffer from pediatric brain cancer. The festival will be a block party with tents and a variety of foods. Details