Spaghetti Night; Da Beards; Battling Burgers; Hatch Chiles

DECATUR: No. 246 will launch Monday night Spaghetti Suppers starting August 1st. For $24, diners will receive a local market salad, a choice from three different spaghetti dishes - such as spaghetti with meatballs, clams, or carbonara - garlic bread, and dessert. [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN: Taste of Atlanta is co-hosting a James Beard Celebrity Chef dinner the weekend of August 12th at The Four Seasons Hotel. Friday is a cocktail party with pairings from local bartenders. Saturday is a 3-course meal prepared by Robert Gerstenecker of The Four Seasons, Edward Lee of 610 Magnolia in Louisville, KY and James Lewis of Bettola in Birmingham, AL. Get your tickets at: www.celebritycheftour.com. [EaterWire]

WESTSIDE: It's Hatch chile season. The Chiles with a cult following are only in season from mid-August through late September. Taqueria del Sol, which has an equally strong cult following, is celebrating the chiles with its annual event and a special menu on September 11th. Tickets available here. [EaterWire]

VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND: The Battle of the Burgers is back for a second year. The event is taking place on October 1st and if last year was any indication of the projected turn-out, you should buy tickets now. More information and tickets: www.battleoftheburgers.com. [EaterWire]

[Photo courtesy of Taqueria del Sol]