JCT Bar Sliders Raise Funds; ESS Benefit Dinner; More

WESTSIDE: Tonight, JCT. Bar together with Betty and Billy Hulse, the makers of Cobbie's Sauce, will raise funds for the Shepherd Center—throughout the evening, the proceeds from all pork sliders with Cobbie's Sauce (three sliders for $9) will be donated to the Center. [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN: On Sunday, Empire State South will host a six-course "sous chef's dinner" to benefit Wholesome Wave Georgia. The cost is $125, with a whopping 75% of proceeds going to Wholesome Wave. For more info, click here. [EaterWire]

Also in MIDTOWN this Sunday, Spice Market will celebrate Chinese New Year with free snacks at the bar; a $28 four-course tasting menu; beer and cocktail specials; and fortune cookies with discounts for future visits. Also, decorations. [EaterWire]

MORNINGSIDE/VAHI: Underground supper club PushStart Kitchen honors the winter doldrums with (what else?) a dinner party in an undisclosed location (specially crafted table and all). More details on the two seatings (one Friday and one Saturday) here. [EaterWire]

Another two events in MORNINGSIDE/VAHI: Neighborhood spot Rosebud will have a Chinese New Year celebration on Monday. Then, on Tuesday, chef Ron Eyester will rehearse a Beatles-inspired menu for his upcoming James Beard House visit by offering the meal to guests here in Atlanta. More on both events here. [EaterWire]