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EAST ATLANTA— Octopus Bar's Angus Brown is leaving Atlanta for Vietnam in January, so along with some friends, he's throwing a blowout eight-course farewell dinner to say goodbye. Get the details on the $100 meal, which includes chocolates from Sugar-Coated Radical's Taria Camerino, wine pairings by O Bar's Dan Sheel, and sashimi from Nhan Le right here. Tickets can be purchased online as well. [EaterWire]
VIRGINIA HIGHLAND— Join Murphy's in their annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony this evening at 6:30 p.m. There will be free hot chocolate and cookies as well as carols from the Georgia Boy Choir. Call (404) 872-0904 for details. [EaterWire]
EAST ATLANTA— The second annual holiday cookie swap at Urban Cannibals will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 9. Bring cookies and a container to use for bringing home more treats. [EaterWire]