Lunch Specials at Bangkok Thyme, Terrapin and Sweet Grass Team Up and More

SANDY SPRINGS – Bangkok Thyme has added new lunch specials to its menu, including an $8.50 meal guaranteed served in 58 minutes or less. Considering it's comprised of a Thai coconut soup or salad with Thai dressing, plus cucumber salad, pad Thai, sushi, edamame and jasmine rice, it's possible that could be considered quick. [EaterWire]

ATHENS – Terrapin Beer Co. and Sweet Grass Dairy have teamed up in a local business alliance of sorts, and beer-washed cheeses are the expected outcome. For now, those interested will have to make do with a 'Terrapin Takeover' event at Sweet Grass Dairy's Thomasville cheese shop April 21. [EaterWire]

BROOKHAVEN – Valenza is hosting a patio party April 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For $20, attendees get beer, wine and small bites on the grill while listening to live music by Gross, Hill & Callahan. [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN – Tonight Suvir Saran, Bravo chef and owner of Devi Restaurant in New York City, will teach a cooking class at The Cook's Warehouse in Ansley Mall from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost to attend is $60.