Family-Style Suppers; Chili Cookoff; More

DECATUR - No. 246 is now offering four-course family-style suppers served every Monday through Thursday for $18 per adult and $6 per child. The menu includes toast with local roasted sweet peppers, local basil, shaved heirloom garlic, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt; local greens with house-dried oregano vinaigrette, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, shaved local red onions and feta; and a choice of pasta dishes (one per person); as well as shared zeppoles for dessert. [EaterWire]

BROOKHAVEN - The 2nd annual Brookhaven Chili Cookoff is September 22 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with tastings from noon to 3 p.m.. Held at 2740 Apple Valley Road, near the Brookhaven Self Storage not far from the MARTA station, this free event features live music, beer and four categories of winners: Chili Restaurants, Chili Amateurs, Most Spirited and People's Choice. Sign up to participate at www.brookhavenchilicookoff.com. [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN - Tickets are now on sale for The Big Grill: Grills Gone Wild block party, hosted by Ford Fry, on October 5. Yacht Rock Schrooner will be playing and grillmasters around the city will cook up serious eats. Tickets cost $60 to $75 and include Taste of Atlanta admission. [EaterWire]