Hogtoberfest; Alon's Open House; More

DECATUR— The Pinewood Tippling Room is now serving lunch from noon to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Options include PB&J on white bread, turkey meatloaf, chicken and Andouille gumbo, and Caesar salad. [EaterWire]

VININGS— South City Kitchen Vinings is celebrating Hogtoberfest with a special menu served October 11 through October 20. Think potato dumplings with watercress, goat cheese and bacon gravy; ham steak with figs, sweet potatoes and red eye jus; and chili-cheese pork puffs. [EaterWire]

PERIMETER & VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND— Alon's Bakery and Market is having an open house October 20. From 8 a.m. to noon, guests can watch owner Alon Balshan bake flatbread and focaccia and sample his creations. From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., guests can watch and sample as he makes baguettes at the Va-Hi location. Tickets are free but you must RSVP. [EaterWire]