Pinewood's Guest Bartenders; Fish Fry at the Optimist

DECATUR—On Monday, May 27, the Pinewood Tippling Room's new guest bartender series kicks off. Find four or five special cocktails from a different guest bartender every Monday, starting with Tyler Nelson of Leon's Full Service. Eater Young Guns semi-finalist and head Pinewood bartender Julian Goglia also mentions "very strong service industry incentives." [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN— Celebrate year one at the Optimist on Saturday, May 25, with a fish fry and live music from Alabama Shakes keyboardist Ben Tanner. The fish fry is $15 a person and starts at 4 p.m. Details can be found here. [EaterWire]

DECATUR— No. 246 has launched a new call-ahead lunch menu, from which people can order over the phone so that their meal is ready when they arrive at the restaurant. The menu includes chicken parm sandwiches, wood-baked ziti, and salads. Call (678) 399-8246 for details or to place an order. [EaterWire]