Makan Ramen Fest; Ted's Expansion; Highland Restaurant Week

DECATUR — Makan is hosting Atlanta Ramen Festival on Monday, October 20. Beginning at 5 p.m., chefs from several Atlanta restaurants will serve up their personal interpretations of ramen, with noodles donated from Sun Noodle, maker of America's best ramen noodle, and beer from Three Taverns. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat fest are $20 until October 13 and $25 after, and all proceeds go to The Giving Kitchen. Participating restaurants aside from Makan are: Victory Sandwich Bar, Paper Plane, The Lawrence, St. Cecilia, Mibo Ramen, Kimball House, Chai Pani, and Alma Cocina. Take a look at the complete details. [EaterWire]

ALPHARETTA — Ted's Montana Grill will officially open its next Atlanta-area outpost along with the Avalon mixed-use development on October 30. The 4,600-square-foot restaurant will seat 135 guests, with room for another 30 diners on the patio. It will be the 13th Ted's in the metro area. [EaterWire]

THE HIGHLANDS — The inaugural Highland Restaurant Week will run from October 18 through October 25 in Morningside, Poncey-Highlands, and Virginia-Highland. Throughout the week, a variety of participating restaurants will offer prix fixe menus ranging for $15, $25, and/or $35, including brunch, lunch, and/or dinner options. For more information and a list of participating restaurants, visit the official website. [EaterWire]