Fried Chicken and Champagne; Chile Relleno Festival

BUCKHEAD — Horseradish Grill will host a Fried Chicken and Champagne Dinner on Wednesday, August 20, starting with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. Chef Dave Berry will provide food that will be paired with champagne from wine expert Chelsea Stoddard, and there will be dessert from pastry chef Deysi Hernandez. Tickets cost $90, including tax and gratuity, and can be purchased online or by calling (404) 255-7277. [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN — Zocalo will host its inaugural Chile Relleno Festival from Monday, August 18, through Tuesday, September 16. The event features a special menu focused on chile relleno with dishes such as a poblano peppers stuffed with veal and veggies. Special cocktails will be available during this time as well, including a pomegranate margarita and a coconut mojito. [EaterWire]

ONE YEAR IN — After one year of publication, The Bitter Southerner is running a membership drive in order to grow and expand. The publication focuses on Southern culture, including but not limited to food and drink in the region. Rewards are distributed on a tiered system based on what type of membership is purchased, and funds will be used for contributors, events, and more cocktail recipes. [EaterWire]

Zocalo. [Photo: Heidi Geldhauser]