Ramen Fest Returns to Monday Night Brewing Next Month

Ramen eaters, circle the first Sunday in October on your calendars. Atlanta Ramen Fest is returning for its third edition on October 2 at Monday Night Brewing. Hosted by the folks at Makan and The Giving Kitchen, the event will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Like previous Ramen Fests, this year's competition will feature chefs from all over town executing their own versions of the dish. Sun Noodle will provide the noodles, and guests will cast their votes to determine whose ramen reigns supreme. The lineup includes representatives from:

• Saltyard
• Grindhouse Killer Burgers
• Leon's Full Service
• Watershed on Peachtree
• Kimball House
• The Mercury
• Pine Street Market
• JP Atlanta
• Venkman's
• El Super Pan (PCM)
• Seven Lamps
• Better Half
• Little Trouble
• Twain's/The Comet Pub & Lanes
• No. 246
• Steinbeck's Ale House
• Chai Pani
• Alma Cocina
• 101 Steak
• Eight Sushi Lounge
• Ronen Knife (former Gaja chef Allen Suh)

Tickets are $45 and available online. The event is 18 and up (21 to drink, obviously). Proceeds benefit The Giving Kitchen, a non-profit organization that provides emergency grants to local restaurant workers in need.

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