Must-do March food events

AJC Staff

Get spicy for a sweet reason

Like it hot? Chai Pani will serve up some of its spiciest dishes during its Sweet Hot Pani dinner.

Chai Pani chefs Meherwan Irani, James Grogan, Daniel Peach and George Brooks’ beer dinner will pair the spicy dishes with SweetWater IPA and explore the origins of IPA, its connection to India, and how it pairs with the food served, as well as the histories of other Indian dishes.

Proceeds will benefit the Giving Kitchen, which supports Atlanta restaurant workers facing unanticipated crises.

7 p.m. March 7. $75. Chai Pani, 406 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-378-4030, sweethotpani.splashthat.com/.

Oil, vinegar and beer

Try a variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars from Oli + Ve, paired with beers from Jekyll Brewing. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite salads and meats to try with the oils and vinegars.

7-10 p.m. March 13. $10. Jekyll Brewing, 2855 Marconi Drive, Suite 350, Alpharetta. 1-844453-5955, www.freshtix.com/ events/oil-vinegar-malt-hops.

Two chefs team up

This month kicks off “Waxman & Friends,” a collaborative dinner series pairing Brezza Cucina chef Jonathan Waxman with chefs across the Southeast. The pair will prepare a fourcourse, family-style meal featuring wine pairings, hors d’oeuvres and dessert, with proceeds being donated to a nonprofit selected by the guest chef. This month will pair Waxman with Miller Union chef Steven Satterfield, who will donate proceeds to Chefs Collaborative.

6 p.m. March 18. $75. Brezza Cucina, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta. 404-724-9700, brezzacucina.com/.

Pop in for a pop-up

Marcel will serve a popup lunch for one day only, featuring the Marcel burger ($8.95), Marcel cheeseburger ($9.95), a la carte fries ($2.95) and a variety of boozy shakes ($3.95, $4 to add alcohol).

11:30 a.m. until the food runs out, March 23. Marcel, 1170 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta. 404-665-4555, marcelatl.com/.

Dine and dance for a good cause

Enjoy food from some of your favorite Atlanta restaurants while rocking out for a good cause during Songs for Kids Food Fest. Tickets include unlimited food from restaurants including Colletta, Wrecking Bar, Das BBQ, St. Cecilia and Revival, as well as wine and beer. The event will also feature live music from former patients and participants in Songs for Kids, as well as Tom Petty cover songs by the Sundogs, and REM covers by the REMakes, and children’s activities including face painting and games. All proceeds will benefit Songs for Kids, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that helps ill children express themselves through music.

1-5 p.m. March 25. Park Tavern, 500 10th St. NE, Atlanta. songsforkids.org/foodfest.

CONTRIBUTED BY MARY CAROLINE RUSSELL The Marcel Cheeseburger will be offered during a special pop-up lunch at the restaurant.