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Freedom Farmers Market at The Carter Center reopens on March 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be open every Saturday until December. The market offers fresh produce from local farms, meats, cheeses and prepared foods from a rotating roster of vendors. Opening day will feature Terry Koval from The Wrecking Bar in the Pop-Up Chef’s Tent, live music and a kid’s yoga demonstration. If you’re a first-time shopper at the market, Georgia Organics will be offering a $5 coupon to spend as part of its My Market program. Just stop by the info booth on your way in to find out more.

The spring edition of Inman Park Restaurant Week will take place March 9-15. Each of the 13 participating restaurants will offer a three-course tiered menu which will be $15, $25 and $35. Participating restaurants include Barcelona Wine Bar, Fritti, Il Localino, Kevin Rathbun Steak, North Highland Pub, The Wrecking Bar, The Albert, The Brasserie at Parish, The Luminary, Pure Taqueria, Rathbun’s, Sotto Sotto, and Wisteria. Inman Park restaurant Week is the perfect time to visit some of the restaurants in the neighborhood. For more information, visit inmanparkrestaurantweek.com.

The 6th annual Beer Carnival is set for March 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Atlantic Station. Drawing thousands of fans each year, the event will feature a giant tent and outdoor areas for patrons to explore more than 100 types of beers including traditional favorites, premium craft beers and an assortment of seasonal and favorite craft brews. There will also be carnival-style games. You must be 21 or over to attend. General admission tickets are $35 in advance and $45 day of show. For more information, visit beercarnival.com.

Tickets are on sale for the annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival , which will be held in Midtown on May 28-31. For more information, visit atlfoodandwinefestival. com.

Atlas , a new chef-driven restaurant developed by restaurateur and consulting chef Gerry Klaskala and Tavistock Group, is now open at The St. Regis Atlanta, 88 West Paces Ferry Road, in Buckhead. The dinner-only restaurant features a menu of fresh ingredients from local farms with American and European influences. For more information, visit atlasrestaurant.com.

Dtox Juice is open in the Westside Provisions District offering cold-pressed juices made with natural, farm-fresh ingredients including local vegetables and plants. The shop also features plantbased elixirs, fruit smoothies with fresh mangos and berries and a line of bath minerals. For more, visit dtoxjuice.com.

Hi-Five Diner is open in the former Villains sandwich space at 903 Peachtree in Midtown serving all day breakfast, lunch and dinner options of traditional diner favorites, plus a full coffee and espresso counter and a fully stocked bar with cocktails, craft beer and wine. Visit hifivediner.com for a full menu and more.

Timone’s has recently re-opened with an enhanced menu and new offerings that hem closely to the traditions of classic New York City Italian delis. Inspired by Chef Ron Eyester’s childhood in Long Island, the Morningside space adds a deli counter and menu that includes traditional Italian antipasto, deli meats, many produced inhouse, and gourmet take out items. The restaurant is at 1409 N. Highland Ave. Find out more at facebook.com/timonespizza.

More to explore at the Buckhead Atlanta development: Corso Coffee , an Italianstyle coffee bar, and Thirteen Pies , serving up artisan pizzas made in hot woodfired ovens. Find out more at buckheadatl.com

Illegal Food has opened in the former Bar Meatball space at 1044 Greenwood Ave. in Virginia-Highland. The restaurant is serving its award-winning burgers in addition to a full menu comprised of appetizers, sandwiches, entrées, desserts and a custom cocktail program. For more, visit illegalfoodatlanta.com.

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