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Atlanta Cooks at Home
What: The city’s top chefs dish on home entertaining.
Why: You’re hungry for it.
When: Any night you’re not up for the 5:30/10:30 availability game.
Where: A kitchen near you.

DRINK
Beer Tasting Festival
What: Hundreds of ales from all over.
Why: Beer ye, beer ye: Proceeds benefit the lovely city of Decatur.
When: Sat., 1-6 p.m. (But best ye arrive early — tickets are limited.)
Where: Decatur Square, Ponce de Leon Ave., at Clairemont Rd., Decatur.

EAT
Rustic Gourmet
What: The intimate dinner spot is now available for private parties (i.e., yours).
Why: And never be tagged “Bitter, party of one” again.
When: You make the call.
Where: 1145 Zonolite Rd., ste. 11, Zonolite District (404-881-1288).

BUY
Ili Designs
What: Russian-born Atlanta designer debuts her fall collection.
Why: Thirty percent of proceeds support breast cancer research.
When: Sat., 5-9 p.m.
Where: Saint Tropez at The Forum, 5135 Peachtree Pkwy. (678-966-9818).

Furniture & Decor Sale
What: Get up to 75 percent off designer goods from Metropolitan Deluxe, Webb Marsteller, and more.
Why: This sale ain’t no sham.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: The Works, 711 Trabert Ave., West Midtown (404-876-1359).