Nine pop-ups open across metro Atlanta this week

Residents in Cobb County and neighboring areas have nine dining events to choose from this week, with several located just outside the city center. The lineup includes a Jamaican tasting menu in Dunwoody, a 'Lord of the Rings' Halloween party in Reynoldstown, and a benefit dinner in Decatur. Chef Sam Flemming of Punk Foodie identified these as the top independent dining experiences for the current week.

Two Fires One Pot will host a six-course Jamaican tasting menu at The Venue on Thursday, Oct. 22, in Dunwoody. The event begins at 7 p.m. and features a white Hennessy-infused lobster bisque. The menu also includes a braised beef cheek croquette and a dessert inspired by a Jamaican cake. Tickets are available for purchase.

La Semilla in Reynoldstown is holding a 'Lord of the Rings' themed Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 24. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and centers on a second breakfast concept. The menu includes Middle Earth molletes, which are breakfast tacos made with house-made half egg and served with Middle Earth sauce. Attendees will watch movie clips between courses.

Manalo’s Bakery is presenting a Filipino family-style benefit dinner at The Solace in Decatur on Friday, Oct. 23. The meal runs from 6:00 to 9:15 p.m. and features sweet Filipino spaghetti. The event includes a live performance by local artists and proceeds support the bakery's community cooking program. The dinner is a collaboration with Decatur locals.

Context for the week includes events in West Midtown, Midtown, Underwood Hills, Cumming, Edgewood, and Avondale Estates. In West Midtown, chefs Day Anais Joseph and Laurence Louie are serving a cinema-inspired feast on Thursday, Oct. 22. In Midtown, Larakin is marking its fourth anniversary with a yakitori pop-up on Thursday, Oct. 22. Underwood Hills hosts Texas craft barbecue from Misfitsss on Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25.

Cumming is hosting a Diwali festival with Indian street food at the Cumming Clubhouse on Sunday, Oct. 25. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and features small-batch snacks, live music, and family games. Edgewood will hold smash burger nights at Pure Quill Superette on Monday, Oct. 26, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Avondale Estates concludes the week with a five-course wine dinner at Last Dance on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The event features winemaker Kate Norris of Division Wine Co. and includes small-batch olive oil tastings. The dinner is a collaboration with chef Josh Norris and partner Kate Norris. Tickets for all events are subject to change due to weather or venue capacity.