Ten pop-up dining events open this week across Cobb County

Ten independent food events will take place in Cobb County this week, offering residents access to specific chef-driven menus that are not available at permanent restaurants.

The schedule includes ten distinct operations across four towns and one neighborhood. These events span from bakery counters to seated multi-course dinners. Most locations will sell out their allotted inventory before the listed end times. Attendees are advised to arrive early to secure seating or food items.

In Doraville, Mae Delos Santos of Mae’s Bakery will serve Japanese salt bread at Postern Coffee on Saturday, Nov. 7. Delos Santos, who began baking in high school, learned the technique in Japan about two and a half years ago. She started commercial baking in Atlanta this year. The menu includes a classic salt bread with a crispy bottom, as well as black sesame, cheese, and chocolate variations. The event begins at 9 a.m. and continues until the bread is sold out. Preorders are accepted but not required.

Keenan’s Pit BBQ will collaborate with Springfield BBQ in Roswell on Saturday, Nov. 7. The event, titled The Big Bourbon-and-Bottle-Aggin’ Distillery Day, features a pop-up menu at the Distillery of Modern Art. Diners will find Cheerwine-glazed pork loin and smoked brisket popcorn on the menu. The dinner runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The location is at 5588 Atlanta Road in Chamblee. The menu is limited to 300 covers.

Little Cottage Brewery in Avondale Estates will host a Godzilla Day market on Saturday, Nov. 7. Pete Hench of Little Cottage Japanese Sandos will serve nori floss egg salad sandwiches. The event also features a craft beer flight and a vinyl record sale. The market runs from noon to 6 p.m. The address is 1000 Atlanta Road in Avondale Estates.

A secret supper club will take place near Oakland Cemetery on Sunday, Nov. 8. Ben J. Nick’s and Nick & Wick’s will host the event at a private location on East Lake Drive. The dinner is limited to 11 covers. The menu features saffron arancini and other dishes created by chefs from Atlanta and the South. Tickets are $115. The event begins at 7 p.m.

Terminus City BBQ will operate at Gunshow in Glenwood Park on Sunday, Nov. 8. The event is part of the After 9: Coral Island series. The menu includes brisket, pulled pork, and house-made sauces. The pop-up runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The address is 500 Glenwood Park Drive.

Smoke Break at Commune in Avondale Estates will feature a late-night menu on Sunday, Nov. 8. The event is a collaboration between several local chefs, including L. Zep Lopez, Maxime Smoke, and others. The menu includes smoked meats and seasonal vegetables. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The address is 1000 Atlanta Road in Avondale Estates.

Bark After Dark will serve late-night hot dogs at Little Bear in Summerhill on Sunday, Nov. 8. The menu features Skyline Chili dogs and other options. The event runs from 10 p.m. until sold out. The address is 500 Summerhill Street.

Wyld Bird at Homegrown GA in Reynoldstown will serve pollo asado on Sunday, Nov. 8. The menu features roasted chicken and seasonal sides. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The address is 500 Homegrown GA in Reynoldstown.

Briarpatch will host a debut tasting menu at Commune in Avondale Estates on Sunday, Nov. 8. The menu features akamiso risotto and other dishes. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The address is 1000 Atlanta Road in Avondale Estates.