One empty bowl fills another as Virginia-Highland restaurant Murphy’s joins an annual national charity event to raise awareness about hunger for the third year in a row. The beloved dining destination is partnering with nearby Wired & Fired for the 3rd Annual Empty Bowl Project. Now through Nov. 15, guests can visit Wired & Fired to add their artistic touch to a soup bowl at the paint-your-own-pottery studio. Then, on Nov. 18 and 19, Atlantans will have the opportunity to purchase on...

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Too old to trick-or-treat? Get into the spirit another way by mixing up some of these Halloween candy-inspired cocktails from Van Gogh Vodka. Just don't be a monster by handing 'em to the kiddies, and don't drink and drive. Happy Halloween!Almond Joy Martini 1-1/2 oz Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka 1 oz Coconut Rum 1/2 oz Hazelnut Liqueur 1/2 oz Chocolate Liqueur Dip the rim of a chilled martini glass into chocolate syrup and roll in shaved coconut.  Place glass into the refrigerator until ...

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The Grange Public House in Decatur is being forced to change its name in the face of legal action from The National Grange, a long-standing agricultural advocacy organization. What's the new name? Well, the family-owned Irish pub is looking to the community for ideas with a contest from now through Nov. 7. Winner gets $500.The press release I received states that the restaurant and bar is "putting its resources towards the pub rather than engaging in a draining legal battle – despite family owne...

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Yes! P'cheen is bringing back its wildly popular “all-you-can-eat jumbo snow crab legs” night every Wednesday, beginning October 7, 2009. The all-you-can-eat weekly special features fresh, seasoned snow crab legs accompanied by boiled potatoes, corn on the cob, drawn butter and a crusty baguette for $25.  Reservations are recommended. P’cheen International Bistro & Pub is a neighborhood favorite known for its extensive beer and spirit selection, critically acclaimed Monday night BBQ,...

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Bravo's "Top Chef" contestant and Eno by Zaza's executive chef Eli Kirshtein uses ras el hanout in his special mussels dish he created in a Quickfire dish for the cooking contest reality TV show. Click here for the article he wrote exclusively for The Sunday Paper. And don't miss Harvest Midtown this Sunday, Oct. 4 to see Eli and many of Atlanta’s other great chefs. The event features wines from around the world, fare from in-town restaurants, live music, wine seminars, dance performances and...

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