April 29, 2008 at the Glover Family Farm. For more information, visit www.slowfoodatlanta.org.

April 27, 2008 in the Historic Marietta Square. For more information, visit www.tasteofmarietta.com, or call 770-429-1115.

April 26-27, 2008 in Kingsland, GA. For more information, visit www.woodbinegeorgia.net.

April 26, 2008 at the Atlantic Athletic Club. For more information, visit www.wineandrosesgala.com, or call 404-325-6973.

Triarc Companies, Inc., the franchisor of the Arby’s restaurant system, and Wendy’s International, Inc. announced they have signed a definitive merger agreement for an all-stock transaction in which Wendy’s shareholders will receive a fixed ratio of 4.25 shares of Triarc Class A Common Stock for each share of Wendy’s common stock they own. The transaction will bring together Arby’s and Wendy’s. Combined they will have approximately 10,000 restaurant units and pro forma annual system sales of approximately $12.5 billion, positioning it as the nation’s third largest quick service restaurant company.

Arby’s and Wendy’s will operate as autonomous brand business units headquartered in Atlanta, GA, and Dublin, OH, respectively, each dedicated to operational improvements. The new company expects to pursue daypart expansion, primarily focused on breakfast, global expansion for both brands, and growth through future acquisitions and new unit development. A consolidated support center to be based in Atlanta will oversee all public company responsibilities and other central service functions.

Roland Smith, 53, Triarc’s Chief Executive Officer, will continue in that role for the combined company and also will become Chief Executive Officer of the Wendy’s brand. Triarc will change its corporate name post-merger to include the name “Wendy’s” and to reflect its new identity as the owner of this leading and well-recognized restaurant brand.

April 24, 2008 at The Foundry at Puritan Mill. Proceeds go to benefit Aids Research Consortium of Atlanta (ARCA). For more information visit www.uncorkacure.org.

Concentrics Restaurants’ Bob Amick and Todd Rushing is launching PARISH: Foods & Goods, a New Orleans-inspired bi-level restaurant and market concept. A historic space located in the heart of Inman Park, Parish is defined by three concepts including PARISH Restaurant, The Market at PARISH, and To-Go at PARISH. The tri-eatery’s theme and purpose draw on the French and Spanish influences that make New Orleans’ cuisine and culture one of a kind. PARISH is located at 240 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30309.

PARISH Restaurant is on the main level serving Chef Timothy Magee’s New Orleans-inspired dishes.

PARISH Market is on the lower level with fair trade goods.

PARISH To-Go is on the lower level where you can pick up any of the Markets’ fresh foods.

April 23, 2008. For more information, visit www.dineoutforpoh.org, or call Michelle Duncan, 404-419-3333.

April 22, 2008. For more information, visit www.garestaurants.org.

April 21, 2008. For more information, visit www.unitedcca.org.