Food Feature: Mangia bene

Openings
Brio Tuscan Grille & Bakery opens for lunch and dinner on Oct. 9. The Italian bakery-café will offer prime steaks and chops, pasta dishes, fresh baked breads, pastries, specialty coffees and more, served in a villa-like setting with arched colonnades and an open kitchen. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight. Buckhead Centre, 2964 Peachtree Road. 404-601-5555.
Andiamo Italian Bistro is now open for casual dining. The Highland eatery will serve dinner ($8-$15) six days a week beginning at 5:30 p.m. 1044 Greenwood Ave. 404-892-3555.
Classes
Register Oct. 5 for the Art Institute of Atlanta’s six-week Baking and Pastry Certificate Program. Taught by professional chefs, the hands-on classes will begin with bread baking and continue with pies and cookies, cakes and decorating. Classes begin Oct. 14 and are held Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $850. 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road. Call 770-394-8300 ext. 2420 for information.
The Art Institute also offers SmartFun Workshops, non-credit creative workshops for students of all ages, on Oct. 7. The cooking workshop will offer instruction in Cajun-Creole cuisine. 12:30-4:30 p.m. $85. 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road. Call 770-394-8300 ext. 2420 for information.
This and that
Einstein Bros. Bagels needs your help. Now through Oct. 31, visit one of the 16 Atlanta locations, taste the new “Mystery Blend” coffee and submit a name to the company website (www.einsteinbros.com). The winner receives a trip for two to Costa Rica and coffee for a year.
Vino! restaurant in Buckhead received the 2000 “Award of Excellence” given by Wine Spectator magazine. The restaurant offers more than 50 wine selections by the glass, as well as lunch, dinner and tapas. The Peach Shopping Center, 2900 Peachtree Road. 404-816-0551.
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