The Dish May 23 2001

Thai times two
The Highland’s Surin is spreading its wings with a new location now open in Buckhead. 318 E. Paces Ferry Road. 404-442-7522.

Second helping
A growth spurt has also hit the Horseradish Grill. The restaurant specializing in Southern fare has opened a second location in Alpharetta on Windward Parkway. 3070 Windward Plaza, 770-442-3123.

Flash in the pan
It seems the French-American Bistros never found an audience. The restaurant, which opened in October, has closed its doors.

Kosher barbecue joint Twelve Oaks is facing “imminent demise,” according to owner Dr. Gabe Feldman. The restaurant, despite all its efforts to make a comeback — an all-you-can-eat Wednesday night buffet, Tuesday night trivia, a new patio, a new manager, chef and servers — will close after Memorial Day unless a new investor comes forward. 1451 Scott Blvd. 404-377-0120.

White nights
Wash down a four-course meal with a cool white wine by Empire Distributors at Agave’s “El Vino Blanco la Cena de Verano” wine dinner. The dinner also includes a welcome aperitif. May 29 at 7 p.m. $45 per person. 242 Boulevard, 404-521-0054.

Tuesday nights in May are prime for wine at Vino!. The restaurant and wine bar presents its last in a series of tastings May 29, titled “What’s Your Style? A Look at Chardonnay.” Free hors d’oeuvres will be served. 5-8 p.m. $20. 2900 Peachtree Road. 404-816-0511.

Ay caramba
Kick up your heels at Mosaic’s Latin Thursdays, featuring paella and other Latin specialties, serenata Latina Luz Lopez (on the first and third Thursday) and tango dancers Susan and Guadalupe Torres (on the last Thursday of each month). 308 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-373-9468.

Copy cook
Learn the basics of new American cuisine at a demonstration class by Timothy McGee of the Buckhead Diner. The chef will prepare a pear and endive salad with gorgonzola and walnut vinaigrette, roasted pork loin stuffed with rainbow Swiss chard and a cranberry tart. May 24. 7-9 p.m. $45. Wollaston-Smith, 3762 DeKalb Technology Parkway. 770-458-7484.

Jazzy chef
Get the “Fever” for the flavor of Brio Tuscan Grille every Thursday when the Jabari Jazz Trio performs smooth tunes from 6:30-10 p.m. 2964 Peachtree Road. 404-601-5555.??