SOUTH FIRST — Lenoir will host a bitters dinner with Bad Dog Bitters founder Laura Nixon on November 6. The five course dinner will feature a "bitter" element in every course, paired with cocktails featuring bitters. [Eaterwire]

EAST CESAR CHAVEZ — Weather Up now serves large format cocktails in addition to their regular cocktail menu. They also have an F1 five course dinner menu on offer this weekend, which includes caviar service for $250. The large format cocktails are $85 and perfect for 4-6; options are a Honey Whiskey Smash or Jungle Bird. Caviar service is available separately for $45 and includes American caviar, creme fraiche, steamed blue potatoes, toasted brioche, sieved egg, and lemon. Here's the full menu:

first course

Caviar service

American Sturgeon Caviar, Creme Fraiche, Lemon,Sieved Egg, Toasted Brioche

second course

Pear and Parsnip Soup

Duck Confit, Thyme

third course

Seared Sea Scallops

Chanterelles, Pea Purée, Vanilla Beurre Blanc

fourth course

Lamb Torchon

Baby Carrots, Tangerine Demi Glace,Farm House Greens

dessert course

Chocolate Ganache

Meyer Lemon Olive Oil, Maldon Sea Salt, Melba Toast