Dining calendar: Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Metro Detroit

Oktoberfest German Wine Dinner at Frame: Chef Michael Barrera and sommelier Diego Aliste present a seated, multi-course feast of currywurst, wiener schnitzel, spaetzle, apple strudel and more. 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Thurs.-Fri. $75 per person plus tax and fees. 23839 John R, Hazel Park. Framehazelpark.com.

Batch Brewing Co. becomes Batch Brauerei: A homage to Munich's Oktoberfest in Germany, this Corktown brewery will have a weekend of fun with food, traditional German-style beer and games like a stein-holding competition. The menu features house-smoked, flash-fried pork knuckle, half-chicken dinners, spaetzle, currywurst, vegan schnitzel and a late-night special of smoked lamb doner. Noon Fri., Sat. and Sun. 1400 Porter, Detroit. (313) 338-8008. Batchbrewingcompany.com.

Oktoberfest at Brown Iron Brewhouse: This beer bar with two area locations will offer traditional German cuisine along with their regular menu, plus 25 German beers, stein-holding competitions and a 10% discount for anyone wearing lederhosen or a dirndl. Fri.-Oct. 1. 30955 Woodward, Royal Oak. (248) 951-2659. 57695 Van Dyke, Washington. (586) 697-3300. Browniron.com.

Oktoberfest at Jamex Brewing Co.: Bavarian-themed party with craft beer and a different food truck each night. Cult of the Joe Burger rolls in 5-9 p.m. Fri., Slows Bar BQ is there 5-9 p.m. Sat. and German-cuisine pop-up DeutschTroit is on site 1-5 p.m. Sun. 21721 Harper, St. Clair Shores. (586) 944-2030. jamexbrewing.com.

Hoptoberfest at HopCat: Enjoy local and imported beers and food to match like bacon krautketten, currywurst pretzel hoagie and Oma’s apfel crisp a la mode. Friday through Oct. 1 at all locations. Hopcat.com.

Oktoberfest at Alpino: This new Alps-inspired restaurant will serve traditional German dinners of wursts, rotkraut, sauerkraut, gurkensalat and a pretzel bun for $30 per person. Get a branded, 24-ounce beer mug filled with brew of your choice for $45. Reservations encouraged. 5-10 p.m. Sat. and 4-9 p.m. Sun. 1426 Bagley, Detroit. (313) 524-0888. Alpinodetroit.com.

Oktoberfest at Metropolitan Bar and Kitchen: A party with local and imported Oktoberfest beers, German-inspired cuisine and music. 5-11 p.m. Sept. 23. 8047 Agnes, Detroit. Metropolitanvariety.com.

Oktoberfest at Dakota Inn: This 90-year-old authentic German Rathskeller will kick off its annual Oktoberfest celebration with a keg-tapping and live music at 7 p.m. Sept. 23. Oktoberfest nights with live music, singalongs, food and beer continue Fri.-Sat. through Oct. 28. Reservations strongly recommended. 17324 John R, Detroit. (313) 867-9722. dakota-inn.com.

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Bavarian fondue at Melting Pot: The three-course Oktober FondueFest menu includes a cheese fondue, salad and chocolate fondue for $44. There are also German-inspired cocktails and Sam Adams Oktoberfest beer. Deal runs Sept. 25-Oct. 26. 888 W. Big Beaver, Troy. Meltingpot.com.

Oktoberfest at Madam: This upscale hotel restaurant will host its first Oktoberfest event, a strolling dinner with German food like spaetzle, kielbasa, sauerkraut and more, plus a carving station with porchetta and a crepe station. Fall beers from local breweries will be on hand, along with a selection of bourbon. 6-9 p.m. Sept. 27. $80 plus tax and gratuity. 298 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham. Reserve via OpenTable.

Oktoberfest Supergeil and Anniversary Party at Two James Spirits: It’ll be a weekend of fun at these sister businesses in Corktown as Two James Spirits celebrates its 10th anniversary with a big party. Expect limited-edition releases, live music and a New Orleans theme at Two James, while Supergeil has German food and beer, polka music and more. Sept. 28-30. $45 each day or $100 for all three days. 2345 Michigan, Detroit. eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-ten-years-of-two-james-spirits-oktoberfest-at-supergeil-tickets-711459924787.

Oktoberfest at Rochester Mills Beer Co.: Celebrating the German festival and its 25th anniversary, this spacious brewery in downtown Rochester will host both traditional German music and rock bands during their three day celebration. Enzian us Detroit perform at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28-29 and 1990s hitmakers Sponge take the stage at 9 p.m. Sept. 30. 400 Water, Rochester. (248) 650-5080. Beercos.com.

Oktoberfest Parking Lot Takeover at Detroit Fleat: Get in on the fun with live music, DJs, games, Bavarian-style food and plenty of booze, including frozen drinks. 4-10 p.m. Sept. 30. $10-$65. 1820 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale. (248) 607-7611. detroitfleat.com.

Oktoberfest at Iroquis Avenue Christ Lutheran Church: A family friendly party with bratwurst, chicken, sauerkraut, potato salad, pretzels and more, including beer and wine. 5-7 p.m. Oct. 14. $20 adults, $5 ages 12 and younger. 2411 Iroquois, Detroit. (313) 921-2667. Iroquoischristlutheran.org.

More food and drink events

Cocktails for Dogs: More than 70 bars and restaurants across Metro Detroit will offer a signature cocktail and donate 100% of proceeds to the nonprofit group Detroit Dog Rescue, through Sunday. Some of the participating restaurants include Bar Pigalle, Basan, Bobcat Bonnie’s, Como’s, Hazel’s, Khom Fai, Mabel Gray, Selden Standard, Sylvan Table, Stanby, Voyager, Trinosophes and many more. Visit facebook.com/detroitdogrescue for more information.

Lions Brunch at Atheneum: Fuel up at every Detroit Lions’ home game at the A Bar and lounge area at the Atheneum Suite Hotel in Greektown. Get a buffet meal of breakfast and lunch staples, including “endless mimosas” and complimentary valent. Take a shuttle or walk to Ford Field. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. during Lions home games. $29.95 per person.1000 Brush, Detroit. (313) 962-2323. atheneumsuites.com.

Lion’s Home Opener Brunch at the Whitney: Enjoy a breakfast buffet, strolling appetizers, flaming bananas Foster, DJ, Bloody Mary and mimosa bars and more, including free parking. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sun. $49 per person. 4421 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 832-5700. accelevents.com/e/the-grand-premiere.

20th anniversary at Detroit Beer Co.: Celebrate two decades of craft beer, beer-friendly cuisine and friendly service, this downtown staple is throwing an all-day party. The day starts with the tapping of its anniversary beer Triple Dwarf, and continues with throwback pricing, giveaways, discounts and more, including a set by the Reefermen on the second floor. All day Sept. 30. 1529 Broadway, Detroit. Detroitbeerco.com.

Joe Vicari Restaurant Group ranked: Owner of Andiamo, Joe Muer restaurants and others, the Metro Detroit-based Joe Vicari Restaurant Group has been named the 22nd largest restaurant group in the country by Nations Restaurant News and Technomic, a food service industry group. JVRG has 10 concepts with 25 total locations. Visit vicarirestaurants.com.

Melody Baetens