Oktoberfest Celebrations, Tequila at Dominique's, More

NOLA? Nora McGunnigle has you covered on upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations from Salu, Avenue Pub, Aline Street Beer Garden, and more this week. [Gambit]

UPTOWN? Will Coviello reports on a tequila tasting this Thursday, September 26, at Dominique's on Magazine at 6 p.m. Tequila expert (not you, abuelita) Clayton Szczech will feature "five categories of tequila." It's like the Jeopardy of booze, except everybody wins. Tickets are $50, and include small plates prepared by chef Macquet. (504) 891-9282 for reservations. [Gambit]

QUARTER? Todd A. Price listicles the best options for dining before and after shows at the Saenger, as the theater's $52 million restoration makes its debut this Friday. Price's top picks include Tableau, Kingfish, Galatoire's 33 Bar & Steak, and more restaurants that weren't open when "the curtain last fell." [NOLA.com]

Dominiques on Magazine [Photo: Josh Brasted]