Food and Dining

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The search for the best bagel in Atlanta is over

The AJC staff not only determines what a great bagel really is but also how Atlanta’s contenders measure up.

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Tasting Georgia in Paris at L’Arret by the Grey

L’Arrêt by the Grey is a relatively new restaurant in Paris’ 7th Arrondissement from acclaimed Savannah-based chef Mashama Bailey and her business partner, Johno Morisano.

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These leading chefs won’t let Atlanta forget Edna Lewis

The Edna Lewis Sunday Supper celebrates the life and legacy of Lewis, a pioneering Black chef considered a matriarch of not just Black food but Southern cooking.

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A golden age of orange wine

Here are four orange wine options to try in Georgia, from a daily drinker that comes in a can to a splurge-worthy bottle.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Siena brings Euro-style vibes to Alpharetta

Siena, a new "Medi-talian" restaurant in Alpharetta, has a distinct but difficult-to-characterize European quality.

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‘Professor’ Giovanni Ferro, founder of Amore e Amore, leaves legacy of love

Giovanni Ferro, the co-founder of Inman Park Italian restaurant Amore e Amore, died Feb. 11.

8 easy one-pan recipes to get you through winter break

This is the point in the week when an ambitious meal plan loses its glossy appeal (I’m looking at you, 18-hour ramen broth) and a simple hearty meal wins by a landslide.

Openings & Closings

A Buckhead hotel gets a 5-star rating, another gets a new chef, and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

A Buckhead hotel gets a new chef, a restaurant pivots to become a listening bar in Avondale Estates and Smorgasburg returns in this week's restaurant happenings.

Why a Michelin-starred Miami restaurant group is betting on Atlanta

Seasonal Italian restaurant Füm from Miami-based restaurant group Grassfed Culture Hospitality will open Saturday in west Midtown’s Stella at Star Metals building.

This cafe and skate shop was born from a devastating diagnosis

Schāf Shop opens in Midtown this spring with coffee, mocktails and skateboards.

Food & Drink

8 easy one-pan recipes to get you through winter break

This is the point in the week when an ambitious meal plan loses its glossy appeal (I’m looking at you, 18-hour ramen broth) and a simple hearty meal wins by a landslide.

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The good-luck noodle soup that makes everyone happy, including the cook

Kellie Hynes gives us her recipe for DIY Asian Noodle Soup.

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RECIPE

Shortcut ingredients and smart technique make 30-minute paella possible

Using a few modern conveniences like microwaveable rice pouches, the classic Spanish dish can be a weeknight meal.

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Downtown will receive new entertainment destination in century-old building

This is the latest retail concept to advance in downtown, which has seen an influx of new development over the last several years.

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Sushi, Lowcountry boil, spicy pasta: AJC’s food critic reviews Fulton school lunches

The AJC’s restaurant critic tried 10 new lunch options from Fulton County Schools alongside students at the Student Choice Food Challenge.

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The good-luck noodle soup that makes everyone happy, including the cook

Kellie Hynes gives us her recipe for DIY Asian Noodle Soup.

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Check out these Lunar New Year celebrations around metro Atlanta

Around metro Atlanta, restaurants, organizations and businesses are throwing Lunar New Year celebrations beginning Feb. 17 and continuing throughout the weekend.

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How Portland lured Georgia’s ‘king of BBQ’ away from ATL

Bryan Furman, the former pitmaster at B's Cracklin' Barbecue, eschewed opening a new restaurant in Atlanta for an opportunity in Portland, Oregon he couldn't refuse.

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One of Trader Joe’s most popular freezer meals is under recall

Ajinomoto, makers of the chicken fried rice, alerted authorities after receiving four consumer complaints that glass had been found in the product.

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Ready to see the next chapter for the former CNN Center? You soon can.

The 24,000-square-foot space — opening in May — will feature a dozen dining options, including Latin, seafood, Mexican, Italian and pizza, burgers and hot dogs and desserts.

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RECIPE

Shortcut ingredients and smart technique make 30-minute paella possible

Using a few modern conveniences like microwaveable rice pouches, the classic Spanish dish can be a weeknight meal.

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RECIPE

Serve Painted Pickle’s License to Dill martini at home

Get the recipe for Painted Pickle's License to Dill martini.

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A Buckhead hotel gets a 5-star rating, another gets a new chef, and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

A Buckhead hotel gets a new chef, a restaurant pivots to become a listening bar in Avondale Estates and Smorgasburg returns in this week's restaurant happenings.