Food and Dining

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Atlanta to host national bartending competition and more metro area restaurant happenings

A local food doc will show at the Atlanta Film Festival, David's Produce in Decatur will continue business as usual and more metro Atlanta food and beverage happenings.

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‘Fine water’ insiders to crown world’s best H2O at Atlanta summit

The Fine Water Society's Taste and Design awards took place Friday in Buckhead, with judges tasting and scoring about 100 bottles of water from around the world.

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Big Green Egg and ASW Distillery team up to make limited-edition bourbon

Two Atlanta brands came together to create Fiddler Big Green Egg Bourbon, a special edition of one of ASW Distillery's top spirits.

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Redacted Basement Drink Parlor opens behind unassuming Summerhill side door

A new bar serving mostly classic cocktails has opened in a Summerhill basement after years of fits and starts due to water issues in the space.

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Summit brings fine water sommeliers to Buckhead for global contest

The Fine Water Society is holding its Taste and Design Awards in Atlanta this weekend, featuring a panel of five certified water sommeliers judging 100 different waters.

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3 new, locally owned restaurants to try around metro Atlanta

First impressions of Banu Mediterranean, Cocina de la Tia in Marietta and Little Five Points Diner, each locally owned and set up for counter service or takeout.

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With Sammy’s opening, Abrams Fixtures development completes restaurant lineup

Sammy’s joins Ryokou, Seventh House and the Vine Club at the property, a mixed-use development that also houses office space and residential units.

Openings & Closing

Atlanta to host national bartending competition and more metro area restaurant happenings

A local food doc will show at the Atlanta Film Festival, David's Produce in Decatur will continue business as usual and more metro Atlanta food and beverage happenings.

1h ago

Redacted Basement Drink Parlor opens behind unassuming Summerhill side door

A new bar serving mostly classic cocktails has opened in a Summerhill basement after years of fits and starts due to water issues in the space.

With Sammy’s opening, Abrams Fixtures development completes restaurant lineup

Sammy’s joins Ryokou, Seventh House and the Vine Club at the property, a mixed-use development that also houses office space and residential units.

Food & Drink

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RECIPE

Build your own lamb-stuffed pitas for a fun family dinner

Pita sandwiches filled with lamb, hummus and an olive-cucumber salad come together for a fast, family-friendly meal.

Credit: Jason Getz

RECIPE

Strawberry bread remains as tasty and nutritious since ’90s recipe makeover

A recipe makeover from 34 years ago leads to healthier, delicious strawberry bread using an egg substitute like Just Egg or aquafaba.

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A comprehensive guide to 2025 metro Atlanta farmers markets

A comprehensive guide to Atlanta-area farmers markets for the 2025 season.

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Nina and Rafi closes, Rreal Tacos owner purchases space

The popular pizza restaurant Nina and Rafi will close after selling its space on the Atlanta Beltline's Eastside Trail.

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After 8 years, Macon’s Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen is looking to expand

Looking ahead, brewmaster Brian Whitley said that, rather than a big brewery, he would like to have five locations in what he called underserved areas.

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Beloved condiment is sandwiched between regions

Ownership of Duke’s Real Mayonnaise hasn’t been quite as stable lately. The most recent sale was in February to Northern-based private equity firm Advent International.

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RECIPE

Build your own lamb-stuffed pitas for a fun family dinner

Pita sandwiches filled with lamb, hummus and an olive-cucumber salad come together for a fast, family-friendly meal.

Credit: Jason Getz

RECIPE

Strawberry bread remains as tasty and nutritious since ’90s recipe makeover

A recipe makeover from 34 years ago leads to healthier, delicious strawberry bread using an egg substitute like Just Egg or aquafaba.

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Grindhouse replaces NFA Burger at Truist Park just weeks into baseball season

NFA Burger owner Billy Kramer shut down his slider stand at Truist Park just a few weeks into the Atlanta Braves' 2025 season.

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26 Thai team aims for ‘edgier and more experimental’ in new concept

The owner of 26 Thai, which now has nine locations around metro Atlanta, will open an Asian-themed tapas and cocktail bar in Midtown called Blackjack.

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New chefs land at two hotel restaurants and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

Caribou coffee returns to Georgia, a James Beard Award-winning chef will bring his breakfast chain to town and wine bars got the spotlight this week.

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MAP AND MORE

The essential guide to metro Atlanta wine bars

Wine bars are having a moment in Atlanta, with several new openings and buy-in from nationally recognized chefs.

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If the wine industry is in crisis, why does Atlanta have so many new wine bars?

The wine industry might be facing challenges like falling demand, climate change and tariffs, but the Atlanta dining scene is seeing a boom in wine bars.