Food and Dining

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Famed Hooters location a mile from Augusta National has closed

This Hooters was known as a popular destination during Masters Week, when golfer John Daly would sell merchandise from an RV in the parking lot.

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Wine with lemon pepper wet?

Atlanta sommeliers suggest wine pairings for the city's iconic lemon pepper wet wings.

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For a taste of Austria, pour a glass of blaufrankisch

This red wine offers bright acidity, lower tannins and rustic wild berry flavor.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Downtown Decatur’s Belen Bistro celebrates Argentine cuisine in style

Like a good steak or a robust South American wine, Belen Bistro should only improve with age.

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RECIPE

Punch up the potluck with Crunch Salad

This recipe for Crunch Salad uses summer produce, making it a healthy dish to bring to a potluck or cookout.

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RECIPE

The Consulate’s Kau Kau Coconut Shrimp offers layers of flavor

The Consulate’s Kau Kau Coconut Shrimp recipe pairs coconut shrimp with a mashed sweet potato dish from Papua New Guinea called kau kau.

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Stunning design: The ingredient owners want in their restaurants

Atlanta designers discuss how interior design is a defining tool in a restaurant’s identity and experience.

Openings & Closing

New hotel, restaurant open in South Downtown and more from Atlanta’s restaurant scene

Origin Hotel Atlanta and Social Capitol American Bistro debut in South Downtown, and nearly 60 Georgia restaurants win wine awards. Plus: Chicken Wing Day deals and more.

Famed Hooters location a mile from Augusta National has closed

This Hooters was known as a popular destination during Masters Week, when golfer John Daly would sell merchandise from an RV in the parking lot.

Venerable DeKalb restaurant raising money for bartender with cancer, and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

Get ready for Buckhead Restaurant Week, check out a chef's table dinner series in Gwinnett and see what new restaurants opened in Brookhaven.

Food & Drink

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RECIPE

The Consulate’s Kau Kau Coconut Shrimp offers layers of flavor

The Consulate’s Kau Kau Coconut Shrimp recipe pairs coconut shrimp with a mashed sweet potato dish from Papua New Guinea called kau kau.

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RECIPE

Spilling the tea on Third Door’s delightful chai latte cocktail recipe

Chai liqueur is the base for a chai latte cocktail recipe made at The Third Door, a speakeasy in Marietta.

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Southern pies that made history

Many Southern pies have origins in European baking and were adapted using available ingredients. Story includes recipes for Atlantic beach, vinegar and green tomato pies.

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Remodeling your kitchen? Look to restaurants for inspiration.

Atlanta designers say restaurant-style appliances and layouts are reshaping home kitchens.

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New hotel, restaurant open in South Downtown and more from Atlanta’s restaurant scene

Origin Hotel Atlanta and Social Capitol American Bistro debut in South Downtown, and nearly 60 Georgia restaurants win wine awards. Plus: Chicken Wing Day deals and more.

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Venerable DeKalb restaurant raising money for bartender with cancer, and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

Get ready for Buckhead Restaurant Week, check out a chef's table dinner series in Gwinnett and see what new restaurants opened in Brookhaven.

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A cave-themed speakeasy will open in Ponce City Market later this year

La Cueva is the second cave-themed restaurant announced this year after the team behind Saints + Council shared plans for Cuevacia, which is coming to Colony Square.

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‘We had to find a tablecloth’: Stanley Cup makes appearance at Johnny’s Hideaway

After the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup last month, a team executive with ties to Atlanta brought the trophy to town to celebrate.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Izakaya menu outpaces omakase at new Buckhead NoriFish

NoriFish Sushi & Izakaya offers both omakase and a la carte izakaya. The food was good but the omakase service felt rushed, despite the high price.

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RECIPE

Spilling the tea on Third Door’s delightful chai latte cocktail recipe

Chai liqueur is the base for a chai latte cocktail recipe made at The Third Door, a speakeasy in Marietta.

Credit: Aaliyah Man

Southern pies that made history

Many Southern pies have origins in European baking and were adapted using available ingredients. Story includes recipes for Atlantic beach, vinegar and green tomato pies.

Credit: Aaliyah Man

RECIPE

Spanakopita inspiration makes moist, tender meatballs

Spanakopita meatballs offer a chance to use Greek flavors in traditional meatballs, using ingredients you likely have on hand.

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Acclaimed Savannah restaurant The Grey opens sister restaurant in Paris

The Grey announced the opening of its new overseas outpost, L’Arrêt by The Grey, Tuesday on social media. L’Arrêt is located in Paris’ 7th arrondissement.